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Vieck's art work helps raise money for charity
(Local News ~ 09/13/05)
Most people snap photo memories of things they've done, places they've gone and people they know. But the Rev. Hilary Vieck sketches and paints his memories. "Any painting I do has a connection with something I've seen or done," he said. "I just kind of sketch it out...
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Lady Miners, Pruett set school records
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/05)
LINTON -- Two school records were shattered at the Phil Harris Golf team on Monday when the Linton Miners competed in their final match before sectional this Saturday. First, the Miners carded a team score of 185, which was a team score record. Linton broke the team record by 10 strokes, as the previous mark was set at 195...
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Cardinals win cross country meet
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/05)
BLOOMFIELD -- Bloomfield's boys cross country team came out on top yesterday when they hosted North Daviess, Linton, Loogootee and Washington Catholic. The Cardinals finished the meet with 30 points, with North Daviess in second with 56 and Linton in third place with 60. Loogootee finished fourth with 70 points, and Washington Catholic did not post a score...
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Cardinals pick up win over WC
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/05)
WASHINGTON -- A little luck finally came to Bloomfield's volleyball team, as they earned their fourth win of the season Monday night over Washington Catholic. Bloomfield came out on top in three games, 25-18, 25-23, 25-12. "It's very nice," Bloomfield coach LuAnne Anderson said of her team's victory. ...
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Linton defeats OV in volleyball
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/05)
SPENCER - Linton's volleyball team improved to 10-2 Monday night with a win over Owen Valley on the road. The Lady Miners defeated the Lady Patriots in four games, 25-11, 25-15, 24-26, 25-15. Ashlea Beard was 18 of 19 serving with one ace, 18 assists, two kills, and five digs. Emily Gaither was 17 of 17 serving with two aces, 10 kills, an assist, a pair of blocks, and 14 digs. Courtney Uland had four kills and three digs. Cami Miller finished with 18 kills, four blocks and three digs...
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Meurer's a proven winner
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/05)
Back in 1989, Tammy Meurer took over as the Union volleyball coach. In just 16 years, Meurer is still one of the most well respected coaches in the area. It's an admiration that just wasn't give to Meurer. She had to earn it. On September 6th, coach Meurer earned more respect and more admiration when the Bulldogs picked up a 25-22, 8-25, 14-25, 28-25 victory over Eminence to notched her 300th victory as coach of Union' volleyball program...
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Miners remain No. 3 in Class A poll
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/05)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Linton Mners remain Class A's third ranked team in high school football in this week's Associated Press poll. Seeger again was followed by Pioneer, Linton and Whiting. West Central moved up one spot to a fifth-place tie with Perry Central, while Adams Central remained seventh, Sheridan again was voted eighth and Southern Wells moved up one place to ninth. ...
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Greene County soccer league opens its season
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/05)
One would think that having over 400 kids just running around would be a sign of sheer chaos. For the Greene County Soccer Association, it's business as usual. The GCSA opened its eighth season Saturday morning with hopes of continued success for what is becoming a very popular sport in the area...
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Area sports notes
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/05)
JV Miners to play North Knox The Linton Miners have cancelled their September 26th home junior varisty football game against Riverton Parke. Instead, the Miners will host North Knox beginning at 6 p.m. T-Birds push back start time The Eastern Greene athletic department would like to announce that the starting time for this Friday night's home football contest with Wood Memorial has been rescheduled to 7:30 p.m...
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John P. Lennings
(Obituary ~ 09/13/05)
John P. Lennings, 37, of Jasonville, passed away at 9:55 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, 2005 at the Sullivan Health and Living Center. Born Jan. 8, 1968 in Birmingham, Ala., he was the son of Billie and Susan Perna Lennings. He was employed with the Carpenter Union Local 546...
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Lyons Town Council meets
(Local News ~ 09/13/05)
The Lyons Town Council announced at its regular meeting Thursday night that the grant for the new fire station has been submitted, and the town should have an answer by November. The council also announced that the owner occupied housing rehabilitation was not accepted, but with a vote of 3-0, the council voted to reapply...
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Linton City Council approves 2006 budget
(Local News ~ 09/13/05)
The Linton City Council approved the 2006 budget at its regular monthly meeting Monday night. "This budget was pretty tough to do," Mayor Tom Jones said. Jones said approximately $141,000 had to be trimmed from this year's budget. Jones said he cut the mayor's budget from $64,630 last year to $62,100 for 2006. The clerk-treasurer's budget was set at $31,720...
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State searching for businesses to honor
(Local News ~ 09/13/05)
If you are a Greene County business that has been in the area for 50 or 100 years, then you may be entitled to receive a governor's recognition award. The Governor's Century and Half Century Business Awards are awarded to local businesses that have been in operation for 50 and 100 years and have demonstrated a history of community service...
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Briner fares well at State Fair
(Local News ~ 09/13/05)
After raising horses from age 6, Sara Briner's hard work finally paid off at this year's Indiana State Fair. Briner, a recent White River Valley High School graduate who's currently living in Wyoming, was named grand champion in the horse and pony division with her horse -- Indelible Mike...
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Jasonville City Council meets
(Local News ~ 09/13/05)
JASONVILLE -- The Jasonville City Council accepted the city's 2006 budget at its Monday meeting. Clerk/Treasurer Charlotte Thomas showed council members a budget totaling $790,753. She said the city will ask for $424,689 in tax levies. Council members also approved salary ordinances for water, gas and sewer utility employees; appointed officials and employees; water, gas and sewer board members; board of public works and safety; the mayor and the clerk/treasurer; and elected officials. ...
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NESC School Board meets
(Local News ~ 09/13/05)
HYMERA -- The Northeast Sullivan School Corporation Board of School Trustees adopted the 2006 budget Monday night. The $12,406,367 budget includes $9,462,996 for the general fund, $523,000 for the debt service fund, $1 million for the capital projects fund, $894,370 for transportation, $150,000 for bus replacement fund, $136,000 for special education preschool, and $240,000 for the bond fund...
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Log cabin in park to get needed repairs
(Local News ~ 09/13/05)
Linton Park Board President Fred Markle approached the Linton City Council with good news Monday night. Markle told the council that Donald Borders, who was born and raised in Switz City, had begun work to restore the old log cabin located in Humphreys Park...
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Bloomfield students helping Katrina victims
(Local News ~ 09/13/05)
One Bloomfield High School class is taking action to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. Darla Bent, human development teacher, and her 38 students have been bringing in donated items that will be sent to help people in both Alabama and Louisiana. The class, by an overwhelming majority vote, decided to participate together and help those in need...
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Thompson enjoys giving back to her community
(Local News ~ 09/13/05)
WORTHINGTON -- After 21 years of teaching, 76-year-old Martha Lou Thompson is back in the school system. Thanks to Volunteer Connection, Thompson -- who taught 14 years at Worthington Elementary -- has been back at Worthington as a volunteer since last March...
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Union tops North Daviess in volleyball
(High School Sports ~ 09/13/05)
ELNORA -- Union's volleyball team swept their way to a win against North Daviess Monday night, but it almost wasn't that easy. After having taken the first two games 25-17, 25-16, the Lady Cougars gave Union a scare in the third game of the match...
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