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Four Rivers has party of consumers, staff
(Local News ~ 12/13/05)
Four Rivers Rehabilitation Services recently conducted its Christmas party for its consumers and staff members. Four Rivers assists Greene County residents with developmental disabilities -- both physical and mental. "This (Christmas party) allows them to see friends that they don't often see," said community living director Sherri Tredway. "They love it."...
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Lakers fall short against Sullivan
(High School Sports ~ 12/13/05)
JASONVILLE -- Shamakak finally picked up its first win in 29 games last week when it beat Riverton Parke last Monday. But history just wasn't destined to repeat itself last night when the Lady Lakers hosted Sullivan. Shakamak lost 45-25, despite taking a 10-8 lead about halfway through the second quarter. Sullivan opened the game on an 8-0 run, but the Lady Lakers scored 10 straight points...
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Miners playing well
(High School Sports ~ 12/13/05)
Whereas it's been since the mid-1980s since the last time Linton defeated Bloomfield, and yes we got that straightened out, I would also venture to say that it has been a while (minus perhaps snow make-up dates) since the Miners have opened the season at 2-0 in the SWIAC conference...
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Lady Miners pick up win over Rivet
(High School Sports ~ 12/13/05)
LINTON -- After experiencing an uneventful four game losing streak after opening up the season 2-0, the Linton-Stockton Lady Miners picked up a much needed victory Monday over the Vincennes Rivet Patriots, 63-51, in high school basketball action. "Had we kept on the pressure and kept trapping, the score could have been a lot more lopsided," said Linton coach Mike Riggleman. ...
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Russell Crites
(Obituary ~ 12/13/05)
Russell Crites, 78, passed away at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Arrangements are pending at Jenkins & Sons Funeral Home Bloomfield. The full obituary will be available at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com.
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Eiko Byarley
(Obituary ~ 12/13/05)
Eiko Byarley, 78, of Indianapolis and formerly of Midland, passed away at 1:26 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born July 28, 1927 in Hokkaido, Japan, she was the daughter of Yoshi Yokoi. On Oct. 31, 1950, she married Phillip Edward Byarley, an U.S. Army, Retired Major. He passed away Jan. 4, 2000...
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Job skills assessments show most LSHS students prepared
(Local News ~ 12/13/05)
Recent assessments showed that the majority of Linton-Stockton High School seniors are prepared for the job market. Linton-Stockton High School Principal Nick Karazsia said seniors took the Work Keys assessment, through Linton's WorkOne office, on Oct. 18...
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Shakamak School, Jasonville organizations to help needy
(Local News ~ 12/13/05)
The Metropolitan School District of Shakamak, along with the Jasonville Police Department, Shakamak PTO and Jasonville Chapter of Delta Theta Tau are once again joining forces to make Christmas a little brighter for needy children in Jasonville. Shakamak Elementary School secretary Ruth Yates said the program has been around for more than 40 years...
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NESC trying to find ways to save
(Local News ~ 12/13/05)
HYMERA -- The Northeast Sullivan School Corporation board is trying to plan for escalating electric and fuel costs, coupled with skyrocketing health insurance premiums for the teachers and staff. "We collected some tax money after Thanksgiving and currently all funds are in the black. ...
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Jasonville City Council passes two ordinances
(Local News ~ 12/13/05)
JASONVILLE -- The Jasonville Town Council passed two ordinances at its regular monthly meeting Monday night. With a vote of 4-0, the council voted to accept the water rate ordinance that was read by Mayor Dorman Clark and the amendment to the paid holidays and vacations ordinance...
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Senator Hume honored by Indiana Farm Bureau
(Local News ~ 12/13/05)
INDIANAPOLIS -- In recognition of his advocacy on behalf of Hoosier farmers during the 2005 session of the Indiana General Assembly, State Senator Lindel Hume, (D-Princeton) was honored today by the Indiana Farm Bureau at its state convention. "It's essential that we provide some relief to the hardworking farm families across Indiana. ...
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County, Linton unemployment rate down
(Local News ~ 12/13/05)
Mayor Tom Jones announced at Monday night's Linton City Council meeting that the city's unemployment figures have decreased since 2004. When taking office in 2004, Jones said, the city had an unemployment rate of 19.2 percent. That rate is now 5.3 percent as of the end of September...
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Lady Bulldogs now 6-2
(High School Sports ~ 12/13/05)
PALESTINE, Ill. -- The Union Lady Bulldogs are now 6-2 and off to their best start under coach Steve Meurer. Union had five players score in double figures in last night's 97-50 blowout against Palestine-Hutsonville. Stacey Secrest pulled down 11 rebounds and scored a career-high 31 points, and Kelsie Manuel pulled down a career-high 20 rebounds in the game...
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