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Despite semistate loss, Lakers exceed expectations
(Local News ~ 03/20/06)
INDIANAPOLIS -- After Shakamak's 53-41 semistate loss to Hauser at Southport Saturday, Laker Coach Ernie Maesch said he made an easy post-game speech to his players in the locker room. "I simply said 'Thank you,'" Maesch said during the post-game press conference. "Most of the time, you have to walk in and think about something to say. But it was easy. I looked at them and said 'Thank you.'...
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Shakamak comes up short at semistate
(High School Sports ~ 03/20/06)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The ride is over for the Shakamak Lakers. Their incredible run through the state tournament ended Saturday afternoon when they fell to the Hauser Jets, 53-41. Senior guard Jared Rehmel put on his usual offensive show, but his supporting cast, which has helped the Lakers win its first sectional in 16 years and the first regional in school history, was very quiet...
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Marshall Turpin
(Obituary ~ 03/20/06)
Marshall Turpin, 77, of Bedford, passed away Monday, March 13, 2006, at his residence surrounding by loved ones. Born Jan. 6, 1929 in Lawrence County, he was the son of Doyle and Mamie (Fleetwood) Turpin. He attended the Dive Christian Church of Bedford...
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John W. Simmons
(Obituary ~ 03/20/06)
SULLIVAN -- John W. Simmons, 78, of Sullivan passed away at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2005, in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Born July 6, 1927 in Sullivan, he was the son of Paul C. Simmons and Blanche Bennett Simmons. On February 17, 1950, he married Wilma Geatches Simmons...
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Paul H. Lawson
(Obituary ~ 03/20/06)
Paul H. Lawson, 76, of Linton, passed away at 4:15 a.m. Sunday, March 19, 2006, at Linton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born Dec. 4, 1929 in Greene County, he was the son of Gilbert Lawson and Estella I. (Collins) Lawson. On May 27, 1967, he married Myra L. (Cooper) Lawson. She passed away Feb. 22, 2004...
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John O. Knox
(Obituary ~ 03/20/06)
John O. Knox, 80, of Jasonville, passed away at 3:05 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2006, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born Aug. 18, 1925 in Midland, he was the son of Clarence and Edith (Walraven) Knox. On Dec. 9, 1944, he married Marjorie (Thomas) Knox...
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Susan Marie Wethington Gleeson
(Obituary ~ 03/20/06)
Susan Marie Wethington Gleeson, 52, of Linton, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006, at her sister's residence in Linton. Born July 23, 1953 in Terre Haute, she was the daughter of James and Betty (Baker) Wethington. She formerly worked as a self-employed insurance agent for Indiana Insurance Services in Terre Haute...
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Margie Marie Fulford
(Obituary ~ 03/20/06)
Margie Marie Fulford, 70, of Linton, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006, at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born March 12, 1936 in White County, she was the daughter of Ira Spear and Dorothea Raines. On Nov. 10, 1956, she married Claude J. Fulford...
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B. Lorene Bucklew
(Obituary ~ 03/20/06)
B. Lorene Bucklew, 85, of Linton, passed away at 1:13 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Born Oct. 23, 1920 in Greene County, she was the daughter of Raymond Pigg and Sally (Combs) Pigg. On May 20, 1944, she married Merle O. Bucklew. He passed away Nov. 19, 1982...
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Arthur R. "Toad" Ball
(Obituary ~ 03/20/06)
Arthur R. "Toad" Ball, 72, of Linton, passed away at 5:55 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006, at his residence. Born June 8, 1933 in Linton, he was the son of Daniel Ball and Pearl (Colbert) Ball. On Dec. 8, 1956, he married Shirley A. (Wright) Ball. He worked for the Linton Fire Department for 20 years, retiring Aug.21, 1986. He was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and the Frank Courtney American Legion Post #22...
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TPEC offers new online GED program
(Local News ~ 03/20/06)
A new countywide program that helps local residents work toward obtaining a GED online is currently up and running. Turning Point Education Center's (TPEC) new "Project IDEAL" is a pilot program. The program is a definite asset to the community, explained TPEC deputy administrator Misty Hunt...
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Sam Karr announces candidacy for White River Valley School Board
(Local News ~ 03/20/06)
Sam Karr of Worthington has announced his candidacy for White River Valley Board of School Trustees At-Large. Karr, who's employed by Hamilton Center, works with needy, troubled youth. Due to the nature of his job, he works closely with area schools...
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County fourth-graders attend Junior Ag Day
(Local News ~ 03/20/06)
SWITZ CITY -- Greene County fourth-graders got a chance to learn about safety at home and on the farm Friday at Junior Ag Day. The West Central Indiana Young Farmers chapter sponsored the event at the Greene County Fairgrounds, and FFA chapters from White River Valley, Shakamak, Eastern Greene and Bloomfield high schools assisted. Last week was National Ag Week, which is dedicated to promoting the importance of agriculture in society...
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It's been a fun ride
(High School Sports ~ 03/20/06)
It's been a fun ride. There's nothing quite the feeling you get when you can watch a team that's never known true success or tasted championship victory finally reach the top of the mountain. The Shakamak Lakers' magnificent run in the IHSAA tournament ended Saturday afternoon when they fell to Hauser in the Southport Semistate...
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