Stories from Thursday, June 21, 2007

For the third consecutive year the Greene County Historical Society has held its June meeting at a Greene County cemetery. This year the gathering was at Prairie Chapel Cemetery. In 2005 the meeting was at Walnut Grove, in eastern Greene County. In 2006 a walk-through at the Scotland cemetery was enjoyed...

Thanks to everyone who attended this week's Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce meeting.  Special thanks to Dena Irwin, Shakamak School, our featured speaker. Dena brought us updated information on the new internship program available for high school seniors at both Shakamak High School and Linton-Stockton High School. ...

DUGGER -- The 54 Sports building in Dugger is receiving a facelift. Richard and Patrice Collins of Worthington are opening the Collins Liquidation Center. "We hope to open around the Fourth of July. I purchase refurbished television sets. I can resell these television sets for one-fourth of the price that they are bought for in the stores," Richard Collins said...

To the Editor: I too have had a similar experience with the Greene County Humane Society. About three months ago a stray dog showed up in my neighborhood. I contacted the shelter regarding the animal several times due to the animal starving and being full of fleas and ticks...

Vacation is never long enough. Last week, my family and I traveled to the Smoky Mountains -- one of my most favorite vacation spots -- for some fun and relaxation. We had a great time, but I definitely could have spent more time there. For the past five years, my family and I have spent our vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains and each year, I enjoy myself more and more. Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tenn., have so much to offer tourists -- great entertainment, dining, shopping and much more...

I was so frustrated that I could have eaten a banana with peeling. How could a responsible business be so derelict in performance of its duty and then stone wall me hoping that I would go away and let them off the hook. Last November, WFYI, was conducting one of their annual fundraising campaigns. ...

The Greene County Sheriff's Department was called to the scene of an accident at around 9:30 a.m. today (Thursday). Delendio Watson, 36, Indianapolis and Frederick Lewis, 62, Bloomfield, were traveling on U.S. 231 south of County Road 450 South. Lewis attempted to pass the vehicle in front of him and before his pass was complete, Watson attempted to pass. Watson, who was driving a 1999 International delivery van, said he did not see Lewis' 1995 Chevy Camaro...

A 26-year-old Linton man was recently arrested after attempting to steal gasoline from Walton's Auto Sales located on State Road 54 west of Linton. Robert M. Buskirk was arrested Tuesday by Greene County Sheriff's Department Deputy Dured Townsend, according to a probable cause affidavit written by Townsend and filed in Greene Superior Court...

Hunter Patrick Ferree would like to announce the upcoming marriage of his parents, Tabitha Suzanne Golish to Shaun Patrick Ferree. The ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. on June 30 at Whosoever Will Church in Dugger with a reception following at the Legion Park in Linton...

Robert B. Gouckenour, 85, of Terre Haute passed away at 10:23 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Born April 15, 1922 in Coalmont, he was the son of Fred and Helen McGrew Robert B. Gouckenour. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he attended the Terre Haute Bible Baptist Church and Senior Seekers Bible Study. Hew as also a member of the American Rifle Association...

Glen J. Hilterbrand, 74, of Linton, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2007, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born in Champaign County, IL, on December 21, 1932, he was the son of Glen Cecil and Evelyn (Sumner) Hilterbrand. On February 7, 1995, he married Peggy J. Hunt...

The Bloomfield Town Council listened as suggestions on possible updates to its existing waste water and treatment facility plant were given during a special session on Thursday. Brian Bullock, a representative of Midwest Engineering, suggested that from his report the council should look into extensive rehabilitation and improvements at the existing plant...

SWITZ CITY -- The White River Valley Board of School Trustees Thursday evening made a change in its cafeteria policy, which was initially approved at last month's meeting. At last month's meeting, the board approved a change in policy allowing only five lunch charges for students at the elementary level; however, on Thursday the board approved changing the policy from five lunches to a total of $10...

The Margaret Cooper Public Library Board opened bids and dealt with policy changes pertaining to the new library facility Thursday evening. The board accepted the concrete bid for sidewalks from Greene County Concrete for $8307.55. The board discussed and then tabled bids pertaining to the stained glass windows in the library and the landscaping. ...

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The Linton Police Department responded Wednesday to one title check, one vandalism, one drug investigation, one utility repair, one structure fire, two medical/illness runs, two animal complaints, two suspicious vehicles/persons, one speeding vehicle, one fireworks, one domestic dispute and one open door/garage. They also provided one funeral escort and five extra patrols, assisted another agency once and made three traffic stops...

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Rural Bloomfield resident Betty Sullivan admits the art of sewing is becoming a lost craft and is giving way to more convenient store bought clothing items among the majority of homemakers in today's society. However, on Thursday afternoon members of the Greene County Extension Homemakers Clubs renewed a piece of its valuable heritage -- something the organization has been doing locally for well over 50 years...

Linton Blue now 4-1 Linton Blue defeated host Clay City 11-10 in a local Babe Ruth game played Thursday night. Linton Blue has won four of its first five games. They will host White River Valley at 6 p.m. Tuesday. WRV loses to North Central North Central defeated White River Valley 19-9 in a local Babe Ruth contest at Switz City Thursday. ...

Three Miners to play on South All-Stars Bobby Spears, Dylan Hardisty and Bryant Meng will be representing Linton-Stockton High School in the third annual Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association All-Star Game at 7 p.m. Saturday at Indiana State University's Memorial Stadium in Terre Haute...

Everyone would like to think they've got a real valuable treasure tucked away somewhere in the basement, an attic or a closet. The reality is few of those hidden treasures are really ever found, but it's always fun to see what things that you've acquired, collected or found are really worth...

Rev. Donald H. Lincicome, 73, of Bloomington, died at Bloomington Hospital Monday evening. Born June 30, 1933, in Monroe County, he was the son of Leonard and Dorothy (Scott) Lincicome. Rev. Lincicome retired in 1981 from Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors in Indianapolis after 30 years of service. He was a member of the New Unionville Baptist Church...