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Eastern Greene to meet Paoli for first time
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/07)
For the second time this season, Eastern Greene will be meeting a new opponent on the football field. The Thunderbirds (1-6) will be looking to snap a three-game losing skid when they travel to Paoli to meet the Rams (4-3) at 7 p.m. Friday. While Eastern Greene hasn't won since beating Crawford County 34-31 Sept. 7, Paoli hasn't lost in over a month...
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Union spikers defeat Washington Catholic
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/07)
DUGGER -- The Union volleyball team got past Washington Catholic on Tuesday in three games, 25-22, 25-22, 25-21, for their seventh victory of the season at Dugger high school. "We started off a little slow and kept rallying back and forth," said Union volleyball coach Valerie Dean. "The girls got a boost of energy late in the second game and really started to play ball."...
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Doris Bechtel
(Obituary ~ 10/03/07)
Doris (Ermajean) Byrer Bechtel, 77, of Elnora, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007 at Hillside Manor in Washington. Born Nov. 18, 1929 in Vigo County, she was the daughter of Rollie and Jessie M. Walls Bechtel. She worked at General Electric for 25 years before retiring in 1990. She was a member of the Elnora Methodist Church, Eastern Star, American Legion Auxillary and Rebekas...
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Charles L. Stalcup
(Obituary ~ 10/03/07)
Charles L. Stalcup, 86, of Mooresville and formally of Bloomfield, passed away at 12:25 a.m. on Tuesday Oct. 2, 2007 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born April 28, 1921 in Terre Haute, he was the son of Charles B. and Zelda M. (Blaker) Stalcup...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 10/03/07)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department activity log for Tuesday includes one minor consumption, one information only, one vehicle fire, one missing/runaway juvenile, one accident with personal injury, one accident with property damage, one medical/illness, two prowlers, one harassment complaint, one extra patrol, one theft-other, one welfare check/concern, one community relations and one ordinance violation...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 10/03/07)
GREENE SUPERIOR COURT TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS Alex D. Abbott, speeding Rene L. Abram, speeding Michael J. Adams, no seat belt fastened Katherind M. Ahaus, no seat belt fastened Jacquelyn L. Akers, speeding Marilynn R. Allen, speeding Miguel A. Arevalo, speeding...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 10/03/07)
Worthington seniors selling persimmon pulp Members of the Worthington Senior Citizens Center are selling persimmon pulp. Price is $4 a pint. Call 875-2112 to order. Deliveries can be arranged. Nehemiah House benefit A fish fry benefiting the Nehemiah House will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday at Murphy's Place in Linton. A gospel sing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. during the event. Murphy's Place is located at the corner of Vincennes and Main Streets...
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Final sewer project decisions draw much discussion at Sandborn
(Local News ~ 10/03/07)
Final decisions for the sewer project were discussed at the Sandborn Town Council meeting Tuesday evening. John Acree from Lamac Engineering presented drawings of the treatment plant while discussing various types of fencing and gates to enclose the area. He advised the council that they would need estimates and quotes for the cost of the 1,150 ft. fence in order to present it to Rural Development...
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Bloomfield Council approves fire equipment purchases
(Local News ~ 10/03/07)
The Bloomfield Town Council approved the purchase of air pacs and equipment for the fire department at its meeting Tuesday night. Council President Eric Harrah explained that the purchase totals $79,577, which is being funded by a grant and $12,000 from the town...
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SAIC awarded Crane contract worth up to $74 million
(Local News ~ 10/03/07)
CRANE -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced it has been awarded two follow-on contracts from the Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane in support of Naval Sea Systems Command worth $74 million. The first contract will support the Navy's Conventional Ammunition and Night Vision Program Office, the Munitions Division, and the Business Resource Management Division of the Joint Special Operations Response Department. ...
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INShape Indiana Walk to be a part of Apple Festival event
(Local News ~ 10/03/07)
As a way to encourage Indiana residents to get in shape and focus on the importance of healthy living, 39 counties -- including Greene -- will host Walks Across Indiana. The project, which is part of the INShape Indiana initiative, is co-sponsored by Purdue University Cooperative Extension, Indiana Department of Health, Greene County Health Department, Bloomfield Apple Festival Committee, Bloomfield Schools Athletic Department and Greene County Walking Program...
- Apple Festival banner made by Bloomfield students (Local News ~ 10/03/07)
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ABATE helping others in Greene County
(Local News ~ 10/03/07)
The Family Life Center and the Greene County Historical Society received donations Tuesday from ABATE of Indiana. Dianne Langer, executive director of the Family Life Center in Bloomfield, received a check for $1,000, while Greene County Historical Society President Linda Sharp accepted at $400 donation from the organization's Greene County chapter...
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Linton mayor to be honored
(Local News ~ 10/03/07)
Linton City Mayor Tom Jones will be honored with a 2007 Age of Excellence Award during a Generations banquet at Vincennes University today. The award is for contributing to the quality of life of older adults who live in the community, explained Jane Hall, communications manager for Generations...
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Offenders offer help building Habitat homes
(Local News ~ 10/03/07)
JASONVILLE -- Offenders from the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility are busy applying decking, nailing shingles and working on porches of the two Habitat for Humanity homes being built in Jasonville. "We are doing just a little bit of everything," explained Rick Brinson the construction coordinator who is supervising the offenders. "The volunteer and church groups had framing, walls and trusses set before we came. It's great these guys (from WVCF) can come out and help us."...
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Let the festival begin: Bloomfield Apple Festival kicks off early Friday
(Local News ~ 10/03/07)
Bloomfield will be buzzing with activity today in preparation for the kick-off of the Apple Festival on Friday morning. The traditional ceremony with a prayer followed by the national anthem at 9 a.m. on Friday will officially open the festival, which is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever...
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Small celebration has turned into major event
(Column ~ 10/03/07)
It's Apple Festival time in Bloomfield. What started out as a small hometown celebration around the courthouse square almost 40 years ago has grown into a whole weekend with activities sandwiched into every time slot. It's a special time for Bloomfield and a homecoming for many families as those who've moved away or are away at school don't want to miss the fun and the chance to get together with old friends...
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McDonald's owners appreciate support for tournament
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/03/07)
To the Editor: Jerry and I would like to thank each and every one of you for your sponsorship and for those of you that participated, we appreciate your time with us over the weekend at the Big Mac Tournament. This year, we had 56/three-man teams to participate in the tournament. ...
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Annual General Electric picnic scheduled for Oct. 14
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/03/07)
To the Editor: It's time for the GE picnic. It will be Oct. 14 at the Linton Park Girl Scout building at noon or after church. Please bring a picnic lunch. Tea, coffee, and table service will be furnished. I encourage everyone to come out and visit with old friends. Bring a lawn chair and spend the afternoon. If you have any questions, please call Jean Miller or Norma McCammon...
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Family thankful for prayers, support shown for daughter
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/03/07)
To the Editor: Thank you for all the prayers, cards, family and our co-worker's support during the recent two-week Riley hospitalization of our daughter Maria Julianna. Gerald, Connie and Maria Miller Linton
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Sounds Offs
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/03/07)
Sound Offs must be no more than 60 words and the newspaper reserves the right not to publish distasteful comments and personal attacks. To submit a Sound Off, mail it to P.O. Box 129, Linton, Ind., 47441or e-mail cpruett@dailycitizen.com Woman has no regrets...
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Mahoney birth announced
(Births ~ 10/03/07)
Chad and Amy Mahoney of Indianapolis would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Samantha Roos. She was born July 17, 2007 and weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces, and was 20 inches long. She was welcomed home by her brother Aaron. She is the granddaughter of Ron and Beth Mahoney of Linton...
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No. 4 Miners hoping to carry over solid offensive performance against Union
(High School Sports ~ 10/03/07)
After seemingly getting something with its offense figured out last week, the No. 4 Linton-Stockton Miners will play host to the Union Bulldogs for the final regular season home game at Roy Williams Field this Friday night. Linton (7-0 overall and 4-0 in the Southwest 7 Conference) currently sits as the only team undefeated in conference play after downing North Knox a week ago, 8-6, thanks to a fourth quarter touchdown by Evan Magni and a safety by the defense...
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