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Coker steps down as Chamber president. Crites takes over
(Local News ~ 10/22/07)
Jenny Crites will now act as the president of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce after Terri Coker officially stepped down last week. Crites - who was the recent chamber secretary - will finish the term of Coker who took over as president Oct. 5 when R. Michael Johnson officially resigned...
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Linton needs a youth center, more housing for aging society
(Column ~ 10/22/07)
It's wonderful to read the newspaper and discover ideas that coincide with personal thoughts and convictions. First, a youth center is an outstanding proposal. Linton does need a place just for our young where they are accepted, and where they can meet and socialize with people their own age in an inviting and recreational setting...
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Will life be the same in 10 years?
(Column ~ 10/22/07)
Change. In 10 years will you be the same? I hope I’m not. I know I’m not the same person I was 10 years ago. In 10 years anything is possible. Instead of time as the enemy, maybe we should treat it as a friend that bestows us with gifts such as patience, understanding and strength...
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Bingham, Harroll to marry
(Engagement ~ 10/22/07)
Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Bingham are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Ashley B. Bingham to Michael J.P. Harroll, son of Mike Harroll and Mrs. Pauline R. Dudley. The couple will exchange vows in a small, private ceremony on Saturday at the Linton Legion Park...
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Kathleen Boyd
(Obituary ~ 10/22/07)
Kathleen Boyd, 67, of Worthington, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2007 at her residence. She was born on Nov. 30, 1939, in Rome, GA, to Irene (McDonald) and Arlow Bobbitt. She graduated from Holks Bluff High School in 1958. Kathleen was a postal carrier and clerk for 23 years at the Worthington Post Office. She was a member of the White River Baptist Church in rural Bloomfield...
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John Marcus Hamlin
(Obituary ~ 10/22/07)
John Marcus Hamlin, 86, of Bloomfield passed away at 10:04 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born June 23, 1921 in Greene County, he was the son of Marcus Benjamin and Lestie Martha (Pafford) Hamlin. He was retired from General Electric in Bloomington. He was a member of the Bloomfield Church of Christ...
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Charles (Wayne) Heim
(Obituary ~ 10/22/07)
Charles (Wayne) Heim, 88, of Carmel, passed away Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. Born on Sept. 10, 1919 in Greene County, he was the son of H. Ray and Hallie J. (Brewer) Heim. He was a member of Castleview Baptist Church and was a graduate of Lyons High School. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and later worked in hardware, plumbing and heating sales at Sears Roebuck and Company, retiring in 1982...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 10/22/07)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG • Oct. 21 -- Lori B. Hartsburg, 25, Bloomfield, was arrested on preliminary charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and criminal recklessness with a vehicle, released on bond and scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 26. Greene County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jeremy Inman was the arresting officer...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 10/22/07)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES Terry L. Garrett v. Steven E. Sipes, dissolution Citimortgage Inc. v. Virginia Priddy, known heir of Norma Harger, deceased; Michael Priddy, known heir of Norma Harger, deceased; the unknown heirs, legal heirs, devisees, personal representatives and creditors of Norma Harger, deceased, mortgage foreclosure...
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Ghost insurance offered Wednesday
(Local News ~ 10/22/07)
The Linton Junior Civitan will once again offer ghost insurance to area businesses and residents in the Linton area on Wednesday. Becky Miller, Junior Civitan sponsor, explained, “The Civitan members will be asking the merchants and residents of the community for a donation of $5 or more to help clean up any mischievousness that the ghost and goblins leave behind on Halloween like toilet papering, soaping and the like.”...
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Look for e-Edition on Web
(Column ~ 10/22/07)
The Greene County Daily World continues to change to meet its readers’ needs and wants. On Thursday, the newspaper began its Electronic Edition. You can find it at www.gcdailyworld.com, and it’s free for 30 days. The e-Edition is the same as the regular paper, except you’re reading it on your computer rather than holding the actual printed edition...
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A time to celebrate: Habitat for Humanity celebrates its successes
(Local News ~ 10/22/07)
By Jo Chiparo Staff Writer It was more like dining at a five-star restaurant than a fundraiser as supporters for Greene County Habitat for Humanity met Saturday night at Saron United Church of Christ in Linton. As visitors enjoyed their choice of steak or seafood, soft music played in the background, and pictures on a large video screen chronicled the progress of the two Habitat homes being erected in Jasonville...
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Local National Guardsmen preparing for Iraq deployment
(Local News ~ 10/22/07)
Members of A-Company of the 1st Battalion, 151st Infantry Regiment " based in Linton and Vincennes " are now undergoing intensive training at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center at Edinburgh in preparation for an anticipated deployment to assist in Operation Iraqi Freedom...
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Program encourages students to stay drug-free
(Local News ~ 10/22/07)
This week is the National Red Ribbon Drug-Free Awareness Week in Greene County and residents may see one of about 3,000 red balloons floating across the Greene County sky. Each one will be carrying a card from a child who has made a pledge to be drug-free...
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Children hurt when cars, truck collide
(Local News ~ 10/22/07)
Four children riding in the bed of a pick-up truck without safety restraints were injured in a three-vehicle rear-end collision Saturday in Linton. Three more children were also injured in the accident but they were riding inside another vehicle and in the truck’s cab and were all wearing seat belts...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 10/22/07)
Christian cavaliers The Christian Cavaliers will be in concert at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the Bethell Community Church. The church is located one and half miles south of Dugger on State Road 159. The public is invited. Jonah fish fry The Linton -Stockton High School band boosters will hold its annual Jonah Fish Fry from 4 - 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the Roy Clark Community Building in Linton. Adults $7, children 12 and under $4. Carry-out available...
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New Bloomfield girls basketball coach going back to basics
(High School Sports ~ 10/22/07)
BLOOMFIELD " New Bloomfield girls basketball coach Kyle von Almen is taking nothing for granted. In his first day as varsity basketball coach, von Almen spent the practice stressing to his team the importance of doing the little things this season...
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