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We all need to learn how to dance in the rain
(Column ~ 11/07/07)
Last summer, life was fine and dandy for one Greene County couple on their way to a fairly routine visit to the doctor's office. By the time they started home, the fine and dandy part was shattered. The wife had been feeling tired, not quite up to snuff. They thought it was something minor. The doctor disagreed...
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Everyone needs to work together
(Editorial ~ 11/07/07)
The election is over, and it's time to move on. Sounds simple enough, but it won't be for some. There will always be a winner and loser on election night, so the vote totals tell us. But that's not the way everyone should look at the election results...
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Shakamak parents thankful for recent support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/07/07)
To the Editor: The Junior Class Parents Organization of Shakamak High School would like to thank the many individuals and businesses for making our donkey basketball game the success that it was. First of all, we would like to thank the school board and administration of MSD Shakamak for allowing us to hold this fundraiser. Without their approval, we would never have been able to host this event...
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Resident happy with work done on 900 West
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/07/07)
To the Editor: I want to say a huge thank you to all who had a part in the work on Road 900 West. Thank you to Commissioner Bart Beard, County Superintendent Basil Shepherd, County Garage West Foreman Melvin Duckworth, the crew foreman and work crew...
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Roy H. Jewell
(Obituary ~ 11/07/07)
Roy H. Jewell, 92, Indianapolis and formerly of Worthington, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove. He was born Jan. 16, 1915, in Calvertville, son of Ernest and Stacey (Barker) Jewell. He was retired from Belt Railroad in Indianapolis with 30 years service. He was a member of First Baptist Church and Greene Lodge F. & A. M. No.577 and the Lions Club, all in Worthington...
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Dorothy L. Padgett
(Obituary ~ 11/07/07)
Dorothy L. Padgett 95, of Dalton, Georgia, and formerly of Linton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007 at her residence. She was born in Kentucky on Oct. 2, 1912 to Calvin Martin and Lola Patterson Martin. Survivors include: three daughters, Mary Joann Frost of Dalton, Ga., Dorothy Knapp of Fairland, and Lola Tacy Murrell, of Indianapolis; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren...
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Rodney "Rod" Helderman
(Obituary ~ 11/07/07)
Rodney "Rod" Helderman, 56, of Lafayette passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007. He was born Aug. 4, 1956 n Baberton, OH, the son of Charles "Tom" and Madeline (Cook) Helderman. He was a 1969 graduate of Worthington-Jefferson High School. After high school, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard the submarine U.S.S. George Washington...
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Margaret Francis Meek
(Obituary ~ 11/07/07)
Margaret Francis Meek, 85, of Linton, passed away Wednesday, November, 7, 2007, at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born in Osborn, Missouri, on Feb. 24, 1922, she was the daughter of Robert and Leone (Cleaver) Masner. She retired from the State of Missouri Department of Social Services in June of 1987. She was a member of the Maysville United Methodist Church in Missouri, an associate member of the Lakeland Methodist Church in Florida and an auxiliary member of the VFW. ...
- Majestic Greene County fall view (Local News ~ 11/07/07)
- Hospice and Palliative Care Month recognized by city of Linton (Local News ~ 11/07/07)
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WRV students raise money for field trips by studying Mexican customs and traditions
(Local News ~ 11/07/07)
In other parts of the world, Nov. 2 is a holiday called "Day of the Dead." It's celebrated in Mexico, in the Mexican immigrant community in the U.S. and in many other Spanish-speaking countries. At White River Valley High School, students in Mary Puntney's Spanish class learn about the Day of the Dead as part of their study of customs and traditions as well as language...
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Crane to honor area veterans on Thursday
(Local News ~ 11/07/07)
CRANE -- The Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) Chief Petty Officers Association will sponsor a Veterans Appreciation Luncheon at Crane at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. Following a brief tour of se`eral technical areas prior to the luncheon, a special program will be held during the luncheon. ...
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Tree, limb removal on county roads by firefighters discussed by commissioners
(Local News ~ 11/07/07)
Center Township Trustee Kermit Holtsclaw told the Greene County Commissioners on Wednesday that two area volunteer fire departments don't mind assisting with the removal of downed trees and limbs from county roads, but they would like to be paid when they are called out to help...
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Worthington library fines can be paid with food donation for local food pantry to help needy
(Local News ~ 11/07/07)
Patrons who have outstanding fines at the Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library are being given a unique opportunity to pay their bill. From now through Saturday, November 17, the library will accept food for fines. The Food for Fines program was started about three years ago as a way to help patrons get caught up without having to pay cash and to help a local food pantry fight hunger...
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Denbo retires from Indiana House
(Local News ~ 11/07/07)
FRENCH LICK -- Veteran Democrat State Rep. Jerry Denbo of French Lick, who spent years pushing legislation to authorize a casino in his southern Indiana hometown before getting it passed in 2003, officially retired from the House on Wednesday. Denbo, who has represented District 62 since he was first elected in 1990, said he enjoyed his 17 years in the House...
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Wellness center being considered
(Local News ~ 11/07/07)
The Greene County Commissioners heard a proposal Wednesday to seek a state Community Focus Fund Planning Grant for the purpose of looking at the feasibility of constructing a health and wellness center. Christi Pappano, project coordinator for Kenna Consulting Management Group, Inc. ...
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Miners hoping to continue streak of regional success
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/07)
It's no secret that the winner of Sectional 40, whoever it's been, has dominated the regional against the winner of Sectional 39. In fact, since 1997, Linton-Stockton and Perry Central have dominated Sectional 40 every year, with the exception of 2003 when Tecumseh beat the Miners to win the sectional...
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Janice Brown
(Obituary ~ 11/07/07)
Janice Brown, 67, of Linton passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home, Linton Chapel.
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Miners didn't work hard all season to overlook anyone
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/07)
Standing on the sidelines with about five minutes left to go last Friday night, Linton-Stockton coach Steve Weber reminded his team that the game wasn't over, even though it was obvious it was over before anyone knew it. "With five minutes to go, I know they're still dangerous," said Weber. "With onside kicks, they had a great kick and we were fortunate enough to recover it. Our kids gave a great effort."...
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Bloomfield attorney says golf carts on town streets is not a current legal option
(Local News ~ 11/07/07)
Golf carts on the streets of Bloomfield once again dominated much of the discussion during the Bloomfield Town Council's meeting on Wednesday night. The town of Bloomfield currently has an ordinance that prohibits golf carts from being driven in town...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 11/07/07)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Tuesday included two school/foot patrols, one structure fire, two medical/illness, one alarm, one reckless driver, one attempted burglary, one theft-other, one welfare check/concern and two traffic stops...
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Greene County Court News
(Police Reports ~ 11/07/07)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES RLW Accounts, LLC v. James C. Leinart, collection Chase Bank USA, NA v. Donna J. Reed, miscellaneous Hudson & Keyse, LLC, assignee of Bank of America, NA v. Jason L. Klopp, collection Heather Dawn Vanalstine v. Anthony William Vanalstine, dissolution...
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Lady Lakers start strong, but lose opener at home
(High School Sports ~ 11/07/07)
JASONVILLE -- Shakamak started the girls basketball season by making its first seven shots, taking a 15-0 lead over visiting Vincennes Rivet less than four minutes into the game. Lady Laker coach Jon Miller knew it was too good to be true as they managed just nine baskets over the final 28 minutes in falling to the Lady Patriots 56-41 Wednesday night in Jasonville...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 11/07/07)
Lyons under water boil order The town of Lyons is under a 48-hour boil order because of a water line break that occured at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. Town officials consulted with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and determined that water customers should boil their drinking water as a precautionary measure because of low water pressure flowing in the main lines. ...
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