Stories from Friday, November 23, 2007

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The Greene County Clothe-a-Child and Toys for Tots Project will help more than 270 families, including more than 530 children to have a happier Christmas this year. The project serves children ages 12 and under in low-income families throughout the Greene County area by providing clothing and selected toys for each eligible child. Letters notifying families of the benefits awarded will be mailed in the next few days...

Several area fire departments were called out Friday afternoon to a fire in a shed at the residence of Linda D'Poffo in Grant Township on C.R. 50 North, just east of C.R. 800 West.

Frank Buckles of West Virginia, Russell Coffey from Ohio, and Harry Landis from Florida, are remarkable men and have a lot in common. In addition to living beyond the century mark -- Buckles is the youngest at 106 -- they are the last three surviving American World War I veterans out of 4,734,991 Americans who served in that war...

To the editor: The Greene County Foundation would like to thank everyone who helped make our annual dinner a joyful occasion. We appreciate everyone who gives of their time, talent and treasure to help our community grow and to help those in need. As you gather your family this holiday season, let's take hold of the precious time that we have together to talk about how we can do more to care for our community. ...

To the Editor: The family of Edna Headley would like to thank everyone that sent flowers, visited the funeral home, made phone calls, sent cards, said prayers, and visited with the family following the passing of Edna. All of your acts of kindness and sympathy were very much appreciated...

To the Editor: I would like to thank John and all his crew at the Triple H Gun Club, and all my family and friends for all the cards and gifts and the wonderful party they gave me for my 92nd birthday. Gladys Reece Linton

To the Editor: Young people be aware, someday someone may take something of value only to you! Please help me get the Purple Turtle returned. Fred Place Linton

Fourth-year Linton-Stockton boys' basketball coach Darren Clayton will debut the 2007-08 Miners this Saturday when they open the schedule at home against the North Knox Warriors at 7:30 p.m. The JV game is set to tip-off at 6 p.m. The Warriors are coached by first year mentor Aaron Hall, who is the brother of WRV coach and former Linton-Stockton coach Gene Hall...

Shakamak basketball coach Ernie Maesch is hoping that four sophomores will lead his starting line up throughout the season en route to a conference championship and extended tournament run this season. After just one game, that plan seems to be working quite well...

After their season opening victory over Shoals Tuesday night, the White River Valley boys basketball team will look to move to 2-0 when they host Vincennes Rivet Saturday night for a 6 p.m. start. "Overall we've been pretty pleased," said WRV coach Gene Hall. ...

Erin Denise Sullivan and Christopher Rex Wilson were united in marriage Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007 at Linton First Christian Church. Family and friends celebrated this special occasion with the couple during a reception at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds...

Twenty-nine cadets and chaperones from Bloomfield High School NJROTC traveled to Panama City, Fla., during the October Fall School break. The group took a bus from the school to the Indianapolis Airport and then flew aboard a Naval C-9 aircraft to the Panama City Naval Base. From there the group experienced many activities...

Police arrested a man at 2:15 a.m. on Thanksgiving on a preliminary charge of intimidation for allegedly calling the mother of his child and threatening to shoot her because she will not allow him to see the child. At approximately 1:25 a.m. the mother called police to report that Jeremiah E. ...

Nathan and Bethany (Holt) Scott, Christian missionaries to Northern Thailand, will speak, and share pictures and video, about their life and mission work at First Presbyterian Church in Bloomfield at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29. The public is invited. A mini-bazaar of Thai items will be available for sale...

A 40-inch LCD television given to a Linton woman by her husband on their wedding anniversary earlier this year may have been stolen. A probable cause affidavit was recently filed and an arrest warrant has been issued by Greene Circuit Court Erik Allen charging Lowell A. Sutton, Sr. with theft, a class D felony...

A new alternative way of learning is now being offered through Shakamak and Linton-Stockton schools. Tiffany Raidy, director and teacher at the alternative school, explained, "Linton-Stockton and Shakamak schools have combined alternative dollars to create an alternative school."...

An act of vandalism, involving a mis-spelled piece of spray-painted graffiti, was reported to the Linton Police Department on Wednesday. The property owner says this is not the only incident of harassment he's endured this past week, but he can't do much about it because the courthouse has been closed for the holidays. So on Monday, he's filing a restraining order against the people he believes are responsible and he will talk to the prosecutor about additional charges...

A local agriculture organization will facilitate a public meeting Thursday that will examine the pros and cons of land use planning or zoning. Greene County Farm Bureau Inc. is sponsoring the 6:30 p.m. informational meeting at the Greene County Cooperative Extension Service building at the fairgrounds...

Santa Claus gave a brief update on the holiday season during his traditional appearance at the Rotary Park in downtown Linton on Friday. Santa cheerfully explained that the elves and Mrs. Claus have been kept busy making toys and candy for the all the good little boys and girls...

Gary L. King, 49, of Bloomfield, passed away at 10:22 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007 at the Monroe Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana. Born May 31, 1958 in Linton, he was the son of Marshall Jr. and Norma (Rich) King. He was a welder for Stone City Iron Works in Bedford and he attended the Word of Life Fellowship Church in Bloomfield. He was a U.S. Army veteran...

Mary Martha Wampler, 89, of Brighton, MI and formerly of Worthington, passed away on Oct. 31, 2007. She was born on Dec. 18, 1917 in Evansville, Indiana and moved to Worthington at the age of 10, where she spent most of her life. She was a homemaker and had been a long time member of the Worthington Christian Church, where she sang in the choir, was a member of the Women's Council and taught Sunday School. ...

Robert D. "Rob" Sexton, 78, Jasonville, passed away at 5:40 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007 at his residence. Born June 9, 1929 in Jasonville, he was the son of John M. and Elizabeth (Klaiber) Sexton. He retired from Pfizer after working 39 years in engineering maintenance as a welder. He attended the Lawton Street Christian Church Jasonville and was a member of the Elk's Lodge in Linton...

James P. White, 77, of Plainfield, passed away Nov. 22, 2007. He was born Jan. 24, 1930 in Switz City to the late Vern and Fern White. He retired in 1990 after 36 years at Public Service Indiana (PSI) as a dispatcher. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo (Ault) White; sons, Jeffrey S. ...

James Doyle Shake, 86, of Linton, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, at Lyons Health and Living Center in Lyons. He was born April 26, 1921 to Sherman and Viola Fern (Watt) Shake. He was a farmer, livestock hauler and a U.S. mail carrier. James served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received a Purple Heart. He was a member of the Sandborn United Methodist Church, Lyons American Legion Post No. 479 and a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge F&AM...

GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Tuesday and Wednesday included one vehicle repossession, two title checks, one 911 transfer, two information only, one juvenile/delinquent, two vandalism, two custody dispute/exchange, one drug investigation, one school/foot patrol, one disorderly conduct, one brush fire, two missing/runaway juvenile, one accident with personal injury, two accidents with property damage, one lost and found, one suicide or attempt, four medical/illness, two animal complaints, two VIN checks, two suspicious vehicles/persons, three assists to other agencies, three harassment complaints, two reckless drivers, two thefts-other, one disabled/stranded vehicle, one welfare check/concern, one assist to the utility department, one animal/canine removed, one domestic dispute/neighbor, one open door/garage, one battery and 10 traffic stops.. ...

Festival of Trees Saturday and Sunday The Festival of Trees, a fundraiser for the Shawnee Theatre, will continues today and Sunday at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds building - on State Road 54, one mile east of Switz City. More than 30 trees are decorated in spectacular themes by volunteers with local businesses, groups, and individuals sponsoring each tree. ...