Stories from Friday, October 23, 2009

For 25 years, some of the golfers around Linton and Lyons have been staging a "friendly" rivalry that is all about bragging rights on the links. The silver anniversary, 18-hole scramble team match up for the coveted "Scalded Cat Trophy" unfolded Oct. 4 at Phil Harris Golf Course in Linton...

Betty Joan (Withycombe) Montgomery, 73, of Linton, passed away 4:43 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at Greene County General Hospital. Born April 12, 1936 in Greene County, she was the daughter of John Peter and Helen (Carpenter) Rowe. She retired from the kitchen staff at Lyons Health & Living Center and was a member of the Lyons Assembly of God and TOPS in Linton...

WASHINGTON -- Several critical military defense programs at Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center received approval by Congress this week. The programs, totaling $20,710,000, were authorized as part of the FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, which was approved by the House on Oct. 8 and by the Senate Thursday...

The Linton-Stockton Chamber of Commerce, in participation with Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, will host the 13th annual "Buy Indiana" Business Expo. The event -- which is slated for Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the French Lick Resort -- will spotlight about 200 participating vendors and is open to the public...

John W. Doane, 75, Solsberrry, died on Thursday morning, Oct. 22, 2009 at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis following a brief illness. A Greene County native, John was born on October 20, 1934 the son of Jim and Dorothy (Clayton) Doane. ...

GCHD says thanks for help To the Editor: We would like to thank everyone who volunteered at our first H-1 N-1 Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 17. They are all appreciated and many have volunteered to return. Please remember to thank those who you may have met at the clinic...

Are you ready to become a homeowner? Like other states, Indiana has been hit hard by high unemployment rates and an increasing number of foreclosures. Despite tough times, there is a silver lining: With near-record low interest rates, down payment assistance programs and tax incentives, now could be a good time to buy your first home...

Bloomfield youth Jacob Pyne will compete with the best off-road youth motorcycle racers in the world on Sunday. The 11-year-old dirt bike racer -- the son of Jared and Brooke Pyne -- will race at the Ironman GNCC, the final round of the 13-stop Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series. The race takes place at Tom's Marine off of route 47 south of Crawfordsville. As the only stop the tour will make in Indiana, the event marks local racers' best chance to gain national attention...

"I don't think much of it. It costs too much. Fix Medicare first. People do need it, but I don't know how they can do it with public option. Maybe they can give a break in taxes to cover insurance." -- Fred Burger --- "Obama is wrong on a lot of stuff. He has given money for a lot of things he should have saved for until it is needed. I'm not for the healthcare plan."...

James Virgil Brown, 96, of Jasonville, died Friday, October 23, 2009, at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born May 30, 1913 in Jasonville, Ind., the son of Clyde Brown and Florence Gann Brown He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theatre from March 14, 1942 until February 7, 1946. He worked at the Federal Prison in Terre Haute for 20 years as a Correctional Officer and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Jasonville. He enjoyed hunting and fishing...

Beware bullies, there's a new game on the playground and everyone's invited. A bully prevention kick-off will take over the Linton-Stockton Elementary School playground Monday. The kick-off is an opportunity for the community and school to come together and celebrate the creation of a positive atmosphere as well as promote the school's stance on bullying...

Even though United Way is no longer active in the Greene County area, federal employees can make donations to local nonprofit organizations through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), which has recently kicked off its 2009 annual drive. The campaign runs through the month of October. However, donations will be accepted until Dec. 31, 2009...

The Greene County Health Department will offer its second free H1N1 vaccination clinic Saturday to a targeted group of high-risk individuals and the top state health official says the vaccine is safe and recommended. During a statewide conference call with media representatives, Indiana Health Department Commissioner Judith Monroe MD, stressed that the H1N1 vaccine is safe...

A routine traffic stop Thursday night resulted in another meth lab bust and led to the arrest of two Linton men. Rodney R. Shipley, 27, was arrested for allegedly dealing meth by Greene County Sheriff Deputy Jeremy Inman. Randy J. Nickle, 27, was arrested for allegedly dealing meth and possession of paraphernalia by Linton Patrol Officer Cpl. Paul Clark...

GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department responded on Thursday to one vandalism report, two criminal mischief reports, one lost and found, two medical/illnesses, two suspicious persons/vehicles, one domestic dispute and one domestic/neighbor report. The department also had one community relation, one title check, one utility after-hours report, four traffic stops and three assists to other agencies...

GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES Cavalry Portfolio Services LLC v. Mike J. Abrams, collection NCOP XI, LLC v. Robert S. Johnson, collection Sara B. Figg v. Andrew N. Figg, dissolution GREENE SUPERIOR COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Breanna K. Booher, driving while suspended, illegal possession of alcohol by a minor...

American Legion dedication Linton American Legion Post 22 will dedicate its new Veterans Mall Park on Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. All veterans are welcome to attend. Revival at Howesville Howesville Church of God of Prophecy will have revival at 7 p.m Saturday and at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Dinner will be at the Jasonville Boy Scout Cabin after Sunday morning service. Guest speakers are Jesse and Hadassah Bline...