Stories from Friday, November 13, 2009

Simon Lloyd "Poppie" Wright, 75, of Linton, died Monday morning, Nov. 9 at his residence. He was born in English on Aug. 14, 1934, the son of Simon and Alice (Waddle) Wright. He retired as a General Motors master mechanic. He is survived by his wife, whom he married, Oct. ...

We need to pat some people on the back for doing a good job in keeping their community at the forefront of their thoughts. Too many homes in Bloomfield are not properly marked, and that concerns the council and Bloomfield Police Department. In case of an emergency, the council and BPD -- and other emergency personnel -- understand that time is important...

Later this month, CNN will announce its No. 1 "hero" for 2009. Heroes are young and old, animal or human, and from all walks of life. This piece is to honor our own everyday "heroes": Military personnel and veterans, law enforcement, first responders, mental health workers, farmers, rescuers, the clergy, environmentalists, anyone who works with children, health care workers, caregivers to the elderly, in home caregivers to the infirm and sick, all volunteers, animal advocates, resilient people, anyone who repairs or fixes things, respectful, accepting, and kind persons, supportive family members and friends, lovable pets, customer service individuals, i.e. ...

EASTERN HEIGHTS -- A mixture of high-tech and hands-on help offers Eastern Greene students new ways to learn, courtesy of a writing center and new on-line course supplements. The writing center developed by English teacher Lori Vandeventer was inspired by her time at Indiana State University, where she served as a tutor in the ISU writing lab...

The large red-colored letters "ART..." in front of 32 E. Main Street in downtown Bloomfield tells the story of this new business. It's a place for art and photography, a place to dream and experiment in a cultural and economical way. "Casa del Muse Art Gallery and Studio" opened Oct. 3...

Marianne (Humphreys) Barton, 65, of Jasonville, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. She was born Sept. 28, 1944 in Sullivan, the daughter of Willard Humphreys and Lula Grace (Parker) Humphreys Marianne had recently worked at the Twist & Shake in Jasonville serving as manager, also she previously worked at Sea Cove, Crosscut, Klein's Kountry Kitchen, Sharon's Kountry Kitchen restaurants and General Electric in Linton from 1963-1976...

Mary I. Sturgis, 88, of Worthington, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 at the residence of her daughter. She was born Sept. 7, 1921, in Bridgeport, to Virgil and Lula (Hollingsworth) Hunt. She was a homemaker. Member of V. F. W. Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, both of Worthington...

Judith Ann Shepherd, 68, of Worthington, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 12, 2009 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born Nov. 19, 1940 in Anderson to William H. and Lucille (Edmunds) Haverly. She worked for several insurance agencies in Indianapolis area for over 30 years, the last was M-J Insurance. She was a member of Worthington Christian Church,and Newberry Chapter #198 Order of Eastern Star...

Mabel I. Patmore, 95, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 at Mt. Vernon Nursing & Rehab. She was born Dec. 9, 1913 in Crawford County, to Rev. M. W. and Eunice (Roberson) Roberson. Mabel was a homemaker, she loved to bowl and square dance...

James F. Christenberry, 77, of Bloomfield,died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. He was born July 8, 1932 to Roley and Minnie (Lyons) Christenberry. James worked in sawmills, logging and tree trimming. Surviving are: his fiance' of 31 years, Jenny "Virginia" Cook; six children, Janet Allen, James W. "Bill" Christenberry, Jack Christenberry, Judy Brummett, John Christenberry and Jane Lagenour; two step-children, Billy Cook and Michelle Johnson; 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and one nephew...

GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CIVIL CASES Capital One Bank (USA) NA v. Kirk E. Richardson, collection Capital One Bank (USA) NA v. Christy L. Shields, collection Lynn Ann Rowe v. Harold Lee Rowe, Jr., dissolution U.S. Bank National Association ND v. Roger S. Hamm, collection...

GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Thursday included one title check, one request for information only, one utility repair, one funeral escort, two medical/illness, one alarm, two animal complaints, two suspicious vehicles/persons, two assists to other agencies and three traffic stops...

It's bell ringing season for the Greene County Salvation Army. But the fundraiser -- which runs until Dec. 31 -- is still in need of volunteers. "We have a few. A few of them did it last year," explained Lori Kahl, unit chairperson for the Greene County Salvation Army...

It's full speed ahead on construction of the stretch of Interstate 69 that runs from Oakland City in Gibson County to north of NSA Crane in Greene County at the U.S. 231 interchange. Starting last Monday, about 50 appraisers began meeting with landowners in this 68-mile stretch of the highway to negotiate land purchases...

A rural Bloomfield couple arrested a week ago were in court this week on a string of drug-related charges. Lori A. Hartman, 34, and Gregory S. Thatcher, 44, were arraigned in Greene Circuit Court and have been released from jail on bond. An investigation into the couple's activities began after a staff member from the Eastern Greene School made a report to the Greene County Sheriff's Department on Nov. 5 concerning possible drug-dealing in the home...

Jasonville Lodge 530 F&AM The Jasonville Lodge 530 F&AM meeting has been canceled and will be scheduled at a later date. Four Rivers Resources The 2009 annual organizational meeting of the Four Rivers Resource Services, Inc. Board of Directors is at 6 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the conference room of the regional offices on State Road 59 South in Linton...