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Gennicks wants to help prepare students for future
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Frank "Frog" Gennicks admits he "is the new kid on the block" when it comes to the Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees. But that does not deter his desire to serve on the board. "I am here for the kids first. Whether it is from the classroom, sports or other extra-curricular activities we want better-rounded students, and to prepare them for their futures," Gennicks said...
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Eels edge Miners
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Ellen Morris went 2-for-3 and scored two runs and Kari Bettenbrock knocked in two runs to lead Clay City to a 5-3 victory over visiting Linton-Stockton in a conference softball game Tuesday. The Lady Eels improved to 4-4 with the victory. Freshman Jamie Abbott was the starting and losing pitcher for Linton, who slipped to 4-8 with its second straight loss...
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Lakers win ninth
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Shakamak, ranked No. 3 in the Class A baseball poll, scored six runs in the first inning and went on to defeat Eastern 8-5 in a South Western Indiana Athletic Conference game at Jasonville Tuesday night. The Lakers (9-3) came up with nine hits as Brian Barber with 2-for-3 with a double. Cody Stockrahm had two hits, including a double, and Alex Gerber also had a double...
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Miners shoot 157
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Linton-Stockton fired a 157, which earned the Miner golfers three wins in a match at Phil Harris Golf Course Tuesday. West Vigo was second with a 173, White River Valley had a 176 and Shakamak finished with 183. Tim Fish and Nick Fusco of Linton each shot 36 to tie for low medalist. Also for the Miners, Drew Dunkerly had a 42 and Kevin Dale fired a 43...
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Cards take WRV in tennis
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
For the second time this month, Bloomfield's girls tennis team defeated White River Valley. The Lady Cardinals (6-4) swept doubles and won two of three singles matches as they posted a 4-1 victory over the short-handed host Lady Wolverines Tuesday. Bloomfield defeated WRV 3-2 on April 15...
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Cards now 7-3
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Kara Campbell tossed a no-hitter as Bloomfield defeated Cloverdale 4-0 in a non-conference softball game at Bloomfield Tuesday. Campbell (4-3) also helped her own cause with a double. The Lady Cardinals, who won for the seventh time in 10 games, will host Eastern Thursday...
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Paul W. Corbin
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Paul W. Corbin, 84, of Linton, passed away at 10 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at Walnut Creek at Linton. Born June 9, 1917 in Greene County, he was the son of Elsworth and Lelia (Clayton) Corbin. He graduated from Midland High School. He retired from Correll's Furniture in Linton in 1982 where he worked in delivery and repair. He also worked as a self-employed appliance repairman for many years. Earlier he worked at his father's coal mine and at the Paul Gambill Store in Linton...
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Jerry Lee Rice
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Jerry Lee Rice, 64, of Linton, passed away at 5 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at his residence. Born Oct. 1, 1937 in Linton, he was the son of William M. and Ada L. (Alderson) Rice. He owned and operated Rice's Building Supply before retiring in 2000. He was a member of Elks Lodge 866, Loyal Order of Moose 1434, and American Legion Frank Courtney Post...
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Robert H. Humphreys
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Robert H. Humphreys, 77, of Linton, passed away at 1:37 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born June 16, 1924 in Linton, he was the son of Horace and Ethel (Harris) Humphreys. He earned his bachelor's degree from Rollins College in Winter Haven, Fla., and did graduate work at Indiana State University and Indiana University. ...
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Miners push Sullivan in track
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Linton-Stockton amassed 62 points, which was 19 points short of Sullivan in a boys track meet at North Daviess Tuesday. The Arrows won with 81 points while the host Cougars tallied 26 points. "I was very proud of the boys last night," said Linton-Stockton boys track coach Aaron Lynn. "To come within 19 points of Sullivan is an accomplishment, as strong as Sullivan is this year."...
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WRV boys third
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
White River Valley's boys track team was third and the Lady Wolverines tied for second in a meet hosted by Northview Tuesday. In the girls meet, Northview won with 102 points while Clay City and WRV both scored 27. Northview also dominated the boys meet, scoring 92.5 points. Clay City was second with 56 points and WRV had 18.5...
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Witty says he'll put stuents first if elected
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Daily Citizen Staff Writer Ralph Witty made it clear Tuesday night his main concern, if elected to the Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees, would be the students in the Linton school system. Witty, who ended a four-year term on the board in 1998, said in his opening statement that during those years he learned a lot about the school system and things that are needed for kids...
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Powell: We are not assistant superintendents
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Bill Powell is seeking re-election for the at-large position on the Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees. He has served on the board since 1990. "I have been around the school all my life. I was a senior in high school when the elementary school was dedicated. I love kids and want to be involved with the school. I just plain love being involved with kids. I have coached, hugged and had a lifelong love affair with kids," Powell stated...
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Superintendent impressed with answers during open forum
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Honesty. That's what caught Doug Rose's attention during the Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees candidates open forum Tuesday night in the high school gym. "They had already given it some thought to what type of questions would be asked, and what their answers were going to be," the superintendent said after the event co-sponsored by The Daily Citizen and Greene County General Hospital. ...
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Massa believes in good teachers, accountability
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Larry Massa has served on the Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees before, and is aware of the responsibilities involved with the position. Massa said Tuesday night he would like the opportunity to serve again. In his opening statement, Massa said the school needs to be preparing students for life after school. He also outlined what he believes are the roles of the teachers, administration, and school board members...
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Moore faces charges following dispute with girlfriend
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Darryl W. Moore, 22 of Linton, was in the Greene County Jail this morning following a disagreement with his live-in girlfriend. On Tuesday at 7:26 p.m., Linton police officer Paul Clark responded to a call from Fast Max East in reference to a woman who had been involved in a battery case...
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Spinks looking forward to another four years on board
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Before Fred Spinks became a member of the Linton-Stockton Board of School Trustees four years ago, he had an idea how important the school was to the community. He just didn't realize how important until beginning his duties. "In my four years on the board I have learned many things, but none any more important than realizing just how important this school is to the youth of our community," Spinks, the current board president, said during his opening statement at the open forum for board candidates Tuesday night in the high school gym.. ...
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Linton girls outrun CC
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Linton-Stockton's junior high girls track team defeated Clay City 92-17 in a dual meet Monday. Emily Gather captured first place in two individual events. She won the high jump with an effort of four feet, four inches. She also beat the competition in the long jump at 13-6...
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WRV loses on road
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
Amy Henry had three hits, including a two-run double in the first inning, but White River Valley dropped a 14-2 decision to host South Knox in five innings Tuesday. Mary Beth Fiscus had two singles while Stacia Rogers, Ashley Bingham, Sarah Fritz and Tammy Sipes each had a base hit as the Lady Wolverines finished with nine hits...
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Robert E. "Grumpy" Fulford
(Local News ~ 04/24/02)
JASONVILLE ---- Robert E. "Grumpy" Fulford, 78, of Jasonville, passed away at 2:40 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at his residence. Born May 30, 1923 in Vigo County, he was the son of Fred and Alta LeVerne (Beal) Fulford. He was retired from Peabody Coal Company Jasonville Shops. ...
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