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Hamilton retires after 30 years as Shakamak cook
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
JASONVILLE ---- For 30 years, JoAnn Hamilton has had someplace to be. She has had hungry mouths to feed. But all of that changed Aug. 6. Hamilton retired from Shakamak High School as a cook, a job she has done since 1972. "I had first applied as an aide. Margaret Warrick (the kitchen supervisor at the time) got my application out and I went to work for her," Hamilton recalled...
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Ann Toney
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
EULESS, Texas ---- Ann Toney, 87, of Euless, Texas and formerly of Linton, passed away at 7:26 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, 2002, at West Park Nursing Center in Euless. Born March 6, 1915, in Cass County, she was the daughter of Royden and Mary Jane (Simpson) Rea...
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Bernice F. Alsman
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
SULLIVAN ---- Bernice F. Alsman, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002, in Southwood Nursing Center in Terre Haute. Born March 11, 1922, in Sullivan County, she was the daughter of William "Erwin" and Jessie (Ranard) Mayfield...
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Bloomfield plays better
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
Bloomfield volleyball coach Susie Schulte said that her Lady Cardinals showed improvement Tuesday night, despite a 21-14, 18-21, 21-8, 21-9 decision to Bedford North Lawrence at Glover Gymnasium. "Our effort was better last night," said Schulte, whose Lady Cards slipped to 1-4 with their third loss to the Class 4A team. "I wasn't displeased with the game at all...
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Hole-in-ones
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
Bob Clark and Jake McIntosh recently recorded hole-in-ones at the Phil Harris Golf Course. Club pro Bart Beard said that Clark hit his ace from 110 yards away on No. 1O. He added that McIntosh's shot on Saturday was from about 150 yards out on No. 7...
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WRV evens SWIAC mark
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
White River Valley disposed of Eastern 21-9, 21-16, 18-21, 21-11 in a South Western Indiana Athletic Conference volleyball match at Switz City Tuesday night. Amber Williams led a balanced attack for the winners (2-1 overall, 1-1 in the SWIAC) with 13 kills, 12 digs and one assist. Williams also was 18-for-18 serving with 11 points and one ace...
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Lady Miners continue to roll in volleyball
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
Linton-Stockton started strong and finished strong as the Lady Miners remained unbeaten after a 21-11, 21-19, 20-22, 21-12 victory over host Loogootee Tuesday night. "We got another big win," said L-S volleyball coach Mike Misner. "We started out strong in all four games...
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Union remains unbeaten in volleyball
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
In a battle of two undefeated volleyball teams, Union (Dugger) defeated visiting Vincennes Lincoln 21-9, 21-12, 23-21 Tuesday night. "I felt like we played well in games one and two," said Union (Dugger) coach Tammy Meurer. "In the third game, we let up and little bit and the next thing you know we are facing game point."...
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Linton Karting Association results
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
Dillon Deckard was among the winners in the Linton Karting Association races, which took place at Bakersfield Raceway in Linton Saturday. Linton Karting Association Saturday August 24 Kids ---- 1. Dillon Deckard; 2. Bryce Vandivier Rookies ---- 1. Christopher Angell; 2. Kenny Niflis; 3. Cody Johnson...
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Tennis courts closed
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
The tennis courts at Humphreys Park will be closed from late Thursday afternoon until late Friday afternoon for repairs. The Linton-Stockton boys tennis team and coach Brad McKinney will fill cracks after practice on Thursday. The material will need 24 hours to dry...
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Linton's doubles team earns win
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
The Linton-Stockton No. 2 doubles team of Grant Karazsia and Ryan Baker teamed up for a straight-set victory over the Vincennes Rivet pair of Shawyn Ho/Stanton Seivers 6-4, 6-4 Tuesday at Humphreys Park. It was the only win for the Miners' boys tennis team, who suffered a 4-1 loss to the Patriots...
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Eastern boys, girls cross country previews
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
EASTERN HEIGHTS ---- Eastern girls cross country coach Mike Caldwell has his top two runners returning from last season's South Western Indiana Athletic Conference championship team. "We are missing two out of our top five at the conference and we are missing three of our top seven," said Caldwell, who is beginning his 13th season as girls coach at EHS. "We will just have to wait and see."...
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Rural Jasonville couple busted with pot
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
A husband and wife are behind bars today at the Greene County Jail after they were arrested at the Martin State Forest in southeastern Greene County on Tuesday afternoon. James C. Warner, 33 of rural Jasonville, was arrested for resisting law enforcement, dealing in over 10 pounds of marijuana, cultivating marijuana and possession of over 30 grams of marijuana...
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Bloomfield teachers say they won't show at open house
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
A school open house is a time for parents to meet with their child's teachers. At least that's the way it normally works. But on Thursday at the Bloomfield School open house, some teachers are expected to be missing. Last week, members of the Bloomfield Teachers Association voted not to attend the open house as a way of protesting the fact they have been without a contract for two years...
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Plans still moving forward for skateboard park
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
When Sue Altamore decided to head up a move to build a skateboard park in Linton earlier this summer, she probably didn't dream it would take so long to get it rolling ... so to speak. The first meeting of the pro-skatepark group this summer met Thursday upstairs in the Markle Music building on Linton's South Main Street. Those attending ranged from younger children to teens to adult businesspeople...
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Richeson believed in being a hands-on superintendent
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
There are people who say they care about kids, yet do nothing. And then there's Richard "Wheezer" Richeson. Richeson wasn't just an educator, he was and continues to be a leader and mentor for students. He was superintendent of the Bloomfield School District for 33 years...
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New Volunteer Center to focus on Greene County youth, education
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
Do you have a special talent you'd be willing to share with area youth? Do you want to pass on your knowledge gathered over the years to help our youth stay on the straight-and-narrow path of a solid and worthwhile education? Would you be willing to open up your business to allow a teen-ager to get a glimpse of a future career?...
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Floe M. Roudebush
(Local News ~ 08/28/02)
Floe M. Roudebush, 90, of Linton, passed away at 10:31 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born June 23, 1912 in Smith Township, she was the daughter of Albert Dunn and Laura (Markle) English. She worked for the woolen mill in Bloomfield and also the chair factory in Linton. She also helped her husband on the farm. She was a member of the Switz City Christian Church...
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