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Shakamak student travels to Europe
(Local News ~ 09/16/04)
When Jenna Barton traveled to Europe in June, she was so overwhelmed by the history and beauty of what she saw that she wished she could share it with her family. "I saw so many things that had so much history; it hit me like a ton of bricks," said the Shakamak High School senior...
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Northview tops Union
(High School Sports ~ 09/16/04)
On Tuesday, the Union Bulldogs lost a tough match to the Northview Knights 29-27, 25-22, 25-21. Angel Bowman had five kills and two digs. Stacey Secrest had 19 points, 10 aces, 13 kills, three assists, and 15 digs. Brandi McCammon had four points and four digs. Amanda Thompson had three kills and three digs...
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WRV, Bloomfield suffer loses in tennis
(High School Sports ~ 09/16/04)
It's becoming a pattern for the White River Valley tennis team as they lost another 3-2 decision on Wednesday, this time to Terre Haute South. Mike Powell and Brandt Zimmerly continue to pick up wins throughout the season at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, respectively...
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Linton getting ready for golf sectional action
(High School Sports ~ 09/16/04)
SULLIVAN ---- The Linton Miners' golf team got its final tune-up before Saturday's sectional play when they traveled to the very same course the team will compete on Saturday. On Wednesday, the Sullivan Golden Arrows defeated the Miners, 208-231. But for Linton coach Aaron Lynn, he just hopes his team was able to pick up the experience they needed on the Elks to shoot solid scores on Saturday...
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Eastern faces Perry Central
(High School Sports ~ 09/16/04)
If Eastern Greene football fans thought things were bad after a 65-0 loss to West Washington last Friday, they may be in for a rude awakening Friday once the final score is posted against the class A seventh-ranked team, the Perry Central Commodores...
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Eastern falls to Patriots
(High School Sports ~ 09/16/04)
The Eastern Greene Thunderbirds' volleyball team lost a tough five set match to Owen Valley Wednesday, 25-18, 19-25, 26-24, 25-17, 17-15. "In the first game of the match, we were making mental mistakes," said Eastern Greene coach Gina Ingram. "Our passing wasn't the greatest. It seemed as if we were forcing the ball and that ended in mistakes...
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Linton looking to bury Gophers
(High School Sports ~ 09/16/04)
Before last Friday night's game against West Vigo, you'd have to go back to the third week of the 2002 season to find the last time the Linton Miners' football team was shutout. It was a 20-0 loss to the Oakland City Wood Memorial. Leaving Roy Williams Field, or any football field for that matter, with a big fat goose egg on the scoreboard isn't something Miners' coach Steve Weber is pleased with. ...
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Harry V. Thompson
(Obituary ~ 09/16/04)
EVANSVILLE ---- Harry V. Thompson, 79, of Evansville, passed away on Monday, Sept. 13, 2004 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville. He was a 1942 graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School. In 1986 he retired from Inland Container after 41 years of service where he was instrumental in forming the union. He enjoyed playing clabber at SWIRCA. He could fix almost anything, but mostly enjoyed working on cars...
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Stella Burkett Owens
(Obituary ~ 09/16/04)
Stella Burkett Owens, 97, of Jasonville, passed away at 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004 at Shakamak Good Samaritan Center in Jasonville. Born Aug. 23, 1907 at Island, Ky., she was the daughter of Aaron and Sallie (White) Gardner. She had been married to Ory E. "Buck" Burkett, who passed away July 1, 1972. She then married Ralph Owens, who passed away in 1979...
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Dittoe talks about efforts of 4community, United Way
(Local News ~ 09/16/04)
James Dittoe from Winning Ways spoke at the Linton Council meeting Monday night updating area residents on the progress being made by the joint efforts of 4community and United Way toward an Implementation Grant from Lilly Endowment. To receive the grant amounting to no more than $500,000 and no less than $50,000 with a 1:1 match, local organizations and city governments must partner with Indiana association of United Ways (IaUW) and determine the county's needs and ways in which to provide those needs and improvements.. ...
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Walk-a-thon to benefit pregnancy center
(Local News ~ 09/16/04)
There will be a walk-a-thon Oct. 2 in Linton's Humphrey's Park to raise funds for the Linton Problem Pregnancy Center. Interested walkers can pick up registration materials at the Problem Pregnancy Center, 139 A St. Northeast, or call (812) 847-4611 to request that the materials be mailed to them, said Roanne Foley, a counselor at the center. She explained that participants will be required to get sponsors to make donations in return for the participant's commitment to walk...
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VBS kids raise money for youth library programs
(Local News ~ 09/16/04)
Youth from five Linton churches who joined together this summer to attend Vacation Bible School donated their VBS offering money to the Linton Margaret Cooper Public Library Children's Department. Erica Roth, pastor at Saron United Church of Christ, said the children raised $300. On Tuesday, five of the youngsters presented a check to Brandy Pattison, acting children's librarian, and Shelley Williams, library director...
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Final plans being put on Apple Festival
(Local News ~ 09/16/04)
The Bloomfield Apple Festival Committee gathered Wednesday evening in a casual park setting. The time is drawing near for this year's festivities. The Apple Festival will be take place in the town park on Oct. 8-9. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. on Oct. 10...
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Charity auction Saturday to benefit children
(Local News ~ 09/16/04)
An auction at the Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds on Saturday will kick off the fundraising campaign for Greene County Clothe A Child and Toys For Tots. "The auction is the first big fundraiser we have," said Karen Strueh, project board member...
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Project H.O.P.E. coming to downtown Bloomfield
(Local News ~ 09/16/04)
Bloomington businesswoman Kelly Harding has what she calls a heavenly vision to help women and close the healthcare deficiency gap in Greene County. Harding is putting her "calling from God" into action with a bold and innovative plan that will bring economic development to the Bloomfield community. ...
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Tigers take down Linton
(High School Sports ~ 09/16/04)
PRINCETON ---- Linton Miners' tennis coach Brad McKinney was hoping for a better outcome from his team after winning the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference, but his team ran into a talented Princeton Tigers' squad and fell on the road 4-1. "Princeton is a really good team," said McKinney. "That's one of the main reasons why we wanted them on our schedule. They play a lot of the Evansville schools, and we wanted to strengthen our schedule this season."...
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