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Locals remember 'Forgotten War'
(Local News ~ 06/27/05)
The Korean War has been known as "The Forgotten War," but at least five area veterans drafted into that war will never forget it and, in fact, are proud of their contributions to the war that started the downfall of communism. "We veterans of the Korean War have an obligation to speak for the thousands who died and paid the supreme sacrifice for our freedom and the freedom of the free world," said Houston Thomas, Linton, who was a corporal in the Army combat engineers. ...
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North beats South in first ever all-star game
(High School Sports ~ 06/27/05)
TERRE HAUTE ---- Four Linton players participated in Saturday's inaugural Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association All-Star Game at Rose-Hulman. Justin Suthard, Brandon Hunt, Josh Jones and Brock Goggins all played in the first-annual game in front of 2,372 fans, but they found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreboard...
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Herb Priest
(Obituary ~ 06/27/05)
Herb Priest, 54, of Linton, passed away Monday, June 27, 2005, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Welch & Cornett Funeral Home Linton Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Arrangements can be viewed at www.welchcornett.com
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Violet E. "Toots" Padgett Keller
(Obituary ~ 06/27/05)
Violet E. "Toots" Padgett Keller, 80, of Linton, passed away at 1 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2005, at Oak Village in Oaktown. Born April 25, 1925 in Oaktown, she was the daughter of William M. and Bertha (Dickerson) Archer. She had been married to Robert Wayne Padgett, who passed away in 1978...
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James O. Hasler
(Obituary ~ 06/27/05)
James O. Hasler, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away at 6 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2005, at his residence. Born February 20, 1927 in Bicknell, he was the son of John Olaf and Arkie (Foster) Hasler. He was married to Janice G. Hasler, who passed away July 1, 2002...
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Ruby Jean Hale
(Obituary ~ 06/27/05)
Ruby Jean Hale, 78, of Worthington, passed away at 12:27 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2005, at the Bloomington Hospital. Born Oct. 22, 1926 in Worthington, she was the daughter of Ted and Mildred (Newsom) Hays. She has been married to Robert L. Hale, who passed away in 1985...
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Matthew Day
(Obituary ~ 06/27/05)
Matthew Day, 27, of Dugger, passed away at 6:40 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2005, at Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan. Funeral arrangements are pending at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton. Final arrangements will be posted on our web site www.andersonpoindexter.com...
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Middle Way House offers programs
(Local News ~ 06/27/05)
Dating can be an exciting time for teenagers. But new responsibilities often mean increased risks. According to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, 44 percent of all sexual violence victims are under the age of 18, while 80 percent of teenagers have experienced sexual harassment...
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Bloomfield plans Fourth of July celebration
(Local News ~ 06/27/05)
Plans for this year's Fourth of July celebration in Bloomfield will include fireworks in the park, vendors on the street and live entertainment. "I think the turnout is usually real good," Terri Coker, president of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, said...
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Support strong for Senior Wellness Center at Glenburn
(Local News ~ 06/27/05)
A public hearing at Glenburn Senior Center June 23 drew an overflow crowd, so some of the nearly 60 patrons sat at a table in an unfinished addition to the center. The hearing, conducted by Southern Indiana Development Commission (SIDC) development specialist Greg Jones, was to gauge public interest in a proposed Senior Wellness Center, for which SIDC will seek a grant. The grant process and the services to be provided by the wellness center also were explained...
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Taking advantage of one more chance
(High School Sports ~ 06/27/05)
TERRE HAUTE ---- Not every high school senior gets the opportunity to play one last football game, but thanks to the Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association and president Greg Barrett, over 80 athletes were given the opportunity for one more hit with the inaugural WVFCA All-Star Game at Rose-Hulman's Cook Stadium Saturday...
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