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Hoffer moves from WRV to Linton
(Local News ~ 08/03/05)
The opportunity to teach only Spanish is what made Ingle Hoffer leave White River Valley High School, where she taught for 18 1/2 years, to teach at Linton-Stockton High School. "I liked the people (at WRV). I liked the students (at WRV), but I wanted to teach all Spanish," she said. "I'm excited about that. That's why I switched so I could teach all Spanish. That's what I like."...
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Shakamak all-stars win tournament
(High School Sports ~ 08/03/05)
TERRE HAUTE ---- Shakamak 9-and-under all-star team won five games to clinch a first place finish at Terre Haute North. On Sunday, July 24, Shakamak faced its first of three pool play opponents and defeated Clinton 13-3. It took just three innings before Shakamak blew the game wide open...
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Union begins volleyball summer program
(High School Sports ~ 08/03/05)
DUGGER ---- With the way the IHSAA has set up its year round policy of practice, Union volleyball coach Tammy Meurer is looking to take advantage in her 17th-season as coach on a successful summer program to win the school's fourth straight sectional title...
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Kathleen N. Pierce
(Obituary ~ 08/03/05)
Kathleen N. Pierce, 60, of Switz City, passed away at 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, 2005. Born Nov. 10, 1944 in Linton, she was the daughter of George and Catherine May Koester. She was a member of the Providence Baptist Church near Linton. Survivors include: two sons, Mike Gentry of Linton and James Gentry of Aurora; two step-sons, Dean Pierce and Steven Pierce, both of Linton; one step-daughter Jane Passen of Linton; and seven grandchildren...
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William "Bill" Herring
(Obituary ~ 08/03/05)
William "Bill" Herring, 85, of Linton, passed away at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at his residence. Born May 2, 1920 in Greene County, he was the son of Clyde and Verna N. (Fletcher) Herring. He worked for General Motors before earning his degree in education. ...
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Family Life Center to hold class
(Local News ~ 08/03/05)
The Family Life Center and the Linton First Christian Church will conduct a creation class that will touch on many subjects that pertain to the book of Genesis. The class will take a look at Genesis chapter one, a Biblical and scientific approach, said Dianne Langer, director of the Family Life Center...
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Family Life Center to hold silent auction
(Local News ~ 08/03/05)
During this year's Bloomfield Apple Festival, a silent auction will be conducted with all proceeds going to the Family Life Center in Bloomfield. The silent auction will take bids for handmade quilts made by local ladies groups, area churches and individuals...
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'Shop With A Cop' deadline is Aug. 5
(Local News ~ 08/03/05)
Area families in need of assistance buying their children clothing for the upcoming school year can apply through the Linton Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 105. FOP president, Lt. Troy Jerrell, said any family in the county is eligible to sign up for the back-to-school Shop-With-A-Cop program. Selection is based on income and number of children in the family, he said, and is for children in kindergarten through grade 8...
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Sign moved from Humphreys Park
(Local News ~ 08/03/05)
For many years, visitors to Humphreys Park were greeted by a large, green sign saying "You'll Like Linton"; however the sign has now found a new home. Due to a future construction project by the state ---- which will widen the entrance to Park Road ---- the sign had to be moved...
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Area sports briefs
(High School Sports ~ 08/03/05)
Softball tourney The Second Annual Matthew Fuhrman Memorial Softball Tournament will be held Aug. 12-14 at the Shoals Ball Park. There will be a $125 entry fee with all proceeds going to the Matthew Fuhrman Scholarship Fund. This would be an excelent opportunity to play some great softball and support a very worthwhile event. Please contact Pat Garrett at (812) 247-3420 for more detailed information...
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