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Lyons Senior Center has many activities
(Local News ~ 10/24/06)
LYONS -- Though everyone is welcome at the Lyons Senior Center, it's the place to be for the over-60 crowd. "Everybody is welcome," said director Arzella Ahnert. "It's not just for a select few. There's no age limit to come. The center belongs to the people here."...
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Schulte has brought experience to youthful Cardinals
(High School Sports ~ 10/24/06)
After winning three matches in 48 hours in the friendly confines of Glover Gymnasium here Saturday night, the Bloomfield High School volleyball program now has 11 sectional championships in volleyball, dating back to the first in 1975. In her third stint as volleyball coach at BHS, Susie Schulte has led the Lady Cardinals to five sectional championships (1994, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2006)...
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Lady Cards work hard during summer
(High School Sports ~ 10/24/06)
Sports Editor BLOOMFIELD -- There's a saying among coaches who have a desire to lead programs to championships that basically states that championships aren't won during the season, but in the offseason. Not yet ready to crown his team favorites in any tournament, Jim Rose, who is set to begin his fourth season as coach of the Bloomfield Lady Cardinals' basketball team, is hoping that a strong summer commitment will pay off throughout the upcoming season...
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Don Alvidore Hunter
(Obituary ~ 10/24/06)
Don Alvidore Hunter, 88, of Bloomfield, passed away 12:25 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006 at his residence in Bloomfield. Born Oct. 6, 1918 in Greene County, he was the son of Winfred and Elsie (Huffman) Hunter. He was a supervisor for REMC retiring Nov. ...
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Clinton A. "Clint" Cunningham
(Obituary ~ 10/24/06)
Clinton A. "Clint" Cunningham, 98, of Linton, passed away at 4:20 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, 2006 at Lyons Health & Living Center. He was born in Linton on Sept. 10, 1908, the son of Tom and Clara Cunningham. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He and his wife owned and operated Cunningham Grocery in Linton for several years, raised cattle, and he retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He attended the Westside Church of Christ in Sullivan...
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Leonard Beck
(Obituary ~ 10/24/06)
Leonard Beck, 80, of Linton, passed away at 9:03 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 23, 2006 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Greene County on Dec. 2, 1925 to Marion Beck and Marie Booker Beck. He was a member of the Pleasantville United Methodist Church, a Word War II Army veteran, the American Legion Post 22 in Linton, and a retired coal miner from Hawthorne Mine...
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Man faces charges from Bloomfield school break-in
(Local News ~ 10/24/06)
A Bloomfield man is currently being held in the Greene County Jail after being arrested on charges stemming from a recent break-in at the Bloomfield High School. James Bex, 25, was arrested Oct. 18 in connection with the Sept. 27 break-in and has been charged with one count of burglary, a class C felony, and four counts of theft, class D felonies...
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Teenagers' reaction to assault on date surprises advocate
(Local News ~ 10/24/06)
Teen Night at the Greene County Boys and Girls Club usually provides a safe haven for local teens to hang out, but a surprise was in store for those in attendance Friday. "We had a few actors who were kids that hadn't been to the club and we staged a mock teen dating violence episode," explained Christa Turpin, advocate for the Middle Way House. "The other kids did not know it was fake and so they got to witness the way these things happen."...
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Hometown Matters offers an alternative
(Local News ~ 10/24/06)
While attending an informative meeting Monday night in Terre Haute, Linton Mayor Tom Jones learned about Hometown Matters, a funding mandate, which if passed by the legislature, would help fund cities, towns and local governments. During the meeting, Jones said trying to change the tax structure to get away from property taxes and give local government a tool kit was discussed...
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Eastern Greene board candidates explain views
(Local News ~ 10/24/06)
EASTERN HEIGHTS -- About 50 concerned citizens turned out to hear six Eastern Greene School Board candidates answer questions submitted by the public in an open forum Monday night. Three seats on the board will be determined in the upcoming general election Nov. 7...
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Hospice care offers comfort, care during tough times
(Local News ~ 10/24/06)
Linton Mayor Tom Jones signed a proclamation last week declaring November National Hospice Month. "All to often people facing terminal illnesses don't know where to turn for comfort and support," said Candace Templeton, a social worker with VistaCare. "Throughout this month, our goal is to continue to diminish the fears that make people reluctant to talk about death and to let them know about the supportive, compassionate and pain-reliving services that hospice provides."...
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Regional tickets on sale
(High School Sports ~ 10/24/06)
Tickets for the Class A North Daviess Volleyball Regional will be on sale at Bloomfield High School through 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Season tickets for the regional are $7. The Lady Cardinals will face Tecumseh at noon Saturday to be followed by Loogootee vs. Rockville. The championship match is set for 8 p.m...
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