Stories from Wednesday, December 27, 2006

It can't be said that Teresa Ellis doesn't like adventure. After she and her husband, Tom, completed the Appalachian Trail in 2001, Teresa began planning to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Last summer, her dream became a reality when, for 11 weeks, she hiked the beautiful trail. ...

Sonya A. Workman, 64, of Linton, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. Arrangements are pending at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton. Final arrangements will be posted at www.andersonpoindexter.com.

HARTFORD CITY -- Bonnie Lou Vallad, 28, passed away at 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2006 due to injuries sustained in an auto accident in Muncie. She was born on July 13, 1978 to William A. Vallad Jr. and Rebecca "Becky" Ann (Moore) Williams in Marion...

Doris A. Schubla, 79, of Linton, passed away at 8:27 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006, at Lyons Health & Living Center. She was born Jan. 7, 1927, in Linton, the daughter of John R. and Georgia (Mitchaner) Himebrook. She was a member of the Linton First Baptist and for 30 years took care of the elderly in their homes...

Catherine R. Griffith, 77, of Lizton and formerly of Jasonville, passed away at 7:58 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 25, 2006 at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. Born March 1, 1929 in Coalmont, she was the daughter of Oscar Thomas Black Sr. and Naomi Madge (Crosby) Black...

Georgia L. Clark, 83, of Bedford formerly and of Sandborn, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2006. Arrangements are pending at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel in Linton. Final arrangements will be posted at www.andersonpoindexter.com.

WORTHINGTON -- A pair of young trappers got a real surprise earlier this month when they caught a large-sized bobcat in Jefferson Township -- about three miles west of Worthington. Fifteen-year-old Eldon Martin and his 13-year-old brother have been trapping about a year with coons and foxes as their prime targets...

Local law enforcement agencies are reminding those who plan on consuming alcoholic beverages when celebrating the new year to drink responsibly. "If they're going to be out and consuming alcoholic beverages and need a ride home, we just ask that they call someone or have a designated driver but to please refrain from consuming alcohol and getting behind the wheel," said Greene County Sheriff Leon Allen. ...

The recent Bloomfield IGA robbery is still being investigated by local law enforcement authorities. Police continue to look for answers that will lead to the arrest of the male suspect who got away with a small amount of cash. During an interview this morning, Bloomfield Police Commissioner Tom Franklin told The Daily World, "The investigation is continuing at this time."...

As his time as Greene County sheriff is coming to an end, Leon Allen is reflecting on his eight years of service to the citizens of Greene County. "We've seen a lot of positives here and a few negatives, but overall ... with my 30 plus years of law enforcement experience -- 22 1/2 years with the Indiana State Police and eight years as sheriff -- I will have to admit that these past eight years will have to be the most memorable of my law enforcement career," Allen said...

Jared Rehmel, a 2006 graduate of Shakamak High School, has been on a scoring tear of late for the Olney Central College Blue Knights. In a 90-86 victory over Boys to Men Academy of Chicago on Dec. 15, Rehmel scored a career-high 25 points. Boys to Men Academy, which has a line-up featuring 6-9 DePaul signee Mac Koshwal, 7-1 Louisville recruit Clarence Holloway and 6-3 Illinois target Leon Freeman, lost for just the third time in 16 games...