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May won't seek re-election as county GOP chairman
(Local News ~ 02/28/07)
There will be a changing of the leadership in the Greene County Republican Central Committee in a re-organizational caucus set for Saturday morning near Switz City. The meeting of the party officers and precinct committeemen will take place at 9 a.m. in the Greene County Cooperative Extension Service conference room at the fairgrounds...
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What does your favorite color say about you?
(Local News ~ 02/28/07)
What's your favorite color say about you? According to an article on MSN.com, your favorite color can say a lot. Red -- The color of passion, anger and high blood pressure. Red is a primal color. It represents primal urges, like lust and fury. Orange -- Orange is a mellowed red -- and it takes primal, lusty urges and mellows them with a softer vibe. Orange is also close to gold, the color of success and wealth...
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Mildred Bohnert
(Obituary ~ 02/28/07)
Mildred Bohnert, 94, of Plainfield and formerly of Jasonville, passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007 at Plainfield Healthcare Center. Born Sept. 9, 1912 in Jasonville, she was the daughter of David Foy and Laura Hanners Foy. She had worked at Real Silk Factory in Linton...
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Mark Gregory Horning
(Obituary ~ 02/28/07)
Mark Gregory Horning, 54, of Bloomington, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007 at his residence. He was born Aug. 23, 1952 in Washington to Miles Eugene Horning and Donna Sue Killion. He was a builder contractor for Horning Construction in Ellettsville. He was a U.S. Marine and a member of Odon VFW and ABATE...
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Tom Sparks
(Obituary ~ 02/28/07)
Tom Sparks, 65, of Worthington, passed away Tuesday evening, Feb. 27, 2007 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home Worthington Chapel and will posted later at www.welchcornett.com.
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Cardinals advance with win over Union
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/07)
The Bloomfield Cardinals advanced to the semifinal round of the White River Valley Sectional with a 47-31 victory over Union (6-16) Wednesday night in Switz City. The Cardinals (7-15) will play Friday night at 7:30 p.m. against White River Valley (5-17) -- who defeated Holy Cross in the second contest Wednesday...
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North Knox upsets Eastern Greene in sectional opener
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/07)
BICKNELL -- For all of you who had Eastern Greene already moving on in your IHSAA bracket office pool, hopefully you used a pencil with a big eraser. It was supposed to be Eastern Greene's only easy win if they were going to win a third straight sectional title, but North Knox had other plans when it comes to allowing the T-birds the opportunity to defend their sectional title on their home floor...
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Third quarter propels Lakers past Eels
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/07)
SWITZ CITY -- Steven McNabb, Justin Cox and Billy Newton combined for 51 points on 53 percent as the trio led Shakamak to a 63-55 victory over Clay City in the opening game of the Class A White River Valley Sectional here Tuesday night. The defending sectional champion Lakers, who improved to 13-9, ran their offense to almost perfection -- making 51 percent of their shots, 47 percent on 3-pointers and shooting 70 percent from the foul line...
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Area sports notes
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/07)
Youth league sign-ups continue in Dugger The Dugger Youth League will have two more times for baseball and softball sign-ups. Boys ages 4-15 and girls ages 6-16 can participate. Cost is $35 for one child and $50 for family. Sign-ups will continue from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 1 and from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 4...
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Denbo's legislation for maintenance of forests advances
(Local News ~ 02/28/07)
State Rep. Jerry Denbo (D-French Lick) received overwhelming support from the Indiana House of Representatives for his legislation that provides a stronger set of incentives for the maintenance of Indiana forests. House Bill 1657 provides tax relief and various considerations for owners of land with native forests or forest plantations...
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Ag Day set for March 16
(Local News ~ 02/28/07)
SWITZ CITY -- The annual Greene County Ag Day program will be March 16 at the fairgrounds. Dinner will be served from 5-8 p.m. The program is sponsored jointly by the Greene County Extension Service, a County Ag Day Committee and the local agriculture business community...
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Worthington to sell surplus equipment
(Local News ~ 02/28/07)
WORTHINGTON -- The Worthington Town Council on Monday night announced it will attempt to sell several pieces of surplus town equipment -- including six metal desks, 15 wooden chairs and three metal tables -- that is now stored in the town garage. At the suggestion of council member Mackey Stahl, the council agreed to place the surplus items in the upcoming White River Valley High School FFA Consignment Auction next month...
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Plans for new West Gate village announced
(Local News ~ 02/28/07)
LOOGOOTEE -- Tuesday marked a historic day in the development of the West Gate at Crane Technology Park. The project is officially off the ground with a signed contract for professional services by a private developer who has an ambitious plan to make the multi-million tech park an innovative showcase for economic development for the entire state...
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Village at West Gate will include many things
(Local News ~ 02/28/07)
LOOGOOTEE -- Admittedly, Steve Henke and Dale Ankrom, partners in WestGate at Crane Development Co., LCC -- an investment of Throgmartin-Henke Land Partners based in Indianapolis -- are excited about plans they have for the immediate development of the West Gate at Crane Technology Park near Crane Village...
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Voters have until March 9 to contest candidate's eligibility
(Local News ~ 02/28/07)
There's been talk recently regarding political candidates eligibility to run for office due to questions regarding what voting district they live in or if they even live within the city limits. According to Margie Cullison, a clerk in the voter registration office, when filing for office, if the address given by the candidate is valid, the voter registration office has to use that address...
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Meetings scheduled to offer updates on Goose Pond
(Local News ~ 02/28/07)
SWITZ CITY -- The Greene County Community Learning Center, in conjunction with the Department of Natural Resources, is sponsoring a series of presentations on the status of the Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area project. The upcoming programs will look at the current stage of restoration, future plans and the wildlife viewing opportunities currently available...
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GCEDC to meet Thursday
(Local News ~ 02/28/07)
The Greene County Economic Development Corporation board of directors will meet at noon tomorrow (Thursday) at the Old Bank restaurant. The group is expected to formally be introduced to new executive director Joan Bethell who started her duties about a week ago. An announcement will also be made on the location of the GCEDC's office...
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Colts establish rules for visit
(Local News ~ 02/28/07)
After making a few stops with the Vince Lombardi Trophy as part of the Colts World Championship Trophy Tour, some rules and regulations will be enforced. The Colts Championship Trophy Tour will stop at the Roy Clark Community Building in Linton's Humphreys Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday...
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There's still plenty of time to declare candidacy for town councils
(Local News ~ 02/28/07)
Although the deadline to file as a candidate for city council has passed, the deadline to file for town council candidacy has not. Margie Cullison, voter's registration clerk, explained that Aug. 1 is the deadline to file for town council candidacy. Bloomfield, Lyons, Switz City, Worthington, and Newberry all have town councils, whereas Linton and Jasonville have city councils...
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WELCH UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD BANK LEGISLATION PASSES THROUGH HOUSE
(Local News ~ 02/28/07)
District 60 State Rep. Peggy Welch (D-Bloomington) received overwhelming support from the Indiana House of Representatives on Thursday on her legislation that provides for the establishment of a Public Umbilical Cord Blood Bank. House Bill 1348 mandates that the State Department of Health to establish and maintain a Public Umbilical Cord Blood Bank. The Department of Health would also be responsible for adopting rules concerning the procedures for collecting umbilical cord blood donations...
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Shakamak Cal Ripken Boys League to join Shakamak Girls League
(High School Sports ~ 02/28/07)
The Shakamak Cal Ripken Boys League has dissolved, as it originally was, and will be joining the Shakamak Girls Softball League to establish a community youth league starting this spring. There will be coordinators added from the boys league to the already established officers of the girls league. This will form one united Board of Directors for the new youth league from both sides...
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