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Hendrix to celebrate 50th anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 11/12/07)
Mr. and Mrs. Don Hendrix of Bloomfield will celebrate their 50th anniversary Friday. Mr. Hendrix and the former Virginia Donner were married Nov. 16, 1957 in Mount Vernon, Ind. Mr. Hendrix is a retired electrician from Pioneer Hi-Bred and Mrs. Hendrix retired as a vice president from Bloomfield State Bank...
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'Time share' isn't what it used to be
(Column ~ 11/12/07)
If you and I had been talking when I was a kid and you used the words "time share" I would have assumed that you were talking about waiting to use the "two-holer," if you know what I mean. I did not know the meaning of the words "time share" and no one actually used the phrase in conversation. We didn't use the words "condo" or "condominium" either. The closest I could come to the word might have been condor but that is another flight of fancy...
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It's not always easy to show compassion
(Column ~ 11/12/07)
Compassion in a compassionless world. To me, having compassion means forgiving those for their trespasses. It also means knowing that those consumed by anger and hate are only angry at themselves, but lack courage to look within. Having compassion is hard...
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Work proved to be fun
(Column ~ 11/12/07)
Being here at the newspaper for the last four months has been the time of my life. Being able to have the hands-on experience in the field of journalism has assured me that this is where I need to be. With the first trimester of school drawing to a close, so does my internship at the Greene County Daily World. I was unable to fit three trimesters worth of internship into my schedule due to core curriculum needed for graduation. Nonetheless, my time here has been a blast...
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Bloomfield man concerned about the sun's future
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/12/07)
To the Editor: Each morning I turn on my computer and check to see how the sun is doing. Lately I am greeted with the message "The sun is blank - no sunspots." We are at the verge of the next sunspot cycle, solar cycle 24. How intense will this cycle be? Why is this question important? Because the sun is a major force controlling natural climate change on Earth...
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Letterwriter apologizes for listing wrong name
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/12/07)
To the Editor: A note of apology: In my letter of thanks to the workers on Road 900 W . (Nov. 8 edition) I listed the name of the Greene County Garage West Foreman incorrectly. I want to apologize to Mr. Mike Duckworth for that error. Thank you, Mike, for a job well done!...
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Linton City Council candidate says thanks for support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/12/07)
To the Editor: Thanks to everyone who supported me during the election for City Council. Linda Bedwell Linton
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Festival of Trees to benefit Shawnee Theatre
(Local News ~ 11/12/07)
The Festival of Trees, a fundraiser for Shawnee Theatre, once again ushers in the holiday season in Greene County. It runs from Nov. 18-27 and offers activities for young and old. Admission is free. The Greene County 4-H Fairgrounds Building will be transformed into a winter wonderland with over 30 trees decorated in spectacular themes by volunteers with local businesses, groups, and individuals sponsoring each tree. ...
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Basic web safety class to enlighten parents on the reality of the Internet
(Local News ~ 11/12/07)
By Timberly Ferree staff writer An area teacher hopes to bring Internet awareness to parents by presenting a brief class on Web safety which will be offered as a free public service. The class which is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the White River Valley High School cafeteria will be taught by Dena Irwin-- a business, career and computer teacher at Shakamak and Linton High Schools...
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Robert "Bobby" Haldeman
(Obituary ~ 11/12/07)
Robert "Bobby" Haldeman, 39, of Springville, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Nov. 9, 2007 after a hard fought battle with Lymphoma. He was born Feb. 11, 1968 in Linton, to Jerry and the late Connie Haldeman. He attended Vincennes University, where he received his Associate's Degree in Conservation Law Enforcement. ...
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Iris M. Law
(Obituary ~ 11/12/07)
Iris M. Law, 81, of Coalmont, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2007 at her residence. Born Marach 29, 1926 in County Louth, Ireland, she was the daughter John Wallace and Rose McGovern Wallace. She was a homemaker and was a member of St. Joan of the Arc Catholic Church in Jasonville...
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Police Logs
(Police Reports ~ 11/12/07)
GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT JAIL LOG LINTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Friday through Sunday included two trespassing, four information only, one shots fired, one death investigation, two public intoxications, one missing/runaway juvenile, two accidents with property damage, one lost and found, eight medical/illness, one animal complaint, two suspicious vehicles/persons, seven assists to other agencies, one burglary, one reckless driver, one extra patrol, three thefts-other, one disabled/stranded vehicle, one bicycle theft, one assist to the utility department, one domestic dispute, three ordinance violations, one battery and three traffic stops.. ...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 11/12/07)
Union Church gospel sing There will be a gospel sing at 7 p.m. Saturday at Union Church-- which is located on State Road 43 between Solsberry and Hendricksville. Book sale The Friends of the Bloomfield - Eastern Greene County Library will hold a book sale on Thursday from 10 a.m. ...
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Michael D. Reichert
(Obituary ~ 11/12/07)
Michael D. Reichert, 53, passed away Nov. 8, 2007 in Tucson, AZ. He was born Jan. 4, 1954 in Linton. Survivors include: his wife, Janet of Tucson; parents Melvin and Janette Reichert of Linton; son Kyle Reichert; daughter Kayla Reichert both of Tucson; sister Debra (Jeffrey) Cline; and niece Lyssa Castor both of Indiana...
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Long time school janitor remembered at Eastern Greene
(Local News ~ 11/12/07)
EASTERN HEIGHTS -- Wholehearted dedication to the Eastern Greene School was evident at the regular monthly meeting of the Board of School Trustees on Monday evening with the recognition of a former janitor and the proposal of "The Flock" to spice up the gym with some extra special school spirit...
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Veterans honored by Linton funeral home
(Local News ~ 11/12/07)
Veterans were honored Monday afternoon in Linton at a special public service on the lawn of Anderson-Poindexter Funeral Home. The featured speaker, Kent Waggoner, Col. (Ret.), talked about the meaning of military service, noting that since the founding of our country, 42 million people have served and over one million of those have died...
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Remembering the sacrifices: Greene County Veteran's Council honors vets
(Local News ~ 11/12/07)
A veteran Indiana National Guard member, who is preparing for deployment to Iraq in a few weeks, asked attendees at Sunday's program sponsored by the Greene County Veteran's Council to never forget the sacrifices given to the nation by past, present and future military veterans...
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A patriotic family: Worthington woman re-enlists in Indiana National Guard; could join her sons in Iraq region
(Local News ~ 11/12/07)
A patriotic Worthington woman, who has two sons currently serving in active military duty, has re-enlisted in the Indiana National Guard and could face deployment to the Iraq region in the near future. Kari Swango was administered her military oath Thursday during a Veteran's Appreciation program at Naval Support Activity Crane, where she works as a computer program analyst...
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Lady Patriots knock off Eastern Greene
(High School Sports ~ 11/12/07)
Vincennes Rivet outscored host Eastern Greene 49-32 over the final 24 minutes as the Lady Patriots spoiled the season-opener for the Lady Thunderbirds, pulling away for a 62-45 victory. Eastern Greene scored the game's first nine points, but Rivet (2-0) closed the first quarter on a 13-4 spurt to tie the game at 13-all...
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Lady Wolverines top North Daviess, 50-40
(High School Sports ~ 11/12/07)
ELNORA -- Tasha Borter only had two points, but the senior guard contributed with her defense to help the White River Valley Lady Wolverines defeat host North Daviess 50-40 in a Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference girls basketball Monday night...
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