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Lanore Cady touched many with her teaching and inspiration
(Local News ~ 02/14/11)
This is the second in a two-part series paying tribute to local artist, author, poet Lanore Cady, who died Feb. 3. Her funeral service will be at noon on Saturday at Jenkins and Son Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Lanore "Skip" Cady was admired by those who knew her and those who learned art from her. One former student, Rosalie Murphy, a 1999 Bloomfield High graduate, recalls her days spent at the Old Brick Studio in the small village of Scotland where she grew up...
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Letter to the Editor
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/14/11)
The death of education At the encouragement of Gov. Mitch Daniels and Dr. Tony Bennett, the Indiana House voted "yes," along party lines (with only one exception,) to pass HB 1002. This charter school bill will serve to destroy the Indiana public school system as we know it...
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Game time changed for EGHS game
(High School Sports ~ 02/14/11)
The South Knox at Eastern Greene High School boys basketball game will be made up Saturday. But now the junior varsity game will start at 2 p.m. with the varsity game to begin at approximately 3:30 p.m. Between games, the first boys team at Eastern, the 1961-62 Thunderbirds, will be honored on their 50th anniversary...
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Special activities set for boys games at WRV this weekend
(Community Sports ~ 02/14/11)
When the White River Valley High School boys basketball team entertains North Daviess at 6 p.m. Friday, it will be "Pink Night" in honor of cancer awareness. WRV invites all to come and support this cause and wear your pink. During this game they will be paying tribute to cancer survivors, taking donations, and having a raffle to help support finding a cure...
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DQE, Inc. commercializes Crane technology for first responders
(Local News ~ 02/14/11)
CRANE -- Technology invented at Naval Support Activity Crane (NSA Crane) set for commercialization by Fishers, Ind. based, DQE (Decontamination Quick & Easy) will offer "first responders" safer hazmat decontamination. Hazardous Materials Decontamination Platform, invented by NSA Crane firemen William Smith and Roger Enochs, is a portable, re-usable, elevated platform that provides a large, non-slip, grated surface on which an individual wearing a fully-encapsulated, hazardous materials suit may stand, and turn as needed to ensure thorough on-site decontamination.. ...
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Tourism focus of free training on Feb. 23
(Local News ~ 02/14/11)
The Friends of Goose Pond will soon host a tourism training lunch -- which will focus on local businesses and how to support visitors of Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area. The free training luncheon is slated from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Feb. 23 at the Old Bank and Company in downtown Linton. Local business owners are invited to take part in the educational training...
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Hospital reveals expansion plans
(Local News ~ 02/14/11)
Greene County General Hospital is aggressively looking at plans that will expand the emergency room, outpatient services and establish a medical clinic that will house a new family practice medical group and other specialty physicians. On Friday night, the GCGH's Board of Trustees passed a resolution directing the hospital administration to move forward with the planning part of the proposed expansion...
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NSWC Crane engineer named tops in NAVSEA
(Local News ~ 02/14/11)
CRANE -- Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) engineer Joseph Burkart was named co-recipient of Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Engineer of the Year Award 2009 for his contribution to the development of an innovative remote-operated small arms mount that could ultimately save the lives of our nation's sailors engaged in missions...
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Alan W. Padgett
(Obituary ~ 02/14/11)
Alan W. Padgett, 61, of Linton, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 at the Westview Nursing Home in Bedford. He was born Aug. 1, 1949, to Cletus and Betty (Weaver) Padgett. Alan was later married to his wife, Kelly, who precedes him in death. Alan had worked as a correctional officer at the Putnamville Correctional Facility and was also a bookkeeper...
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Betty Ann Jackson
(Obituary ~ 02/14/11)
Betty Ann Jackson, 76, of Linton, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at her residence in Linton. Born in Rushville on Oct. 25, 1934, she was the daughter of Violet L. (King). She was married on Feb. 11, 1955 to Richard L. Jackson, who passed away on June 7, 1993...
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Andy (Sonny) Golish, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/14/11)
Andy (Sonny) Golish, Jr., 74, Riverton. Passed away at 2:45pm Sunday, February 13, 2011 at his residence with family and friends by his side, after an extended fight with cancer. He was born September 21, 1936 to Andy and Margaret Scott Golish. ...
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Greene County Sheriff's Department
(Police Reports ~ 02/14/11)
JAIL LOG...
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Linton Police Department
(Police Reports ~ 02/14/11)
ACTIVITY LOG The Linton Police Department's activity log for Thursday included one assist to the utility department after hours, one transport of documentation, one missing or runaway juvenile, one medical/illness, two alarms, two animal complaints, one prowler, six arrests-wanted on warrants, one domestic dispute, one open garage door and one traffic stop...
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Greene County Court News
(Court News ~ 02/14/11)
GREENE CIRCUIT COURT CRIMINAL CASES State v. Clinton R. Dalton, three counts of dealing in methamphetamine State v. Tony R. Frye, dealing in a controlled substance, unlawful sale of a legend drug, maintaining a common nuisance State v. Mark A. Keller, two counts of dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine within 1000 feet of a public park, possession of a controlled substance within 1000 feet of a public park...
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Community meeting scheduled in Jasonville to discuss formation of fire territory
(Local News ~ 02/14/11)
Assistant Fire Chief Darren Sluder reported to the Jasonville City Council Monday evening on the several meetings that have taken place regarding a Fire Territory (FT) for Jasonville and Lewis Township Volunteer Fire Departments. Fire Chief John Quilliam from Farmersburg/Curry Creek also answered questions posed by the council regarding forming a Fire Territory...
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Linton City Council approves several yearly property leases
(Local News ~ 02/14/11)
Yearly leases were discussed and approved at the Linton City Council's monthly meeting on Monday. But prior to the approval, Mayor Tom Jones explained the matter with a highlight on park leases and the city's five-year park plan. The park plan is currently in the process of being written and should be finished by September, Jones noted. With the new plan, changes in such leases could come next year...
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Northeast Schools to extend school year by two days, and eliminate one holiday
(Local News ~ 02/14/11)
HYMERA -- Good Friday will be good enough to replace a day lost to winter weather, as Northeast School Corp. Trustees approved extending the school year two days and eliminating a planned April 22 holiday. If no further days are missed, the extension means students will attend class through June 1...
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Master Gardener, two 4-H/FFA students attend Legislative Day luncheon
(Local News ~ 02/14/11)
DQE, Inc. Commercializes Crane Technology for First Responders CRANE -- Technology invented at Naval Support Activity Crane (NSA Crane) set for commercialization by Fishers, Ind. based, DQE (Decontamination Quick & Easy) will offer "first responders" safer hazmat decontamination...
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Think pink for cancer: Upcoming benefit game set for WRV Friday night
(Local News ~ 02/14/11)
Look for a 'Pink' fundraiser to hit the White River Valley High School boys' basketball scene this Friday. Dawn Price, a two-year cancer survivor and organizer of the event, provided details on the 'Pink Game' fundraiser. "This is WRV's first pink game and we would love to see the gym pink," Price said, adding the evening begins at 6 p.m. with WRV boys junior varsity playing North Daviess...
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Mary Louise Spinks
(Obituary ~ 02/14/11)
Mary Louise Spinks, 85, of Bloomfield passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 at the Lyons Health & Living Center in Lyons. Mary was born on July 4, 1925 the daughter of Murley H. and Algie (Roberts) Spinks. She was a member of the Faith Christian Church in Bloomfield, Faith Women Group, Senior Citizens Group and the Greene County Historical Society. Surviving relatives include one sister Norma Combs (Ralph) of Bloomington, one brother Robert Spinks of Indianapolis, Sister-In-Law Patsy Spinks of Bloomington, one niece Linda Hubbell (Jerry) of Mesquite, Nevada; one nephew Jeff Spinks of Bloomington, a great niece Jenny Cunningham (Brad) of Linton and one great nephew Anthony Spinks of Linton. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Estel Spinks and one nephew Randy Spinks. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011 at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield and noon Thursday until the hour of service at Faith Christian Church in Bloomfield. Service will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17 at the Faith Christian Church in Bloomfield with the Rev. Henry Mann Jr. and the Rev. Arlen Pope officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery in Bloomfield. Mary wanted all donations to be made to the Faith Christian Church in her name. Online condolences to the family can be made at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com .
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