Greencastle, Indiana · Friday, November 20, 2009
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Poll
How do you and your family celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday?
 Just close family at our home.
 We invite a number of family members and friends to our home.
 We go to the home of a friend or family member.
 We take a vacation.
 We have our meal at a restaurant.
 We don't observe Thanksgiving.
Headlines
Filmmaker comes to Greencastle (11/20/09)
GREENCASTLE -- Last February, independent filmmaker Ron Whitt visited Greencastle to talk about his upcoming trilogy of films centered on the story of the 1886 death of Putnam County native Pearl Bryan. Last Friday, Whitt was back in town to shoot the final scene of the movie at Bryan's house, which still stands in Greencastle...
Local schools to host H1N1 vaccine clinics (11/20/09)
GREENCASTLE -- The Putnam County Health Department, in partnership with the Putnam County Hospital, will be conducting H1N1 flu vaccine clinics for Putnam County children and students ages 6 months to 19 years at local schools in the coming weeks. Clinics will be held simultaneously on Monday at both the Cloverdale High School and Cloverdale Middle School from 8:30 to 11 a.m. ...
Mitchener's change of placement request denied (11/20/09)
GREENCASTLE -- The request of a Roachdale woman to change the place of her incarceration from the Indiana Department of Correction to home detention has been denied. Attorney Robert C. Perry filed the request on behalf of his client, Tammy Y. Mitchener, 33, on Nov. 4. Putnam County Chief Deputy Prosecutor Justin Long filed his objection to the request on Nov. 5...
On An Open Fire (11/20/09)
This home, owned by Randy and Kathleen List at 100 Hilltop Lane, has been decorated in his-and-her style. The eclectic décor, refinished auction pieces and mix of everyday practical items makes it very inviting. It is also one of six homes on the Delta Theta Tau sorority 27th annual Holiday Home Tour from 1 to 5 p.m. ...
North Putnam moves toward 'No Excuses Environment' (11/20/09)
BAINBRIDGE -- North Putnam Community School Superintendent Mary Sugg Lovejoy told board members at their Thursday night meeting she wants to develop a "No Excuses Environment" for the school system. This comes as part of the school's administration goals that are being developed...
DePauw concert to benefit emergency food pantry (11/20/09)
GREENCASTLE -- The 2009-2010 DePauw University Band will present its first concert of the year on Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium in the Green Center for the Performing Arts. The performance is free of charge and open to the public. The University Band will present an array of styles in this performance, featuring H. ...
Celebrate start of holidays at McCloud (11/20/09)
NORTH SALEM -- Flock to McCloud Nature Park this weekend for Talkin' Turkey Weekend Nov. 28 and 29. Visitors can enjoy ongoing activities, free hot cocoa and fun holiday ideas all weekend long. Especially the crafty will want to spend the afternoon at McCloud's nature center on Saturday, November 28. ...
Brazil Concert Band presents show (11/20/09)
The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, will present "William Tell and Friends" at the Scottish Rite Cathedral located at 8th and Ohio Streets in Terre Haute. The 3 p.m. concert will take place Nov. 22. This is an unique opportunity to slip back in time and marvel at this well maintained concert hall once known as the Hippodrome and featured famous entertainers including John Philip Sousa...
Tax deduction filing deadline nears (11/19/09)
GREENCASTLE -- While Indiana real property owners have until the end of 2009 to file for property tax deductions, Putnam County auditor Stephanie Campbell is urging local residents to file as soon as possible. "With the holiday season and winter weather approaching, property owners should file deduction applications as soon as they are able," said Campbell. "We don't want anyone to miss out on a deduction because they missed the application deadline."...
A Brush With Nature (11/19/09)
Donovan Asbell of Greencastle Troop No. 99 commands a vulture held by Alligator Aaron to raise its wings Monday night at the Greencastle First Baptist Church. Alligator Aaron entertained cub scouts from Troop No. 99 and Troop No. 191 from Reelsville.
Trial date set for Jackson (11/19/09)
GREENCASTLE -- A trial date has been set for a Greencastle woman charged with four felony counts of battery has been set. Treva J. Jackson, 35, will go to trial on Feb. 24 if her case proceeds to that point. Her final pretrial conference has been set for Feb. 4, and any court orders or plea agreements in the case must be filed by that date...
Next stop on Holiday Home Tour (11/19/09)
GREENCASTLE -- Pat and Sue McCune are the owners of this home at 101 Hilltop Lane, which is one of six homes on the 27th Annual Holiday Home Tour sponsored by the Delta Theta Tau sorority. It is redecorated with relaxing neutral and earth tones, from the sunroom to the cozy breakfast nook. The light fixtures, kitchen counters, and floor coverings have been replaced, including the addition of red oak hardwood in the kitchen and entry...
Library board tentatively approves 2010 pay raises (11/19/09)
GREENCASTLE -- Members of the Putnam County Public Library board agreed during its Wednesday meeting to give library employees a two percent raise in 2010, pending the availability of funds. However, there will be a delay in implementing the raises from January to February at the earliest. The bigger discussion was whether to make the raise retroactive. Board members agreed to make the pay raise retroactive should they be given...
Joyce Johnson wins Cloverdale Civic Award (11/19/09)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale Lions Club recently presented the 14th annual Cloverdale Civic Award to Joyce Johnson. The nominations for this award come from the general public, and the Lions Club would like to thank everyone who submitted a nomination form. Over 50 people were in attendance to celebrate the presentation...
Sustainability efforts continue (11/19/09)
GREENCASTLE -- Environmentalism is often set in opposition to business interests. However, at Tuesday's Sustainable Greencastle meeting at city hall, guest speaker Denise Coogan painted a very different picture. "You can't afford not to be environmentally friendly," Coogan told her audience...
Today is Great American Smoke Out (11/19/09)
INDIANAPOLIS -- In celebration of the American Cancer Society's 34th Great American Smoke Out today, Hoosiers across Putnam County are encouraged to "make the commitment and quit smoking today". "With the holidays just around the corner, it's a great time for people to give the 'gift' of a better life to themselves and to their family and friends by quitting," said Meredith Williams, Director of Putnam County Tobacco Prevention and Cessation...
Tracking workshop Saturday (11/19/09)
The mantracking workshop will be held Saturday at the Bellmore Fire Station. The workshop begins at 8 a.m. with a classroom presentation. It will then move to the Raccoon Lake area for a demonstration followed by a break for lunch. Finally, everyone will complete a much larger course for evaluation and finishing by 4 p.m...
United Way still needs community help (11/18/09)
GREENCASTLE -- Last year, the United Way set a $145,000 campaign goal. The community raised $165,000. This year Executive Director David English is hoping to meet an even higher goal of $175,000. But with the campaign getting close to winding down, the new thermometer on the courthouse is showing just a little over 30 percent of the goal...
Can You Dig It? (11/18/09)
To complete the Greencastle Parks and Recreation program's ALCOA/DNR Tree Partnership Grant, local scouts and officials planted two black gum and one Kentucky coffee tree Monday at Robe-Ann Park. The grant allowed for the removal of ash trees in the city and their replacement with a number of other breeds. Shoveling dirt around one of the trees are, from left, Jacob Kessler of Boy Scout Troop 99, Emily Scott of Girl Scout Troop 59, Evan Scott of Troop 99 and Zyan Cox of Troop 99 as Tree Board President Lane Ralph and Park Board members Russ Evans and Wes Wilson look on. Also taking part in the plantings were GMS student Sam Jones, Troop 99 member Sedric Weinschenk, Whitney Weinschenk of Troop 59, Parks Director Rod Weinschenk and Parks Assistant Director Troy Scott.
County council establishes rainy day fund (11/18/09)
GREENCASTLE --Putnam County Council members passed an ordinance to establish a rainy day fund, which will hold more than $1 million. The money came from a child protective services fund, which was taken over by the state, a $130,000 check from a settled lawsuit through Circuit Court and money in a fund referred to as the rainy day fund...
Roachdale council freezes salaries for 2010 (11/18/09)
ROACHDALE -- Roachdale town council members passed an ordinance freezing town employee salaries for 2010 during their Tuesday night meeting. "We've got to look at it this way; you have to have a cap sometime. A lot of businesses have caps now. It's a touchy subject. We hate to do it, but we can come back later with everyone's salary except the town clerk's," said Board President Bill Long...
Santa Claws (11/18/09)
Pugsley, a pug owned by Ron and Elizabeth Clodfelter, is set to welcome visitors to his home at 1442 E. CR 175N as part of the Delta Theta Tau sorority 27th annual Holiday Home Tour. The two-story home was built in 1877 and despite being remodeled; it still retains its original woodworking and country charm. ...
Gift to PCYDC (11/18/09)
Putnam County Extension Homemakers present a check for $440.50 to Linda Merkel of the Putnam County Youth Development Commission for Coats for Kids. Presenting the check on behalf of the Extension Homemakers Membership Committee is, from left, Peggy McFarland, Dorothy Wells, Merkel, Jessie McFarland and Jessica Smith. The funds presented were raised during the Oct. 22 Sock Hop and Movie Night.
County Commissioners sign contract for work on Houck Covered Bridge (11/16/09)
GREENCASTLE -- Putnam County Commissioners Gene Beck and Jim Baird signed a contract with the Indiana Department of Transportation for the replacement, new alignment and rehabilitation of County Bridge 125, the Houck Covered Bridge in Washington Township...
SPSC to purchase three new buses (11/16/09)
GREENCASTLE -- The South Putnam School Corporation will be purchasing three new full-size buses. The school board approved the purchase during its Monday meeting. Superintendent Bruce Bernhardt asked board members for permission to buy three 66-passenger Freightliner buses with Thomas bodies. The total cost is $221,689, which has been budgeted...