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Cramer claims 23rd Annual Putnamville Clash
(Community Sports ~ 08/02/10)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Saturday night was a perfect example of why sprint car fans in the Midwest are so lucky as several tracks contested big races and each track had a solid number of cars on hand to thrill the crowds. USAC headed to K-C Speedway for a sprint car event while both Lawrenceburg and Paragon Speedway were running regular shows. ...
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Russell Eugene Roe
(Obituary ~ 08/02/10)
Russell Eugene Roe, 83, of Roachdale died at his residence Sunday. He was born on April 29, 1927 in Barnard to Bert and Mary May Miller Roe. He attended Barnard Schools and worked at Chevrolet in Indianapolis and farmed most of his life. He married Barbara Lucas, who passed away in March of 1985. He later married Beulah Davis on June 10, 1999, in Greencastle and she survives...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 2, 2010
(Police Logs ~ 08/02/10)
Janet S. Archer of Reelsville reported a dark-colored SUV attempted to pass her vehicle while traveling on US 40W at 1:34 p.m. July 22 and struck the back-left corner panel of her vehicle. Ryan Purkiser of Plainfield ran into the back of a 1997 Chevy Venture registered to and driven by Eldon Wheeler of Coatsville at 3:36 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Indianapolis Road and Veteran's Memorial Highway...
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Community members run, walk for sake of mental health
(Local News ~ 08/02/10)
A brief shower and cooler temperatures greeted runners and walkers Saturday morning for the sixth annual Mental Health America Putnam County run/walk. A record number of entrants took to the scenic trails of the DePauw Nature Park to help one of the counties lesser known organizations...
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No cases of West Nile reported in county
(Local News ~ 08/02/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Amid positive cases reported in Allen, Hamilton, Marion and Montgomery counties, no confirmed strains of the West Nile Virus have been reported in Putnam County so far this year, according to local health officials. Doug Ehmen, public health coordinator and environmental health specialist for the Putnam County Health Department, said the county has sent three samples tested from the county into the Department of Health Entomology Laboratory in Indianapolis last week but has not received back results yet.. ...
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Pulling Along a Smile
(Local News ~ 08/02/10)
Sterling Chase smiles to the crowd during the Farm Bureau Pedal Pull Friday night at the Putnam County 4-H Fair.
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Squealing, mud-slinging fun
(Local News ~ 08/02/10)
A team made up of, from left, Claudia Shelton, Alex Basile and Kenzie Trisler struggles to get a pig into a tire during a hog wrestling event Saturday at the Putnam County 4-H Fairgrounds. The 2010 Putnam County Fair concluded Saturday.
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Correction to SP registration info
(Local News ~ 08/02/10)
The registration information for South Putnam Junior-Senior High School in Saturday's paper contained inaccurate information. Incorrect information was provided to the Banner Graphic. Registration for the junior high and high schools will be from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4 at the school...
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DePauw ranked among top party schools
(Local News ~ 08/02/10)
The verdict's out: DePauw University is now ranked among some of the nation's largest universities, but not in some of the ways it wants to be recognized. The Princeton Review released its annual list of college rankings Monday, placing DePauw as the No. 10 party school in the United States...
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Greencastle golfers win season opener
(High School Sports ~ 08/04/10)
CLAYTON -- The Greencastle girls' golf team opened its season with a win over Monrovia Monday. The Tiger Cubs carded a score of 200, while the Bulldogs fielded an incomplete team. Chelsea Samuels led the Tiger Cubs with a score of 42, with Katie Hedge adding a 48 and Diane Wokoun a 49. Kay Wood shot 61 and Makenzie St. Marie came in with a 70...
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South Putnam places 4th in Eagle Pride Invite Tuesday
(High School Sports ~ 08/04/10)
BRAZIL -- August in only a few days old, but the Putnam County schools have already begun their fall sports campaigns for the 2010-11 school year. On Tuesday, Cloverdale and South Putnam's girls' golf teams both competed in the Eagle Pride Golf Invitational at Oak Ridge. The host Eagles placed fourth on the day with a team score of 417, while Cloverdale did not qualify for the team scores...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 4, 2010
(Police Logs ~ 08/04/10)
Eric Dehaven of Greencastle reported that he stopped at the stop sign on Hillsdale and Shadowlawn avenues at 8:34 p.m. July 31 when he looked east and did not see the vehicle of Andrew Carr of Greencastle traveling westbound on Shadowlawn Avenue. Dehaven then said he started to turn west from Hillsdale Avenue onto Shadowlawn, where a collision occurred...
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Some kind of wonderful
(Column ~ 08/04/10)
My mom used to tell me all the time that I shouldn't be in such a hurry to grow up. "When you have kids of your own," she'd tell me, "You'll be amazed at how fast time starts to go by." Funny how over the years the things my mom used to say to me have come back to me, sounding more and more sage every time...
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The write stuff
(Column ~ 08/04/10)
A new Web site, iwritelike.com, is for wordsmiths who want to compare their literary style to world-renowned writers. Many authors are surprised to find out who they are emulating because they have never actually read another person's book or poem. Just cut and paste a short nugget from your unfinished novel, an old term paper or the dirty limerick you wrote on a napkin, and before you can say Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, the computer analyzes your word choices, sentence length, rhythm and structure. ...
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Reader suggests possible annex solution
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/04/10)
To the Editor: My wife and I purchased the Marsh building over two years ago. We have really enjoyed the people we've met in Greencastle; contractors are fair and the labor we have dealt with shows up on time and always does a great job. The tenants have been terrific and even the kids that congregate in the parking lot place all the trash in the trashcan...
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Exercise your right to know
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/04/10)
To the Editor, Last month, July 4th marked 44 years since the landmark Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was signed into federal law -- yet Americans are still distrustful of government. A recent Pew Research Center poll showed that only 22 percent of Americans surveyed say they can trust government in Washington "almost always or most of the time" -- among the lowest ratings in the half-century since pollsters have been asking the question...
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Soldiers deserve gratitude
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/04/10)
To the Editor, To all who are involved in the military: I was driving down Highway 40 the other day as I noticed a sign on the right side of the road. It said, "Make it your mission to thank a soldier." I had a movement in my heart to do so. I have never been one to really think about just what the Army as a whole does for me and means to me...
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County fair now a memory
(Column ~ 08/04/10)
As exhausting as it may feel, for those who are heavily involved in the county Fair, for most it is a labor of love. Where else can you see so many of your family, old and new friends, neighbors and acquaintances in one place? It's a time to view exhibits by the young and not so young and to get your fix of those not so healthy but oh-so-tasty fair treats...
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Know the benefits of spaying, neutering
(Local News ~ 08/04/10)
Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce a number of serious health problems that can be difficult or expensive to treat in your companion animal. It can make your dog or cat a better companion for you and your family. Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark their territory with pungent urine...
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Lucky Winner
(Local News ~ 08/04/10)
Merle Schroeder of Greencastle was the lucky recipient of the Quilt Block Contest Quilt, which was given away in the Adult Open Class Exhibit Hall on the final night of the fair. The quilt was one of two that were made from the quilt blocks entered in the 2009 Quilt Block Contest.
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Putnam Patter for Aug. 4, 2010
(Local News ~ 08/04/10)
The Greencastle Police Department plans in the near future to have extra patrols when new four-way stop at S.R. 240 and Zinc Mill Road. Questions can be directed to the GPD at 653-2925. Sarah Myers, a junior at Ball State University and rural Fillmore resident, studied in London, England for a semester last year...
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NPCSC receives $1.95 million in construction bonds
(Local News ~ 08/04/10)
ROACHDALE -- North Putnam Community School Corp. is the recipient of a nearly $2 million grant that will aid in renovation and repair projects across the district, superintendent Mary Sugg Lovejoy announced at a school board work session Tuesday. The district will receive the $1.95 million bond through a Qualified School Construction Bond, which will allow NPCSC to purchase bonds at a net 0 percent interest rate for rehabilitation and repair projects around the district...
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Kramer makes pitch to commissioners
(Local News ~ 08/04/10)
GREENCASTLE -- An independent consulting firm has offered its services to the county as officials continue to explore courthouse annex options. Kramer Companies owner Dan Sulkoske made a presentation to the Putnam County Commissioners at Monday's meeting...
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Ex-Carmel player not at DePauw this year
(Local News ~ 08/04/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A former Carmel High School student accused of attacking younger players will not be enrolling at DePauw this month. Robert Kitzinger, 19, will not be among the 621 freshmen converging on campus for when orientation begins on Aug. 21...
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Dinner, auction to support family's fund for cancer treatment, transportation
(Local News ~ 08/04/10)
BAINBRIDGE -- In trying times, one Bainbridge family is hoping the generosity of others will help them through. Randy Neeley, a school bus diesel mechanic for North Putnam Community School Corporation, was diagnosed with carcinoid tumors, and starting undergoing treatments for more aggressive forms Monday...
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USDA announces conservation reserve program general sign-up
(Local News ~ 08/04/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Roger Bailey, County Executive Director for the Putnam/Hendricks County Farm Service Agency, announced recently that a general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) runs through much of August. The sign-up began on Aug 2 and continue through Aug. 27. During the sign-up period, farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general sign-up at their county Farm Service Agency (FSA) office...
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Pumping out smoking
(Local News ~ 08/04/10)
(Left to right) Dylan and Connor Barcus, ages 3 and 6 respectively, look on as Deborah Kovach pumps air into a model of a lung at the Johnson Nichols Health Clinic booth at the 27th National Night Out Tuesday night at Robe-Ann Park. The event, sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, aims to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness.
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Agostini, Cymerman perform sonatas at Classical Music Fest
(Local News ~ 08/04/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The Greencastle Summer Classical Music Festival continues tonight as violinist Federico Agostini (of the Inidana University Jacobs School of Music faculty) and DePauw School of Music piano professor Claude Cymerman perform sonatas by Debussy, Ravel, and Franck...
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Stop signs to go up Wednesday at 240 and Zinc Mill
(Local News ~ 08/04/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announced today the intersection of State Road 240 and Zinc Mill Road/Percy Julian Drive in Greencastle will become a four-way stop condition. Crews with INDOT will install the stop signs beginning Wednesday. Motorists are urged to pay attention to the changes in traffic patterns...
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NP Youth Football holding sign-ups Saturday
(Community Sports ~ 08/05/10)
Sign-ups for North Putnam Youth Football will take place Saturday and Aug. 14 for children in grades K through sixth. The sign-ups will be held in front of the North Putnam Middle School from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. For more information, contact Mike Collins at 522-3254...
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Not so fast... Favre says he has no plans to retire -- yet
(Professional Sports ~ 08/05/10)
It's early August, so the off-season Favre watch is in full force. This year has been more ridiculous than in the past, and as a fan of Favre, I've just about had it. Not a day goes by when ESPN isn't on my TV for a good portion of the day, but since Monday night/Tuesday morning, I've kept away from the station for the most part...
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Sergeant receives honor from ISP
(Local News ~ 08/05/10)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Recently, the Indiana State Police awarded Sgt. Joe Watts from the Putnamville District with a safe driving award. Watts has accumulated 1 million safe driving miles since graduating from the academy. Watts is currently the public information officer and recruiter for the Putnamville Post...
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Heritage Lake concert series starts with No Criminal Record
(Local News ~ 08/05/10)
The band No Criminal Record will be the first musical performers featured in the inaugural house concert series at Heritage Lake. The show will be held in the Heritage Lake Activities Center on Aug. 21 beginning at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 per person...
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Word Hunger discussion set
(Local News ~ 08/05/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The Putnam County Museum will host Putnam County's Word Hunger Community Discussion today. The meeting will be held at the museum, 1105 North Jackson St., Greencastle at 7 p.m. All community members are invited to share their perspectives on how food production in Putnam County impacts their lives and the life of the community...
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Museum to hold mum sale
(Local News ~ 08/05/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The Putnam County Museum will hold a sale of a variety of locally grown mums from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 21 at the museum's location at 1105 N Jackson Street. There will also be numerous activities and shows. Putnam County flint knappers, spinners, weavers, and folklorists will showcase their work and entertain throughout...
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Public Record, August 5, 2010
(Other Record ~ 08/05/10)
The following were filed in the Putnam County Courts July 22-Aug. 3:...
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DePauw has new choral director
(Local News ~ 08/05/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Renowned conductor Jan Harrington is joining the faculty of the DePauw University School of Music this fall. Harrington has been appointed director of DePauw choral ensembles. Harrington, an active clinician in conducting and score analysis, is equally at home with orchestra, opera and oratorio. ...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 5, 2010
(Local News ~ 08/05/10)
A toddler in McCoy's vehicle was transported to Putnam County Hospital to be examined. Both vehicles were towed by Seniour's. Damage estimated $5,001-$10,000. Vehicle was towed by Mink's. Damage estimated $5,001-$10,000. Estimated damage $1,001-$2,500...
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Harold Dale Harpold
(Obituary ~ 08/05/10)
Harold Dale Harpold, 71, of Russellville died Tuesday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette. He was born Nov. 17, 1938 in Mecca to Harold F. and Lenora M. Clodfelter Harpold. He married Leah Sue Britton Nov. 7, 1959 in Rockville and she survives. He graduated from Mecca High School in 1956 and retired from R R Donnelley & Sons in 1991...
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4 organizations vie for $100,000
(Local News ~ 08/05/10)
GREENCASTLE -- In February, the Putnam County Community Foundation announced the availability of up to $100,000 for creative charitable projects or programs that would make a significant difference to the entire county in the areas of economic development or education...
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Inn at DePauw has focus on community
(Local News ~ 08/05/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Since it opened under new management about a month ago, The Inn at DePauw has strived to be a vital part of the community. One way it has fulfilled that goal is by giving back to local community organizations, marketing manager Ashley Dora said...
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New 4-way stop causes train of traffic
(Local News ~ 08/05/10)
Shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday, traffic was backed up at least 30 cars deep on westbound State Road 240 at its intersection with Zinc Mill Road and Percy Julian Drive. The four-way stop went into effect Wednesday morning. Local motorists fear the problem will continue and even get worse during shift changes at Walmart Distribution and Heartland Automotive, as well as the beginning and end of the school day at Greencastle schools.
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Bethel Baptist donates to Fillmore Elementary
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GHS girls place 13th at McCutcheon
(High School Sports ~ 08/06/10)
LAFAYETTE -- The Greencastle girls' golf squad placed 13th at the McCutcheon Invite Thursday after posting a score of 440. Katie Hedge paced the Tiger Cubs with an 87, while Diane Wokoun shot a 99. Kay Wood and Makenzie St. Marie added a pair of 127s...
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Danville wins Clover Invitational by 53 strokes
(High School Sports ~ 08/06/10)
CLOVERDALE -- A day after blistering conditions and rain, local golfers found almost ideal conditions greeting them for Thursday's Cloverdale Invitational. For the second straight year, Danville walked away with the team win, posting a score of 366. They also had the medalist of the round in Kendra Lucky, who shot an 87...
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Ruby Elizabeth Martin
(Obituary ~ 08/06/10)
Ruby Elizabeth Martin, 83, of Greencastle died at Hickory Creek at Sunset in Greencastle Thursday. She was born in Indianapolis to Homer and Ritta Meltabarger Martin on Oct. 19, 1926. She is survived by two sisters, Naoma Nelson of Brownsburg and Mildred Booker of Roachdale, and brother Spencer Martin of Lizton...
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Richard E. Wait
(Obituary ~ 08/06/10)
Richard E. Wait, 72, of Quincy, formerly of Martinsville, passed away at his residence on Aug. 5, 2010. He was born on April 11, 1938 in Nashua, Iowa and was the son of the late Howard O. and June Violet [Ferch] Wait. He was married to Rita [Bowling] Wait on Nov. 21, 1980 and she survives...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 6, 2010
(Police Logs ~ 08/06/10)
Armstrong was entrapped with serious bleeding from his head. He was extricated and transported to Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis via Air Evac. Lacy complained of back pain and was transported to Wishard by Operation Life. Curtis towed Armstrong's vehicle, while Jerry's towed Lacy's. Estimated damage $2,501-$5,000...
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Golf carts now legal on Fillmore streets
(Local News ~ 08/06/10)
By JARED JERNAGAN Assistant Editor FILLMORE -- After months of discussion and speculation, it is now legal to operate golf carts on Fillmore streets. In a 3-0 vote Thursday night, councilmen Alan Jones, Jeff Osborn and Wes Terhune passed Ordinance 2010-8, which allows for the operation of golf carts and similar vehicles in the town limits...
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Garage sale raises money for local cancer patients
(Local News ~ 08/06/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Bargain hunting and supporting local cancer patients can go hand in hand this Saturday, as the Granny Ride will sponsor a garage sale to raise funds for the cause. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot beside the Eagles Lodge, on Elizabeth Street in Greencastle...
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ISP launches Twitter, Facebook pages
(Local News ~ 08/06/10)
The Indiana State Police has joined the ranks of public and government organizations utilizing social networking services to provide information to the media and public. The department has announced the official launch of their Facebook® and Twitter™ social network sites:...
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Young Farmer's gathering planned for Aug. 14
(Local News ~ 08/06/10)
All Putnam County residents ages 18-35 and their families who have an interest in agriculture are invited to attend a Putnam County Farm Bureau Young Farmer's gathering at the Legan resident on Aug. 14. Planned activities will include an optional farm tour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., an agricultural speaker, fishing, canoeing and fellowship...
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Putnam County 4-H Fair Dairy Results
(Local News ~ 08/06/10)
Expert Showman -- Garrett Porter Reserve Showman -- Ross Oliver Rookie -- Jackson Parmley Junior -- Preston Porter Senior -- Ryan Stevens Champion -- Alex Lesko First -- Colton Bunten, Trevor Bingman, Jonathon Hidge, Alizza Jackson, Michael O'Hair, Cody Sillery, Gabriel Smith, Wes Lesko, Alex Lesko...
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What time is it, anyway?
(Column ~ 08/06/10)
Like most people, I like to claim I like change. We love to say, "Change is good," but what happens when the change happens directly to us? Worse still, what if you have to adjust to multiple changes at the same time? Lately I'm finding I'm too tired to really notice...
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Reader thankful for Rally for the Cure success
(Local News ~ 08/06/10)
To the Editor, The Rally for the Cure golf scramble sponsored by the Ladies Golf Association of Windy Hill raised a total of $937 that was donated to the Susan B. Komen Foundation to help fight breast cancer. The team of Shannon Evans, Joanie Earl, Marla Corbin and Cindy Hendricks tied with the team of Mary Watts, Jill Vietor and Karen Glock for first place. Other winners were Kathy Bridgewater who was closest to the pin, Peggy Wood for longest putt and Sandy Allen for closest to the line...
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Quilting for Native American reservation
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/06/10)
To the Editor, I am undertaking a project and am asking the help of Putnam County residents. I volunteer for the American Indian Center in Indianapolis. I recently learned that on the Indian Reservations, they are losing 54 percent of the children under the age of 3. I just find this horrible in this day and age...
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Average House Band plans upcoming reunion shows
(Local News ~ 08/06/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Any local music fans looking for an "Average" music experience can look forward to Aug. 20 and 21 at The Inn at DePauw. Average House Band, staples of the local music scene in the 1970s and 1980s, is planning its fourth annual reunion, dubbed the Long Road Home Tour...
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Shopping with Cops
(Local News ~ 08/06/10)
Members of the Putnam County Fraternal Order of Police conducted its annual Shop-with-a-Cop in Greencastle recently. During the 12th annual event, officers from the Putnam County area shopped with 35 children in need of back to school supplies and clothing. Officers from the Greencastle Police Department, Indiana Excise Police, Cloverdale Police Department, Morgan County Sheriff's Department and the Indiana State Police were on hand for the event. (Pictured) Sgt. Charlie Hallam of the Cloverdale Police Department helps a child try on shoes at Walmart.
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Local youths learn firearm essentials
(High School Sports ~ 08/07/10)
CLOVERDALE -- It was another great year for the 4-H Shooting Sports firearms group. With the new addition of pistol speed shooting on steel plates for time and accuracy, safe and enjoyable sport shooting sessions were had by local youth. This year's program consisted of three nights a week for five weeks at the Cloverdale Conservation Club. ...
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Area Births
(Births ~ 08/07/10)
Congratulations to the following families on their new additions:...
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Miles Scot Jernagan
(Births ~ 08/07/10)
On July 23, Miles Scot Jernagan was welcomed into the world by his proud parents, Jared and Nicole Jernagan of Greencastle. Miles weighed 7 pounds 6.5 ounces and was 21.25 inches long. Parental Grandparents are Jake and Jane Jernagan of Williamsport. Maternal Grandparents are Cindy Evens of Williamsport and the late Scot Evens. Miles was also welcomed by great-grandparents Thursa Evens of Bainbridge, Chester and Joanna Lemler and Martha VanHook...
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Birt - Brown
(Wedding ~ 08/07/10)
Jennifer Birt and Anthony Brown were united in marriage on June 26. Father Stephen Jarrell officiated at the double-ring ceremony at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Greencastle. Jennifer is the daughter of Eric and Judi Birt. Anthony is the son of Donald Brown and Gladys Allen...
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Van Vorst - 50th
(Anniversary ~ 08/07/10)
Carolyn (Madden) and James Van Vorst will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 7. They were married at the Church of Christ in Cloverdale. Jim is a graduate of University of Evansville, University of Missouri, and Indiana University. He is now retired after holding various management positions in healthcare; retiring as vice president of human resources from St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Ill...
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Gray - 50th
(Anniversary ~ 08/07/10)
Tucker and Joann Gray of Greencastle will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug.13. The couple was married in Greencastle at Gobin United Methodist Church. The Rev. Lewis G. Miller, Tucker's Uncle, officiated the ceremony. The special occasion will be celebrated by a family dinner...
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Swearingen - 50th
(Anniversary ~ 08/07/10)
Donald Lee Swearingen and Karen Annette Baughn were married on Aug. 21, 1960. The ceremony was held in Terre Haute at the Church of Christ, which was located at 5th and McKeen. Don and Karen are the parents of Gregg Swearingen, Centerville, Ohio (Jennifer Fogle, spouse) and Jill (Swearingen) Martz, Decatur (Brad Martz, spouse)...
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Zeiner - 50th
(Anniversary ~ 08/07/10)
Joe and Helen (Rossok) Zeiner of Greencastle will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 21. They were married at the Greencastle First Baptist Church in 1960. Joe graduated in 1956 from Fillmore High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force until 1964, when he was honorably discharged...
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Cloverdale UMC becomes Angelfood Ministry host site
(Local News ~ 08/07/10)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale United Methodist Church has become an Angelfood Ministry host site. This ministry provides delicious food at affordable prices. In a signature box, for $29 participants will receive enough food to feed a family of four for one week. The food includes meat, vegetables, eggs, Shelf stable milk and other goodies...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 7, 2010
(Police Logs ~ 08/07/10)
Damage estimated $750 to $1,000. The following tickets have been issued: Aug. 2, 9:24 p.m.: Jamie R. Parman, 21, Cloverdale; Capitol Dr., driving while suspended. Aug 3, 7 a.m.: Brenda Coley, 51, Spencer; Bloomington St., 45 in a 30. Aug. 5, 3:15 a.m.: Jeramy Mace, 31, Greencastle; 240 East, expired plate...
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Janice Ann Hazlett
(Obituary ~ 08/07/10)
Janice Ann Hazlett, 68, of Russellville died at Ben Hur Home in Crawfordsville on Thursday. She was born in Roszta, Iowa to Arthur and Eleanor M. McDermont Parham. She graduated from Veedersburg High School and Indiana State University. She taught art at Turkey Run High School and attended Russellville Community Church...
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Top Horse & Pony Honors
(Local News ~ 08/07/10)
Champion and Reserve Champion Mares and Geldings at this year's Putnam County 4-H Fair included, from left, Logan Pell, Katie Stewart, Whitney Boswell, Sarah New and Shea Mahoney-Sutherland.
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4-way stop rules reviewed
(Local News ~ 08/07/10)
GREENCASTLE -- With the installation of the four-way stop at State Road 240 and Percy Julian Dr./Zinc Mill Rd. on Wednesday, there has been some confusion among motorists over how to proceed at the stop. Some have commented that the intersection is almost like an eight-way stop, with turn lanes coming from each of the four directions...
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Hospital to close covered drive during last phase of project
(Local News ~ 08/07/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Despite the recent heavy rains, the major construction project that has been underway for several weeks at Putnam County Hospital is still in full swing. PCH marketing coordinator Jennifer Bedwell said although everything is still on schedule, the project has made some adjustments necessary...
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Barn Destroyed
(Local News ~ 08/07/10)
A pole barn in Bainbridge was destroyed by fire Friday morning. Putnam County dispatch called out a structure fire on the west side of C.R. 725 just north of U.S. 36 shortly after 11 a.m. Responding units included the Putnam County Sheriff's Department and the Fillmore, Bainbridge, Danville, Floyd Township, Mill Creek and Greencastle fire departments. The structure was total loss. No injuries were reported.
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Helping hands and loving hearts
(Local News ~ 08/07/10)
FILLMORE -- Good deeds are kind of like snowballs: just get them rolling, and they'll gather their own momentum. You never know how big they'll get. What started as a simple goal for the vacation Bible school at Fillmore's Bethel Missionary Baptist Church to provide backpacks to Fillmore Elementary students took on a life of it's own earlier this summer...
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Hollingsworth tops sprint car field at LPS
(High School Sports ~ 08/09/10)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Race fans at Lincoln Park Speedway were treated to nearly perfect weather with sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80's as the sprints, UMP Modifieds, UMP Super Stocks and bombers took to the Putnamville oval. Thirty-five sprint cars were on hand on Saturday evening with Shane Hollingsworth, Jonathan Vennard, Bub Cummings and Dickie Gaines winning their heat races...
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Mildred A. Sinnet
(Obituary ~ 08/09/10)
Mildred A. Sinnet, 95, of Avon passed away at Manorcare Nursing Home in Indianapolis Friday. She was born April 19, 1915 in Romney to Louis R. and Nannie Perkins Perry. She attended Romney Schools, was a homemaker and was a member of the Russellville Community Church...
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Robert L. "Bobby" Vandegrifft
(Obituary ~ 08/09/10)
Robert L. "Bobby" Vandegrifft, 75, of Greencastle, a long-time Martinsville resident, passed from this life on Aug. 7, 2010 at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Arrangements are pending at Neal & Summers Funeral & Cremation Center in Martinsville...
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Larry L. Allen Sr.
(Obituary ~ 08/09/10)
Larry L. Allen Sr., 69, of Cloverdale, passed away Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010. He was born on Aug. 9, 1940 in Indianapolis to Charles B. Allen and Kathleen M. Schooler Allen. His parents and a brother, Lewis Ayers, preceded him in death. Surviving are his children, Larry L. Allen Jr., Monty (Sally) Allen, David (Michelle) Allen, Zanny (Melissa) Allen and Hyidi Allen; a sister, Karen (Fred) Chastain; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren...
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James P. Stinson
(Obituary ~ 08/09/10)
James P. Stinson, 76, Stilesville, passed away Aug. 6, 2010 at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville after a fight with cancer. He was born Aug. 2, 1934 in Jewel Ridge, Va. and was the son of the late John K. Stinson and Lera M. [Whitt] Stinson Cook...
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HPS takes another step toward National Register
(Local News ~ 08/09/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The Heritage Preservation Society (HPS) of Putnam County sponsored effort to add three Historic Residential Districts to the National Register (NR) will reach an early milestone Wednesday evening. The expert hired by HPS, John Warner, will provide insight into what is involved with the process to develop nomination packets at a presentation to be given at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Greencastle City Hall...
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Jackson plans to enter change of plea
(Local News ~ 08/09/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A Greencastle woman accused of injuring four people with a knife during an altercation at a bar will be in Putnam County Circuit Court Aug. 19 to enter a change of plea. A representative of the Putnam County Prosecutor's Office said no definite terms had been come to as yet, but that James Holder, attorney for Treva J. Jackson, and officers of the Putnam County Prosecutor's Office were hammering out details for a plea agreement...
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Lutherans on Bluegrass plays Parkfest
(Local News ~ 08/09/10)
GREENCASTLE -- After a two-week hiatus, Parkfest will be back in the Robe-Ann Park bandshell with a show from Lutherans on Bluegrass. As always, the show runs from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Lutherans on Bluegrass is a six-member band that started as a group of church members just getting together to play music for fun...
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School officials meet, discuss Knoy operations
(Local News ~ 08/09/10)
CLOVERDALE -- Principals and designees from 17 high schools encompassing six counties in western Indiana met Friday at Knoy Resource Center at Cloverdale High School to solidify procedures and operations for Western Indiana Knoy Learning Centers. The initiative is one of 52 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants awarded through the Indiana Department of Education in 2010...
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Endowment to benefit Summer Concert Series
(Local News ~ 08/09/10)
The Putnam County Community Foundation announces The Paul and Joanne Kissinger Endowment to benefit the Summer Concert Series. The Summer Concert Series is currently held at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church during the summer months and brings world-renowned concert musicians to Greencastle for free performances open to the public...
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Brazil meets Brazil in concert's tribute to town, nation
(Local News ~ 08/09/10)
The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, presents "The Road To Brazil" Sunday August 15 at 8 p.m. at the Forest Park Band Shell or Pavilion in case of rain. The roundtrip from Brazil to the nation of Brazil in South America is a tribute to both Brazils...
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3 DePauw professors win Indiana Arts Commission grants
(Local News ~ 08/09/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Three members of the DePauw University faculty are the recipients of grants from the Indiana Arts Commission's Individual Artist Program. The winners are Cynthia O'Dell, University Professor and associate professor of art; and Barbara Fields Timm and Peter Williams, both part-time assistant professors of art...
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Engine No. 4 ends its long run with GFD
(Local News ~ 08/09/10)
GREENCASTLE -- For nearly four decades, Engine No. 4 has been a constant with the Greencastle Fire Department. The 1971 Mac has served the city since the city purchased it new. The truck moved on to a new assignment, though, as the city recently sold it to the J. Everett Light Career Center in Indianapolis...
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Clarence Marion Doub
(Obituary ~ 08/09/10)
Clarence Marion Doub, 85, of North Salem passed away Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 at his residence. He was born May 26, 1925 to Virgil and Elva Sefton Doub. A lifetime farmer, he was a World War II veteran and a member of the Northview Christian Church. He is survived by daughter Delva Tearman; sons Frank Doub, Joe Doub and Richard Doub; sister Sarah Shrum; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren...
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Edna Neeley
(Obituary ~ 08/09/10)
Edna Neeley, 75, of Stanford, Ky. died at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky. on Monday, Aug. 9, 2010. Edna was born April 8, 1935 in Garrard County, Ky. to the late Dave Lamb and Laura Murphy Lamb. She was a homemaker and believed in the Pentecostal Faith. She was a member of the Waynesburg Pentecostal Church...
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Robert L. Vandagrifft
(Obituary ~ 08/09/10)
Robert L. Vandagrifft, 75, Greencastle, a longtime Martinsville resident, passed from this life on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born to the late Gerald and Carrie Brewer Vandagrifft on July 3, 1935 in Morgantown...
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Cloverdale Youth Football hosting 'Football and Festivities'
(High School Sports ~ 08/11/10)
Cloverdale Youth Football would like to invite everyone for Football and Festivities Saturday at 6 p.m. The CYF will be hosting the South Putnam Football League in its annual jamboree. There will also be a hog roast and entertainment for kids, which includes bounce houses, a dunk tank and face painting...
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Greencastle downs Cougars at Windy Hill
(High School Sports ~ 08/11/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Led by Chelsea Samuels's 44 and Katie Hedge's 49, Greencastle defeated North Putnam 213-242 in a West Central Conference golf match Monday at Windy Hill Country Club. Diane Wokoun shot 57 and McKenzie St. Marie shot 63 to complete the Tiger Cubs' scoring total...
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My fantasy football follies
(High School Sports ~ 08/11/10)
The football season is upon us. Not just the profession ranks, but the beloved fantasy football. You know, the leagues formed by fellow armchair quarterback searching endlessly for an edge before the night of their big draft. I'm no different, but I'm not that adept at the game just yet. I've been involved with the fantasy football craze for the past three years and have loved every minute of it. I love making the call of who to start, who sit and what trades I should make...
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Darlen A. Blackmore
(Obituary ~ 08/11/10)
Darlen A. Blackmore, 71, of Coatesville died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010 at her residence. She was born Aug. 25, 1938 in Crawfordsville. She owned and operated Darlen's Collection in Greencastle. Surviving are husband Max D. Blackmore; sons Max L. (Sandra) Blackmore, Michael D. (Sylvia) Blackmore, Matthew L. (Candy) Blackmore; grandchildren Mary Lee Blackmore, Matthew L. Blackmore II and Michael X. Blackmore...
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Adeline E. Knoy
(Obituary ~ 08/11/10)
Adeline E. Knoy, 89, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 10 at the Mill Pond Health Campus. She was born Sept. 18, 1920 in Dayton, Ohio to Roy M. and C. Annetta Hayter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Eugene Lewis Knoy of Cloverdale. Adeline taught elementary school in the Cloverdale Community School System for over 25 years. ...
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'Immortal Life' topic of Ubben lecture on Sept. 9
(Local News ~ 08/11/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Rebecca Skloot's powerful book, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," is a national best-seller that sits at the intersection of multiple disciplines and interests -- including science, ethics, research, race, class and history. On Thursday, Sept. ...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 11, 2010
(Police Logs ~ 08/11/10)
Estimated damage $2,501-$5,000. The 2004 GMC driven by Joseph R. Murphy, 23, Fort Thompson, S.D., was struck by a piece of debris, breaking the windshield. Wilson was trapped in the vehicle and suffered minor facial bleeding. The vehicles of Miller and Wilson were towed by Kenny's. Estimated damage $5,001-$10,000...
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Cloverdale Council makes adjustments to sewer project
(Local News ~ 08/11/10)
CLOVERDALE -- Cloverdale did not receive a $1 million grant to go ahead with plans to improve the town's storm water sewer project, forcing the town to make plans to scale back. Town Council President Cathy Tipton said the grant, which is going mainly toward improving Lift No. 4 in Cloverdale, has been scaled down $600,000 because the town needs to obtain additional information about the land via an archeological inspection before the application can be approved...
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Enrollment projected up at Cloverdale
(Local News ~ 08/11/10)
CLOVERDALE -- If registration numbers so far for Cloverdale Community Schools are any indication, the corporation's enrollment could be up around 40 students from the end of 2009. CCSC Superintendent Dr. Carol Milner told the school board Monday school registration has gone well so far, although a number of students still need to register. At the high school alone, an estimated 30 to 40 students have not yet registered...
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Better read this!
(Column ~ 08/11/10)
This month marks my 30th year in television. It seems like just yesterday I was nervously standing in front of a camera, not sure which direction to look, unprepared for my segment, babbling away incoherently. Wait a second -- that was yesterday! This insight has made me realize that there are countless things in my life I am no better at than when I started on this earth 63 years ago. I say countless, but I'm going to count some of them anyway...
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Grant provides recycling education, recreation
(Local News ~ 08/11/10)
NORTH SALEM -- "Going green" makes sense when purchasing items for a nature park. Thanks to the Parks Foundation of Hendricks County (PFOHC) and a Community Grant from The Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District (HCSWMD), buying "green" picnic tables for McCloud Nature Park was an easy choice...
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Casey shares DePauw's strategic plan
(Local News ~ 08/11/10)
By JARED JERNAGAN Assistant Editor GREENCASTLE -- DePauw president Dr. Brian Casey was on hand at Tuesday's meeting of the Greencastle Common Council to share some work the university has been doing on strategic planning. While the plan entails numerous points which will likely take years to implement, the most important factor to Tuesday's audience is the campus's connection to the community...
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'Bye Bye Birdie' set to take stage at PCPH starting Thursday
(Local News ~ 08/11/10)
What happens when America's most popular rock and roll singer is drafted into the army? Well, if it's the early 1960s it's turned into a musical. Putnam County Playhouse presents Bye Bye Birdie with performances Thursday through Saturday and August 18-21. ...
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Beating the Heat
(Local News ~ 08/11/10)
Fiona Good makes splashdown at the end of the water slide at the Greencastle Aquatic Center Tuesday afternoon. Emma Hazel of the Aquatic Center said attendance at the center has tapered off in recent weeks, beginning with the Putnam County Fair. However, extreme heat this week has prompted a bit of a change. "With the hot days, it's pretty busy," she said. The Aquatic Center hopes to see even more traffic today, as the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging everyone to beat the heat with a free open swim from noon to 8 p.m. Banner Graphic/JARED JERNAGAN
- Parade of Fitness (High School Sports ~ 08/12/10)
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Morello, Riley still ragin' and rappin'
(Entertainment ~ 08/12/10)
Supergroups are generally anything but super. Sure, it sounds exciting to hear that Eddie Vedder and Eddie Van Halen are working together (I made that up, by the way.), but the results end up more like Eddie Money. So the news last year that guitar virtuoso Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, The Nightwatchman) had united with rapper Boots Reilly (The Coup) wasn't really exciting to me...
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All is 'Wright' with Scott Pilgrim's world
(Entertainment ~ 08/12/10)
From the retro gaming Universal logo until the credits roll, Edgar Wright's "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" is perhaps the most fun you'll have at the movies this year. The movie won't appeal to all people, but for those it was intended to target, it will be a hit. It's one of those movies you find yourself quoting and thinking about days after the viewing and a movie you'll find yourself wanting more of...
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Culture is abound in our little corner of the world
(Column ~ 08/12/10)
As a person who loves the arts and wants them to always thrive, I have to say I am more than a little impressed with what Putnam County has to offer. Theater is my true passion, so I usually think of the Putnam County Playhouse first. The first production I saw there was "Singin' in the Rain" in 2008, and I was blown away by the professional quality of every aspect of the show -- the acting, singing, dancing, lighting, sound, costumes -- everything...
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Hog wrestling event disturbing to couple
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/12/10)
To the Editor: The picture on the front page of the Aug. 2 Banner Graphic, "Squealing, mud-slinging fun," is disturbing. The hog-wrestling event may have been fun for the girls, but it surely was not fun for the pig. In fact, it is animal cruelty. 4-H is supposed to represent the best in the care of animals. This kind of activity sets a bad example in the care of other animals, especially to younger persons...
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Museum Gala talleyed a success
(Local News ~ 08/12/10)
To the Editor: The Putnam County Museum held its ninth annual meeting and gala on Aug. 7, and it was the most successful ever. Over 100 members and supporters attended the event, taking advantage of the good cheer of those enjoying the silent auction and appetizer bar...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 12, 2010
(Police Logs ~ 08/12/10)
Shaun Begley, 29, Cloverdale: Failure to appear, Aug. 9, 12:35 p.m. Cody Lee Bell, 18, Greencastle: Domestic battery, Aug. 9, 5:15 a.m. Zachary Bullerdick, 20, Coatesville: Domestic battery, Aug. 8, 9:21 p.m. Brandon Lee Elwood, 24, Spencer: Battery with bodily waste, resisting law enforcement, theft, other offenses, Aug. 7, 8 a.m...
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Catherine Geraldine Frazier
(Obituary ~ 08/12/10)
Catherine Geraldine Frazier, 93, of Greencastle passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010. She was born on Sept. 10, 1916 in Bainbridge to Walter Gibbs and Ruth Lame Gibbs. She married Clyde Frazier on Sept. 18, 1934, and he preceded her in death on October 25, 1965...
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Community Portal aims to seek connections
(Local News ~ 08/12/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A one-stop shop for local residents on all things DePauw-related. That was the goal for a group of DePauw students who spent the better part of an academic semester exploring the connections between Greencastle and DePauw. "A major source of confusion seemed to be where to go for information about events and services that were available and open to the public on the DePauw campus, particularly for those with no direct connection to the University," Brendan Belz said, a 2010 DePauw graduate and one of the students who worked on the project.. ...
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Greencastle considers night classes
(Local News ~ 08/12/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The Greencastle Community School Corporation Board is considering implementing a night school program to help reduce the number of students dropping out of high school and to increase the graduation rate. One day before classes started for the 2010-'11 school year, Greencastle High School Principal Randy Corn presented before the board the idea of accepting funds from the Western Indiana Knoy Learning Center grant to create the Internet-based program...
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Planning Commission plans to discuss proposed gun club
(Local News ~ 08/12/10)
The Putnam County Advisory Planning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. tonight at Harris Hall at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. One item of discussion at the meeting will be the proposed gun club in western Putnam County. The meeting has been moved to Harris Hall to accommodate the expected crowd...
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Putnam County Hospital gains 3 new practitioners
(Local News ~ 08/12/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Putnam County Hospital will have two new physicians beginning practice on Aug. 16. Elizabeth Brater, M.D. and Kristine Knapp, M.D. recently signed contracts with the hospital. Dr. Brater specializes in family medicine and will be joining the North Putnam Family Healthcare office in Bainbridge. Windy Watt, a family nurse practitioner, is currently seeing patients and welcomes the addition of Dr. Brater to the office...
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Their first opponent? The heat
(Local News ~ 08/12/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Across the state, high school fall athletes have spent the last week and a half battling through the dreaded first two weeks of practices. It's a lot of conditioning, a lot of mental preparation and a lot of learning. It's also a lot of dealing with the heat...
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Colts in Motion comes to Greencastle Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 08/13/10)
Colts in Motion is a 42-foot long traveling Colts museum that toursmultiple Indiana cities during the summer and fall months. Colts in Motion contains Colts memorabilia donated by the NFL Hall of Fame, a Colts penny press, a Make It Personal wall with factoids about theplayers, four interactive televisions and listening areas, a cross section of the audio equipment found inside a quarterback helmet and much more...
- Cougars Place 3rd (Local News ~ 08/13/10)
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Greencastle defeats Brownsburg, Cascade Thursday
(High School Sports ~ 08/13/10)
BROWNSBURG -- The Greencastle girls' golf team defeated Brownsburg and Cascade Thursday after posting a score of 206. Brownsburg was second with 215 and Cascade finished third with a score of 221. Greencastle's Chelsea Samuels shared medalist honors with Cascade's Jessica Smyth and Brownsburg's Brooke Woods. All three players posted 44s...
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PCPL part of national project
(Local News ~ 08/13/10)
On Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m., visitors to the Putnam County Public Library will have a chance to become a part of U.S. history. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has created a unique children's art project called "We are America." The goal of the project is to encourage children ages 5-12 to, by Sept. 11, draw their thoughts on the question, "People have come from all over the world to become Americans. Why does that make us great?"...
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Public Record, August 13, 2010
(Other Record ~ 08/13/10)
The following were filed Aug. 4-11 in the Putnam County Courts:...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 13, 2010
(Police Logs ~ 08/13/10)
Vehicle towed by Curtis Garage. Damage estimate $1,001-$2,500. Vehicle towed by Kenny's. Damage estimated $5,001-$10,000. Front passenger complained of left hip pain and wrist pain. Child in restraint seat in back had small cut on tongue and a small belt mark on shoulder. Mother refused to have child checked out at local hospital...
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Putnam Patter for Aug. 12, 2010
(Local News ~ 08/13/10)
The Children's Miracle Network Car Show starts Saturday at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Registration will be at 10 a.m. with judging at noon and awards at 3 p.m. Trophies and plaques will be awarded to the first 50 entries. There will also be a vendor court with music and food...
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NPCSC repair project receives go-ahead
(Local News ~ 08/13/10)
ROACHDALE -- The North Putnam School Board gave the go-ahead to begin the renovation process within the school district Thursday night, with plans to receive bids by August 24 and hopes to start projects in October. Jim Thompson of Gibraltar Design outlined the scope of the project, which highlighted roof replacement at North Putnam High School and window replacement at both North Putnam Middle School and Roachdale Elementary School...
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Police still looking for assault suspects
(Local News ~ 08/13/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Police are looking for two men believed to have assaulted a woman Tuesday night. A report from Putnam County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Robert Sibbitt said Sibbitt was dispatched just before 11 p.m. to investigate a report of battery and assault that had allegedly occurred at C.R. 500W and South Houck Bridge in Greencastle...
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Henry Lovett
(Obituary ~ 08/13/10)
Henry Lovett passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones, Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010 after a short battle with cancer. Henry was born in Berlin, Germany March 11, 1951 to Raymond and Pia (Mazurek) Lovett. He moved to the United States when he was 2 years old. He and his family had lived the remainder of his life in Clay County...
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SPJ names Steele Fellow of the Society
(Local News ~ 08/13/10)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Society of Professional Journalists has named Bob Steele, Sydney Schanberg, and Ernie Pyle as Fellows of the Society. Being named a Fellow of the Society is the highest honor SPJ bestows upon a journalist for extraordinary contributions to the profession. Honorees receive a jeweled key and a plaque...
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Spencer man jailed for carjacking
(Local News ~ 08/13/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A Spencer man remained in jail Thursday after being formally charged in Putnam County Circuit Court with Class B felony carjacking. Brandon L. Elwood, 24, also faces charges of Class D felonies resisting law enforcement, battery by bodily waste, auto theft and theft, Class A misdemeanor operating a vehicle with at least .15 grams of alcohol in .210 liters of breath, Class B misdemeanor criminal mischief and Class C misdemeanor operating while intoxicated...
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Plans for new gun club remain in limbo
(Local News ~ 08/13/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The question of whether a gun club will open in western Madison Township remains on hold until at least October. With neighboring property owners voicing many of their concerns at Thursday night's meeting of the Putnam County Advisory Planning Commission, the petitioner asked that the board table the request and give 60 days to address the questions and concerns...
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Fulfilling a need for equestrian training
(Local News ~ 08/13/10)
GREENCASTLE -- It is perhaps the simplest of business models: See a need and fill it. Candice Pelfrey sees a need in Putnam County. The local native grew up working with and showing horses, but often had to leave the county or even the state to train or compete...
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- Action on the Gridiron (High School Sports ~ 08/14/10)
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Delt Pride
(Local News ~ 08/14/10)
The 102nd National Convention of Delta Theta Tau Sorority was held July 14-18 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, St., Louis, Mo. Attending from the Greencastle Theta Chapter were, from left, Ruth Myers, Nancy Andis and Jennifer Hayes; and from the Theta Lambda Chapter of Roachdale, Bonnie Yahraus. National President Jeanie Claggett of Brookville, Ohio presided at the business meetings during the convention. A combined total from all chapters donated to philanthropic projects over the past year amounted to more than $798,000. Delta Theta Tau, a national philanthropic society, was founded by five high school girls in Muncie in 1903.
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Five Generations
(Other Record ~ 08/14/10)
Five generations of the Saylor family gathered recently at the Waters of Greencastle, where 93-year-old Irene Saylor resides. Pictured with Irene are her daughter Evelyn Pitts of Greencastle, granddaughter Lori Patrick of Plainfield, and great-granddaughter Angela Phillips and great-great-granddaughter Lillian Page Phillips, both of Indianapolis...
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Huber - 25th
(Anniversary ~ 08/14/10)
The former Amanda Weist, daughter of William and Jane Weist, and Gregory Huber, son of Jerry and the late Arlene Huber, are preparing to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. The Hubers were united in marriage at the Cloverdale Church of Christ by the Rev. Curtis McClane on Aug. 17, 1985...
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Pitts - Phillips
(Engagement ~ 08/14/10)
Holly Ann Pitts and Bradley D. Phillips of Greencastle have announced their engagement and upcoming marriage. The prospective bride is the daughter of Richard and Sue Pitts of Greencastle. She is a 2005 graduate of South Putnam High School. Holly received a degree in early childhood education in 2009 from Ivy Tech Community College. She is employed as an assistant manager at Dollar Tree Stores Inc., and also as a substitute teacher...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 14, 2010
(Police Logs ~ 08/14/10)
Angela Kay Leach, 33, Indianapolis: Possession of paraphernalia, Aug. 12, 1:35 p.m. Lawrence Miller, 35, no city: Bond revocation, Aug. 11, 12:01 p.m. Roy Wayne Poynter, 32, Bainbridge: Theft, Aug. 11, 10:44 a.m. Eric Edward Prather, 41, Gosport: Probation violation, Aug. 12, 2:16 p.m...
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Greencastle Aquatic Center wrapping up 2010 season
(Local News ~ 08/14/10)
GREENCASTLE -- With school now back in session, the days of the 2010 Greencastle Aquatic Center season are numbered. The Greencastle Parks and Recreation Department has released the schedule for the remainder of the season, including the season-ending "Soggy Doggy Day."...
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$100,000 Envision 2011 finalists announced
(Local News ~ 08/14/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The Putnam County Community Foundation has announced two finalists in the $100,000 "Envision 2011" grant initiative. The Putnam County Public Library submitted an application to further family literacy in Putnam County, and Putnam RISE proposes to educate county citizens about ways to become more energy efficient and stimulate the local economy through energy efficiency investments in schools, neighborhoods, and homes...
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City keeps workers cool in extreme heat
(Local News ~ 08/14/10)
GREENCASTLE -- With temperatures in the 90s and heat indexes well over 100, it's been a week to stay inside whenever possible. But what about those who make their living outside? Between utilities, public works and parks, the city of Greencastle has a number of workers who can't just stay inside and avoid the heat...
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Not Saying 'Bye Bye' Just Yet
(Local News ~ 08/14/10)
Rosie Alvarez, left, portrayed by Meghan Armitage, is serenaded by the quartet of, from left, Joe Lippard, Chris Wurster, Alex Asbell and Dustin Bond during a performance of "Bye Bye Birdie" at the Putnam County Playhouse. Several shows are sold out, but there are still tickets left for the production, which runs tonight and Aug. 18-21. For information, call 653-5880.
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GCSC starting late on Mondays
(Local News ~ 08/14/10)
GREENCASTLE -- This Monday will be the first Monday of the school year for Greencastle Community Schools students -- which means the first time the schools will observe their new late Monday starts. The new scheduling comes as a result of changes made by Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett, who took office in January 2009...
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Work on Indianapolis Rd. to begin Wednesday
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
The Greencastle Department of Public Works will be doing milling on Indianapolis Road on Wednesday, causing possible delays and lane restrictions. The work will be done between Percy Julian Drive and Warren Drive. Beginning Aug. 23, the city will be doing paving from the valley east of Kroger to Warren Drive...
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Hollingsworth repeats as sprint winner at LPS
(Community Sports ~ 08/16/10)
PUTNAMVILLE -- A long, hot week of steamy temperatures culminated with some sizzling racing at Lincoln Park Speedway Saturday night. Shane Hollingsworth has been as locked in as any sprint car driver in the state over the summer and this weekend was no different as he held off a field of 27 sprint cars to claim his fourth feature win at the Putnamville oval and his fifth overall this season...
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DePauw ranks 64th in nation's top colleges
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
A new Forbes Magazine ranking of America's best colleges includes three Indiana schools in the top 100: Notre Dame, Wabash College and DePauw University. Only four public schools -- Indiana University, Purdue, Ball State and IUPUI -- made the top 610 nationally. Of those, IU received the highest ranking, at 222nd overall...
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Hoosier Hospitality fosters community, campus bonding
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
In just a few days, 87 excited students from more than 24 different countries will arrive in Greencastle to start their college careers at DePauw University. For the past three years, local families in Putnam County have served as family friends to international students in Hoosier Hospitality. New and previous Hoosier Hospitality families are invited to take part in the program with this new group of students...
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Marvin Bailey
(Obituary ~ 08/16/10)
Marvin Bailey Boone, 89, of Sheridan, died Aug. 14, 2010 at Sheridan Healthcare Center. He was born June 8, 1921 in Boone County to the late Harvey and Minnie (Staton) Bailey. Marvin was a self-employed farmer and was a member of the Terhune United Methodist Church and the Sheridan Masonic Lodge. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1953...
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Candance Kane Kersey
(Obituary ~ 08/16/10)
Candace Kane Kersey died Aug. 12, 2010 in Ocala, Fla. She was born April 26, 1952 in Miami Beach, Fla. Candy was a caregiver for 10 years with Peace of Mind. She never met a stranger. She is survived by her beloved husband of 22 years, Ray E. Kersey of Ocala, Fla.; father, William Kane of Winter Haven, Fla.; sister, Dawn Wood-Lewis of Del Rey Beach, Fla.; and nephew, John...
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South African newspaper praises upcoming visitor's 'moving read'
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
GREENCASTLE -- "On the subject of books that are hard to describe and much more interesting than they sound, I'd recommend The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot," opines Kate Sidley in the Sunday Times of Johannesburg, South Africa. "Bioethics, race, genetics, science and family are woven into a surprise best-seller and a moving and thought-provoking read," she writes. Skloot will come to DePauw University on September 9 to discuss her book...
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PCH Cancer Center still has raffle tickets available
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
The Putnam County Hospital Cancer Center still has tickets available for its upcoming raffle. In July, several items were donated to the Cancer Center for the purpose of raising money for the matching grant that was awarded by the Putnam County Community Foundation in 2008. For each dollar raised, the foundation will match up to $12,500 annually...
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South Putnam Community School Corporation calendar announced for week of August 16
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
Tuesday: School pictures, 8:30 a.m. Wednesday: "Taste of South Putnam," meet the teachers, 6:30 p.m. Today: "Meet the Teachers," 6-7 p.m. Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Today: Regional Cub/Boy Scout Leaders to talk to boys about joining scouts...
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Cloverdale Township Volunteer Fire Department Golf Scramble set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
CLOVERDALE -- The 12th annual Cloverdale Township Volunteer Fire Department Golf Scramble will take place Saturday at Clover Meadows Golf Course. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., and shotgun start is at 8 a.m. Entry is limited to the first 25 four-person teams. Entry deadline is today. Fees to participate are $200 per team or $50 per person and include green fee, cart and rib-eye steak dinner...
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Professor wins prestigious history award
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
GREENCASTLE -- James L. Cooper, professor emeritus of history at DePauw University, is the recipient of an Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) Leadership in History Awards. Dr. Cooper was honored "for a lifetime of researching, preserving, and promoting the history of Indiana's historic bridges," according to the organization...
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Library accepts donation
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
Alice Greenburg, left, director of the Putnam County Public Library, accepts a donation of $250 on behalf of the Greencastle Wal-Mart store from W.T. Watson, who works in the store's tire and auto department. Wal-Mart encourages its employees to be involved in the community, and offers donations to organizations for which the employees volunteer. Watson has been volunteering in the library's local history and genealogy department for five years. Banner Graphic/JAMIE BARRAND
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Brazil Concert Band pays tribute to 'Jewell of Wabash'
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, presents "Jewell Of The Wabash" at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 22 at Forest Park rain or shine. Fred Jewell, 1875-1936, known as the "Indiana March King" was from Worthington and rose as a circus euphonium player to director of the Barnum and Bailey circus band...
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Community Christmas Choir organizers looking for new members
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
Organizers of the Community Christmas Choir are seeking choir members for the 9th annual production. The organizational meeting will occur at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 in the Browns Valley Christian Church auditorium. This year's selected Christmas concert is titled "The Promise of Christmas," which is created by Phil Barefoot and arranged and orchestrated by Dave Williamson...
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Accomplishment records important for opportunities, future of 4-H'ers
(Column ~ 08/16/10)
Recordkeeping is not a favorite of many people. Some forms of record keeping, like having the winning football score or scrapbooking memories provide enjoyment. This is especially true when individuals can reflect back on great moments in life. The 4-H'er learns and is responsible for many different types of record keeping that in some cases is project specific while in other cases it involves the entire 4-H career...
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Protect your pockets: Stealing from headlines to steal from investors
(Column ~ 08/16/10)
A few short months ago, a deepwater drilling rig exploded near the Gulf Coast, causing oil to gush into the water. As executives struggled to find a quick solution, one company, InfrAegis Inc., allegedly told potential investors in Alabama the product they created would stop the oil leak and had the support of government officials involved in the cleanup. ...
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Farm Credit to hold customer appreciation event Sept. 1
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, a $16.5 billion financial lending cooperative spanning the four states of Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee, has kicked off their annual summer Customer Appreciation Events. Locally, the Greencastle office will host its event on Sept. 1 at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. All customers -- members of the Farm Credit Services office in Putnam, Parke, Hendricks, and Vermillion counties -- are invited to attend...
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Former beauty queen now in Air Force
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
MAXWELL AFB, Ala. -- Two years ago she was strutting her stuff onstage as a beauty queen in Greencastle and now she's being put through her paces as a soldier For Ashley B. Doyle, summer vacation now means arising at 4 a.m. each day to start a rigorous, daily routine that most sophomore and junior college students would cringe at the thought of having to do...
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American Quarter Horse event to be held Sept. 25-26
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
CLOVERDALE -- The Indiana Quarter Horse Association Breeders Futurity and American Quarter Horse Association Show, an American Quarter Horse Association-approved show, will be held Sept. 25-26 at the Crossroads Arena in Cloverdale. American Quarter Horse shows test horses' abilities in dozens of different classes and feature exciting events such as jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting, roping and pole bending. ...
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Harmless to play Parkfest
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Tony Harmless will be playing his own songs at Parkfest this Tuesday. Harmless has been a part of Parkfest since its inception. Come to the Robe-Ann Park bandshell from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday to hear Harmless, along with special guest Monte Keller, as he debuts a couple of new songs. Banner Graphic/JARED JERNAGAN
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Putnam Patter for Aug. 16, 2010
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
The Cloverdale Masonic Lodge #132 will hold its monthly stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. All MM's are welcome to attend. Officers are urged to attend. Greencastle High School will hold an open house on Thursday. Students and parents are encouraged to attend by arriving in the multi-purpose gym by 6:30 p.m...
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Just another day at the market
(Local News ~ 08/16/10)
Bruce Zink and Constance Campbell-Ferry discuss the herbs in Perry's garden Saturday at the Farmers Market. Meet at the Market is held on Franklin Street on the square 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday and Tuesdays at Robe-Ann Park from 5 to 8 p.m.
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Fred Wayne Nichols
(Obituary ~ 08/18/10)
Fred Wayne Nichols, 42, Belle Union, passed away on Aug. 17, 2010. He was born on Jan. 6, 1968 in Martinsville and was the son of Patricia Faye Nichols. He was a truck driver, member of the Teamsters and the Eminence Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Faye Nichols of Belle Union; his son Fred Wayne Nichols II of Belle Union; his uncles Randy Nichols and wife Donna of Belle Union and Robert Nichols and wife Linda of Belle Union...
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DePauw, United Way team up for service
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
This year's Day of Caring and kick-off breakfast sponsored by the United Way of Putnam County is pairing up with an annual DePauw University volunteer project to share resources and bridge gaps between students and community members. Incoming DePauw freshmen involved in a campus-wide volunteer event will also join community members at the annual Day of Caring in the university's annual Service Plunge put on by DePauw's Office of Civic, Global and Professional Opportunities (formerly Hartman House).. ...
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City to hold 2nd Ward meeting Thursday
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
The city of Greencastle will host a Second Ward neighborhood meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Deer Meadow Primary School. Second Ward Councilor Mark Hammer, Mayor Sue Murray, City Planner Shannon Norman and Councilor-At-Large Phyllis Rokicki will be on hand representing city government...
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POET granted new abatements, extensions
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
GREENCASTLE -- With the new owner of the Cloverdale ethanol plant investing $30 million in the facility, the Putnam County Council moved Tuesday night to grant a tax abatement on the property. The move actually involved two separate abatements. The first is being transferred to POET after it was originally granted to previous owner Altra Biofuels...
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James V. Samsel
(Obituary ~ 08/18/10)
James V. Samsel, 89, of Cloverdale passed away Friday, Aug. 13, 2010 at Hendricks Regional Health. He was born on Feb. 20, 1921 in Royal Center, the son of the late Homer and Merle (Stevens) Samsel. He was married to Marcella M. (Pryor) Samsel on Aug. ...
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Gary R. Wilbur
(Obituary ~ 08/18/10)
Gary R. Wilbur, 71 passed away Monday August 16 at his home in Carlisle Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Hollinger Funeral Home & Crematory, 501 N. Baltimore Ave. Mt. Holly Springs, Penn. 17065
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Marjorie Marie Cash
(Obituary ~ 08/18/10)
Marjorie Marie Cash, 86, of Fillmore passed away on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010. She was born on Nov. 10, 1923 in Putnam County to Gilbert Cox and Lessie O'Neal Cox. She was a graduate of Fillmore High School, a member of Bethel Baptist Church, a founding member of Club 16 and a 4-H Leader. Mrs. Cash loved sewing and gardening, especially flowers...
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Guardrails will soon protect motorists along county road
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A troublesome curve near Heritage Lake will soon have guardrails on both sides of the road. At Monday's meeting of the Putnam County Commissioners, County Highway Supervisor Jim Smith presented the commissioners with a quote of $36,000 to put guardrails on both sides of the road where County Road 725E curves to the west and becomes County Road 525N...
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Roachdale approves repair project funding
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
ROACHDALE -- The Roachdale Town Council unanimously approved funding for a new roof and gutter board for the town park restroom at its monthly meeting last week. The project will cost the town $1,950, and Parker Construction will start on the project as soon as time is permitted in the contractor's schedule, Roachdale clerk-treasurer Martha Louk said...
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Online registration hugely successful for South Putnam
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Online registration at South Putnam Community Schools seems to have been a rousing success. This was the first year the service was offered, and at the South Putnam Community School Board Corporation meeting Monday night, technology director Steve Ricketts offered a report...
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Greencastle 1 of 45 finalists for National League of Cities award
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The hard work of citizens and officials to make a "greener" Greencastle have been noticed outside the city. The National League of Cities (NLC) announced Monday that Greencastle is one of 45 finalists for its 2010 Awards for Municipal Excellence. The city was selected for its work to develop and implement the initiatives of the Greencastle Sustainability Commission...
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Marathon owner acquires Mini Mart
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
One local business owner has found a way to fill a need he's seen for some time. Bajwa, owner of the Marathon station on North Jackson Street, recently acquired the Mini Mart station, also on North Jackson. For some time, he's had customers at his station ask him about adding a diesel pump to the business. However, he has not had the capability at the Marathon. The addition of the new station has changed this. "People were asking for a long time, but I can't do it because I only have two tanks. (At Mini Mart), I have three tanks." As of Monday, the new pump was not up and running, but Bajwa hopes to have it going by Friday at the latest. "I did it as a community service to this side of town, so my customers don't have to go to the other side of town to get diesel," Bajwa said.
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House fire under investigation
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A Monday night fire caused what Greencastle Fire Chief Bill Newgent described as "significant damage" to a house at 900 E. Tennessee St. Fire crews were toned out to a structure fire just after 11 p.m., a Putnam County dispatcher said. In addition to firefighters from Greencastle, representatives from Madison Township, Fillmore, Reelsville and Bainbridge fire departments and Operation Life ambulance service responded to the call...
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GHS boys' soccer shuts out Bulldogs
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/10)
Tuesday night the Tiger Cubs traveled to Monrovia for their season opener and shut out the Bulldogs 7-0. Five minutes into the game, Sophomore Evan Smith passed the ball to Junior Sonney Basham for the first goal. Smith was able to score next unassisted...
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Tiger Cubs hosting "Purple Out" this Friday
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/10)
Greencastle will host "Purple Out" this Friday encouraging all Greencastle fans to come to the game dressed in purple for the home opener against Monrovia at 7 p.m. There will also be an opportunity to purchase all-sports athletic passes, as well as Lucas Oil tickets for the game on Oct. 16 against Owen Valley...
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Samuels earn medalist honors in GHS 198-207 win
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/10)
GREENCASTLE -- On a beautiful and cloudless Monday evening, the Greencastle girls golf team carded a 198 to best visiting North Montgomery by nine strokes at Windy Hill Country Club. The Tiger Cubs were led by senior Chelsea Samuels' eight-over 44, good enough for medalist honors, and Diane Wokoun's 46. Katie Hedge added a 49, and Kay Wood's 59 rounded out the team total...
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Cougars struggle in three sets
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/10)
ROACHDALE -- Monday saw the curtain open for the North Putnam volleyball team's 2010 season. After watching the JV win in two sets over Riverton Parke by scores of 25-11 and 25-16, things seemed to be rolling the hosts' way. The Panthers, however, were not so generous in the varsity contest...
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South Putnam falls in three sets to West Vigo
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Rarely do two contests mirror each other featuring four separate teams in two different locations. The fate North Putnam suffered Monday night was the same that befell South Putnam on Tuesday. In their opening contest of the 2010 season, the Eagles hosted a West Vigo side that, a year ago, pushed the Eagles to five sets in a game that eventually went the Eagles' way in the end...
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Balanced Eagle golfers pick up win over CHS
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/10)
BRAZIL -- South Putnam's girls golf team had balanced scoring for a 209-stroke total Monday at Oak Ridge Golf Course in a victory over Cloverdale, which posted an incomplete for having only three players. Even if Cloverdale had been able to field the four players necessary for the team score, the Clovers likely wouldn't have won. Cloverdale's three-player total of 180 would have meant the fourth player needed to shoot a 7-under par 28 to overcome South Putnam's solid scoring...
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Tiger Cub girls' soccer falls to aggressive Bruins squad
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Tuesday proved to be a rough start to the season for the Greencastle girls' soccer team. The Tiger Cubs lost to an aggressive and deep Tri-West squad 7-1 at home. The Bruins came out aggressive and never let up their pace. They pressured the Tiger Cubs on both ends of the pitch, resulting in just two GHS shots on goal and zero goals in the first half...
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Zion's fight: SMA diagnosis devastates Hoskins family
(Local News ~ 08/18/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Watching their children take their first steps is a moment parents wait for from the minute their babies are born. Sadly, that is one milestone Chelsea and Paul Hoskins of Greencastle will likely never experience with their 21-month-old son Zion...
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Fight for Zion
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Tiger Cubs lose to Knights in three sets
(High School Sports ~ 08/19/10)
The Greencastle volleyball team suffered a three set loss to Northview to open the 2010 season Tuesday. The Tiger Cubs lost 10-25, 4-25 and 11-25. Head coach Liz Spencer noted Kandice Phillips led the team with serving aces, while Erika Davies led the team in blocking. She also said Phillips was one of Greencastle's offensive threats on the night...
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Cloverdale falls in four sets to Vikings
(High School Sports ~ 08/19/10)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale volleyball team opened its season with a four-set loss to West Vigo Tuesday. The Clovers lost 17-25, 25-20, 19-25 and 22-25. Bradanne Toney had a strong night for CHS with 17 kills, four blocks, two aces and four points, while Holly McCammon added five kills, two aces and 11 points. Breegan Andersen chipped in two kills, one ace and three points and Taylor Jones recorded two kills, one block and two points...
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Cougars look to avenge sectional sting
(High School Sports ~ 08/19/10)
ROACHDALE -- The North Putnam football team racked up the most wins in the county a year ago with nine, but it was its final loss that has set the tone for 2010. The Cougars dropped the sectional final to Monrovia 7-6 after allowing a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. It's something that has motivated the team all summer...
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Youthful Eagles ready for 2010 season
(High School Sports ~ 08/19/10)
GREENCASTLE -- For Troy Burgess' South Putnam Eagles football squad, the end of last season was a tough one. The Eagles fell to Monrovia 6-3, closing the career of a core group of seniors. In 2010, the youth bug has bitten the Eagles, but according to Burgess, that's not something to be concerned about. He knows they might take their lumps early, but when the tournament rolls around, he expects them to be ready to roll...
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Aug. 26 pretrial conference set for shoplifting suspect
(Local News ~ 08/19/10)
GREENCASTLE -- An Aug. 26 pretrial date has been set for a Greencastle woman accused of shoplifting several items from two discount stores. Jessica Phares, 26, was arrested June 15 after she allegedly stole merchandise at the Dollar General stores at 507 N. Jackson St. and 1520 Indianapolis Road, both in Greencastle...
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Trial date set for man accused in money laundering case
(Local News ~ 08/19/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A trial date has been set for one of two men charged in June with money laundering. Eury David-Rodriguez, 24, of Pleasantville, N.J. is set for jury trial on Nov. 17 for one charge of Class C felony money laundering. A final pretrial conference in the case is set for Oct. 28, and any plea agreements must be filed by that date...
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Gary R. Wilbur
(Obituary ~ 08/19/10)
Gary R. Wilbur, 71, passed away Monday, Aug. 16, 2010 in his home in Carlisle, Penn. He was born May 21, 1939 in Johnson City, N.Y. to the late Fredric and Helen Francis Wilbur. He retired from IBM as a parts analyzer and was a member of BPOE Lodge #578 and the Conservation Club in Cloverdale. Gary loved to hunt and fish...
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Evelyn J. Slavens
(Obituary ~ 08/19/10)
Evelyn J. Slavens, 94, of Greencastle passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010. She was born on Feb. 11, 1916 in Greencastle to Jesse Tobin and Lydia Gorham Tobin. She was formerly employed at Angwell Curtain Factory and retired from Mallory's. Mrs. Slavens attended First Baptist Church and was a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary...
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Betty J. (Bridges) Lightle
(Obituary ~ 08/19/10)
Betty J. (Bridges) Lightle, 71, of Veedersburg, passed away Aug. 10, 2010 at St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette. She was born Dec. 17, 1938 in Crawfordsville, the daughter of Franklin and Marcella (Myers) Bridges. She married Gary L. Lightle Sept. 3, 1966 in Veedersburg. He survives...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 19, 2010
(Anniversary ~ 08/19/10)
Damage estimated $1,001-$2,500. Vehicle was towed by Seniour's. Damage estimate $5,001-$10,000. Information included in the Putnam Scanner is taken from reports provided to the Banner Graphic by the Putnam County Sheriff's Department, Greencastle Police Department and Greencastle Fire Department...
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Area girls invited to a Party in the Park
(Local News ~ 08/19/10)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Girls ages 5 to 17 and their families are invited to a Party in the Park from 3:30 until 8 p.m. Saturday at Robe-Ann Park. Putnam County girls may register for Girl Scouts during the event by paying $12 membership dues. Financial assistance is available...
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CCSC announces August calendar
(Local News ~ 08/19/10)
Today: Open house, 6-7 p.m. Monday: Knoy after-school homework help and community service project, kindergarten-2nd grade, 2:45-5 p.m. Tuesday: Knoy after-school homework help and community service project, 3rd and 4th grade, 2:45-5 p.m...
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SPCSC sets schedule for August
(Local News ~ 08/19/10)
Monday: Special School Board Meeting, 7 p.m., Central Elementary School music room Tuesday: Student picture day, Fillmore Elementary, 8 a.m. Thursday: Sr./Jr. High FCA, 7:30 a.m., South Putnam High School Bookmobile, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Fillmore Elementary...
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Bainbridge receives 5 bids for street lighting
(Local News ~ 08/19/10)
BAINBRIDGE -- The town of Bainbridge received five bids for the Area 1 Energy Efficiency Grant to improve the town's street lighting, and a final bid for an electrical supplier will be announced soon, clerk-treasurer Jason Hartman said. All Phase Electric Supply Co., Brownstown Electric Company, HD Supply, Midwest Lighting Solutions and Shelby Thermal Engineers and Fabricators each submitted bids ranging from $40,29 to $62,470...
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Miller charged with arson
(Local News ~ 08/19/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A Greencastle man was formally charged with arson Wednesday in Putnam County Circuit Court. Timothy L. Miller, 40, was charged with Class D felonies arson and criminal mischief. He could face a jail term of up to six years. According to court documents, Greencastle Police Department Reserve Officer Jeremiah Jackson was dispatched shortly before 10 p.m. Monday to a vehicle fire. The person who reported the fire alleged it had been set by Miller...
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Produce picking at the park
(Local News ~ 08/19/10)
Jim Leach sits on the bed of his truck with melons he had on display for a fundraiser for the Covered Bridge Country Chorus at the farmers market at Robe-Ann Park Tuesday. Along with his wife Jodi, Leach was stationed at one of four tables vending locally grown produce at the market in conjunction with Parkfest. Banner Graphic/AMANDA JUNK
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Against all odds: 9-year-old thriving despite challenges of Asperger's
(Local News ~ 08/19/10)
GREENCASTLE -- In his 9 years, Tyler Hopper has faced a lot of challenges. Before he was 2 years old, he contracted a methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection for which he underwent two emergency surgeries. Doctors told Tyler's parents, Bobby and Cami, that the chance of their son surviving that infection was slim, but Tyler overcame the odds...
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Prosecutor proposes K2 ban
(Local News ~ 08/19/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Putnam County Prosecutor Tim Bookwalter has proposed an ordinance that would ban the local sales of an incense blend known by the brand names K2 or Spice. The ordinance will go to the Putnam County Commissioners in the near future. The substance is made of herbs, spices and synthetic cannabinoids (a blanket term for compounds found in the cannabis plant that are structurally related to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a main component of marijuana)...
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Cougars improving early in season
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/10)
The Lady Cougar golfers traveled to Harrison Hills in Attica on Wednesday and posted a score of 228 against Fountain Central, who posted an incomplete score due to having only three players. The Cougars have five returning players this year, one returning golfer who was on hiatus for two years, and one new to the game of golf...
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GHS places second, Eagles come in third
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/10)
The girls' golf teams from Greencastle and South Putnam traveled to Danville Thursday to face the Warriors. Danville won the match with a 195, followed by GHS with 201 and South Putnam with a 229. Greencastle's Chelsea Samuels earned medalist honors with a 43. She was followed by Katie Hedge with a 45, Diane Wokoun with a 52 and Kay Wood with a 61. McKenzie St. Marie carded a 65 for the Tiger Cubs...
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South Putnam falls in four sets
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/10)
The South Putnam volleyball team fell to Clay City Thursday in four sets. The Eagles lost 25-20, 14-25, 22-25 and 20-25. Alex McHugh led the team in assists (11) and kills (5), while Janet Crafton adding eight assists and led the team with five aces...
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Cougar drop contest with Danville, 4-0
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/10)
ROACHDALE --North Putnam's boys soccer team played competitively in its season opener Thursday against Danville, losing 4-0 in a nonconference match on the Cougars' field. North Putnam (0-1) trailed 1-0 at halftime and 2-0 with three minutes to play...
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New mindset has Cloverdale looking for success in 2010
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/10)
GREENCASTLE -- It's never easy to go against the team who closed your season a year ago. Making matters worse, is when that team shut you out on your home field 53-0 in the first game of the tournament. According to fourth year head coach Kyle Winkler, his squad, especially his upperclassmen, have taken a different approach to this season and he's looking for some special things...
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Tiger Cubs ready to prowl under new head coach
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/10)
By CAINE GARDNER Sports Editor GREENCASTLE -- Coming off a 1-9 season a year ago, the Greencastle Tiger Cubs will have all eyes on them in 2010. First-year head coach Eric Davis will look to turn things around and so far, he's liked what he's seen from his team...
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Clovers suffer three-set loss to Cadets
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/10)
CLOVERDALE -- On the strength of several long serving runs and a hard-to-crack defense, the Cascade volleyball team took down Cloverdale in straight sets, 25-14, 26-24 and 25-13. After Cascade asserted its will in the first set, it looked like more of the same to start the second as the Cadets took charge with a 7-2 lead...
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Brotherton scores 6 goals in GHS win
(High School Sports ~ 08/20/10)
GREENCASTLE -- For any team, getting seven goals in a soccer match is a good thing. When six of those goals come from a single player, it's even better. Greencastle senior Whitney Brotherton scored six goals in the Tiger Cubs' 7-2 win over county rival North Putnam Thursday at home. Brotherton did the bulk of her damage in the first half, scoring all five GHS goals...
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Peebles supports cause with denim event
(Local News ~ 08/20/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Help those in need and get a great deal on the latest denim looks for back-to-school between Aug. 18 through 23 at Peebles department store. Simply bring in any gently worn denim item and receive a coupon for $5 off your purchase of any denim apparel in the store. All donations will help to clothe less fortunate individuals in the community...
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Museum unveiling exhibit
(Local News ~ 08/20/10)
GREENCASTLE -- On Sept. 1, the Putnam County Museum will open the "Indiana's Native Peoples: the First Inhabitants" exhibit. The exhibit is the county's first comprehensive and authentic presentation of Native American cultures that once flourished in Indiana territory and Putnam County in particular...
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Public Record, August 20, 2010
(Other Record ~ 08/20/10)
The following were filed Aug. 12-18 in the Putnam County Courts:...
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Hickory Creek collecting pop tops for Shriner's Hospital
(Local News ~ 08/20/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Hickory Creek at Sunset will be collecting as many pop-tops as possible to donate to the Shriners Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Hickory Creek Foundation will also be awarding one of their nursing and rehab facilities with a special donation for their residents for the most pull-tabs collected...
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Judge sets trial date in welfare fraud case
(Local News ~ 08/20/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A trial date has been set for a Greencastle man accused of filing for and receiving unemployment benefits to which he was not entitled. Christopher J. Mullins, 26, faces two Class C felony counts of welfare fraud and one count of Class D felony theft. If convicted on all charges, he could be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years in prison...
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Application deadline nearing
(Local News ~ 08/20/10)
Applications for Indiana Farm Bureau's Foundation Scholarship, Marion Stackhouse Scholarship and Career Enrichment Scholarships are due soon. Foundation Scholarship applications are due Sept. 1 to the Farm Bureau Women's Leader, Beth Evans, or can be turned into the local Putnam County Farm Bureau office...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 20, 2010
(Police Logs ~ 08/20/10)
Damage estimate $1,001-$2,500. Vehicle was towed by Steele's. Damage estimate $10,001-$25,000. Damage estimate $1,001-$2,500. Danny Lee Beard, 59, Greencastle: Operating while intoxicated, public intoxication, other offenses, Aug. 18, 8:14 p.m. David Andrew Burger, 45, Terre Haute: Failure to appear, probation violation, Aug. 17, 3:04 p.m...
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'Who Loves Their Dixie Chopper' turns into special ops mission
(Local News ~ 08/20/10)
ROCKWALL, Texas -- Serving as a consultant in war-torn Iraq, retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Sands obviously loves his country and is certainly dedicated to the red, white and blue. But Sands is also devoted to the black and silver of Dixie Chopper, the Putnam County-based lawn mower manufacturer that is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2010. ...
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Benidean 'Gini' Costa Query
(Obituary ~ 08/20/10)
Benidean "Gini" Costa Query, 76, of Terre Haute passed away Friday, Aug. 13, 2010 at her residence. She was born July 2, 1934 in Brazil to Benjamin Ball and Virginia Urbain Ball. Gini was a homemaker and a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies of the Moose, Eagles Ladies Auxiliary and a Lady Shriner...
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DePauw welcomes most diverse freshman class in school history
(Local News ~ 08/20/10)
GREENCASTLE -- DePauw University will welcome its 172nd entering class -- the Class of 2014 -- this Saturday. A total of 617 first-year students will arrive with their families to move in to their residence halls and participate in the opening convocation with President Brian W. Casey and the DePauw faculty...
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Sentencing dates set for both Crowe, Pryor
(Local News ~ 08/20/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Plea agreements have been taken under advisement for two Greencastle teens who were involved in an April shooting incident. Keven Dale Crowe, 19, and Michael Scott Pryor, 18, were in Putnam County Circuit Court Thursday for pretrial conferences. ...
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Increase in farmers' market vendors seen locally, nationally
(Local News ~ 08/20/10)
Bob Zaring has been a farmer in Fillmore for around 15 years following in the family tradition of more than 20 years of farming pumpkins and winter squash. At the farmers' market in downtown Greencastle he sets up shop in the same spot at around 6:15 a.m. every Saturday, and patrons can expect to buy his regular stock of tomatoes, potatoes, green beans, sweet corn, eggplant and hot peppers, among others...
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Under watchful eyes
(Local News ~ 08/20/10)
A motorist passes by the new driver feedback sign on South Jackson Street in Greencastle, safely under the 20 mph speed limit. The LED sign, which runs entirely on the power from the attached solar panel, is equipped with a radar gun and tells motorists their speed. Although the post in the ground is a permanent fixture, several posts will be installed around town, on top of which the detachable sign and solar panel can be placed. More details about the new sign will be available in an upcoming edition of the Banner Graphic.
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10 years of changing bikes amid 'awesome' faces
(Local News ~ 08/20/10)
GREENCASTLE -- In a business climate where most fledgling businesses are expected to fold within the first five years, making it a full decade is a big deal. Scott and Lisa Eaton, owners of Greencastle Custom Cycle, recognize this and intend to thank their friends and customers for helping them make it this far...
- Gail Griffin (Obituary ~ 08/20/10)
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Officials invite input about DePauw plan
(Local News ~ 08/21/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Community members are invited to join DePauw University President Brian Casey for a conversation about plans to re-envision campus spaces and strengthen connections to Greencastle. Hosted by Mayor Sue Murray in Greencastle City Hall, the Campus Community Planning Forum will occur on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m...
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Teens arrested for false allegations against trooper
(Local News ~ 08/21/10)
BRAZIL -- A Clay County man and his juvenile girlfriend have been arrested by Indiana State Police after making false allegations of sexual battery against a trooper assigned to the Putnamville Post. Christopher C. Harbaugh, 19, of Poland was taken into custody at 3:30 p.m. Friday on S.R. 340 west of Brazil in Clay County...
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Red Cross golf event slated for Sept. 17
(Local News ~ 08/21/10)
GREENCASTLE -- On Sept. 17, American Red Cross Putnam County volunteers will be hosting a Golf Invitational at Old Hickory Golf Course as a day of fun and recreation to raise much needed funds to help support the delivery of the Red Cross mission throughout Putnam County...
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Hagen-Johnston
(Engagement ~ 08/21/10)
Joshua David Hagen and Blaine Elizabeth Johnston of Greencastle have announced their upcoming marriage, which will take place on Sept. 4. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Keith and Tina Johnston of Greencastle. Her fiance is the son of John and Rita Perkins of Greencastle and David Hagen of Mishawaka...
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DeVylder-Willhite
(Engagement ~ 08/21/10)
Rick and Brenda DeVylder of Greencastle and Lana Willhite of Crawfordsville would like to announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Joshua DeVylder and Summer Willhite. Joshua graduated from Greencastle High School in 2001 and from Indiana State University in 2006. He belongs to Phi Gamma Delta fraternity...
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Hanks gets probation for drug theft
(Local News ~ 08/21/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A Fillmore woman who stole prescription drugs from the nursing facility where she was employed has been sentenced to 18 months of probation. Kimberly S. Hanks, 30, pled guilty to and was convicted of one count of Class D felony theft...
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Judge hands New 12-year sentence
(Local News ~ 08/21/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A Terre Haute man received a 12-year prison sentence for his involvement in a Jan. 15, 2009 incident in which he stole electronics from an apartment in Greencastle. Judge Matthew Headley ordered that Maxwell T. New, 21, would spend four years in prison and eight years on probation. New has credit for 600 days...
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Local hunters 'catch dream'
(Local News ~ 08/21/10)
When "Dream Season" premiered on the Outdoor Channel in 2004, it planted a seed in the mind of two Putnam County natives. Mike Marsteller and Jesse Fulwider had been friends since high school at North Putnam. After years of hunting and fishing together, they had, around the time of the show's premiere, begun filming their deer hunts...
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Blaze guts Fillmore home
(Local News ~ 08/21/10)
FILLMORE -- A Fillmore home was heavily damaged by fire Friday afternoon. Floyd Township Fire Department Assistant Chief Roger Wright said the fire call came in at 1:20 p.m. as a structure fire at 393 Mill Springs, Heritage Lake, Fillmore. "I was first on the scene," Wright said. "I literally live 10 houses away."...
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Steven Chew
(Obituary ~ 08/21/10)
Steven E. Chew, 59, of Greencastle passed away on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010. He was born on June 27, 1951 in Clay County to Earl Chew and Betty Langley Chew. Steve was a graduate of Indiana State University, and was a long time employee of Verizon Telephone Company...
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Gerald Scobee
(Obituary ~ 08/21/10)
Gerald R. Scobee, 65, of Reelsville passed away on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010 at the Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born on June 27, 1945 in Putnam County to Herschel O. and Imogene (Arnold) Scobee. He is survived by his daughters, Lynn Fenwick and husband Gary, Kristi Wood and husband Rick, Kara Carroll and husband Paul and Renetta Johnson and husband Ryan; his mother Imogene Scobee; his sisters, Sue Duncan and husband Richard and Lesa Snedegar and husband Gary; his brother, Danny Scobee and wife Cindy; his grandchildren, Kimberlyn Fenwick, Brittaney Wood, Rickie Lynn Wood, Kylea Carroll, Johnathan (Ridge) Carroll, Cameryn Carroll, David Johnson, Kaydence Sharp and Logan Johnson; Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.. ...
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Cougars downed in three sets
(High School Sports ~ 08/21/10)
The North Putnam volleyball team lost to Covenant Christian in three sets Thursday. The Cougars lost 19-25, 18-25 and 8-25. North Putnam head coach Jill Schrieber was pleased with her team's performance on the night. "We need to be more aggressive at the net," she said. "We played well overall. I think we did give up on ourselves a little bit in that third game, but overall we're coming together as a team and the more we play the better we're going to be...
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Tiger Cubs move to 2-0 on the season
(High School Sports ~ 08/21/10)
The Greencastle boys' soccer team improved to 2-0 on the season following its 4-1 win over Lebanon Thursday on the road. Greencastle dominated play in the first half and led 2-0 on goals by Sonney Basham and Brandon Query. Mitchell Ball scored with 19:30 to play in the second half to extend the lead to 3-0. Lebanon scored on a deflection with 13:13 remaining and Query added his second goal at 12:35...
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South Putnam rolls over Owen Valley, 34-12
(High School Sports ~ 08/21/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The South Putnam Eagles opened their 2010 season with a 34-12 win over visiting Owen Valley Friday. Due to technical difficulties, the game story for the Eagles' win wasn't available at press time. Complete game coverage can be found in Monday's edition of the Banner Graphic...
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Clovers get first season opening win in six years
(High School Sports ~ 08/21/10)
CLOVERDALE -- It took just one play from scrimmage to prove 2010 is a new year for the Cloverdale football team. On the first play from scrimmage, Donavan Scisney took a counter play 73 yards for the touchdown and a 7-0 lead on visiting Brown County...
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North Putnam mauls Mustangs in opener, 40-14
(High School Sports ~ 08/21/10)
ROACHDALE -- The 2010 season got off with a bang -- six bangs to be exact -- for the North Putnam Cougars Friday night. The Cougars scored six times en route to their 40-14 drubbing of Edgewood and look to be a powerhouse once again this season. The Cougars amassed 352 rushing yards on the night, with Travis Franklin carrying four times for 118 yards and a touchdown...
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Greencastle upsets No. 3 ranked Bulldogs
(High School Sports ~ 08/21/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Greencastle opened the football season with a 10-6 upset victory over Monrovia in a West Central Conference game Friday at Robert L. Harbison Stadium. The Tiger Cubs made a trio of momentous momentum-changing plays in the third quarter and played solid defense to deliver a win for coach Eric Davis in his debut game with the program...
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GHS finished a strong third
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/10)
VEEDERSBURG -- The Greencastle girls' cross country team finished third overall at the Fountain Central Grand Prix Saturday. The team tallied 79 points for its third place finish. Colleen Weatherford was Greencastle's top finisher, finishing in fourth place with a total of 21:14. Emily Gill was 13th with a time of 22:33, Kayla Cash was 21st with a time of 23:37, while Abigail Wilson finished 22nd with a time of 23:39...
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Tiger Cubs place sixth Grand Prix
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/10)
VEEDERSBURG -- The Greencastle boys' cross country team competed at Fountain Central Saturday. The Tiger Cubs placed sixth out of 15 teams with a total of 138. Tyler Hudson led the GHS squad with a 12th place finish in a time of 18:02. Ryan Stevens was 20th with a time of 18:33. Hunter Mitchell was 33rd (19:30), Paul Bryan 45th (20:41), Matt White (21:16) and Erik Norlin was 50th (21:17)...
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South Putnam gets two wins at Invite Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Having dropped the opening two contests of the new season, South Putnam's varsity volleyball squad arrived early Saturday morning looking to get a win under its belts. It took three games for it to arrive, but arrive it did as the Eagles split four best-of-three rounds during the Eagle Volleyball Invitational...
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South Putnam rolls over OV
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/10)
GREENCASTLE -- There were lots of questions about the South Putnam football team heading into Friday's opener against Owen Valley. But most of them were answered, in a positive fashion, with a 34-12 South Putnam victory over the class 4A Patriots. "This was a big opener for us," coach Troy Burgess said. "Owen Valley is a 4A program, a high-quality team -- big, strong and physical."...
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Greencastle wins Cougar Cup
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/10)
The Tiger Cubs boys' varsity soccer team traveled to Greenfield on Saturday to participate in the Cougar Cup tournament hosted by Greenfield Central High School. In the opening round of play, the Tiger Cubs defeated Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter by a score of 2-1, while the host Cougars fell to Muncie Central in penalty kicks...
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Three straight for Hollingsworth at LPS
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/10)
PUTNAMVILLE -- A much needed overnight rain shower wasn't enough to dampen the spirits of the race fans at Lincoln Park Speedway, and a very good crowd was treated to an outstanding crop of racing talent and a huge car count in Putnamville on Saturday night...
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Dixie Chopper salutes USCG with theme mower
(Local News ~ 08/23/10)
Dixie Chopper and the U.S. Coast Guard may seem like complete opposites, but put them together and a unique bond is created. While the Coast Guard has the air and seas covered for coastal defense or search and rescue, Dixie Chopper is a down-to-earth, land-loving, grass-eating mowing machine. Yet similarities abound...
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BCB wraps concert season Aug. 29
(Local News ~ 08/23/10)
The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, proudly presents "Grand Finale 2010" at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29. The BCB had a great season with 13 Sunday concerts in Forest Park, a program at Gobin Church in Greencastle and performances at Graceland and the W.C. Handy Park in Memphis...
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GPS challenge planned at McCloud Nature Center trails
(Local News ~ 08/23/10)
NORTH SALEM -- The McCloud GPS Challenge will be held the morning of Aug. 28 beginning at McCloud's Nature Center. Participants may use their own GPS or borrow one of McCloud's to find pre-determined checkpoints along McCloud Nature Park's trails. This adventure race is designed for adults aged 18 and over, although those under 18 may attend with an adult...
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Snacking smart, healthy important for students' back-to-school success
(Column ~ 08/23/10)
Although both the calendar and the thermometer tell us it is still summer, most area students have already headed back to school. For parents this means not only thinking about, and providing school lunches but also those oh-so-important 'after school snacks.'...
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New business for the treasure hunter opens in Cloverdale
(Local News ~ 08/23/10)
CLOVERDALE -- For the owner of a new Cloverdale business, a longtime interest has turned into a chance to open his own store. Jim Witt recently opened JW's Buried Treasure at 15 North Main Street in Cloverdale. The shop specializes in antiques, but especially in coins -- an interest Witt has had for some time...
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Edward Jones highest in Investor Satisfaction
(Local News ~ 08/23/10)
For the fifth year out of the past six, financial-services firm Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction with full-service brokerage firms, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study, announced Josh Wood, Edward Jones Advisor in Greencastle...
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Allstate recognizes Welker for Top Performance
(Local News ~ 08/23/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Allstate Insurance Company is recognizing local Allstate agency owners for outstanding customer service and business results in 2009. Greencastle agent Matthew Welker was awarded an Inner Circle Conference Award for outstanding achievement...
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Casey welcomes DePauw University Class of 2014
(Local News ~ 08/23/10)
GREENCASTLE -- "It is a special day for all of us," DePauw University President Brian Casey said Saturday afternoon as he welcomed the Class of 2014 and their families to campus, "and this is a special class. It is time for a new season." Casey made his remarks at the Opening Convocation, which took place in Kresge Auditorium of the Green Center for the Performing Arts. ...
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Saturday Shoes set to rock Parkfest
(Local News ~ 08/23/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Parkfest returns again Tuesday night with a set from local alt-country favorite Saturday Shoes. The set runs from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Robe-Ann Park bandshell. "We still rock the best alt-country sets in the county," guitarist and lead singer Rick Barcus said. ...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 23, 2010
(Police Logs ~ 08/23/10)
Information included in the Putnam Scanner is taken from reports provided to the Banner Graphic by the Putnam County Sheriff's Department, Greencastle Police Department and Greencastle Fire Department. Individuals listed in the blotter have been arrested on probable cause and have not been formally charged. Charging information may change after an initial arrest...
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Wooly friends
(Local News ~ 08/23/10)
A group of fiber artists who call themselves "The Wooly Friends" put on a demonstration of their wool working Saturday morning at the Putnam County Museum. The group members put such skills on display as spinning, knitting, carding and weaving. Items on display and for sale included clothing, tapestries, scarves, yarn, blankets and rugs. A selection of the groups work is for sale in the museum gift shop. Above, Sarah Whitlock of Greencastle works on a small loom to produce a scarf. Banner Graphic/JARED JERNAGAN
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Ramp is 'a blessing' to Roachdale family
(Local News ~ 08/23/10)
ROACHDALE -- A father and son in Roachdale are looking at the world through bright eyes after the kindness of volunteers from a local church over the weekend. Servants at Work (SAWs) volunteers from Greencastle Presbyterian Church spent Friday and Saturday constructing a ramp at the home of Bruce Donaldson and son Bren Donaldson. For Bruce, the simple ability to walk safely off his porch and enjoy the outdoors is amazing...
- Martinsville man dead after shooting (Local News ~ 08/23/10)
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Growing together at the market
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GHS officials taking precautions against staph infections
(Local News ~ 08/23/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A Greencastle High School football player is being treated for a staph infection, but the rumor that the infection is methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has not been confirmed, GHS Athletic Director Scott Knapp said.
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Dinah June Foust
(Obituary ~ 08/24/10)
Dinah June Foust, 73, of Greencastle passed away Monday evening at The Waters of Greencastle. She was born in Indianapolis on Jan. 16, 1937, the daughter of Harold and Alta Goins Halterman. She married Donald Francis Foust, and her preceded her in death in 1977...
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North Putnam finishes second, Cloverdale third Monday in tri-meet
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/10)
CLOVERDALE -- The North Putnam girls' golf team scored an upset victory Monday night over Cloverdale and Owen Valley. Cloverdale sophomore Sydney Shrum fired a match-best 42 to take medalist by 12 strokes, but North Putnam earned its five-stroke victory with a consistent top four who all scored in the 50s at Clover Meadows golf course...
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North Putnam succumbs to Western Boone in 3
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/10)
The North Putnam volleyball team lost to Western Boone in three sets Monday. The Cougars lost 14-25, 12-25 and 16-25. North Putnam head coach Jill Schreiber wasn't happy with the loss, but was pleased with the way her team performed as a team. "We played as a team," Schreiber said. ...
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Cloverdale wins in three sets
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/10)
The Cloverdale volleyball team defeated South Vermillion in three sets 25-23, 25-22 and 25-10. The Clovers are 1-2 on the season. Bradanne Toney helped lead the Clovers with 14 kills, three blocks and one point, while Breegan Andersen had one kill, 13 digs, eight points and two aces. Stacia Shepherd had 11 assists, 12 points and one ace, with Bristy Skiles had 18 points, 12 assists and two aces...
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Tiger Cubs place third Monday
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/10)
The Greencastle girls' golf team finished third Monday in its match against Plainfield and Danville. Plainfield won with a score of 167, with Danville coming in second with 186 and Greencastle was third with 195. Katie Hedge led the Tiger Cubs with a 42, while Chelsea Samuels finished with a 46. Diane Wokoun shot a 52, Kay Wood a 55 and McKenzie St. Marie shot a 60...
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South Putnam falls to Tri-West
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/10)
The South Putnam freshman team lost to Tri-West Monday 28-6, while the Eagles junior varsity team fell 28-0.
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Southmont too strong for GHS
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/10)
GREENCASTLE -- When a team is right on the cusp of winning or losing a match, the mental toughness of the squad will determine whether or not they make the big plays when they have to be made. On Tuesday, Greencastle's volleyball squad just wasn't quite ready to assert itself on the floor as it fell in three sets to Southmont by scores of 19-25, 24-26 and 20-25. At times, though, the score flattered the visitors...
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Clovers fall in three sets to Eels
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/10)
CLOVERDALE -- The Clay City Eels volleyball team traveled to Cloverdale with a great starting record to their early season at 2-0 overall. Their record increased to 3-0 Tuesday night with a dominating victory against the Clovers, 25-21, 25-14, 25-15...
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Greencastle defeats Crawfordsville 4-2
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The Greencastle boys' soccer team stayed perfect on the season with its 4-2 win over Crawfordsville Tuesday. The Tiger Cubs got the win, but dodged a bullet early when Crawfordsville's Cole Priebe pushed the ball down field and got past GHS keeper Kyle Parker. With Parker down, Priebe was staring at an open net, but his kick sailed to the right and the score remained 0-all...
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Alice Elzada Stout
(Obituary ~ 08/25/10)
Alice Elzada Stout, 89, of Greencastle passed away on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010. She was born on June 9, 1921 in Bainbridge to Robert Lee Brown and Lula Rae Nash Brown. Surviving are five of her children, Ira Stout, Jr. and wife, Ruby, Richard Stout and wife, Ginger, Gary Stout and wife Jean, Stanley Stout and wife, Alice, and Brenda Linville and companion, Darrell Goldman; two stepsisters, Bert Calloway and husband, Max, and Immodean Parker; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren...
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Linda Jean Meier
(Obituary ~ 08/25/10)
Linda Jean Meier, 60, of Terre Haute and formerly of Bainbridge passed away on Monday Aug. 23, 2010. She was born on Sept. 1, 1949 in Indianapolis to Bill E. Houser and Marian L. Hartman Houser. Linda was a graduate of IVY and was employed by Motion Industries...
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Greencastle native among demoted IMPD officers
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
INDIANAPOLIS -- A Greencastle native who was promoted in February to assistant chief of police at the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has now been demoted. Darryl Pierce was one of three high-ranking IMPD officers to lose his rank...
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Tax prep volunteers sought
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Last year, more than 76,000 Americans gave something to their communities and can't wait to do it again this year. According to the Internal Revenue Service, what they gave was their time. "The IRS and its partners are looking for volunteers to spend a little time learning about taxes and sharing that knowledge with others to help prepare their federal and state tax returns," said Jodie Reynolds, IRS spokesperson. ...
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Fesitivities planned for homecoming
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
The Cloverdale High School Homecoming 2010 parade has been set for Sept. 8. The parade route will start at the high school parking lot, go straight down Market Street to the four-way stoplight, turn left and then turn left again onto East Logan Street, where the parade will end at the football stadium parking lot...
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NNO coordinators thank sponsors, volunteers
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/25/10)
To the Editor: The National Night Out Committee is proud to announce that we were able to distribute almost 600 bags of basic school supplies to Putnam County school children that attended our event. This was the result of the generous contributions from the first annual Family Movie Night Event and Steve Bahr of Duke Energy...
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MHAPC expresses gratitude
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/25/10)
To the Editor: Mental Health America of Putnam County held its sixth annual Mind Your Health 2-mile walk and 4-mile run on July 31. Each year we are delighted with the interest from community members and individuals from outside of our community. Without our participants, we wouldn't really have a race, and without our sponsors we wouldn't be able to continue our mission in Putnam County. ...
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The 16th first day of school
(Column ~ 08/25/10)
I got a text from my 19-year-old daughter this morning. "First day of school. Even though it's my 16th one, does it still make you feel warm and fuzzy?" You know what? It kind of did. Dani's a sophomore in college this year. The fact that she would still A) be excited about starting a new school year and B) want to share that excitement with me made me happy...
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Non-support led to Sonic closing
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/25/10)
Congrats to Greencastle and Putnam County. You whine about wanting a steakhouse or Applebee's for years -- you don't get it, but get a Sonic that no one supported, and now it sits closed. They had great drinks and ice cream treats -- their potatoes didn't drip grease ‚ and their prices were about the same as everyone else's. Now I hear that we are getting a Buffalo Wild Wings next to Aaron's -- hope they have better luck -- oh, wait ... they serve alcohol. They might make it...
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Bus drivers are bring treated unfairly
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/25/10)
Greencastle School Corp., why are you being so unkind to the bus drivers? I have three students riding the bus. We need good people to drive the buses! People to keep our children safe. They are being treated very poorly. But I guess the employees in the central office will be giving up all of their sick and personal days, too...
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County needs to fix roads
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
If we can't get all the holes to Greencastle from 350N to 900W, can we get the county line repaired out to Highway 36 so we can shop in Crawfordsville? One neighbor called the county and was told if he didn't like it, maybe he should move!
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 25, 2010
(Police Logs ~ 08/25/10)
Cook said Hammond drove from the right lane and across the left lane in an attempt to turn around, causing cooks vehicle to strike Hammond's in the side. Hammond continued into the median. Hammond stated she got turned around somehow and ended up on I-70 and then stated she could not remember what happened...
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Nominations sought for Hamilton Awards
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
Katherine Hamilton was a woman devoted to the cause of mental health and improving the care for persons with mental illnesses. In this spirit, Hamilton Awards are presented annually to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the cause of mental health and the quality of life for residents living in central and west central Indiana...
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Food distribution set for Sept. 4
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
Whitestone Food Pantry will have a food distribution between 9 and 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 4 at the pantry, which is located at 8045 W. U.S. 36, Coatesville. Distribution is geared to needy residents in Floyd Township, Putnam County and Marion Township, Hendricks County. Recipients must provide government-issued photo ID as well as another form of identification, such as a utility bill...
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Mind Your Health Winners announced
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
DePauw Nature Park was the venue for the July 31 Mind Your Health walk-run fundraiser for Mental Health America of Putnam County, The challenging courses were maneuvered in 76-degree weather, with a crowd of more than 160 participants ranging in age from 4 to 78...
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Backroad Bike Tour offers three options to cycling enthusiasts
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Bicycle enthusiasts will have three distinct ways to indulge their passion with the Backroad Bike Tour sponsored by People Pathways on Sept. 11. Whether it's a family fun ride or a warm-up for the Hilly Hundred in October, each route offers the chance for biking fun...
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GHS officials taking precautions against staph infections
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
By JARED JERNAGAN Assistant Editor GREENCASTLE -- A Greencastle High School football player is being treated for a staph infection, but the rumor that the infection is methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has not been confirmed, GHS Athletic Director Scott Knapp said...
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DePauw orientation event finds new park destination
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
GREENCASTLE -- After several years of introducing new students to downtown Greencastle with Destination Downtown, DePauw changed its strategy this year. Rather than focusing just on downtown, the university moved the event to Robe-Ann Park for Tuesday evening's re-christened "Destination Greencastle" event...
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Robbins charged with manslaughter
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A Cloverdale man was formally charged in Putnam County Circuit Court Tuesday with Class A felony voluntary manslaughter. Jared T. Robbins, 22, is accused in the shooting death of Donald E. Lowe III, 28, of Martinsville. Robbins allegedly shot Lowe in the chest outside a Cloverdale residence. The shooting is alleged to have happened sometime between 11 p.m. Saturday and midnight on Sunday...
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Trikes and treats
(Local News ~ 08/25/10)
Lily White, 3, holds onto Gage Pugh, 5, as the pair race around the Mill Pond Health Campus parking lot Tuesday evening. Both were in town from Pittsboro visiting their grandmother Donna Newman, who was visiting her grandmother Eva Buchanan at the facility as part of Mill Pond's carnival-themed Family Fun Night. The event was held to raise money for the 2010 Memory Walk held at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Sept. 25 in support of Alzheimer's research. Activities included a 50/50 raffle, sweets lotto, corn hole tournament, bounce house and pick-a-duck games. "The family support is amazing," said Lee Ann Brubeck, Mill Pond community services representative of the event's turnout. "They come out and they want to be here." Banner Graphic/AMANDA JUNK
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Duke reports energy use spike
(Local News ~ 08/26/10)
Duke Energy customers have used more energy this summer as temperatures have soared, a release from Duke Energy Area Manager Steve Bahr said. "For instance, in July our Indiana customers used 21 percent more power than the same month last year," Bahr said. "Higher energy usage also means higher energy bills. We have some programs that can help customers manage their summer electric bills."...
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New events planned at Crossroads Arena
(Local News ~ 08/26/10)
CLOVERDALE -- While professional horse shows are a big part of what goes on at Crossroads Arena in Cloverdale, owner Steve Jackson is trying to branch out and use the space for more varied events. To that end, the first annual Crossroads Bike Rally is set for today through Sunday...
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Celebrating 90 years of stronger Democracy
(Column ~ 08/26/10)
Today marks the 90th anniversary of the constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote. The nonpartisan League of Women Voters -- founded the same year women achieved this right -- celebrates Women's Equality Day by remembering this historic achievement, and looking forward to greater civic participation and healthy debate on the issues that matter most to our communities...
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Fundraiser added to Airport Appreciation Days
(Local News ~ 08/26/10)
GREENCASTLE -- An evening of fun, food and fundraising has been dialed up for Patriots Day, Sept. 11, as a "Command Performance" live radio hour is presented in the hangar at the Dixie Chopper Business Center at the Putnam County Airport on Greencastle's east side...
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PCH offering diabetic education classes
(Local News ~ 08/26/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Putnam County Hospital will begin offering group classes for diabetes self-management in September. The material will be divided into two sessions: "What is Diabetes?" and nutrition education. The diabetes session will be led by Certified Diabetes Educator Annette Handy, a registered nurse, and the nutrition education, including carbohydrate counting, will be offered by Registered Dietician Jamie Downen...
- Punt, Pass & Kick (High School Sports ~ 08/26/10)
- Eye of the Tiger (High School Sports ~ 08/26/10)
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Sheriff asking for public's help in locating missing female
(Local News ~ 08/26/10)
SCOTT COUNTY -- The Scott County Sheriff's Department is investigating the disappearance of Nina Rae Keown. She has been missing since the late evening hours of Saturday, Aug. 7. Authorities are concerned about her safety due to the fact she has not been seen by or contacted any family members or friends since the date of her disappearance...
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Gary Wayne Ring
(Obituary ~ 08/26/10)
Gary Wayne Ring, 57, of Bainbridge, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home with the Rev. Beth Newton Watson officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home...
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Buttery set for sentencing today
(Local News ~ 08/26/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A Crawfordsville man currently incarcerated at the Putnamville Correctional facility is set to be in Putnam County Circuit Court today to be sentenced on a felony drug dealing charge. Brandon S. Buttery, 27, was charged in Putnam County with Class A felony dealing in methamphetamine, Class B felony dealing in methamphetamine and Class C felonies illegal possession of anhydrous ammonia or ammonia solution and possession of chemical reagents or precursors in connection with an October 2008 incident in which Greencastle Police Department officers discovered during a traffic stop multiple items used in the manufacturing of meth.. ...
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Veterinary tools on display at Putnam County Museum
(Local News ~ 08/26/10)
GREENCASTLE -- On display at the Putnam County Museum is a special exhibit of a portion of the late Dr. Donald "Doc" Brattain's collection of the tools of the trade he used in his many years as a veterinarian. "Thanks to Dr. Otis Patrick, these items are identified," said Sally Gray, museum board member and membership chair...
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Satellite building demolished
(Local News ~ 08/26/10)
The building on South Bloomington Street that housed the popular burger joint the Satellite during in the 1960s and 1970s was demolished Tuesday. The land on which the building sat at 420 S. Bloomington St. is now owned by Putnam County Comprehensive Services. PCCS executive director Chuck Schroeder said he is not sure yet what will be built on the lot, but that it will likely be a place where PCCS clients could receive work training. Schroeder estimated that building on the lot would start late next spring or early next summer. PCCS also purchased the lot at 424 S. Bloomington. The building on that lot, which used to be a pizza parlor, has also been razed. Photo by Amanda Junk
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Living with schizophrenia: 'Every person has a story'
(Local News ~ 08/26/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Schizophrenia is known in mental health circles as the "college disease" because it typically hits people around age 18 or 20, the age when several young adults are preparing to transition into university life. For Teresa Batto's son, that move to college was compounded with paranoia and a history of seizures and handicaps he had already had to deal with since his childhood...
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'Good, honest connections are our goal'
(Local News ~ 08/26/10)
GREENCASTLE -- DePauw University president Brian Casey emphasized community and campus bonding as part of the university's strategic plan as he addressed students and members of the community at City Hall Wednesday night. "Good, honest connections are our goal in creating an intentional partnership," he said...
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The Best Coast: A land of contradictions
(Entertainment ~ 08/26/10)
Imagine if you will, an album inspired heavily by 1950s girls groups and poppy 1960s surf rock. Add to this song titles like "Boyfriend," "Crazy for You" and "When I'm With You." Sound a bit too high school? Then add this to the mix: the darkness and ennui of 1990s grunge rock. Sound a bit more palatable? It is...
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'Color' paints grim picture of war
(Entertainment ~ 08/26/10)
Sometimes there's nothing better than a good documentary. Unfortunately, those are difficult to come by at times. More often than not, instead of letting the stories tell themselves, what you get is a director pushing his agenda, leaving the truth behind...
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Pucketts win ESPN Golf regional
(High School Sports ~ 08/27/10)
HORSESHOE BAY, Texas -- Dan Puckett, a local resident and his brother, Frank Puckett, a former resident of the area, have won an invitation to play in the 2010 ESPN Golf Challenge finals in Las Vegas. Dan is a resident of Cloverdale. He recently moved there after retiring from his position as principal of South Putnam Central Elementary School...
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GHS crushes Rox 4-1
(High School Sports ~ 08/27/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The Greencastle boys' tennis team defeated Rockville 4-1 Wednesday at home. The Tiger Cubs got wins in all three singles matches and in No. 2 doubles match. "We're very happy," GHS head coach Bart Spencer said. "We thought we'd made progress over the offseason. ...
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GHS hosting 3-on-3 tournament Sept. 25
(High School Sports ~ 08/27/10)
The Greencastle boys' basketball team will host a 3-on-3 tournament Sept. 25. The cost of the tournament is $20 per player and each team must consist of three to five players. The cost is $15 for early signup. Check in is from 7-8 p.m. will games set to begin at 9 a.m...
- Punt, Pass & Kick (High School Sports ~ 08/27/10)
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North Putnam falls to Turkey Run
(High School Sports ~ 08/27/10)
MARSHALL -- The North Putnam volleyball team fell to Turkey Run Thursday in four games. The Cougars lost 25-14, 16-25, 25-18 and 27-25. "We played and looked good at times, other times we couldn't seem to pull it together and get the points that we needed," North Putnam head coach Jill Schreiber said. "Miscommunication errors as well as basic fundamental errors hurt us a lot tonight."...
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Clovers pick up win over West Vigo
(High School Sports ~ 08/27/10)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale volleyball team earned its second win of the season by defeating West Vigo in four games Thursday. The Clovers won 26-24, 25-23, 22-25 and 25-23. "We had a big turnaround from Tuesday night's match, we looked like a different team tonight (Thursday)," CHS head coach Kathy Moore said. "The difference tonight was our hustle. We talked about huddling up to celebrate or support, just to get us moving and not standing like we did against Clay City...
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GHS wins against Cascade, Southmont
(High School Sports ~ 08/27/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The Greencastle girls' golf team defeated Cascade and Southmont Thursday. The Tiger Cubs won with a score of 189, with Cascade finishing second with 209 and Southmont third with 217. Katie Hedge earned medalist honors for Greencastle with a 42, followed closely by teammate Chelsea Samuels with a 43. Diane Wokoun also scored in the 40s, carding a 47 and Liz Johnson shot a 57. Kay Wood shot a 60 for GHS and McKenzie St. Marie shooting a 64...
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Arnold earns ProKicker.com honor
(High School Sports ~ 08/27/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A simple act of friendship has turned into a national honor for South Putnam senior Seth Arnold. Arnold has been named the top long snapper in the Midwest and the state and is currently ranked No. 2 in the nation. Arnold is a member of the National Honor Society and National Honor Roll and is currently a team captain for the Eagles. He earned his honor from The Ray Guy/ProKicker.com Kicking Academy, but it started with him helping out a friend...
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Pretrial conference continued in forgery case
(Local News ~ 08/27/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A pretrial conference for a Van Bibber Lake woman accused of forging several narcotics prescriptions has been continued to Dec. 9. Cheryl A. Bargo, 48, of Van Bibber Lake was in Putnam County Circuit Court Thursday. She was arrested June 9, charged with three counts of Class C felony forgery and three counts of Class D felony obtaining a controlled substance by fraud...
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Bond reduction requested in carjacking case
(Local News ~ 08/27/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A Spencer man who has been charged in connection with an alleged carjacking and has been in jail since Aug. 9 was in Putnam County Circuit Court Thursday to request a bond reduction. Brandon L. Elwood, 24, is charged with Class B felony carjacking, Class D felonies resisting law enforcement, battery by bodily waste, auto theft and theft, Class A misdemeanor operating a vehicle with at least .15 grams of alcohol in .210 liters of breath, Class B misdemeanor criminal mischief and Class C misdemeanor operating while intoxicated. ...
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'Hoosier Hospitality' a godsend for motorist
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/27/10)
To the Editor: These days, most stories reported on tend to focus on the dark side of human kind. After hearing these countless tales of murder, animal and child abuse, crime, etc., I'm the first to admit that I've become very cynical about the nature of our society. My belief that there are truly good people out in the world was becoming bleak -- ironically until this past Friday the 13th...
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It's that time of year
(Column ~ 08/27/10)
On Thursday, I was out a little earlier than I'm accustomed, and something funny happened. It felt like fall. This caught me by surprise, considering that August started in early June this year. I just figured it was going to stay hot forever. Of course, I know it will get hot again, more than once, but this is the weather that always takes me back to high school football...
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Just out of curiosity
(Column ~ 08/27/10)
Liz Bowman loves the Indiana State Fair. That's why she has gone more than 700 times. Every single day of the Fair for 62 years. She's not in the Guinness World Records book, but she's going to be in my book, "Indiana Curiosities," which I update every few years with the most unusual people I have met and places I have seen...
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Natural resources camp begins in September
(Local News ~ 08/27/10)
The fall offering of the Indiana Master Naturalist (IMN) program is approaching, and IMN encourages those with an interest in learning more about natural resources, environmental science and the natural resources of the Wabash Valley. The program is an eight-week training series that features modules covering natural resource education. ...
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Buttery handed 25-year sentence
(Local News ~ 08/27/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A 27-year-old Crawfordsville man received a 25-year sentence Thursday in Putnam County Circuit Court. Brandon S. Buttery, 27, was convicted of Class B felony dealing in methamphetamine, and also received a sentence enhancement for being a habitual offender...
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Public Record, August 27, 2010
(Other Record ~ 08/27/10)
The following were filed Aug. 19-25 in the Putnam County Courts:...
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Putnam Scanner for Aug. 27, 2010
(Police Logs ~ 08/27/10)
Vehicle was towed by Seniour's. Damage estimate $2,501-$5,000. James Jason Campbell, 31, Cloverdale: Operating while intoxicated, public intoxication, Aug. 24, 10:45 p.m. Marlin Lew Curran, 50, Ladoga: Contempt of court, Aug. 24, 2:23 p.m. Michael Lynn Jackson, 38, Cloverdale: Habitual traffic violator, probation violation, Aug. 24, 10 p.m...
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Christopher M. McGuff
(Obituary ~ 08/27/10)
Christopher M. McGuff, 18, of Greencastle, and formerly of Mooresville and West Lafayette passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010. Chris was born on Nov. 15, 1991 in Indianapolis to Jeffrey S. McGuff and Trecia J. Nunez McGuff. He was a 2010 graduate of North Putnam High School, where he was on the wrestling team, and loved wakeboarding. Chris was currently pursuing a military career...
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Michael A. 'Simpy' Simpson
(Obituary ~ 08/27/10)
Michael A. "Simpy" Simpson, 47, of Indianapolis passed away Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 at Community South Hospital. He was born in Indianapolis on April 26, 1963, the son of Albert and Maureen A. (Mickle) Simpson. He graduated from South Putnam High School in 1981. He was a member of the South Putnam High School marching band. He was a salesman at Brickyard International and Truck Parts Specialist...
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Gary Wayne Ring
(Obituary ~ 08/27/10)
Gary Wayne Ring, 57, of Bainbridge, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010. He was born on Aug. 23, 1953 in Vincennes to Harley Wayne Ring and Pauline "Sally" Smith Ring. Gary, a graduate of Vincennes University, was a sales manager for Bosch Security Systems. He was a member of Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church in Greencastle where he played on the softball team, and was a member of ASIS...
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County resident promoted to State Police Post commander
(Local News ~ 08/27/10)
INDIANAPOLIS -- A Putnam County resident was recently promoted to serve as the Commander of the Indianapolis State Police Post. Indiana State Police Superintendent Dr. Paul Whitesell, Ph.D., recently announced the promotion of First Sergeant Patricia Warczynski to the rank of lieutenant to serve as commander...
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New name, new look
(Local News ~ 08/27/10)
DANVILLE -- PHI Air Medical, the helicopter provider at Hendricks Regional Health, recently announced an updated agreement with St. Vincent Health that creates a new critical care transport brand called St. Vincent StatFlight. The name, St. Vincent StatFlight, will apply to four air ambulances based in Anderson, North Vernon, West Lafayette and Danville...
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Buis withdraws speedy trial request
(Local News ~ 08/27/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A Van Bibber Lake man accused in the April shooting death of his neighbor was in Putnam County Circuit Court Thursday, where he withdrew a request he had made for a speedy trial. Judge Matthew Headley set a trial date of Dec. 8 for Matthew Buis, 40, who has been charged with Class A felony voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Clifford Hulse, 57...
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Ivy Tech making changes, looking forward
(Local News ~ 08/27/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The Ivy Tech Community College Greencastle Campus is nearing its "Changing Lives...Building Futures" capital campaign goal with hopes to reach its $1.9 million goal by the end of the year. Becky Miller, executive director of resource development, said the campaign is more than 80 percent complete and currently sits at $260,000 left to match. The goal is to have all capital raised by the end of this year...
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Cloverdale man arrested for sexual misconduct
(Local News ~ 08/27/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A Cloverdale man was taken into custody and booked into the Putnam County Jail late Thursday after being charged through Putnam County Circuit Court with Class B felony sexual misconduct with a minor. David E. Nelson, 32, is accused of having sexual relations with a teenage girl on two occasions. An investigation into the alleged crime began in late July when representatives from the Putnam County Department of Child Services received a complaint about Nelson...
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Cougars get win over South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/10)
The North Putnam seventh grade football team defeated South Putnam 6-0 Thursday Night. The Cougars were led on offense by Anthony Austin who ran for 120 yards, capping off his day with a twelve yard scamper for a touchdown. Defensively, the Cougars were led by Bradley Hodges who recorded double digit tackles and was key in a goal line stand to preserve the win...
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GMS splits games with Owen Valley
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/10)
The Greencastle Middle School seventh grade and eighth grade football teams split with Owen Valley Thursday. The seventh grade team won 26-8, while the eighth graders lost a heartbreaker in overtime 21-20.
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Tiger Cubs down Warriors, 3-2
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/10)
GREENCASTLE -- In boys' varsity soccer action, the Tiger Cubs took on the Danville Warriors at home Thursday evening and won a hard fought contest 3-2 to remain unbeaten on the season. Greencastle led 2-0 at the half on goals by junior Brandon Query and senior Spencer Moore...
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South Putnam stumbles against Tri-West, 34-7
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/10)
GREENCASTLE -- One year ago, at Tri-West Field, the Bruins were on the verge of victory against South Putnam until a wild series of events saw the Eagles steal a victory away from the hosts as the clock struck zero. The loss began a four-game losing streak, one which derailed Tri-West's season, while it continued a great South Putnam campaign...
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Tiger Cubs move to 1-1 with loss to West Vigo
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/10)
WEST TERRE HAUTE -- A thrilling late rally by the Greencastle football team came within 15 yards of an improbable Tiger Cub victory, until a fumbled option pitch with one minute left to play was recovered by West Vigo (1-1), who ran out the clock to win 15-13...
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North Putnam stays perfect with win over Southmont
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/10)
NEW MARKET -- Friday's football game against Southmont meant a lot to all the North Putnam football players, but it probably meant the most to senior Jordan Murphy. Murphy suffered a season-ending MCL and meniscus injury in last year's 28-13 loss to the Mounties. Murphy showed he was healed from that injury Friday night, rushing for 101 yards and scoring two touchdowns in the Class 2A, No. 4-ranked Cougars' 35-14 victory over the Mounties at New Market...
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Lifebuilder welcomes 2 new ministers
(Local News ~ 08/28/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Lifebuilder Community Church's pastoral staff grew by two earlier this month, as the church welcomed Stacy Brankel as associate worship pastor and Josh Wyant as youth pastor. The duo joins Pastor Bobby Hopper on the staff. Brankel has been in the ministry full time for 17 years. He has previously served as senior pastor for five years at a church in Winslow, Ariz., six years in Rudoso, N.M. and two years in Cortez, Colo...
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Lenderman - Perry
(Wedding ~ 08/28/10)
Theodora "Teddy" Miller Lenderman and Robert C. Perry were married in a private ceremony at 7 p.m. on Aug. 12, 2010, in the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Lant Davis in Terre Haute. Rev. Davis officiated. The bride is a graduate of Indiana State University, where she is executive director of special events. She also owns Bearable Weddings & Special Events, LLC...
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Putnam Scanner
(Police Logs ~ 08/28/10)
Damage estimate $751 to $1,000. Gammon's vehicle was towed by Seniour's. Lenihan's vehicle was towed by Jerry's. Damage estimate $5,001-$10,000. Information included in the Putnam Scanner is taken from reports provided to the Banner Graphic by the Putnam County Sheriff's Department, Greencastle Police Department and Greencastle Fire Department...
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Emerson Daniel Tyler
(Obituary ~ 08/28/10)
Emerson Daniel Tyler, infant son of Andrew W. and Kelley J. Brummett Tyler of Greencastle, passed away on Aug. 23, 2010 at Hendricks Regional Health. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers Harrison and Carson Tyler of Greencastle; maternal grandparents Gary and Tia Brummett of Cloverdale; paternal grandparents Darrell and Patty Tyler of Cloverdale; paternal great-grandmother Floy Black of Quincy; aunt Chase Warren; uncles Tom Skirvin, Scott Tyler and Mark Tyler; and great-uncle Raymond Black.. ...
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Jaimi Marie Kelly
(Obituary ~ 08/28/10)
Jaimi Marie Kelly, 44, of Spencer passed away at her residence on Aug. 25, 2010. She was born on March 29, 1966 in Putnam County and was the daughter of George and Donna Fisher Cox. She was a 1984 graduate of South Putnam High School and was baptized at Peace Lutheran Church, Greencastle, on Sept. 4, 1966...
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Paving on Indianapolis Road Monday
(Local News ~ 08/28/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Crews will be conducting paving work on Indianapolis Road between Percy Julian Drive and 10th Street on Monday. While motorists can expect delays, the work is expected to only last the day. Beginning Tuesday, residents can expect smoother driving on one of the city's busiest streets...
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State Police announce web-driven methamphetamine investigative tool
(Local News ~ 08/28/10)
PUTNAMVILLE -- The battle against the production of methamphetamine is now being fought online with a web driven investigative tool called the Indiana Methamphetamine Investigation System, (IMIS). The IMIS website (www.in.gov/meth/ or meth.in.gov) provides for the input of data from retailers that sell pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient used to manufacture methamphetamine. ...
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Phares to be sentenced in October
(Local News ~ 08/28/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A Greencastle woman pled guilty Thursday in Putnam County Circuit Court to charges of Class D felonies theft and attempted theft. Jessica Phares, 26, was arrested June 15. Court records said that on that day, she stole several items from the Dollar General store at 507 N. Jackson St., Greencastle, and then attempted to steal more items from the Dollar General on the other side of town at 1520 Indianapolis Road...
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United Way kicks off campaign
(Local News ~ 08/28/10)
GREENCASTLE -- The United Way of Putnam County celebrated the kick-off of its 2010-11 campaign Friday with the organization's annual breakfast, held at the Inn at DePauw. United Way Executive Director David English recognized Wal-Mart, Teacher's Credit Union and Old National Bank as Pacesetters for the campaign...
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View from the Sky
(Local News ~ 08/28/10)
Clear weather Friday morning offered the perfect setting for a cruise around Greencastle in an airplane from the Putnam County Airport. Mayor Sue Murray and two Banner Graphic staff members got just that opportunity, enjoying unique views of McAnally Center, the Putnam County Courthouse, the DePauw University campus, and just about any other site around the city. Airport officials are hoping for a similar day on Sept. 11, when the airport hosts Airport Appreciation Day. The day will include plane rides for children and adults, demonstrations, display aircraft and a variety of events to be profiled in an upcoming edition of the Banner Graphic.
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Cloverdale dismantles Princeton
(High School Sports ~ 08/28/10)
PRINCETON-- The Cloverdale football team dominated in its second week of action Friday, dismantling Princeton 67-8. Unlike week one, where the bulk of their offense came from Donavan Scisney, the Clovers used a balanced attack to pick up their second straight win to open the season...
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Collins ties for 64th at The Barclays
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/10)
PARAMUS, N.J. -- Cloverdale's Chad Collins tied for 64th at The Barclays over the weekend. Collins opened the tournament with a three-under par 68, but followed that up with rounds of 74, 73 and a final day total of 72. The Barclays kicks off the FedEx Cup playoffs. The top 100 after this weekend's round will be able to move on and play the Deutsche Bank Championship in Boston next weekend...
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Greencastle runners place fifth at Danville Hokum Karum
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/10)
DANVILLE -- The Greencastle boys' cross country team placed fifth at the Hokum Karum Saturday. Tyler Hudson and Hunter Mitchell were the top finishers for GHS, while Nathan Eubank and Ryan Stevens finished 16th. Paul Bryan and Erik Norlin teamed up for a 40th place finish, with Seth Turner and Matthew White placing 71st...
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Tiger Cubs win McCutcheon Invite
(High School Sports ~ 08/30/10)
DANVILLE -- The Greencastle girls' cross country team won the McCutcheon Invite Saturday with a score of 32. "The meet was on a very challenging course much like the one at Fountain Central last week with one long steep hill in the course," Greencastle head coach Garry Anderson said. ...
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Dani Pedrosa wins MotoGP event
(Professional Sports ~ 08/30/10)
INDIANAPOLIS--American Ben Spies came up one position short from a perfect weekend in a home MotoGP, finishing second to Spain's Dani Pedrosa in the Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Sunday. Spies was rewarded for his outstanding first season in the world's premier motorcycle road racing series on Friday with a promotion to the factory Fiat Yamaha team, where he will replace seven-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi next season. Rossi is moving to Ducati's factory team...
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Vennard snaps Hollingsworth's win streak at LPS
(Community Sports ~ 08/30/10)
PUTNAMVILLE -- Warm, sunny skies greeted fans and race car drivers on Saturday evening at Lincoln Park Speedway. A large crowd was on hand to bid goodbye to the racing month of August and see the next chapter in several tight points races at the Putnamville oval...
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What's your FIFO score?
(Column ~ 08/30/10)
To a borrower, a FIFO score is comparable to how a golfer might view his handicap number. For the golfer, the handicap number assumes or predicts that he or she will be out-performed by the highest rated player by the number of strokes of the handicap...
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Farm safety a priority
(Column ~ 08/30/10)
Harvest season is fast approaching. Soon the fall days will be filled with farming tasks, including making hay, tending to animals, harvesting fields and farmstead maintenance. Many of these jobs are completed with machines ranging from large combines to small tractors equipped with a small bush hog...
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Putnam Patter for Aug. 30, 2010
(Local News ~ 08/30/10)
Hanson Aggregates will host the August Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Almost Home, 17 W. Franklin St., Greencastle. The event will feature hors d'oevres, drinks and door prizes. Cloverdale Masonic Lodge No. 132 will be working the EA Degree Tuesday at 7 p.m...
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Shelter Life Insurance Company again ranked among 'Top' 50 in nation
(Local News ~ 08/30/10)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Shelter Life Insurance Company, which has a branch in Greencastle, has been recognized by Ward Group as a top-performing life insurer for the fourth consecutive year. The "Ward's 50" list was announced on Tuesday, July 13, by Ward Group, an operational consulting firm and leading provider of benchmarking and best practices services to the insurance industry...
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Public invited to weekend freshwater shrimp harvest
(Local News ~ 08/30/10)
PUTNAM COUNTY -- Putnam County residents Keith and Katrina Henderson will be harvesting the shrimp from four ponds this year over the Labor Day weekend. Eddy-Lynn's Shrimp Farm is proud to be in its fourth year and is continuing to improve and grow...
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C'mon, take a free ride
(Local News ~ 08/30/10)
The Waters of Greencastle has partnered with Rural Transit to provide free Rural Transit rides on the first Friday of each month. The program will begin this Friday. Rural Transit, which is part of Area 10 Agency on Aging, came to Putnam County in January 2009 with one bus and one driver. The program now has eight buses and nine drivers. In June, it had 3,906 passengers. Pictured are, from left, The Waters of Greencastle CEO Holly Wachtel, The Waters of Greencastle Marketing and Admissions Director Barbara South and Rural Transit County Coordinator Dan Alsip. "We're all about partnering with anyone in the community like this. As long as it has a good public impact, we're there," Alsip said. "We just want to make a contribution to the community," South added. Banner Graphic/JARED JERNAGAN
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Family celebrates a century on Jefferson Township farm
(Local News ~ 08/30/10)
BELLE UNION -- When Oliver Stringer purchased an 80-acre farm in Jefferson Township in 1910, it's unlikely he could have imagined our world today. High-speed travel has made it possible for families to easily spread around the country and the globe. Our Information Age makes contacting any of them only seconds away...
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In air or on ground, plenty to do at Airport Appreciation Days
(Local News ~ 08/30/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Inside, outside, up in the sky and on the ground, a variety of activities and events await the public at the 2010 version of Putnam County Airport Appreciation Days. The annual weekend of activity is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11 and 12 at the Putnam County Airport, located off State Road 240 at Ballard Lane on Greencastle's east side...
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Mayor Murray takes to the skies
(Local News ~ 08/30/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Mayor Sue Murray visited the Putnam County Airport Friday to sign a proclamation proclaiming the week of Sept. 6 through 12, 2010 as Young Eagle Week. After the mayor signed the proclamation, she was treated to an airplane ride courtesy of Dixie Chopper Air, LLC...
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Bird's eye view
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Robinson to headline Jazz and Blues festival
(Local News ~ 08/30/10)
GREENCASTLE -- Award-winning Blues performer Tad Robinson will headline the 7th annual Crown Street Jazz and Blues Festival, set for Sept. 5 at the FYCDP Community Center in Greencastle. Six area bands will perform during the fundraising event, which benefits the Family Youth and Community Development Program as it provides tutoring and other services to residents of Greencastle and Putnam County...
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Bus accident results in minor injuries
(Local News ~ 08/31/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A bus accident late Monday morning resulted in no substantial damage, but sent 10 North Putnam High School students to the hospital as a precautionary measure. The accident occurred at 11:33 a.m. on Indianapolis Road near the intersection with Fifth Street. The street was undergoing paving at the time, leaving it open to only one-way traffic...
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