Stories from Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Members of a community center task force in Greencastle are seeking the help of all Putnam County residents as they look for ways to include more ideas in their plan. Greencastle resident Adam Cohen, one of the organizers of the community-based group, said they are planning to host a series of public meetings in communities throughout Putnam County in the next few weeks...

Jan. 2, 1942-May 11, 2007 Evelyn Lucielle Stuart, 65, Fillmore, died Friday at Putnam County Hospital. Born in Putnam County, she was the daughter of Orla and Irma (O'Hair) Nichols. She was a 1960 graduate of Fillmore High School. She had retired from Hooks Drugs (CVS) after 42 years. She was a member of the Fillmore Rebekah Lodge, the Beechwood Club and president of the Fillmore Alumni Banquet...

Janice "Jan" Smith, 77, Danville, died Sunday at Hendricks Regional Rehabilitation. Born in Danville, she was the daughter of Cecil W. and Mildred L. (Russell) Morphew. She was a homemaker and of Christian faith. She was married to Don W. Phillips, who preceded her in death. She then married Ervin Smith, who also preceded her in death...

Robert D. Chiles, 80, Cloverdale, died Monday at Mill Pond Health Campus, Greencastle. Funeral arrangements are pending at Whitaker Funeral Home, Clover-dale.

Aug. 29, 1919-May 14, 2007 Estella Jane "Janie" Baumunk, 87, Greencastle, died Monday. Born in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Tas D. and Burdy (Martin) Gibson. She was a member of Stilesville Christian Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews...

Parents of young children are invited to "Every Child Ready To Read: How to Foster Early Literacy in Your Children from Birth to Age 5" from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday (tonight) at Sherwood Christian Church in Greencastle. The program is free, and childcare is also provided at no cost. Also, parents will receive books, booklists and other helpful materials...

Six new faces named Burt's Nicky, Mr. Max, Queen Maggie, Southern Love, Creek Code and If Not Me Who arrived at the Putnamville Correctional Facility recently for the facility's new Thorough-bred Horse Retirement Program (THR). These horses are the first of 50 which will be part of the new vocational program at the prison. ...

CLOVERDALE -- On Monday, six Cloverdale school board members learned the corporation recently received a $3,400 donation from the Putnam County Foundation for its nature and fitness trail. The board voted 6-0 to accept the donation, the second it has received from the foundation for the project. The corporation received a $9,600 donation from the foundation in November 2006 as well...

Three days of fun and entertainment begin at noon Friday when the Greencastle Main Street Fair on the Square kicks off with a flag presentation on the north side of the courthouse square in downtown Greencastle. This year's event has been expanded to three days and will run from noon-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday...

Staff reports The South Putnam girls' tennis team edged Danville Monday night, 3-2, at home in dramatic fashion. "Another great win, against a very good team," South Putnam coach Johnnie Briones said. Monday was senior night for South Putnam but for Shelley Douglass, South's only senior, it was a tough night. Douglass, the Eagles No. 1 singles player, dropped her match with Lauren Carrell 3-6, 2-6 and Briones felt from his senior...