Stories from Thursday, March 29, 2012

All A Grade 2: Jacob Beadles, Catherine Hodge, Sarah Jones, William Lorimer, Chloe Pistelli, Avery H Stockwell, Derek L Taylor and Lilly K Vittetow Grade 3: Nathan R Clearwaters, Dartagnan T Neudeck and Evan James Steffy Grade 4: Abigail Teipen and Keira Wells...

All A Grade 2: Rylee K Brownewell, Clayton R Cash, Boston Amanda Clark, Bryanna Grimes, Siddalee S Jared, Lane A Robinson and Jayden H Vensko Grade 3: Kensley Rose Cash, Paige R Heagy and Samantha J Jones Grade 4: Brianna Jo Robinson Grade 5: Whitney L Boswell, Emma G Cash, Jonathon G DeHaan, Allen David Plunkett and Hanna Heagy...

High Honor Roll Grade 2: Samuel Ross Hayden, Savanna Paige Junkin, Halen K Nichols, Parker J Pelfrey, Kendal Rae Thompson and Trevor L Vanihel Grade 3: Madison K Brauer, James H Clark, Brionna E Egold, Devin J Huff, Ayanna Nees, Brady E Robinson, Craig B Robinson and Marcus T Robinson...

All A Grade 6: Angelina Becker, Taylor Dixon, Emily Eltz, Jacinda Garver, Nicholas Goode, Jacy Holtze, Nickholas Jones, Annie Peabody, Brooklyn Probst, Lillian Rambis, Abigail Spencer, Lucy Springmeyer, Chevelle Tallman, Tyler Thompson and Wyatt Summers...

All A/B Grade 7: Madison Alexander, Tyler Baugh, Alina Bemish, Deanna Bishop, Megan Blue, William Shane Boyce, Allison Bunton, Jenna Carmichael, Lois Cheatham, Adrianna Clifford, Joshua Coffey, Jarrett Curran, Sarah Danner, Mandy Davis, Caleb Elliott, Taylor Graham, Devin Haviland, Hunter Higgins, Justin Marcum, Collin McAllister, Ashton Ray, Sabrina Phillips, Ashton Ray, Ashley Schroer, Christopher Shafer, Brittney Stevens, Johnathan Thibodeau, Meredith Trump, Jessica Vensko, Cassidy Vik, Levi Whitaker, Kristen Wishmeier and Kristine Wood. ...

Roachdale Elementary participated in a multicultural event on Friday, March 16. The dance troupe from Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance presented to the Roachdale Elementary student body. Lucy Springmeyer from North Putnam Middle School and Molly Springmeyer, Michael Springmeyer and Archer Springmeyer, all from Roachdale Elementary, performed for their fellow classmates...

County Jail Three people were booked into the Putnam County Jail on Tuesday, March 27. Sheriff's Department However, a 2007 Toyota Highlander made a left turn in front of her from westbound U.S. 36 onto southbound U.S. 231. Knowling's vehicle hit the Toyota in the passenger door, police said...

The Putnam County Health Coalition has announced that the 2012 spring series of Walking Wednesdays is set to start on April 4, which also happens to be National Walking Day. The spring series of Walking Wednesdays will be held each Wednesday for eight weeks from April 4 through May 23...

"Comparing and Chatting about China" is the topic of the 2012 Extension Homemakers International Day program on Monday, April 2. The program will feature Joe and Jackie Baumann, who will share their impressions and experiences during a recent trip to Shanghai, China, and an earlier trip to both Shanghai and Beijing...

The Putnam County chapter of the American Red Cross "Save the Day" campaign gets a $50 boost from Putnam County Comprehensive Services (PCCS) as James Langley (third from left) presents a check to Red Cross Disaster Relief Team member Tracy Maynard. ...

In an effort to better prepare for the upcoming harvest, the Red Barn Farms is currently in the process of launching its 2012 Food Club. The farm, which is currently run by the Holton family, had the goal of creating a food club from the very beginning. Community members now have the opportunity to choose a "club" of their choice and pre-pay for all of their food for a year...

PUTNAMVILLE -- The first Prison Greyhound Program has started at the Putnamville Correctional Facility with the arrival of three greyhounds. Three retired racing greyhounds -- Dillinger, Rosy and Gordy -- made the long drive from Florida to the Putnamville facility (PCF) to meet their new handlers...

Just when you thought it was safe to bring your Utz cheese balls back out, Alvin, Simon and Theodore are back with a new adventure on DVD and Blu-ray. In the latest installment of the "Alvin and the Chipmunks" franchise entitled "Chipwrecked" Alvin and the gang on taking a cruise to unwind before an awards show, but end up stranded on an island...

I'm a lover of bold choices. Where some scoff when actors or actresses branch out to either direct and/or write, I love to see the process take shape. Sometimes the results are good, sometimes they're bad and sometimes they're just interesting. The latter would describe James Franco's latest film, "The Broken Tower."...

Milus "Hap" Heavin, of Heritage Lake, went home to be with the Lord and loved ones on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at age 89. He was born Jan. 22, 1923 in Putnam County. He was the son of Herman A. Heavin and Etta (Eggers) Heavin. He married Doris E. Spillman on Dec. 31, 1945 in Greenfield, and she preceded him in death...