Stories from Friday, May 3, 2013

To the Editor: On behalf of the Putnam County Youth Development Commission we want to extend our sincere appreciation to the Putnam County community for the overwhelming support of our fifth annual event Dancing with the Putnam County Stars. Words cannot begin to express how grateful we are to live in such an outstanding community that embraces our mission of serving the children and youth of Putnam County. ...

To the Editor: I would like to thank the following for participating in South Putnam School Corporation's annual Third-Grade Health Fair on Wednesday, April 17: Operation Life, Tammy Page with Family Support Services, Christine and Darrel with the Putnam County Board of Health, Alia Hazel with Tobacco Education, Dr. John Hennette and his dental care team, Penny Long with Zumba, Sgt. Adam Edwards with the Indiana State Police and Mr. and Mrs. Sheffler with Nutrition and Exercise...

For a man who's created some of cinemas all-time greatest films, it's amazing how easily we take Steven Spielberg for granted. For most directors, it's newsworthy when they are nominated for an Academy Award, but for Spielberg it's news when he's not nominated...

County Jail At 5:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sarah DeeAnn Kimbler, 26, Coatesville, was booked into the Putnam County Jail for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a syringe and probation violation. Sheriff's Department Two people were injured in a Saturday afternoon crash on Manhattan Road when the hood flew off a vehicle being towed...

INDIANAPOLIS -- The 2013 legislative session has come to a close. District 44 State Rep. Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) worked on a variety of bills benefiting Hoosiers, three of which have been signed into law by the governor. "I was privileged to represent the people of west-central Indiana during this legislative session, and although our time at the Statehouse seemed to fly by, I believe the legislation that passed will significantly benefit the lives of all Hoosiers," Rep. ...

NORTH SALEM -- Join naturalists at McCloud Nature Park on Saturday, May 11, for a free program designed to teach which wildflowers and wild edibles grown at McCloud Nature Park. Participants will be introduced to some common and not-so-common native plants before heading out on a field identification hike...

The Putnam County Public Library will host an American Girl Mother's Day Party on Tuesday, May 7 from 4-6 p.m. Girls should bring their mother or special caregiver, their favorite doll, and a hat of any style to the party. Prizes will be awarded for the oldest, funniest and prettiest hat...

DePauw University along with jumpstART will be hosting its semester art show on Saturday, May 4 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the DePauw University Peeler Arts Center. The program, jumpsART, is for the Putnam County youth grades K-5 and takes place every Saturday of every month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Each Saturday has a different focus such as photography, cave art and more...

National Nurses Week annually focuses attention on the diverse ways America's nurses work to save lives and to improve the health of millions of individuals. This year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has selected "Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care " as the theme for 2013...

At Cloverdale -- Tuesday 1. Cloverdale, 85, 2. Clay City, 39, 3. North Central, 31. Event results Long jump -- 1. Stevens, CL, 14-2; 2. Brumgatey, CC, 14-0; 3. Filer, CC, 12-10; 4. Lebaad, NC, 12-10. High jump -- 1. Nally, CL, 4-8; 2. Cooper, CL, 4-6; 3. Sanders, CC, 4-2...

GOSPORT -- The young Cloverdale boys' golf team has steadily improved all year. Thursday's four-team meet at Rolling Meadows was more of the same as the Clovers finished third with a 177. Sullivan won the meet with a 157, followed by Owen Valley's 167 and White River Valley's 200...

MONROVIA -- The Greencastle boys' golf team has warmed up with the weather and completed a four-meet week with its fourth win on Thursday. The Tiger Cubs won a three-team meet at Deer Meadows on Thursday with 155. Cascade finished second on its home course with a 175 and Monrovia shot a 215...

Having started the week with a split against Monrovia, Greencastle's baseball team was still searching for an elusive win at home as it took on Owen Valley Thursday. A see-saw contest was decided in the sixth inning when the Tiger Cubs scored five times to claim their first home victory of the season 11-7...

The South Putnam softball team keeps on winning. The Eagles beat visiting West Vigo 11-1 in six innings on Thursday and have now won five straight. Senior Jenna Jones and freshman Katie Hewitt have helped carry the offense all season, and that continued against the Vikings...

CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale baseball team got hits -- and power -- from top to bottom on Thursday in a 13-3, five-inning win over White River Valley. Senior Austin Mannan reached base four times, going 3-for-3 with a two doubles and four RBIs, raising his season average to .483...

The Putnam County Museum will be holding two events to celebrate the 2012-13 Putnam County Through the Lens program and its participants. Through the Lens is a community-based art project that allows Putnam County residents to express the love of their home through photography. The photos they have taken over the last eight months will be on display at the Putnam County Museum...

Do you have a story to tell, a memory to relive or just want to document your family's history? The Putnam County Public Library (PCPL) can help. The Local History Department at PCPL will be hosting oral histories throughout the month of May in recognition of Heritage Preservation Month...

A simple phone call could bring financial assistance to Putnam County residents affected by last month's flooding. By contacting County Planner Sandy Amers at 658-2786 or pcplanning@yahoo.com, residents can get their homes on the list to be inspected for eligibility for assistance money through the Department of Natural Resources...

"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages." --William Shakespeare Almost every high schooler in the United States has read the famous Bard of Avon's work. Others, though, get the chance to fully experience Shakespeare's work as it was meant to be, acted out...

Ask retiring Deer Meadow Primary School Principal Gwen Morris what she will miss most after she calls it quits this year, and she will give an obvious answer. The 43-year educator smiles and says, "The kids will definitely be the thing I will miss the most."...

Mary C. Evans, 82, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013. She was born on May 8, 1930 in Indianapolis to William Griebelbauer and Lavina Smith Griebelbauer. Mary had been employed at Lane Bryant in Indianapolis, North Putnam Schools cafeteria and the Greencastle Schools cafeteria...

Jack Lee Mendenhall, 75, of Roachdale, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was born on May 8, 1937 to Frank and Anna Copner Mendenhall at Bloomingdale. He graduated from New Winchester High School and owned and operated Mendenhall Construction and Excavating. He also taught at Area 30 Career Center...

FILLMORE -- Designs are being finalized for Fillmore's storm sewer project, and visible signs of progress should be coming later this summer. Lori Young of Curry & Associates engineering updated the Fillmore Town Council on the project at its Thursday meeting...

CLOVERDALE -- Cloverdale senior pitcher Kat Raisor had one of her best games of the season on Thursday. She allowed nine hits, but just one earned run in seven innings and struck out six. The effort was wasted, however, as the Clovers lost to White River Valley 3-0...