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Timothy Dale Saunders
(Obituary ~ 05/15/14)
Timothy Dale Saunders, 51, of Margate, Fla., died in Versailles, Ky., on May 4, 2014. Born Oct. 22, 1962 in Greencastle, he was the son of Donald Arthur Saunders and Nina and Wilfred Hurst. Tim is survived by brother Vernon R. Saunders of Versailles, Ky., brother Terry W. Saunders of Margate, Fla., sister V. Sue Bright (husband Chris) of Harrodsburg, Ky., nephew Jacob Saunders of Gainsville, Fla. Also surviving are several wonderful aunts, uncles, and cousins...
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No pooch ever deserves to be treated like a dog
(Column ~ 05/15/14)
As barfly Norm of "Cheers" notoriety once so famously announced: "It's a dog-eat-dog world and I'm wearing Milk Bone pants." Yep, it's definitely a dog-eat-dog world out there all right. And if I ever needed proof, it came this week on a day in which my own persnickety pooch, Chopper the Wonder Westie, pouted like a five-year-old when I picked him up after his extreme makeover at Happy Pawz...
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Community reaps rich reward with musical 'Harvest'
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/15/14)
To the Editor: On Sunday, May 11, members of the greater Putnam County community, seated at the Green Center for the Performing Arts on the DePauw University campus, had an amazing afternoon. The Fifth House Ensemble from Chicago, along with the DePauw University Orchestra, the University Chorus, the Chamber Singers, and an extraordinary group of Putnam County musicians treated us to an hour and 50 minutes of musical magic...
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Free lost dog ads valuable service
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/15/14)
To the Editor: I want to thank the Banner Graphic for running the free ads when someone finds a dog or cat. I had found two lost dogs and, because of the ads, the dogs found their way to their homes. Lenora Bowlby Greencastle
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Kiwanis appreciates pancake breakfast support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/15/14)
To the Editor: The Kiwanis Club of Greencastle thanks the many people who attended and those who supported our pancake breakfast on May 10. We served nearly 200 meals. All proceeds will be used for Kiwanis community projects. These include Riley Hospital for Children, college scholarships for local students, Putnam County Relay for Life, the Reality Experience and others. Past efforts have included the Kiwanis Room at the Putnam County Public Library...
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Don't leave your dog or cat in hot car
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/15/14)
To the Editor: Hot cars kill dogs! Please don't leave your dog or cat in a parked car in the spring or summer months, even for a few minutes. Even on an average day the temperature inside your car can reach an unbearable 160 degrees in the sun. Even with windows partially open your dog or cat can die of heat prostration within a short time. And, those that survive can suffer unseen brain damage...
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Senior Center sponsoring trip to see Indianapolis Indians play June 1
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
The Senior Center is sponsoring a trip to see the Indianapolis Indians' baseball game on Sunday, June 1 at Victory Field.. The Waters of Greencastle and Mill Pond Health Campus are providing buses, a picnic lunch before the game and covered box seat tickets for a total cost of $20...
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Spring celebration set Saturday at First Baptist Church
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
First Baptist Church, 404 Judson Dr., Greencastle, will host a totally free, community-invited spring celebration from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Event will feature two bounce houses, a movie, movie with popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, face painting and prize giveaways...
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City's PERF overview presentation to be shared over Channel 3
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
A "Civilian PERF Overview" will be airing over Channel 3, the Greencastle cable access channel, for the next few weeks. Jennifer Lowery, the local PERF representative, gave the presentation to city employees last week at City Hall. With many city and county employees covered by PERF, as well as people employed by public universities and schools, city officials thought it would be useful to air the presentation on the cable channel...
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Scanner for May 16
(Police Logs ~ 05/15/14)
County Jail Four people were recently booked into the Putnam County Jail. At 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, Wesley January, 23, Greencastle, was arrested for theft and driving on a suspended license. At 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Derrick Allen Burchett, 36, Greencastle, was arrested on a probation violation...
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Cloverdale looks to lower utility rates
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
CLOVERDALE -- The Cloverdale Town Council met for its monthly meeting Tuesday evening during which it was presented with a utility rate study in an effort to lower the current sewer rates. Financial adviser Steve Brock presented the study, which would recommend switching from the town's current flat rate, which was approved in 2012, to a volumetric rate...
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Roachdale marshal given praise, town council discusses clean-up
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
ROACHDALE -- Senior Trooper Charlie Boller of the Indiana State Police was present at the Roachdale Town Council meeting on Tuesday night to give praise to Town Marshal Mike Mahoy. Boller said his visit to Roachdale to express his appreciation for Mahoy was years overdue and that he felt the need to acknowledge Mahoy in person...
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Bainbridge Elementary celebrates its retirees
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
BAINBRIDGE -- Students, staff and family members gathered at Bainbridge Elementary Tuesday to say goodbye to four retiring staff members. Principal JoEllen Cook, speech and hearing specialist Deborah Elliott, kindergarten teacher Jan Pennington and physical education teacher Richard Lyons are all retiring at the end of the school year and each of them plans to travel and spend time with family...
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So what's another street change around Greencastle?
(Local News ~ 05/15/14)
Just when it seemed like there couldn't be any more construction projects or building-related street closures in and around Greencastle, here comes another temporary change. With South Indiana Street closed until early August for Stellar street-scape improvements between Washington and Seminary streets, getting around Greencastle recently has been more about patience than GPS...
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