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Reserves look up to older players
(Local News ~ 06/18/04)
The eight seniors on the state bound Shakamak Lakers' baseball team may not realize how much others are looking up to them. "I remember playing against these guys when we were younger. They were two years older and much more athletic. I remember Austin's (Witt) pitching and Matt (Davis) and Adam (Pearson) were so intimidating at the plate. I am just glad we are on the same team now," said Ryan Wilson, a sophomore and the son of Teresa King and Rocky Wilson...
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Graves excited about playing for All-Stars
(High School Sports ~ 06/18/04)
This Saturday, White River Valley graduate A.J. Graves will suit up in the No. 2 jersey for the Indiana All-Stars and compete against the Kentucky All-Stars in the annual contest. This week's game will take place at the Sportscenter in Owensboro, KY before heading back to the Hoosier state to play at Conseco Fieldhouse next Saturday, June 26...
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Robert Dale Burks
(Obituary ~ 06/18/04)
Robert Dale Burks, 54, of Solsberry, passed away June 16, 2004 in Hendricksville. Born Nov. 27, 1949 in Monroe County, he was the son of Eugene and Wilma (Sims) Burks. He worked at G.E. and was a member of IBEW Local 2249 and a veteran of the National Guard. He graduated from Eastern High School in 1967. He loved the outdoors and was an avid mushroom hunter and fisherman...
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Library board discusses current programs and finances
(Local News ~ 06/18/04)
The Margaret Cooper Public Library board held their monthly meeting Thursday night to discuss current programs and finances at the library. "We have had some computer difficulties, but our server has been repaired. Fortunately, the motherboard was still under warranty. ...
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Allen named NAVSEA Engineer of the Year
(Local News ~ 06/18/04)
Staff report An 18-year employee at Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center has been named Naval Sea System Command's (NAVSEA) Engineer of the Year for 2004. NAVSEA's vice commander, Rear Admiral Anthony W. Lenergich presented the award to Jim Allen, of rural Springville, during a ceremony at the Navy Yard in Washington D.C. on June 7...
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WRV board joins grant writing consortium
(Local News ~ 06/18/04)
The White River Valley Board of School Trustees unanimously voted to join area schools in helping fund two CAPE grant writers. Linton-Stockton and Eastern Greene school corporations have approved the funding, while the decision is on the agenda this month for Shakamak and Bloomfield school corporations...
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Officials looking to future together
(Local News ~ 06/18/04)
Officials from Greene, Daviess and Martin counties gathered Wednesday at the west gate of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division to sign what is being called a "historic" document to forge a joint framework for the development of a new technology growth region...
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Shakamak board holds off on joining consortium
(Local News ~ 06/18/04)
The Shakamak School Board held off on voting on participating in the Greene County Grant/Program Consortium until members could get more information. Harry Huber, CAPE director, attended the Shakamak School Board meeting to explain the consortium. The school would commit to spending $12,000 a year for two years to participate...
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Officials get update on pollution levels
(Local News ~ 06/18/04)
Greene County governmental officials learned this week that the county's designation as a non-attainment area in regard to higher than standard ozone pollution levels could be changed when new federal rules are fully in effect. A meeting at the Greene County Cooperative Extension Service building Monday, co-hosted by the Greene County Economic Development Corporation and the Greene County Solid Waste Management District, featured updates from air quality officials ---- Janice McCabe from IDEM's Office of Air Quality and Laurence Brown, from IDEM's Planning and Policy office.. ...
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Jasonville woman helping wildlife of all kinds
(Local News ~ 06/18/04)
Julie Gibson of rural Jasonville loves animals so much, she has become a state-licensed wildlife rehabilitator who helps wild animals in need. "Sometimes people bring them to me, and sometimes I pick them up," Gibson explained. Right now, the only really "wild" animals she has are three tiny wild ducks. But there's plenty of critters to keep her busy ---- she has a pet bobcat, dogs, cats, a miniature cow, a llama, a lamb, goats and potbellied pigs...
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Hospital not cleared by officials
(Local News ~ 06/18/04)
The federal investigator in charge of the civil rights violation case filed against Greene County General Hospital denies that the local hospital has been exonerated and said the investigation is open and on going. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, office of Civil Rights investigator Stephanie J. ...
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WRV duo heading to Hawaii for experience of a lifetime
(High School Sports ~ 06/18/04)
Hawaii. Sun, sand, and volleyball? Yes, volleyball. That will certainly be the case when two White River Valley seniors head to Oahu, Hawaii, for 10 days for a volleyball tournament. Kyla Brown and Brianna Cullison, who leave for Hawaii on Sunday, were chosen to compete in the Tourney Sport USA sponsored event at Brigham Young University...
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