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YMCA seeking more members
(Local News ~ 12/22/05)
If you're making a New Year's resolution to get in shape then look no further than the Greene County YMCA. The YMCA, located on State Route 54 West, is currently looking for new members to join its west branch facility in Bloomfield. "The winter months are a time when it's hard to get outside and we have wonderful equipment," explained YMCA executive director Dave Roberts. "We're doing a membership drive now and this is one of the ways we can continue to exist."...
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Seniors happy to have keg back
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/05)
BLOOMFIELD -- For Bloomfield seniors Jarrad James and Bryce Holtsclaw, words really could not express exactly what the Greene County keg means to them. James and Holtsclaw are two of Ron McBride's six players in the 2006 senior class and being able to graduate knowing the keg is safe and secure in coach McBride's office is a testimony of the hard work the team has displayed...
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Bloomfield takes County Keg from Eastern Greene
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/05)
BLOOMFIELD -- The County Keg has a new home. Bloomfield (4-3, 4-1 SWIAC) emerged on top of a very tight game Wednesday night to claim the prized keg, downing Eastern Greene 48-42. The game was particularly intense in the second half, when the Thunderbirds (2-4, 0-1 SWIAC) trailed by as many as 10 and as few as three...
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Dr. Robert E. "Bob" Moses
(Obituary ~ 12/22/05)
Dr. Robert E. "Bob" Moses, 83, of Worthington, passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born on July 8, 1922 in Switz City, he was the son of Dr. George E. and Nelle M. (Switz) Moses. His early years were spent in Bloomington and Indianapolis, where he started school. ...
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Coats, toys collected by BHS students benefit community
(Local News ~ 12/22/05)
Students at Bloomfield Junior/Senior High School collected 91 winter coats and 217 toys for families in need. The items were donated Tuesday to the Family Life Center in Bloomfield for distribution. The BHS Christian Service Club organized the coat drive as a community service project, and the Principal's Leadership Group mobilized the toy drive...
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Students learn communication skills
(Local News ~ 12/22/05)
Twenty Linton-Stockton Elementary students recently took part in service-learning activities thanks to a mini grant. Angela Brown, elementary counselor, said The Right Stuff mini grant allowed students to explore peer mediation. The grant also allowed students to see how positive resolution skills impact family and peer relationships...
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Bank focuses on helping students read better
(Local News ~ 12/22/05)
Bloomfield State Bank is in its second year of partnership with the Eastern Greene School District in which the bank pays the salary of a teacher's aide at the school. "Last year was the first year of doing this," explained bank CEO Benny McNeely. "We are counting on continuing doing it and we are very much liking what we see."...
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Mayor proud of decorations in park
(Local News ~ 12/22/05)
If you enjoy driving around looking at Christmas lights in the evening time then head out to Linton's Humphreys Park and check out the numerous displays of lights and decorations. This is the second year the park has been lit up, said Linton Parks Board President Fred Markle...
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Dr. Moses did a lot for his community
(Local News ~ 12/22/05)
The town of Worthington lost one of its finest Wednesday morning when Dr. Robert E. "Bob" Moses passed away. Moses passed away at Glenburn Home in Linton at 4:15 a.m. Moses served as a physician in Worthington for more the 54 years. From 1948-74 he practiced with is father, Dr. George Moses...
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Union picks up first win of season
(High School Sports ~ 12/22/05)
DUGGER -- The Union Bulldogs received two early Christmas presents Wednesday night. The first was the return of senior Daniel Page and the second came courtesy of a 53-45 win over the Eminence Eels for the first Bulldogs' win of the season. In his first game back after becoming academically eligible only Wednesday, Page led Union with 18 points. Justin Davidson chipped in with 14 points and nine rebounds, while Ryan Gambill scored 12...
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