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Without extraordinary leadership, representative democracy suffers
(Column ~ 06/28/13)
Strong, capable, determined leadership provides the energy that improves the quality of life in a community and breathes life into our representative democracy. For those of us who think and write about democracy, few things are more appealing than a book about how to make it work better. My shelves are groaning with them. ...
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A very bad oxident
(Column ~ 06/28/13)
Ever since my wife retired she has a lot more time to read, including Prevention magazine, an annoying little publication that makes you worry about nearly every aspect of your life from the second you wake up in the morning until you go to bed. The big topic in each month's issue is antioxidants in our food, which the editors claim "shield us against free radicals that inflame our artery linings, turn normal cells cancerous, damage our eyesight, increase obesity and visibly age us." When given a choice, I rather read Bride Magazine in the doctor's office.. ...
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First "Toasting the Community" a success
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/28/13)
To the Editor: The Greencastle Rotary Club's "Toasting the Community," held on May 10 was a huge success. This was our first such event, and the response from the community for this wine and beer tasting event was more positive than we ever expected. Our club is encouraged to make this an annual event by the number of people who came (approximately 150), by the great vendors who participated, and by the number and quality of silent auction items donated and purchased...
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Four-car crash closes part of I-70 near Cloverdale exit
(Local News ~ 06/28/13)
This evening at 5:40, Indiana State Police and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to an eight vehicle crash in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the 41 mile marker. The crash injured only one passenger. Preliminary investigation revealed a 2000 Freightliner tractor pulling a box trailer and driven by Daniel Jovanovich, age 37, of Peoria, Ariz. ...
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Alice Greenburg to retire as director of library
(Local News ~ 06/28/13)
After 12 years at the Putnam County Public Library, Director Alice Greenburg announced during the library board's monthly meeting that she is retiring. Greenburg came to the library in April 2001 and has since seen the library change drastically over the years...
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Scanner for June 28
(Police Logs ~ 06/28/13)
Two people were booked into the Putnam County Jail on Wednesday. At 10:40 a.m. Keith Ryan Harkness, 35, Greencastle, was charged with a probation violation. At 1:35 p.m. Brian Steven Doane, 31, Indianapolis, was charged with operating while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance...
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Celebrate the Fourth of July with live music in the park
(Local News ~ 06/28/13)
Six live musical acts will take the stage as part of the Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4 in Robe Ann Park at the Bob Flanigan Bandshell. Phillip Steven and the Open Road will be the headliner at 8:15 p.m., but music lovers need not wait until the evening to enjoy the live entertainment...
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Putnam Community Foundation fall grant cycle slated
(Local News ~ 06/28/13)
The Putnam County Community Foundation has announced that it is accepting applications for Community and Endowment Builder Grants. All 501(c)(3) nonprofits, churches and units of government are eligible to apply for Community and Endowment Builder Grants...
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Bainbridge's Schreiber is Teacher of the Year
(Local News ~ 06/28/13)
BAINBRIDGE -- The results are in, and with a total of 541 votes, Bainbridge Elementary teacher Pat Schreiber is the 2013 Banner Graphic Teacher of the Year. The special education teacher accepted her prizes on Wednesday at the school with Principal JoEllen Cook and Superintendent Dan Noel at her side...
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Letrice May Curtis
(Obituary ~ 06/28/13)
Leatrice May Curtis, 86, of Greencastle, and formerly of Terre Haute, and Naples, Fla., passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013. She was born on Aug. 28, 1926 in Owen County to Boyd and Marie Close. On June 4, 1945, she married her childhood sweetheart, Robert Nelson Curtis, who preceded her in death...
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County highway co-supervisor suspended indefinitely
(Local News ~ 06/28/13)
In an emergency meeting Friday afternoon, the Putnam County Commissioners voted to suspend county highway co-supervisor Jim Smith. Smith's suspension is indefinite in duration and is with pay. The commissioners are likely to revisit the issue at an upcoming regularly scheduled meeting...
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New bids on downtown parking garage to be opened Aug. 1
(Local News ~ 06/28/13)
With no single, obvious reason why bids on Greencastle's proposed downtown parking garage project came in nearly a million dollars too high or more, city officials will try, try again. Earlier this month, all bids on construction of the 146-space free public parking structure not only came in way too high but served to mortify (the mayor's word) representatives of Ratio Architects, the city's Indianapolis advisers on the project. ...
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