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I second Mr. Stamper's thoughts
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/30/09)
To the Editor: After reading J.L Stamper's letter to the editor yesterday, I'm compelled to shout "Amen!" to his concern about a spendthrift president and congress. May the lord put an end to it soon and save our country before it's too late. Alice Via...
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Is President Obama too powerful?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/30/09)
To the Editor: I think it has been Obama's lifetime ambition to rule America as an autocrat or lifetime ruler such as Castro. But first he had to be elected president, which he was. His next ambition was to turn America into a Communist nation. He has his Russian-type politibureau set up with his czars...
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Healthy lifestyle can reduce risk
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/30/09)
To the Editor: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and as a dietitian, I think we should focus on the healthy lifestyle and dietary changes that can reduce women's risk of breast cancer and increase chances of survival. A new analysis by European researchers predicts that obesity will become the leading cause of cancer in women in Western countries within the next decade. ...
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Thanks to Walk of Life participants
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/30/09)
To the Editor: Thank you to all who participated in making the Care Net Pregnancy Center of Putnam County 2009 Walk for Life a rousing success. Fifty-one walkers from 12 participating churches raised $11,834 in pledges to support our local Care Net ministry...
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Let's go to Central Time Zone
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/30/09)
To the Editor: Mornings are getting darker. On Oct. 20, in central Indiana sunrise will occur at 8 a.m. But most of Indiana's 1.35 million students will already be seated in their classrooms while the sun comes up. They will have walked to school or waited for their school bus in the darkness of night...
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Problems with Van Bibber Lake Conservancy?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/30/09)
To the Editor: For the new board at Van Bibber Lake Estates, POA: Just when improvements were being made, noticed and appreciated, YOU "disposed" of our security personnel. Already I've noticed people are reverting back to speeding and who knows what else. I soon expect the drug activity to increase...
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Not a fan of Glenn Beck
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/30/09)
To the Editor: For some time now I have heard Glenn Beck referenced in political discussions, primarily with members of my church. I never was really interested in viewing or listening to him until certain of his racial-divisive comments were brought to my attention. In watching parts of his show a couple of times it did not take me long to develop a personal assessment that he is, for lack of a better term, loony tunes...
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Family Movie Night a big success
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/30/09)
To the Editor: We, the committee of the first annual Family Movie Night at the Park, would like to thank the sponsors, volunteers, and all the families that joined us for our inaugural event. This evening proved to be a huge success with approximately 400 in attendance. With a perfect weather forecast, families arrived early carrying blankets and lawn chairs, and quickly made their way to the free refreshments consisting of hot dogs, popcorn, Domino's pizza and drinks...
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Alleged trafficker requests bond reduction
(Local News ~ 09/30/09)
GREENCASTLE -- The attorney representing an Indianapolis woman who has been in jail since her Sept. 17 arrest has filed a motion for bond reduction on behalf of her client. Joni M. Wood, 20, is charged with Class C felony trafficking with an inmate and Class A misdemeanor possession of marijuana. ...
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Caroline Anne Murray
(Obituary ~ 09/30/09)
Caroline Anne Murray, 75, of Coatesville died Monday, Sept. 30, 2009. She was born in Greencastle on Jan. 29, 1934, the daughter of Thaddeus P. and Icy Bunten Bridges. She married Robert D. Murray on June 2, 1957, and he preceded her in death on June 10, 2003...
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Lowell Gene Campfield
(Obituary ~ 09/30/09)
Lowell Gene Campfield, 69, of Plainfield died on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 23, 1939 in North Vernon, the son of Leroy and Mary Pollack Campfield. Mr. Campfield was a U.S. Army veteran of the 101st Airborne. ...
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Putnam Scanner for Sept. 30, 2009
(Police Logs ~ 09/30/09)
Putnam County Jail There were several individuals booked into the Putnam County Jail during the weekend for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Peter Rios, 47, Cloverdale, was booked at 1:21 a.m. Friday for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, public intoxication and refusal to submit to a chemical test...
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PRISM concert to celebrate School of Music's 125th anniversary
(Local News ~ 09/30/09)
GREENCASTLE -- DePauw University's School of Music will celebrate its 125th season Saturday with a PRISM concert. The program, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will feature a wide variety of works performed by university ensembles, including the DePauw University Band, DePauw University Orchestra, DePauw Jazz Ensemble, DePauw Chamber Singers, DePauw University Chorus, and the DePauw Percussion Ensemble...
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South Putnam Homecoming Court
(Local News ~ 09/30/09)
Queen candidates for South Putnam are Megan Klotz, Allysia Lollar, Amanda Lund, Emily Baker and Ashley Ross. The Eagles will host Speedway in a West Central Conference game at 7 p.m. with homecoming activities at halftime.
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North Putnam Homecoming Hopefuls
(Local News ~ 09/30/09)
North Putnam High School seniors named to the 2009 Homecoming Court are Elsiana Crosby, Callie Fehr, Sandy Saint-Victor and Danielle Bonebrake. The Cougars host undefeated Monrovia for the top spot in the WCC at 7 p.m. and homecoming at the half.
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Reed case continued
(Local News ~ 09/30/09)
GREENCASTLE --Yet another pretrial conference date has been set for a Putnamville woman accused of drugging her two young children. Amy Marie Reed, 27, was in Putnam County Circuit Court Monday for a pretrial conference. Per request of both parties in the case, another pretrial conference was set for Oct. 19...
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13 years of caring
(Local News ~ 09/30/09)
Greencastle native Rebecca Treadwell has been blessed -- five times to be exact. She is the mother of five beautiful children, who have something special in common. Dr. Charlie Ho delivered all five of the Treadwell children at Putnam County Hospital...
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Trio scorches lanes as Alex Alleys
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/09)
GREENCASTLE -- Local bowlers have been on a tear at Alex Alleys recently. Three bowlers have just missed bowling a perfect game in a week's span. Crystal Sullivan bowls on the Pleasure Time Mixed League and the Jacks and Jills Mixed League at Alex Alleys. On Sept. 13, Sullivan bowled a 299 game, leaving the 10 pin in her 12th ball of her final game...
- Cloncs hits Ace (Community Sports ~ 09/30/09)
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Bulldogs overcome Cougars for win
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/09)
MONROVIA -- The North Putnam High School volleyball team dropped a four set match to the Monrovia Bulldogs Tuesday night. The Cougars lost 25-21, 16-25, 25-19, 25-14. Paxton Stephenson led the team with 11 blocks and nine kills while Megan Robinson had five blocks and three kills. Carlye McGaughey and Kallie Brattain had three kills each. Megan Gray and Danielle Harbison had seven assists each...
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Tiger Cubs fall to Warriors in four sets
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/09)
GREENCASTLE -- The Greencastle volleyball battled Turkey Run Tuesday, falling in four sets to the Warriors. The Tiger Cubs fell 24-26, 25-23, 25-18 and 25-22. Chelsea Samuels led the GHS charge with 32 digs, 24 blocks, 10 stuff blocks, nine kills and one ace, while Kandice Phillips added 30 digs, 96 sets and two aces. Kayla Nobles recorded 55 digs and four kills...
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Eagles take Clovers in four
(High School Sports ~ 09/30/09)
CLOVERDALE -- Sometimes it all comes down to the team who wants it more. In the match between South Putnam and Cloverdale Tuesday night, the Eagles proved to be the hungriest. South Putnam won the match in four sets, 30-28, 19-25, 25-12, 25-18. "It was a close one," SPHS Coach Lindsay Blackman said. "We knew Cloverdale would come and play; it's a conference game and we are the county champions and this team took the paddle away from them last year. So I was sure revenge was on their minds."...
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