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With a little encouragement from her teacher and from Triple R Owner Debbie Richards, GJHS Eighth Grader Jewel Clarke overcame her fear and saddled up, taking her first horseback ride Wednesday afternoon. Twenty-three-year-old rescued horse Willie is an old hand with kids by now and made a perfect partner for Clarke’s first go in the stirrups.

• Kids and horses find purpose at Triple R

  With a little over a week remaining in the 2012-2013 school year, Wednesday was a day for “horsing around” for Greensburg Junior High School (GJHS) students participating in the school’s “Unbridled Potential” program at Triple R Equine Rescue.
   

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• Relay for Life team spotlight: The McCullough Clan
• Optimist Club honors Reece
• Community garden hoping to sow seeds of self-sufficiency
• Overturned anhydrous tank diverts traffic

Must Read

• Kebabs: Health kick on a stick

  Grilling is a simple way to feed your family well this summer. Start with a lean meat and a healthful marinade and then allow the grill to strip away additional fat for a heart-healthy and waist-friendly final result. Plus, grilling caramelizes the natural sugars in foods, which adds flavor without additional calories and fat.

  May 24, 2013 1 Photo

• Boy Scouts: Yes to gay youths, no to adults
• Expert: Schools need shelters

Obituaries

• Michael L. Moore, 61

  May 24, 2013 1 Photo

• Another memoir to read this summer
• Lillie M. Kelly, 69
• Casey Lee Crowell, 42
• A. Rebecca Ammerman, 88

Sports

Greensburg junior Andy Meadows rounds third base to score on Josiah Buell’s single.

• Pirates eliminate Bulldogs 9-1

  The Greensburg baseball team advanced to tonight’s sectional semifinal by breaking open a close game Thursday with five runs in the sixth inning.

  May 24, 2013 2 Photos

• Pirate linksters win on Senior Night in match play
• Lady Cougars fall short in championship
• Track season concludes for local boys
• Allen Memorial Swimming Pool holiday hours set

Features

John David McCullough on his motorcycle in the summer of 1947. McCullough is fondly remembered by his wife and 11 children, as well as numerous extended family members.

• Relay for Life team spotlight: The McCullough Clan

  Hundreds of Greensburg residents have walked in the Relay for Life in the 15 years since it began in Decatur County, and most residents at least know what it is, but what isn’t always known is what motivates each team.
   

  May 23, 2013 1 Photo

• North Decatur Elementary student, aunt donate to Locks of Love.
• Skybird residents give boost to Meals on Wheels
• Local survivors re-join the battle against breast cancer
• Senior Stars: Norma Coleman

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