Through the first 50 years of the Bay Area Reporter s existence, the paper s coverage of sports and sports-related topics has evolved from that of cheerleader and recording secretary to social advocate and noble muckraker.
Sports reporting was less than an afterthought when the B.A.R. started publishing in April 1971. The first sports item a story with no byline about annual awards presented by the local gay bowling league that identified most individuals only by surnames and first initials did not appear until page 27 of the third issue, May 1, 1971.
Classified ads also debuted in the issue. There were 11 of them, including one from a man who wanted info or advice on Sex Change Operation and another advising us that a foot fetishist likes to go down and groove on male feet.
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Everett
K. Joseph âJoeâ Triplett, 89, of Upper Snake Spring Road, Everett, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021, at Homewood at Martinsburg.
He was born on Feb. 24, 1932, in Bedford, a son of the late Harper B. and Orpha L. (Wareham) Triplett. On June 28, 1953, he was united in marriage to Janet A. (Grimes) Triplett.
He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Kenneth A. Triplett, in 1932.
Joe is survived by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Richard, Robert, James, Greg, who was looked at as a brother, Betty, Charlotte, Nancy, Beverly and Janie.
He was a member of the Everett Church of the Brethren and attended the Snake Spring Valley Church of the Brethren.
50 years ago, March 10, 1971
Jolene Ray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ray of Lignoier has been selected as representative to Girls State this summer. Ray is a junior at West Noble High School. Vicki Gerke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gerke of Ligonier as been selected as alternate to Girls State.
A Central Noble High School teacher has been appointed the field representative for the Miss Northeast Indiana Scholarship Pageant Association. Mrs. Carole Wolfe, who resides in Wolf Lake, said, âI am delighted to be associated with this dedicated group of people who are bringing outstanding scholarship opportunities to deserving girls of Noble County.â
Petitions seek to remove Custer s name from county
Debate over the legacy of Gen. George Armstrong Custer and whether it should be imprinted in the fabric of the community is continuing to make its way through the regional discourse.
A series of petitions calling for the removal of Custer’s name from various landmarks and entities throughout Monroe County are circulating on Change.org, an online advocacy platform.
Launched earlier this week by Monroe Charter Township resident Katybeth Davis, three petitions are calling for Custer Airport, Custer Road, and Custer Baseball/Softball League to be renamed.
The petitions allege Custer’s actions during the American Indian Wars targeted Native Americans, resulting in the deaths of innocent men, women, and children.