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Residents on boil order
(Local News ~ 05/26/09)
Residents of the City of Brazil in addition to the towns of Knightsville, Harmony, Carbon and Center Point are under a boil order until further notice. On Monday, residents were asked by Brazil city officials to conserve water after a break to an 18-inch water main feeding the treatment plant was discovered...
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BREAKING NEWS: Schools closing early due to low water pressure
(Local News ~ 05/26/09)
Due to water problems, Clay Community Schools are closing early today. Elementary students at East Side Elementary School, Forest Park Elementary School, Jackson Township Elementary School, Meridian Elementary School, Staunton Elementary School, Van Buren Elementary School are being let out at 1 p.m...
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Truck pull
(Community News ~ 05/26/09)
Saline City will be having the first of two truck pulls this year on Saturday, starting at 5:30 p.m. Weigh-in begins at 2 p.m. $20 truck entry fee per hook. Spectator admission is $8, children under 5 free. Limited bleachers, bring lawn chairs. Jeff Hyatt's Precision Pulling sled will be featured...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 05/26/09)
The Brazil High School class of 1969 will have their 40th class reunion on June 27, at 6:30 p.m., at Traditions, 105 E. National Ave., Brazil. A class photo will be taken at 7:30 p.m. Decorating will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. For more information,, call Susie Bridgewater Howard at 812-446-8453 or Mike Stiffler or Lana Dickerson Lucas at 812-208-3450...
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Bowling Green School Reunion
(Community News ~ 05/26/09)
The Bowling Green School reunion was held at the Center Point United Methodist Church social room on Friday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. Linda welcomed everyone and Rev. Myron James led table grace. All said pledge to the flag before eating. Tables were decorated in purple and white with glittering streamers around candles with megaphones. ...
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MR. AND MRS. ALBERT BURNS
(Anniversary ~ 05/26/09)
Albert and Diane Burns are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on June 6, 1959, at the United Methodist Church, Lebanon, Ill. Diane Baum Burns is retired from the Clay Community School Corporation. Albert is retired from Alcan...
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Aikido Promotion Test
(Community News ~ 05/26/09)
The American Aikido Institute of Brazil held a Promotion Test on May 18, 2009. (front row) Gary "Mackie" Collins, Taylor Buis and Carl Brawdy received their fifth Kyu White Belts. Josh Gregg received his fourth Kyu White Belt. (back row) Nicholas Farha, Jay Hawkins and Garry Howard assisted with the testing. ...
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PUBLIC RECORD 5-27-09
(Other Record ~ 05/26/09)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse May 26: Clay Superior Court -- Civil Midland Funding, LLC Vs. Edna Davis: Civil Collections FIA Card Services Vs. John L. Thompson: Civil Collections Chase Bank USA Vs. Ivy J. Todd: Civil Collections...
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James H. Lawson
(Obituary ~ 05/26/09)
James H. Lawson, 62, Terre Haute, passed away May 24, 2009, in his residence. Born Nov. 21, 1945 in Carbon, he was the son of Arthur Lawson and Katie Lawson. James served in the Navy. He worked as Quality Control Manager for CBS. He was a member of the Elk's Lodge and former member of the American Legion. His hobbies included playing poker, music, sports and especially basketball...
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Jack E. Hanlon
(Obituary ~ 05/26/09)
Jack E. Hanlon, 76, Greencastle, died Monday May 25, 2009. He was born on Sept. 13, 1932, in Putnam County to Daniel Valentine and Iva Edna Taylor Hanlon. Mr. Hanlon served his country in the US Army. Jack was employed with Lone Star Industries and Allison Transmissions and attended Indiana University. ...
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Mary Ann Miller
(Obituary ~ 05/26/09)
Mary Ann Miller, 73, wife of Joseph S. Miller, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Hilton Head Hospital in South Carolina. The funeral was Sunday, May 17, at the Sauls Funeral Home, Bluffton, S.C. Her husband is a Brazil native and a 1954 Brazil High School graduate...
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Donation
(Community News ~ 05/26/09)
The Delta Theta Tau Sorority recently presented a check to the Clay County Sheriff's Department to help with vet and food expenses for canine officers. On hand for the presentation included (from left) Clay County Sheriff's Department Sgt./K-9 Handler Josh Clarke, Delta Theta Tau President Linda Sheese, Delta Theta Tau Treasurer Linda Harms and K-9 Officer Forrest. Courtesy Photo...
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Habitat for a day
(Local News ~ 05/26/09)
For one day this week, a classroom at Jackson Township Elementary School was transformed. Students in Pam Fischer's second-grade class spent the past couple of weeks learning about different environments throughout the world and the animals that live in them...
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Commissioners describe plans at Chamber meeting
(Local News ~ 05/26/09)
Economic development and overall improvement of Clay County was the main topic for the guest speakers during Tuesday's meeting of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce. Clay County Commissioners Charlie Brown and Paul Sinders outlined some of the ongoing projects they are working on, as well as ideas for potential future development of the Interstate-70 and western areas of Clay County...
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County looking into computer upgrades
(Local News ~ 05/26/09)
Computer speeds may soon be upgraded at the Clay County Courthouse and Justice Center. During a special meeting of the Clay County Commissioners Tuesday, Clay County Information Services Director Scott Hill presented a contract with Avenue Broadband Communications to upgrade the Internet system at both the courthouse and justice center...
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So long, farewell
(Local News ~ 05/26/09)
With graduation only days away, students from Northview High School said goodbye to teachers Tuesday. Tears of sadness and happiness flowed from teachers and students alike. Senior Cathy Cepek hugs English teacher Margaret Bowman during the graduation send off. Kimberly Gleason Photo...
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Boil order could last until Friday
(Local News ~ 05/26/09)
A break in an 18-inch water main near the well fields in Putnam County has Brazil water customers, including those in Carbon, Center Point, Harmony and Knightsville under a boil order for the time being. For most of the morning and into early Tuesday afternoon, many customers were without water services as members of the Brazil City Water Department, along with Barrett's Excavating, Center Point, worked to replace approximately 12 feet of the cast-iron line with PVC...
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Northview senior golfers help team match school record
(High School Sports ~ 05/26/09)
Times Staff Report Heading into the 2009 boys' golf season, Northview returned plenty of talent and has lofty goals heading into the postseason. The Knights finished off the regular season by defeating visiting West Vigo on Senior Night, 141 to 175...
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Knights celebrate Senior Night with win over Tiger Cubs
(High School Sports ~ 05/26/09)
BY CLAY CUNNINGHAM Times Staff Reporter The Northview baseball team ended their regular season on a high note with a tight 4-3 victory over Greencastle on senior night. The Knights fell behind early after Greencastle's Keegan Remsburg and Tanner Battin each blasted RBI doubles off Northview starting pitcher T.J. Decker. Decker was pulled prior to the inning's completion as a precautionary measure due to what coach Scott McDonald called "back discomfort."...
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Eels pull off dramatic sectional win
(High School Sports ~ 05/26/09)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor CLAY CITY -- One of the most debated aspects of the IHSAA's blind draw of sectional foes in many sports deals with having two top teams facing each other in the very first round of the postseason. The argument lies in that one talented team immediately has to go home while a team with a lesser record advanced...
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Mike Tyson's daughter dies after tragic accident
(Professional Sports ~ 05/26/09)
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press Writer PHOENIX -- The 4-year-old daughter of boxer Mike Tyson died at a hospital Tuesday, a day after her neck apparently got caught in a treadmill cord at her Phoenix home, police said. Exodus Tyson was pronounced dead just before noon, police Sgt. Andy Hill said. She had been on life support and police have said their investigation showed her injury on Monday was a "tragic accident."...
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Speller's united by dreams
(High School Sports ~ 05/26/09)
By JOSEPH WHITE Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON -- The reigning national spelling champion is a 14-year-old kid whose one-liners kept everyone laughing a year ago. His parents moved to the United States from central India, and he wants to be a neurosurgeon when he grows up...
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