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Garry W. Orman
(Obituary ~ 03/27/16)
Garry W. Orman, 65 of Brazil went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at his residence. Garry was born in Linton on December 25, 1950 the son of the late Donald and Myra (Sivley) Orman. Garry was a retired Communications Technician with Cinergy Metronet and was a member of Benwood Mt. ...
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Betty Lou (Cooksey) Hargis
(Obituary ~ 03/27/16)
Betty Lou (Cooksey) Hargis, 84, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at her home, March 25, 2016, following an extended illness, with her family by her side, Betty was born October 23, 1931, in Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of Roy and Anna (Parksey) Cooksey. Betty graduated from Ashboro High School. She married Thurman Hargis December 18, 1965. He preceded her in death May 2, 2010...
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JAIL BOOKINGS March 24-27, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 03/27/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during March 24-27: Awaiting Arraignment Thompson, Dylan Earl, 21: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated resulting in death Newport, Matthew, 27: Domestic battery...
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JAIL BOOKINGS March 24-27, 2016
(Local News ~ 03/27/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during March 24-27: Awaiting Arraignment Thompson, Dylan Earl, 21: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated resulting in death Newport, Matthew, 27: Domestic battery...
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SNAPSHOTS: 9th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt at Forest Park.
(Local News ~ 03/27/16)
Forest Park was a busy place Saturday March 26, 2016. The ninth-annual Community Easter Egg Hunt was a frenzy of music, games and Easter egg-hunting fun. The First Christian Church sponsored the event. A second event sponsored by the American Legion took place at the shelter near the baseball diamond at noon...
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Man gives high praise to the Lady Volunteers
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/27/16)
To the editor: Are you always looking for some place to eat for a reasonable price and with good food? The food is not only good, but it is excellent! The Lady Volunteers of Staunton fix a meal every month and serve it at the Staunton Community Center. ...
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Club appreciates support for vision screening equipment
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/27/16)
To the editor: The Brazil Lions Club would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation for the generous $6,365 grant from the Clay County Community Foundation, a chapter of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation. Their grant enabled us to purchase new preschool vision screening equipment which is capable of screening children approximately 18-months to six-years old as well as nonverbal or developmentally disabled individuals...
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Turn signals and ash trays are forgotten
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/27/16)
To the editor: The auto industry is thinking about recalling vehicles with turn signals and ash trays. It has come to their attention that no one knows how to use their turn signals, and ash trays have been replaced by an opened window. Of course, this is a joke! Think about it, and you'll realize it's not. ...
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Do you over punctuate ?!?!
(Editorial ~ 03/27/16)
Author F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, "An exclamation point is like laughing at your own joke." The overuse of exclamation points and multiple question marks are a sign of undisciplined writing. But it's happening everywhere. Writing isn't easy, especially when trying to get a point across...
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A Look Back to this week in 1969
(Local News ~ 03/27/16)
The Clay Community Schools board, meeting in regular session Thursday evening, retained the firm of C. H. Byfield and Associates of Indianapolis as architects for the proposed building additions to the Clay City, Staunton, Jackson Township and Forest Park schools...
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Honor Rolls: Staunton Elementary School
(Community News ~ 03/27/16)
Staunton Elementary School Third Grading Period First Grade All A's: Jayda Buza, Kailee Canchola, Breona Clifford, Madisyn Douglass, Gavin Gonzales, Mayli Graverson, Keilee Hollowell, Kennedy Hunsucker, Ashley Jones, Adelynn Knerr, Jorja Leturgez, Elijah McKillop, Noah Minett, Anna Smith, Alexis Strahla, Lillyan Tetidrick, Annie Trout, Zandynn Wilson...
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Reunions: March 28, 2016
(Community News ~ 03/27/16)
Washington Twp. School Reunion The Washington Twp. School Reunion will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 29 in the fellowship hall of the Center Point United Methodist Church. Please let classmates know, and remember anyone who attended Bowling Green School at any time is welcome to attend...
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U.S. Senate hopeful joining Democrats for annual dinner
(Local News ~ 03/27/16)
When Clay County Democrats host their Jefferson-Jackson Dinner next month, they will hear from a former standout multi-sport athlete, who was inducted into the state's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000 alongside Indiana basketball legend Larry Bird. But Baron Hill's talk during the April 16 event at Kennedy Crossing Bingo Hall will likely focus more on his run for U.S. Senate than his record-setting performances at Seymour High School...
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Bicentennial Torch Relay route is unveiled
(Local News ~ 03/27/16)
The state unveiled its statewide route of this fall's Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay. Starting in Corydon on Sept. 9, the route showcases locations of natural beauty, local interest and historic significance to the state. The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay will be a 3,200 mile journey with nearly 2,000 torchbearers from Indiana's 92 counties...
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Hardman, Secuskie to wed in July
(Engagement ~ 03/27/16)
Emily Hardman, daughter of Janie Hardman and the late Frosty Hardman of Rockville, and Tophel Secuskie IV, son of Tophel and Julie Secuskie, also of Rockville, were recently engaged. Emily is a 2010 graduate of Rockville Junior/Senior High School and a 2013 graduate of Ivy Tech with an Associate's Degree. ...
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WORK DAY
(Local News ~ 03/27/16)
With Spring underway the coaches of the Clay Youth League got to work Saturday to prepare the baseball fields for opening day at 10 a.m. April 9. This group of coaches, all looking forward to the new season, installed new aluminum bleachers at the Roy Braun field as part of their work day activities...
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SWCD offering on-farm data collection
(Local News ~ 03/27/16)
Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District in conjunction with Indiana State Department of Agriculture is offering a free opportunity to collect on-farm data, including crop nutrients. Program tools used will be: Corn Stalk Nitrate testing: Determine Nitrogen use efficiency at the end of the growing period...
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Military Plaza fundraiser helps with effort
(Local News ~ 03/27/16)
Brazil Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1127 was the site of a breakfast fundraiser Saturday in support of the Military Plaza soon to be built at Craig Park in Brazil. The project is being built by HOME (Honoring Our Military's Efforts), ASK (American Softball Kids) and the local VFW. The group is more than halfway to its goal of $22,000 and will continue its efforts with a weekly breakfast fundraiser each Monday at the VFW...
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Honor Rolls: North Clay Middle School
(Community News ~ 03/27/16)
North Clay Middle School Third Grading Period Sixth Grade High Distinction: Tucker Bleu Allen, Cassidy Marie Atkinson, Emma Grace Beasley, Makayla Dawn Beasley-Lynn, Stuart Jacob Bennett, Lainy Coleen Buell, Mallory Renee Buell, Karson Alexander Butts, Makenna Jo Cook, Emma A Dickison, Cheyenne Mckenzie Donathan, Ava Catherine Dorsett, Haylee Marie Drake, Dayna Sue Dyar, Jacob Ryan Fowler, Jinna Li Hyatt, Violet Nicole Keith, James Michael King, Chloe Grace Lee, Layla Joanne Lee, Maeci Shaye Litz, Sydney Marie Maurer, Landin Philip Moore, Logan Jeffrey Moore, Easton Mathew Morgan, Elizabeth Ann Nobles, Sierra Elizabeth Paul, Hailee Eve Roberts, Mason Hase Shorter, Alison Marie Siples, Maison Olivia Summers, Rylie Danielle Vitz, Mareena Dawn Warrick, Dillon Robert White and Shayleigh Jo Young. ...
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Clay County Retired Teachers Association
(Community News ~ 03/27/16)
The Clay County Retired Teachers Association will host its annual spring social on Thursday, April 28. The dinner meeting will take place at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds with registration at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6. The menu will include fried chicken, baked beans, potato salad, green salad, freshly baked rolls and jelly, drinks and desserts. The meal will be provided by the retired teachers. If you wish to bring a dessert to share, that would be appreciated but totally optional...
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Woman killed by alleged drunk driver in crash on Sunday
(Local News ~ 03/27/16)
Police say an allegedly drunken Brazil man attempting to pass multiple vehicles on State Road 59 early Sunday crashed into another vehicle, killing its driver. Morgan Brittany Prichard, 29, Terre Haute, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Clay County Coroner...
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