Stories from Monday, September 7, 2009

The test of President Barack Obama's speech to students nationwide, planned for Tuesday, was released Monday afternoon. The following is the speech in its entirety: Prepared Remarks of President Barack Obama
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In the past few weeks, I've been asked to do a couple of things that I never thought I would find myself doing in my lifetime. Recently, coordinators with both the Bowling Green Old Settlers Festival and Saline City Picnic Festival asked me if I would be interested in judging their annual baby contests...

To the Editor: When Commissioner Roger Goodell gave Dante' Stallworth his one-year suspension for DUI manslaughter, he told him, "The NFL and players must live with the stain that you have placed on their reputations." However, when he conditionally reinstated Michael Vick, after completion of his sentence of a dog fighting conviction, he said, "I accept that you are sincere and will turn your life around."...

To the Editor: I am pleased to announce that the appearance of several local residents made the Ward 3 Cleanup Day a huge success. While the household participation was rather lacking, the support from volunteers was great. We met at 8 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Brazil City garage building and 15 minutes later, there were more than a dozen people there eager to help clean our area...

To the Editor: Dear friends, there is a letter running around the Internet basically bashing our new administration, of which I am no fan. For the record, I see them as a "Thugogracy," pushing us toward a fascist form of government. However, two things that I hate: Misinformation that is continually rebroadcast without correction because it "fits the agenda," and double standards...

To the Editor: What is going on in Washington? So many things are happening that are unconstitutional and very scary. The government took over two car companies and even fired a CEO. We also have shares in some banks and AIG insurance. Is this legal?...

Has it been 25 years already? The Northview High School building has been in place now for 25 years and officials at the school are putting plans in place for a Homecoming celebration. The Northview football squad will face the Owen Valley Patriots Sept. 18 for Homecoming...

The Clay County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14, in the lower level of the museum. The guest speaker will be Matt Huber, director of the Brazil Concert Band and Jackson Township Concert Band. Huber will present a program on the history of the Brazil Concert Band...

A clerical error created a legal nightmare and brought some intense public scrutiny for a Clay County woman this past month. "It's been tough," Chrystll Owens, co-owner and director of Clay County Animal Rescue, recently told The Brazil Times about being extradited on an arrest warrant to Kentucky in early August. "It's been a really frustrating and hurtful experience, not only for me, but for my family and friends. When something like this happens, you quickly learn who your real friends are."...

Matt Burger and his daughter, Alexus, 6, (left) take in some bluegrass music at the 2009 Saline City Picnic Monday. Matt and his daughter reside in Clay City.

Staff Report TERRE HAUTE -- The Terre Haute North Patriot cross country teams got a chance to celebrate a banner day at the Terre Haute Savings Bank State Preview Meet held on the LaVern Gibson Championship Course on Saturday. The third-ranked boys' team won the meet ahead of perennial power Carmel and ahead of second-ranked Huntington North, which finished in fourth behind Franklin Central...

By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- The annual King of Non-Wing event always brings a bevy of sprint car talent to Lincoln Park Speedway and Saturday may have been the best in quite some time as 46 cars were on hand to battle for the coveted title...