Stories from Sunday, May 19, 2013

To the Editor: On May 10, 2013, the Northview Band Boosters hosted their annual event, "Top It Off," at Northview High School. This year's event included a dessert bar, live and silent auction items, raffle items and performances by the talented students of the Northview Band and Guard and North Clay Cadet Corps...

It's springtime in Indiana. If you don't believe me, just ask Jessie, Kevin, or Dave. As spring approaches there are some spring vs. computer things I've picked up in my 10 years of non-geek observations at Computer Central in Brazil. Springtime carries with it what ought to be two obvious cautions: It is going to storm; and dust has accumulated in your PC during the winter...

Want to know what's causing a lot of people in Washington to work long hours right now? Here's a hint: It's not immigration reform or gun control, or, for that matter, any other legislation coming down the pike. Instead, it's a pair of 3-year-old laws...

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Brazil resident and Terre Haute South science teacher Melanie Huber recently saw one of her students win a first-place award at the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. The event took place in Phoenix, Ariz., May 13-17...

Tim Tyree was the winner of the Jack's Fishing Contest for April. He caught a 17.25 inch crappie. The Catfish Contest began May 15. Those competing are asked to bring in the big one to measure and weigh. Jack's will also host Customer Appreciation Day, a date will be scheduled in the near future. There will be hot dogs, cold pop, beans and corn bread, as well as games for the kids...

The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Summer Food Program The YMCA of Clay County will be serving up the 2013 Summer Food Program beginning May 22. The program will take place at Forest Park Elementary May 22-July 26, and at the Y July 29-Aug. 7...

TERRE HAUTE -- More than 400 area employers have been invited to a Job Fair, which will take place Thursday, May 30, at Indiana State University's Hulman Center, 200 N. 8th St., Terre Haute. Congressman Larry Bucshon and WorkOne Western Indiana are hosting the event, in conjunction with the City of Terre Haute and ISU...

ROCKVILLE -- Main Street Rockville will offer its annual Cruise-In Street Dance, combined once again with the Motorcycle, Scooter and Bike Show, Saturday, June 1, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event will conclude at 8:30 p.m., and take place on the courthouse square in Rockville...

The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: Fontanet Beantowners All-School Reunion The Fontanet Beantowners all-school reunion will take place Saturday, June 8, at Holloway Grove, Fontanet. A carry-in dinner will take place at noon. Drinks will be furnished...

2013 Clay County Fairs and Festivals Schedule: June 7 -- Christmas At The Park Strawberry Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., at Clay County Courthouse, June 7-13 -- Clay City Fair at Clay City Park. Fireworks on June 8 and parade on June 12, June 8-9 -- Clay City Pottery Festival at Clay City Park,...

The Brazil Public Library will be signing up children interested in its Summer Reading Program beginning June 1. The first program will take place Wednesday, June 5. Parents of children who are participating in the reading club must have a valid library card...

Title 1 preschool screenings for children who will be 4 on or before Aug. 1, 2013, will soon take at the Linking Education to Adults, Adolescents and Preschoolers (LEAAP) Center, 501 E. Jackson St., Brazil. The screenings will take place by appointment...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Ed Carpenter turned Pole Day into a family celebration. The stepson of IndyCar founder Tony George became the first member of the Hulman family to win the biggest pre-race event in the series -- the Indianapolis 500 pole. Carpenter produced a stunning finish to a day that was rife with suspense but lacked surprise. ...

Times Staff Report TERRE HAUTE -- The Clay City Eels wrapped up their regular season in softball with a 4-2 victory against a tough West Vigo team Friday night. The Eels got two hits apiece from Maria Walton, Emmie Kittle, Whitney Jeffers and Samantha Dyer...

By STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times For Northview the only good thing to come out of the 8-1 loss to Terre Haute South on Saturday is it has no impact upon the sectional on May 25. South freshman Logan Ames, with relief help from Pete Lannoo, shut down Northview's offense. And defensively, of the eight runs allowed by senior pitcher Craig Peters, only two were earned because the Knights committed five errors...

By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- Mother Nature finally relinquished her soggy grip around the mid-state and Lincoln Park Speedway completed its first full show in more than a month. For Kyle Cummins, the wait was well worth it as the pilot of the Vincennes University, Greenwell Auto Body, Tim Mason ReMax sponsored No. 3c captured the sprint car victory over Casey Shuman, Shane Cottle and Jon Stanbrough...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 1-2-6 Daily Three-Evening 1-7-3 Daily Four-Midday 3-1-4-9 Daily Four-Evening 5-6-1-2 Cash 5 6-9-31-32-34 Mix and Match 12-21-26-41-47...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 1-3-0 Pick Three-Evening 2-5-9 Pick Four-Midday 4-2-6-2 Pick Four-Evening 2-8-7-6 My 3-Midday 4-2-1 My 3-Evening...

In the article, "School board hears from students," which appeared in the Saturday, May 18, 2013, issue of The Brazil Times, JAG graduation rates were incorrectly printed. According to Northview High School JAG Specialist Michael Robison, 100 percent of the seniors who were in the 2011-12 program have graduated with a diploma or GED. Current seniors will begin their follow-up period in June. The Brazil Times apologizes for this error...

Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center May 17-19: Awaiting Arraignment Anderson, Stephanie L., 27 Horsley Jr., Robert J., 22 Owens, Bryan Thomas, 32 Public Intoxication Anderson, Stephanie L., 27...

Woman's body recovered from Indiana quarry NEEDMORE, Ind. (AP) -- Indiana conservation officers have recovered the body of a woman from a water-filled southern Indiana quarry. Officers say the body of 37-year-old Jamie Fleenor was recovered about 5:30 a.m. Sunday after The Lawrence County Sheriff's Department received a report that a female had fallen into a quarry...

Debbie Diane Mace, 56, Brazil, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. She was born Feb. 9, 1957, in Greencastle, to Paul and Josephine Rader. She graduated from Brazil High School before attending Vincennes University, and earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana State University...

Bernard E. Forbeck Jr., 88, Brazil, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Saturday, may 18, 2013, in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute Jan. 28, 1925, to Bernard E. Forbeck Sr., and Floy M. Orman Forbeck. Bernard retired from Columbia Enamel as an electrician after 46 years of service...

The sixth annual White Knuckle Ride, hosted by American Legion Riders at Post 2 in Brazil, will take place on Saturday, June 8. The ride will start and end at the new Post 2 on North Depot Street, Brazil. The cost is $20 per rider, or $30 per couple. The price includes a T-shirt and door prizes. Registration is from 11 a.m.-noon. The first bike will be out at noon, and the last bike will be in by 5:30 p.m...

The YMCA of Clay County will be serving up the 2013 Summer Food Program beginning May 22. The program will take place at Forest Park Elementary May 22-July 26, and at the Y July 29-Aug. 7. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:30 a.m., with lunch taking place from 11 a.m.-noon...

The Brazil Community Choir will practice every Thursday evening at 7 p.m. Practices will take place at the Bee Ridge Church, located on Kennedy Crossing Road. The cantata this year is "This is my Country," and is under the direction of Sam Glover. All choir members and anyone who enjoys singing are encouraged to join the choir...

The Brazil Fire Department will be accepting applications for firefighter candidates. Those interested must be at least 18 and less than 36 to apply. Applications may be picked up at the Brazil Fire Station Monday through Friday, beginning May 22. Applications will be accepted until July 26...

At its last meeting, Brazil Main Street continued discussion of plan for its monthly movie night. The last movie," Grease," starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, was shown Saturday evening at dusk. "We're trying to bring the community together with this free, monthly event," Stacy Gibbens said...

The Knightsville Town Council met recently and moved forward with various changes and updates to the town's water system and infrastructure. A public hearing on Ordinance 2013-2, which adds a $5 maintenance fee for connecting and disconnecting local water lines, was scheduled during the meeting, for comments from the community. No one was in attendance and the council voted all in favor to adopt the new water utility fee...

Clay County Christmas In The Park will once again offer members of the community an opportunity to cool off in the summer heat. The seventh Strawberry Festival will take place Friday, June 7, 2013 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., or until the food runs out. The event will take place on the lawn of the Clay County Courthouse...