Stories from Sunday, March 23, 2014

Brazil, Indiana Mary Elizabeth Oliveira, 87, passed away Friday March 21, 2014 at the Waters of Greencastle Nursing Facility. She was born on November 13, 1926 in Putnam County to Herman and Clara Danhour. Mary was a graduate of Reelsville High School and married Frank Oliveira on December 20, 1945. ...

To the Editor: I'm not sure whether the question is "what were they thinking" or "why can't our elected officials in Indianapolis (and Washington D.C for that matter) do simple mathematics"? In elementary school, I was taught that two cups make a pint, two pints makes a quart, and four quarts makes a gallon, perhaps our elected representation learned something different...

As you save and invest for retirement, what are your ultimate goals? Do you plan on traveling the world? Purchasing a vacation home? Pursuing your hobbies? People often think and plan for these costs. Yet, too often, many of us overlook what potentially could be a major expense during our retirement years: health care...

Staunton Elementary School is wrapping up their Dr. Seuss Celebration with their very own Seussian tales. Each student had the opportunity to submit a story detailing the adventures they could have if the Cat in the Hat were to pay them a visit. Selected from first and second grades, Lucas Lunsford, of Ms. Quinn's first-grade class, received the award for best story. Lunsford received a certificate and his very own Cat in the Hat. With him is librarian and creator of the event, Yolanda Todd...

The Clay County Redevelopment Commission is thinking of hosting a round table discussion/ luncheon between state leaders in economic development and local officials to talk about what can be done in Clay County. During a regular meeting Wednesday, Jim Coffenberry, an economic specialist with West Central Indiana Economic Development District, said a representative with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation contacted him about gathering local elected officials, secondary and higher education representatives and those interested in investing in economic development for a luncheon or meeting.. ...

A Brazil man is back in jail for allegedly violating terms of his probation after failing multiple drug tests. James A. Parlett II, 32, was arrested last week following a motion to revoke his placement in Clay County's Community Corrections program. He's alleged to have tested positive for methamphetamine three times between May 10 and Feb. 20. He's also accused of testing positive for THC on Dec. 5 and March 13...

Clay City and Northiew Indoor Percussion groups recently participated in the Indiana Percussion Association State Final competition at Ben Davis High School on Saturday. Competing in the PSCA division, Clay City finished 10 out of 12 with an overall score of 81.925. Northview placed sixth out of 12 in the PSA division with a score of 85.1...

Less than a point separated third and fourth place at the Indiana High School Color Guard Association Winter Guard State Finals Saturday. The Northview High School Winter Guard troupe was able to hold off Lawrence North to claim the third place spot at Center Grove High School...