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School says no to Reid's court-ordered talks with students
(Local News ~ 04/11/14)
Incident too recent in minds of students, superintendent says Clay Community Schools has declined a court-ordered provision of a Carbon woman's probation that required she do community service at the district's two high schools. Kelsey Reid, 20, was sentenced in Clay Superior Court on Wednesday on two counts of involuntary manslaughter for an April 2013 incident where she was driving too fast and crashed, killing her two passengers...
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Big Buddy/Little Buddy program eases transitions
(Local News ~ 04/11/14)
The first day of school can be a nerve-racking time for children, especially for kindergarteners who must acclimate themselves with new faces in a new place. That's why the Big Buddy/Little Buddy program was created. It serves as a way to help transition both the students and their parents to the new setting...
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Rain, compost barrels at CCSWCD
(Local News ~ 04/11/14)
The Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District is accepting orders for rain and compost barrels for the spring and summer months. Provided by a company that repurposes food-grade barrels, Upcyling, the rain barrels and compost barrels provide multiple benefits for area gardeners...
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Brazil library to celebrate Carnegie's 1st birthday
(Community News ~ 04/11/14)
The Brazil Public Library will celebrate Carnegie's first birthday with birthday cake and crafts on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26. Carnegie, the library cat, would like to help his friends at the Clay County Humane Society, as well, with some much-needed donations. They can be taken to the library during business hours...
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Sandra Kay Bussing
(Obituary ~ 04/11/14)
Sandra Kay Bussing, 71, passed away Tuesday April 8, 2014 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born Nov. 26, 1942 in Parke County to David and Elizabeth Smith. Kay attended Brazil High School, Benwood Mt. Lebanon Church, and worked as a caregiver for the Lash and Royer Family. ...
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Court News: April 8-9
(Police Logs ~ 04/11/14)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse April 8-9: Circuit Court State Criminal Charges Timothy James Francis, 31, 1: Dog bite liability resulting in injury Joseph Robert Gordon, 24, 1: Driving while suspended...
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Jail Bookings: April 8-9
(Court News ~ 04/11/14)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings were made at the Clay County Justice Center between April 9-10: Awaiting Arraignment Lile, Eddie J., 26 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Diaz, Fabio Benitez, 24 Pending Richardson, Jarrett, 19 Doc Sentenced...
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Easter Brunch scheduled for April 20
(Community News ~ 04/11/14)
The Sisters of Providence are inviting all to join them for Easter Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Sunday, April 20, at the Providence Spirituality and Conference Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., located 10 minutes northwest from downtown Terre Haute...
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Forest Hartman
(Obituary ~ 04/11/14)
Beloved husband and father, Mr. Forest Hartman, 48, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, March 25, 2014. Mr. Hartman, known as "Bob" or "Bobby" by his family and childhood friends and neighbors, was born July 3, 1965 and grew up in rural Bowling Green, IN, and was the son of the late Gladys Phipps Hartman and the late Thomas Hartman. ...
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James M. Warren
(Obituary ~ 04/11/14)
James M. Warren, 89 of Brazil, passed away April 11, 2014 at 2:07 am at the Exceptional Living Center. He was born October 8, 1924 in Martin County, IN, the son of Marshall J. Warren and Mary Ann Ellis Warren. He graduated from Shoals High School, Class of 1943. ...
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Club hosting collar fundraiser
(Local News ~ 04/11/14)
On April 2, the Clay County 4-H dog club had a meeting at the Kennedy Crossing Bingo Hall. The club elected the following officers: president, Calvin Lackey; vice president, Simon Lackey; secretary, Maggie Lackey; treasurer, Sarah Man; reporter, Alejandro English; photographers, Kalee Thiel and Henry Lackey. ...
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Clay City Elementary Honor Roll
(Local News ~ 04/11/14)
3rd Qtr 2013-14 Honor Roll 1st Grade All A's: Emma Baumgartner, Marina Baumgartner, Mason Camp, Gabriel Campbell, Venetia Cooper, Bryan Hunt, Marcus Rogel, Logan Stoelting, Luke Swearingen, Connor Tucker, Wynter Walters, Haley Workman,Trey Dayhoff, Jasarah Durga, Danielle Garlit, Aubrey Jackson, Zain Keller, Luke Laswell, Lacie Lee, Chloe Miller, Gracie Oberholtzer, Amelia Turnes and Qunitin Whitaker...
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ISU Symphony Orchestra to perform April 17
(Local News ~ 04/11/14)
The Indiana State University Symphony Orchestra will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17 in Tilson Auditorium. Conductor William Davis will start the program with the "Suite in D Major" from George Frideric Handel's "Water Music." This set of orchestral suites was requested by King George I for an outdoor concert on the Thames River. It was premiered in July, 1717 on a group of barges and boats...
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Celebrating Rehabilitation
(Local News ~ 04/11/14)
Last month, Exceptional Living Center of Brazil hosted a Therapy Reunion Luncheon to celebrate patients' rehabilitation to home success stories. Pictured above are, from back, Susan Crick, Matthew Maurer and Barbara McCallie.
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Common Core changes impact Clay County
(Local News ~ 04/11/14)
The Indiana State Board of Education is in the process of adopting new college and career readiness standards after Governor Mike Pence signed Senate Bill 91 earlier this year. That legislation opted Indiana out of the Common Core State Standards that were adopted by 46 states in 2010...
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City tackling water loss Millions of gallons possibly lost per month
(Local News ~ 04/11/14)
As city officials prepare to resurface a number of city streets this summer, there is an unexpected problem they say needs to be addressed. Brazil City Mayor Brian Wyndham told city council members on Wednesday that the city's water department and contractor M.E. Simpson Co. Inc. have identified a number of leaks in the city's system. He added the city could be losing an estimated 15 million gallons a month...
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'The Promise' First Christian again putting on popular play about Jesus Christ
(Local News ~ 04/11/14)
The story of Jesus Christ will play out on stage next week at First Christian Church. Church members will perform "The Promise," a stage production chronicling the life of Jesus from his birth to ascension into heaven. It will take place at 7 p.m. on April 18 and 19, and again on Easter Sunday at 6 p.m. There is no cost to attend...
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Traffic stop leads to meth lab discovery
(Local News ~ 04/11/14)
Local law enforcement uncovered a methamphetamine lab on Friday morning that began with a traffic stop in the Brazil area. Around 9:15 a.m., deputies with the Clay County Sheriff's Department pulled over Douglas Allsup, 38, Brazil. He had an active warrant from Vigo County for possession of meth and police allegedly found the drug in his possession during the stop, according to a CCSD news release...
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Outdated technology situation may not be as dire
(Local News ~ 04/11/14)
Outdated technology in the county's dispatch office remains a concern among officials, but the situation may not be as dire as initially believed. Chief Deputy Rob Gambill provided an update to both the Clay County Council and County Commissioners this week on the department's concerns regarding software the 911 Dispatch Center uses that will no longer be supported in the future...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 04/11/14)
The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse April 10: Circuit Court Civil Collections LVNV Funding vs. Brian E. Romine Portfolio Recovery Associates vs. Anna Spydell Superior Court State Criminal Charges Jarrett B. Richardson, 19, 1: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person 2: Possession of marijuana 3: Possession of paraphernalia 4: Operating a vehicle with an ACE of .08 or more...
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South Putnam captures softball slugfest over Northview
(High School Sports ~ 04/11/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor TERRE HAUTE -- In a game of numerous offensive surges for both squads, it was the South Putnam Eagles that came through with the deciding rally to claim a 19-18 slugfest in Friday night tournament play at The Braves Bash in Terre Haute...
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Clay City can't overcome Cloverdale pitching
(High School Sports ~ 04/11/14)
By JAY LOCKETT For The Brazil Times CLOVERDALE -- After an early home run and great pitching by Cloverdale, the Clovers prevailed Friday, beating the Clay City, 5-2. After a Clay City at bat with no score, sophomore Kimmy Winders of Cloverdale, batting fifth in the lineup, knocked one out of the park driving in freshman Kelsey Helterbrand and senior Rebekah Jordan...
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