Stories from Sunday, October 5, 2014

By STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times WEST TERRE HAUTE -- Northview's Cam Trout didn't know how far he could run in the Western Indiana Conference high school cross country meet Saturday morning. He slipped off an orthopedic boot shortly before the starter's gun sounded...

Times Staff Report The Northview Knights might have won the tennis battle against visiting Greencastle this season, but the Tiger Cubs won the war, topping the host squad 3-2 to claim the sectional title on Saturday. Northview had won the regular season battle by the same score and the sectional match nearly went the same way as four of the five matches had the same outcomes. ...

Times Staff Report BOONVILLE -- Northview opened up tourney play by making quick work of Class 2A seventh-ranked Perry Central in a 25-10, 25-21 decision. McKenzi Kumpf pounded out 11 kills to go with eight from Morgan Stearley and three from Gabby Horrall. Both Madison McDonald and Taylor Hess had a pair. Stearley also contributed three aces along with McDonald and Hess, who also contributed 23 assists...

Elijah Sparks, 7, Carbon, smiles to festival goers from the carousel Sunday afternoon during the last day of the Tri Kappa Fall Frenzy.

Working smoke alarms can make a life-saving difference in a fire. That's the message behind this year's Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!" Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, The Brazil City Fire Department and its chief, Jake Bennett, are joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. ...

When patrons visit a local retreat center located in southern Clay County, they are encouraged to "hear the whisper." Camp Manager John Lancaster said it references a scripture in I Kings that reads "God was in the gentle whisper." His wife, Beverly, said the atmosphere at the retreat is quiet enough that those who stay can indeed hear "the gentle whisper."...

The Clay County Health Department recently released the following food inspections completed for September: Pappy's BBQ, 111 E. National Brazil, IN (Previous violation corrected: Certified Food Handler now on staff) Iron Skillet, 1036 W. SR42 Brazil, IN...

The Clay City Calico Quilters met Sept. 16 in the bank community room at 6 p.m. Fifteen ladies were present. The meeting was conducted by President Karen Staub. Wanda Caton presented the lesson on the Carpenter's Star. This star seems to be identical to the Carpenter's Wheel except the star is one huge block instead of smaller individual blocks. ...

The Allen Memorial Planetarium, located at 3737 S. 7th St. in Terre Haute, will be showing a Halloween laser light show at 6:30 on both Friday, Oct. 17 and Oct. 24. The cost is $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Tickets will be available at the door. ...

Thomas Owens, a former Commander of American Legion Post 2 in Brazil, was presented a 50-year pin during a meeting at the post last month. The pin represents the number of years he's been with the American Legion. Above, Post Commander Randy Kaelber, right, presents Owens with the pin...

A Brazil woman was taken by helicopter to an Indianapolis hospital on Sunday night after being struck by a truck on National Avenue. Kayla Spangler, 19, suffered head and other injuries from the accident. Her condition was unavailable at press time...

Vigo County authorities are investigating a domestic disturbance that left two people dead at a home northwest of Seelyville. Identification of the male and female vicitms, as well as the cause of death are pending autopsies, which have been preliminary scheduled for 10 a.m. today...

A ceremony Saturday afternoon in Terre Haute saw command relinquished by 32-year U.S. Air Force veteran and recently retired Col. Don J. Bonte Jr. and placed in the hands of Center Point native and U.S. Air Force Col. L. Kip Clark. "It's an incredible honor," he told the crowd gathered for both his change of command and Bonte's retirement ceremonies for the Indiana Air National Guard's 181st Intelligence Wing. ...

Harry E. Dickison Sr., 67, of Brazil, passed away at Union Hospital, October 3, 2014 following a brief battle with cancer. Harry was born in Clay County, Indiana, December 21, 1946, the son of Arthur and Marjorie (Lunsford) Dickison. Harry worked as an owner / operator truck driver and had been leased to Hobby Trucking, Underwood Trucking as well as several additional companies over the years...