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Tom J. Pierce
(Obituary ~ 04/16/17)
Tom J. Pierce, 80, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, April 14, 2017, at his home in Brazil. He was born March 31, 1937, in Clay County, to William T. and Edith Mae (Underwood) Pierce. He attended schools in Brazil and graduated from Brazil High School in 1955...
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Swanson puts Epperson team in victory lane at LPS
(Professional Sports ~ 04/16/17)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE ‑ Lincoln Park Speedway opened the holiday weekend with a big night of racing on the Putnamville oval and several drivers returned to victory lane after a long hiatus. California’s Kody Swanson has joined the Epperson No. ...
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Knights ride hot bats, pitching depth to invitational title
(High School Sports ~ 04/16/17)
By STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times Northview coach Craig Trout knew from day one the Knights baseball team was going to hit this season. It was just going to take some time. The second-year coach also knew the Knights had a one-two pitching combination in Braydon Tucker and Luke Lancaster. But with the new pitch-count rule, Trout knew he needed another pitcher to get through a conference season, a loaded tournament schedule and defense of the Knights’ Class 3A state championship...
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JAIL BOOKINGS April 14-16, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 04/16/17)
The following bookings were made during April 14-16, 2017: Dahlstrom, Joseph Paul Vincent, 25, Brazil: Leaving scene of property damage accident Rutledge, Matthew E., 20, Brazil: Leaving scene of property damage accident Pope, Crystal Dawn, 31, Brazil: Operating vehicle while intoxicated...
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JAIL BOOKINGS April 14-16, 2017
(Community News ~ 04/16/17)
The following bookings were made during April 14-16, 2017: Dahlstrom, Joseph Paul Vincent, 25, Brazil: Leaving scene of property damage accident Rutledge, Matthew E., 20, Brazil: Leaving scene of property damage accident Pope, Crystal Dawn, 31, Brazil: Operating vehicle while intoxicated...
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THINKING ABOUT HEALTH: Healthcare industry fights revealing prices for services Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service
(Column ~ 04/16/17)
Turning healthcare consumers into educated shoppers has long been a goal of employers who foot the bill for most care, politicians and some consumer organizations that believe that someday shopping for care should be as easy as comparing brands of canned soup...
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THINKING ABOUT HEALTH: Healthcare industry fights revealing prices for services
(Column ~ 04/16/17)
Turning healthcare consumers into educated shoppers has long been a goal of employers who foot the bill for most care, politicians and some consumer organizations that believe that someday shopping for care should be as easy as comparing brands of canned soup...
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MEANDERING WITH MESSMER: Local teacher has book published posthumously
(Local News ~ 04/16/17)
Arletta Case had a passion for traveling. She visited all the continents except Antarctica during her life time. The Clay County English teacher also loved writing. One of her trips took her and friend, Kay Harper, to the town of New Harmony which lies along the Wabash River in Southern Indiana. She was fascinated by the history of the people who developed that town in 1815...
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LETTER: Loyalty Day Veterans Luncheon is May 6
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/16/17)
To the Editor: The Loyalty Day Veterans Luncheon will be held May 6 at the First Christian Church’s Gymnasium. Doors open at 10:00. Please call my office at 812-448-9015 to sign up for Lunch. You may also sign up at the American Legion Post 2, the VFW 1127 or VFW 6606...
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JUST ASK ME: Celebrity Chef fundraiser a community effort
(Column ~ 04/16/17)
Good deeds are done with charitable hearts, with no expectation of a pat on the back. “That’s the way it’s supposed to be done,” Grandma Iva used to say. “You do these things because it’s a gift from you to whomever. You give because you care, not because you want something in return.”...
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JUST ASK ME: Celebrity Chef fundraiser a community effort
(Column ~ 04/16/17)
Good deeds are done with charitable hearts, with no expectation of a pat on the back. “That’s the way it’s supposed to be done,” Grandma Iva used to say. “You do these things because it’s a gift from you to whomever. You give because you care, not because you want something in return.”...
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Clay County Retired Teachers Association
(Community News ~ 04/16/17)
The Clay County Retired Teachers Association will host its annual Spring Social on Thursday, April 27. The dinner meeting will take place at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds with registration at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6. The menu will include fried chicken, baked beans, potato salad, green salad, fruit and veggie trays, freshly baked rolls, drinks and desserts. ...
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Local granddaughter/grandma duo win world archery championships
(Community News ~ 04/16/17)
Winning National Archery titles last summer together was not enough for two local archers. After first-place wins in Cub Recurve and Women’s Recurve at the Cloverdale National Traditional Archery Competition by Deer Creek Archers of Cloverdale Conservation Club in Indiana during June 2016, the pair competed in the Traditional Archery Society’s Bowhunter World Championship Competition recently at Farmland Conservation Club in Winchester, Indiana...
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HONOR ROLL Third Grading Period Staunton Elementary
(Community News ~ 04/16/17)
All A’s: Brookelyn Bennett, Levi Carr, Addi DeHart, Madilyn Dickison, Lillian Greenwood, Kholten Hogan, Wyatt Horn, Wyatt Jolly, Ashlyn Jones, Kamryn Lunsford, Anna Mattox, Aiden Maurey, Lucas Miller, David Morris, Emma Morris, Grant Raley, Chloe Riddell, Charity Rodgers, Colbie Roggenbuck, Zendrie Shaw, Avery Spetter, Lucy Spradlin, AddaLee Thompson, Emalyn Turner, Matthew Willyard, Sofia Wilson, Aiden Wisley, Chase Woolery...
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Democrats hosting dinner Tuesday; speakers planned
(Community News ~ 04/16/17)
Clay County Democrats will host a meeting on Tuesday at Kennedy’s Crossing. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by two guest speakers. Gayle Wiley-Camonte, Executive Director of the Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care, will discuss the state-of-the-art facility recently opened in the community and talk about what it offers...
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Lawson to speak at Monday’s Lincoln Day Dinner
(Local News ~ 04/16/17)
Secretary of State Connie Lawson will be the guest speaker at the Clay County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner on Monday, April 24. Taking place at the Center Point United Methodist Church & Family Life Center, 200 S. Cherry Street, meet and greet time is set for 6 p.m., followed by the dinner at 6:30...
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Trustees discuss wording change in superintendent’s contract
(Local News ~ 04/16/17)
The Clay Community Schools Board of Trustees hosted a public hearing last week to allow discussion on new wording in a contract for Superintendent Jeffrey Fritz. Trustee Amy Burk Adams explained the changes in the original 2015 contract centered on an evergreen clause, which allows for it to be automatically “bumped out an additional year” for a good job performance evaluation. ...
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Ball 4 Brax Event aims to keep child’s memory alive through future endeavors
(Local News ~ 04/16/17)
The Medearis family can’t say enough about the support they’ve received from the community after losing their two-year-old son Braxton on March 23. Now, they are encouraging the public to help keep his memory alive through a benefit that will support projects and children for years to come...
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Clay City wins two of three in Clinton Prairie softball tourney
(High School Sports ~ 04/16/17)
Times Staff Report FRANKFORT -- The Clay City Eels claimed two out of three games at the Clinton Prairie Tournament on Saturday, claiming softball games against Clinton Central and the host squad, but falling to Tri-County. Much of the tournament was a test of wills as Clay City played to a pair of one-run decisions that were decided in the final inning of action...
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