Stories from Sunday, July 23, 2017

The birthday dinner meeting of Alpha Omega Chapter, Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Inc. was held at Honeysuckle Hill Bee-Stro at 6 p.m. July 18, 2017. The meeting was opened by Chapter President Patti Foxx with the Delta Opening Ceremony. The substitute secretary called roll with 14 members present...

Melissa Medearis and Benjamin Howard are engaged to be married at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 2, 2017, at Maryland Community Church. Medearis is a 2003 Northview High School graduate and graduated from Ivy Tech Community College in 2009. She is a Student Ministry Associate at Maryland Community Church. Howard is a 2005 graduate of Onsted High School and a 2009 graduate of Michigan State University. He is employed at Taxmasters...

The Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club met June 22 at the Towne Park Exceptional Living Center hosted by Marilyn Bott who said grace before a delicious meal was served. Ellen Knox, president, called the meeting to order with Glenna Ogborn leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Shirley Koehler leading the Homemakers Creed...

Jack Edwards is proud to announce the birth of his baby sister, Dani Jo. Dani is the daughter of John and Kaylee Edwards. Dani was born on June 1, 2017 at 11:24 p.m. at Terre Haute Regional Hospital, weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces and 19 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Joe and Arvana Edwards...

Grant and Stacie James of Knightsville are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Everly Jo James. Everly was born at 10:48 a.m. July 6, 2017, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19-1/2-inches long. Her maternal grandparents are Don and Janette Rose, Brazil, while her paternal grandparents are Rick and Debbie James, Brazil...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — William Byron's first trip to Indianapolis Motor Speedway ended with an unforgettable finish. After taking the lead with 15 laps left, the teenage rookie used some savvy moves and a little luck Saturday to hold off the hard-charging Paul Menard for his third NASCAR Xfinity Series win in less than a month. ...

By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE — Hammer down dirt race tracks are a test of man, mettle and machinery. Such was the case Saturday night at Lincoln Park Speedway as a lightning fast racing surface tested the race drivers on hand. AJ Hopkins bested 17 other sprint car pilots in dominant fashion, topping Kevin Thomas Jr. ...

Van Buren Elementary incoming third-grader Ailia Grace McVay just might be the fastest eight-year old girl in Clay County. After showing interest in quarter midget racing, her parents, Kristina and Christopher McVay, took Ailia, who was four-and-a half years old at the time, to an “Arrive and Drive” event in Terre Haute where she could watch the races and later take a couple spins in a car...

Livestock auction serves as learning experience for 4-H’ers FRANK PHILLIPS ‘Being Frank’ Each year the Clay County 4-H Fair wraps up with money off the hoof turning into money in the pocket. The 4-H members who show the larger animals escort their prizes into the auction arena and watch as adults, many from local businesses, bid...

From small town Brazil to the lore of the Old West, another native son made it big during the golden age of films and television in Hollywood. Born July 24, 1909, Clarence “Snub” Maxwell grew up in Brazil with his brothers Paul and William Maxwell, the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Maxwell. Clarence caught the acting bug early in his life, performing in the three-act play titled “Youth” at Epworth Church...

The 7th Annual Pierson DeHart Memorial Golf Scramble is Saturday, July 29 at Forest Park Golf Course. Tee time is at 1 p.m. with lunch starting at noon. The scramble honors the late Pierson DeHart, who passed away at 22 months old with multiple medical problems. ...

Meeting new people during the summer can be fun, but who is the stranger in “stranger danger?” The tip of the day: “Bad strangers” don’t always look scary like the villains in cartoons or video games. No one can tell if strangers are nice or bad just by looking at them, so children need to be careful around all strangers until a family member says different. It’s also okay to say “no” to an unknown adult and run away from unfamiliar and potentially dangerous situations...

The Lady Volunteers will host Dinner is Served from 4 to 7 p.m. July 28 at the Staunton Community Center. On the menu is meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, garden salad, homemade rolls and desserts. Coffee, tea and lemonade will be offered...

Region 7 was well represented at this year’s JAG (Jobs for Americas Graduates) National Training Seminar. During the seminar, JAG instructors attended workshops and shared best practices with JAG specialists from around the country. The Conference included an awards program. ...

The Brazil High School of 1962 will celebrate its 55th class reunion on July 28 and 29. On July 28, the class will have a Meet and Greet beginning at 6 p.m. in the Brazil Veterans of Foreign Wars Family Room, 303 South Depot St, Brazil. On July 29, the class will meet at Forest Park in the cow palace at 1 p.m. ...

The Brazil High School Class of 1972 celebrated its 45-year reunion recently. Those in attendance were, front, from left, Gordon Evans, Michele Hayes Grisham, Patty Miller Johnson, Beth McPheeters Lutz, Cindy Morris Porter, Penny Keen Sieglin, Susan McClain McGranaham, Stephanie Dellaca Wain, Karen Baysinger Cox, Anita Head McCraken; row two, Debra Burns Sampson, Mark Grayless, Cathy Middledorf Daugherty, Janet Royer Grey, Beth Robison Boyce, Diane Glidden Krull, Teddie Weddle Beard, Sharon Rightsell Artman, Kathy Whittman Pell, Joan Woodburn Ray, Mike Riggs, Diane McKinny Kemp, Mary Brown Crabb, Jeanine Shepper Peterson, Maryellen Pierce Christenson, Randy Megenhardt, Lilli Knox Meneeley; and back, Ralph Egloff (teacher), Fred Dean Swearingen, Paul Moore, Dale Brown, Stephen Adamson, Teresa Sanders Akers, Alan Smith, Jaime Boor Maurer, Ron Grey, Juel Felty Butt, Mevlin Rollings, Gary Jorgenson, Roger Sneath, Mark Sieglin, Dick Steurwald, Doug Rose, Mark Mullenix.. ...

Kylie Wertz of Cory is one of 20 students to receive Indiana State University’s most esteemed scholarship, the President’s Scholarship. The award provides full, in-state tuition and premium housing – a four-year value of more than $76,000. The recipients are chosen based on their academic merit during their time in high school, personal accomplishments and interviews during their on-campus visits...

Clay County Historical Society to meet Aug. 7 The Clay County Historical Society will have its annual inside “Picnic Meeting” at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 in the lower level of the museum. The meat will be furnished, please bring a covered dish. There will be a short business meeting and discussion about some interesting artifacts in the museum...

One thing I haven’t heard much in this latest healthcare debate is that the U.S. has the best health system in the world. That’s different from the last two times around. When the nation debated the Clinton health plan in 1994 and the Affordable Care Act in 2009-2010, a huge talking point for politicians and special business interests opposed to reform was, “The American system is so good, why change it?”...

The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during July 18-21, 2017: Michael Lee McKean vs Amanda J. McKean - with children The following filings were reported in Clay Circuit Court during July 18-21, 2017: Community Wide FCU vs Christien H. King...

Sergeant First Class Army Airborne Ranger Jeremy Boetjer, the son of Michael Boetjer (Brazil High School 1972) has just deployed to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne for his fifth tour. Jeremy has had one tour in Iraq and two in undisclosed locations with the 75th Ranger Battalion.