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Tri-School Reunion invites all classmates
(Local News ~ 08/17/18)
Back in the day the Blue Devils, Red Devils and Yellow Jackets were often fierce rivals but they were even better friends. Now that the high schools are gone; there is no way for classmates to revisit their alma maters. The reunions for these now defunct schools usually take place for a specific graduation class at one school, and don’t include the others. ...
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Soggy season opener for Northview soccer teams
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/18)
Times Staff report TERRE HAUTE — Conditions for Northview’s soccer openers were less than ideal at Terre Haute North on Thursday evening. Intermittent showers during the girls game turned into a heavy downpour before a 30 minute lightning delay during the first half. The Knights would eventually fall 9-3 to the 12th-ranked Patriots. The boys would struggle to string together consistent passing combinations as North picked up a 5-0 win in the nightcap...
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Northview netters sweep Wolverines in opener
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/18)
Times Staff Report SWITZ CITY — Charged with replacing three seniors from last year’s boys tennis team, the Knights got rolling with a new look squad by topping White River Valley on the road Thursday, 5-0. Owen Tipton rolled to a victory at number one singles, 6-1, 6-0 and Brevin Cooper topped Clayton Hoover by a 6-2, 6-1 score. Tyler Hess swept past Carter Hostetter for a 6-0, 6-0 win at number three singles...
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Savvy seniors add valuable experience for Knights
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/18)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview football team heads into the 2018 season with a large and experienced class of seniors this season. Oftentimes, the key to success is the veteran savvy and physical maturity that seniors offer for a football team. Coming off of a 7-3 record in 2017 and a third-place finish in the Western Indiana Conference, the Knights have designs on taking the next step towards winning a championship...
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Senior QB Trey Shaw returns to lead Northview offense
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/18)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Northview senior quarterback Trey Shaw came of age last year behind center for the Knights. A year of part time seasoning as a sophomore led to a leadership role as a junior as the Knights offense struck a rhythm with him as the signal caller for the full season...
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Explosive MJ Shelton returns to lead Northview RBs in 2018
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/18)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Northview was a powerful rushing team during the 2017 season and there is no reason to think that the ground game will be any less potent this season. The Knights will be back at full strength in the backfield as MJ Shelton is fully healthy after injuring his leg and missing the final six games of last year. ...
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Cook returns to bolster Knights’ WR corp this season
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/18)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview receiving corp is looking for added depth this season with senior Trevor Cook the clear number one for quarterback Trey Shaw. Three different players that caught a pass have graduated and another one moved out of the area. However, most any team in the state would be happy to have Cook lined up in the slot...
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Veteran secondary, young LBs highlight Knights’ defense
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/18)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Linebacker and the secondary will be a contrast in veteran leadership mixed with varsity inexperience for the Knights in 2018. The Knights have five seniors mixed in at six defensive back spots, but graduated most all of its veterans from the linebacker spots from last year...
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Veteran Northview lines are foundation for success in 2018
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/18)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor One of the most important aspects in the success of a football team begins up front on both the offensive and defensive lines. Any coach at any level of the game will say that having a veteran group of linemen lays the foundation of victory...
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Knights looking for continued success on the pitch
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/18)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview girls soccer program took a large stride forward during the 2017 season with its first sectional championship during a 16-4 season. The good news for the Knights is that nearly every player returns from that team that perhaps arrived a bit early with three freshmen and a sophomore leading the team in scoring and two freshmen and a sophomore in the top-four in steals...
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New Pastor at First Christian Church
(Community News ~ 08/17/18)
We are very excited that Jonathan Rhoades has become the new Family and Children’s Minister at First Christian Church, Brazil! Jonathan believes First Christian Church provides a loving, relevant, and caring environment for all of those who choose to join us. His desire is for kids to know Jesus from a young age. His goal to teach Jesus, train kids for the future, and equip parents to feel comfortable being the spiritual leader in their kids lives...
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God’s design is the best
(Community News ~ 08/17/18)
I just completed carpal tunnel surgery last week and it was quite an experience. I was reminded again, in my work as a hospital chaplain, what patients go through every day. I got to disrobe and put on the lovely green gown and had a nurse ask 100’s of questions and take my vitals...
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Church Calendar News
(Community News ~ 08/17/18)
The Church of Our Lord Jesus will have a food give away on Saturday, August 25, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. District Elder Anthony Orkmon is the pastor. The church is located at 708 E. Hendrix St., Brazil. The First Presbyterian Church in Brazil will serve dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. every Sunday. The free dinners are available to anyone in the community and to-go boxes are available. The church is located at 210 N. Walnut St., Brazil.`...
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Class of Blue Devils
(Community News ~ 08/17/18)
Submitted photo The Blue Devils of the Van Buren Class of 1968 gathered on August 4th at Pappy’s Corral in Downtown Brazil to catch up. Attending the event were (first row) Karen Pell Rogers, Frank Atkinson, Beverly Thomas, Susan Martin O’Toole, Becky Aker Hayes, Rita Martin Higginbotham, Carla McCullough Rigney, Kennette Altman Hostetler, (second) Gary Young, Lydie Bell Dalton, Terry Slack DeCamp, Veronica Lovett Lucas, Micky Witmarsh Woodrow, Phyllis Jones, John M. ...
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CLUB NEWS: Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club
(Community News ~ 08/17/18)
The Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club held their July 26 meeting at the 4-H Exhibit Hall with Ellen Knox, president, serving as hostess for the pitch-in. The meal and fellowship was enjoyed before the meeting began. Ellen called the meeting to order with Marilyn Bott leading the Homemakers Creed and the pledge to the American flag...
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Launching a new learning experience
(Local News ~ 08/17/18)
Submitted photo Friends, family and supporters joined with members of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting at the new location of Launch Academy, 100 North Forest Avenue, Brazil. The building was the former location for Serving on the Streets, Director Pam Fischer is shown cutting the ribbon at the school, which has 44 students attending an accelerated kindergarten program. ...
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Bowling Green Old Settlers 150th Picnic coming up
(Local News ~ 08/17/18)
Three days of events are planned for August 24, 25 and 26th in Bowling Green, Indiana. Various events are planned on Friday from 4-9 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. There will be craft and flea market spaces available along with many food booths and nightly entertainment...
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Measles are in the news, but not a local issue, yet
(Local News ~ 08/17/18)
Since the start of the new year, there have been more than 120 cases of confirmed measles from 21 states across America and the District of Colombia. And while Indiana is on the list, Clay County isn’t. Clay County Public Health Nurse Kim Hyatt confirmed Friday that there are no cases reported at this time in the county...
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Masterworks Chorale looking for singers
(Local News ~ 08/17/18)
The Indiana State University Masterworks Chorale, a large vocal ensemble of students, faculty and local community members dedicated to the study and performance of major choral works, is looking for singers for the fall 2018 semester. The first rehearsal is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 27 in Room 150 of the Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts, located on ISU’s campus at Seventh and Chestnut streets...
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Book Sale Saturday
(Community News ~ 08/17/18)
Clay County Friends of the Library Book Shoppe will be open today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The book shoppe is located inside the parking lot at 204 North Walnut Street, Brazil, across from the Brazil Public Library. Funds raised during the sale will support various programs at the library throughout the year...
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Explosive Knights set the tone in win over THN
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/18)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview Knights were looking to set the tone for what they are hoping to be a special 2018 football season. On Friday night they did something that only two other teams in school history have done. They beat Terre Haute North...