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Vandals strike again, smash subdivision sign
(Local News ~ 07/20/07)
Vandalism continues to be a problem throughout Clay County. Sometime during the past two weeks, the sign at the entrance of the Hickory Ridge subdivision, located at C.R. 800 N, east of S.R. 59, was pushed over and broken into pieces. "As of this moment, no incident report has been filed," Clay County Sheriff Mike Heaton said...
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Attempting to tackle obesity, YMCA sets up Kids Triathlon
(Local News ~ 07/20/07)
In an attempt to combat childhood obesity at a local level, the YMCA of Clay County in Brazil will hold a Kids Triathlon on Saturday, Aug. 4 beginning at 8 a.m. in Forest Park. "The YMCA offers a number of youth sports programs including basketball, soccer, volleyball, dodgeball, dance and gymnastics, but we need to start looking at how to help kids who are not interested in ball-bouncing activities. ...
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BCB to perform at Ritz
(Local News ~ 07/20/07)
The Brazil Concert Band will continue to celebrate its 150th season with a concert at the historic Ritz Theater in Rockville at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 24. The band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, will present a cavalcade of overtures, serendaes, waltzes and novelties as well as a patriotic tribute to the armed forces and popular Broadway hits...
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4-H youth take part in bicycle rodeo
(Local News ~ 07/20/07)
Ben Powell knows a bicycle can take you a long way. Powell, 17, is a member of the Clay County 4-H Junior Leaders and has participated in the 4-H Bike Rodeo in some form for seven years. "This is the second year that I have helped in the setup of the rodeo," Powell said. "Before that, I participated in the event for five years."...
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Katherine Mae French
(Obituary ~ 07/20/07)
Katherine Mae French, 90, Brazil, died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2007, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 19, 1916, in Great Falls, Mont., to Charles Augustus McAllister and Evelyn McFarland McAllister. The family relocated in Putnam County in Reelsville in 1920. She attended Reelsville School...
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Protect against identity theft
(Column ~ 07/20/07)
First, the bad news: There's still plenty of identity theft out there. Now, the better news: There's not as much as in previous years. And now, the best news: You can do a lot to protect yourself from being victimized. If you're not familiar with the concept of identity theft, it basically involves someone getting some pieces of information about you -- name, Social Security number, credit card numbers, "pre-approved" credit card offers -- and using this data to make purchases or withdraw funds from your accounts.. ...
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SMWC golf scramble
(Local News ~ 07/20/07)
One of the best golf events in the area is set for Sept. 8 when the Terre Haute Alumnae Club of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College hosts the eighth annual SMWC Scholarship Scramble at Geneva Hills Golf Club in Clinton. Homemade Italian beef will highlight the lunch menu for the event open to men and women golfers. The entry fee of $60 per person includes lunch, green fees and cart and every golfer is guaranteed a prize...
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Former student creates new scholarship in honor of teacher
(Local News ~ 07/20/07)
A scholarship fund has been established in honor of Carroll Jack Stark. Stark was a teacher and vocational director for Clay Community Schools for several years. He was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is fighting a courageous battle. Harold House is chairing the scholarship committee. He is among Stark's former students. House is a nationally renowned teacher in the area of servere emotional exceptionalities...
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Watler becomes Clay County Chamber of Commerce's administrative assistant
(Local News ~ 07/20/07)
One of Lisa Watler's biggest goals in life is to help people. "I hook people up in the community," she said. "My desire is to take care of everybody." She couldn't have picked a better position to do so. Watler recently added to her growing list of daily duties by taking the position of administrative assistant for the Clay County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. She officially began duties in late June after replacing Cheryl Myers...
- Saying hello (Local News ~ 07/20/07)
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All set for the big animal show
(Local News ~ 07/20/07)
Linton seeks to become champ in three categories
- YMCA Spring Soccer Champions (Community Sports ~ 07/20/07)
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PUBLIC RECORD
(Other Record ~ 07/20/07)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse July19-20: Clay Superior Court - Civil Erin Capital Manaement, LLC Vs. Kenneth L. White: Civil Collections Rust D. Fulk Vs. Stacie E. Fulk: Domestic Relations...
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CHURCH NEWS
(Community News ~ 07/20/07)
Jackson St Wesleyan Church Submitted by Jackson St. Wesleyan Church The church will be holding "Extreme Adventure" Vacation Bible School, July 30-Aug. 3 from 6-8 p.m. CHURCH AT THE FAIR Sunday Morning Worship will be held at the Clay County Fair in the big tent behind the Exhibition Building on Sunday, at 9 a.m...
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Staunton Scene
(Column ~ 07/20/07)
STAUNTON FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m., with worship service following at 10:30 a.m. Doug Parkey is the minister. Mark Parkey will be our guest speaker this Sunday morning. Children's Church, Wee Worship and extended nursery are at 10:30 a.m. in the Educational Building. If you need transportation to morning worship, please phone the church office at 446-3211...
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Gerald McIntire
(Obituary ~ 07/20/07)
Gerald McIntire, 78, Brazil, died at 3:10 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2007, at Cloverleaf Healthcare, Knightsville. Born April 18, 1929, in Knightsville, he was the son of Samuel and Mildred Mogan McIntire. He worked as a railroader for 47 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Eagles No. 274, Brazil...
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Catherine L. Thomas
(Obituary ~ 07/20/07)
Catherine L. Thomas, 85, died July 6, 2007, at the Sylvia's Hospice House. She was born in Terre Haute and moved to Silver Springs, Fla., in 1987, from Brazil. She was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and enjoyed camping, fishing and was an avid sports fan...
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Max L. Hartman
(Obituary ~ 07/20/07)
Max L. Hartman, 88, Rosedale, died Thursday, July 19, 2007, at Vermillion Convalescent and Rehabilition Center. He was the son of Marvin Hartman and Myrtle R. Wood Hartman. He is survived by his wife Lilly Mahoney Wright Hartman, son Mark E. Hartman and wife Janice, Rosedale; and daughter Cheri Pharris and husband Lonnie, Terre Haute...
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