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Forest Park main concern for Parks Board
(Local News ~ 08/02/07)
Forest Park figured heavily on the agenda for the Brazil Park's and Recreation Board meeting on Wed. The Christmas in the Park organization once again appeared on the agenda, with contract negotiations as the topic. The previously disputed contract issue has been resolved, but there was an issue with the committee having the correct amount of insurance to cover any possible problems that remained. ...
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Splash!
(Local News ~ 08/02/07)
Cristina Croto, Terre Haute, takes 3-year-old Carly Barnes down the Forest Park Pool slide Wednesday afternoon. Carly is the daughter of Linsey Letner and Joseph Barnes. As temperatures soared Wednesday, the pool was a popular spot to cool off.
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Humane Society looking for volunteers
(Local News ~ 08/02/07)
For those with a love for animals, the Clay County Humane Society is looking for volunteers. "We always welcome anyone who would like to help out at the shelter," Humane Society Administrator Matt Moss said. Volunteers are allowed to set their own schedules, which would be a great fit for parents of school-aged children with the start of the school year approaching...
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Meth lab dumped during pursuit
(Local News ~ 08/02/07)
The Clay County Sheriff's Department is asking the public for their assistance in finding the whereabouts of a Clay County resident believed to be involved in an overnight high-speed pursuit. Although details are limited due to the ongoing investigation as of press time, Sgt. ...
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Possible Farm Service Agency merger yet to be decided
(Local News ~ 08/02/07)
Although a decision hasn't been made yet, the Clay County Farm Service Agency may be moving. State FSA officials met with farmers from Clay and Vigo counties Wednesday morning at the Clay County Fairgrounds to discuss the possible merger of the two entities...
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Brazil Buzz
(Column ~ 08/02/07)
Paul is doing well since his most recent surgery. It is becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the little spoiled brat. He wants to help around the house while he mends and awaits a good word from his doctors. My patient pulled one of his fuzzy socks from the crack of the sofa that he was sacked out on all afternoon and took it to the hamper. I think he may have hidden the other one, figuring I'd put it on my list of things to look for when he runs out of favors to ask...
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Harmony Happenings
(Column ~ 08/02/07)
John and Christine Clark, Denny and I, attended the fish fry at the Way of the Cross Assembly of God Church last Saturday evening. We had spent the day visiting an orchard and then sightseeing on the back roads of Parke County. We visited old family home places that exist only in memories now. Time and humanity can make huge changes in the countryside. Mother Nature has reclaimed many of the friend's homes Christine remembered. New houses now stand where woods or farmland had been...
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Public Record 8-2-07
(Other Record ~ 08/02/07)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse Aug. 1: Clay Superior Court - Civil Fifth Third Mortgage Company Vs. Judy L. Maynard and Jeffrey A. Maynard: Mortgage Foreclosure Clay Circuit Court - Civil Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Vs. Donald G. Rissler: Mortgage Foreclosure...
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Carroll G. "Jack" Stark Jr.
(Obituary ~ 08/02/07)
Carroll G. "Jack" Stark Jr., 87, Terre Haute, died Tuesday at his residence. Born May 31, 1920, in Blackstone, Va., he was the son of Carroll Stark Sr. and Pearl Daniely Stark. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and member of Torpedo Squadron Eight. He received the Presidential Unit Citation award and was Chief Petty Officer...
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Reunions
(Other Record ~ 08/02/07)
Aug. 4 - STEVENSON - The Stevenson Reunion, along with the families of Sarah Squires, and Ray and James Stevenson will meet on August 4 at noon at the NE Pavilion at Forest Park. Aug. 5 - HOFMANN- The Hofmann Family Reunion will have a pitch in dinner on Sunday, Aug. 5, starting at 12:30 p.m. at the Jackson Township Community Center. All friends and family are invited to attend...
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NHS golfers gear up for new season
(High School Sports ~ 08/02/07)
One year removed from a trip to the state finals, a quick look at the Northview High School girls' golf squad might make one believe that the 2007 campaign would be a rebuilding one. But not in the eyes of first-year head coach Josh Trout. In fact, last year's assistant coach, who replaced long-time coach Teresa Akers, has got a sectional title in his eyes...
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Northview linksters place fourth in season opener
(High School Sports ~ 08/02/07)
INDIANAPOLIS -- On Monday, the Northview High School girls' golf squad competed in its first match of the season, placing fifth at the Brebeuf Invitational, which took place at the Bent Tree Golf Course. Northview scored a 409 in the event, which featured several state contenders...
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