Stories from Tuesday, June 23, 2009

By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Wayne Newton Post 346 fell short in its bid for the championship of the Terre Haute North Invitational on Sunday evening. Defensive mistakes and a lack of offense doomed Wayne Newton in a 10-3 loss to Evansville Pate...

JOHN R. PASALICH Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class John R. Pasalich, son of Richelle N. Herr-Smith, Brazil, and John J. Pasalich, San Diego, Calif., recently completed Naval Nuclear Power Training Pipeline. During the course with Nuclear Power Training Unit, Ballston Spa, N. Y, Pasalich received instruction about nuclear theory, chemistry, physics, reactor operations, safety and security. Upon completion of the course, Pasalich qualified as a Naval nuclear operator...

The 55th annual Center Point and Community Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry will be Saturday, June 27, at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy freshly fried fish, great company, entertainment. We will offer a concession style sandwich stand, which serves hamburgers, hot dogs, and ice cold sodas. ...

Chase W. Shields Eagle Scout Chase W. Shields was presented a monetary reward for being selected the Local VFW Post Boy Scout of the year. Presenting the award is Post Commander James Cassidy, as John Schraedley Post Adjutant looks on. Chase is the son of Corey and Cathy Shields, of rural Clay County and is a student of Northview High School. ...

DUSTIN KELLUM An open house will be given in honor of Dustin Kellum for earning Eagle Scout, from Boy Scout Troup 48 on Saturday, June 27, from 2-4 p.m., at the Bowling Green Community Building. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Moore's Dance Company Dances For Life Moore's Dance Company performed ballet; jazz, tumbling, and hip hop routines on May 8 at Relay For Life. The students donated $160 to the American Cancer Society to perform their routines at Relay For Life. The students will be performing at the Rotary 4th of July Celebration on June 30, at 5:45-7 p.m...

Nathan Allan Rogers and Cari Ann Deyo were united in marriage on April 10, 2009, in San Antonio, Texas, on the River Walk at Marriage Island. The bride is the daughter of John Billingsley and Arla Deyo; granddaughter of Susan and Raymond Deyo. She is a 2008 graduate of North Putnam High School, she is employed at Applebees in Plainfield. Cari will attend college to pursue her career in marine biology...

Cayla N. Hayes and Nathan P. Young were united in marriage on May 2, 2009, at 3:30 p.m., at the Creekside Chapel, Mansfield, in a private ceremony. Cayla is the daughter of Brad and Suzie Hayes, Center Point; granddaughter of John and Nadine McKinney, Brazil and granddaughter of the late Bill Hayes and Don and Joanne Hayes, Brazil. She is a 2000 graduate of Clay City High School and is employed at WorkOne Express...

Glen and Shirley Liston will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at 7 p.m., at the First Christian Church, Brazil. The Liston's will be renewing their vows, followed by a reception. All friends and family are invited to attend. Casual dress is requested...

Jack and Retha Frank will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on July 3, 2009. They were married on July 3, 1959. Retha is the former Miss Rubeck and is homemaker. Jack is retired from Amax Coal Company. The Frank's have two children, Patti and Scott and Gary Frank...

Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse June 19-23: Clay Superior Court -- Civil Discover Bank Vs. Linda C. Kearschner: Civil Collections Riddell National Bank Vs. Mark A. Torbert, Robin E. Torbert, Capital One Home Loan, LLC and Mortgage Electronic Registration System: Mortgage Foreclosure...

Bernie McGee's vocal talents earned him $500 during the weekend. McGee was the first-place finisher in the American Legion Post 2 Karaoke Idol. By winning the contest, McGee received $500 from American Legion Post 2 Trustee Ray Johnson. Coming in second was Laura Lessman while Abby Brown placed third...

CLOVERDALE -- Surrounding communities are invited to join Indiana Department of Natural Resources employees for demonstrations on timber management at the Lieber State Recreation Area Saturday, from 9 a.m.-noon. Featured speakers will include Forest Products Specialist Jeff Settle, Property Manager of the Owen-Putnam State Forest Bill Gallogly, District Forester for Owen/Monroe counties Ralph Unversaw, Fire Prevention Coordinator Beverly Stout and PLT Coordinator Donna Rogler...

Violet Maxene Mullican, 94, Avon, died Monday, June 22, 2009. She was born March 21, 1915, in Terre Haute, as the daughter of John B. and Tressie McCoy Hammond. She was preceded in death by her parents and both her husbands Kenneth Kuhn and Harvey Mullican...

Officials at the Brazil City Police Department are looking for a pickup truck stolen from a Brazil residence sometime after midnight Monday early Tuesday morning. According to BCPD Sgt. Mark Loudermilk, Linda Smith, 510 N. Meridian St., reported her tan 2000 Chevy S10 truck was missing from her driveway...

KNIGHTSVILLE -- A microwavable potato caused a bit of a scare for a local elderly woman Tuesday morning. Just before 9 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the home of Alice Norris, 9942 Clay Street, Knightsville, for a fire. "She was baking a potato in the microwave," Clay County Emergency Management Director Bryan Husband said. "She cooked it a little too long."...

Clerk of the Circuit Court Vicki Wheeler swore in new Deputy Prosecutor Mark Greenwell Tuesday while Clay County Prosecutor Lee Reberger watched. Greenwell -- who brings 32 years of experience, with 12 years (three terms) as Vermillion County Prosecutor -- told The Brazil Times he was looking forward to working in the child support division and criminal cases in Clay County. ...

Since the Alternative Education Program began in 1997, the faculty and staff at Cumberland Academy, which opened in 2003, continues to make strides in meeting the educational and emotional needs of the students. "Our program is small and we do have a waiting list," Principal Lisa Showalter said...

Residents in the Clay Community School Corporation now have access from their computer to updates on the building renovation project. By logging on to http://www.clay.k12.in.us/corp/cupdate.c..., patrons can view a detailed schedule and timeline, as well as view the updates made at each board meeting. ...