Stories from Tuesday, July 21, 2009

BY CLAY CUNNINGHAM Times Staff Reporter A Northview High School track standout recently showed off his gifts on an international stage with great success. Joel Whittington, who will be a junior at Northview in the approaching school year, was one of hundreds of international competitors chosen to represent the U.S. in the Down Under Sports Track & Field International Games. The event was conducted July 3-5, in Brisbane, Australia...

TORONTO (AP) -- The Toronto Raptors have officially introduced Jarrett Jack after signing him to a $20 million deal over four years. The Raptors signed the restricted free agent to an offer sheet on July 13, giving the Indiana Pacers a week to match the offer. They opted not to, clearing the way for Jack to land in Toronto Tuesday as general manager Bryan Colangelo remakes the Raptors' roster...

By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press Writer RENO, Nev. (AP) -- A woman has filed a lawsuit accusing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of raping her last summer in his penthouse hotel room at a casino in Lake Tahoe during a celebrity golf tournament...

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS -- Mike Krzyzewski coached the Americans back to the top and he's sticking around to help them stay there. USA Basketball announced Tuesday that Krzyzewski will return to lead the United States in next summer's world championships and when it defends its gold medal in the 2012 Olympics...

The Tri-County Home EcClub met at the home of Linda Allen on June 23, 2009 at 6 p.m. President Claralou Thompson called the meeting to order with Jeanne Steruwald reading devotions and Ellen Thomas led our Flag salute and Homemaker's creed. Jean Rowings blessed the food...

Local artist Carolyn Phillips, a silver jeweler and Steven Phillips, metalwork and sculpture artist are among the juried artists participating in this year's 51st annual Chesterton Art Fair, Aug.1-2. The prestigious fair is held in Hawthorne Park, Porter (north of Chesterton). More than 95 artists from 15 states will exhibit their work throughout the tree-shaded park...

Ryan Dailey, Brazil was named to the Dean's List at Logan College of Chiropractic at the end of the college's spring trimester. George T. White, Ed.D., academic dean at Logan, announced the names of students to the college's most recent Dean's List. To qualify, a student must achieve at least a 3.5 GPA for the trimester...

Blake and Nancy Pell, Bloomington are proud to announce the birth of their son, Isaac James Pell. Isaac was born Friday July 17, at 4:03 a.m., at the Bloomington Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 21.5 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Milos and Jeane Novotny, Bloomington...

Nikita Hayes, 2009 Clay City Jr.-Sr. High School graduate, was presented with a Brazil Rotary Club scholarship check for $1,000. by 2008-2009 Rotary President Rob Dispennett on July 15 during the weekly lunch meeting at Busy Corner Cafe. Hayes is attending Ivy Tech State College for its Paramedic Science and Registered Nursing programs and then plans to transfer to Indiana State University to complete her Bachelor's Degree...

Dustin and Whitney True, Center Point, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Makayla Lynn True. Makayla was born on June 14, 2009 at 8:11 p.m., at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are David and Robbie Sutherlin, Brazil...

Jennifer Lou Calandrilla and Charles Raymond Chumley Jr. are proud to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage on Aug. 22, 2009 at 1 p.m., at the Zorah Shrine Country Club, Terre Haute. Jennifer is the daughter of Jerry and Cindy Calandrilla, Brazil. ...

Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings occurred at the Clay County Justice Center during July 17-21. Awaiting Arraignment Sparks, Robert L., 24 West, Christopher D., 34 James, William J., 34 Neese, Terri, 28 Driving while suspended, prior...

Editor's Note: The following is an update regarding a group of missionaries from the First Christian Church who are currently on a trip in Honduras. Brazil Times' associate Carrie Somheil is traveling with the missionary group. HONDURAS -- The group arrived safely and got settled with no problems...

The Clay County 4-H Council will present "Metal Mania Demolition Derby" at the conclusion of the fair this year. The event will take place Saturday at the fairgrounds. Car check-in begins at 2 p.m. and the derby will begin at 7 p.m. First place will win $1,250 while second place will be awarded $750. Third place in the event will receive $250...

Indiana State Police Commercial Motor Vehicle Officers Roger Wheasler (below bus) and Ron Anglin inspect bus No. 54 at the Clay Community School Corporation Bus Barn Tuesday. The officers will inspect the corporation's 75 buses during the next two days. ...

For several years, when the name Miller was mentioned at the Clay County 4-H Fair, it has been synonymous with swine showing. Kaylee Miller, for example, has won Grand Champion Barrow a handful of times in recent memory. But in her 10 years of 4-H, Kaylee has shown much more than just swine...