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Harper wins photo finish at Lincoln Park Speedway
(Professional Sports ~ 06/20/10)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- If there ever were any doubts about the entertainment value at Lincoln Park Speedway, they were certainly alleviated on a Saturday night that had a little bit of everything. It took a review of the video as well as the scoring info to declare a sprint car winner as Russ Harper claimed the feature win after Bub Cummings was originally given the victory as both drivers finished within inches of each other...
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Area realty business pleased with turnout for open house
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/20/10)
To the Editor: Sunshine Realty Group, LLC, would like to thank the community, local businesses, business associates, past and present clients who helped us celebrate our Office Open House Saturday, June 5, at 103 E. Jackson St. (west side of former V.F.W. building) in Brazil...
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Grandmother gives thanks for items
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/20/10)
To the Editor: A few weeks ago, the Clay County Courthouse employees put out boxes for us to donate items for our troops. My grandson, Josh Childress, serving on the USS Eisenhower in the Arabian Ocean, was a recipient of two of these boxes. This was Josh's third deployment and as you can see by reading his note, he was appreciative of it all...
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City's decision is correct
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/20/10)
To the Editor: In early June, the Bloomington City Council voted to boycott Arizona because of its new immigration law that targeted anyone who looked "illegal." Until I saw the Bloomington chamber's June 10 gutless response to rescind the city council's call for the boycott of Arizona because of the e-mails from outsiders who said they would boycott Bloomington business, I thought, "How heroic and progressive Bloomington was to go against the red-necked tide of the majority who support Arizona's actions.". ...
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Good people, good neighborhood
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/20/10)
To the Editor: I live on West Logan Street and there are a lot of very nice yards and people who live here also. I myself can't see anything wrong with a pot of beans on an open fire that is contained. The family that does this has a burn permit and have a very well kept yard and the beans are delicious...
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Veterans Committee offers thanks
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/20/10)
To the Editor: We of the Clay County Veterans Group Committee wish to thank one and all who took part in raising funds for a new mini-van for the local VA office that will provide transportation for all service vets to and from VA hospitals and clinics at no charge...
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'Silly' law needs to be reviewed
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/20/10)
To the Editor: On Saturday, June 12, my son put his beagle dog outside on a leash and of course, as most dogs do, she started to bark. Now this was 2 p.m., in the afternoon. The next thing he knows, the police are showing to give him a citation for the dog barking, and when he questioned the officer, he was told that a dog cannot be heard 25 yards, if it is then a citation could be issued, even if the dog is in the house and the dog starts barking and can be heard, he can get a citation...
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Council President gives thanks
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/20/10)
To the Editor: Over the past several weeks, I have had the pleasure of working with a small group of local people putting together an article for the Indiana News 92 magazine. This magazine, which is distributed by the Association of Indiana Counties, goes out to more than 2,800 elected officials, and others, across the state of Indiana...
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JAIL BOOKINGS 6-21-10
(Police Logs ~ 06/20/10)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings occurred at the Clay County Justice Center during June 16-20. Awaiting Arraignment Dickison, Christina, 31 Seeley, Shaun M., 32 Johnson, Sherry L., 43 Brown, Kelli, 51 Cravens, Angel N., 22 Bault, Jonathon D., 20...
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Elizabeth Sue Coltharp
(Obituary ~ 06/20/10)
Elizabeth Sue Coltharp, 72, Brazil, died at 2:10 a.m., Saturday, June 19, 2010, at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Brazil. She was born May 16, 1938, in Brazil, as the daughter of Clifford and Louise Moore LeMay. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John Coltharp, daughter Cathy Walker, sisters Beverly Jean, Marlene and Joe Ann Brown, and brother Malcolm LeMay...
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Cruise-in scheduled
(Local News ~ 06/20/10)
The Clay County Humane Society will sponsor a summer heat Air Fair and Cruise-In from 3-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18. The event will take place at the field across from the Brazil National Guard Armory. Food, games, live music, hot air balloon rides, classic cars, trucks and tractors will be on-site...
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County drug use history extensive
(Local News ~ 06/20/10)
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the third, and final, part in series of stories regarding the drug culture in Clay County. The history of illegal "drug use" in Clay County is a long one, but officials believe the worst in the war on drugs has yet to come...
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Entertainment acts fill Fourth of July festivities
(Local News ~ 06/20/10)
Midway rides open 2 p.m., Saturday Although the 75th Brazil Rotary Club 4th of July Celebration officially began Sunday with SIRA Go-Kart races at Forest Park, festivities continue beginning Saturday. The event will take place through July 4, with the annual gala fireworks show with musical accompaniment from WSDM The Crock 92.7-FM, scheduled for 10 p.m., one hour before the drawing of the annual $10,000 grand prize...
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Million mile man
(Local News ~ 06/20/10)
Former resident, ISP trooper reminisces about hometown, career A 1955 Brazil High School graduate has acquired more than a million miles under his safety belt during his lengthy law enforcement career. And he doesn't mind adding a few more miles to that total to come back and visit his beloved hometown...
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