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School trustees poised to redraw electoral boundaries
(Local News ~ 04/10/14)
Clay Community Schools' trustees are tasked with changing their own electoral districts after it was recently discovered the school board's more than decade-old voting boundaries were not in compliance with state law. That law says the district with the largest population cannot exceed the population of the smallest by more than 15 percent. The current layout sits at 19.5 percent deviation...
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Push made for improved courthouse security
(Local News ~ 04/10/14)
County employees were vocal Monday about their concerns regarding security at the Clay County Courthouse. Clay County CASA Director Lea Thomas discussed the issue on behalf of courthouse employees during the meeting of Clay County Commissioners. Employees are requesting the creation of a safety committee to research ways to make the building safer for both its employees and local citizens...
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James L. "Jim" Geier
(Obituary ~ 04/10/14)
James L. "Jim" Geier, 57, also known as Auggie, of rural Brazil, died unexpectedly Tues.-Apr. 8, 2014 at 5:38am at his residence. He was born Apr. 19, 1956 to William L. Geier, and his late mother Connie A. Williams Geier. His marriage was to Tina L. Penn in Burrows, on June 4, 1983, and she survives...
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Annual Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday
(Local News ~ 04/10/14)
French Funeral Home will host its 6th annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. It will take place in the field behind Lawson Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Ave., from 1-3 p.m. Ages 0-4 will hunt at 1 p.m., ages 5-8 at 2 p.m. and ages 9-12 at 3 p.m. In the event of rain, the event will be postponed to April 19...
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Northview opens season with boys and girls track and field victories
(High School Sports ~ 04/10/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview Knights opened the season with a four-way track and field victory in both the boys and girls' meets against visiting Clay City, Owen Valley and South Putnam. Both the Eels and the Knights had multi-event winners to secure their finishes on Thursday evening...
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Extension Educator Smith offers all-terrain vehicle safety tips
(Column ~ 04/10/14)
As the temperatures continue to climb, I find myself wanting to enjoy it by riding an ATV (All-terrain vehicle) around our family farm. All-terrain vehicles are becoming increasingly popular on farms because they can be used to haul livestock feed or to get to fields. ...
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'Bowl of Hope' fundraiser scheduled for Saturday
(Community News ~ 04/10/14)
Northview High School's JAG Career Association will host a fundraiser at the Brazilian Lanes on Saturday, April 12, from 1--4 p.m. The "Bowl of Hope" community service project will cost $20 per person for three games and this also includes shoes. To sponsor a lane is $50; this includes a poster thanking your company for the donation, and an opportunity to promote your company by putting up a display the day of the event. ...
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Genealogical society to host speaker
(Community News ~ 04/10/14)
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 15, the Clay County Genealogical Society will have a special speaker. Geannie Regan from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources will speak on the rules and regulations for cemeteries and burials. The meeting will be at 1 p.m. in the library in Center Point...
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Recording artist Mote to perform Sunday
(Community News ~ 04/10/14)
Gospel and country recording artist Gordon Mote will perform at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, at the Brazil Nazarene Church.The cost is a freewill offering. He is being hosted by Brazil First Nazerene, Bee Ridge Congregational Christian Church, Peniel United Methodist Church, Christ Community Church, Croy's Creek Congregational Christian Church, First Christian Church in Brazil, Center Point United Methodist Church and Harmony United Methodist Church...
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Thomas is a top student at Butler
(Community News ~ 04/10/14)
Joey Thomas from Brazil is among the Top 100 Students at Butler University. Thomas, a chemistry major, expects to graduate in 2015. The Butler Alumni Association sponsors Top 100 Student Recognition to pay tribute to the talent and dedication of outstanding Butler students. The recipients are nominated by students, faculty, and staff members for their outstanding character, scholarship and leadership...
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Clay County native pens book about financing for women
(Local News ~ 04/10/14)
"Women earn an average of 77 percent of the money men make so they have to be smart and find ways to stretch their hard earned dollars," explains author and former Clay County resident Pamela J. Farris, Ph.D. in her new book, "How Women can get Ahead Financially: Managing Money for Venus in a Mars World."...
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