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Paul Franklin Monds
(Obituary ~ 05/29/17)
Paul Franklin Monds, 78, of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, May 25, 2017 at his home. Paul was born October 21, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Olin Leroy and Edna Aurora (Glasemann) Monds. He graduated from Beaumont High School in St. ...
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After mistake in 2012, Sato learns lesson to win Indy 500
(Professional Sports ~ 05/29/17)
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Takuma Sato had victory in sight once before at the Indianapolis 500. When he attempted a last-lap pass, Sato lost control of his car, crashed and Dario Franchitti went on to his third victory in "The Greatest Spectacle In Racing."...
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Knights rain hits down upon Patriots in sectional win
(High School Sports ~ 05/29/17)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Radio stations like to fill holiday air time with a variety of music count downs that the chronical the top hits of the year. In Monday afternoons’ semifinal opener against Owen Valley, the host Knights played their own greatest hits on the way to a 15-5 win over the Patriots...
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Cans and tabs still needed to feed Haitian children
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/29/17)
To the editor: I was called to come pick up several bags of cans because they couldn’t put the lid on the large container. The past commander of the VFW really wants to see some more children fed with our “Rice for Haiti” kids. Past Commander Bob Bigley somewhat apologized that another person there took the tabs for a school kid’s fundraiser and I told him that was all right, they go for a worthy cause, no matter...
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Applications being accepted fair queen, princess pageant
(Local News ~ 05/29/17)
The annual Clay County Fair Queen and Princess Pageant is a little more than a month away, and organizers are asking those interested in participating to apply soon. Princess candidates must between ages 12 and 16 or not have turned age 17 on or before June 1. Queen candidates must be between ages 17 and 20 or not have turned age 21 on or before June 1...
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FINANCIAL FOCUS: Financial Gifts – and Tips – for New Graduates
(Column ~ 05/29/17)
It’s graduation season again. If your child is graduating from high school or college, you have reason to celebrate. But what should you give to your newly minted diploma holder? You might want to consider offering a combination of financial gifts and tips, which, taken together, could set your graduate on a path toward a successful, independent life...
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Historical Society News
(Community News ~ 05/29/17)
The Clay County Historical Society will meet June 5 in the lower level of the museum. The guest speaker will be Andy Lohrman, a local beekeeper and new bee supply store owner. Andy has done extensive research about beekeepers from the 1800’s and has incorporated that knowledge into today’s beekeeping. ...
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Northview High School 2017 Honors Awards
(Community News ~ 05/29/17)
Fifth-Third Bank Perfect Attendance for four years — Tatum Dyar, Jordan McMillin, Emily McWilliams, Nicholas Ross, Nicholas Salinetro (perfect attendance for 13 years), Samantha Thomas (perfect attendance for 13 years) and Cuong Tong. Daughters of the American Revolution — Tatum Dyar...
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Clay County Planner May 30, 2017
(Community News ~ 05/29/17)
Registration for the Brazil Public Library summer story hour begins on Tuesday for children ages 3-5. Parents or guardians must have a valid library card. Story hour is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays starting June 7 through July 12. The library’s summer reading club sign-up begins June 1. Parents or guardians must have a valid Brazil Public Library card. No card is needed for the weekly programs on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., beginning June 7...
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Pierce graduates
(Community News ~ 05/29/17)
The University of Evansville is proud to announce that a local student graduated during UE’s 159th Commencement on Saturday, May 6, at the Ford Center in Evansville. Evan Pierce of Brazil, a History major, received a Bachelor of Arts degree.
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This Week, That Year in Clay County: May 28-June 3, 1945: War winds down
(Community News ~ 05/29/17)
Looking back, it’s apparent the war was winding down in the last week of May, 1945. Tokyo was bombed so extensively, Premiere Suzuki said the city would have to be completely rebuilt and Emperor Hirohito’s palace was completely destroyed, much to the pleasure of Americans at home, according to news wire reports...
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REUNIONS May 30, 2017
(Community News ~ 05/29/17)
The Reelsville 2017 Alumni banquet will be Saturday, June 3, at the Central Elementary gym. Central Elementary is located east of the South Putnam High School at the intersection of U.S. 40 and S.R. 231. Enter the South Putnam campus off of U.S. 40 and follow the signs to Central Elementary. Social hour will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with a meal and business meeting to follow. For reservations, call Marilynn Walden at 765-653-5287...
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CLUB NEWS: The Calico Quilters of Clay City
(Community News ~ 05/29/17)
The Calico Quilters of Clay City met at the REIN Center Library in Clay City on May 16 at 6 p.m. Karen Staub called the meeting to order. Twenty-five members were present. Mary Lou Thompson spoke to the group about the Sunbonnet Sue pattern. They were most popular in the 1940s. ...
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Couple to celebrate 70 years
(Community News ~ 05/29/17)
Mr. and Mrs. John Joseph Mathis Jr., formerly of Brazil and Greencastle, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at a party in Mission, Texas, hosted by their children. Mr. Mathis is the son of the late John J. Mathis Sr., and Nellie R. (Cunningham) Mathis of Harmony. Mrs. Mathis is the daughter of the late Orville M. and Mildred E. (Kirkling) Albright of Knightsville...
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HONOR ROLLS Fourth Grading Period
(Other Record ~ 05/29/17)
Clay City Elementary -First Grade All A’s: Colton Barker, Brody Burkle, Anna Duckwall, Rehgan Henderson, Trace Ludwig, Karson Marks, Grace Pierce, Bentley Souder, Emily Swearingen, Kailyn Tucker, Charli Walters, Quincee Barnhart, Madison Brinkman, Journey Campbell, Jenny Chaney, Shelby Hofmann, Bryar Horton, Sydney Lowdermilk, Baylee Mattox, Logan Orman &Mason Sheese
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HONOR ROLLS Fourth Grading Period
(Community News ~ 05/29/17)
Clay City Elementary - First Grade All A’s: Colton Barker, Brody Burkle, Anna Duckwall, Rehgan Henderson, Trace Ludwig, Karson Marks, Grace Pierce, Bentley Souder, Emily Swearingen, Kailyn Tucker, Charli Walters, Quincee Barnhart, Madison Brinkman, Journey Campbell, Jenny Chaney, Shelby Hofmann, Bryar Horton, Sydney Lowdermilk, Baylee Mattox, Logan Orman &Mason Sheese
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Mild winter means more blood-sucking mosquitoes, ticks
(Local News ~ 05/29/17)
(AP) — Public health officials say the mild weather Indiana residents enjoyed last winter is coming back to bite them by spurring an increase in tick and mosquito populations in parts of the state. The Vanderburgh County Health Department says the southwestern Indiana county is seeing more ticks and mosquitoes this spring than in past years...
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Clay City falls behind early, can't rally against WRV
(High School Sports ~ 05/29/17)
By ANDREW BOWEN For The Brazil Times SWITZ CITY -- White River Valley won its first baseball game of the season Monday morning and it came at the right time. The Wolverines (1-17) beat Clay City 9-4 to win the first semifinal of the White River Valley Sectional. The Eels (6-15) never seriously threatened WRV as the Wolverines took a 7-0 lead after two innings...
- Knights top Mustangs to repeat as sectional champions (High School Sports ~ 05/29/17)
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