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Knights place third in wrestling sectional; seven move on to regional
(High School Sports ~ 01/29/12)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview wrestling team has come a long way this season, starting the year with one of the youngest teams in the area. On Saturday, the Knights continued their postseason run by advancing seven wrestlers to this weekend's Bloomington South Regional. The Knights also claimed a pair of championships as Aaron See (220 lbs.) and Justin Sampson (285 lbs.) wrapped up the day on top of the podium for Northview...
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Eels bounce back to tame Wolverines
(High School Sports ~ 01/29/12)
BY STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times CLAY CITY -- The Clay City Eels took care of the basketball and hit free throws in the fourth quarter Saturday night to win their homecoming game 40-33 over the visiting White River Valley Wolverines. With homecoming queen Brielle Drelick watching from the stage, the Eels hit 12-of-19 free throws in the fourth quarter, including 6-11 in the final 1:11 of the game, to improve their record to 10-6 overall and 3-2 in the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference.. ...
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Leslie Vernon McKeehan
(Obituary ~ 01/29/12)
Leslie Vernon McKeehan, 58, Brazil, passed away Jan. 25, 2012, at Union Hospital, following a brief illness. Leslie was born June 7, 1953, in Rockport, Ind., the son of Leslie Virgil and Lillian Ethel (Milam) McKeehan. Leslie worked as a construction worker and truck driver for many years. Most recently, he had worked at the Jiffy MiniMart in Terre Haute...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 01/29/12)
Brazil Class of 1972 The Brazil Class of 1972 is seeking addresses for the following classmates: Elizabeth Allen, Rose Burnstead, Mary Beth Goodhart, David Burke, Patricia Guinn, Cheri Coffin, Linda Love, Randy Love, Mary McAuliffe, Jennifer Milburn, Thomas Snell, James Stewart, Sally Walls, John Wells and Angelia Williams. For more information, call 812-239-7932...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 01/29/12)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: No Longer In Service Officials with the Wesley Chapel Food Pantry recently announced they will no longer conduct monthly food pantry events. For further information, call 448-8666...
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Family thanks all for care
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/29/12)
To the Editor: We would like to thank the staff at Cloverleaf Healthcare for their excellent care and love shown to Argyll Burns and family during his extended illness. Not only was his physical care exemplary, but numerous members of the staff went above and beyond the call of duty to provide comfort and support...
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Basketball squad and pink
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/29/12)
To the Editor: During the 2011-12 basketball season, the Clay City High School girls' team has been wearing pink basketball shoes. They chose the pink shoes to show their support for the fight against breast cancer. The team also asked the community to further support the cause by making sponsorship donations during the home basketball games, with all donations benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation Wabash Valley Affiliate...
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The case of the missing tree
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/29/12)
To the Editor: When our son, Tim, died, his employees at Pell's Photography Studio purchased and planted an ornamental tree in his memory. They planted the tree in front of the photography studio, which is across from our home on United States 40 E...
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Was school board vote valid?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/29/12)
To the Editor: When North Clay Middle School was being planned, I was a school board member. At the planning stage of North Clay Middle School, I asked the superintendent how placing our sixth-graders into this middle school would improve the education they were getting in our elementary schools?...
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Congress and a 225th birthday
(Column ~ 01/29/12)
There's a major political event approaching this fall, and though I have no doubt it will be overshadowed by the elections, I hope you'll carve out some time for it anyway. On Sept. 17, we'll observe the 225th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution...
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New guidelines don't go far enough
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/29/12)
To the Editor: School lunches may soon look different -- but not different enough to stem the tide of childhood obesity. The United States Department of Agriculture just issued new guidelines for school lunches, but as a dietitian, I think it's unfortunate that burgers, pizza and other unhealthy foods will likely still be front and center...
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Thankful for the lack of political interest
(Column ~ 01/29/12)
For the moment, I'm thankful James David isn't interested in politics. I'm thankful he's only 15-months-old and is more incline to jump on the floor, pick up a toy car and start playing. It seems like every other night, there is a debate on television. As if conducting 50-plus debates will help anyone learn anymore about the current Republican candidates for the presidency...
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Political stakes high as White goes on trial
(State News ~ 01/29/12)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Charlie White might not have been aware he could be breaking election law when he registered to vote at his ex-wife's address in Indiana's May 2010 Republican primary. But whether he acted deliberately or out of ignorance, experts say the action undermines the credibility of the state's top elections office...
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State battles legislative creep
(State News ~ 01/29/12)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Gov. Mitch Daniels may be fighting the rising cost of a college education via "credit creep," but he's relying on Indiana's "legislative creep" to get the job done. More than 40 years ago, lawmakers gathered at the Statehouse just once every two years. But in 1970, they amended the state constitution to begin meeting annually, adding a "short session" during even-numbered years to deal with "emergency" legislation...
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George W. 'Big G' Carter
(Obituary ~ 01/29/12)
George W. "Big G" Carter, 74, Brazil, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 28, 2012. George was born in Indianapolis, March 23, 1937, the son of George W. Carter Sr. and Dorothy (Weissmuller) Carter. He served his country in the Indiana Army National Guard...
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Daryl Victor Freeman
(Obituary ~ 01/29/12)
Daryl Victor Freeman, 86, Brazil, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at Hickory Creek at Sunset, Greencastle. He was born July 8, 1925, in Fonda, Iowa, as the son of Robert and Zella Rice Freeman. During World War II, he served in the United States Coast Guard...
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Craft Time!
(Local News ~ 01/29/12)
All are invited to the Brazil Public Library Thursday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m., to make a spring luminary. Cost is $3. Those interested must pre-register and prepay. For more information, call 448-1981.
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Crowned!
(Local News ~ 01/29/12)
Senior Brielle Drelick was selected the 2012 Clay City High School Homecoming Queen Saturday as the CCHS boys' basketball team faced White River Valley at home. Drelick's escort was senior Ben Denker.
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NHS, NCMS perform well in first contest
(Local News ~ 01/29/12)
SPENCER -- On Saturday, the Northview High School Winter Guard competed in its first contest of the 2012 season at Owen Valley High School. As the only school in World Class, Northview finished with a score of 68.20. North Clay Middle School also competed in the contest. Taking part in Cadet Class, North Clay earned a Gold rating, while Martinsville East earned Silver...
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Heaton enjoying new position with ISA
(Local News ~ 01/29/12)
At the beginning of the year, Clay County Sheriff Mike Heaton became the second Clay County Sheriff to serve as president of the Indiana Sheriff's Association (ISA). Elections for the ISA officers take place every year during the summer conference. All 92 sheriffs in the state are eligible to run for offices...
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Some races getting crowded
(Local News ~ 01/29/12)
Several Clay County residents continue to toss their hat in the political ring. As the 2012 Indiana Primary draws closer, a handful of area and state races have become quite interesting. Four local residents, all Democrats, have filed candidacy for the At-Large positions on the Clay County Council. They include Chip Hoskins, Dolores Johnson, Bill Lovett and Mike McCullough. There are three At-Large seats up for election in the primary...
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