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Northview's season ends to Braves in final
(High School Sports ~ 10/26/08)
TERRE HAUTE -- A couple of points here or there and simply one or two breaks and Northview's volleyball team could be basking in a sectional championship this week. But those breaks simply didn't come the Knights way over the final couple of games against Terre Haute South...
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Clay City falls to North Central in semifinals
(High School Sports ~ 10/26/08)
SWITZ CITY -- The Clay City Eels' volleyball team ended its season with a four-game loss to North Central in the second semifinal of the White River Valley Class A Sectional Saturday, 25-14, 22-25, 18-25, 6-25. With the loss, the Eels finish the season with an even 13-13 record, while the Thunderbirds went on to fall to Shakamak in the championship match...
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Northview's Strain qualifies for state finals; girls team 10th
(High School Sports ~ 10/26/08)
NASHVILLE -- The Brown County cross country semistate was run in sunny, cool conditions on Saturday afternoon and for Northview's Conor Strain, the weather was perfect for a run into the IHSAA State Finals to be held this weekend. Strain improved his regional time on the same course by a couple of seconds and it was enough for a 14th-place finish and a berth in the biggest stage of Indiana prep cross country...
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Remembering where we came from
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/26/08)
To the Editor: Appalling working conditions working conditions prevailed for coal miners in Indiana before they were liberated by Eugene Debs and John L. Lewis. Directly after graduating from college, my father came to Linton because of the burgeoning coal fields, and was instantly successful...
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Look for other ways for control
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/26/08)
To the Editor: According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, Trap-Neuter-Release results in a statistically insignificant reduction in the feral cat population. The fact is that cat removal does work if the food source is also removed. Cats should not be returned to the environment -- a place they were not meant to be...
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Reader issues public apology
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/26/08)
To the Editor: I would like to make a public apology to someone very important to me. A little over three years ago, by unlikely chance, a recent rehab graduate got involved with a local girl with opposite views to say the least. A "good one" you could say...
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Church thanks area restaurant
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/26/08)
To the Editor: Thanks for the donation. Our church and others send shoeboxes to boys and girls, filled with pencils, erasers, glue, combs, toothpaste, toothbrushes, candy, and toys. Anything that we can fit in the shoeboxes, we send. These shoeboxes go all the way to Nigeria for children that are in need...
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Set gas prices fairly
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/26/08)
To the Editor: All I want to know is why gas in Brazil is still $2.87? I work with people who live in Martinsville (not that far from Brazil) and they told me that gas there is $2.46 a gallon. Come on, 40 cents in less than 50 miles? Now if that is not "gouging" then what is?...
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Legion riders issue thanks for benefit
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/26/08)
To the Editor: On Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, the American Legion Riders of Post 2 (Brazil) sponsored a benefit ride to assist the families and soldiers of the 138th Quartermaster Co. of the Indiana National Guard, who will soon be deployed. The weather was beautiful, which made for an enjoyable ride...
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Elementary thanks all for help
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/26/08)
To the Editor: The Jackson Township Elementary (JTE) Fish Fry that was held on Oct. 3 was a huge success. JTE would like to thank the following businesses and groups for their donations and help with the fish fry: Riddell National Bank, Harris Bank, 5th Third Bank, Jerry's Restaurant, McDonald's, the JT Volunteer Fire Department, the Girl and Boy Scouts, and JTE students, parents, and staff members...
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Christmas assistance available
(Local News ~ 10/26/08)
Applications for the Clay County Christmas Assistance Program are available through the Clay County Department of Child Services, The Brazil Housing Authority, and Hamilton Center, Inc. Parents need to list the number of children they have custody of and the most important needs of the children...
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Public Record 10-27-08
(Police Logs ~ 10/26/08)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings occurred at the Clay County Justice Center during Oct. 24-26. Awaiting Arraignment Winstead, Timothy, 24 James, Ashley, 28 Fowler, Stephen, 43 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Boruff, Denny S., 26 Hillenburg, George P., 33...
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Tips for a safe, fun Halloween
(Local News ~ 10/26/08)
Although candy-tampering cases are rare, officials urge adults to inspect all candy before allowing a child to eat Halloween treats. The Indiana Poison Center (IPC) encourages parents to not rely on X-rays to determine the safety of treats, since that won't rule out contamination and glass...
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Towns issue Trick or Treat times
(Local News ~ 10/26/08)
The witching hours have been officially set for Clay County's ghosts and goblins to take to the streets in a scavenger hunt for those tasty Halloween treats. Officials in the following communities suggest those residents who want to pass out candy to turn on their porch lights on the following dates and times:...
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Area church seeks donations for upgrades to sanctuary
(Local News ~ 10/26/08)
Another building is coming down, but unlike so many others, it will be rebuilt. The members of Mansfield Bible Church are asking for help from the community. "The church was built in 1856," Pastor Josh Barnett told The Brazil Times. "The land was donated by the Johnston's and it says on the deed that only Christian churches can reside on it."...
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Political visits
(Local News ~ 10/26/08)
Former state First Lady Judy O'Bannon, along with former Lt. Gov. Kathy Davis, will be at the Brazil Coffee Company, 533 E. National Ave., Brazil, today campaigning for presidential nominee Barack Obama (D-Ill.). In addition, congressional candidate Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) will speak at the monthly Clay County Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday at noon. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Coffee Cup...
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Democratic Gubernatorial candidate visits Brazil Saturday as part of 10-day state tour
(Local News ~ 10/26/08)
If Jill Long Thompson was feeling the effects of a grueling campaign, she didn't show it Saturday. Long Thompson paid a visit to Brazil Saturday, the second day of her "Road to Change" Tour. The visit was the second time Long Thompson has been to Clay County since she began her campaign running for Governor on the Democratic ticket...
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Northview, Clay City going to state
(Local News ~ 10/26/08)
Even a new format couldn't keep a Clay County high school band out of the state finals. The Northview Marching Knights advanced to the Indiana State School Music Association Class B State Finals Saturday for the 21st straight season. In addition, the Clay City Imperial Regiment will make a return trip to the state finals in Class D...
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Upcoming events, announcements 10-27-08
(Community News ~ 10/26/08)
The following is a list of upcoming events and announcements provided to The Brazil Times: Homemakers Week Those interested are asked to help the Clay County Extension Homemakers celebrate Indiana Homemakers, Tuesday, at 6:30 p.m., at the Clay County Fairgrounds...
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Thanks to the hospital
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/26/08)
To the Editor: My husband John and I moved here in 1986. In a month, I was hospitalized at Clay County Hospital heart ICU. Over the years and since the change to St. Vincent Clay Hospital, we have used the emergency teams. In the latter part of September, my husband John was entered once again...
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