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Reader gives thanks to Marine
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/28/10)
To the Editor: (Wednesday) as the body of Cpl. Gregory Stultz was escorted home on United States 40, I pulled to the side of the road, stood outside my car with my hand over my heart and said a private "thank you" to a young man I will never know. To his family, I want to say I know what you are feeling as another war, long ago, took someone I cared about deeply and (Wednesday), I felt again the loss of a fallen hero...
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Offering condolences to Stultz family
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/28/10)
To the Editor: I would just like the Stultz Family to know how much their son means to everyone. Stultz Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of love sent your way. Our son Kurt T. Doughty wrote this before he went to boot camp with the Marines. I hope it touches you and many more the way it has touched us...
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Visit and donate to area shelter
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/28/10)
To the Editor: This past week, I have had the opportunity to be at our local Humane Shelter. If you have never been there, you should make the trip at least once. Right now, I know the weather is not good, but it is still worth the trip. It is mind-boggling that there are so many animals that people just discard like trash...
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One pop can can save a life
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/28/10)
To the Editor: I was telling a man about what 25 cans would do for just one child in our "Rice for Haiti" project. That it would fee one child for a day. Incredible as it may seem, these kids thrive on rice and red beans as their daily diet. These children are in mountain orphanages or camps, as you might know it...
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Gas station to conduct MDA Day
(Local News ~ 02/28/10)
BP Illico, located at State Road 59 and Interstate-70, Brazil, will conduct its second MDA Day, Saturday, March 5, with the hope of raising money to send children with muscular dystrophy to summer camp. The event, which is scheduled to run from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., at the station, will feature a silent auction, raffling off various prizes such as grills and athletic memorabilia, including a Miller Lite Racing Hood and football helmets...
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Computer classes set
(Local News ~ 02/28/10)
Ivy Tech Continuing Education Computing Fundamentals classes began this week and will continue every Monday through March 22, at the LEAAP Center, 501 E. Jackson St., Brazil. The five-week course's primary objective is to teach first-time computer users about the basics of computing, to present the basic operations of Microsoft Windows XP and to learn about e-mail and surfing the Internet. No experience in using a previous version of Windows is required...
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County offers fitting tribute
(Column ~ 02/28/10)
Sometimes, it takes a violent shock to jolt one back on the track of life. In my case, this past week was that violent shock. Although I didn't know Marine Cpl. Gregory Scott Stultz, I wish I had. He seemed like a wonderful man. The type of man I would want my children (if I had any) to look up too...
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Sinfonietta Pops Orchestra to perform Sunday
(State News ~ 02/28/10)
TERRE HAUTE -- The Terre Haute Sinfonietta Pops Orchestra will conduct "Where The Black Hawk Soars," at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 7, in the Hippodrome Theatre at the Scottish Rite Building, 8th and Ohio streets, Terre Haute. The first 100 persons arriving will receive a free copy of this year's "Big Read," book, "My Antonia."...
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Homeward Bound Walk set
(State News ~ 02/28/10)
TERRE HAUTE -- On April 18, Wabash Valley Social Service Agencies will participate in the 2nd annual Homeward Bound Walk at Dede Plaza, on the Indiana State University Campus in Terre Haute. The popular event is expected to draw over 200 walkers. Proceeds from the event will be used to provide housing and supportive services for the Wabash Valley homeless...
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Gardener's Gathering scheduled
(State News ~ 02/28/10)
The 2010 Wabash Valley Master Gardener's Association scheduled its spring seminar, Gardener's Gathering, for 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 13. The event will take place at the Operating Engineers Hall, 6801 S. United States 41, Terre Haute. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m., for registration and continental breakfast. Lunch is included in registration fee plus door prizes will be given throughout the day. The seminar is open to the public...
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Rising Star award nominations sought
(State News ~ 02/28/10)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Hoosier Rising Star award. Any Indiana student enrolled in grades kindergarten-12 during the 2009-10 school year is eligible for the award. A completed nomination form is required...
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Donation!
(Local News ~ 02/28/10)
During the Wednesday, Feb. 24, Brazil Rotary lunch meeting, Dr. Miranda Goodale, President-elect of the club, gave a $500 check to Kathy White, Treasurer of the Clay Community Parks Association, to purchase a new commemorative resin park bench for use at the Forest Park Band Shell. ...
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Primary election field set
(Local News ~ 02/28/10)
The candidate list for the 2010 Primary Election is set. The deadline to withdraw declarations of candidacy came and passed at noon, Feb. 22, without any movement on the county level, but the same could not be said on the state and federal levels. As anticipated with his announcement Friday, Feb. ...
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Man arrested for probation violation
(Local News ~ 02/28/10)
GREENCASTLE -- A Brazil man is being held at the Putnam County Jail after allegedly violating his probation. Keith A. Shepherd, 33, who was on probation for a November conviction for misdemeanor battery, has now been charged with class D felony sexual battery and class A misdemeanor public indecency in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred Feb. 22, at the Putnam County Public Library...
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Local woman wins $100,000
(Local News ~ 02/28/10)
An enticing green lottery ticket led to a heap of green for a Brazil resident recently. On Feb. 23, April Corrie stepped into Sunoco Service Station, 939 E. National Ave., Brazil, before heading to work. Corrie, who alleges she only plays the lottery once a month, purchase a ticket, a Big Money Double Play to be exact, because its green color managed to grab her attention...
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Share the survival story with The Times
(Local News ~ 02/28/10)
Why participate in the American Cancer Society's 2010 Clay County Relay For Life event? Know someone who is currently fighting cancer, maybe someone who has lost his or her fight against cancer or someone who is a cancer survivor? Answering yes to one or all of the above, then you already have the answer...
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Building Trades students honored
(Local News ~ 02/28/10)
Students in the Clay Community School Corporation Buildings and Trades recently received jackets recognizing completion of their first year in the program. The students who participate in the class take time out to construct a home. This year, the home is being built in the first cul-de-sac on Bill Brown Court, located in Clay View Estates, the exclusive subdivision for the Clay Building Trades program...
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Junior Leaders
(Local News ~ 02/28/10)
Area students attend leadership conference Earlier this month, two Clay Community School Corporation students took advantage of an opportunity to further their leadership skills. Northview High School freshman Drake McKee, 15, and North Clay Middle School eighth-grader Rebecca Rudisell, 13, attended the National Young Leaders State Conference in Indianapolis, Feb. 4-7, which took place at the Sheraton Hotel...
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