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Club News
(Community News ~ 02/23/12)
Activities are rapidly increasing in our Clay County Extension Program. Clip and save this article so you can plan to attend our activities. You don't need to be a member to attend local meetings or county meetings. Anyone and everyone is always welcome...
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Brazil Buzz
(Column ~ 02/23/12)
The long underwear sure did not get a workout this winter. Fact is, who knows what or which to wear from day-to-day. Today, I chose a light spring jacket. Tomorrow, a raincoat and umbrella might be handy. The winter coat remains close at hand, just in case...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 02/23/12)
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, James Stewart, Sally Walls, John Wells and Angelia Williams...
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Special meeting set
(Local News ~ 02/23/12)
The Carbon Town Council will conduct a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m., at the Carbon Town Hall. Items on the agenda include receiving information and/or taking action on the experimental bio-reactors for the sewage lagoons, grant matters thereon and any other related matters...
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Dispennett to be honored as Eagle Scout Saturday
(Local News ~ 02/23/12)
A ceremony honoring Jacob Dispennett for achieving his Eagle Scout will take place from 3:30-5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Renaissance Reception and Conference Center, 101 W. National Ave., Brazil. There will be refreshments following the ceremony...
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Carbon man sentenced to 16 years
(Local News ~ 02/23/12)
TERRE HAUTE -- On Wednesday, a Carbon man was sentenced to 16 years in prison after pleading guilty to burglary and criminal deviant conduct -- both class B felonies. Vigo County Superior Court 6 Judge Michael Lewis handed down the sentence to Daniel Eugene Winn, 47, stemming from an incident that took place in 2010...
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'Jefferdy' Contest!
(Local News ~ 02/23/12)
Jackson Township Elementary School (JTES) students (above, from left) Kamryn Kikta, Emily Boatman, Austin Beasley, and (below, from left) Emily Paul, Natalia Latham and Kelsey Ruff recently participated in the school's "Jefferdy Contest," and were the six highest scorers. ...
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Nick French earns CFSP
(Local News ~ 02/23/12)
Nick French, CFSP, Brazil, recently qualified the designation of Certified Funeral Services Practitioner (CFSP) by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. A number of professions grant special recognition to members upon completion of specified academic and professional programs and CFSP is funeral service's national individual recognition...
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NewWave has Customer Appreciation Event
(Local News ~ 02/23/12)
NewWave Communications, 603 E. National Ave., Brazil, conducted a Customer Appreciation Event Thursday. The event took place from 4-7 p.m. The business offered customers food, and prizes were given out. Through a hat draw, one lucky customer also received a free laptop...
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Public Record
(Police Logs ~ 02/23/12)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings occurred at the Clay County Justice Center during Feb. 21- Feb. 23: Leaving the Scene of an Accident Edington, Thomas S., 30 Resisting Law Enforcement Emrick, Sarah R., 27 Awaiting Arraignment Sneath, Rita J., 68...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 02/23/12)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Wednesday and Thursday in the Hoosier Lottery: Wednesday Daily Three-Midday 3-9-1 Daily Three-Evening 3-1-9 Daily Four-Midday 2-0-2-1 Daily Four-Evening 3-8-8-7 Lucky 5-Midday 11-12-23-32-36 Lucky 5-Evening...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 02/23/12)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Wednesday and Thursday in the Illinois Lottery: Wednesday Pick Three-Midday 9-1-1 Pick Three-Evening 9-0-0 Pick Four-Midday 2-1-1-6 Pick Four-Evening 6-0-9-1 Little Lotto 19-25-28-34-39 Lotto...
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Library honoring Seuss
(Local News ~ 02/23/12)
Those interested are invited to the Brazil Public Library Thursday, March 1, or Friday, March 2, to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Those attending will make a craft in honor of his birthday. The craft event is free and open to the public. Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday, March 1, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, March 2...
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Silver Sneakers to have dinner
(Local News ~ 02/23/12)
The YMCA Silver Sneakers will conduct a spaghetti dinner at the YMCA of Clay County, 225 E. Kruzan St., Brazil. The event will take place Saturday, Feb. 25, from 4:30-7 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children 12-under. Tickets are available from Silver Sneakers class members, at the YMCA front desk or will be available at the door...
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Florence 'Shug' Paris Cook
(Obituary ~ 02/23/12)
Florence "Shug" Paris Cook, 78, Brazil, passed away on Feb. 22, 2012, at Exceptional Living Center, Brazil. She was born on Jan. 21, 1934, in Owen County, Ind., and was the daughter of the late Ross Myrl and Mary Caroline (Pullen) Paris. She was a retired school bus driver for Clay Community Schools and was a member of the Wesley Chapel Church at Brazil...
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Ruby P. Heck
(Obituary ~ 02/23/12)
Ruby P. Heck, 91, Winamac, Ind., previously of Brazil, died Feb. 22, 2012, at 3 p.m., at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac. She was born Aug. 5, 1920, in Terre Haute, the daughter of Cale and Rachel Stevens Price. She was first married to William (Bud) Pugh, who passed away in 1969. She was then married to Raymond Heck, who passed away in 2002...
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Soup!
(Local News ~ 02/23/12)
North Union United Methodist Church will conduct a Community Soup Supper Saturday, March 10, from 4-7 p.m. Homemade soups and desserts will be available. The event will take place at the church, 6977 W. State Road 42, Brazil, at the Clay-Vigo county line...
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Allender has goal of improving roads and budget
(Local News ~ 02/23/12)
Brazil resident Bryan K. Allender, a Republican, is running for Clay County Commissioner District 1 during the upcoming Primary election. Allender, who's family used to own Tracer Trailer, Brazil, said he thinks the county's main concern is road conditions, which in turn is his main goal if he is elected...
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City officials lift boil order
(Local News ~ 02/23/12)
As of about 3:15 p.m., Thursday, Brazil Water Superintendent Jake Raubach said the boil order on State Road 340 has been lifted. "All the tests were satisfactory," Raubach said, "the boil order is lifted immediately. On Monday, Raubach confirmed a section of the city was under a boil order...
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Arrests linked to illegal hunting activities in area
(Local News ~ 02/23/12)
Two Wabash Valley men were arrested Thursday by Indiana Conservation Officers for multiple alleged violations of wildlife laws. A 12-month investigation conducted by conservation officers allege that James L. Jacob, 37, Brazil, committed one class D felony of unlawful sale or shipment of wild animals, in addition to five class B misdemeanors, and 14 class C misdemeanors, while Ronald Hayne, 62, Terre Haute, allegedly committed eight class C misdemeanors...
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Clay City falls in sectional tune-up at Riverton Parke
(High School Sports ~ 02/23/12)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor MONTEZUMA -- With sectionals looming next week, the Clay City Eels got just the kind of tune-up that they needed on the road against Riverton Parke. Except that is for the final result. The Panthers got 15 points on 6-of-6 shooting from guard Aaron Hill in the fourth quarter to come out on the winning side of a late see-saw battle, 57-54...
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