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Diana Kay Grant
(Obituary ~ 05/28/12)
Diana Kay Grant, 58, Brazil, died Friday, May 25, 2012, at Exceptional Living Center, Brazil. She was born May 21, 1954, in Brazil, as the daughter of George and Harriett Wright McIndoo. Following graduation from high school, she worked as a waitress at a local restaurant...
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Dave Darland dominates late in sprint car win at Lincoln Park Speedway
(Professional Sports ~ 05/28/12)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- Steamy temperatures greeted a hearty Memorial Day weekend crowd at Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday night. For Dave Darland, his successful run at Indiana race tracks continued as he got past Jeff Bland Jr. during the early stages of the race and pulled away late to score his fourth feature win at as many Indiana dirt tracks this season. The victory was Darland's seventh top-five finish in 13 Hoosier State races this year...
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Franchitti wins third Indianapolis 500
(Professional Sports ~ 05/28/12)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- It was an hour before the Indianapolis 500, and Dario Franchitti and Tony Kanaan found a quiet corner to prepare for the race. They were interrupted by Parnelli Jones, Bobby Unser and Johnny Rutherford, three of the greatest drivers in IndyCar history...
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Group needs recognized
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/28/12)
To the Editor: I would like to recognize a very special group at Northview High School. They are the "Young Rotarians," under the direction and guidance of Dianna Knox, and assisted by Dr. Miranda Goodale. I was truly blessed and very grateful for their service...
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Missionary pays a visit
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/28/12)
To the Editor: "Rice for Haiti Children" missionary Phyllis Newby, whom Community Missionary Church has supported for many years, has returned once again after five years, telling us of the many updates, events and ongoing happenings in Haiti. She brought along her co-host and escort, Tammy Spurlock, of the missions group "Hands to the Plow," located with offices in Sarasota, Fla...
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Residents should attend meeting
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/28/12)
To the Editor: I attended a "special" meeting concerning a rate increase that is coming to the residents of Staunton. The town board has proposed a 13-20 percent increase in the sewage rates. Thirteen percent is minimum to break even and 20 percent is to have some money in the bank...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 05/28/12)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 0-1-6 Daily Three-Evening 1-0-2 Daily Four-Midday 2-7-7-4 Daily Four-Evening 6-6-7-3 Lucky 5 -Midday 8-14-21-28-29...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 05/28/12)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 9-7-7 Pick Three-Evening 1-1-5 Pick Four-Midday 5-3-2-2 Pick Four-Evening 1-9-3-8 Lucky Day Lotto 8-17-19-23-39...
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Veterans memorial service scheduled
(Local News ~ 05/28/12)
The 85th Calcutta Cemetery Memorial Service for veterans and those who have passed away this past year will be Sunday, June 3, at 2 p.m., at the cemetery, located on North County Road 200 East (Harmony Road), just north of the railroad tracks (approximately four miles north of United States 40)...
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Judith Ann Ferry
(Obituary ~ 05/28/12)
Judith Ann Ferry, 69, Brazil, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Moore Funeral Home was chosen to provide cremation services. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 29, at the First Christian Church of Staunton...
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Obituary Notices
(Obituary ~ 05/28/12)
Freda Mae (Brown) Moon, 75, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012, in her home from cancer, surrounded by her family. An informal memorial service will take place Saturday, June 2, at 2 p.m., at Forest Park Shelter No. 10. A sign with the family name will be located on the shelter. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Indianapolis. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to A.R.N. Cremation Services...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 05/28/12)
Reelsville High School Alumni Reunion The Reelsville High School Alumni Association Banquet will take place Saturday, June 2, in the gymnasium at Reelsville Elementary School. The schedule includes a meet and greet time at 4:30 p.m.; buffet dinner at 6:30; and business meeting to follow dinner...
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Area family asking all for help with the return of item
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/28/12)
To the Editor: During the past 14 years that Rob and I have managed Moore Funeral Home, there have been numerous instances of vandalism and theft. I've never written about them and some have never been reported. However, this time, someone has gone too far...
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Something needs to be done with all of the stray animals
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/28/12)
To the Editor: I am a resident of Brazil, Ind., as of September. But I have been to Brazil a million times in my lifetime. You see, as a kid, we used to camp at Dietz Lake since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. Anyway, I need to get to my point. I came to love this little town so much I decided to move here, plus be closer to my parents...
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Rotary offers thanks for support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/28/12)
To the Editor: The Rotary Club of Brazil would like to thank every business, organization and individual who helped with the second Subway/Rotary Club of Brazil's Healthy Kids 1-mile Fun Run May 19, at Forest Park. The program was for children ages 5-12. Families were encouraged to participate with their children. The eight practices each had a guest speaker to help inform the children about a safe, healthy way to stay fit by walking or running...
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Ways to get people to support board
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/28/12)
To the Editor: How can one get our public, parents and students to support our school board members? Numbers four and five changes would have all sixth-graders better prepared to enter North Clay Middle School full-time. This can encourage more students to apply themselves. It can reduce stress for teachers in our classroom...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 05/28/12)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: City Reminder Officials with the Brazil City Garage recently issued a reminder for all residents that due to the Memorial Day Holiday, scheduled for Monday, May 28, trash pickup will run one day behind for that week...
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Area post office hosting seminar
(Local News ~ 05/28/12)
The Carbon Post Office will host a free seminar, "A Simpler Way to Ship Your Online Items," Thursday, Sept. 22, at Carbon Town Hall, 14678 N. Locust St., Carbon. The seminar will explain the online shopping process and help small businesses ship their items reliably and economically...
- New members (Local News ~ 05/28/12)
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Local students win competition
(Local News ~ 05/28/12)
Two local students recently earned first-place in a flag program. Cheyenne Olsen and Ricky Atkinson from Van Buren Elementary won first-place in the local flag program competition. Olsen also went on to win first-place in the district competition. The American Legion Post 2 offered a flag program last fall to all fourth-grade students at six of the local elementary schools. Each student was given a booklet to study with questions and multiple answers to choose from...
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Report Cards
(Local News ~ 05/28/12)
Reports cards for students at North Clay Middle School will be mailed out by Thursday, May 31. For more information, call 448-1530.
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Quilt Show
(Local News ~ 05/28/12)
The Clay City Calico Quilters will sponsor the 25th quilt show at the Clay City Lion's Club Pottery Festival June 9-10. Show hours are Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, June 10, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The show will be open before other festival activities Friday, June 8, from 6-8:30 p.m...
- Distinguished Alumni! (Local News ~ 05/28/12)
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BCB to open season Sunday
(Local News ~ 05/28/12)
The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, will present "The Archer and His Lady," Sunday, June 3, at 8 p.m., at the Forest Park Band Shell or pavilion if it rains. The "Archer" is "William Tell Overture," by Rossini in a fine transcription, with soloists Shelley Criss and Julie Dugger, owned by the BCB for more than 100 years and will be conducted by Janelle R. ...
- Graduating! (Local News ~ 05/28/12)
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Huber holds Olympic Torch
(Local News ~ 05/28/12)
LONDON, England -- The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay came through Cardiff Wales Friday, May 25. The Wales Olympic Torch celebration took place in Bute Park, which is adjacent to the The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, a school Clay County resident John Huber is currently attending...
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Pitching powers Lakers past Clay City
(High School Sports ~ 05/28/12)
By MATT MCKINNEY Times Staff Reporter JASONVILLE -- On a Memorial Day where most aren't working, the Clay City baseball team had worked to try to secure a sectional title Monday morning at Shakamak. Unfortunately for the Eels, they were beaten by the Lakers in the semifinals, 4-1...
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Decker, Knights top Patriots, advance to sectional championship game
(High School Sports ~ 05/28/12)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PLAINFIELD -- Northview got the second complete game pitching performance from senior TJ Decker during sectional action and the Knights advanced to the championship game of the Plainfield Sectional with a 5-4 victory over Terre Haute North on Monday afternoon...
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Reports on soldier inaccurate
(Local News ~ 05/28/12)
While funeral arrangements are pending, the family of Spc. Arronn Fields wanted the community to know nothing has been set in stone. In fact, contrary to some media reports, Fields' body has not yet arrived in the Wabash Valley. Spc. Fields, 27, Knightsville, died May 21, after sustaining injuries during a rocket grenade attack in Qal-ah-ye Mirza Jal, Afghanistan, while conducting a mounted patrol...
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Knights are crowned 2012 sectional baseball champions
(High School Sports ~ 05/28/12)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PLAINFIELD -- The sweet taste of a sectional baseball title had eluded the Northview Knights for seven years. That is until Monday night when the squad was able to rally past Terre Haute South for a 4-3 victory that gave Northview its first title since 2005...
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