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Even the dogs need help, too
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/03/13)
To the Editor: I am a dog. I, too, live at the Clay County Humane Shelter. I also am one of the lucky ones. I will not be euthanized either. I should have known that sneaky cat would meow first. Well, Bow Wow. I also have clean kennels, good food, soft blankets and people who love and take good care of us...
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Senate Bill is example of 'big government'
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/03/13)
To the Editor: Senate Bill 373 (Holdman) represents big government at its worst. If our state lawmakers pass this bill, it will criminalize whistleblowers who expose factory farms that are polluting our land, air and water, producing foods that are hazardous to our health and violating the rights of workers...
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Big shift inside statehouse
(State News ~ 03/03/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Republican and Democratic legislators stood and applauded in the Indiana House chamber a couple weeks ago after voting unanimously to support a bill that would create a state council to match up available training programs and job opportunities...
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NHS percussion places second
(Local News ~ 03/03/13)
SPENCER -- On Saturday, the Northview High School Indoor Percussion Unit took part in the Owen Valley Invitational, placing second overall in the PSA Division. Avon won the event with a score of 83.20. Northview was second with an 81.65. Coming in third was Danville with a 78.98, followed by Terre Haute South (77.45), Martinsville (75.90), Tri-West (74.30), Perry Meridian (72.90) and South Central (69.80)...
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Shakamak students undergo 'boot camp'
(Local News ~ 03/03/13)
JASONVILLE -- Shakamak Elementary School teachers and staff took a new approach to preparing for ISTEP+ testing with the first ISTEP Boot Camp recently. Elementary school principal Jeff Gambill said 140 students from grades three through six attended the four-day after school "boot camp."...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 03/03/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Post Prom Information The Northview Post Prom Committee is asking junior parents for donations for the 2013 post prom. Those interested in sending donations are asked to mail them to Post Prom Committee, 3150 W. SR 340, Brazil, Ind., 47834...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 03/03/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: Staunton High School Alumni Reunion Alumni of Staunton High School are planning their annual banquet, which will take place May 18, 2013. They will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first graduation of the school...
- Waterman Honored! (State News ~ 03/03/13)
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Computer Central, business join forces for Internet service
(Local News ~ 03/03/13)
ViaSat, one of the nation's largest satellite communications firms, recently announced appointment of Computer Central of Brazil as an authorized agent for Exede high speed Internet service throughout Clay County and the surrounding areas. "As a local computer business serving this community more than 10 years, we're very pleased to be the first retailer in the area to provide very fast Internet to people who have never been able to get speeds like this in the past," Computer Central business manager David Lewis said. ...
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Bucshon receives award
(State News ~ 03/03/13)
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Recently, Congressman Larry Bucshon received the "American Conservative Union Conservative" award. "I am honored that the American Conservative Union recognized my strong conservative record," Bucshon said. "During my time in Congress, I have consistently fought to cut spending, keep taxes low, bring good paying jobs to Hoosiers and reform healthcare...
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Complaint filed regarding scam
(State News ~ 03/03/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Recently, Secretary of State Connie Lawson announced that Attorney General Greg Zoeller filed a complaint in conjunction with a recent corporate filing scam. The complaint, filed against Steven John Fata, Corporate Record Services, the Indiana Labor Law Posting Service and the Mandatory Poster Agency, Inc., alleges violations of the Indiana Deceptive Commercial Solicitation Act, the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act and incurable deceptive business practices...
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Getting in the Native American spirit
(Local News ~ 03/03/13)
Native American band offers music for elderly Exceptional Living Center hosted Native American band "The Family," Saturday as entertainment for its residents. "The Family," is a group of close to one dozen Native Americans who, according to member Frank Trotter, play music for fun...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 03/03/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 5-8-0 Daily Three-Evening 0-7-9 Daily Four-Midday 2-8-9-4 Daily Four-Evening 8-7-6-6 Mix and Match 1-4-27-43-50 Cash 5 2-7-10-15-21...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 03/03/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 9-5-6 Pick Three-Evening 4-2-2 Pick Four-Midday 7-7-8-5 Pick Four-Evening 5-8-0-0 My 3-Midday 7-2-6 My 3-Evening...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 03/03/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center March 1-3: Awaiting Arraignment Sanders, Rick L., 56 Duncan, Shawna Lee, 37 York, Jeremy, 18 Whitsit, Jeffery Lee, 20 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Mattox, Christina R., 28...
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Effort aims to keep families in schools
(State News ~ 03/03/13)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard's administration is leading an effort to replicate the city's most successful schools in a broad push to keep families from leaving for higher-performing suburban districts. The "Neighborhoods of Educational Opportunity" project would create an organization that would issue grants to charter schools and Marion County's 11 traditional districts enabling them to launch new schools modeled on the city's most successful ones, the Indianapolis Business Journal reported.. ...
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David Franklin 'Bud' English
(Obituary ~ 03/03/13)
David Franklin "Bud" English passed away on March 1, 2013. Mr. English was born on May 30, 1942, in Savannah, Ga., to Archie and Iva "Mammy" English who preceded him in death. He was raised on Tybee Island, Ga. In 1959, he left school and joined the navy where he served on the first crew of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise, fueling planes on the flight deck...
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Larry E. Ringo
(Obituary ~ 03/03/13)
Larry E. Ringo, 71, Brazil, passed away March 1, 2013, at Regional Hospital, following a brief illness. Visitation will be at French Funeral Home Tuesday, March 5, 2013, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Services will follow at the funeral home Tuesday, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Steve Moore officiating...
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Margaret Patricia 'Pat' Chenoweth
(Obituary ~ 03/03/13)
Margaret Patricia "Pat" Chenoweth, 78, Clay City, passed away at Exceptional Living Center, Brazil, following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. Services will be at Schoppenhorst Funeral Home, Clay City, Monday, March 4, 2013, at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall, Ind., Monday, at 1:30 p.m...
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Fish Fry Scheduled
(Local News ~ 03/03/13)
Habitat for Humanity of Clay County will host a Jonah Fish Fry and Silent Auction April 13, from 4-7 p.m., at the Brazil National Guard Amory. The community is invited to attend. The adult dinner will include three pieces of fish, two side dishes and bread...
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North Clay Winter Guard earns Gold rating
(Local News ~ 03/03/13)
Northview wins division The Northview High School Winter Color Guard played host to the Indiana High School Color Guard Association Northview Invitational Friday and Saturday. This is the only two-day event sanctioned by the IHSCGA during the season...
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New faces for Clay County parties
(Local News ~ 03/03/13)
There are some new faces in Clay County politics. On Saturday, both the Clay County Democrats and Republicans conducted reorganization meetings. For the Democrats, Clay County re-elected only two officer, as Delores Johnson will remain the party's Vice Chairman and Donna Roscoe will remain the party's Treasurer. Donna Roscoe had just finished the term of Wayne Lucas, who stepped down from his position last year...
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Mayor: Streets are top priority
(Local News ~ 03/03/13)
In January, while speaking to the Clay County Chamber of Commerce, Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham made a bold statement. During the speaking engagement, Wyndham promised to fix city streets. He told those in attendance at the meeting he planned on blacktopping some of the streets...
- Sectional Champions! (Local News ~ 03/03/13)
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