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Kind gesture for Vietnam Veteran
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/23/13)
To the Editor: My stepfather Ralph went to Fast Max last week to get gas for the lawnmower. After putting $20 in the gas can, he walked in to pay. The attendant told him that he was already paid for. Ralph told the attendant that he had not paid yet, and was told that the young man outside in the red pickup had paid for his gas...
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Family thanks community
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/23/13)
To the Editor: On June 22, a walk took place in honor of Traci Miller, with a goal of raising donations and awareness to find a cure for ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). We would like to thank everyone who participated and helped us raise more than $3,000 in those few hours...
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Questioning Senator's reasoning
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/23/13)
To the Editor: "I oppose any proposal that amounts to amnesty or rewards illegal behavior. I will continue to work hard to ensure that American citizenship is reserved for those who play by the rules." That pledge appeared on Joe Donnelly's Senate campaign website, just weeks before the election...
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'Geeks' bearing gifts
(Column ~ 06/23/13)
What's wrong with this picture? In the latest TV shtick, we see a service-geek type at a poor lady's home, telling her it will cost $300 fix her computer. He then proceeds to tell her about yet another version of "free" software that is supposed to fix every problem she will ever have...
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Is correct grammar necessary?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/23/13)
I have went away for a while, getting my master's, but now I am finished with it and have time to get back to writing. While I was away, I done alot of homework and than I remodeled the kitchen. OK. OK. I can't take it anymore. I must stop this disgustingly obvious bad grammar...
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Carter doubles in All-Star split
(High School Sports ~ 06/23/13)
Times Staff Report CARMEL -- The Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association Indiana North/SouthAll-Star took place Saturday afternoon at the Cherry Tree Complex in Carmel. The teams recorded a split on the day with the North winning the opening contest 9-3 and the South rebounding for an 8-1 victory...
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Gold team posts first shutout in WVGCA All-Star game
(High School Sports ~ 06/23/13)
By STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times TERRE HAUTE -- Jim Sullivan's Casey Westfield high school football teams are known more for running than passing. Northview's Jesse Miller and Drake McKee would have liked that attack a little more Saturday night in the ninth annual Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association All-Star Game...
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Preschool screenings
(Local News ~ 06/23/13)
Screenings for children who will be 4-years-old by Aug. 1, 2013, and will enter kindergarten in August 2014, will be offered in June at the Linking Education to Adults, Adolescents and Preschoolers (LEAAP) Center, 501 E. Jackson St., Brazil. To schedule a screening, call 446-2536...
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OCSD identifies body of woman
(State News ~ 06/23/13)
Body had been discovered in White River near Freedom OWEN COUNTY -- Officials with the Owen County Sheriff's Department have positively identified the body of a female, which was found Wednesday, June 19, in the White River near Freedom. The identity of the victim discovered was confirmed to be Jessica Hope Thacker, 27, Bloomington, Ind...
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Brazil man arrested on theft charges
(Local News ~ 06/23/13)
A Brazil man was recently arrested in connection to a burglary of a local landscaping business. According to Clay County Sheriff's Department Det. Sgt. Jamie Switzer, officials with Yankee Rose Landscaping, Lawn and Nurseries reported the theft of several items from its store last week. Some of the items included power tools, commercial hedgers, trimmers, weed eaters and more...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 06/23/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Democrat Meetings The Clay County Democrats will not conduct a meeting in June. Meetings, however, will resume in July, as the club will meet July 16, at the Clay County Senior Citizen's Center, 120 S. Franklin St., Brazil...
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CCRTA game day
(Local News ~ 06/23/13)
The Clay County Retired Teacher's Association's Game Day will take place on the third Monday of each month, from 3-6 p.m. Those coming are asked to bring snacks. The event will take place at 152 N. Washington St., Brazil, north of Moore Funeral Home...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 06/23/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 9-4-8 Daily Three-Evening 3-4-3 Daily Four-Midday 3-7-6-1 Daily Four-Evening 5-2-6-6 Mix and Match 7-26-30-39-41 Cash 5...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 06/23/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 1-5-1 Pick Three-Evening 3-1-6 Pick Four-Midday 4-3-2-1 Pick Four-Evening 9-7-9-0 My 3-Midday 9-4-6 My 3-Evening...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 06/23/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center June 21-23: Awaiting Arraignment York, Jeremy, 18 Atterson, Donald, 51 Atterson, Susan, 49 Wallace, James F., 45 Sowers, Garrett B., 19 Archer, William, 20...
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Trial to get jury from other county
(State News ~ 06/23/13)
BLOOMFIELD, Ind. (AP) -- A jury from another county will be seated for the trial of an Indiana man charged in the Greene County slaying of a 19-year-old whose body was dumped in a lake. Randal Crosley's public defender and a prosecutor agree his case can remain in Greene County in southwestern Indiana, but that a jury should be brought in from a different county, the Greene County Daily World reported...
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P. Darlene Caddell
(Obituary ~ 06/23/13)
P. Darlene Caddell, 54, Harmony, passed away June 22, 2013, at Union Hospital with her family by her side following a battle with cancer. Darlene was born Jan. 22, 1959, the daughter of Ted and Margie (Cook) Morris. She married the love of her life, Clarence "Clyde" Caddell Jr., March 11, 1989...
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Eunice Marie Morgan
(Obituary ~ 06/23/13)
Eunice Marie Morgan, 63, Brazil, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013, at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Brazil, Nov. 1, 1949, to Owen and Mary Muncie. Eunice worked as a supervisor for the Lear Corporation in Greencastle, and was a member of Rosedale Baptist Church...
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Joann (Siegelin) Barrett
(Obituary ~ 06/23/13)
Joann (Siegelin) Barrett, Terre Haute and formerly of Brazil, passed away at Springhill Village, June 19, 2013 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Private graveside services will take place at Clearview Cemetery in Brazil with Pastor Bob Kumpf officiating at a later date...
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Fish Fry!
(Local News ~ 06/23/13)
The annual Center Point Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry will take place Saturday, June 29, at 4:30 p.m. Two serving lines will be set up at the firehouse in Center Point for those attending. Drive through will also be available. A heavyweight horse pull will take place at 8 p.m., and live entertainment will be on hand throughout the evening...
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Trash Reminder
(Local News ~ 06/23/13)
Officials with the Brazil City Garage issued a reminder to residents that the Thursday, July 4, trash route will be picked up Friday, July 5. The remaining schedule for the week will stay the same. For further information, call 448-8501.
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Historical Society to meet
(Local News ~ 06/23/13)
The Clay County Historical Society will meet July 1, at 7 p.m., in the lower level of the museum. The guest speaker will be Fredia Modesitt, who will discuss "More of America's First Ladies." Modesitt will present interesting facts about some of America's First Ladies, including:...
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Share your memories with us
(Local News ~ 06/23/13)
Even though I have lived here for only 16 years -- my wife loves to point this out -- Clay County feels like home. I grew up near Clay County, but honestly, I'm not familiar with the county's history. But I'd love to learn more. This year marks a special reminder to all residents of Clay County. For 125 years, The Brazil Times has existed, providing news to the residents of the county...
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Vigo husband, wife face drug charges
(Local News ~ 06/23/13)
Two Vigo County residents were arrested Saturday in Clay County and preliminarily charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia and Trespass. According to Clay County Sheriff's Department Det. Sgt. Jamie Switzer, while on patrol Saturday evening on a county road near State Road 46, he spotted a familiar vehicle in a familiar location...
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Area camp planning summer, fall events
(Local News ~ 06/23/13)
FBC hoping to bring Shoemaker to free baseball camp The Friendly Benwood Community (FBC) Christian Youth Camp is planning two special events this summer and fall. In addition to its annual summer camp, which attracts many local children and churches, the organization is planning a free baseball camp directed by Brady Shoemaker, a former Northview High School and Indiana State University graduate who was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 2009, said Denisa Timberman, a member of FBC's planning committee.. ...
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