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School computer daze?
(Column ~ 07/07/13)
Right after the Fourth of July, people start coming into Computer Center who are thinking about the purchase of a desktop or laptop computer. It's about this time parents' hearts turn to sending or returning their children to school with a new computer (or, more often these days, going back themselves)...
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All is forgiven
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/07/13)
To the Editor: It's pretty hard to "forgive and forget," but that's what God says I must do to gain God's plan for my salvation. Yes, someone took a floral arrangement from my father and mother's stone in Cottage Hill Cemetery. As it was definitely sealed to the stone underneath by three very definite sealing devices, which when taken, left a part of the bottom of the bottom of the container...
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You might like church
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/07/13)
To the Editor: I hope I never lost my comment because my system quit on me. I really wish that people, before they judge the church, they should thank God that the hypocrites are there trying to change their lives and live for Christ. You know that maybe if the same people who judge the church enter it with an open mind and not a judgmental spirit, they may find they will really like the place. Like the old saying goes: "Try it. You might like it."...
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Pointing out the irony
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/07/13)
To the Editor: Isn't it ironic (don't you think?) that the very book undoubtedly used to swear into office the Supreme Court justices obviously wasn't used to inform the majority's recent decision concerning gay marriage? And who would've thought? It figures...
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Please stop littering
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/07/13)
To the Editor: I do not think that people should litter. It makes our town look dirty. Recycling is important. This is the only world we have. We should take care of it. I wish that more people would take time to throw trash away. Our Cub Scout pack helped pick up trash every day during the Fourth of July Festival...
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Harmony woman earns ribbon at show
(State News ~ 07/07/13)
ROCKVILLE -- Some of the best Wabash Valley artists took part in the Associate Art Show recently at the Art Gallery in Rockville. Brazil resident Gail Roach received a blue ribbon for her piece, "Endangered Species: The American Farmer," a charcoal piece...
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2013 Clay County 4-H Fair Schedule
(Local News ~ 07/07/13)
2013 Clay County 4-H Fair Schedule Monday, July 8 10 a.m. -- Bicycle Rodeo, Clay Co. Justice Center 6 p.m. -- Exhibit Hall Set Up, Exhibit Hall Tuesday, July 9 9 a.m. -- Private Fashion Revue & Clothing Judging, Exhibit Hall 6 p.m. -- Cat Show, Exhibit Hall...
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Council accepts repaving bid
(Local News ~ 07/07/13)
CLAY CITY -- The Clay City Town Council accepted a $23,225 bid recently from Dave O'Mara Construction for a repaving project that will add one-and-a-half inches of surface to portions of Cook and Eighth Streets. Additional bids of $26,098 from Wabash Valley Asphalt and $24,250 from Milestone Construction were submitted during the council's monthly meeting...
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Brazil woman arrested, charged with possession
(Local News ~ 07/07/13)
A Brazil woman was arrested Saturday morning and preliminarily charged with Possession of Methamphetamine. According to Brazil Police Department Chief Clint McQueen, officers arrested Tina L. Francis, 34, Brazil, after stopping near Cooper Towers following up on a call of a suspicious vehicle in the area...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 07/07/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Special Meeting The Clay County Commissioners will conduct a special meeting at 10 a.m., Monday, July 8, in the Clay County Commissioner's Courtroom, located in the Clay County Courthouse...
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27th RAIN Ride scheduled for July 13
(State News ~ 07/07/13)
The 27th Ride Across INdiana (RAIN) will take place Saturday, July 13. The event is organized by the Bloomington Bicycle Club. While not a race, RAIN is a one-day, one-way timed cycling event that stretches approximately 160 miles across the state. An expected 1,500 cyclists will gather near the Illinois border at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for a 7 a.m., mass start...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 07/07/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: Dickison-Hull Reunion The Dickison-Hull reunion will start at noon, July 20, at the Forest Park Pavilion. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and table service. Drinks will be furnished...
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2013 Clay County Fairs and Festivals Schedules
(Community News ~ 07/07/13)
2013 Clay County Fairs and Festivals Schedule: June 7-13 -- Clay City Fair at Clay City Park. Fireworks on June 8 and parade on June 12, June 8-9 -- Clay City Pottery Festival at Clay City Park, June 27-July 4 -- Rotary Club of Brazil's annual 4th of July Celebration at Forest Park,...
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LEPC meetings
(Local News ~ 07/07/13)
The Clay County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) will conduct its 2013 quarterly meetings at the following dates and locations: Jackson Township Fire Department, County Roads 600 North and 200 East, Sept. 3, and Posey Fire Department, Staunton, Dec. 3...
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Hoosier Lotto
(Local News ~ 07/07/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 4-4-1 Daily Three-Evening 2-4-2 Daily Four-Midday 7-5-9-4 Daily Four-Evening 6-5-5-0 Cash 5 1-2-6-11-12 Mix and Match 1-6-12-13-20...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 07/07/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 0-9-5 Pick Three-Evening 8-9-6 Pick Four-Midday 0-9-5-6 Pick Four-Evening 4-4-0-5 My 3-Midday 3-1-2 My 3-Evening...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 07/07/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center July 4-7: Resisting Law Enforcement Miller, Roger Cole Leroy, 18 Awaiting Arraignment Miller, Richard Lee, 35 Miller, Roger Cole Leroy, 18 Batchelor, Joshua Patrick, 32...
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Gale (Chubby) Stevens
(Obituary ~ 07/07/13)
Gale (Chubby) Stevens, 66, Brazil, passed away July 5, 2013, at his residence with his family by his side. Chubby was born July 13, 1946, the son of the late Edgar and Marie (Targget) Stevens. He graduated from Van Buren High School. Chubby married Martha Batchelor Aug. 1, 2008...
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Brent Weber
(Obituary ~ 07/07/13)
Brent Weber, 58, Bowling Green, passed away unexpectedly July 5, 2013, at Union Hospital with his family by his side. Brent was born Jan. 17, 1955, the son of the late Bill and Freda Weber. Brent graduated from Clay City High School in 1973. He then furthered his education at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis, and West Virginia State...
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Pirate Day
(Local News ~ 07/07/13)
Pirate Day will take place at the Brazil Public Library Wednesday, July 10, at 1:30 p.m., as part of the library's Summer Reading Program. The free program is open to the public. The Clay County Friends of the Library sponsor the program. For more information, call 448-1981...
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2013 4-H Fair begins Saturday
(Local News ~ 07/07/13)
While some events have come and gone, and others are scheduled for this week, the 2013 Clay County 4-H Fair will officially kick off Saturday, July 13. However, 4-H members should take note that food and sewing projects are due at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds by Tuesday. All other exhibit hall projects are due Thursday, July 11, between 4-7 p.m...
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Burns named 2013 Fair Queen
(Local News ~ 07/07/13)
Madison McDonald named 2013 Princess Clay County officially has a new queen and princess. Baleigh Burns was named the 2013 4-H Fair Queen during the 55th annual Clay County Fair Pageant Saturday night at North Clay Middle School. Baleigh was one of nine competing for the crown...
- 2013 Clay County 4-H Fair Royal Court (Local News ~ 07/07/13)
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