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Windows 8: Hate or wait
(Column ~ 08/18/13)
A recently published report states that because of falling market share Microsoft is "touching up" Windows 8 to address gripes and a diminishing market share. The report includes: "With the makeover (from Windows 7) released last October, Microsoft hoped to play a more prominent role in the growing mobile device market while still maintaining its dominance in PC's...
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Habitat for Humanity grateful
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/18/13)
To the Editor: Habitat for Humanity of Clay County has been blessed with more wonderful donations. All proceeds from the Kroger Cruise-In, organized by Jonathan Herbert on July 20, will benefit our organization. Area merchants were generous with their donations for door prizes...
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CCS expresses appreciation
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/18/13)
To the Editor: On behalf of the students and teachers of Clay Community Schools, I would like to thank the community for participating in the United Way's "Stuff the Bus," school supplies drive, which took place at the Brazil Walmart this month. Thoughtful patrons did indeed "stuff" hundreds of dollars of classroom instructional materials, including notebooks, crayons, glue, pencils and tissue into a bus provided by and supervised by the Clay Community Transportation Department...
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Be careful on the roads
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/18/13)
To the Editor: Due to recent events taking place (Aug. 14), involving a school bus, I wanted to remind everyone that the new school year has begun, and we need to watch out for the children standing out waiting for the buses to pick them up (or even when they get dropped off)...
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Angels among us
(Column ~ 08/18/13)
First, let me say that I have a certain fondness for nostalgia and sentiment. This past week I read an article about a 19-year-old Katie Lentz, who had been in a car accident on her way to Jefferson City, Mo. The car, completely destroyed, was upturned making it impossible to extricate Katie...
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School Board to have special meeting
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
The Clay Community Schools Board of Trustees will meet in special session Thursday, Aug. 22, at 6:30 p.m., in the board room of Central Administrative Office, 1013 S. Forest Ave., Brazil. The board will review the 2014 corporation budget, capital projects plan, school bus replacement plan and levy Neutrality...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 08/18/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: Chamberlain Family Reunion The Chamberlain reunion will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, at 12:30 p.m. The reunion will take place at the Old Chamberlain home place, 10857 N. Murphy Rd., Brazil...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/18/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Trash Notice Due to Labor Day, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 2, the Brazil City Garage will run one day behind for trash pickup that week. For further information, call 448-8501...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 08/18/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center Aug. 16-18: Serving County Sentence Quilliam, Kelsie, 19 Weekender Nicholls, Brian W., 43 Ornduff, Eric P., 34 Overshiner, Joseph R., 34 Sheets, Todd, 57...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 08/18/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 2-7-9 Pick Three-Evening 5-7-3 Pick Four-Midday 7-9-5-5 Pick Four-Evening 3-6-0-0 My 3-Midday 5-6-6 My 3-Evening...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 08/18/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 3-3-3 Daily Three-Evening 4-3-1 Daily Four-Midday 6-3-8-9 Daily Four-Evening 4-9-9-1 Cash 5 6-14-31-34-36 Mix and Match 8-10-19-35-47...
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Norman L. Murphy
(Obituary ~ 08/18/13)
Norman L. Murphy, 78, Goshen, Ind., formerly of Nappanee, died peacefully at his home in Waterford Crossing, Friday evening Aug. 16, 2013. He had been ill since October of last year. He was born March 19, 1935, in Riley, Ind., to Arthur and Esther (Clark) Murphy...
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Nancy Jane (Modesitt) Auen
(Obituary ~ 08/18/13)
Nancy Jane (Modesitt) Auen, 65, Greencastle, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. Nancy was born in Brazil Aug. 18, 1947, to Ray and Nancy Pauline (Adams) Modesitt. She attended Brazil Senior High School. Nancy worked at the Pillsbury Company in Seelyville and was previously the owner of Coatesville Food Center...
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Edward L. Knox
(Obituary ~ 08/18/13)
Edward L. Knox, 88, Clay County, passed away at Royal Oaks Health Care, in Terre Haute, Aug. 16, 2013, following an extended illness. Ed was born Jan. 25, 1925, in Clay County the son of Walter D. and Mary Gertrude (Dierdorf) Knox. He attended Brazil High School. ...
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Boy Scout reminder
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
Cub Scout Pack 101 is having its recruitment night Monday, Aug 26, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at First Christian Church, 1875 W. U.S. 40, Brazil. All boys in grades first through fifth are invited to come if interested in joining the pack. The pack also meets regularly on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m...
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Attention All Football Parents!
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
Would you like to wish your footballer good luck for the upcoming 2013 season? The Brazil Times will be publishing a football preview Aug. 22, 2013, for the Northview High School squad. Parents interested in wishing their favorite player good luck for the year are encouraged to advertise in the special section...
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Bean Dinner Scheduled
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
The annual Fontanet Bean Dinner will take place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24, at the Bean Dinner Grounds (Holloway Grove). The Fontanet Action Community Team is sponsoring the event. In addition to the beans, the team will also serve cornbread and sandwiches...
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Heroes Breakfast
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
All first responders in Clay County are invited to the annual Pappy's Barbecue Heroes Breakfast, set for Sept. 14, from 8-11 a.m., at the restaurant, 111 E. National Ave., Brazil.
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BCB set for finale
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, will present, "Among Our Favorites Grand Finale 2013," Sunday, Aug. 25, at Forest Park. The concert will be performed at the special time of 7:30 p.m., with an intermission. Among the favorites from Broadway and Hollywood are "The Wizard of Oz," by Barnes, "The King and I," arranged by Bennett, and Lang's setting of "The Music Man."...
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Council hears bill complaint
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
STAUNTON -- One local resident recently told the Staunton Town Council several customers with the Staunton Water Department might band together to sign a petition regarding recent complaints. During the Staunton Town Council's August meeting, the resident approached the board regarding the complaints, specifically...
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'Emerging Leader'
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
Bennett tapped to join new group A local resident has been selected to be part of the Indiana Democratic Party's 2013 Emerging Leaders class. Jill Bennett, Brazil, was announced as one of 40 individuals who will take part in this year's program. "I was pretty excited about it," Bennett said. "It is a pretty distinguished thing to be a part of."...
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Crews battle another water leak
(Local News ~ 08/18/13)
Officials with the Brazil Water Department managed to re-open the intersection at United States 40 and State Road 59 by 2:20 a.m., Sunday. According to Brazil City Water Superintendent Jake Raubuch, city crews located a leak on a 4-inch line running through the intersection at 7:30 p.m., Saturday evening...
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Knights play well in soccer jamboree
(High School Sports ~ 08/18/13)
Times Staff Report TERRE HAUTE -- Northview's soccer teams got their season underway along with the Vigo County squads during Saturday's jamboree held at Terre Haute South. While it's not always easy to take concrete opinions away from the action, the Knights saw positive results under the guidance of new coaches for the girls and boys' teams...
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Boespflug captures LPS sprint feature
(Professional Sports ~ 08/18/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- There was plenty of action at Lincoln Park Speedway Saturday night on both four and two wheels. A large crowd was on hand to witness a great night of racing as the Little Feet Bicycle Challenge was on tap with a record group of nearly 100 youngsters pedaling their way to the checkered flags for the chance at a payday that included brand new bikes as well as cash prizes. ...
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