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The good and bad of backpacking
(Column ~ 10/06/13)
Last weekend, my wife and I backpacked for three days in the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Mystical and majestic, the mountains seem to sing me a siren's song. I have said it before, but I'll say it again: It is just wondrous to me what God can do. Backpacking requires that I pack everything I could possibly need into a pack and carry it for an entire journey. It isn't an easy job...
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Hardman family grateful for support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/06/13)
To the Editor: Macie Hardman is a 7-year-old and a second-grader at Jackson Township Elementary School. In January 2012, during her kindergarten year, she was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Over Christmas break, her mother noticed her drinking more and having to use the bathroom more than normal...
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To kill a laptop
(Column ~ 10/06/13)
In the last two or three years, there has been a definite trend toward laptops coming in for service at Computer Central in Brazil. However, apparently a lot of folks have had the urge to kill them before we see it. At least that's how it looks as we assess damages done...
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A not very neighborly situation
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/06/13)
To the Editor: On Friday evening, around 8:30 p.m., someone knocked on my front door. Upon answering it, I discovered a lady police officer with another officer standing out by the road. Apparently, my car alarm was going off and I did not realize it...
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A Bill of Rights Day?
(Local News ~ 10/06/13)
To the Editor: Our Constitution and our Bill of Rights that our founders left us are largely being forgotten. The concept where the citizen is king. Ordinary people would decide their fate and destiny and not be at the government whims. Instead, we have a growing dependency of the population, and the astounding growth of government passing thousands of new laws each year stripping away our rights...
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Support group issues thanks
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/06/13)
To the Editor: The Clay County Parent Bereavement Support Group would like to send a huge thank you to our community for the overwhelming response to our first golf tournament. Thank you to those who played in the tournament, donated money, time, food, support and raffle items...
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Welievers offered thanks
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/06/13)
To the Editor: Congratulations Chuck and Roberta Weliever. Thank you so much for your tireless efforts and significant personal investment on behalf of the young people of Clay County! The skatepark looks fantastic and the opening ceremony and activities on Saturday, Sept. 21, were outstanding...
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Talking about death, grieving
(Column ~ 10/06/13)
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." -- Psalm 23:4. Death is the ultimate profanity in today's world. We don't like to think about it, much less talk about it...
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Fundraiser at Forest Park a success
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/06/13)
To the Editor: On Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, we had our second fundraiser for the Forest Park Golf Course. I want to take this opportunity to thank the golfing community for their participation and generous support of the second annual fundraiser for the Forest Park Golf Course...
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Chamber of Commerce issues thanks
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/06/13)
To the Editor: The Clay County Chamber of Commerce had its annual Golf Scramble on Sept. 20, 2013, at Forest Park Golf Course. There were 45 hole sponsors and 20 teams that participated in the rain at the vent. Thanks to our many sponsors and volunteers who helped make our annual golf scramble a success...
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Would like mother's pedestal returned
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/06/13)
To the Editor: Why take something that doesn't belong to you? On Tuesday morning, Sept. 24, when I looked out our front window to see my mother's pedestal with dark blue globe, they were both gone. I had them tied down to concrete blocks so they wouldn't blow over...
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K-Day queen grateful
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/06/13)
To the Editor: I, Cayleigh Shrader, would like to thank Jeff Nees from The Freeze, Ryan Ross Dentistry, Troy from Page's, A's Pampered Place, Jeff's Economy Auto Service and friends for their generous donations to the Kiwanis Club. All of their donations are going to a really great cause and are very much appreciated!...
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Area 7 Agency to conduct Medicare counseling
(State News ~ 10/06/13)
Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled will be at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, 1206 E. National Ave., Brazil, to provide Medicare options counseling on the following dates: Friday, Oct. 25, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and Friday, Nov. 15, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m...
- Building Update (Local News ~ 10/06/13)
- Promotion Test (Community News ~ 10/06/13)
- Honored (Local News ~ 10/06/13)
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 10/06/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Home Tour Update The Alpha Omega Chapter of Tri Kappa is currently finishing up details for its upcoming Christmas Home Tour. The tour is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 8...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 10/06/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center Oct. 4-6: Awaiting Arraignment Marlowe, Stephanie, 31 Jones, Michael N., 45 Cory, Leonard W., 53 Pending Rust, Eden C., 21 DOC Sentenced Bowman, Kodey D., 24...
- Soil Team Performs Well (Community News ~ 10/06/13)
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 10/06/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 9-8-6 Pick Three-Evening 3-0-1 Pick Four-Midday 4-7-7-6 Pick Four-Evening 8-9-3-2 My 3-Midday 3-9-3 My 3-Evening...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 10/06/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 5-6-3 Daily Three-Evening 4-5-5 Daily Four-Midday 6-7-5-1 Daily Four-Evening 6-5-8-9 Mix and Match 5-11-29-45-48 Cash 5 3-22-23-28-31...
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Lori Louise Miller
(Obituary ~ 10/06/13)
Lori Louise Miller, 39, Brazil, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 2, 2013, at her home. She was born Sept. 26, 1974, in Clay County, to Joe and Irene French. She was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas Miller, grandmother Margaret Nicholls, grandfather Charles Nicholls and uncle Charlie Nicholls...
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Edna M. Cook
(Obituary ~ 10/06/13)
Edna M. Cook, 80, Reelsville, passed away Oct. 5, 2013, at her residence. She was born June 1, 1933, in Greencastle, the daughter of the late John Roy and Helen Marie (Klebush) Ash. She married Richard R. "Ronnie" Cook Nov. 21, 1981, and he survives...
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Adult Craft Class
(Local News ~ 10/06/13)
The Brazil Public Library will host an adult craft class Thursday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m.. Those attending will learn how to make a fleece tie blanket. Cost is $2.50 per person, which must be pre-paid. Attendees must also pre-register by Oct. 12. For more information, call 448-1981...
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FACT Breakfast!
(Local News ~ 10/06/13)
The Fontanet Action Community Team (FACT) will conduct a breakfast Saturday, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m.-noon, in the FACT Building. Freewill donations will be accepted. For further information, call 812-877-3572.
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Special Session
(Local News ~ 10/06/13)
The Staunton Town Council will conduct a special session Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. The council will conduct its normally scheduled monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 14, also at 7 p.m.
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School Board to meet Thursday
(Local News ~ 10/06/13)
The Clay Community Schools Board of Trustees will conduct their regular monthly meeting Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7:30 p.m., at Central Administrative Office, 1013 S. Forest Ave., Brazil. After comments from patrons, the board will visit old business, including:...
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Imperial Regiment gets second
(Local News ~ 10/06/13)
DANVILLE -- On Saturday, the Clay City Imperial Regiment took part in the Danville Warrior Pride Invitational, coming away with a second-place finish. The Imperial Regiment, competing in Class D, finished second with a score of 65.60. Monrovia won the Class D title with a 69.50. ...
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'A Night at the Museum II'
(Local News ~ 10/06/13)
The Clay County Historical Museum came alive Saturday evening as organizers hosted "Night at the Museum II," for the general public. "We estimated we had about 350 go through and we are very please considering the rain," organizer Vickie Mace said. During the event, in its second year, organizers offered historical references to Clay County's past, including Mr. Orley Adams, former Postmaster of the Brazil Post Office. Adams was portrayed by TJ Sneddon...
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NMK special day for community
(Local News ~ 10/06/13)
Clay County residents had an opportunity to see the Northview Marching Knights up close and personal Saturday afternoon as the band hosted its second "Grandparent's Day," in the parking lot behind the school. "Yesterday was definitely way better, more valuable than anything that could have happened," Northview Band Director Bob Medworth said Sunday. "It was a great weekend. We got a ton done."...
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Substitutes receive raise in pay
(Local News ~ 10/06/13)
Substitute teachers working in Clay Community Schools have now received a raise in their rate of pay, beginning Sept. 16. Those with valid teaching licenses are now receiving $75 per day, while those with substitute teaching permits, issued through the Indiana Department of Education, are now being paid $65 per day...
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Knights capture third at Boonville Invite
(High School Sports ~ 10/06/13)
Times Staff Report BOONVILLE -- They might not have come home with a tournament championship from the Boonville Invitational, but Northview's volleyball found out a lot about its team on Saturday. Competing in a steamy gym on a court that was slick from the humidity, the Knights took home third-place winning three matches in dominant fashion and falling in a tremendous battle with Class A second-ranked power Barr-Reeve...
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Northview boys win WIC; girls third
(High School Sports ~ 10/06/13)
By STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times NASHVILLE -- Chad Smith set the goal for Northview High School 's cross country team before Lou Gehrig's disease ended his coaching season. The Knights reached that goal for their coach on Saturday. Led by two-time champion Nic Yocom and all-conference teammates Cam Trout, Ian Heffner and Travis Beil, Northview won the Western Indiana Conference championships 44-54 over second-place Edgewood at Brown County High School...
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