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Fighting the Good Fight
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
Jones continues battle against breast cancer Rachel Jones, Brazil, is a dedicated wife and mother to four children. She's also fighting Stage 3 breast cancer. "I found a small lump in January and had a mammogram and ultrasound, which did not show anything," Jones said...
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Area fitness club donating to awareness
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
Curves, the largest fitness club chain in the world for women and a leader in the weight management category, recently announced that in honor of Breast Cancer Month in October, residents in Brazil are invited to purchase a $10 punch card for 10 workouts at Curves with all proceeds going to Breast Cancer Awareness...
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Jonah Fish Fry benefit for Jones set
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
A Jonah Fish Fry will take place Saturday, Oct. 12, from 4-7 p.m., at Christ Community Church on State Road 59 north in Brazil, to benefit Rachel Jones. The benefit will include the fish fry and a silent auction. Jones was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer two months ago...
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Portion of funds from tourney going to Jones
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
SALINE CITY -- Everyone knows the Gillin family loves to play softball. Cancer has affected the family and friends more than once in past years. As a family, this is a way for them to give back, donate and support the fight against cancer. As a result, the third Swing For A Cure Co-Ed Softball Tournament will take place Oct. 12, at the Saline City Softball diamond...
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Maple Center for Integrative Health to offer Therapeutic Yoga
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- The Maple Center for Integrative Health, along with Certified Yoga Instructor Tammy Lundborg, will offer a six-week class of Therapeutic Yoga, beginning Sunday, Oct. 13, from 5-6:15 p.m., at the HUX Cancer Center lower level. The HUX Cancer Center is located at 1711 N. 6 ½ St., just north of Union Hospital, Terre Haute...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 10/08/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: City Trash Notice In observance of Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, the Brazil City Garage will run day behind on trash pickup. In addition, the heavy trash route for Monday will run Oct. 4, while the Tuesday route will run Oct. 11. The Wednesday route will run Oct. 25, and the Thursday route will run Nov. 1...
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Community Foundation delivers local grants
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
The Clay County Community Foundation gave more than $34,000 in grants to non-profit organizations at City Hall Saturday, Oct. 5, during the Clay County Historical Society's "Night at the Museum II" event. 2013's Grant Cycle Recipients were: Brazil Main Street- Awarded $4,000 for a National Road wall mural...
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Turkey dinner fundraiser
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
Clay Lodge No. 85 will conduct a Turkey Supper fundraiser Oct. 26, from 4-8 p.m., at the Bowling Green Community Center. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to benefit a new building for the organization. For further information, call Mike Rubeck at 812-986-3152...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 10/08/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in the Hoosier Lottery: Sunday Daily Three-Evening 8-0-0 Daily Four-Evening 7-2-3-7 Cash 5 7-17-25-26-34 Poker Lotto Eight (Spade), Six (Club), Four (Club), Eight (Diamond), Ace (Diamond)...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 10/08/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in the Illinois Lottery: Sunday Pick Three-Midday 3-0-0 Pick Three-Evening 4-9-6 Pick Four-Midday 1-8-0-9 Pick Four-Evening 9-4-6-6 My 3-Midday 7-4-6 My 3-Evening 5-9-5...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 10/08/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings were made at the Clay County Justice Center October 6-8: Awaiting Arraignment Grimes, Lloyd R., 31 Durbin, B.J., 33 Delano, Robert, 28 Cory, Leonard W., 53 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Reed, Krystin, 24...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 10/08/13)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse Oct. 4-7: Circuit Court State Criminal Charges Lesia Nell Johnson, 52, 1: Possession of methamphetamine 2: Driving while suspended Jeffery R. Adkins, 26, 1: Possession of a controlled substance...
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John Francis Hock
(Obituary ~ 10/08/13)
John Francis (J.F.) Hock, 85, residing at Sanctuary at St. Paul's, passed away at 11:05 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, in Hospice House, South Bend, with his loving family at his bedside. John was born Jan. 30, 1928, in New Carlisle, Ind., to the late John H. and Naomi (Carr) Hock...
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Holiday Closures
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
The Clay County Commissioners recently announced that the Clay County Courthouse, Clay County Highway Department, Clay County Health Department, Clay County Soil and Water Conservation Office and the Purdue Extension Office will be closed Monday, Oct. 14, in observance of Columbus Day...
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Anthony Wayne 'Tony' Weaver
(Obituary ~ 10/08/13)
Anthony Wayne "Tony" Weaver, 67, passed away Sunday Oct. 6, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 26, 1946 in Brazil to Wayne and Virginia Weaver. Tony was a 1964 Brazil High School graduate, and attended Bee Ridge Baptist Church...
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Leaf Pickup Times
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
The Brazil City Garage recently announced it will start leaf pickup in the city on the following dates: Oct. 28-Nov. 1 -- The city's northeast section, Nov. 4-8 -- The city's northwest section, Nov. 12-18 -- The city's southeast section, and Nov. 24-29 -- The city's southwest section...
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Hydrant Flushing In Staunton
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
Staunton Water Works will conduct its fall flushing of fire hydrants Oct. 10-12.
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Church Homecoming
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
Union United Methodist Church will conduct its 173rd Homecoming Sunday, Oct. 13. The church is located at 5941 N. CR 75 E., Brazil. Sunday school is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., with worship service following. Homecoming activities are set to begin at 10:30 a.m...
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Marching Knights move up in poll
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
One week after dropping to fifth in the weekly poll, the Northview Marching Knights moved up in the Class B Indianamarching.com poll. The Marching Knights ranked fifth last week with 113 votes. However, this week, they tied with Floyd Central for fourth in the poll, each band receiving 116 votes...
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Safety commission created
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
r Children's safety is a top priority and the establishment of a safety commission is a much-needed step in the right direction, officials said. "We've been working on this for quite a while," said Clay County Commissioner Tony Fenwick. "This is not something we got today."...
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Local author to sign copies of book Oct. 19
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- Local author Marjorie Hopkins will conduct a book-signing event at the Open Door Christian Book Store, 3125 S. 3rd Place, Terre Haute, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hopkins, a resident of Brazil, will be available at the store to sign copies of her book, "Dying to Meet Him: Wit and Wisdom from a Funeral Director's Wife."...
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Freedom resident announces Congress run
(State News ~ 10/08/13)
FREEDOM -- Andrew McNeil, Freedom, Ind., recently announced that he will run against Rep. Larry Bucshon (Republican) in the 2014 Republican Primary. "Now is not the time for timidity. It is not the time to cower in fear. Today, we must lead. We must stand and fight with dependence upon the same God who saw us through 237 years, albeit with humility," McNeil said...
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Indianamarching.com poll
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
Indianamarching.com Week 5 director/staff poll Class A 1. Carmel 142 (4) 2. Avon 141 (3) 3. Homestead 135 (3) 4. Lake Central 116 5. Center Grove 109 6. Lawrence Central 105 7. Ben Davis 91 8. Castle 78 9. Goshen 68 10. Carroll 58 Others receiving votes: Penn 44, Lawrence North 43, Columbus North 32, Lafayette Jefferson 25, Hamilton Southeastern 7, Decatur Central 4, Fishers 1, Franklin Cental 1...
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Cavalcade of Champions lineup
(Local News ~ 10/08/13)
Cavalcade of Champions At Center Grove Contest Lineup Class D 3 p.m. -- North Putnam 3:13 p.m. -- Lewis Cass Class C 3:26 p.m. -- Indian Creek 3:39 p.m. -- Danville 3:52 p.m. -- Scottsburg 4:05 p.m. -- Paoli 4:18 p.m. -- North Harrison 4:31 p.m. -- Beech Grove...
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Eels top Lakers in benefit for coach
(High School Sports ~ 10/08/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Small communities tend to rally around those people who mean a lot to them and Monday evening was simply the latest slice of proof of that belief. Clay City High School played host to the "Heart of the Matter" volleyball game between the Eels and Shakamak Lakers. The game served as the backdrop to a special evening to benefit Eels' head coach Garicke Rubin, who will need a heart transplant...
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Soccer sectionals start tonight for Knights
(High School Sports ~ 10/08/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Soccer sectional action gets underway this week for both the Northview boys and girls. The boys are in action this evening at Terre Haute North High School against the host Patriots at 5:30 p.m. with the winner advancing to Saturday's championship game at 10 a.m. The Northview girls take on Owen Valley Thursday night in the Terre Haute South Sectional at 5:30 p.m. with the winner advancing to the title game on Saturday at 7 p.m...
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