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Betty Lou Gardner
(Obituary ~ 08/23/15)
Betty Lou Gardner, 82, Harmony, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015, at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. She was born in Brazil, Indiana, on June 14, 1933, to the late William "Happy" Walker and Mary Alice "Molly" (Sawyer) Walker. Betty attended Brazil High School and married John Robert "Bob" Gardner on January 15, 1949. ...
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James "Jim" Pierce
(Obituary ~ 08/23/15)
James "Jim" Pierce, 83, of Kiel and formerly of Brazil Indiana died peacefully on Saturday August 22, 2015 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. He was born July 16, 1932 in Brazil, IN son of the late Earl & Bessie (Sawyer) Pierce. Jim attended Brazil Schools...
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Daniel V. Kingery
(Obituary ~ 08/23/15)
Daniel V. Kingery, 75, Carlisle, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the Carlisle Regional Medical Center. He was born in Brazil on September 4, 1939 to the late Daniel V. Sr. and Opal L. Hildebrand Kingery. Daniel retired in 1995 as President of Reeves-Hoffman Manufacturing Co., Carlisle. ...
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JAIL BOOKINGS August 24, 2015
(Local News ~ 08/23/15)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during August 21-24, 2015: - Perez Hernandez, Cefatia, 23,arrested and preliminarily charged with OVWI and OVWI controlled substance - Crowe, James D., 24, arrested and awaiting warrant arraignment on Probation violation...
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JAIL BOOKINGS August 24, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 08/23/15)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during August 21-24, 2015: - Perez Hernandez, Cefatia, 23,arrested and preliminarily charged with OVWI and OVWI controlled substance - Crowe, James D., 24, arrested and awaiting warrant arraignment on Probation violation...
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Last lap pass leads Brent Beauchamp to sprint car feature win over AJ Hopkins
(Professional Sports ~ 08/23/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- There was a mix of first time and repeat winners at Lincoln Park Speedway Saturday evening. For Steve Peeden, victory lane has become sort of old hat as he started on the pole and finished out front for his ninth win at LPS in the UMP Super Stock division. However, for several other drivers there was some genuine sense of joy as they made their first, ever trip following an A-main win...
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Northview tennis falls to Brown County
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/15)
Times Staff Report NASHVILLE -- The Northview Knights are a work in progress this season after some unexpected player losses put the lineup in flux prior to the regular season. On Saturday morning, the Knights showed plenty of fight, but still dropped a conference match to Brown County, 4-1...
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Wabash Valley runners fare well at Early Bird Invite
(High School Sports ~ 08/23/15)
Times Staff Report TERRE HAUTE -- There were plenty of positives that came out of Saturday's first regular cross country meet for Wabash Valley squads. While Bloomington runners took 12 of the top 15 spots in the girls race and 14th-ranked Westfield won the team title in the boys' race, local runners also garnered some of the spotlight...
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Musical experiences available for all ages
(Local News ~ 08/23/15)
The New Horizons band for adults, ages 25 and older, is accepting new members, and a newly formed youth orchestra begins rehearsals this fall. New Horizons is designed for adults who have little or no musical training and want to learn to read music and play instruments. Led by Norm Hanson, jazz ensemble and string orchestra director at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, the participants all have a common goal of improving their skills...
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REUNIONS
(Community News ~ 08/23/15)
Urbain reunion is Sept. 5 The annual Urbain Family Reunion will be Sept. 5 at shelter #12 in Forest Park in Brazil. A pitch-in lunch will commence at 1 p.m. All paper goods, table service and drinks will be provided. Anyone willing to assist with set up should arrive a bit earlier. Friends are invited to join. Please bring lawn chairs...
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Rotary News
(Community News ~ 08/23/15)
Tami Kolodziej, mortgage loan officer of First Financial Bank, was the guest speaker at the Aug. 19 Brazil Rotary Club meeting in Brazil Family Restaurant. Kolodziej is shown with Brazil Rotary Club President Rob Dispennet after she discussed how laws regulate the mortgage loan process and ways the steps to get loans have changed. Brazil Rotarian John Cesinger served as host of the program. SUSAN THOMAS PHOTO...
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Clare, Bledsoe plan autumn wedding
(Wedding ~ 08/23/15)
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Simons of Sherman, Connecticut, and Ms. Glenna Simons (ne้ Hauser) of Brazil, announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Elisabeth Clare, to Robert Allen Roy Bledsoe, son of Mr. Bobby Bledsoe of Lake Worth, Florida, and Mrs. Lori Hyde (ne้ Martin) of Terre Haute...
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James Family Singers perform at Little Historic Church
(Community News ~ 08/23/15)
It was hard to tell who was having more fun: the audience or the James Family Singers on Aug. 8 at Carbon's Little Historic Church. The church was alive with excitement. The passion of the James Family was contagious as they lifted our little community with old favorites like Walk This Road to Glory and more contemporary songs of worship like Beautiful One. ...
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Terre Haute Children's Choir to host auditions
(Local News ~ 08/23/15)
The Terre Haute Children's Choir fall auditions are set for 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 2-4 at the Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts on the Indiana State University campus. The Terre Haute Children's Choir offers three different choirs to accommodate the singing experiences of all children, ages 7 and up. Children may progress to the more advanced choirs through bi-annual auditions...
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A Look Back ... to Aug. 23-29, 1908
(Community News ~ 08/23/15)
A fire threatened the west end of Brazil after it became rumored that a small boy and a cigarette were responsible for the blaze. The fire broke out in the meadow surrounding the mining buildings of the Number 9 mine of the Crawford Coal Company. The city of Brazil was getting ready for the big homecoming celebration which was to open in two weeks. ...
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LETTERS TO EDITOR August 25, 2015
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/23/15)
Resident has questions about food pantry To the editor: I went to the Food Pantry in the Senior Center to get some food. My mother's supply of food consisted of two cans of peas, two cans of cranberry sauce, a package of chicken and a box of cereal and cranberries (diced). They gave me a list of things to choose from. Five vegetables, one meat (the meat was bologna, chicken, hot dogs or hamburger)...
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Ralph I. "Skip" Girton
(Obituary ~ 08/23/15)
Ralph I. "Skip" Girton, 76 of Knightsville, IN, passed away August 22, 2015 at 2:46pm at Cloverleaf Healthcare Facility. Skip was born March 4, 1939 in Clay County, the son of Ralph Irvin Girton and Elizabeth Pearce Girton. He attended Van Buren High School. ...
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SNAPSHOTS: Rocking with Henry Lee Summer August 21, 2015
(Local News ~ 08/23/15)
It was time for BIG FUN, and it was. The hometown crowds started gathering at the Indiana Theater before 7 p.m., many wearing Brazil Red Devil High School t-shirts to commemorate the Class of 1973 - to be there for Henry Lee Summer's "30th Anniversary Time For Big Fun Tour."...
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Larry Hubert Chavis
(Obituary ~ 08/23/15)
Larry Hubert Chavis, 73, of Brazil, passed away at Cobblestone Crossing, in Terre Haute, following a brief illness. Larry was born August 25, 1941 in Brazil, the son of Harvey H. and Marian L. (Archer) Chavis. Larry graduated from VanBuren High School with the Class of 1959. ...
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Voting options announced
(Local News ~ 08/23/15)
Early absentee voting begins Oct. 19 at the Clay County Election Office on the second floor of the Clay County Courthouse, 609 E. National Ave., Room 211, Brazil. Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Those unable to vote during the week can do so on the weekends prior to Election Day. The courthouse will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, Oct. 24 and 31...
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Bowling Green Old Settlers kicks off Thursday
(Local News ~ 08/23/15)
The 147th Old Settlers Picnic in Bowling Green runs Thursday through Saturday, and many acitvities are planned. Art, craft, flea market and food booths will be open each day, and there will be a carnival and train rides on Friday and Saturday. For more information on the Old Settlers Picnic, call Bob Walters, 812-361-4160 or 812-986-2917; or Deedra Rector, 812-835-5773 or 812-878-5341...
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Northview grad hopes many will go 'halvsies'
(Local News ~ 08/23/15)
You may have heard the phrase, "Go halvsies with me and we can ..." You may have said those words yourself. The idea is simple. Two people combine their resources to accomplish a goal. Becky Phillips of Indianapolis, formerly of Brazil, is taking the "halvsies" concept to a whole new level. She is using the idea to raise, perhaps, tens of thousands of dollars or much more for people who are trying to help themselves and need a boost...
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Concert band's 'Grand Finale' is this weekend
(Local News ~ 08/23/15)
The Brazil Concert Band presents "Grand Finale 2015" on Sunday at the special time of 7:30 p.m. The show takes place at the Band Shell in Forest Park; if rain, the concert will be in the Pavilion. Director Matthew S. Huber has chosen a playlist of band favorites ranging from Gustav Holst to John Philip Sousa...
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City police to investigate weekend fire at vacant Depot Street building
(Local News ~ 08/23/15)
A suspicious fire that occurred Sunday morning is under investigation. Three trucks from the Brazil City Fire Department were dispatched at 2:34 a.m. Sunday to put out a fire inside a structure at 241 North Depot St. CARE ambulance was also on standby at the scene in case of an emergency situation during the fire...
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Brazil Kiwanis detail next month's K-Day festivities
(Local News ~ 08/23/15)
The Brazil Kiwanis' annual K-Day Pancake and Sausage Feast is 7 a.m. to noon Sept. 26 at the VFW Post 21127, 303 S. Depot St., Brazil. The Northview High School Key Club, sponsored by Kiwanis, will host the queen/king and princess/prince pageant. Contestants sell tickets for the feast to determine who will be crowned. The coronation of the queen/king and their courts will be on Sept. 24...
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