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2015 Election: Incumbent city clerk McQueen faces challenge from Wise-McClellan
(Local News ~ 10/13/15)
Two "born-and-raised right here in Brazil" candidates are vying for the position of Brazil Clerk-Treasurer on the November ballot. In a nutshell, a city clerk-treasurer by Indiana statute is responsible for all receipts and disbursements in regards to city funds (including payroll, budget preparation and investments) while keeping records of all city council proceedings and assignment requests, implements city policies and handles correspondence on behalf of the city...
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Redevelopment Commission meeting one week later than usual
(Local News ~ 10/13/15)
The Redevelopment Commission has changed the October meeting date to 6 p.m., Oct. 28, stated Commission President Tom Ames in an e-mail.
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Indiana giving military veterans a second chance
(Local News ~ 10/13/15)
Indiana has recently joined a growing number of states offering many first offender military service veterans a second chance. This past legislative session Indiana lawmakers included enabling legislation and funding in the budget bill to help formally expand veteran's treatment courts...
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Van Buren Class of 1955
(Community News ~ 10/13/15)
Courtesy photo The Van Buren High School class of 1955 held its 60th reunion at the Holiday Inn in Terre Haute on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. Pictured in the front row are Wilmer James and Gerald Pell; row two, Geraldine (Pell) Crouse, Wilma (Ratcliff) Coward, MaryJane (Parr) Girton, Peggy (Thompson) Potts, Anne (Dowen) James, Mary Jane (Hayes) Lister; and row three, Oren Bott, Edith (Rissler) Doty, Maradean (Pell) McDonald, Shirley (Porter) Lawson, Patty (Garrison) Stinson, (row 4) Don Lawson, Carl Phegley, Larry Bridgewater, Larry Clark, Wilbur James, Jim Lister and Jack Withers.. ...
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Daughters of the American Revolution
(Community News ~ 10/13/15)
The Eliza Rizley Stacey Clay County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Clay County Museum (old Post Office building) on East National Avenue in Brazil. The National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, promotes patriotism, historical preservation and education. ...
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Reverse Trick-or-Treating event is Oct. 29
(Local News ~ 10/13/15)
Reverse Trick-or-Treating. What does that mean? It is an act of human kindness that our community, like many other communities across this country, needs some help with. In our local area the Clay County Emergency Food Pantry, Catholic Charities and the 14th and Chestnut Community Center all need some help. The number of families that are in need has risen sharply...
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Buddy Bag Program run/walk is Oct. 24
(Community News ~ 10/13/15)
The 3rd annual Buddy Bag Program 5K - 1 mile Run/Walk is Oct. 24 at the Rosedale Elementary School. Registration is from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. The one mile event starts at 8:30 and the 5K starts at 9:15. Cost is $25. All proceeds benefits the children at Rosedale Elementary...
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Park board members plan to leave board
(Local News ~ 10/13/15)
Two of the four members of the Brazil Parks Board say they plan to leave the board at the end of the year. Ruthann Jeffries said she plans to resign before her term expires because "13 years is long enough." Board President Linda Messmer said her term expires Dec. 31 and she does not plan to return to the board...
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Skipped yard sales, marital advice in the week that was
(Community News ~ 10/13/15)
I just arrived home from my trip to Brazil. I had an appointment with my health care provider there. This writer is doing good. Unless I need to see her sooner, a visit next April will suffice. We took our time coming home. We observed a kaleidoscope of bright fall colors. ...
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Clay County Through the Years: ELIJAH RAWLEY
(Local News ~ 10/13/15)
Prominent among those who came to this territory in a very early day was Elijah Rawley, native of Kentucky. He pitched his tent on the hillside and later, in 1823, built the first mill at the foot of Oak Hill where Splunge Creek empties into the Eel River. The mill house was built of round logs with a foundation, or floor, of heavy hewn timber, helping to stabilize the structure. It was thought both wheat and corn were ground here for the pioneer settlers throughout a circuit of many miles...
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Bee Ridge to host breakfast for new building
(Community News ~ 10/13/15)
Bee Ridge Christian Church will be having a Free Will Offering Breakfast to raise funds for the new building on Saturday, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Contact Pastor Bridgewater for more information at 812-241-3036.
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Meetings change schedules
(Local News ~ 10/13/15)
Commissioners to meet in special session Clay County Commissioners will meet in special session at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Clay County Courthouse, 609 E National Ave, Brazil. On the agenda are wellness program options for health insurance and an amendment of a resolution...
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Secondary school renovations topic of upcoming meetings
(Local News ~ 10/13/15)
The Board of Trustees of the Clay Community Schools invites the public to attend two presentations to see the scope of the new secondary-school renovation project. On Tuesday, a presentation will be made at Clay City High School Auditoria to outline the specific details of the facility assessment study, building needs and the scope of the project for that school. Another one is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Northview Auditorium. Both meetings start at 6 p.m...
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Northview topples Athenians on senior night
(High School Sports ~ 10/13/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview volleyball team wrapped up the end of the regular season by knocking off visiting Crawfordsville 25-13, 25-18, 25-19 on Tuesday night. Fittingly, on senior night, Northview won its eighth match against no defeats on its home court with a Saturday Western Indiana Conference cross-over match against Owen Valley left on the slate. A victory there would give Northview its first WIC title in the new format with an Eastern and a Western Division...
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Voting machines ready for early voting, election day
(Local News ~ 10/13/15)
The voting machines to be used during the upcoming 2015 Municipal Election are programmed and ready for use Nov. 3. On Tuesday, 48 of the 72 voting machines were programmed with the municipal ballots from Brazil, Clay City, Staunton and Knightsville for use on election day, early/satellite voting and poll worker training...
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Many services offered at 4HER Luncheon
(Local News ~ 10/13/15)
St. Vincent Clay Hospital celebrated its annual 4HER Luncheon at First Christian Church on Oct. 3 with a free lunch provided by Cloverleaf Healthcare. Dr. Erica Giblin and her staff from St. Vincent Women's in Carmel joined the team to offer information about risk assessments and breast health...
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Court News: Oct. 12-13, 2015
(Local News ~ 10/13/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Oct. 12-13, 2015. Superior Court Criminal Filings Dale Stienstra: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated refusal Joshua Batchelor: Count I -- Possession of methamphetamine Count II -- Possession of paraphernalia...
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Court News: Oct. 12-13, 2015
(Court News ~ 10/13/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following information was filed in the Clay County Courthouse Oct. 12-13, 2015. Superior Court Criminal Filings Dale Stienstra: Operating a vehicle while intoxicated refusal Joshua Batchelor: Count I -- Possession of methamphetamine Count II -- Possession of paraphernalia...
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Jail Bookings: Oct. 11-13, 2015
(Local News ~ 10/13/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Oct. 11-13, 2015. Christopher Brady Phillips, 23, Resisting Law Enforcement
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Jail Bookings: Oct. 11-13, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 10/13/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Oct. 11-13, 2015. Christopher Brady Phillips, 23, Resisting Law Enforcement
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Brazil Rotary Club and Rotary International offers opportunity for student exchange
(Local News ~ 10/13/15)
High school students interested in living and studying abroad are invited to apply for the Rotary Youth Exchange. The program is to promote the advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace, according to information from Rotary International...
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Wall of Donors
(Local News ~ 10/13/15)
Ivy Jacobs photo A few finishing touches were done to the Wall of Donors at the Clay Community Skate Park Saturday. Volunteers (from left) Calista Hutchison, Project Coordinator Roberta Weliever, Northview High School Building and Trades Instructor Dan Dragon and former student Chad Whitner worked together to arrange inscribed bricks sold to financially support the project in place. ...
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