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Hamilton Center announces 2015 art winners
(Local News ~ 10/23/15)
The "Light the Way" art contest, sponsored by Hamilton Center, Inc. (HCI), challenged middle-high school students and adults from all counties that HCI serves to submit an entry for creative writing, poetry, or artwork using the theme to express their views on mental illness. All contestants received honorable mention and blue ribbon winners were chosen from each category...
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Clay Youth League Meeting Oct. 27
(Local News ~ 10/23/15)
The Clay Youth League will hold a meeting for officer elections on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the CYL baseball fields.
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God is always 'in season'
(Community News ~ 10/23/15)
This past week the Darilicous ice cream store in Crawfordsville (where I live) closed for the winter. It's a sad day in my neighborhood. They are a local store located conveniently near me with a park next door for kids to play. Many times, as I walk the neighborhood, I would listen to the children play, notice the soccer or baseball team crowded around the store and smile. I think relaxing at a park and having ice cream is a God-given delightful experience. I recommend it heartily...
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Governor weighs in on criticism of HPV vaccine letter
(State News ~ 10/23/15)
Gov. Mike Pence said his administration is looking into objections being raised by religious conservatives after the State Department of Health sent letters to parents who haven't vaccinated their children for a type of cervical cancer. The letter was sent to about 305,000 parents of Indiana children with no record of having started the three-dose vaccine for human papilloma virus, or HPV. The letter encourages them to have their children vaccinated...
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Ex-Indiana U. student's lawyer says he's horrified by attack
(State News ~ 10/23/15)
BLOOMINGTON (AP) -- A former Indiana University student who police say shouted racial slurs and tried to remove a Muslim woman's headscarf while attacking her was "highly intoxicated" and did not target the woman because of her religion, the man's attorney said Friday...
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Early voting under way
(Local News ~ 10/23/15)
Ivy Jacobs photo Early voting is happening at the Clay County Election Office on the second floor of the Clay County Courthouse. Long-time members of the Absentee Voters Board, Shirley Vanes, for 28 years, and Kay Wegner, for 12 years, are available to process voters as they come into the office, as well as prepare ballots to go out in the mail. This week, according to officials, 62 people have taken advantage of early voting to date...
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Rotary distributes dictionaries
(Local News ~ 10/23/15)
Mary Jo Alumbaugh photo Members of the Brazil Rotary Club get ready to distribute free dictionaries to Clay County elementary school students on Wednesday. Led by Sam Glover, the dictionary project is an annual event for Brazil Rotarians and greatly anticipated by many students who have their own dictionaries to use and take home...
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Evans faces challenge from Kellar for Ward 4
(Local News ~ 10/23/15)
Ward 4 pits two "down-to-earth" and enthusiastic candidates against each other. Democratic candidate Roy G. Kellar, who is a veteran of the United States Army, a retired Brazil City firefighter and a retired manager of a local propane company, believes his experience will help get things done...
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Coats staff hosting mobile office hours
(Local News ~ 10/23/15)
U.S. Senator Dan Coats reported this week that a member of his staff will visit Brazil from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, to meet with local residents and assist those who may be experiencing problems with a federal agency. The office hours will take place at the Clay County Courthouse on East National Avenue...
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YMCA hosting Y Fall Family Fun Night
(Community News ~ 10/23/15)
The Clay County YMCA will host its annual Y Fall Family Fun Night today from 4-5:30 p.m. The event is coordinated by the YMCA, with support of community agencies and local businesses. It is designed to be a fun and safe way for families to celebrate fall...
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CHURCH NEWS October 24, 2015
(Community News ~ 10/23/15)
Annunciation Catholic Church Come and join us at First Christian Church this Sunday, our Senior Minister, Chris Gregg will be preaching the sermon, "The Power of Vision." We are located on the west edge of Brazil on US Highway 40 and have two worship services each Sunday morning. ...
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Union Chapel United Methodist Church Celebration of Ministry
(Community News ~ 10/23/15)
Union Chapel United Methodist Church was honored to celebrate 50 years of ministry for Pastor Dale and Judy Payne of Rockville. Their first church to serve was the New Market United Methodist Church in September 1965. A lovely celebration/dedication service was held in September with special music by Betty Satch singing "My Tribute" and Gay Ann Hintt blowing the "Shofar."...
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Modesitt, Rogers vying for council seat in second ward
(Local News ~ 10/23/15)
There are no strangers to politics in the race for Brazil City Council -- Ward 2. Democratic candidate Ashley Rogers has a long history in politics, having been a campaign manager for Tim Skinner and taking part in the election process since she was a teenager...
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New swings to be installed soon at Forest Park
(Local News ~ 10/23/15)
Two new swings will soon be installed at Forest Park, as early as next spring. Jennifer Royer has raised money for the installation of an Americans With Disabilities Act-compliant wheelchair swing and alcove. The swing features a concrete ramp leading to the swing platform, said Parks Superintendent Marv Moon after the October Brazil City Parks Board meeting in City Hall. ...
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Knights extend season with nail biter win over Pioneers
(High School Sports ~ 10/23/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor MOORESVILLE -- The Northview Knights are proving to have a flair for the dramatic after all this football season. The Class 4A second-ranked Knights battled past a very determined Mooresville squad 41-30 to open sectional play and improve to 10-0 this season...
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East Side teachers surprised with gifts
(Local News ~ 10/23/15)
All 20 teachers at Eastside Elementary School in Brazil were surprised Friday morning with gift bags containing $50 Walmart cards and a cake to share. Each year, the employees choose which school will be the recipient of the $1,000 gift. This teachers rewards program is in its sixth year, according to a Walmart news release and will distribute $4.5 million to 90,000 teachers across the U.S...
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CASA recognizes its volunteers
(Local News ~ 10/23/15)
CASA volunteers serve as advocates for any children who are abused or neglected. There are 90 children in the program with one on the waiting list, Willmore said. "We are one of the few counties in Indiana that still operates with a part-time director and a small number of volunteers so we need all the help we can get," Willmore said...
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Albino deer spotted in Clay County
(Local News ~ 10/23/15)
Courtesy photo Colten Harbour spotted what he said is an albino deer off of County Road 750 North in Clay County. He said he captured the photo just before it ran into the woods. Harbour, who hunts during deer season, said he would never shoot at such a deer and hopes all other hunters would agree with him...
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