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State lawmakers hear concerns about ISTEP, 911 and road funding
(Local News ~ 11/26/15)
Education, 911 funding and road repair were the main topics during Clay County Farm Bureau's meeting at the Clay Community School Corporation Central Office this week. The meeting brought together state representatives Bob Heaton (District 46) and Jim Baird (Dist. 44) and State Senator Jon Ford (Dist. 38) to listen to concerns and answer questions from the public, school personnel and county officials...
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Students celebrate Feast Day
(Local News ~ 11/26/15)
There was a bountiful feast in celebration of Thanksgiving at local schools Tuesday. Below, it was all smiles and sharing memories and ways to be thankful at Forest Park Elementary. Kindergarten students, along with their guests and teachers, enjoyed a meal in their classroom. ...
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For some, Turkey Trot 5K is a Thanksgiving tradition
(Local News ~ 11/26/15)
More than 170 runners started their Thanksgiving Day with a 3.1-mile run from the YMCA on Kruzan Street through Forest Park and back to the Y. First-place winners received 15-pound turkeys. James Grounds took home the bird, but Tyler McNabb had a faster time. McNabb is a high school student and could not receive the prize due to Indiana High School Athletic Association rules, said YMCA's CEO Deb Ringo. Jordan Baker was the first-place female runner...
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Macaroni Kid Mom's Night Out
(Community News ~ 11/26/15)
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 5-8 p.m., moms are invited to spend the evening doing some Christmas shopping at Macaroni Kid Mom's Night Out at the Hilton Garden Inn, located on Wabash Ave. Representatives from Mary Kay, Thirty-One, Scentsy, Pampered Chef, DoTerra, Tru Vision, Nerium, local crafters and many more will offer a variety of different products. Cash and carry items will be available, along with giveaways and drawings for great gifts...
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The history of Christmas In The Park
(Local News ~ 11/26/15)
In 1993, a small group of community leaders organized a committee to come up with some ideas to generate community pride. They came up with the idea of a noncommercial Christmas festival designed to take advantage of Brazil's beautiful Forest Park, and provide publicity to all the beautifully lighted homes in and around Brazil...
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Santa in the park schedule
(Local News ~ 11/26/15)
Santa will be in the park starting Friday after the parade and every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27, 28 and Dec. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Pictures with Santa will be available for $5 each. The pool concession stand will be open on these nights serving cookies and hot chocolate for a free-will offering...
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List of 2015 Shelter Decorators at Forest Park
(Local News ~ 11/26/15)
Shelters: Shelter #1 -- Jocie's Beauty School Shelter #2 -- Nevins Twp Fire Department Shelter #3 -- The Door -- Tom Roeschlein Shelter #4 -- Dollar General -- Kenie McMillan Shelter #5 -- Christmas In The Park Shelter #6 -- Family Worship Center...
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Pictures of your pet with Santa
(Local News ~ 11/26/15)
6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 Santa will be in the Santa House on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 from 6 to 8 p.m. for pictures of your pet with Santa. Each picture will cost $5, and the entire proceeds from this night will be given to the Clay County Humane Society...
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Christmas In The Park supports Toys for Tots
(Local News ~ 11/26/15)
Christmas In The Park again this year will be supporting the Toys for Tots campaign. There will be a donation barrel in the Santa House from November 28 through December 12, 2015 for donations of unwrapped toys. On December 12, any child who brings an unwrapped toy of at least $5 value for the donation barrel will receive a FREE picture with Santa...
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Breakfast With Santa is Dec. 5
(Local News ~ 11/26/15)
10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 5 Breakfast with Santa will be at the Brazil Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 5. Admission is free, and there will be breakfast goodies. The library will have Christmas crafts and stories. Contact Kaye Barnett for more information at 812-446-1811...
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List of 2015 Ground Display Decorators at Forest Park
(Local News ~ 11/26/15)
Ground Displays: Archway over Road at Entrance -- Frontier Communications Monument @ Entrance of Park --Clover Signs Scene across from pool -- Bee Ridge Church Gazebo #l -- Clay County Humane Society Gazebo #2 -- Moose Lodge Big Bridge -- Parent Bereavement Group...
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'Parade of Lights' set for Dec. 4; line up is set
(Local News ~ 11/26/15)
The 23rd annual Christmas In The Park lighted parade will start at 7 p.m. on Dec. 4 after being postponed due to rain. This year's parade theme is "Babes in Toyland," and it will feature floats -- decorated by lights -- that travel along U.S. 40. The parade route will begin on Vandalia Street and travel west on U.S. 40 to Depot Street. Entries will line up on North Vandalia at 5 p.m...
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"A Gift of Christmas Fireworks"
(Local News ~ 11/26/15)
8:45 p.m. Friday Excitement is in the air! Mark Adamson, owner of Aerial Arts Fireworks has prepared a splendid fireworks display to open the Christmas holiday season. "A Gift of Christmas Fireworks" will be displayed after the end of the lighted parade from the Forest Park Elementary School grounds...
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