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Northview JV earns victory in game shortened by injury
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/11)
By STEVEN PENN Times Staff Reporter The Northview JV football team defeated West Vigo Monday night at home 28-0, to improve their record to 4-2. The scoring started early for the Knights after Trent Barnett recovered a West Vigo fumble on the first series of the game...
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North Clay volleyball claims WIC titles
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/11)
Times Staff Report SULLIVAN -- The North Clay volleyball teams have had quite a special season in 2011 and it continued over the weekend as both the seventh-grade and eighth-grade teams captured Western Indiana Conference championships and remained unbeaten this season...
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Scates announces Congressional run
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
EVANSVILLE -- Indiana 8th Congressional District resident Patrick Scates announced Monday he will seek the Democratic nomination for the seat. "After many conversations with Hoosiers from all across Indiana and with the love and support of my family, I am excited to announce I am running for Congress," Scates said. ...
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'Local Treasure' exhibit on display
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
Murals installed in numerous Hoosier communities during the 1930s, currently being highlighted in the Indiana Historical Society exhibition, "Local Treasure," are on display at the Clay County Historical Society, 100 E. National Ave., Brazil. The display began Sept. 23, and will run through Oct. 24...
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Impaired driving crackdown results in arrests
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
Officials with the Clay County Sheriff's Department (CCSD) announced Monday that officers made nine alcohol-related arrests during the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over," impaired driving crackdown. The enforcement took place Aug. 19-Sept. 5. "While our efforts did result in the arrest of several individuals, that was not the goal for this campaign," Clay County Sheriff Mike Heaton said. "Our aim, first and foremost, was to keep county roadways safe and hopefully, save a life...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 10/04/11)
The following is information regarding area reunions as provided to The Brazil Times: Class of 1977 Meeting The Brazil High School class of 1977 will conduct its first organizational meeting for its 35th class reunion Thursday, at 6:30 p.m., at the Renaissance Reception and Conference Center, 101 W. National Ave., Brazil...
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Bryleigh Beth Moore
(Births ~ 10/04/11)
Elijah and Hildey Moore are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Bryleigh Beth Moore. Bryleigh was born on July 29, 2011, at 9:19 a.m. at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long. Bryleigh was welcomed home by brother Brayden Elijah Moore...
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Military News
(Community News ~ 10/04/11)
Charlene M. Herr-Smith Navy Seaman Apprentice Charlene M. Herr-Smith, daughter of Richelle N. and Micheal E. Herr-Smith of Brazil, Ind., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Herr-Smith completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. ...
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Liam Charles French
(Births ~ 10/04/11)
Kaden French, Brazil, is proud to announce the birth of his brother, Liam Charles French. Liam was born July 6, 2011, at St.Vincent Women's Hospital, Indianapolis. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud parents are Nick and Jennifer Orr French, Brazil...
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Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stangle
(Wedding ~ 10/04/11)
Jessica Lynn Minor and Carl Scott Stangle are proud to announce their marriage on Sept. 24, 2011, at 3:30 p.m., at Hawthorn Park. Jessica is the daughter of Dwayne and Andrea Minor, Reelsville. She is a 2009 graduate of South Putnam High School and is employed with Razors Hair Design...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 10/04/11)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Picking Up Leaves The City of Brazil leaf pickup this year will be as follows: There will be one pass only. Those interested should call 448-8501 to be put on the pickup list...
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Spaghetti Dinner!
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
The VFW Ladies Auxiliary will be having a spaghetti dinner Saturday, Oct. 15, from 4-8 p.m. Cost for the dinner will be $5.
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Doran sentenced to 20 years
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
A Brazil man was sentenced Monday to 20 years in the Indiana Department of Correction, 18 of which will be executed. Clay County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Trout sentenced Edward Lee Doran, 41, formerly of Vermillion, Ill., handing down the ruling in reference to two separate incidents that took place in 2010...
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Public Record
(Police Logs ~ 10/04/11)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse Sept. 29-Oct. 3: Clay Circuit Court -- Civil First Financial Bank Vs. Ronald R. and Linda A. Jackson: Civil Collections Amy J. Callahan Vs. Troye C. Callahan: Domestic Relations...
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Paper launch online straw poll
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
The Brazil Times has launched a straw poll for the 2011 Election. The survey may be accessed by clicking on the link located on the front page of The Times' website, www.thebraziltimes.com. Results from polls will be published in The Times until the election...
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White Violet Center celebrates anniversary
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
WEST TERRE HAUTE -- White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, will host a Harvest Dinner fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 8, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in honor of its 15th anniversary. The celebration will be in the orchard and in Reilly Auditorium in Owens Hall...
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Josephine Jean Cassidy
(Obituary ~ 10/04/11)
Josephine Jean Cassidy, 85, Brazil, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born Dec. 28, 1925, in Lodi, N. J., as the daughter of Michael and Mildred Cerbo Torre. She worked in her family owned restaurants, Salerno's in Garfield, N.J., and in Miramar, Fla. She had also worked in Terre Haute, at CBS Records and K-Mart...
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Boil Order
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
The Town of Carbon has issued a boil water advisory until further notice. According to officials, the boil order is in effect due to line pressure dropping below 20 psi after a water line break Saturday, Oct. 1.
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Grand opening
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
The Clay County Republican Headquarters will open Friday with a "Pizza, Pop and Politics," grand opening. The headquarters will be located at 211 E. National Ave., next to City Hall and near the intersection of State Road 59 and United States 40. The public is invited to stop in from 5-6 p.m., to have a chance to visit with candidates and enjoy free pizza and pop...
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Show raises money for children's coats
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
Community members have an opportunity to keep children warm this winter while enjoying local entertainment. The Family Worship Center, Brazil, is hosting "Keep our Children Warm," Saturday, Oct. 8, from 5-8 p.m. Event organizer Les Rivera will host the show, along with guest host mayoral candidate Steve Lamb...
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Dog lovers have way to help Relay for Life
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
Bark For Life, which benefits the Relay for Life of Clay County, is returning Saturday, Oct. 8, for the second straight year Rachel Romas, Community Representative for the American Cancer Society, is working to put on the fundraiser. "The Bark For Life program is for those who are dog lovers, looking for something fun to do with their four-legged friends, that is also for a good cause," Romas said. ...
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Messmer pushes for new park roads
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
Improving roads in Forest Park was discussed during the Clay County Commissioners meeting Monday. Linda Messmer, treasurer of Brazil Indiana Parks and Recreation Department, said sections of three roads need repaved. Using the Wabash Valley Asphalt Company, the rate for asphalt would be $55 per ton delivered. ...
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Mayor signs proclamation to wear pink
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members of the International Association of Firefighters Brazil Local 1453 will be wearing pink throughout the month of October. On Monday, Brazil Mayor Ann Bradshaw signed a proclamation encouraging members of the local union to wear pink...
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Hebrew feast teaching to be Friday
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
Saline City Community Church, 1399 S. Saline Forth Street, Saline City, would like to invite all community members to a night of teaching by Messianic Rabbi Ed Morrison. Morrison will be teaching about the ancient Hebrew feast, Day of Atonement. The services will be held Friday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m...
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