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Northview opens season with shutout victory
(High School Sports ~ 04/01/12)
By STEVEN PENN Times Staff Reporter Northview baseball opened its season with a home win against North Vermillion, 6-0, on Saturday afternoon. The scoring started early for the Knights after a single then a steal put the second hitter, TJ Decker, into scoring positing. ...
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Knights power past Stars for weekend sweep
(High School Sports ~ 04/01/12)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Opening day couldn't have gone much better for the Northview baseball team as it wrapped up a 2-0 day with a 27-0 shellacking of Western Boone in the nightcap of the Saturday tournament. Craig Peters got the five-inning complete game victory, allowing just one hit and striking out nine, as Northview didn't allow a run in its two wins to open the season...
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CCS Kindergarten Roundups scheduled for April 10-19
(Local News ~ 04/01/12)
The following are dates for the annual Clay Community Schools Kindergarten Roundup: For further information, call Kathy Knust at 443-4461 or e-mail knustk@clay.k12.in.us...
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'Come and See Weekend' scheduled
(State News ~ 04/01/12)
WEST TERRE HAUTE -- The Sisters of Providence will host a "Come and See Weekend," April 13-15, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Catholic women ages 18-42, who are considering a call to apostolic religious life are invited to attend. Participants will be able to engage in group prayer, group discussions, personal reflection and will connect with a sister companion...
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Artist's work featured in Rockville
(State News ~ 04/01/12)
ROCKVILLE -- A new display featuring the photography skills of Rob Robbins is currently on display at the Art Gallery on the north side of the square in Rockville. The one-man show will be available until April 24. Robbins won Best of Show in last year's Associate Show...
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Christopher Raymond Ziemendorf
(Obituary ~ 04/01/12)
Christopher Raymond Ziemendorf, 41, Brazil, took his journey to heaven March 29, 2012, at his residence. Visitation will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on Tuesday, April 3, at Moore Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m., at the funeral home with Steve Ward officiating...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 04/01/12)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 5-2-7 Daily Three-Evening 2-3-8 Daily Four-Midday 8-8-7-3 Daily Four-Evening 3-2-7-3 Lucky 5-Midday 1-21-27-28-31 Lucky 5-Evening...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 04/01/12)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 8-4-9 Pick Three-Evening 2-5-2 Pick Four-Midday 1-1-2-8 Pick Four-Evening 6-6-2-4 Little Lotto 11-14-15-19-29 Mega Millions...
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Cornhole!
(Local News ~ 04/01/12)
On Thursday, April 5, a Cornhole Tournament and Bake Sale will take place at Northview High School to benefit the NHS Post Prom. Cost is $15 per team, and the event begins at 6 p.m. The plan is, weather permitting, for the event to take place in the parking lot...
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Easter Egg Hunt!
(Local News ~ 04/01/12)
The American Legion Post 2 will conduct its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 7, at 1 p.m., at Forest Park. The event will be hosted by the American Legion Riders. In the event of inclement weather, the hunt will take place at the Brazil National Guard Armory...
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Library honoring National Library Week
(Local News ~ 04/01/12)
The United States will celebrate libraries April 9-13, with National Library Week, and the Brazil Public Library is taking part. The following are a list of items and events taking place that week:...
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Reader disappointed with state of roads
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/01/12)
To the Editor: I would have to agree with my fellow Brazil comrade in regards to the roads in Brazil. Exactly. Where are our tax monies going? I would have to say -- growing up -- I lived outside of town, down a gravel road. My siblings and I called it Washboard Lane...
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Veterans Group Loyalty Day picnic scheduled
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/01/12)
To the Editor: The Clay County Veterans Group is having the Clay County Veterans Loyalty Day Picnic May 5. The place is yet to be determined. All Clay County Veterans and spouses can attend this event for free of charge. If anyone would like to donate prizes and/or money can do so by mailing a check to Michael R. Holland, 609 E. National Ave., Rm 104, in the Clay County Courthouse...
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Food Pantry Chairman gives thanks
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/01/12)
To the Editor: On Friday past, I talked with the Mayor's (Brian Wyndham) secretary concerning a low spot in the alley adjoining the Emergency Food Pantry. This low spot has been a problem for a number of years as it would hold water that would make it unpleasant to stop into when getting out of vehicles. I am pleased to report the problem was corrected within a few hours and we are well pleased with this service by the city...
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In defense of politics
(Column ~ 04/01/12)
A common insult aimed at someone trying to accomplish something in the public realm these days is to say, "He's playing politics with the issue." And if you want to disparage a policy decision? "It was political." Or dismiss an action as barely worth discussing? "Oh, that's just politics."...
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Asking, 'What if ...'
(Column ~ 04/01/12)
I had sent a letter to President Obama many months ago, suggesting a few ideas of mine. I'm adding some to it now: I wrote suggesting the military draft be started up again, and every able person between certain ages be trained for one year (male and female) and if they object they serve in a non-profit facility away from their home area...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 04/01/12)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Applications The Brazil City Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of firefighter. Application packets may be picked up at the fire department from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 04/01/12)
Brazil Class of 1972 The Brazil Class of 1972 is seeking addresses for the following classmates: Elizabeth Allen, Rose Burnstead, Mary Beth Goodhart, David Burke, Patricia Guinn, Linda Love, Randy Love, Mary McAuliffe, Jennifer Milburn, James Stewart, Sally Walls, John Wells and Angelia Williams...
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Political Forum set for April 16
(Local News ~ 04/01/12)
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce and Clay County Farm Bureau will host a political forum Monday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m., at the YMCA of Clay County. All local and state candidates have been invited to the event. "The purpose of the forum is to let the community ask questions of the candidates based on what they feel is most important to them, or to meet the candidates if they don't know them," Chamber of Commerce President Lynne Llewellyn said...
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A Journey of 'Faith'
(Local News ~ 04/01/12)
For the past four years, Tom and Marsha West, Poland, Ind., have been hard at work building one form of transportation that is rarely seen in small town Poland -- a 60-foot steel boat. The boat, named "Faith," is sitting in an unused tennis court next to their home on State Road 42...
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Lugar dances on health care mandate in primary
(State News ~ 04/01/12)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Like many Senate Republicans who have spent a few decades in Washington, U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar was for the individual health care mandate before he was against it. Of course, in 1993, the individual mandate was the mainstream Republican alternative to a universal health care plan being pushed by then-First Lady Hillary Clinton. ...
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