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Field Day Photos
(Local News ~ 05/15/12)
Six-year-old Kameron Fullerton (front) helps his partner Zane Mankins, 6, cross the finish line during the Kindergarten Sack Race Monday at the Forest Park Elementary School Field Day. Kameron is the son of Crystal Fullerton and Eric Rawley, Brazil, while Zane is the son of Chenoa Mankins, Brazil...
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Donations
(Local News ~ 05/15/12)
The Brazil Lions Club is currently accepting used eyeglasses and hearing aids for donations through a recycling program. Donation boxes have been set up at Terre Haute Savings Bank, 260 E. National Ave., Brazil, or The Brazil Times, 100 N. Meridian St., Brazil...
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Food Giveaway
(Local News ~ 05/15/12)
The Church of Our Lord Jesus, 708 E. Hendrix St., Brazil, will conduct a food giveaway Saturday, June 9, from 1-3 p.m. For more information, call 446-3110.
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Club News
(Community News ~ 05/15/12)
Tri County Community Club The Tri County Community Club met at the Oak Grove Baptist Church April 18, with Bonnie Hardwick and Sandy Maines furnishing the meat for the pitch-in luncheon. It was a great meal. Wilma Holsapple gave the blessing. Our afternoon business meeting was opened by our president, Rhonda Tincher, with all repeating the club creed and the pledge to the American Flag...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 05/15/12)
Staunton Alumni Banquet The 2012 Staunton High School Alumni Banquet will take place Saturday, May 19, at the First Christian Church Family Life Center. Fellowship will begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6. Reservations may be made before May 12 by calling 446-1231...
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Graduations
(Community News ~ 05/15/12)
Six students from Clay County were among the 2,000 students who received degrees during graduation ceremonies April 28 at Indiana Wesleyan University's main campus in Marion. Graduating were: Indiana Wesleyan University is an evangelical Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church, which has its world headquarters in Indianapolis. The University was founded in 1920 and is committed to liberal arts and professional education...
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Birthdays
(Community News ~ 05/15/12)
Lora and Dora Burkett Lora and Dora Burkett are turning 80 May 26, 2012. Their children would like to invite family and friends to a surprise open house Sunday, May 20, from 2-5 p.m., at the Freedom Community Building. Gifts may be omitted, but cards and a "funny story" would be appreciated...
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Jill Ann Owen and Charles Daniel Gilbert
(Engagement ~ 05/15/12)
Jill Ann Owen and Charles Daniel Gilbert are proud to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding on Friday, June 8, 2012, at 5 p.m., at their home. Ernie Rush will minister the wedding. An outdoor wedding and reception is planned. Jill is the daughter of Jane Frye and Thomas Owen. She is a 1999 graduate of Northview High School...
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Misty Ann Rissler and Earl Charles Moody
(Engagement ~ 05/15/12)
Misty Ann Rissler and Earl Charles Moody are proud to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage June 30, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., at an outside wedding. Misty is the daughter of Philip and Joan Rissler, Brazil. She is a 2009 graduate of Northview High School. She is employed at the Double-M-Diner as a manager and waitress...
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Arnel Gilbert
(Obituary ~ 05/15/12)
Arnel Gilbert, 89, Terre Haute, died Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus in Terre Haute. He was born May 14, 1922, in Harrogate, Tenn., as the son of Samuel and Sarah "Addie" Fletcher Gilbert. Following graduation from high school, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from August of 1942 until his Honorable Discharge Jan. 13, 1946...
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Shirley Anne Price
(Obituary ~ 05/15/12)
Shirley Anne Price, 84, Brazil, went to Heaven on May 14, 2012. She was born on April 12, 1928, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Morris Walker Hawkins and Gertrude Elizabeth Claffey Hawkins. She lived to serve her Lord and Master and her beloved family...
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Kent Douglass Johnson
(Obituary ~ 05/15/12)
Kent Douglass Johnson, born Dec. 12, 1942, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012. Kent was born to the late Jesse W. and Nadine Carter Johnson, Dec. 12, 1942, in Indianapolis. Kent attended Broad Ripple High School and Indiana University. He lived in Utah, California, and Brazil, Ind., where he met his wife and companion of 36 years, Diana Johnson (Dee Dee Deakins)...
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Jack Lee Blann
(Obituary ~ 05/15/12)
Jack Lee Blann, 76, Oaktown, passed away at 5 a.m., Sunday, May 13, 2012, at his residence. He was born June 13, 1935, in Vincennes, to Rollie Blann and Fidelis (Owens) Blann. He married Opal Hollingsworth July 30, 1955, and she preceded him in death Aug. 8, 2008...
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Library program set
(Local News ~ 05/15/12)
Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Karen Staub will be at the Brazil Public Library May 17, beginning at 6 p.m., to provide a presentation on Indiana's edible and medicinal plant species. She will also bring some treats from her back yard for those in attendance...
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Area church hosting breakfast Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/15/12)
Bee Ridge Church will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast Saturday, May 19, from 8-11 a.m., at the church, located on North Kennedy's Crossing Road. Menu items will include bacon, eggs, egg casserole, rolls and more. The meal will be prepared by the Bee Ridge Breakfast Crew...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 05/15/12)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: City Reminder Officials with the Brazil City Garage recently issued a reminder for all residents that due to the Memorial Day Holiday, scheduled for Monday, May 28, trash pickup will run one day behind for that week...
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Seat belt enforcement, Clickit or Ticket, to begin
(Local News ~ 05/15/12)
The Indiana State Police Putnamville District, along with other Indiana State Police districts across the state, will participate in Indiana's 2012 Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement, which will begin Friday, May 18. The national mobilization will take place throughout the Memorial Day holiday period and is supported by thousands of law enforcement agencies and traffic safety advocates across the country...
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Fish Fry!
(Local News ~ 05/15/12)
Berea Christian Church, 1995 W. CR 800 N., Brazil, will host a Jonah Fish Fry Saturday, from 4-8 p.m., at the church. Cost is $8.50 for adults and $4.50 for children 10-under. All proceeds will go to support mission trips.
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Spring Fling!
(Local News ~ 05/15/12)
Forest Park Elementary School will host its annual Spring Fling Thursday, May 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. There will be a variety of games and dinner for Forest Park Elementary students and their immediate families. Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to participate in the activities planned for the evening...
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Treat!
(Local News ~ 05/15/12)
Eight-year-old Matt Reed slides down a bounce house at Eastside Elementary School Monday. Reed, a second-grader in Nona Lancaster's class, was one of several Eastside students who had the chance to enjoy the bounce house through the school's Positive Behavior Support System. Matt is the son of Mark and Kimberly Reed, Brazil...
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New Main Street president has ideas
(Local News ~ 05/15/12)
New Brazil Main Street, Inc., President Lee Lewis recently told The Brazil Times the organization has several events on its docket. Lewis was voted in as President of the organization during its April meeting. One of the events Lewis said the organization has planned is a "Beautification Day," scheduled for Saturday, June 2...
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Knights to march in parade
(Local News ~ 05/15/12)
For the first time in several years, the Northview High School Marching Knights will take part in the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade. The parade is scheduled to take place Saturday, May 26, beginning at noon. It will televised locally on WISH-TV (based in Indianapolis) and nationally on the NBC Sports Network...
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Balloon Launch!
(Local News ~ 05/15/12)
In honor of National Nursing Home Week (NNHW), which is May 13-18, the Exceptional Living Center of Brazil had a balloon launch for its residents and staff. The theme for this year is "Celebrating the Journey." Mayor Brian Wyndham briefly spoke with the residents before counting down to release the balloons. Each balloon holds a resident's name, address and phone number inside, so whoever finds the balloon has the opportunity to communicate with the residents...
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Vincennes dampens Northview senior night
(High School Sports ~ 05/15/12)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Northview got contributions in various forms from each of the eight seniors in the lineup against Vincennes Lincoln Tuesday night. However, the Alices were able to scratch out a run in the top of the seventh inning to edge the Knights 5-4 in non-conference baseball...
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Bulldogs collar Clay City on softball senior night
(High School Sports ~ 05/15/12)
By STEVEN PENN Times Staff Reporter CLAY CITY -- Clay City softball fell to Union (Dugger) in Tuesday's Senior Night game, 1-0. After the game, head coach Jason Sinders praised his seniors for all their hard work. "We have a great group of seniors ... ...
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Knight wins two events, several Northview athletes qualify for regional
(High School Sports ~ 05/15/12)
By MATT MCKINNEY Times Staff Reporter GREENCASTLE -- Usually with experience yields positive results, but that was not the case for Northview's Leeanna Knight in Tuesday's track and field sectional. The sophomore finished first in both long jump and 100-meter dash Tuesday evening. Knight also won the 100-meter dash in 2011...
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I-70 accident results in injuries
(Local News ~ 05/15/12)
Tuesday evening, off-duty Indiana State Police Trooper Brent Robinson was traveling westbound on Interstate 70 near the 22-mile marker and came upon a three-vehicle crash involving a passenger car and two tractor-trailer combinations. The crash resulted in critical injuries to the driver of the passenger car and no injuries to either tractor-trailer driver. Trooper Robinson provided medical attention until arrival of firefighters and paramedics...
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