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Finkbiner formally charged
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Federal prosecutors say an Indiana man tricked 10 teenagers in nine states into performing sex acts online that he secretly recorded and used to coerce them into making more sexually explicit videos. Prosecutors formally charged 39-year-old Richard Finkbiner with child sexual exploitation, extortion and possession of child pornography in Indianapolis on Tuesday. They plan to seek an effective life sentence if Finkbiner is convicted...
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Northview teacher wins lottery prize
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Northview industrial technology teacher James Latta's pockets are going to be a little fatter. Latta stopped for a soda and bought a $5 Double Platinum 20X Scratch-off ticket from a Rockville store, which ended up being worth $120,000...
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Club News
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club The Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club met at the home of Shirley Koehler on June 28. Marilyn Bott gave the blessing before the pitch-in meal was enjoyed. Lauralee Hawkins, vice president, called the meeting to order with Norma Diel leading the pledge to the American flag and Homemakers Club Creed...
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Club News
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Tri Kappa Tri Kappa is inviting all ladies in the community to the Tri Kappa Euchre-Rama for the 2012-13 season. The event will begin in September. Team up with friends and join the fun. Cost to participate in the league is $25 per person. Teams play Euchre once a month, September through May...
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Club News
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Alpha Omega Chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority The Alpha Omega Chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority will have its birthday dinner at 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, at the Renaissance Reception and Conference Center, 101 W. National Ave., Brazil. Cost is $19.26 per person...
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Weddings
(Wedding ~ 07/10/12)
Misty Joan Staggs and James Edward Gorrell Misty Joan Staggs, the daughter of Rita and Robert Lamb and the late Carl Duncan, and James Edward Gorrell , the son of Robbie Grubb (Ron) and Jim Gorrell (Linda) are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children on July 14, 2012, at 4 p.m., at the National Guard Armory, Brazil. A reception will immediately follow...
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College News
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Joseph Lee Hart Joseph Lee Hart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hart, Brazil, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in visual arts with a concentration in graphic design. The commencement ceremony took place at Pensacola Christian College Wednesday, May 9...
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College News
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Kaci Kehrt Kaci B. Kehrt was recently named to the College of Pharmacy and Health Science Dean's List for Spring 2012 at Butler University.
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College News
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
Lilliana Hoag Brazil resident Lilliana Hoag was recently named to the University of Saint Francis' Dean's List for the spring semester 2012. Students on the list maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or above and had to carry at least 12 credit hours...
- Reunions (Community News ~ 07/10/12)
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4-H Fair to add 'Discover the Farm' this year
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
Did you know that a cow produces an average of 6.3 gallons of milk each day or that there are more than 400 different varieties of cheese? Come "Discover the Farm," during the 2012 Clay County 4-H Fair. Purdue Extension is inviting all to come learn about agriculture as participants visit the many activities at the fair...
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Book Sale scheduled
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
The Friends of the Library will conduct a book sale July 11, from 4-7 p.m., and July 12-14, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will take place in the garage across the street from the library. For further information, call 443-5871.
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Organization to meet July 17
(State News ~ 07/10/12)
WEST TERRE HAUTE -- The Terre Haute After 5 meeting will take place from 6:30-8:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, at the Providence Center, located on the campus of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. The guest speaker will be WTWO Meteorologist Jesse Walker. In addition, Plainfield resident Laura Borja will discuss, "Peaks, Porches and Backyards." Special music will be presented by Elizabeth West...
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Scout with local ties honored
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
Samuel Stull, son of former Cory resident Sarah Brown, received his honored Eagle Scout Award Sunday, June 24, in West Lafayette. Samuel is the grandson of former Cory resident Marlene Mattox, and great-grandson of the late Forrest Mattox, Cory. He is the great-nephew of Kate Gilbert, Cory, and cousin to Jean Meyer, Brazil...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 07/10/12)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in the Hoosier Lottery: Sunday Daily Three-Evening 9-2-8 Daily Four-Evening 1-8-2-7 Lucky 5-Evening 18-23-25-27-29 Quick Draw 5-6-8-9-10-11-17-22-26-28-35-36-38-49-52-55-56-61-72-73...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 07/10/12)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in the Illinois Lottery: Sunday Pick Three-Midday 5-0-5 Pick Three-Evening 5-3-4 Pick Four-Midday 8-5-9-4 Pick Four-Evening 4-5-0-5 Lucky Day Lotto 2-14-15-21-25 Monday...
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New group forming
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
The Scrapettes are proud to announce their new scrapbooking group. They are asking anyone to come have fun with them, make new friends and preserve memories. Cost is $5 per person and all money goes to the senior center for cost of use of the building...
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Public Record
(Court News ~ 07/10/12)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse June 6-9: Circuit Court -- Civil Capital One Bank Vs. James R. Tow: Civil Collections Robert W. Bridgewaters Vs. Nedra E. Bridgewaters: Domestic Relations Capital One Bank Vs. Shirley Fry: Civil Collections...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 07/10/12)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Board To Meet A regular meeting of the Brazil Board of Public Works and Safety will take place Wednesday, July 11, at 10:30 a.m., in Brazil City Hall Council Chambers. General business will be discussed and the public is welcome to attend...
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Betty Jean Warren
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Betty Jean Warren, 84, Brazil, passed away at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, July 9, following a lengthy illness. She was born in rural Vincennes, Jan. 28, 1928, the daughter of Roland P. and Effie Arlene (Hummel) Walker. Betty graduated from Vincennes Lincoln High School with the class of 1946. Following high school she worked for Indiana Bell for several years...
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Delores C. (Lawson) Howald
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Delores C. (Lawson) Howald, 82, Brazil, passed away July 9, 2012, at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, with her family by her side. Delores was born May 3, 1930, the daughter of Floyd and Verna (Girton) Lawson, in Harmony, Ind. She was part of the Van Buren graduating class of 1948...
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Rev. Charlotte Deloris Hay
(Obituary ~ 07/10/12)
Rev. Charlotte Deloris Hay, 80, Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord July 6, 2012, at 12:35 p.m. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 2 p.m., at DeBaun Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Dr., Terre Haute. Rev. Jeff Bridgewater officiated...
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Fans Available
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
Free box fans are now available to Brazil and Brazil Township residents at the Brazil Township Trustee's Office, 37 W. Kruzan St., Brazil. Persons who do not have air conditioning, or who have small children, or those with breathing problems are eligible for a free fan and should bring current identification to the office...
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Council votes to increase rates
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
STAUNTON -- To little fanfare Monday, the Staunton Town Council passed a water rate increase for in-town residents. The council met in June for a public hearing regarding the situation, but tabled the issue during that meeting after several residents expressed concern with the rate increase...
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Third 'Halie's Rainbow' tourney set for July 21
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
The third "Halie's Rainbow" Halie Hite Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, July 21, at the Oak Ridge Golf Course. One of the organizers of the event, Shelly Lambert, told The Brazil Times a big crowd is expected again this year...
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Finkbiner formally charged
(Local News ~ 07/10/12)
A Brazil man was formally charged Tuesday with exploiting at least a dozen male and female teenagers from nine different states into performing sex acts on webcam. In April, Richard L. Finkbiner, 39, was preliminarily charged with two counts of sexually exploiting two minors. However, after three months of additional investigating, officials announced Tuesday that Finkbiner faces more charges related to the alleged sextortion scheme...
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