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Community Notes
(Local News ~ 02/07/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Post Prom Information The Northview Post Prom Committee is asking junior parents for donations for the 2013 post prom. Those interested in sending donations are asked to mail them to Post Prom Committee, 3150 W. SR 340, Brazil, Ind., 47834...
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Elk Performance Set
(Local News ~ 02/07/13)
The Brazil Elks Lodge No. 762 will host comedian Jeff McDonald Saturday, Feb. 16. Cost to attend is $17 in advance or $20 at the door. An appetizer bar will be included in the price of the ticket. The event will take place in the Brazil Elks Lodge on the third floor...
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Canned Food Drive!
(Local News ~ 02/07/13)
Cub Scout pack 101 recently had a canned food drive to help out the needy this winter. They brought in more than 150 canned items to donate to the local food pantry. They also learned about citizenship and how to be a good citizen in their community...
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Reunions
(Local News ~ 02/07/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: Boy Scout Reunion Boy Scout Troop 95 of Brazil, was formed in 1967. Currently, more than 50 young men have achieved Eagle Scout rank through the troop. In celebration of the milestone, and in conjunction with an Eagle Scout Ceremony, a reunion is being planned...
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Brazil Buzz
(Local News ~ 02/07/13)
Snowflakes are falling, ever so gently. I do not mind. Four years ago in April, on a cloudless day, we brought a ray of sunshine home to the little blue house at the end of the road. Tootie Mae Sartor lights up our lives even on the darkest days. She knows how to referee when the windowpanes rattle from time to time in this little haven of love...
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Helen Mae Chezem
(Obituary ~ 02/07/13)
Helen Mae Chezem, 94, Brazil, passed away Feb. 6, 2013, at Cloverleaf Nursing Home. Helen was born Feb. 19, 1918, to George and Hazel (Proud) Phillips. She attended Brazil schools, but graduated from Van Buren High School in 1936. After two yeas at Indiana State, she began teaching in a one-room school in Dick Johnson Township...
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Bucshon co-sponsors medical bill H.R. 523
(Local News ~ 02/07/13)
On Wednesday, Congressman Larry Bucshon (Indiana District 8) signed on as an original co-sponsor to the "Protect Medical Innovation Act," put forth in a bipartisan manner by Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.) and Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wis.). H.R. 523 would repeal the 2.3 percent excise tax on the medical industry included in the Affordable Care Act...
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Chamber healthcare forum set for Feb. 26
(Local News ~ 02/07/13)
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce will host a health care reform presentation during its luncheon meeting Feb. 26. All meetings take place at noon, at the Renaissance Reception and Conference Center, 101 W. Jackson St., Brazil. Old National Insurance representative Pat Carney will be on hand at the meeting to share the latest information about health care reform and the impact to small and large employers...
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Carbon discusses water regulations
(Local News ~ 02/07/13)
CARBON---- The Carbon Town Council met for its regular monthly meeting Monday. Council member Dennis Rightsell opened the meeting by reading from documents from the state of Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission concerning Senate bill 132, which focuses on collecting water resource data...
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Clay City seeks to repave roads
(Local News ~ 02/07/13)
CLAY CITY---- During the Clay City Town Council meeting Tuesday, the council looked at two estimates for cleaning the town's water towers. The first estimate from Leary Construction Company was for $10,900 per tank, which included putting wax back on the water towers. The second estimate was from Kessler Tank Company for $5,600 per tank, which included putting wax back on the towers. They also gave an estimate for sand blasting and recoating for $25,000 per tank...
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Student's art featured at North Clay
(Local News ~ 02/07/13)
A weave 13-year-old Cheyenne Monfort created in art class will be permanently on display at North Clay Middle School. Monfort's piece of art was recently selected for purchase through the school's student art collection. Her weaving was framed and will be on display in a hallway at the school, along with artwork created by last year's recipients, Kaytlin Galloway and Ashley Heck...
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Martha Lou Hasler
(Obituary ~ 02/07/13)
Martha Lou Hasler, 85, Clay City, was called home to Glory, Feb. 7, 2013, at Union Hospital following complications of a stroke. She was born in Champagne County, Ill., Sept. 27, 1927, the daughter of Albert and Jennie (Bond) Greenwood. In her youth, she attended Merom Elementary school in Merom, Ind. ...
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North Clay wrestling team opens with wins
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/13)
Times Staff Report North Clay opened the junior high wrestling season with a pair of victories in dual match action. The Knights topped Southmont to start the season by a 51-48 score and added a 62-51 victory over Martinsville West. The Knights got pins from Braden Nevins (80), Austin Cook (110) and Jacob Hendrich (140) against Southmont with Evan Foley (95) winning by decision along with Blake Wharton (115) and Logan Metz (120). ...
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Frigid shooting Knights fall to visiting South Putnam
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The opening eight minutes of Thursday's basketball game against visiting South Putnam was a snap shot of what was a tough shooting evening for the Knights. The Eagles held the Knights to 32-percent shooting (19-of-58) from the field during the game as South Putnam came away with a 53-49 decision to send Northview to a fourth consecutive loss...
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Eels claim SWIAC victory over T-Birds
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/13)
BY STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times CLAY CITY -- There is still a lot of basketball to play, but Clay City moved into a special position with a 60-46 victory over visiting North Central Thunderbirds. Most high school basketball teams that lose four starters and seven players on a sectional championship team follow with a down year, a rebuilding season...
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