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Reunions
(Community News ~ 02/24/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: Staunton Alumni Reunion Alumni of Staunton High School are planning their annual banquet, which will take place May 18, 2013. They will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first graduation of the school...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 02/24/13)
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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Shelter cats also need help, too
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/24/13)
To the Editor: I am a cat. I live at the Clay County Humane Shelter. I am one of the lucky ones. I will not be euthanized. I have many friends here. We have clean cages, good food and people to take care of us, who love us. We hope we can find a forever home...
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Pondering thoughts while hiking
(Column ~ 02/24/13)
A hawk screamed its unhappy welcome on a windy, gray, wintry day in Owen Putnam State Forest. My wife and I went hiking on Monday. We talked about how we wanted to explore a new place on our way down snaky State Road 246. On a whim, we jaunted down a side road from State Road 46 to the state forest's office on our way to McCormick's Creek State Park in Spencer...
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Ohio organization lends needy hand
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/24/13)
To the Editor: Once in a while, Humane Society Shelters will make the mainstream news, but very rarely, if ever, do you hear about the other organizations that work behind the scenes, yet play an instrumental role in the success and future of our shelters...
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Veterans Expo set for March 12 in Terre Haute
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- Wabash Valley veterans should take note of a Veterans Expo scheduled for March 12. The event will take place at the V.F.W. Post 972, 1111 Veterans Square, Terre Haute, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will include an employment fair, educational services, supportive services and veterans information and resources...
- New Rotary Member (Local News ~ 02/24/13)
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Congress: What's ahead
(Column ~ 02/24/13)
Earlier this year, it seemed there might be some hope for Capitol Hill when Congress dealt easily with raising the debt ceiling. But don't let that single episode fool you. As President Obama and House Republicans circle each other over the forthcoming budget cuts known as the "sequester," it's a reminder that Congress and the White House have a complicated legislative agenda ahead -- and that none of the items on it will come easily...
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Northview percussion unit wins invitational
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
NEW PALESTINE -- The Northview High School Indoor Percussion Unit placed first in PSA Division at the Indiana Percussion Association (IPA) New Palestine Invitational Saturday. The Knights finished the contest with a score of 74.50, besting North Harrison's 74.15 second-place effort...
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Historical Society to meet March 4
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
The Clay County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, March 4, in the lower level of the museum. The guest speaker will be Michelle Bennett from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Indiana State University (OLLI at ISU). OLLI is a non-profit, membership organization open to all adults, but geared toward individuals 50-older, regardless of academic background...
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Local students serve as pages at Statehouse
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- The following students recently served as Indiana House Pages during the 2013 session of the Indiana General Assembly: Bryce Britton, 18, senior, Northview High School, and Tyler Miller, 18, senior, Northview High School. The Indiana House of Representatives offers the opportunity for students between the ages of 13-18 to visit the Statehouse and experience a full day of legislative activity...
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Storm Spotter training
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
Free training for storm spotting will take place at the Brazil Public Library Monday, March 11, at 4:30 p.m. The training will include interpretation of cloud structure and radar images associated with severe weather. The event is free and open to anyone...
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Red Cross Chapter to begin fundraising campaign
(State News ~ 02/24/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- The American Red Cross Wabash Valley Chapter will kick off its annual Save the Day Fundraising Campaign Thursday, Feb. 28, at 5:30 p.m., at the American Red Cross Wabash Valley Chapter, 700 S. 3rd St., Terre Haute. The organization hopes to raise $65,000 in 60 days throughout Clay, Greene, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties in Indiana, and Edgar County in Illinois to help support the delivery of the Red Cross mission...
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Farm Bureau District 7 meeting slated for March 6
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
CLAY CITY -- Indiana Farm Bureau's District 7 Spring Meeting and legislative update will take place March 6, at Wabash Park Camp and Retreat Center, 304 E. CR 650 S., Clay City. Registration will begin at 6 p.m., with a meal being served at 6:30 p.m...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 02/24/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 6-2-2 Pick Three-Evening 3-8-1 Pick Four-Midday 0-7-8-5 Pick Four-Evening 2-0-3-8 My 3-Midday 4-7-4 My 3-Evening...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 02/24/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 2-0-3 Daily Three-Evening 3-7-7 Daily Four-Midday 6-1-6-9 Daily Four-Evening 8-2-1-3 Mix and Match 25-34-42-44-49 Cash 5 6-15-20-22-36...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 02/24/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center Feb. 22-24: Weekender Braswell, Gary, 50 Buchanan, Nina N., 27 Gwinn-Girton, Della M., 45 Johnson, John E., 24, Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Byerly, Jeremy Wayne, 29...
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'Elephant'-size prices for health care
(State News ~ 02/24/13)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The cost of health care for an additional 400,000 low income residents is something nobody in the Statehouse seems to be able to nail down firmly this year, even as the crucial decision about whether to expand Medicaid bears down on lawmakers midway through their annual session...
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Mary Bussart
(Obituary ~ 02/24/13)
Mary Bussart, 102, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at Union Hospital, Terre Haute. She was born April 27, 1910, in Cloverland, Ind., to George Emory and Anna Weaver Englehart. Mary was a 1928 Staunton High School graduate and was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Ralph Bussart and her brother Albert Englehart...
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Merle Dale Crafton
(Obituary ~ 02/24/13)
Merle Dale Crafton, 98, Center Point, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at Cloverleaf Healthcare in Knightsville. Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 25, at the Moore Funeral Home in Brazil with burial to follow at Brown Cemetery in Center Point. Services will be officiated by Myron James...
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Dorothy M. (Cox) Mosher
(Obituary ~ 02/24/13)
Dorothy M. (Cox) Mosher, 85, Concordia, died Thurs., Feb. 21, 2013 at Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, Kan. Funeral services will take place at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 25, at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home with Dr. Rex Fuller officiating. Burial will follow the services at Hollis Cemetery, Hollis...
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Auditions
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
The Community Theatre of Clay County, Inc., recently announced auditions for its upcoming performance of the comedy, "Never Too Late." Auditions will take place at the Lark Theater on National Avenue, Brazil, at 2 p.m., March 10. The show requires a cast of nine actors and actresses of varying ages from 25-years-old and older...
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Make A Bird Feeder!
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
Youth ages 7-under are invited to stop by the Brazil Public Library Thursday, Feb. 28, between 6-7 p.m., to make a winter bird feeder. The craft event is free and open to the public. For further information, call the library at 448-1981.
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Musical Performance
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
The Community Theatre of Clay County, Inc., will present the choral revue "An Evening With The Masters," March 1-2, at the Lark Theater, Brazil. All performances will be preceded by a dessert buffet served at 6:30 p.m., with the shows beginning at approximately 7:15 p.m...
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Incoming seniors sought for event
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 2 is currently seeking soon-to-be seniors at both county high schools to be part of Hoosier Boys' and Girls' State. Tammy Young, who coordinates the events for the Ladies Auxiliary, recently told The Brazil Times there has been little interest for the upcoming dates...
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House of Hope sets up new fundraiser
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
Officials with the House of Hope, 5525 United States 40, Brazil, are setting up for another round of fundraisers. The first event they have scheduled is a Chicken and Dumplings Dinner/Silent Auction, set to take place March 9, at the facility. The event will take place from 4-7 p.m., with the silent auction closing at 6:30 p.m...
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Lincoln Day Dinner set
(Local News ~ 02/24/13)
The annual Clay County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner will take place Friday, March 8, at North Clay Middle School. The event is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. This year, the guest speaker will be Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson. Lawson is the 61st Secretary of State for Indiana...
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Local athletes compete in indoor meet
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor GREENCASTLE -- Northview and Clay City sent some of its top athletes to compete in an indoor club track meet at DePauw University on Saturday. With the indoor state meet on the horizon, athletes from around the state along with Kentucky and Illinois were on hand to battle for top finishes in preparation for the outdoor season this spring...
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Eels and Knights seeking sectional titles this week
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Sectional play in boys basketball gets underway this week around the state with both Northview and Clay City hitting the road in hopes of capturing a championship. The Knights travel to Mooresville to take on the host Pioneers on Tuesday night for a 6 p.m. contest and the Eels are at White River Valley Friday evening for a 7:30 p.m. battle with the winner between Shakamak and Union...
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