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Area family offers thanks to community
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/10/13)
To the Editor: I want to thank Nick French and French Funeral Home for the services they conducted. I think Nick French did a terrific job. They went beyond the call of duty. I also want to thank the people of Brazil and Clay County for coming out during our time...
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Inmate concerned about health
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/10/13)
To the Editor: I have had melanoma in the past. I am supposed to have PETscan every three months. I am to check my skin for suspicious spots. I have noticed a spot on my arm that looks like the spot that turned out to be malignant. Melanoma is a very aggressive and deadly form of cancer. Catching it in its early stages is crucial...
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Indiana resident honored by proclamation
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/10/13)
To the Editor: Gov. Mike Pence has signed a proclamation declaring March to be Opportunity in Indiana Month. I am very honored the governor would approve this proclamation that I had created. The goal of this is to recognize the pursuit of opportunity is a core Indiana value...
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Expressing worry over Federal Reserve
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/10/13)
To the Editor: Thomas Jefferson once proclaimed: "If the American people allow private banks to control the issuance of their currency, first by inflation and then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all their property until their children will wake up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered."...
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Lawmakers reach halfway point
(Column ~ 03/10/13)
Indiana lawmakers are past the halfway point of the 2013 legislative session. The bills that passed the Senate during the first half of session have been sent to the House of Representatives for consideration, and likewise, the Senate has received bills from the House...
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Columnist asks where money goes
(Column ~ 03/10/13)
Over the last few weeks, as the deadline for the congressionally mandate budget cuts known as the "sequester," came and went, we got a taste of how difficult cutting federal spending actually turns out to be. The news is disconcerting: Thousands of fewer food safety inspections, some 70,000 fewer children in early education programs, people with mental illness losing access to treatment, civilian employees of the military furloughed, ships and aircraft going without maintenance ... ...
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Veterans Expo scheduled for Tuesday
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
A Veterans Expo will take place March 12, 2013, at the V.F.W. Post 972, 1111 Veterans Square, Terre Haute. The event will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 812-242-6472 or 812-242-6447.
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 03/10/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place March 8-10 at the Clay County Justice Center: Awaiting Arraignment Gunzel, Tabitha, 30 Gunzel, Paul W., 30 Scobee, Dustin Reece, 26 Johnson, David M., 48 Frazier, Harry R., 35 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment...
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Northview percussion squad places second
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
VINCENNES -- On Saturday, the Northview High School Indoor Percussion unit placed second in PSA Division at the Vincennes Lincoln Invitational. Northview scored a 82.15 in the Indiana Percussion Association (IPA) contest, placing behind Avon "A," which finished with an 82.70...
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NHS Winter Guard moves to state finals
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- On Saturday, the Northview High School Winter Guard advanced to the Indiana High School Color Guard State Finals. Competing in the Indiana High School Color Guard Association (IHSCGA) State Preliminary contest at Decatur Central, the Knights placed fourth in World Class Division with a score of 75.70...
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Knights of Columbus offering presentation
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
Kennedy Crossing invites all church members, Knights members and family to attend a special event Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Guests will hear from the Hart family from Clay City about how they use vegetable oil as fuel, make soap out of by-products and teach overseas...
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Council accepts mowing bid
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
CENTER POINT -- The Center Point Town Council met for its regular monthly meeting recently. After conducting a public hearing on a stormwater project grant proposal, the council read three bids for mowing at the water tower and park...
- Kayaking Time! (Local News ~ 03/10/13)
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Council receives property updates
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
CARBON ---- The Carbon Town Council met recently for its regular monthly meeting. Town attorney Eric Somheil first reported judgments have been made against town residents Kathy Taylor and John Allen concerning their properties. Next, Dennis Rightsell reported approximately $1,200 worth of stainless steel PVC piping is needed for one of the town lagoons for water testing...
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Upcoming Meetings
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area meetings as provided to The Brazil Times: Park Board To Meet The Brazil Parks and Recreation Board will conduct its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m., in Brazil City Hall Council Chambers. General business will be discussed...
- Special Performance (Local News ~ 03/10/13)
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 03/10/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Storm Spotter Training 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...
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Bucshon to conduct art competition
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
Congressman Larry Bucshon (Republican, Indiana's 8th District) will conduct a Congressional Art Competition open to all students who are currently enrolled in high schools located in the 8th District. The winner of the 8th District's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol along side artwork from other contest winners nationwide...
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Cold shooting Eels fall in regional
(High School Sports ~ 03/10/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor MARTINSVILLE -- Clay City's shooting touch left it at the most inopportune time on Saturday afternoon. The Eels simply couldn't buy a basket over the final three quarters of their Martinsville Regional match-up against Jac-Cen-Del and the result was a 48-38 loss that ended Clay City's season prematurely at 15-9 overall...
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YMCA to host youth dance Friday
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
The YMCA of Clay County will conduct a youth dance Friday, March 15. The dance is open to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders. Students should bring their student identification or other document showing their grade. The dance will begin at 8 p.m., and end at 10:30...
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Disaster plan session set
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
Disaster planning at the Brazil Public Library will take place Monday, April 15, at 6 p.m. Clay County Emergency Management Director Bryan Husband and the Indiana Red Cross will be at the library to discuss why residents should have a plan and how to build a survival kit...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 03/10/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 2-7-4 Daily Three-Evening 3-6-8 Daily Four-Midday 5-9-8-2 Daily Four-Evening 5-7-1-2 Mix and Match 8-14-30-39-42 Cash 5 7-11-21-31-33...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 03/10/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 6-9-5 Pick Three-Evening 9-7-2 Pick Four-Midday 5-3-2-1 Pick Four-Evening 5-6-2-1 My 3-Midday 0-6-1 My 3-Evening...
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Sheila Marie Stadler
(Obituary ~ 03/10/13)
Sheila Marie Stadler, 68, went to be with the Lord she loved Friday, March 8, 2013, after a valiant battle with cancer. Her courage and positive attitude was an inspiration to many people. She is survived by her loving husband Arthur William, children Andrew Paul, Riley, John Ralph, Clay City, and Mary Amy, Terre Haute...
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Kathleen (Kathy) Bell-Walker
(Obituary ~ 03/10/13)
Kathleen (Kathy) Bell-Walker passed away peacefully March 9, 2013. Kathy was born to George and Norma (Stewart) Bell in Jackson Township, Brazil, on Aug. 13, 1953. She graduated from Brazil High School, class of 1971, and later Indiana State University in 1977...
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Jerry S. Spelbring
(Obituary ~ 03/10/13)
Jerry S. Spelbring, 62, Poland, passed away at Union Hospital, March 8, 2013, following a two-year battle with cancer. Jerry was born in Brazil Aug. 22, 1950, the son of James E. and Alma (Spelbring) Frost. Jerry graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1968 and attended Purdue University...
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Obituary Notices
(Obituary ~ 03/10/13)
Betty Lou (Hugg) Voress, 79, Brazil, passed away March 8, 2013, at Meadows Manor East Nursing Home with her family by her side. Services will be Monday, March 11, 2013, at 10 a.m., at Lawson-Miller Chapel in Brazil. Burial will follow at Clearview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Legion Post No. 2 rebuilding fund, P.O. Box 9, Brazil, Ind., 47834. Visit www.lawson-millerchapel.com to light a candle in her remembrance...
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Dinner Time!
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
The Lady Volunteers of Staunton will serve a dinner at the Staunton Community Center Friday, March 15. Serving will be from 4-7 p.m., or until food runs out. The menu will consist of pork loin, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, salad, homemade dinner rolls, desserts, coffee, tea and lemonade...
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Church Program Scheduled
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
The Little Historic Church at Carbon will have its monthly program Friday, March 15. There will be a pitch-in dinner at 6 p.m., with the program beginning at 7. This month, entertainment will be provided by the Crimson Cross Quartet. The public is welcome to attend...
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Gospel Performance
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
Union Street Quartet will perform in concert at First Christian Church Saturday, March 16. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Union Street Quartet is composed of Aaron McCune, Andrew Goldman, Toby Hitchcock and Ryan Seaton. There is no cost to attend the event, but love offerings will be accepted...
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Community Bingo!
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
Cloverleaf Healthcare will host a Community Bingo event Wednesday, March 20, at 2 p.m. All Clay County residents are invited to attend the event. For more information, call 446-2309.
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Center Point applying for stormwater grant
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
CENTER POINT ---- The Center Point Town Council conducted a public hearing recently concerning the IOCRA Stormwater Improvements Project, led by Kristy Jerrell, grant administrator. Center Point will be applying for a grant through Indiana Office of City and Rural Affairs for stormwater improvements in the town...
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'Dead Serious' coming to NHS
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
Junior high and high school students, as well as their parents and other community members, are invited to attend an upcoming musical at Northview High School. "Dead Serious ... About Life" is a musical written to appeal to teenagers. The play begins at Todd and Stephanie's house. Their parents have left for the weekend, and a party is about to begin...
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Cracker Barrel set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
The third Clay County Cracker Barrel of 2013 will take place Saturday, March 16, at the Bowling Green Community Building. Clay County Farm Bureau and the Clay County Chamber of Commerce co-sponsor the event. Recently, Clay County Farm Bureau representative Marshall Nuckols told The Brazil Times he has received confirmation from State Representatives Bob Heaton (House District 46), Jim Baird (House District 44) and Alan Morrison (House District 42) as well as State Senator Tim Skinner (District 38) and John Waterman (District 39) and all five will attend the event.. ...
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'Film IT'
(Local News ~ 03/10/13)
Resident partners up for film project Brazil resident Scott Blake, 44, has been working in the entertainment industry producing props and costumes since 2004 and is now teaming up with cinematographer Steven Houser on the Indiana Film IT Project. Blake is the owner and operator of Yordreem Productions (www.yordreem.com), a costume and prop business. ...
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