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Finally! Tony Kanaan gets elusive Indy 500 victory (Professional Sports ~ 05/27/13)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Tony Kanaan had the car. He had the nerves. And he finally had the luck. Now he has the trophy, too. Kanaan won his first Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, ending 12 years of frustration with a crowd-pleasing victory for the popular Brazilian driver... -
Staunton Elementary School Honor Roll
(Local News ~ 05/27/13)
Staunton Elementary School Honor Roll Fourth Grading Period First-Grade All A's Josiah Bell, Cameron Bennett, Kaden Bissinger, Emery Campbell, Caleb Carta, Dakota Davis, Kaylee Dupin, Brooklyn Eldridge, Kirra Fields, Elias Guzman, Nicholas Kaufman, Anna Keith, Liam Moore, Maddox Nichols, Lane Notter, Emily Ringo, Kinleigh Salyers, Madison Shorter, Kannon Smith, Carmyn Spugnardi, Martina Sutherland...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 05/27/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: Van Buren Alumni Reunion Plans are in place for an alumni reunion for Van Buren High School graduates. Those interested in attending the alumni reunion are encouraged to e-mail vanburenbluedevils@gmail.com...
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Festivals and Fairs Schedules
(Community News ~ 05/27/13)
2013 Clay County Fairs and Festivals Schedule June 7 -- Christmas At The Park Strawberry Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., at Clay County Courthouse, June 7-13 -- Clay City Fair at Clay City Park. Fireworks on June 8 and parade on June 12, June 8-9 -- Clay City Pottery Festival at Clay City Park,...
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Resident thankful for attention to 'rubble'
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/27/13)
To the Editor: We, the residents living on the LT Clark Compound, wish to thank the volunteer fire department for clearing the trees off State Road 42 at the 450 East location at 2 a.m., May 21. Also, thank you to Clay County Highway for cleaning the rubble...
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NHS program offers thanks for support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/27/13)
To the Editor: The Transitional Work Experience Program at Northview High School would like to express appreciation publicly for our business partners' personal interest, support and endeavor. We would also like to thank the businesses who have provided a monetary donation to this program, which provides my students a paid incentive to do their best at their jobsite and gives my students motivation during their transition from school to work. ...
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Cloverleaf expresses gratitude (Letter to the Editor ~ 05/27/13)
To the Editor: Cloverleaf wants to thank residents, staff, families and local businesses for their support during last week's National Nursing Home events. Each of the following businesses provided door prizes for our facility: Page's, Lynn's Pharmacy, Subway, Jocie's, Fusion, YMCA, Curves, Casey's East, Hardee's, McDonald's, Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut, Kroger, Razor's, A Cut Above, Fiesta, Good Year Warren Tire, Casey's West, Donna Black: Avon Representative, Computer Central, Eddie's, Southern Care, Papa John's, Pappy's, Harmony Diner, Samson and Delilah, Fun Time Aquatics, Sugar and Spice, Vista Care, CBS, Walgreens, Tony's Grill, Starbucks, The Coffee Grounds, Sam's Hardware, Little Caesar's, Brazil Family Restaurant, Sherwin Williams, Long John Silvers, Double N Diner, Hilton Garden Inn, Anytime Fitness, First Financial, Rachel's Place, Catos and Luxury Nails.. ... -
You didn't pay for it so give it back
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/27/13)
To the Editor: I am writing this letter to whoever decided that they were entitled to my gazing ball and stand. I have wanted a gazing ball for many years, but was unable to find the particular color I wanted. A few weeks ago, while shopping, I was so surprised to look up and see a gazing ball in the exact color I had been searching for, for so long...
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Bill Gates never calls (Column ~ 05/27/13)
It's hard to believe after all the publicity, but we still have people coming into Computer Central in Brazil who've accepted a phone call from "Microsoft Windows service." The caller's hook is always to say some problem has been detected on their computer which will have to be "fixed" remotely. For the record, on any given computer they can always find something to "fix."... -
It happened to me; it can happen to you
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/27/13)
To the Editor: On Monday, May 20, I was traveling through Staunton on my way home to Brazil with my 2-and-a-half-year-old son. We drive through Staunton instead of traveling United States 40 because Staunton is pretty -- the ponds, the trees, corn fields, etc...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 05/27/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Summer Food Program The YMCA of Clay County will be serving up the 2013 Summer Food Program again this year. The program will take place at Forest Park Elementary May 22-July 26, and at the Y July 29-Aug. 7...
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Two Rosedale men arrested
(Local News ~ 05/27/13)
CLAY CITY -- Two Rosedale men were arrested during the weekend after allegedly stealing two vehicles. According to information provided by officials with the Clay County Sheriff's Department, officers were dispatched to an area in Clay City late Friday evening in reference to a stolen vehicle...
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Obituary Notices
(Obituary ~ 05/27/13)
Elaine Neese Berkowitz, 53, who is remembered for her charm, beauty and tremendously caring nature, passed away May 23, after a long battle with cancer. A service will take place at the First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bedford St., Stamford, on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 10 a.m. ...
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Hazel A. James
(Obituary ~ 05/27/13)
Hazel A. James, 97, Center Point, passed away May 23, 2013, at St. Vincent Clay Hospital at 10:40 a.m. Services will take place Tuesday, at 11 a.m., at the Center Point United Methodist Church, with Pastor Bob Kumpf officiating. Burial will follow at Center Point Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday at the church one hour prior to services...
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Fire department to flush hydrants
(Local News ~ 05/27/13)
Brazil Fire Department Fire Chief Jake Bennett recently contacted The Brazil Times to remind residents of the department's tentative hydrant testing schedule. Bennett said testing and flushing of hydrants will take place in the southwest part of Brazil Tuesday...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 05/27/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center May 25-27: Leaving the Scene of an Accident Kneeland, Arron, 19 Awaiting Arraignment Kneeland, Arron, 19 Sanders, Taylor J., 19 Averill, Kenneth, 51 Okulovich, Anthony E., 51...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 05/27/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 2-2-4 Pick Three-Evening 4-1-5 Pick Four-Midday 0-7-3-4 Pick Four-Evening 8-1-6-9 My 3-Midday 4-7-4 My 3-Evening...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 05/27/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 8-2-5 Daily Three-Evening 0-6-0 Daily Four-Midday 2-4-7-8 Daily Four-Evening 3-3-5-5 Mix and Match 9-15-18-32-50...
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Golf Camp
(Local News ~ 05/27/13)
Forest Park Golf Course will host a Junior Golf Camp June 10-13. Students in grades kindergarten through fifth will take part from 4-6 p.m., with students in grades 6-12 taking part from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The camp includes instruction, a T-shirt and pizza party as well as a skills competition. Cost to take part is $45 and $35 for each additional sibling...
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White Knuckle Ride
(Local News ~ 05/27/13)
The sixth White Knuckle Ride, hosted by the American Legion Riders of Post 2, Brazil, will take place Saturday, June 8. The ride will start and end at the new post on North Depot Street. The cost is $20 per rider, or $30 per couple. The price includes a T-shirt and door prizes...
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Fish Fry
(Local News ~ 05/27/13)
The second Clay County Search and Rescue Country Rhodes Fish Fry will take place from 4-7 p.m., June 22, at the Forest Park Pavilion. The event is an all-you-can-eat affair. For further information, call Rick Fisher at 812-223-3352, Terry Eagline at 812-605-2437 or Derick Eaglin at 812-605-2046...
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NHS Office Hours
(Local News ~ 05/27/13)
Northview High School's main office will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the summer months, from 8 a.m.-noon, beginning June 12 through July 22. Transcripts and work permits may be obtained during those times. The office will reopen for regular business hours Tuesday, July 23...
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Dinner Time!
(Local News ~ 05/27/13)
The Lady Volunteers of Staunton will conduct a community dinner Friday, June 21, from 4-7 p.m., at the Staunton Community Center.
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BCB to open 2013 season (Local News ~ 05/27/13)
The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, will present its opening performance of the 2013 season Sunday, June 2, at 8 p.m., at the Forest Park Band Shell or Pavilion if it is raining. The opening night is titled, "Do You Hear The People Sing?" It will feature three musical operas... -
Clay City students graduate (Local News ~ 05/27/13)
Taking a trip down memory lane seemed fitting to 2013 Clay City High School graduate Madison Booe. Booe was one of 63 seniors who went through the school's annual commencement Saturday. During her time at the podium, she asked her classmates to reminisce about their days in school, invoking memories of the sixth-grade camping trip, the senior picnic, sectional championships, water balloon fights and more... -
Quakers use long ball to advance past Northview (High School Sports ~ 05/27/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor TERRE HAUTE -- Monday afternoon's sectional semifinals proved to be dramatic for all teams involved and depending on which team you were rooting for, it was both good and bad for Wabash Valley teams. Terre Haute North recorded a run in the top of the seventh inning to edge past Martinsville by a 4-3 count. ...
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