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'Cat Caretaker' grateful for support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/09/13)
To the Editor: This is a profuse, profound and an eternally grateful thank you, thank you, thank you to The Brazil Times and any and all people of Clay County, and any other places who have donated items to the Humane Shelter. We have received many of the items on our wish list. So many people have donated so many things that we never seem to have too many of...
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'Running on Empty' 5K a great success
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/09/13)
To the Editor: Too many people the numbers that were published by the Indiana Department of Education came as a shock. For others, they were not. The report showed that in Clay County, 51 percent of all students were on the free and reduced lunch program...
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Legislation needs to look at universities
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/09/13)
To the Editor: As an Indiana citizen today, I watch my fellow native Hoosiers entwined in the economic clutches of bureaucratic officials who go home every night with another bag of money drained from the wallets of our own communities. There are too many governments and organizations that have been destroyed because their so-called leaders have tried to benefit personally...
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Computers do strange things
(Column ~ 06/09/13)
On the second Tuesday of each and every month your computer could, and indeed should, do strange things. If all goes smoothly, I'll come into my office at Computer Central in Brazil on Wednesday to find our computers have rebooted in the middle of the night...
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Carnival discount tickets available June 14
(Local News ~ 06/09/13)
Local residents may save some cash during the 78th Rotary Club of Brazil 4th of July Celebration -- scheduled for June 27-July 4 -- with advance sales of $15 discounted "Pay-One Price" ride tickets. The discounted tickets will be available at local banks beginning Friday and remain on sale through June 26 only...
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CCS to conduct board meeting Thursday
(Local News ~ 06/09/13)
The Clay Community Schools (CCS) Board of Trustees will conduct its monthly meeting Thursday, June 13, at Central Administrative Offices, 1013 S. Forest Ave., Brazil. Prior to the start of the meeting, bids for milk and dairy products, bread and bun products, and third party purchasing services for food and cafeteria supplies will take place...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 06/09/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: John Jones-Richard Vanatti Reunion The John Jones-Richard Vanatti reunion will take place June 15, at the Forest Park Pavilion. The event will begin at 11 a.m., and conclude at 4 p.m...
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Box fan donations requested
(Local News ~ 06/09/13)
The Brazil Township Trustee's Office is once again asking for donations of box fans to assist residents without air conditioning or who have small children and those with breathing problems in their households. The donations may help to save lives during the summer heat...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 06/09/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Preschool Screenings Screenings for children who will be 4-years-old by Aug. 1, 2013, and will enter kindergarten in August 2014, will be offered in June at the Linking Education to Adults, Adolescents and Preschoolers (LEAAP) Center, 501 E. Jackson St., Brazil...
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Van Buren all-school reunion meeting
(Community News ~ 06/09/13)
All classes from Van Buren High School have planned an all-school reunion for Saturday, Sept. 28, at Traditions. Happy hour and sign-in will begin at 5 p.m., with a dinner scheduled at 6:30 p.m. To purchase tickets for the reunion, log on to www.wepay.com/events/high-school-alumni-......
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Southern Indiana Vintage Camper Rally scheduled
(State News ~ 06/09/13)
VIGO COUNTY -- The Southern Indiana Vintage Camper Rally will once again be coming to Terre Haute. This is the fifth season for the event, which will take place Thursday, June 13, through Sunday, June 16. The event will take place at Fowler Park and Pioneer Village, located just south of Terre Haute, on East Oregon Church Road...
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Linton police continue search for missing woman
(State News ~ 06/09/13)
LINTON -- The Linton Police Department has been working round-the-clock on the case of a missing Linton teen and LPD Chief Troy Jerrell is asking anyone with information to come forward. "We're making progress. There's been some headway," Jerrell said. "But there are unanswered questions and we still do not know Katelyn's whereabouts."...
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Brent Beauchamp tops sprint car field at Lincoln Park Speedway
(Professional Sports ~ 06/09/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- One night removed from an emotional night when modified pilot Derek Groomer took the checkered flag at Bloomington Speedway sporting a tribute scheme for close friend Josh Burton, Steve Peeden repeated the feat in his super stock at Lincoln Park Speedway...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 06/09/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center June 7-9: Awaiting Arraignment Sowers, Jessie Allen, 21 Marrero, Brian K., 48 Disorderly Conduct Marrero, Brian K., 48 Public Intoxication Marrero, Brian K., 48...
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Indiana in Brief
(State News ~ 06/09/13)
Archdiocese downsizing in Southern Indiana BATESVILLE, Ind. (AP) -- The archdiocese of Indianapolis says it will decrease the number of parishes in southern Indiana from 30 to 20 due to shifting populations in area communities. Archbishop Joseph Tobin announced the move Friday at a news conference in Batesville, the base of one of three Catholic church districts where the changes will be made. The other two districts are based in Connersville and Seymour...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 06/09/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 1-2-2 Pick Three-Evening 1-3-2 Pick Four-Midday 0-8-7-3 Pick Four-Evening 2-7-1-6 My 3-Midday 3-6-6 My 3-Evening...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 06/09/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 1-3-6 Daily Three-Evening 4-9-6 Daily Four-Midday 6-3-1-2 Daily Four-Evening 9-0-9-7 Cash 5 9-10-18-23-29 Mix and Match 13-18-19-27-30...
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Customer Appreciation
(Local News ~ 06/09/13)
Jack's Bait and Tackle will conduct a Customer Appreciation Day Saturday, June 15, at its facility, 2799 W. CR 950 N., Brazil. Ham, beans and cornbread will be served as well as hot dogs. In addition, there will be a drawing during the event, as well as live entertainment...
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Lillian Elizabeth (Brown) Whitaker Morlan
(Obituary ~ 06/09/13)
Lillian Elizabeth (Brown) Whitaker Morlan, Brazil, formerly of Greencastle, went home to be with her Lord on her 98th birthday, June 5, 2013. Services for Liz will take place at Lawson-Miller Chapel, Monday, June 10, 2013, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Chris Gregg officiating...
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Diana Lynn Ziemendorf
(Obituary ~ 06/09/13)
Diana Lynn Ziemendorf, 61, Brazil, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Union Hospital, Terre Haute. She was born Aug. 23, 1951, in Mishawaka, Ind., to James and Mary Jo Ziemendorf. Diana was a 1969 graduate of Staunton High School, who enjoyed sewing, crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren...
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James Gregory "Greg" Loveall
(Obituary ~ 06/09/13)
James Gregory "Greg" Loveall, 27, Brazil, died June 5, 2013, in Terre Haute. He was born in Brazil, April 15, 1986, the son of Jack Lee and Janis (Keeler) Loveall. He had attended Northview High School, The Cumberland Academy and the Linking Education to Adults, Adolescents and Preschoolers (LEAAP) Center...
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William R. Briggs
(Obituary ~ 06/09/13)
William R. Briggs, 72, Clay City, died June 6, 2013, at Union Hospital, following a brief illness. Bill was born March 1, 1941, in Richland Center, Wis., the son of William M. and Charlotte (Keyes) Briggs. He graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School with the class of 1959, and then Purdue University in 1967 with a degree in Educational Industrial Technology...
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Brazil man injured in canoe accident
(Local News ~ 06/09/13)
CRAWFORDSVILLE -- Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a canoe accident that took place Friday evening on Sugar Creek, 10 miles downstream of Crawfordsville. Christopher Wilson, 22, Brazil, sustained a dislocated shoulder as a result of the accident...
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Pasta Dinner!
(Local News ~ 06/09/13)
The Fontanet Action Community Team will conduct a pasta dinner Saturday, June 15, from 2-7 p.m. Cost is a freewill donation. The event will take place at the Fontanet Community Building.
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'Rockin' at the Library!'
(Local News ~ 06/09/13)
The Brazil Public Library will host "Rockin' and Reading with Leonardo," Wednesday, June 12, at 1:30 p.m. Leonardo will strum into town with his humorous, high-energy musical program that inspires little rockers to become big readers. The highly interactive performance has plenty of sing-a-longs, hand signs and dance moves...
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Ellspermann to speak at club meeting
(Local News ~ 06/09/13)
Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann will be the guest speaker at the Clay County Republicans' Monday, June 17, meeting. As Lt. Governor, Ellspermann manages five stage agencies, including the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, the Office of Energy Development, the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, and the Office of Tourism Development...
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BCB to honor Wayne Parkins
(Local News ~ 06/09/13)
The Brazil Concert Band (BCB), under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, will honor retiring bandsman Wayne Parkins in a special edition concert titled, "Hail To The Chief," Sunday, June 16, at 8 p.m., rain or shine. Parkins joined the band in 1945 as a sousaphone player. His musical mentors in the band were Anton Massinon and Wilford Dobson...
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Sinders to lead AIC district
(Local News ~ 06/09/13)
Clay County Commissioner President Paul Sinders was recently elected District President of the Association of Indiana Counties' (AIC) West Central District. Sinders was elected during the organization's annual meeting in Putnam County, which took place in May...
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78 Years!
(Local News ~ 06/09/13)
Rotary 4th of July Celebration kicks off Saturday The 78th Rotary Club of Brazil 4th of July Celebration will begin June 27, and conclude July 4. However, the annual Go-Kart races will kick-off the pre-celebration events Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16...
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Clay County duo gets split in FS the Magazine All-Star game
(High School Sports ~ 06/09/13)
By MATT MCKINNEY Times Staff Reporter ROCKVILLE -- After successful high school basketball careers, Northview's Ashley Hughes and Clay City's Blake Cesinger were able to throw on their respective jerseys and lace up their shoes one last time in the FS the Magazine All-Star game in Rockville on Saturday evening...
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