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Message to Congress
(Editorial ~ 06/16/13)
I've noticed a recurring question as I talk to people about Congress. What can be done, they wonder, to get Congress back on track? Is our national legislature capable of serious policy making? At a time when polls say that jobs and the economy are Americans' chief concern Congress has not passed a single piece of economic legislation. Instead, it's focused on investigations...
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Computers do, in fact, fail
(Editorial ~ 06/16/13)
People always seem surprised when something goes wrong with their computer, not counting the kid who threw his down the stairs. When it comes to computers, though, a whole lot of things can go wrong before you take an axe to them. Computers have a bunch of non-moving parts through which a small amount of electricity flows. ...
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The wonder of Camp 'K'
(Column ~ 06/16/13)
I think we can all remember the excitement we felt when we drove through the front gate at Camp Krietenstein for the very first time for summer camp. For the last 91 summers, scouts have been making the same journey out to Camp K. The front entrance has seen vans, buses, cars, trucks and the occasional smart car...
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Committee thankful for support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/16/13)
To the Editor: The Clay Community Skatepark is under construction and the youth in our community are anxiously awaiting its completion. It took many businesses and people countless hours to prepare for the construction of the skatepark, including Pike Lumber Company, C.C. Cook and Son Lumber Company, Forsythe Burial Vaults, and Process Development and Fabrication (PDF)...
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Why aren't people up in arms?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/16/13)
To the Editor: I have lived in rural Brazil for two years and I spend a lot of time driving around town. I've lived in a half-dozen communities of varying size and have questions about Brazil. Why are the streets in such an awful state of disrepair? Why aren't the taxpayers up in arms about it?...
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Family offers thanks to community
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/16/13)
To the Editor: The families of George Wm. And Marietta Slack would like to thank everyone who donated to Community Missionary Church and the Humane Shelter in honor of their loved ones. Thank you for the prayers, cards, flowers, food and many kindnesses shown to us during this time...
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Indiana Lottery
(Other Record ~ 06/16/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 7-9-6 Daily Three-Evening 9-1-7 Daily Four-Midday 0-3-8-4 Daily Four-Evening 4-2-6-0 Cash 5 2-21-25-28-35 Mix and Match 6-13-14-19-42...
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Illinois Lottery
(Other Record ~ 06/16/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 2-4-6 Pick Three-Evening 4-2-0 Pick Four-Midday 4-1-3-0 Pick Four-Evening 1-1-8-8 My 3-Midday 1-1-5 My 3-Evening...
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Harold N. Belcher
(Obituary ~ 06/16/13)
Harold N. Belcher, 74, Quincy, passed away at his residence on June 14, 2013. He was born on July 17, 1938, at Carlyle, Clinton County, Ill., and was the son of the late Herschell Noah and Zelma Salina (Meyer) Belcher. He married Eleanor (Goldsborough) Belcher on Sept. 6, 1959, and she survives...
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Elaine Neese Berkowitz
(Obituary ~ 06/16/13)
A memorial and remembrance service for Elaine Neese Berkowitz will take place at Zion United Church of Christ, Poland, Saturday, June 29, at 2 p.m. Family and friends wishing to share happy memories are encouraged to do so. Following the service, a reception will take place in the church basement until 6 p.m., for friends and family to come together to share stories celebrating her life...
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Shyanne Renee Clark
(Obituary ~ 06/16/13)
Shyanne Renee Clark, 18, Brazil, passed away on June 9, 2013 at her residence. The family has entrusted French Funeral Home with her care. Per her wishes cremation will take place. A memorial gathering will take place at a later date. Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in her remembrance...
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Alice M. Sutherlin
(Obituary ~ 06/16/13)
Alice M. Sutherlin, 98, Knightsville, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Funeral services will take place on Monday, June 17, 2013 at noon at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, with Pastor Fred Bault officiating. Interment will follow at Boone- Hutcheson Cemetery...
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Water utility project could be costly
(Local News ~ 06/16/13)
KNIGHTSVILLE -- A water utility project to replace damaged lines in two sections of town could cost over a million dollars, according to a preliminary rate analysis by Callahan Consulting Group, LLC. Jeremy Callahan presented the report, which included MEI Engineering's latest estimate of $1.381 million for the project, during the Knightsville Town Council meeting Tuesday...
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Park Board discusses beer garden
(Local News ~ 06/16/13)
The Brazil Park and Recreation Board met for its regular monthly meeting Tuesday in the City Hall Council Chambers. After the reading of last month's minutes and the treasurer's report, Park Superintendent Bill Houck reported several trees have been cut down in city parks for safety purposes. Houck also reported hay cutting and weed spraying has been done in city parks. Additionally, Houck said several community members have been helping with landscaping around parks...
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Baby Photo Contest ends July 10
(Local News ~ 06/16/13)
The Crisis Pregnancy Center of Brazil (CPC) will once again sponsor the annual Baby Photo Contest fundraiser during the 2013 Clay County 4-H Fair. Prizes, donated by local merchants, will include savings bonds and various other items and certificates for the three winners...
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McCullough doubles up at Lincoln Park
(Professional Sports ~ 06/16/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- A day before Fathers Day, Greencastle's Doug McCullough provided his father with a prime gift as he claimed not just the UMP Super Stock feature, but called his shot in claiming the bomber feature minutes later...
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Honored!
(Local News ~ 06/16/13)
Brazil Concert Bandsman Chief Wayne Parkins (left) was honored by Brazil Concert Band Director Matthew S. Huber at the band's concert in Forest Park Sunday evening. Parkins, an accomplished sousaphone player with the band, is retiring after several decades of performing...
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Cesinger to play hoops for Warriors
(High School Sports ~ 06/16/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Clay City graduate Blake Cesinger flew a bit under the radar for much of his high school basketball career and that can happen at a smaller school. However, it worked out to the benefit of new Wabash Valley College basketball coach Mike Carpenter...
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