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More musings on festival
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/11/13)
To the Editor: I have been reading all the letters in The Brazil Times regarding the now canceled Popcorn Festival. I moved here eight years ago from Valparaiso, Ind., which will celebrate its 35th Popcorn Festival this coming September. This event has a tremendous parade, food booths, a five-mile race, vendors, etc...
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More on festival demise
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/11/13)
To the Editor: This is about the Popcorn Festival. Let's get the true facts out there Park Board: If you needed more money, go to the Christmas In The Park. I understand they don't pay anything. Let's be fair, Park Board. It wasn't because they got turned down over the alcohol, it was the death threats they were getting...
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Funeral Home was a big help
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/11/13)
To the Editor: My stepmother passed away this past week. She had no life insurance and the death was very unexpected. She was only 46. I have never been the one to plan a funeral before. I was freaking out and lost. Nick French made our lives so much easier with a very compassionate and understanding hand...
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No need for system
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/11/13)
To the Editor: Parents and community members did not ask for a grading system of schools. As a mother of four children, I don't care about a letter grade that can be manipulated by politicians and that only really reflects children's socioeconomic background...
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Too bad festival is over
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/11/13)
To the Editor: To the board of the Popcorn Festival: It's a shame you stopped the Popcorn Festival. In case you haven't noticed, there are signs throughout the park that read, "No alcoholic beverages allowed." There are reasons for this, the main reason being the children...
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Kids and computers equals chaos
(Column ~ 08/11/13)
They are back at school now, or soon will be. Ended is a summer of fun playing with the family computer, of adding really neat stuff, of helping poor mom or dad or grandma or grandpa get their computer running better. Next come the days when parents and grandparents show up at Computer Central in Brazil, and probably computer servicers all over the county, with problems. Always they can't imagine how it got that way, but suddenly it's become very slow or has innumerable pop-ups...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 08/11/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 8-6-8 Daily Three-Evening 7-7-7 Daily Four-Midday 8-0-9-7 Daily Four-Evening 9-9-1-6 Cash 5 2-10-14-17-31 Mix and Match 11-14-43-44-46...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 08/11/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 7-4-7 Pick Three-Evening 4-6-3 Pick Four-Midday 7-8-9-3 Pick Four-Evening 4-6-8-5 My 3-Midday 7-0-6 My 3-Evening...
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Greencastle man faces drug charges
(State News ~ 08/11/13)
GREENCASTLE -- A Greencastle man was arrested at his home early Saturday morning on numerous meth related charges. According to information provided by the Indiana State Police, Joshua D. Dalton, 32, Greencastle, was arrested and preliminarily charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine (a class B felony), Possession of Methamphetamine (a class D felony), Possession of Precursors (a class D felony), Dumping Controlled Waste (a class D felony), Possession of a Syringe (a class D felony), Maintaining a Common Nuisance (a class D felony), Neglect of a Dependent (a class D felony) and Possession of Paraphernalia (a class A misdemeanor).. ...
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Students attend filming of show
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
Students from Studio One Dance by Cindy were recently invited to compete at the "Believe" dance competition with the Abby Lee Miller Dancers from the television show, "Dance Moms." According to those who attended, the Abby Lee Miller Dancers posed and signed shirts, phones and anything for other students. The moms, according to those attending, were just as receptive...
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Retired teachers attend fall workshop
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
The Indiana Retired Teacher's Association conducted its Fall Officers' Workshop for Area 4 July 24, at the Beef House, Covington. Many topics were discussed at the meeting, which was directed by Don Metzer, Area 4 Director, and Nancy Tolson, Executive Director of the Indiana Retired Teacher's Association...
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Box fan donations needed
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
The Brazil Township Trustee's Office is 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. Persons wishing to donate box fans for the program may bring the fans to the Trustee's Office, 37 W. Kruzan St., Brazil, or call Brazil Trustee T.J. Sneddon at the office at 446-9511 to have the fans picked up...
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Stevenson reunion takes place
(Community News ~ 08/11/13)
CORY -- The annual reunion of the descendants of William T. and Anna C. (Moss) Stevenson took place Aug. 3, at the Cory Volunteer Fire Department Community Room. The reunion was formed Aug. 16, 1954, at Forest Park in Brazil. Those attending this year were: "Missy" Rehmel, Brandon Rehmel, Kristi, Haley, Brooke and Angela Harris, Scott M. ...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 08/11/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: Baysinger Family Reunion The annual Baysinger family reunion will take place Aug. 18, at Forest Park Shelter No. 12, north of the pavilion. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m...
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Annual 9/11 dinner set for Sept. 10
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
The annual 9/11 law enforcement and first responders dinner will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10, at East Side Christian Church, 400 N. Church St., Brazil. The dinner, scheduled to begin at noon, will consist of ham and beans, cornbread, salads and dessert...
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Time For A Clinic!
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
NMK takes part in DCI clinic School started Monday for Clay Community Schools students, but members of the Northview Marching Knights have already been practicing for the upcoming season. And on Saturday, the Marching Knights had a chance to perform at Lucas Oil Stadium earlier than normal...
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Award-winning art on display
(State News ~ 08/11/13)
ROCKVILLE -- Those interested may stop by the Art Gallery in Rockville to check out the watercolors of last year's "Best of Show" award winner, by associate member Christine Ardelean, Avon. The display will be at the gallery through the end of August...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/11/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Main Street Meeting Main Street Brazil will conduct its monthly meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12, at the Brazil Public Library. The organization will welcome Historic Landmarks of Indiana representative Tommy Kleckner as a guest speaker...
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Brain health seminar scheduled in Terre Haute
(State News ~ 08/11/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- Two nationally renowned experts on brain health will be in Terre Haute to headline two days of programs for the general public and medical professionals dealing with issues of memory loss, Dementia, Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease Sept. 13-14...
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Robert Ballou secures Midwest Sprint Car Series victory at Lincoln Park Speedway
(Professional Sports ~ 08/11/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- Slick Griffin was a well known part of the Indiana racing family and a fixture at Lincoln Park Speedway nearly every Saturday evening. So it was only fitting that after his untimely loss during the off-season that the Putnamville oval would play host to the "Slick Griffin Memorial" race for UMP Super Stocks...
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Brazil's Doug Heck picks up Paragon Speedway sprint win
(Professional Sports ~ 08/11/13)
Times Staff Report PARAGON -- Brazil's Doug Heck powered away from the field late in his sprint car feature at Paragon Speedway Saturday to win by 10-car lengths. Thirty-eight sprint cars were in the pit as Brazil's Daylan Chambers won the second of four heat races and Heck was third in his heat race...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 08/11/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center Aug. 9-11: Awaiting Arraignment Perez, Rosario, 33 Garrard, Jeffrey D., 27 Timmerman, James, 35 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Alexander, Scott E., 33 Weekender...
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Rev. Oval Brenton 'Brent' Harden
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
Rev. Oval Brenton "Brent" Harden, 84, Logansport, formerly of Center Point, passed away Aug. 10, 2013, in Logansport, Ind. He had been in declining health for the past two years. Brent was born June 7, 1929, in Clay County, the son of William and Esther Mae Fischer Harden...
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Delois Fair Taylor
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
Delois Fair Taylor, 79, Ellisville, Miss., died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013, at South Central Regional Medical Center, Laurel, Miss. A memorial service took place at 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, at Covington County Church of Christ on Highway 588. Bro. Mike Conley and Bro. Gregory Michael Cole officiated...
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Obituary Notices
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
Brian K. "Moe" Meeks, 58, Brazil, passed away Aug. 8, 2013, at 4:40 a.m., at Cloverleaf Nursing Home. A memorial service will take place Monday, at 7 p.m., at French Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Monday. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association in his memory. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Light a candle in his memory at www.frenchfuneralhome.com...
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Community Dinner
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
The Lady Volunteers of Staunton are hosting a community dinner Friday, Aug. 16, at the Staunton Community Center. The event will begin at 4 p.m., and conclude at 7 p.m. The menu will consist of pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, sauerkraut salad, dinner rolls and desserts. In addition, coffee, tea and lemonade will be available...
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Special Meeting Scheduled
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
The Clay County Commissioners will conduct a special meeting Thursday, Aug. 15, at 10:30 a.m., in the Commissioner's Courtroom, Clay County Courthouse, 609 E. National Ave., Brazil. French Funeral Home representative Nick French will conduct a presentation during the meeting for memory monuments...
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Attention Football Parents!
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
Attention All Football Parents: Would you like to wish your footballer good luck for the upcoming 2013 season? The Brazil Times will be publishing a football preview Aug. 22, 2013, for the Northview High School squad. Parents interested in wishing their favorite player good luck for the year are encouraged to advertise in the special section...
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Elks 'Pets for Vets' a success
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
The Brazil Elks Lodge 762 had $1,000 to use as part of a grant from the Elks National Foundation for its "Pets for Vets" event in mid-July. They used $1,010. Through the grant, the Elks Lodge reduced the dog and cat adoption fee for retired and active military to $25 for dogs and $20 for cats...
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Old Settlers Picnic set
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
BOWLING GREEN -- The 145th Bowling Green Old Settlers Picnic has been scheduled for Aug. 22-24. Arts, crafts, flea markets and food booths will be located on the square in Bowling Green, beginning at 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22. The booths will be open by noon, Friday, Aug. 23, and 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 24...
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Annual Halie's Rainbow Golf Tourney scheduled
(Local News ~ 08/11/13)
The fourth Halie's Rainbow: Halie Hite Memorial Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, at the Oak Ridge Golf Course, Brazil. A shotgun start is set for 8:30 a.m., with cash prizes awarded to the top two teams as well as last place team...
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Reba F. Kallansa
(Obituary ~ 08/11/13)
Reba F. Kallansa, 71, Brazil, formerly of Marshall, Ill., passed away at 7:37 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9, 2013, at her residence following an extended illness. Born to Milo E. Collier and Nancy Katherine Bishop Collier in Marshall, Ill., on October 28, 1941, she was a legal secretary with many legal offices in the Wabash Valley and Indianapolis...
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