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Western Indiana Conference wide open for 2013 football season
(High School Sports ~ 08/22/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview Knights have designs of returning to the chase for the Western Indiana Conference title after a difficult season in 2012. However, the rest of the conference won't succumb easily to the Knights. Below is a look at how the rest of the conference shakes out heading into the 2013 season...
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Raetz, Knights hit the ground running during offseason workouts
(High School Sports ~ 08/22/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor A new era of Northview football officially gets underway Friday evening as the Knights take the field at Indianapolis Broad Ripple. Head coach Mark Raetz takes the field for his first regular season contest leading the program. However, much of the work leading up to that contest against the Rockets started months earlier...
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Knights hope experience leads to success for offense
(High School Sports ~ 08/22/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Inexperience is oftentimes the greatest enemy to a football team and Northview's offense certainly showed that during the 2012 campaign. After suffering just three shutout losses since the 2002 season, the Knights were blanked four times last year alone. ...
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Defense a work in progress for 2013 Knights
(High School Sports ~ 08/22/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview defense is looking for a season of improvement after allowing nearly 27 points per game last season and dropping seven games. However, on the positive side is the fact that those numbers are a bit inflamed by a loss to 5A rival Terre Haute North (L, 55-0) and to Indianapolis Cathedral (L, 62-0), the eventual Class 4A state champion. Take away those totals and the Knights allowed just 18.5 ppg...
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Brazil Buzz
(Column ~ 08/22/13)
Washday So, you are doing your washing Complaining as you do Throw them in and set the dial Wait and you are through Well, it was not quite easy when I was a kid, When washday rolled around many things, you did The old wringer washer sat behind the door...
- A Look Back (Community News ~ 08/22/13)
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/22/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Trash Notice Due to Labor Day, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 2, the Brazil City Garage will run one day behind for trash pickup that week. For further information, call 448-8501...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 08/22/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: Chamberlain Family Reunion The Chamberlain reunion will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, at 12:30 p.m. The reunion will take place at the Old Chamberlain home place, 10857 N. Murphy Rd., Brazil...
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Fontanet Bean Dinner slated for weekend
(Local News ~ 08/22/13)
The annual Fontanet Bean Dinner will take place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24, at the Bean Dinner Grounds (Holloway Grove). The event is scheduled to begin Friday at 6 p.m., with the serving of bowls of beans until they are gone Saturday, Aug. 24...
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Officers stress safety during season
(State News ~ 08/22/13)
With Labor Day approaching, Indiana Conservation officers are stressing safety on the water and in the woods. Labor Day generally marks the end of the summer boating season for Hoosiers and the beginning of Indiana hunting seasons. Officers are encouraging boaters to continue to be mindful of safe boating techniques during the final days of summer and for hunters to revisit safety plans...
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Indiana State sets up Family Day
(State News ~ 08/22/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- Indiana State University will host its annual Family Day Saturday, Sept. 14. The event is an opportunity for Indiana State students to show their appreciation for the important role that families play in their education and their lives...
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Oktoberfest set for Sept. 5-7
(State News ~ 08/22/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- The German Oberlandler Club of Terre Haute will host its 41st Oktoberfest on the weekend of Sept. 5-7. Hours are 11 a.m.-midnight, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 5-6, and 4 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Sept. 7. Admission to the event is free...
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Residents encouraged to take GED before end of year
(Local News ~ 08/22/13)
Clay Community Schools is encouraging anyone interested in acquiring their GED to come to classes offered at the Linking Education to Adults, Adolescents and Preschoolers (LEAAP) Center, 501 E. Jackson St., Brazil. Beginning and refresher courses in reading, writing and mathematics are offered...
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Harmony woman injured in accident on SR 42
(Local News ~ 08/22/13)
CLAY COUNTY -- A Harmony resident was transported to an area hospital following a minor accident on State Road 42 Thursday morning. Clay County Sheriff's Department officers said Anna Connard, Harmony, was complaining of back pain after her car left the roadway near County Road 575 W on SR 42...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 08/22/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Wednesday and Thursday in the Hoosier Lottery: Wednesday Daily Three-Midday 6-7-2 Daily Three-Evening 1-2-5 Daily Four-Midday 6-5-1-8 Daily Four-Evening 1-7-7-4 Cash 5 8-11-15-20-27 Hoosier Lotto...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 08/22/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Wednesday and Thursday in the Illinois Lottery: Wednesday Pick Three-Midday 9-8-1 Pick Three-Evening 1-4-4 Pick Four-Midday 9-1-3-5 Pick Four-Evening 0-9-2-4 My 3-Midday 5-1-3 My 3-Evening 5-2-4...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 08/22/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center Aug. 21-22: Awaiting Arraignment Anderson, James E., 36 Schane, Jesse Vaughan, 22 Okulovich, Anthony E., 51 Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Okulovich, Anthony E., 51...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 08/22/13)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse Aug. 21: Superior Court State Criminal Charges Justin James Schane, 21, 1: Possession of marijuana 2: Possession of paraphernalia Misty Ann Moody, 22. 1: Dog bite liability resulting in injury...
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Obituary Notices
(Obituary ~ 08/22/13)
Jonathon John Perry McKinney, 20, Brazil, died Monday August 19, 2013 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, at the Moore Funeral Home, Brazil, with burial to follow at Black Cemetery in Terre Haute. The family will accept friends Thursday from 4-7 p.m., at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moorefuneralhomes.com...
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Gena Marie James
(Obituary ~ 08/22/13)
Gena Marie James, 39, of Springfield, Ill., passed away in the morning on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2014 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. A celebration of Gena's life will take place Friday at Webbles, 4136 N. Peoria Rd., Springfield, Ill., beginning at 6 p.m...
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Jack Evan Smith
(Obituary ~ 08/22/13)
Jack Evan Smith, 77, Terre Haute, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indianapolis, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug. 18, 1936, in Terre Haute, to Hollis and Sue Hinote Smith. Jack graduated in 1954 from Ashboro High School...
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Trash Notice
(Local News ~ 08/22/13)
Due to Labor Day, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 2, the Brazil City Garage will run one day behind for trash pickup that week. For further information, call 448-8501.
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Library Story Hour!
(Local News ~ 08/22/13)
Fall Story Hour at the Brazil Public Library will resume Tuesday, Sept. 17, and Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 10:30 a.m., for children ages 3- 5. Children may participate in songs, crafts and stories. Registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, beginning on Sept. 3. Space is limited...
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Catholic Charities to conduct annual banquet
(Local News ~ 08/22/13)
For 40 years, Catholic Charities has existed. And for 39 of those years, the organization has conducted an annual fundraising and awards banquet. This year, the banquet will take place Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 6 p.m., at the Dawgleg Banquet Center at Idle Creek Golf Course, 5353 Eldridge Rd., Terre Haute...
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New Habitat for Humanity home taking shape
(Local News ~ 08/22/13)
The Clay County Habitat for Humanity organization continues to do good work within the community. Recently, work started on the site of a 1,300-square foot home in early July of this year. There is no set date for completion yet, though volunteers are working quickly to finish the framework...
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Two Brazil men nabbed in sting
(Local News ~ 08/22/13)
Deputies with the Clay County Sheriff's Department recently arrested two Brazil men as a result of a methamphetamine sting. According to information provided by the department, on Aug. 21, officials served a search warrant at 228 Kruzan St., Brazil...
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Darlene (Riddell) Halberstadt
(Obituary ~ 08/22/13)
Darlene (Riddell) Halberstadt, 70, Sullivan, passed away Aug. 21, 2013, in Brazil, at Exceptional Living Center of Brazil. Darlene was born in Greencastle to the late William C. (Bill) and Regina Riddell May 28, 1943. She graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1961...
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Knights challenged against rival Patriots before gaining victory
(High School Sports ~ 08/22/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Northview and Terre Haute North might not be in the same volleyball sectional any more, but Thursday's regular season battle had all the feeling of the postseason. In front of a large home opening crowd, the Knights scrapped their way to a four-set victory over the Patriots, 25-19, 24-26, 25-21, 25-19...
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