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Some national programs must be cut
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/22/13)
To the Editor: This past week, the house passed a budget bill to carry the government to the end of the year, but also included defunding "Obamacare." This set Washington media and politicians in hysteria with accusations of "extortion," "complete chaos," "illegal," "shutting down the government," etc...
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City trash notice
(Local News ~ 09/22/13)
In observance of Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, the Brazil City Garage will run day behind on trash pickup. In addition, the heavy trash route for Monday will run Oct. 4, while the Tuesday route will run Oct. 11. The Wednesday route will run Oct. 25, and the Thursday route will run Nov. 11...
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Meeting scheduled for new valley program
(State News ~ 09/22/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- The Maple Center for Integrative Health recently announced it will present Wabash Valley LEAF (Lifestyle Education and Food). The program is similar to CHIP, previously offered, but half the cost ($195 per individual and $365 for two people who share materials)...
- Successful Hat Day! (Community News ~ 09/22/13)
- Enjoying Movie Night! (Local News ~ 09/22/13)
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You may be related to Nathaniel Modesitt
(Column ~ 09/22/13)
Even if your name isn't Modesitt, you are probably related to an early pioneer of Clay County. I have said this to several people who then claimed they had no Modesitts on their family tree. Let's learn a little bit more about this pioneer anyway. Nathaniel Hardesty Modesitt was born March 9, 1809, in Virginia, the third child of Uriah and Johanna Cole Modesitt...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 09/22/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Book Sale The Friends of the Library will conduct a book sale Sept. 26-28, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will take place in the bookshop across the street from the library...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 09/22/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 2-4-2 Daily Three-Evening 7-8-4 Daily Four-Midday 7-9-7-2 Daily Four-Evening 4-6-1-7 Mix and Match 27-30-31-34-46 Cash 5 17-29-30-31-38...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 09/22/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 1-8-0 Pick Three-Evening 6-4-3 Pick Four-Midday 8-5-6-1 Pick Four-Evening 9-7-4-1 My 3-Midday 9-2-3 My 3-Evening...
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Obituary Notices
(Obituary ~ 09/22/13)
Billie Joe Mears, 77, passed away Thursday Sept. 19, 2013 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m., Monday at the Bee Ridge Church with Pastor Jeff Bridgewater officiating and burial to follow at Bee Ridge Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moorefuneralhomes.com...
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Penny E. McCreery
(Obituary ~ 09/22/13)
Penny E. McCreery, 46, Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, July 31, 2013 at her home. A memorial in Penny's honor will take place at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, at Summit Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to her family. Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in her memory...
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John H. Bradshaw
(Obituary ~ 09/22/13)
John H. Bradshaw, 80, Brazil, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 21, 2013, at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. He was born Dec. 17, 1931, in Carbon, the son of William H. and Orlean (Dowen) Bradshaw. John graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1951...
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Shirley Dean (Stout) Cox
(Obituary ~ 09/22/13)
Shirley Dean (Stout) Cox, 68, Brazil, formerly of Vernon, Texas, passed away Sept. 20, 2013, at her home with her family by her side. Shirley was born May 28, 1945, in Texas, the daughter of the late Henry Stout and Arel (Gable) Smithson. She graduated from Lockett High School in 1963...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 09/22/13)
Clay County ]Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center Sept. 20-22: Awaiting Arraignment Sutherlin, Nicholas, 21 Rickard, Brian J., 30 Braswell, James C., 49 Taylor, Neil, 24 Serving County Sentence Moreland, Joshua M., 21...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 09/22/13)
Wright-Caton Reunion The annual Wright-Caton reunion will take place at noon, Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Knightsville Community Center. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Those interested in attending are asked to bring one or two covered dishes and table service...
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Education classes available
(Local News ~ 09/22/13)
Adult basic education classes have started again for this school year. The classes are available Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and 4-6 p.m., at the Linking Education to Adults, Adolescents and Preschoolers (LEAAP) Center, 501 E. Jackson St., Brazil...
- On Display Now (Community News ~ 09/22/13)
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Repayment plan discussed
(Local News ~ 09/22/13)
The Clay County Redevelopment Commission discussed a repayment plan to reimburse the City of Brazil for work done in conjunction with the United States 40 project at its regular meeting Wednesday. Commission attorney Louis F. Britton presented a couple of scenarios on how the commission can approach the repayment. Britton said the commission would be reimbursing the city $134, 881 through payments spread over a few years...
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Imperial Regiment places third at contest
(Local News ~ 09/22/13)
Marching Knights come in second at Spirit of Central The Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) marching band season officially began for the Northview Marching Knights and Clay City Imperial Regiment Saturday. Both county bands competed in the Spirit of Central Invitational at Lawrence Central High School...
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Literacy Classes
(Local News ~ 09/22/13)
Adults who cannot read or are looking to improve their reading may do so by meeting with a private tutor through the Clay County Adult Literacy Program. Tutoring sessions take place at the Brazil Public Library, 204 N. Walnut St., Brazil. For more information, call 446-1331...
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Opening ceremony conducted
(Local News ~ 09/22/13)
The Clay Community Skatepark had its opening ceremony Saturday, with supporters and skating enthusiasts of all ages present. The ceremony began with a dedicating prayer, offered by First Christian Church Pastor Chris Gregg, and followed by comments and gratitude offered by Skatepark Committee President Roberta Weliever and Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham...
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Trooper involved in two-vehicle crash
(Local News ~ 09/22/13)
CLAY COUNTY -- An Indiana State Police trooper and a motorist were involved in a two-vehicle accident on State Road 46 near County Road 525 W, early Sunday afternoon. According to information provided by the Indiana State Police, a preliminary investigation found that Master Trooper Matthew K. Ames, 42, Terre Haute, was operating his 2012 marked Chevrolet Tahoe with all emergency lighting activated, heading eastbound on SR 46 near CR 525 W...
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Eels and North Clay compete at South Knox Invite
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/13)
Times Staff Report VINCENNES -- Clay City's cross country teams competed in the South Knox Invitational and came away with an 11th-place finish in the boys' event and a 15th-place place finish in the girls' race. Parker Ames lead the Eels with a 29th-place finish in 18:13 followed by Logan Thomas' 49th-place finish in 19:03. ...
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Knights place 2nd as Mikesell medals at Northview Sectional
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/13)
Times Staff Report The Northview Knights came into the 2013 season with plenty of questions and not a lot of varsity experience. Just two golfers remained from the regional qualifying team of 2012. However, anchored by an 84 from junior Keirsten Mikesell and a 90 from Karlie Atkinson, the Knights repeated their sectional runner-up finish of last season and will advance to this week's regional...
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Burns records sprint car victory
(Professional Sports ~ 09/22/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- This weekend was an important one for local racers as Lincoln Park Speedway crowned its points champions after a night of racing at the Putnamville oval. Brian Hayden, in his return to sprint car racing, captured the season points title over defending champion Brent Beauchamp by a scant 22 points. ...
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