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Calendar
(Calendar ~ 09/29/13)
__NOTE:__ When submitting items for the Calendar, please include telephone number for verification. If information can not be verified, the item may not be published. Send all mail to Bulletin Board, c/o The Brazil Times, 100 N. Meridian St., Brazil, Ind., 47834.
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Lighthouse Mission in need
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/29/13)
The Lighthouse Mission is located in the Old Hick Auto Parts store on West National Avenue (United States 40). The Lighthouse Mission needs donations that have no stain, torn, missing buttons, zippers (for clothing), bedding, etc., no broken down furniture of bedroom furniture, appliances that do work or are not damaged...
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Looking for a past letter
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/29/13)
To the lady who put an In Memory poem for her beloved pet in a letter-to-the-editor in the summer of 2009 or 2010: I love my pet more than I could ever say and could not be more of a member of my family than if she were human. That poem expressed exactly how I feel about her better than I ever could...
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Confused about decisions
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/29/13)
I am confused about some of the decisions that are being made since Obama's reelection. Health care for one -- wouldn't it be nice if everyone could afford health care? Because of the economy (since Obama), most people can't afford to pay their bills -- rent, mortgages, or put food on their table...
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What is wrong with people?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/29/13)
I am writing to simply try and understand the nature of some people we live with. Yesterday evening, my fiancée and I happened to find our beloved cat, Fluff, dead, dumped by the intersection of CR 1400 N and State Road 59, his face bloodied by what looked to be blunt force trauma...
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Reader delivers fitting tribute in memory of father
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/29/13)
Editor's Note: This letter was written in memory of the writer's father. I live in a house now with many others, where we are all strangers. I want to go back home, but I have lost my way. It's nice and comfy here, but something is missing. The meals here are just right, but the longer I stay, the more my appetite disappears...
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Are you a Good Samaritan?
(Column ~ 09/29/13)
Now, when I say "Good Samaritan," I don't mean the "leave a penny on the counter," or the "I give my spare change to the baseball kids at Walmart," kind of Samaritan. I'm talking about the inconvenience yourself, donate your time, help others in need, be a part of a greater cause type of Samaritan...
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Columnist's interview with a PC
(Column ~ 09/29/13)
Ever wonder what your computer has to endure when it's left at Computer Central in Brazil? It is an intriguing journey, and recently I was able to interview a rejuvenated PC to find out about its experience. In case you wonder how it is I was able to interview a computer, please refer to a previous column documenting a well-known fact that computers are people, too...
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In regard to Congress, NSA
(Column ~ 09/29/13)
Washington is beginning to debate the proper extent of government eavesdropping powers in the wake of Edward Snowden's revelations about the NSA. It's hardly as robust a discussion as it should be, but it's a desperately needed start. The colossal effort to monitor Americans' communications has been going on for at least seven years, under two presidents...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 09/29/13)
The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center Sept. 26-29 Resisting Law Enforcement Tom, Alexander, 22 Awaiting Arraignment Adkins, Jeffery, 26 Sanders, Holly M., 19 Baker, Nakoa, 27 Newhouse, Paul C., 45 Tom, Alexander, 22...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 09/29/13)
Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 9-2-0 Daily Three-Evening 7-0-6 Daily Four-Midday 4-6-2-1 Daily Four-Evening 4-1-0-4 Mix and Match 16-23-34-45-49 Cash 5 1-21-23-25-26 Poker Lotto...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 09/29/13)
Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 7-4-1 Pick Three-Evening 8-1-2 Pick Four-Midday 1-9-3-1 Pick Four-Evening 4-9-0-7 My 3-Midday 4-6-5 My 3-Evening 3-4-3 Lucky Day Lotto Midday...
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Community Notes
(Local News ~ 09/29/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Deadline The application deadline for Thanksgiving Baskets through the Christmas Assistance Program is Oct. 11. Those interested in getting an application may pick up and drop them off at the Hamilton Center, Clay County Department of Child Services or Brazil Housing Authority...
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Reunions
(Local News ~ 09/29/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: Halfhill-Greenwood Reunion All relatives of the Halfhill and Greenwood families are encouraged to attend the family reunion at the Bowling Green Community Building, Saturday, Oct. 19, at noon...
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'Night at the Museum II'
(Local News ~ 09/29/13)
The Clay County Historical Museum is coming alive on Saturday, Oct. 5, with the second "Night at the Museum," event. "Last year we had around 500 people. They were lined up all down the sidewalk. It was awesome," said museum coordinator, Vicki Mace...
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Clay County Historical Society to meet Oct. 7
(Local News ~ 09/29/13)
The Clay County Historical Society will meet Monday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m., in the lower level of the museum. The speakers will be Fredia Modesitt and Vickie Mace, who will present history about people, places and things from the year 1913, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Old Post Office Building, the site of the museum...
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Band results are in
(Local News ~ 09/29/13)
AVON -- Both the Northview Marching Knights and Clay City Imperial Regiment took part in the Avon Invitational Saturday to good results. The Marching Knights placed second overall in Class B competition with a score of 71.45. Jasper won the title with a score of 72.55...
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Grieving workshop scheduled Oct. 5
(Local News ~ 09/29/13)
French Funeral Home will host a workshop for families Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m.-noon, at First Presbyterian Church, 210 N. Walnut St., Brazil. According to a press release provided by the funeral home, "Children are often considered the forgotten mourners. With that in mind, we are offering this one day event for your children and family as a whole."...
- It's A Parade! (Local News ~ 09/29/13)
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New brokers join Emmert Realty
(Local News ~ 09/29/13)
Joyce Emmert, broker-owner of Emmert Realty, recently announced Joyce McCullough and Molly Schopmeyer joined her firms' team of real estate professionals. McCullough started her real estate career in 1993. "I'm excited to be at Emmert Realty and be a part of this sales team," McCullough said...
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Knights and Eels compete in cross country invites
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/13)
Times Staff Report GREENCASTLE -- Northview traveled to the Greencastle Invitational on Saturday and placed second in the boys' meet and third in the girls' portion. The host Tiger Cubs earned wins in both halves of the meet, taking four of the top-six places in the girls' meet and the third through fifth spots in the boys race to edge the Knights, 38 to 44. Bloomfield was a distant third with 88 points with Cascade, Crawfordsville and Cloverdale rounding out the boys results...
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Northview golfers place 16th at Roncalli Regional
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/13)
Times Staff Report GREENWOOD -- The girls' golf season came to a close for area teams in the Roncalli Regional on Saturday. Fourth-ranked Zionsville edged out second-ranked Carmel by two strokes, 309 to 311, for the team title with Madison sneaking past ranked Roncalli and Avon squads to take the final qualifying spot at the IHSAA State Finals that begin later this week. ...
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Hopkins wins first sprint car feature
(Local News ~ 09/29/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- Lincoln Park Speedway wrapped up its 2013 season Saturday night under near flawless fall weather conditions and saw a first time winner in the sprint car division. Brownsburg, Ind. native AJ Hopkins has been tantalizingly close to claiming a feature win over the last two seasons and finally was able to make a trip to victory lane as he pulled away over the final circuits to win over Brent Beauchamp and Conner Donelson...
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