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Choose cross country
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/03/13)
To the Editor: I would like to introduce the community to an outstanding group of young adults who represented the community and their school extremely well this fall. The Northview boys' and girls' cross country teams both had outstanding seasons. The boys' team qualified for the semi-state for the first time since 2001...
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Addressing immigration
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/03/13)
To the Editor: Now that the shutdown circus in Washington is over, the President wants to address our immigration situation. The Senate passed S744, which not only increases legal immigration three-fold, but rewards illegal immigrants with work visas...
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Thanks for the help
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/03/13)
To the Editor: Last Wednesday, Oct. 23, my Boxer, Hoss, went missing. And I was out of my mind with worry. I searched, called and passed out flyers. On Sunday, Oct. 27, we found him. While searching for him, my family and I went door to door and stopped people who were out and about to ask if anyone had seen him...
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Grieving during the holidays
(Column ~ 11/03/13)
"There's no place like home for the holidays, 'cause no matter how far away you roam, if you want to be happy in a million ways, for the holidays, you can't beat home, sweet home." Oh how the bereaved long for those words to be true. We've already talked about how birthdays, death dates, season changes, songs, pictures ... really anything, that can spark a memory and an upsurge of grief...
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Expressing frustration with two issues
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/03/13)
To the Editor: I am so frustrated with a couple of things here in Clay County. First, the roads in this town are still horrible despite the "promise" of being fixed by elected officials. Second, behind the Speedway gas station on Depot Street, some organization is remodeling a building there and instead of parking in their parking lot and walking 10-feet, they park on the street across from their door, causing traffic traveling north (which has the right-of-way) to stop and wait for traffic traveling south to clear.. ...
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Third man syndrome
(Column ~ 11/03/13)
It happens so often at Computer Central in Brazil I've called it the dreaded, "third man syndrome," when some unseen third party who either knows what the problem is, or caused it, is somehow involved. Third man syndrome probably happens in all services businesses .....
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Nationally acclaimed speaker to be featured at local event
(Local News ~ 11/03/13)
"Walking With The Bereaved," a special program for those who have lost someone close to them, will take place Saturday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m., at Grace Chapel, 2104 W. United States 40, Brazil. Angels Across the USA representative Alan Pederson, a speaker and singer, will be the guest speaker...
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Guidance award applications now available
(Community News ~ 11/03/13)
Kim Emmert-O'Dell, President of the local Alpha Omega Chapter, Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Inc., announced recently that their sorority will award $15,000 this year on the national level to students specializing in guidance and counseling. Grants are awarded to students at the graduate level, based upon their scholastic ability and financial need...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 11/03/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Leaf Pickup The Brazil City Garage recently announced it will start leaf pickup in the city on the following dates: Nov. 4-8 -- The city's northwest section, Nov. 12-18 -- The city's southeast section, and...
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Clay City Honor Roll
(Local News ~ 11/03/13)
Clay City Jr./Sr. High School Honor Roll First Nine Weeks Seventh Grade Academic Distinction Aysiah Hernaqndez, Alexis Laswell, Daisy Trevarthan High Distinction Ashley Bania, Alexandra Murphy, Jenna Ream, Gracyn Switzer, Erica Weiss, Gabriel Youngblood...
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Obituary Notices
(Obituary ~ 11/03/13)
Patricia Joan Kennedy Deakins, 77, Terre Haute, passed away Oct. 28, 2013. Visitation will take place from noon-2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, at Roselawn Funeral Home. Services will take place at 2 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net...
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Church to have Stewardship Sunday
(Local News ~ 11/03/13)
HARMONY -- Harmony United Methodist Church will celebrate Stewardship Sunday Nov. 10. The Garden Class is preparing a steak and potato dinner to raise funds for a furnace. Worship service and Sunday school will meet at the regular time Sunday morning...
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Poetry competition opens
(State News ~ 11/03/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- Wabash Valley Outdoor Sculpture Collection and Indiana State University Community School of the Arts recently announced the opening of the 2014 Max Ehrmann Poetry Competition. Entries must be mailed or delivered by Feb. 14, 2014. The competition is open to individuals of all ages, living, working or attending school in Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 11/03/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center Nov. 1-3: Awaiting Arraignment Lalen, Dustin L., 35 Wallace, James F., 46 Thomas Jr., Frank M., 53 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Sheets, Todd, 57 Lovett, John R., 29...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 11/03/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 8-5-1 Daily Three-Evening 3-5-5 Daily Four-Midday 4-3-3-3 Daily Four-Evening 7-1-2-7 Mix and Match 5-8-13-25-44 Cash 5 1-8-19-30-39...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 11/03/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 2-7-3 Pick Three-Evening 4-2-0 Pick Four-Midday 4-3-1-2 Pick Four-Evening 0-4-4-7 My 3-Midday 6-9-3 My 3-Evening...
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Clarification
(Local News ~ 11/03/13)
In the article, "Runs in the family," which appeared in the Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, issue of The Brazil Times, Taylor Thurmond's name was incorrect. The Brazil Times apologizes for this inconvenience. To report a correction, call 446-2216 and dial Ext. 231, or e-mail scoop1j@gmail.com...
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Assistance Reminder
(Local News ~ 11/03/13)
Applications for the Clay County Christmas Assistance Program are due Nov. 8. Those interested in picking up an application may do so at the Hamilton Center, or Brazil Housing Authority.
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Election Board Meetings
(Local News ~ 11/03/13)
The Clay County Election Board will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Orange Building, Clay City, and again at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, in the Commissioner's Courtroom at the Clay County Courthouse for the purpose of presenting a draft of the Clay County Vote Center Plan...
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Times to livestream interviews online
(Local News ~ 11/03/13)
In recent years, The Brazil Times began livestreaming live sports from both Northview and Clay City high schools at www.thebraziltimes.com. During the fall sports season, Clay Countians and those with access to the Internet had the opportunity to watch the Northview football team, while during the winter sports season, they could watch the Clay City and Northview basketball squads...
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JTCB to perform two Veterans Day shows
(Local News ~ 11/03/13)
The Jackson Township Community Band will perform two concerts honoring America's military Veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, as part of two Veterans Day celebrations. Under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, the band will perform in the rotunda of the Clay County Courthouse at 10:15 a.m., during the annual program, which has taken place since 1918...
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Report issued regarding K-9 bite
(Local News ~ 11/03/13)
In a report by the Clay County Sheriff's Department, submitted to the Clay County Commissioners, a Brazil Police Department officer said he was reluctant in participating in a skit with a K-9 officer that ending with a student being bitten. During a staged scenario on Oct. ...
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Third Place
(Local News ~ 11/03/13)
Marching Knights finish third in Class B State Final INDIANAPOLIS -- On Saturday, the Northview Marching Knights took part in their 27th straight Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Marching Band State Finals. The Marching Knights performed, "Inside the Box," for the final time this season to a large crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, only to come away with a third-place finish...
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Knights conclude record season in semistate
(High School Sports ~ 11/03/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor ELLETTSVILLE -- Northview volleyball's historic run came to a close Saturday in the Edgewood Semi-state as Indianapolis Brebeuf posted a 25-23, 25-19, 25-12 win over the Knights in the opening match of the day. The Braves would later knock off Brownstown Central in three games to advance on to the Class 3A State Finals on Saturday at Ball State University...
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