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(Local News ~ 11/23/14)
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Delbert "Joe" Wayne McQueen
(Obituary ~ 11/23/14)
Delbert "Joe" Wayne McQueen, 81, passed away at Terre Haute Regional Hospital, November 22, 2014 following a brief illness. He was born September 18, 1933, in Clay County, the son of Joseph Milton and Jessie Esther (Sanders) McQueen. Delbert graduated from VanBuren High School with the class of 1951. ...
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R. Michael "Mike" Lawrence
(Obituary ~ 11/23/14)
R. Michael "Mike" Lawrence, 68, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly November 21, 2014, at St. Vincent Clay Hospital following a brief illness. Mike was born August 2, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of James Monroe and Clara Jean (Pigg) Lawrence. ...
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Dorothy G. Kennett
(Obituary ~ 11/23/14)
Dorothy G. Kennett, 87, of Jasonville, Indiana passed away at 4:35 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2014 in St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil, IN. She was born February 5, 1927 in Sullivan, IN to Seigal Marratta & Elsie (Shingshang) Marratta. Dorothy married Lyle Kennett on July 30, 1966 and he passed away on December 29, 1999...
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Knights open season with scrimmage at Princeton
(High School Sports ~ 11/23/14)
Times Staff Report PRINCETON --Northview and Princeton coaches got a good look at their boys' basketball teams during scrimmage action on the Tigers' home court Saturday afternoon. Both squads lost plenty of senior firepower and are seeking the next group of players to step up and replace the leadership by their graduated teammates...
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Madge Marie (Morley) Hyatt Buell
(Obituary ~ 11/23/14)
Madge Marie (Morley) Hyatt Buell, 91 of Clay City, passed away on November 21, 2014 at Davis Gardens of Westminister Village, in Terre Haute, with her family by her side. Madge was born May 1, 1923 in Vigo County, the daughter of the late Andrew and Ethel (Stewart) Morley. ...
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Brazil First Baptist to host free Thanksgiving Dinner
(Local News ~ 11/23/14)
The Brazil First Baptist Church will host its 29th annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday. The meal begins at noon and the church plans to offer carry-out and sit-down meals to all who need it. Volunteers will deliver meals to shut-ins and those unable to attend...
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Szekely is top essayist in VFW-sponsored contest
(Local News ~ 11/23/14)
About 200 people attended the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1127 Patriot's Pen Contest awards ceremony Saturday afternoon. Approximately 50 students were recognized for writing essays on why they appreciate veterans and each received $10 with the top five winners receiving larger awards...
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Jail Bookings, Nov. 22-23
(Local News ~ 11/23/14)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center between Nov. 22 and Nov. 23: Awaiting Arraignment Alabbas, Jaber Saadh, 26 Belcher, Michael L., 58 Weekender Robertson, Amanda, 29 Parr, Jeremy Dale, 33...
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Trans-Care thanks Clay County for years of service
(Editorial ~ 11/23/14)
To the editor: Trans-Care wishes to thank the residents of Clay County for the opportunity of serving them for ten years. Over this time, our country, states, and including Clay County have endured a lot of challenges including the diminishing of health insurance for many. ...
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Sewing group gives thanks for 'generous donation'
(Editorial ~ 11/23/14)
To the editor: The First Christian Church Sewing Ministry, Sewing Seams of Hope, would like to thank the Popcorn Festival Committee for its generous donation of T-shirts a and burgundy and gold material. We will be able to make many pairs of britches, baby hats and dresses to clothe children around the world as a result of your donation...
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What makes a strong lobbyist?
(Local News ~ 11/23/14)
Lobbyists are not all-powerful. They don't win every battle. But they do win most of them. Because of its power to influence public affairs, the press has long been known as "the Fourth Estate." But I think the media may have been displaced. These days, it's lobbyists who seem to carry the most clout in Washington...
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Program Graduates
(Community News ~ 11/23/14)
Seventeen fathers recently graduated from the "Inside Out Dad's Program" at Putnamville Correctional Facility. The "Inside Out Dad's Program" is a 12-week course that centers on making the men become better fathers both from inside the fence of an institution and outside in the general public, according to a news release from PCF. ...
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Clay County plat books are on sale
(Community News ~ 11/23/14)
The Clay County Plat Book is on sale for $20, or two for $30, through Dec. 31. Plat books can be purchased at the Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District at 955 W. Craig Ave, Brazil. For more information, call 812-448-1108, Ext 3. In addition to the regular contents of a plat map, this edition includes historic photos and maps; Clay County Indiana Road Map; city maps of Brazil, Knightsville, Center Point, Bowling Green, Clay City; information on the no-till grass drill; Clay County Cemetery location map; Conservation Directory; and more.. ...
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Bridgeton Country Christmas opens Friday
(Community News ~ 11/23/14)
The Bridgeton Country Christmas begins Black Friday with shops opening for the event. The 1878 Barn, Colloms Store and North Pole Barn at the Mill will be full of vendors. Kids can visit Santa in the 1822 Log Cabin, both Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 to 3 p.m...
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Habitat to host annual meeting on Dec. 4
(Community News ~ 11/23/14)
The public is invited to attend the annual meeting of Habitat for Humanity of Clay County at 7 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the Center Point United Methodist Church. An election of officers will take place during the meeting.
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Club News
(Community News ~ 11/23/14)
The Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa met at the Oakridge Restaurant on Nov. 3. President Dabren Clark called the meeting to order with the usual song and verse. Roxanna Yocom introduced Marilyn Bowers who shared information about the Wednesday Soup Kitchen at the First United Methodist Church of Brazil. ...
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Snowflake Pageant draws hundreds to North Clay
(Local News ~ 11/23/14)
Thirty candidates were admired by hundreds of parents, grandparents and other well-wishers during the 2014 Christmas in the Park Snowflake Pageant at North Clay Middle School on Sunday afternoon. Contestants ranged from those barely able to walk to a teenager who plans to become a lawyer in a few years...
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Updated: Clay County schools show vast improvement
(Local News ~ 11/23/14)
Please note: The story published in Monday's The Brazil Times did not include the most recent data for individual Clay Community School Corp. schools. The following are the individual school grades for 2013-14 school year as per the Indiana Department of Education: Clay City Elementary (4.0, A), Clay City Junior-Senior High School (3.5, B), Jackson Township Elementary (4.0, A), Staunton Elementary (4.0, A), Van Buren Elementary (4.0, A), North Clay Middle School (2.5, C), Northview High School (3.48, B), East Side Elementary (3.75, A) and Forest Park Elementary (3.75, A). ...
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Christmas In The Park events kick off this week
(Local News ~ 11/23/14)
The Christmas In The Park "Holly Jolly Christmas" Lighted Parade will be 7 p.m. on Friday along National Avenue. Line up for the parade begins at 5 p.m. on North Vandalia Street. The route runs west on National Avenue and will end at Depot Street. Prior to the parade, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, there will be free hot chocolate and cookies at the Clay County Courthouse...
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