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100 Women meet to benefit Clay County
(Local News ~ 03/11/15)
Renee Stewart (right) looks on while Susie French (left and Sherri Turner greet women attending the first 100 Women Who Care Clay County meeting Wednesday evening at the Elks in Brazil. Each woman becoming a member committed to a $100 membership fee plus $100 paid at each meeting to be donated to a non-profit Clay County organization voted on by the members, said Renee Stewart, a member of the steering committee. ...
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Learn the art of weaving
(Community News ~ 03/11/15)
People with a desire to learn how to weave scarves, napkins and more are in luck. White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, will host a Beginning Weaving workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on March 21...
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WVC gearing up for Earth Day
(State News ~ 03/11/15)
WEST TERRE HAUTE --White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, will host its 17th Earth Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on April 18. The annual event is West Central Indiana's largest and longest-running Earth Day celebration. White Violet Center is a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana...
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NHS honors banquet
(Local News ~ 03/11/15)
The Northview High School Honors Banquet was held last night at St. Mary-of-the-Woods. See a photo gallery and buy photos here: http://www.thebraziltimes.com/gallery/23...
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'Where Does Your Money Go?' program scheduled
(Community News ~ 03/11/15)
When payday rolls around, many consumers will be trying to figure out which bills they will pay and which ones will wait until another paycheck comes in. With costs increasing for necessary expenses such as gasoline, utilities and healthcare, consumers are finding it harder to make ends meet. If you, like many others, are wondering how you can stretch your paycheck and make your money go further, you will want to attend the program "Where Does Your Money Go?"...
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Sycamores to lend a hand during Alternative Spring Break
(State News ~ 03/11/15)
While Indiana State University students will be spread out across five locations in the Gulf Coast and island nations for spring break this year, their missions will be focused more on making a better world than getting a tan. "One of the most important things for all of our trips is to find a key area or issues that students can do service for, then we add a day in for education and fun for the students," said Jennifer Christian, coordinator for Alternative Spring Break and AmeriCorps program director for the Center for Community Engagement. ...
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Food giveaway is Saturday
(Local News ~ 03/11/15)
The Church of Lord Jesus Food Giveaway is scheduled for 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. The church is located at 708 E. Hendrix St. For more information, call 812-446-3110.
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ISU vice president comments on Obama memorandum about student debt
(Local News ~ 03/11/15)
President Obama has touched a nerve with every college student who has taken out a student loan. This week, the President issued a memorandum designed to protect students' rights. Obama's memorandum targets third parties like Sallie Mae/Navient that contract with the government to collect on federal student debt, the Associated Press reported. ...
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City's heavy trash pick-up dates announced
(Local News ~ 03/11/15)
City officials have announced heavy trash pick-up dates for April. Crews will collect items on Monday's route on April 10, Tuesday's route on April 17, Thursday's route on April 24 and Wednesday's route on May 1. Heavy trash includes items such as televisions, mattresses and appliances...
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Board approves purchase of new auxiliary vehicle for fire department
(Local News ~ 03/11/15)
The city of Brazil approved the purchase of a new pick-up truck to serve the fire department as an auxiliary vehicle in both daily routines and emergency situations. Brazil Fire Chief Jake Bennett said the 2015 Chevrolet truck will replace the Chevrolet Blazer currently used, adding with the municipality discount included the cost is $30,700...
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Mini 4-H enrollment is open, meeting dates scheduled
(Local News ~ 03/11/15)
It is not too late for first and second graders in Clay County to sign up to be a part of Mini 4-H club. There is no fee to join. The first meeting will be Monday in the Exhibit Hall at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds. There will be spring craft and games. Other meeting dates are April 20, May 18 and June 15...
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Imagine Downtown Clay City to meet Tuesday
(Local News ~ 03/11/15)
Imagine Downtown Clay City will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the First Financial Community Room in Clay City. The public is invited to attend.
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Purdue Extension and CRADLES plan block party
(Local News ~ 03/11/15)
Purdue Extension-Clay County and CRADLES are planning a block party for local families. "Parents and caregivers can help children enjoy the world of blocks while also guiding their children's early learning experiences by using blocks as the tools to support their development.," stated a news release from the Extension Service. "Playing with blocks can provide experiences where children learn math and science, new words and pre-reading skills, social skills and physical skills."...
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