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A Look Back ... July 12-18, 1953
(Local News ~ 07/12/15)
Joyne Groner, 32, and his wife Mary, 31, were rocked out of their home when a soldier hurrying back to his post lost control of his car and drove it off U.S. 40 and into the Groner living room. The Diano Brothers' three-ring circus combined with a most complete menagerie gave two performances in Forest Park under the auspices of the Clay County American Legion Post Number 2...
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Pop cans can help feed the children
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/12/15)
My neighbors drop off a sack of empty pop cans about every other week and never stop for a "thank you;" all for the food for the "Haiti Children Project," whereby those pop cans become food for these children. May each of you know that all cans collected as well as tabs go for a real down-to-earth project and not a penny comes out. ...
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Reunions: July 13, 2015
(Local News ~ 07/12/15)
Class of 1954 to have lunch The Brazil High School Class of 1954 will meet for a noon luncheon on July 25 at Pappy's Bar-B-Que. Call Marlene Wegner at 812-448-2910 to RSVP. Bell Reunion is Sunday The Bell Reunion will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Traditions. Those attending are asked to bring a basket lunch, table services and drinks. For more information, contact Rita Linton at 812-986-2839...
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Knightsville resident upset with pothole
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/12/15)
I am writing to express my deep disappointment in our government. I was driving on East National Avenue on June 26 at about 10:20 p.m. All of a sudden I hit something and it felt like the front of the car had come off. I immediately realized I had hit a big hole in the pavement. ...
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Christmas in the Park appreciates support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/12/15)
Christmas In The Park would like to express our thanks for the help we received during the Strawberry Festival. We served 600 pounds of strawberries, 900 homemade shortbread muffins and 60 gallons of ice cream. This is a big undertaking for our 16 members. The funds raised go to help put on the Christmas Parade and the Lighting of Forest Park each year. We thank the community for your support of this event...
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Tri County Community Club meets at church
(Community News ~ 07/12/15)
The Tri County Community Club met at the Zion Church in Poland on June 17 with Linda Rushton and Donna Rubeck as hostesses. A great meal was served, of course we all pitch in with our favorite dishes. Our afternoon meeting was opened by our president Diana Nees, Wilma Holsapple gave the blessing. We all recited the club creed and Pledge of Allegiance...
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Ronald Gene Morlan
(Obituary ~ 07/12/15)
Ronald Gene Morlan, 72, of Brazil, died July 10, 2015, at Exceptional Living Center, in Brazil, following a brief illness. Ron was born November 14, 1942, in Greencastle, Indiana the son of Reeve and Iona (O'Hern) Morlan. He graduated from VanBuren High School with the class of 1961. Ron worked most of his life as a dump truck driver for Amax Coal Company retiring after 30 years of service...
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Community Foundation to promote GIFT initiative at fair
(Local News ~ 07/12/15)
The Clay County Community Foundation encourages all to come and join in on the fun at the Clay County 4-H Fair, and stop by the Annex Building to visit the Community Foundation's booth and learn how to start establishing a legacy in Clay County that will last forever...
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Jail bookings July 11-12, 2015
(Local News ~ 07/12/15)
The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during July 11-12: -Drew Mason Atkinson, 20, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Resisting Law Enforcement, OVWI, Minor Consuming -Kelli Alexander, 37, Battery -Marc Thomas Yakel, 39, Habitual Traffic Violator...
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Jail bookings July 11-12, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 07/12/15)
The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during July 11-12: -Drew Mason Atkinson, 20, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Resisting Law Enforcement, OVWI, Minor Consuming -Kelli Alexander, 37, Battery -Marc Thomas Yakel, 39, Habitual Traffic Violator...
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Annual golf scramble benefits children in need
(Local News ~ 07/12/15)
The Annual Pierson DeHart Memorial Golf Scramble returns to Clay County for a fifth time to help another local family. The event will be July 25 at Forest Park Golf Course. Tee time is at 1 p.m. with lunch starting at noon. The cost is $45 per golfer which includes cart fee and lunch. There will be cash prizes for first and second place as well as prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin...
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BCB to perform Saturday in Terre Haute, Sunday in Brazil
(Local News ~ 07/12/15)
The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of a trio of Hubers, will present "Two Chips Off The Old Block" at 8 p.m. on Sunday at Forest Park, rain or shine. John and Janelle Huber grew up in the BCB and are both Indiana State University music graduates...
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S.O.S. rallying support for its socks, shoes giveaway
(Local News ~ 07/12/15)
Children often need new shoes and socks when going back to school, which is why Serving On the Streets (S.O.S.) is looking for support with its upcoming Back to School Socks & Shoes Giveaway. "Our hope is to provide a new pair of shoes and socks for children in our community as they go back to school," S.O.S. Office Administrator Jennie Pryce said. "It's a small way to build confidence in a child as they begin the new school year."...
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Brazil City Fire Department hosting junior firefighter camp
(Local News ~ 07/12/15)
The Brazil City Firefighters Local 1453 will host a junior firefighter day camp during the YMCA summer camp on July 23 at the Brazil YMCA. The educational event will focus on fire prevention and safety, what to do in an emergency and how the fire service works. It will also include a firefighter challenge, which will be a relay of firefighting events scaled down for the children to enjoy and experience some of what firefighters do at a real emergency...
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Northview grad Morge elected to NCCTM Board of Directors
(Community News ~ 07/12/15)
Watson College of Education associate professor Shelby Morge has been elected to serve on the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) Board of Directors as the state college vice president. She assumed the two-year post during the NCCTM Board of Directors meeting in Greensboro on April 24-25...
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Corrected: School trustees OK textbook rental, fees
(Local News ~ 07/12/15)
The story that appeared in Monday's edition of The Brazil Times had incorrect information about fees for Jackson Township first graders. The fee should have been $124.21. Clay Community Schools Board of Trustees on Thursday approved the textbook rental and fees summary for the 2015-16 school year...
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