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JAIL BOOKINGS September 18-20
(Local News ~ 09/20/15)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during September 18-20, 2015: Phillips, Jr., James W., 36, was arrested and preliminarily charged and awaiting arraignment on charges of Domestic battery...
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JAIL BOOKINGS September 18-20
(Police Logs ~ 09/20/15)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during September 18-20, 2015: Phillips, Jr., James W., 36, was arrested and preliminarily charged and awaiting arraignment on charges of Domestic battery...
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Knights fall short of team regional, Nevill, Ehrlich advance
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/15)
Times Staff Report Northview came up several strokes short on the golf course Saturday morning in sectional play. The Knights placed fourth as a team, three strokes back of the final regional qualifying team, South Vermillion. Terre Haute North was the team winner with a 331 to edge out Terre Haute South by seven strokes. The Wildcats claimed the final regional spot with a 379 with the Knights shooting a 382 in the nine-team field...
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Clay City boys eighth at South Knox; Laswell fifth
(High School Sports ~ 09/20/15)
Times Staff Report VINCENNES -- Squaring off against a large contingent of teams from Southern Indiana, the Clay City boys' cross country team placed eighth overall and freshman girls' runner Alexis Laswell placed fifth individually in the five-kilometer event at the South Knox Invite...
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CLUB NEWS
(Community News ~ 09/20/15)
The Brazil Beta Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa held its organizational meeting for the 2015-16 year on Sept. 14 at Green Olive Catering. After a dinner, the meeting was called to order by President Janice Clark with the usual song and verse. Pat Hackett took roll with 18 members present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Luann Jackson, Corresponding Secretary, read several notes. Celeste Thomas, Treasurer, gave the treasurer's report, which was approved...
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Constitution Week
(Local News ~ 09/20/15)
Above, Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham signed a proclamation last week designating Sept. 17-23, 2015, as Constitution Week. Sept. 17, 2015 marks the 228 anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America. Courage of 1776 Five were captured or imprisoned in the war that followed...
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CCRTA Fall Social planned
(Community News ~ 09/20/15)
Clay County Retired Teachers Association will hold their Annual Fall Social on Oct. 22 at the Clay County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Social time will begin at 5:30 p.m. before a chili dinner at 6 p.m. Members are urged to attend and bring spouses and/or guests. ...
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Bake sale to benefit homeless
(Community News ~ 09/20/15)
Bake sale to benefit homeless The VFW, 303 S. Depot St., will have a bake sale with all proceeds going to the President's Special Project Homeless Veterans of Indiana. The Bake Sale will be from 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday.
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 09/20/15)
BHS Class of 1980 The Brazil Class of 1980 will host its 35th Reunion on Oct. 3 at Kleptz in Seelyville with appetizers starting at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be at 6:30. The cost is $25 per person or $45 per couple. RSVP by Sept. 12 to Peggy West Tingley at 11900 E. Main St., Marshall, IL 62441...
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LOOK BACK: Sept. 20-26, 1958
(Local News ~ 09/20/15)
The Cooper Theatre planned a free show and Hula Hoop contest. The hoops were available at G.C. Murphy Co., Oehlers Department Store and Paitson Brothers Hardware for 98 cents. What time zone in Indiana was being discussed by members of the Interstate Commerce Commission. All of the state was on Central time in 1958. Communities were divided on daylight saving time...
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BEING FRANK: Government Spending
(Column ~ 09/20/15)
Not so fast. If a government official works full time for the government, they want a good paycheck like the rest of us. If they don't work full-time fire the government they still have friends and family members who do. Even if they have no ties to government workers, those people are voters and taxpayers...
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Money being raised for wheelchair-accessible swing
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/20/15)
To the editor: People take for granted life's simplest pleasures on a daily basis. For instance, when you take your children to the park and watch them play. The thought probably never crosses your mind how wonderful something as small as swinging on a swing set is for them...
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Church planning fish fry
(Community News ~ 09/20/15)
The Bee Ridge Congregational Christian Church will sponsor a Jonah Fish Fry at the Forest Park Cow Palace from noon-3 p.m., Oct. 4. Advance tickets can be purchased at Hoosier Homes & Land, Chamber of Commerce and at A Bushel and a Peck $7 for adults ($8 day of the event), $5 for children 2-12 years old and children under 2 eat for free...
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Kids Klothes Kloset Free clothing operation meets often unseen needs of the community
(Local News ~ 09/20/15)
"The Lord gave us this prompting," church member Mary McCullough said. "The Holy Spirit spoke to us and we decided that we needed to do something about it." Now, dozens of plastic containers, stacked neatly and labeled according to their contents fill a small room on the church's main floor. There, clothing is sorted based on size and type, and volunteers discuss everything from the weather to the local happenings...
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Heavy trash collection; changes in service announced
(Local News ~ 09/20/15)
The city of Brazil has announced its heavy trash collection schedule On Oct. 2, the city will pick up heavy trash on the city's northeast side; Oct. 9, northwest; Oct. 23, southwest; and Oct. 30, southeast. The city is unable to collect televisions because of their disposal fees. They also don't accept batteries, building materials, tires and paint cans...
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Ritz to provide keynote at Jefferson Jackson dinner
(Local News ~ 09/20/15)
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz will be the keynote speaker when the Clay County Democratic party hosts its annual Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner on Sept. 26 at the Kennedy Crossing Bingo Hall. Tickets are $15 each or two for $25...
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Cory Apple Festival kicks off Friday
(Local News ~ 09/20/15)
The three-day Cory Apple Festival kicks off Sept. 25 and will include plenty of antiques, crafts, flea markets and yard sales along with food, and, of course, apples. The ever-popular Apple Stand will include apples, apple cider, cider slush, hot cider, apple butter and homemade apple dumplings...
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Clay City takes 'Best' at Lawrence Central
(Local News ~ 09/20/15)
Submitted photo The Clay City Imperial Regiment competed Saturday at Lawrence Central High School. The band received third place in their class and took the best general effect, best percussion, and best color guard caption awards. This weekend the band will participate in the Avon Invitational on Saturday and the Cory parade on Sunday...
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Little Historic Church welcomes Graybeard
(Community News ~ 09/20/15)
Care for a little Christian Calypso? How about some Rock n' Roll with Jesus? Or are you more of a traditional hymn lover? It doesn't matter if they are singing a cappella or if they've brought out the mandolin and harmonica to accompany the guitars and drums, you are sure to get a variety of musical flavors with Graybeard the Band!...
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Northview judged 'Best' at Brownsburg
(Local News ~ 09/20/15)
Submitted photo Northview High School won Best Music, Best General Effect and Best Visual at Saturday night's contest in Brownsburg. "Northview is a class C school competing 'up' this season in B," stated Band Director Bob Medworth. The Class B scores were 1. Northview 70.55, 2. Decatur Central 65.90 and 3. Zionsville 61.65. Color Guard: 1. Northview, 2. Decatur Central and 3. Zionsville. In Percussion: 1. Decatur Central, 2. Northview and 3. Zionsville. Next week, Northview travels to Avon...
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Long time columnist passes away
(Obituary ~ 09/20/15)
Long-time columnist for The Brazil Times passed away Saturday. Edythe M. Mitchell, 90, passed away, Saturday, September 19, 2015 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil. She was born on June 7, 1925 in Vigo County, Indiana to Carl and Lula (Rader) Eckard. Edythe graduated from Staunton High School in 1943 and later married Delbert Mitchell...
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