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Knights bring home tourney hardware from Boonville
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/15)
Times Staff Report BOONVILLE -- If you're going to have to drive a couple hundred miles at the crack of dawn on a Saturday morning for a volleyball tournament you might as well win it. Such was the case for the Northview Knights, who won the Boonville Invitational this weekend with three straight victories...
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Clay City boys second at SWIAC Meet, Laswell runs third
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/15)
Times Staff Report JASONVILLE -- The postseason got underway on Saturday for the Clay City Eels as they competed at Shakamak High School in the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference Meet in Jasonville. The Clay City boys had their eyes on a conference team title, but came up a bit short in their efforts to knock off a solid Bloomfield squad. The Cardinals got a third-place run from Parker Ramsey and placed three runners in the top-10 to claim a 20-point win (49 to 69) over the runner-up Eels...
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Eels gather valuable experience at Edgewood Invite
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/15)
By STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times ELLETTSVILLE -- What is more important, winning or playing tough competition? Clay City volleyball coach Garicke Rubin is betting on playing tough competition. The Eels were by far the smallest school in the Joyce Gates Memorial Tournament on Saturday at Edgewood High School, and their 1-3 record on the day reflected that. ...
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Northview boys, Trout claim WIC championships
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor ELLETTSVILLE -- Just one year ago, as a junior, Northview's Cam Trout had to trade in a walking boot prior to lacing up his running shoes to compete for a Western Indiana Conference title. Despite running at less than 100 percent in that meet, Trout still won the individual title at Edgewood High School in a time of 17:16. However, the team was second behind the victorious Mustangs...
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North Clay cross country team claim WIC titles
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/15)
Times Staff Report ELLETTSVILLE --The North Clay cross country teams wrapped up their season in distinguished fashion, with a pair of team titles to go with Zach Haypenny's individual title. Haypenny won the boys' race by 13 seconds with a time of 11:29 and the Knights placed all five scoring runners in the top-10...
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SNAPSHOTS: Fall Frenzy Saturday at Forest Park
(Local News ~ 10/04/15)
It was cold during the 2015 Clay County Tri Kappa Fall Frenzy at Forest Park Saturday, but there was still plenty to do. The cold dreary morning started with Pancake breakfast sponsored by the Clay County Republican Club at the Cow Palace. A 5K Run/Walk event started and ended in Forest Park, with Kayla Chiles kicking off the race. A portion of the proceeds went to PINK to support Breast Cancer Awareness and help families locally...
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Heavy trash collection; changes in service announced
(Local News ~ 10/04/15)
The city of Brazil has announced its heavy trash collection schedule On Friday, the city will pick up heavy trash on the city's northwest side; 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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BMV announces Columbus Day closure
(Local News ~ 10/04/15)
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles reports that all BMV license branches will be closed Saturday through Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. All license branches resume regularly scheduled business hours on Tuesday, Oct. 13...
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Look Back ... to Oct. 4-10, 1919
(Local News ~ 10/04/15)
October 6th will be a big night and local Odd Fellows circles, Brazil Lodge number 315 is to admit a class of 10 candidates. The session will be held in the Odd Fellows Hall, national and forest avenues. A meeting of the Clay County Game, Fish and Bird Protective Association will be held in the City Building at 7:30 Monday night. ...
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Are We Doomed to Polarization?
(Column ~ 10/04/15)
We Americans are trapped in a political dilemma. We all like representative democracy, but we don't much like the way it's performing. The reason for this dissatisfaction is clear. Polls in recent years detail a polarized nation, divided both ideologically and politically. This is, as the Pew Research Center put it recently, "a defining feature of politics today." In the public's eye, Washington gets most of the blame for this...
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Ready? Let's go to Mars
(Editorial ~ 10/04/15)
Water on Mars could become a bigger discovery than finding life on other planets. Why? It gives us encouragement to reach for the stars again. Let's face it. For many people the International Space Station has meant our space program is in a holding pattern as we wait...for what?...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 10/04/15)
Northview 1995 The Northview High School Class of 1995 will host its 20th Class Reunion on Oct. 17 at the Timeout Bar in Brazil. Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. A choice of breaded tenderloin, grilled chicken or cheeseburger with fries, non-alcoholic drink, gratuity and tax for $20 each person. There will also be a DJ...
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Little Historic Church hosting monthly program Friday
(Community News ~ 10/04/15)
The Little Historic Church at Carbon will conduct its monthly program on Friday. There will be a pitch-in dinner at 6 p.m., with the program scheduled to begin at 7. This month, entertainment will be provided by The Coon Holler Kids. All are invited to the meal and program...
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Missing deer hunter found in northwest Indiana wildlife area
(State News ~ 10/04/15)
SCHNEIDER (AP) -- Authorities say a hunter was found safe in northwestern Indiana after he went missing when he became disoriented while following a deer. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources say 23-year-old Seth Basler of Saint John was found at about midnight Sunday at the LaSalle Fish and Wildlife Area near Schneider in Lake County. Authorities say Basler called 911 at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday to report he was lost and his phone battery was almost dead...
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House Republicans stand by choice of majority leader
(State News ~ 10/04/15)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- As Indiana House Republicans prepare to elect a new majority leader, they are standing by their decision last fall to give that leadership post to a representative with known ethical issues who abruptly resigned from his seat. Speaker Brian Bosma told The Associated Press that Republicans knew of the issues surrounding Rep. Jud McMillin when they elevated him to the chamber's No. 2 post last November, but were satisfied he had addressed them...
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Clay County Day -- 2016 Reunion plans are set
(Community News ~ 10/04/15)
The 37th Clay County Day Reunion and Luncheon will take place Thursday, Jan. 21, in Bradenton, Florida, at the Pier 22 ballroom. Letters will be mailed to past attendees the first part of November. Due to increase in postage, letters will not be sent to those that have not attended the last three years...
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JAIL BOOKINGS OCTOBER 3-4, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 10/04/15)
Clay County Justice Center Bookings Jeffrey Gardner, 48, OVWI Cara White, 43, Poss/Controlled Substance Rebecca J. Bush, 30, Poss/Controlled Substance Jeremy Wayne Byerly, 32, Intimidation
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JAIL BOOKINGS OCTOBER 3-4, 2015
(Local News ~ 10/04/15)
Clay County Justice Center Bookings Jeffrey Gardner, 48, OVWI Cara White, 43, Poss/Controlled Substance Rebecca J. Bush, 30, Poss/Controlled Substance Jeremy Wayne Byerly, 32, Intimidation
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U.S. Senate candidate calls for 'common sense' in Washington, D.C
(Local News ~ 10/04/15)
Clay County Republicans invited Rep. Marlin Stutzman of Howe, one of the candidates seeking the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Indiana Sen. Dan Coats, to speak in Brazil. Since 2010, Stutzman has served as Congressman from Indiana's District 3, representing the Northeast portion of Indiana, in the area surrounding Fort Wayne...
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Playing for Jesse
(Local News ~ 10/04/15)
A dream to play football, "it's all he ever talks about" according to Jesse Yocom's family. The young boy who's fighting cancer got his wish with a little help from his friends and family Saturday. "He loves football," Jesse's mother Carey Cummins said while waiting on the sidelines for her 10-year old son to suit up at the Clay Youth Football League field Saturday. "Jesse can tell the stats for any football team. And players, he knows them all."...
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Couple celebrating anniversary
(Community News ~ 10/04/15)
Robert and Gertrude Bell Robert and Gertrude Bell, Brazil, will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary with an open house on Oct. 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Harmony Community Center. Bob (retired from IBM, Greencastle) and Getty McCoy (retired secretary from various locations including East Side Elementary School) were married by Al Emmert at the Forest Avenue United Brethren Church on Oct. 14, 1950...
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Children and adults alike Touch-A-Truck
(Local News ~ 10/04/15)
There were lots of horns honking, sirens blaring and other noises as the young-at-heart enjoyed the Touch-A-Truck event during Fall Frenzy at Forest Park Saturday. Children of all ages, including a few a curious adults, climbed aboard emergency response vehicles, heavy machinery, tractors, military vehicles, industrial lawn mowers and even inside the back of a clean trash truck to explore and learn more about the vehicles from the people who use them in the community...
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PAUL FREDERICK SCHUTT JR.
(Obituary ~ 10/04/15)
Mr. Paul Frederick Schutt Jr., age 83 of Amelia Island, FL passed away on Thursday evening, October 1, 2015 at Baptist Medical Center. Born in Toledo, Ohio on September 1, 1932, he was the youngest of two children born to the late Paul F. and Genevieve Carl Schutt. ...
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SNAPSHOTS: CYFL The Boys of Fall 2015 Tackle Cancer Event
(Local News ~ 10/04/15)
The Boys of Fall 2015 Tackle Cancer Event selected their former classmate Jesse Yocom, 10, as this year's recipient of their fundraising efforts to help his family financially as he battles Nodular Lymphocyte Predominantly Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a form of cancer...
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JENIFER JANEE COLEMAN
(Obituary ~ 10/04/15)
Jenifer Janee Coleman, 36, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at home, October 3, 2015 following an extended illness. She was born in Salinas, California, April 9, 1979 the daughter of Terri Ella (Browning) Sackett. Jenifer graduated from Chino High School and then Victorville Community College. Jenifer was a professional Cheerleader and professional dancer. She also worked as a stuntwoman and actress with SAG and AFTRA and drag raced with NHRA...
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