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Lavon "Barb" Dowell
(Obituary ~ 04/17/16)
Lavon "Barb" Dowell, 89, of Harmony, Indiana, passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care, April 16, 2016 following a brief illness. Barb was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on December 19, 1926, the daughter of Cecil "Red" and Ethel (Young) Dickerson. Barb married Glen Dowell January 19, 1946 in Indianapolis. ...
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JAIL BOOKINGS April 15-17, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 04/17/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during April 15-17: Awaiting Arraignment Rogers, Gabriel M., 19: OVWI Standley, Erick, 31: Leaving scene of accident Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Arabi, Shawheen D., 30: Warrant...
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JAIL BOOKINGS April 15-17, 2016
(Local News ~ 04/17/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during April 15-17: Awaiting Arraignment Rogers, Gabriel M., 19: OVWI Standley, Erick, 31: Leaving scene of accident Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Arabi, Shawheen D., 30: Warrant...
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Local student to serve as leader
(Local News ~ 04/17/16)
Brazil resident Paige Stevenson is motivated and determined to make a positive impact on the world. As a sophomore at Purdue University studying agricultural business, she is off to a good start. From internships to leadership positions, Stevenson pursues experiences that set her apart from her peers and prepare her to pursue her dream of being a leader in agriculture. Most recently, she was selected as a Campus Ambassador for Agriculture Future of America...
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Rotarians participate in district conference
(Community News ~ 04/17/16)
Courtesy photo Brazil Rotarians who participated in the Rotary International District Conference recently included Amos Thomas, joined by wife Betty Thomas, Susan Thomas, President Rob Dispennett, Susan Sneddon and Past President TJ Sneddon. The Brazil Club was honored at the district meeting for presenting the annual Brazil Fourth of July Celebration in Forest Park for 80 years...
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The Clay County Planner
(Local News ~ 04/17/16)
Monday, April 25 Celebrate library cat's birthday Brazil Public Library will celebrate its feline friend's birthday on April 25. Youth can make a "Carnegie" craft and everyone can enjoy cake and punch beginning at 11:30 a.m. Donations for the Clay County Humane Shelter, which needs dog, cat, puppy and kitten wet/dry food as well as cat litter, food bowls, leashes, cleaning supplies and toys can be dropped off at the library during April...
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Humane Society to host vaccination clinic
(Local News ~ 04/17/16)
The Clay County Humane Society will host its Spring Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, April 23 from 3-5 p.m. at the Forest Park Cow Palace in Brazil. If your dog or cat was vaccinated at last year's shot clinic or your pet needs vaccinations, make sure to join us. Vaccinations will be administered by a licensed veterinarian...
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St Mary's dean's list
(Community News ~ 04/17/16)
The following Clay County residents were named to the Dean's List High Honors at St Mary-of-the Woods College for the most recent semester: Holly Lee and Jamie Jo Lowder. The Dean's List Honors is received when a student receives a GPA from 3.70 to 3.99 and the Dean's List High Honors is achieved when students have a GPA of 4.0...
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HONOR ROLL: Northview High School Third Grading Period
(Community News ~ 04/17/16)
Northview High School Third Grading Period Freshman Academic Distinction: Isabella Rose Almaghaslah, Emily Elizabeth Boatman, Rachel Lynn Brindley, Jack Anthony Carter, Allison Nicole Cook, Samantha Elizabeth Dowell, Tess Christine Eppert, Samuel S. Gentry, Kelsey Ann Heaton, Megan Lynn Heck, Evan James Hendrich, Madisson Noel Maffioli, Makenna Nicole McNabb, Isaac Lee Reinoehl, Brieanne Nicole Rutledge, Jeff L. Selby, Eden Elise Siples, Adeline Jo Thompson and Daisy Susanna Trevarthan...
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CLUB NEWS: Brazil Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa
(Community News ~ 04/17/16)
The Brazil Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa met Monday, April 11 at Green Olive Café. The guest speakers this month were Angie Grogan and Donna Farmer with For Paws Sake. After dinner Vice President Julie Houston called the meeting to order with the usual song and verse...
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Did your church receive a mailer?
(Community News ~ 04/17/16)
Did your church receive a mailer? The Brazil Times has recently sent out a mailer to our local churches in preparation for our upcoming "2016 Worship With Us" magazine. We would like to think that we have a complete list, but we may have missed a few. If your church has not received this mailer, please contact us as soon as possible so we can include your listing in this guide. Also, please let us know if we need updated information...
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Sneddon among those who helped liberate the Netherlands
(Editorial ~ 04/17/16)
Thousands of white marble crosses and Stars of David, row after row is what one sees when overlooking the American War Cemetery in the town of Margraten, the Netherlands. The markers are testimony to the sacrifices made by many young American men and women for the freedom of Europe during World War II...
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A Look Back ... April 17-23, 1927
(Community News ~ 04/17/16)
Officers of Brazil and Clay City did a good day's work Friday when they rounded up four members of a band of automobile bandits who were wanted for many robberies perpetrated in four counties in the past three weeks. The Illinois and Virginia COL LI ER IES Company of Chicago, Illinois who have leased from H. ...
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Loyalty Day designed to involve community in support of flag, country
(Community News ~ 04/17/16)
The first of May is Loyalty Day and as such it is a day filled with activities designed to involve the community in an overt display of loyalty to flag and country. Therefore, every loyal citizen should eagerly participate in the festivities in an effort to make this Loyalty Day the best observance ever held...
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Rafael Cruz to speak at GOP dinner
(Local News ~ 04/17/16)
Rafael Cruz, father of Republican Presidential candidate Ted Cruz, confirmed Saturday that he plans to attend the Clay County Lincoln Day Dinner in Center Point United Methodist on Monday night. Rafael Cruz is a minister and will be given 10 minutes to speak on his son's behalf, said Clay County Republican Chair Jodi Lohrman...
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Bicentennial essay contest announced
(Local News ~ 04/17/16)
Lynn's Pharmacy is hosting an Indiana Bicentennial Essay Competition, with submissions due by May 1. Those interested are asked to write a short essay on the following topic: "What have been Indiana's most significant contributions to American society and history? How has living in Indiana affected your upbringing?"...
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Clay Community Schools trustees meeting this week
(Local News ~ 04/17/16)
The upcoming Clay Community School Board of Trustees will have a public hearing during Thursday's 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Central Office. Board President Ron Scherb will open the public hearing on the lease with the Clay Community Multi-School Building Corporation and additional appropriation of the building corporation bond proceeds and then will turn the public hearing over to Superintendent Jeff Fritz...
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'Motivated 4 Morgan' Benefit aims to raise funds for local youth with cancer
(Local News ~ 04/17/16)
CLAY CITY -- Morgan Sheese is a fun-loving 10-year-old girl who also happens to have Down syndrome. The Clay City Elementary third-grader doesn't let anything stop her from doing what she sets her mind to do and that includes beating her recent cancer diagnosis...
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Shane Cottle wins the sprint car feature on opening night at Lincoln Park Speedway
(Professional Sports ~ 04/17/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- Lincoln Park Speedway raised the curtain on the 2016 racing season Saturday night with an outstanding field of 105 cars over four classes. Shane Cottle piloted the Paul Hazen No. 57 sprinter to victory lane to capture the "Bill Gardner Memorial" 30-lap feature for sprint cars. ...
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Knights split final baseball games at invite
(High School Sports ~ 04/17/16)
Times Staff Report The Northview Knights were struggling with their bats through the first two games of their own invitational this weekend. Facing quality arms in Terre Haute South's Justin Jenkins (committed to Iowa as an outfielder) and Hobart's Joe Zanolla and Joe Santos, the Knights mustered just one run over 14 innings. The result was a 2-1 loss to the Braves and a 4-0 loss to the Brickies, the first two defeats of the season for the Knights...
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Cam Trout sets scorching pace at Franklin Central Mile Invitational Meet
(High School Sports ~ 04/17/16)
Times Staff Report Northview senior track and cross country athlete Cam Trout has seen his running career hit a different gear during his final year as a Knight. Trout recently signed his letter-of-intent to compete in both sports at Indiana State next season and was invited to participate in the prestigious Franklin Central Showcase Mile on Friday night...
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Offense clicks for Northview softball in weekend split at Jasper Invite
(High School Sports ~ 04/17/16)
Times Staff Report JASPER -- The Northview softball team split four games on the road at the Jasper Invitational over the weekend with two wins on Friday and two defeats on Saturday. Knights' coach Kathy Vossmer got a win over her high school alma mater in game one as Northview topped Tecumseh 6-3 in the opener Friday night...
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Revelations about chewing tar
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/17/16)
To the editor: Yes, yes, I chewed tar; all of us fellows when we were in grade school chewed tar as we all thought we were like the old timers chewing their tobacco . . . and we spit too. Yes, I also chewed gum, and after all the sweet stuff was out, I just swallowed it . . . but not the tar...
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SNAPSHOTS: Benefit for Bob at VFW Post 1127
(Local News ~ 04/17/16)
The Benefit for Bob fundraiser was held to not only to financially help Robert "Bob" Maesch and his family while he battles stage 4 cancer, but to also be an uplifting time of fun, food, music and fellowship.
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