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Red hot Knights put Warriors on blast in sweep
(High School Sports ~ 05/13/18)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor DANVILLE — The Northview baseball team is dialed in right now, which shouldn’t be too surprising considering it is May. On Saturday afternoon, the Knights swept a twinbill on the road at Danville in dominating fashion, 11-0 and 17-2. ...
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Clay City captures SWIAC title; Knights third in WIC
(High School Sports ~ 05/13/18)
By TERRY SCHWINGHAMMER For The Brazil Times One year after ending 18 years of Linton Miner dominance in the Southwestern Indiana Athletic Conference golf tournament the Clay City Eels have done it again. A year removed from toppling the Miner dynasty Clay City entered this year as the tournament favorite. And the Eels didn’t disappoint...
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Hopkins repeats as sprint car winner at LPS
(Professional Sports ~ 05/13/18)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE — The pits were full and the breezes were warm at Lincoln Park Speedway this weekend as 123 cars unloaded over five classes. Brownsburg’s AJ Hopkins repeated as the sprint car victor by topping a field of 21 other cars. ...
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Revolutionary War hero honored over weekend
(Local News ~ 05/13/18)
John Peter Martin, a Revolutionary War Patriot, was born Jan. 20, 1766, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and he married Margaret Faris in Union County, South Carolina in 1802. He entered into service after the death of his father at the age of 14 years, 8 months and 17 days. ...
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Reelsville alumni plan 2018 banquet
(Community News ~ 05/13/18)
The 2018 Reelsville Alumni banquet will be held on Saturday, June 2 at the Central Elementary gym, located east of South Putnam High School at the intersection of U.S. 40 and U.S. 231. Enter the South Putnam campus off of U.S. 40 and follow the signs to Central Elementary...
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CLUB NEWS: Brazil Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa
(Community News ~ 05/13/18)
The Brazil Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa met at the Villas of Holly Brook on April 2. President Julie Houston called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the members in the opening prayers, verse and song. Fourteen members were present to enjoy a variety of foods prepared by the April hostesses...
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CLUB NEWS: Clay City Calico Quilters
(Community News ~ 05/13/18)
Fourteen members and three guests attended the Clay City Calico Quilters meeting on April 12 at the REIN Center Library in Clay City. Marilyn Funk gave the program on yoyos. She showed how different size yoyos could be used. She displayed pillow tops, embelished quiltsand large sunflower. Using several small yoyos Santa face, wresths, trimming baskets, picture frames and an American flag were made...
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Documenting the value of human interaction
(Column ~ 05/13/18)
“Oh, no! We forgot to get a selfie for my selfie project,” I messaged. “That’s ok. We can get it next time,” he replied. The “next time,” he was in a casket. I took it hard. Really hard. Roy had been my friend since childhood. Our families have been interconnected for four generations; since the mid 1960s. His parents knew me before I was even born...
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BILL MILLNER
(Obituary ~ 05/13/18)
Bill Milner, 85, passed away at Union Hospital on May 9, 2018. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on December 13, 1932 to Harry Milner and Lydia Garrigus Milner. Bill’s greatest love, other than his wife of 65 years and his family, was farming his land with his family. Bill had many careers in his 85 years, including working at Valentine’s Meat Packing Company, being an electrician, and owning and operating Milner’s Construction...
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REUNION: Bowling Green School
(Community News ~ 05/13/18)
At the Center Point UMC Family Center on April 28, the Bowling Green school reunion was well-attended. All were to be dressed in western wear. Carlene opened the evening with “Howdy” and led us in prayer for the meal. After the meal, Nadene Woolfe gave a wonderful memorial for the six alumni who passed away this year...
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On the Calendar
(Community News ~ 05/13/18)
The next meeting of the Clay County Democrats will be on Tuesday evening, May 15, at Holly Brook. Dinner is being served by the cafeteria for $8 per person. The speaker for the evening will be Katie Blair, director of Advocacy and Public Policy for the ACLU of Indiana...
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Ronald E. O’Dell
(Obituary ~ 05/13/18)
Ronald E. O’Dell, 72, of Brazil, passed away at Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, on May 10, 2018. Ron was born in Brazil, Indiana on May 15, 1945, the son of Charles and Kathryn (Bridgewater) O’Dell. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1964. ...
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David L. Lark
(Obituary ~ 05/13/18)
David L. Lark, 77, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Springhill Village, in Terre Haute, on May 10, 2018. Dave was born in Carbon, Indiana on February 21, 1941 the son of Chuck and Opal (Martin) Lark. Following high school he enlisted into the Army National Guard. ...
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Fitness training business expands to National Ave.
(Local News ~ 05/13/18)
Courtney Broady cuts the ribbon for Earn Your Body Personal Training new location at 806 W. National Avenue in Brazil. The company has been in business for the past three years. An increase in clients has made it necessary to expand to the new location, Broady said...
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Raising funds for summer camp trip
(Local News ~ 05/13/18)
Members of Boy Scout Troop 101 kept busy Saturday during a Car Wash fundraiser at Advance Auto Parts, 611 East National Avenue, Brazil. Scout Master Scott Walker and Assistant Scout Master Doug Sturgeon helped out as the boys had a good time during the event that raised funds to help the troop members cover the cost for attending a summer camp at Camp Buck Toms-Amer in Rockwood, Tennessee...
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"Dolly, Billy and Jeffy" prompt food collection through the "Family Circus"
(Local News ~ 05/13/18)
For 26 years National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Stamp Out Hunger food drive takes place throughout the nation to collect non-perishable food donations from postal customers to help benefit local food pantries. On Saturday volunteers were back out in the community again this year.
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Frederick L. Hise Jr.
(Obituary ~ 05/13/18)
Frederick L. Hise Jr., 51, of Centerpoint, Indiana, passed away at Vanderbilt University Hospital, in Nashville, Tennessee on May 11, 2018 following a battle with heart and liver disease. Fred was born in Eldorado, Illinois, on March 22, 1967, the son of Frederick L. ...
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Lookin’ back — way back
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/13/18)
While visiting a voting center I was thanked for my service and the mention of a free lunch at Pappy’s Bar-B-Que, honoring all vets and the Loyalty Day parade which was so great. Yes, Clay County is proud of all veterans. I’m reminded of WWI when our local draft board had sent notices a couple of times for a fellow for induction and he failed to show up. ...
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We are doing quite well
(Editorial ~ 05/13/18)
This past week, a national publication printed some very unflattering “information” about the City of Brazil. Several people have pointed out the research was flawed, that it unfairly portrayed our city. Shame on the company that distributed that “story.”...
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American Legion Car Show, live music keep street hopping
(Local News ~ 05/13/18)
It was a busy day down on the corner of Depot and Church streets in Brazil Saturday afternoon. The Sons of the American Legion, Post 2, held its first annual Car, Truck and Bike Show fundraiser -- along with live music by “Country Nights”, food and silent auction items -- to support the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
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Sometimes emotions run deep
(Column ~ 05/13/18)
There are moments in every person’s life where emotions run high, and words are at a loss. I experienced one on Wednesday, May 10, while attending the funeral of a man I never met, but also will probably never forget. Terre Haute Police Patrolman Rob Pitts lost his life in the line of duty the Friday before, part of a team investigating an earlier shooting death that day. ...
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