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Voting for freedom in 2012
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/14/12)
To the Editor: Vote for freedom. As I drive, I see signs supporting Obama. I wonder, are these people informed of what this man is up to? Do they believe in freedom and the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution? If they do, they are supporting someone who doesn't...
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Volunteers needed to drive van
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/14/12)
To the Editor: Mike Holland, local VA officer for Clay County, has been asking for volunteer drivers for the local VA van to take vets to the Indianapolis VA Hospital, W. 10th St., Indianapolis, on regularly scheduled runs. Volunteers may be male or female, 18-older, with an Indiana Driver's License, and obey Indiana driving laws, and a U.S. citizen...
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Rock For Brazil coordinator offers thanks
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/14/12)
To the Editor: Rock for Brazil 4 2012 music festival raised $5,600 for the Stewart family. This year encompassed more than 30 bands and five stages. Beverly Stewart would like to thank everyone who donated to our cause and the countless volunteers who showed up in support...
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K-Day organizers invite all to join
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/14/12)
To the Editor: Fifty years of the K-Day Pancake Feast and Parade is now history. The Brazil Kiwanis is so thankful for the many volunteers that made it possible: The V.F.W. Post 1127 Post letting us use its great facility for the breakfast; the House of Hope for helping with preparations and serving of the breakfast; Ferrell Gas for providing the fuel; The Key Club Counselor Pat Krider, students and parents working together at the breakfast; the Queen/King and Princess/Prince candidates, runner-ups and participants selling tickets; the Posey Township Volunteer Fire Department for helping lineup the parade; Joe Dierdorff, emcee of the parade, and many other volunteers giving their time and talents setting up and cleaning up.. ...
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Where has all the faith gone?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/14/12)
To the Editor: What has gone wrong with we the patriots of this wonderful country? A country that was founded on principles and Christianity? What has gone wrong with the land of the free and the home of the brave? We have forsaken and turned our hearts away from our only hope for survival in this land, our hope is Christ Jesus...
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Offering support for local judge
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/14/12)
To the Editor: This letter is written to support Judge Joe Trout and his re-election as the Circuit Court Judge of Clay County. Judge Trout possesses exceptional qualities that make him an outstanding judge. These qualities became evident to me as past principal of Northview High School...
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Listless Congress cedes power to White House
(Column ~ 10/14/12)
There is a widespread sense, both in Washington and around the country, that Congress has just ended one of the most listless and unproductive sessions in memory. When its members bolted town to go home and campaign, they left a long list of big issues unaddressed -- immigration reform, "the fiscal cliff," climate change, entitlement reform and cyber security...
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Cub Scout Notice
(Local News ~ 10/14/12)
Cub Scout Pack 45 meets regularly on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m., at the Family Worship Center, located on County Road 425 West. For more information, call 448-2395.
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Grant Recipients
(Local News ~ 10/14/12)
Habitat For Humanity of Clay County received a grant from the Clay County Community Foundation (CCCF) Saturday. On hand for the presentation included (from left) CCCF representative Paul Sinders, Habitat representative Keith Bowers, Habitat representative Rogene Morge and CCCF representative Sam Glover...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 10/14/12)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Heavy Trash Notice The Brazil City Garage recently notified The Brazil Times that throughout the month of October, heavy trash pickup will take place. The following will be days for routes:...
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Democrats to meet
(Local News ~ 10/14/12)
The Clay County Democrat Club will meet Tuesday at the Clay County Senior Citizen's Center. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. However, Democratic candidate for Indiana District 8 Representative Dave Crooks will meet with the public prior to the meeting, beginning at 5:39 p.m...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 10/14/12)
Northview Class of 2002 The Northview High School Class of 2002 will celebrate its 10-year class reunion Saturday, Oct. 20, at Tradition's in Brazil, beginning at 6 p.m. Cost is $20 per person or $40 per couple. The cost will help cover expenses for the dinner, cash bar and facility rental...
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Health Board Meeting
(Local News ~ 10/14/12)
The Clay County Health Board will conduct a meeting Monday, Oct. 22, at noon, in the health office, 1214 E. National Ave., STE B 110, in the lower level of the St. Vincent Medical Office Building.
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Pumpkins
(Local News ~ 10/14/12)
Two-year-old Cooper Haviland picks a pumpkin with the help of his mother, Melissa Haviland, during the French Funeral Home Pumpkin Giveaway Saturday.
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Marching bands win gold
(Local News ~ 10/14/12)
EVANSVILLE -- On Saturday, both the Clay City Imperial Regiment and Northview Marching Knights competed in Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Regional action, coming away with gold ratings. The Imperial Regiment competed in the Class D Evansville Central High...
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Haunted house open in Brazil
(Local News ~ 10/14/12)
Joe and Tiffany Condry are haunting Brazil this fall season with their Murder Mansion, located at 211 N. Walnut St. Joe Condry has been involved with the haunt industry for 15 years. This year he and his wife Tiffany decided to create a Murder Mansion in Brazil...
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Knightsville talks dedication ceremony for soldier
(Local News ~ 10/14/12)
The Knightsville Town Council met for its monthly meeting Tuesday night and discussed the dedication ceremony for a fallen soldier, as well as vandalism in the community park. In honor of the late Spc. Arronn Fields, 27, Knightsville -- who died from injuries sustained during a rocket-propelled grenade attack May 21, in Afghanistan -- the council purchased a commemorative stone bench, which has been placed in Knightsville Community Park, and has now set a date for its dedication ceremony...
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Northview's Yocom advances to Brown County Semistate
(High School Sports ~ 10/14/12)
Times Staff Report BEDFORD -- Northview junior Nic Yocom ran a strong race to remain alive in the IHSAA Cross Country postseason as he raced to a sixth-place finish in the Bedford North Lawrence Regional on Saturday. He moves on to the Brown County Semi-state along with winning teams from Terre Haute South (boys) and the Terre Haute North girls. The Patriot boys also advanced by finishing fifth as a team and the girl's squad from Terre Haute South placed third to advance...
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Robert Anderson
(Obituary ~ 10/14/12)
Robert Anderson, 83, Brazil, passed away Saturday Oct. 13, 2012, at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. Arrangements are pending at the Moore Funeral Home in Brazil. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moorefuneralhomes.com.
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Soccer Squad
(Local News ~ 10/14/12)
Northview High School soccer players KJ Thomas, Tristen Raybould, Mitch Thomas, Mike Thomas, Caleb McGinty, Garrett Wiss, Jake Nobles, Guy Wiss and Chandler Reeves are pictured with Rosemary Price at the Brazil Senior Citizen Center, 120 S. Franklin St., Brazil, where members of the team volunteer twice a month. ...
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