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Reunions
(Community News ~ 08/25/13)
McClelland Family Reunion The family of Lem and Zena (Coffee) McClelland will have a family reunion Aug. 31, at the Forest Park Pavilion, beginning at 1 p.m. Those interested in attending are asked to bring a covered dish. For further information, call Zena Riddell at 812-241-1397...
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Commission gets update on hotel
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
The Clay County Redevelopment Commission heard updates on a hotel that recently became activated at its regular monthly meeting recently. Jim Coffenberry, economic development specialist, said he has been in communication with hotel manager Omar Zafrullah and the new Best Western Plus Covered Bridge Inn, located just off Interstate 70 on State Road 59, was activated Friday Aug. 16, 2013 at approximately 8 p.m...
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Youth Club Notices
(Community News ~ 08/25/13)
Boy Scout Notice Cub Scout Pack 101 is having its recruitment night Monday, Aug 26, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at First Christian Church, 1875 W. U.S. 40, Brazil. All boys in grades first through fifth are invited to come if interested in joining the pack...
- Bowling Green Baby Contest Winners! (Local News ~ 08/25/13)
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Baseball camp was a success
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/25/13)
To the Editor: Two families working together. One baseball player with a heart for children and a giving spirit. One hundred and fifty-one children from 10 counties. Add that all together and you get the "words don't describe," "God's fingerprints all over it," "hit it out of the park," inaugural Brady Shoemaker Baseball Camp, sponsored by the FBC Christian Youth Campground...
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Harmony should be proud
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/25/13)
To the Editor: We had the honor of having a niece's bridal shower at the Harmony Community Center this weekend. There is nothing bad that I can say about this venue. The rooms are big. The kitchen is amazing. Everything was updated and maintained, and the price is extremely reasonable...
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On how computers operate
(Column ~ 08/25/13)
It's magic! That's right, no kidding. You know those stories about this kid who is sent to magic school to learn how to do wizardly things? That's really the story about how they train computer geeks. There's some secret place where some mysterious someone (Bill Gates?) reveals to true geeks all those secret things that make computers somehow do whatever it is computers want to do...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 08/25/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Story Hour At The Library! Fall Story Hour at the Brazil Public Library will resume Tuesday, Sept. 17, and Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 10:30 a.m., for children ages 3- 5. Children may participate in songs, crafts and stories...
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Open House scheduled
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
The Veterans of Local Wars Post 1127 will conduct an open house Saturday, Aug. 31, featuring the entertainment of the Midwest Playboys. The event has been designed as a benefit for Greg Loveall. A dinner featuring lasagna, salad and garlic bread will be offered from 5-8 p.m., and a silent auction will take place from 2-5 p.m...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 08/25/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 2-1-2 Daily Three-Evening 7-8-0 Daily Four-Midday 3-8-7-7 Daily Four-Evening 3-4-8-4 Mix and Match 4-17-34-36-50 Cash 5 4-7-21-33-39...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 08/25/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.-- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 5-2-5 Pick Three-Evening 3-3-1 Pick Four-Midday 5-6-0-1 Pick Four-Evening 5-6-7-4 My 3-Midday 8-6-6 My 3-Evening 8-0-2...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 08/25/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center Aug. 22-25: Resisting Law Enforcement Duncan, Derek W., 22 Wetnight, Elizabeth A., 25 Awaiting Arraignment Duncan, Derek W., 22 Hayes, James R., 51 Wetnight, Elizabeth A., 25...
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Accident Reports
(Police Logs ~ 08/25/13)
Brazil Police Department The following accidents were recently investigated by the Brazil Police Department: On Monday, Aug. 12, at 5:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of State Road 59 and United States 40 for a two-vehicle accident...
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Frances Jean Deckard
(Obituary ~ 08/25/13)
Frances Jean Deckard peacefully went home to be with Jesus Aug. 17, 2013. She was born Dec. 24, 1927, to Ernest and Margueite Stievenart in Brazil. She was the second of seven children. As a young lady, she enjoyed singing in an a capella trio. Frances met the love of her life, Charles Robert (Bob) Deckard when they both worked at Quaker Maid...
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Obituary Notices
(Obituary ~ 08/25/13)
Robert "Bob" Lee Burns, 72, of Tucson, Ariz., went to be with his heavenly Father on Aug. 18, 2013. Bob will be celebrated at a memorial service at Geist Christian Church, 8550 Mud Creek Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday Aug. 31, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to The Salvation Army...
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Special Meeting
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
The Brazil Common Council has scheduled a budget workshop for Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m., in Brazil City Hall Council Chambers. No business will be discussed. The public is welcome to attend the meeting. For further information, call 443-2221.
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Annual Dinner
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
The annual 9/11 law enforcement and first responders dinner will take place Tuesday, Sept. 10, at East Side Christian Church, 400 N. Church St., Brazil. The dinner, scheduled to begin at noon, will consist of ham and beans, cornbread, salads and dessert...
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Trash Notice
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
Due to Labor Day, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 2, the Brazil City Garage will run one day behind for trash pickup that week. For further information, call 448-8501.
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4-H'ers perform well at State Fair
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
When it came time to show some Clay County animals at the 2013 Indiana State Fair, a handful of Clay County 4-H'ers performed quite well. In fact, several local 4-H'ers did very well with their rabbits at the state fair this year. According to information provided by organizers of the state fair, Joseph Dierdorf, Mannah Mace, Asher Mace, Brandi Sanders and Madison McDonald all earned top-10 placings in their respective categories, with Sanders picking up three top placings and Asher Mace earning two.. ...
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Saline City Festival set for weekend
(Local News ~ 08/25/13)
SALINE CITY -- The annual Saline City Festival will kick off Saturday, Aug. 31, and conclude Monday, Sept. 2. Events begin Saturday at 8 a.m., with co-ed softball games. For more information, call Aaron Morgan at 812-240-1021. The annual Indiana National Truck Pull has been scheduled for Saturday as well...
- Little Miss Champions! (Local News ~ 08/25/13)
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'Give me some peanuts and a Blackjack'
(Column ~ 08/25/13)
This past weekend, my son and I sat down to our favorite sporting event in all of sports -- The Little League World Series. The Little League World Series, televised for years, has always been known for the high expectations it has for the players. They have rules governing players, parents and coaches, and expect all to show sportsmanship manners and etiquette during the competition...
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Brady Short scores Lincoln Park Speedway sprint car win
(Professional Sports ~ 08/25/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- Brady Short has scored a multitude of feature wins in multiple classes during his highly successful racing career, however, he pulled off another first on Saturday night as he scored a feature victory at Lincoln Park Speedway...
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Kidwell and Yocom lead Knights in opener
(High School Sports ~ 08/25/13)
By STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times TERRE HAUTE -- Ashley Kidwell and Nic Yocom started the high school cross country season Saturday where they hope to finish it on November 2. Northview High School's Kidwell finished fifth and Yocom sixth in the Early Bird Cross Country Meet on the same LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course, site of the state championship meet...
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