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Family grateful for city assistance
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/08/13)
To the Editor: My family and I received a letter last week from the City of Brazil. This letter informed us that we would be meeting with appraisers in the purchase of our home in the flood acquisition program. This letter was a Godsend. For many years, we have had trouble with the flooding of our home and nothing was ever done to resolve these issues...
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Thanksgiving baskets available again
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/08/13)
To the Editor: A group of individuals between agencies, organizations and churches are going to coordinate Thanksgiving baskets throughout Clay County again this year. This process follows the tradition of the Christmas Assistance Program. There will be an application process and also will decrease the chances of families receiving more than one basket...
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Does any of this make sense?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/08/13)
To the Editor: Too many loose lips in Washington, D.C.! Concerning Syria, do you let your enemy know ahead what you plan on doing and approximately the time line? Will they now wait on a poll to find out if the public will back the president? That is like a couple of kids when one tells the other he is going to hit him and where and when and how...
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Where the money goes during war
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/08/13)
To the Editor: When there is war, the private sector laborers earnings are coercively taken from him through federal taxation and then distributed throughout the military industrial complex. This influx of tax dollars allows weapon manufacturers to expand their operations, increasing war profits...
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The dos and don'ts of PCs
(Column ~ 09/08/13)
Is there such a thing as a "To-Don'ts" list? Over the years we've developed something like it at Computer Central in Brazil. Too many problems we see are things which we'd like to have had opportunity before they caused their own problem to have shouted "Don't do that!"...
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'Cat's in the Ladle,' and other food myths
(Column ~ 09/08/13)
Have you heard rumors about restaurants? Juicy rumors about restaurants serving cat meat, rat infestation, or dead animals in sandwiches? This hearsay pops up from time to time. Twisting our taste buds and cracking the gears in our stomachs and minds...
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Joey Kramer picks up $3,000 payday with modified win in 10th Patriot 100
(Professional Sports ~ 09/08/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE Joey Kramer hasn't visited Lincoln Park Speedway often, especially with his No. 77 Lightning Chassis, All-Star Performance, Larry's Truck Service UMP Modified. However, in a return to the Putnamville oval, the Hanover, Ind. native continued his dominance in the latter half of the 2013 season...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 09/08/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center Sept. 6-8: Resisting Law Enforcement Lowe, Deana L., 41 Awaiting Arraignment DeWeese, Kenneth C., 21 Lowe, Deana L., 41 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Lile Jr., Jerry F., 23...
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Democrat meeting scheduled
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
The Clay County Democrat Party will sponsor a Veteran Appreciation Day Saturday, Sept. 14, in the Orange Building at Goshorn Park, Clay City. The carry-in, covered dish luncheon is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. A meet-and-greet session will take place at 11:30 a.m...
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Students to remember Sept. 11
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
Editor's Note: The following is a list of activities Clay Community Schools will take part in Wednesday, Sept. 11, in honor of the 12th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001: East Side Elementary School 8 a.m. Col. Tom Simms will be speaking to the assembly,...
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Meeting scheduled
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce will conduct its monthly luncheon Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Renaissance. The guest speakers will be Tom Ames, Paul Sinders and Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham. Cost to attend is $10, payable at the door. Those interested in attending should RSVP by calling 448-8457 or e-mailing info@claycountychamber.org...
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Annual Mayor's Ride set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
Mayor Brian Wyndham will be joining other Clay County bikers at Brazil City Hall for the 2nd Mayor's Ride on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. According to Wyndham, more than 100 riders were in attendance last year, helping to raise $3,600 for the Clay County Humane Shelter, located just off of State Road 59 in Brazil...
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Church News
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
Poland Historic Chapel The Poland Historic Chapel will have its first annual speaker series Sept. 15, 2013. The speaker is author and Quaker pastor Philip Gulley. The event is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.. According to a press release Gulley "will share small town stories that are sure to not only sound familiar but will warm the hearts of small and large town residents" at the speaker series...
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Gospel group to perform Sept. 22
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
The Crystal Valley Quartet will be appearing live at the Brazil First Christian Church on Sept. 22 at 6 p.m., for a great time of southern gospel music featuring original songs, new hits and old favorites. The Crystal Valley Quartet is a regional southern gospel quartet based out of Terre Haute. ...
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Knights and Eels compete in State Preview
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/13)
By STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times TERRE HAUTE -- With the IHSAA Cross Country Championship series a month off, Northview and Clay City did not put a lot of emphasis on the Terre Haute Savings Bank Invitational, otherwise known as the state preview meet, on Saturday at LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course...
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Knights repeat as WIC golf champions
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/13)
Times Staff Report TERRE HAUTE -- Having balance throughout your team is often the key to success in high school golf and such was the case on Saturday for the Northview Knights. Keirsten Mikesell won individual medalist honors with a round of 89 at Idle Creek Golf Course in Terre Haute, but it was the balance over the entire lineup that enabled the Knights to easily outdistance South Vermillion for a Western Indiana Conference title...
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Seasonal star program set
(State News ~ 09/08/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- The Allen Memorial Planetarium will present a seasonal star program Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m., and Sept. 21, at 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. The 30-minute educational program will introduce the constellations and other astronomical wonders of the sky for the fall season...
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Ramsey to offer services at clinic
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
CLAY CITY -- The Clay City Center for Family Medicine recently announced Dr. Kelly Ramsey will provide comprehensive healthcare services at its clinic, 315 Lankford St., Clay City. Ramsey is a third-year resident of Union Hospital's Family Medicine Residency...
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WIC announces guideline levels for assistance
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
The Clay County Women Infants and Children (WIC) program is located at 972 W. Craig Ave., Brazil. The program provides nutritious supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals for pregnant and breastfeeding women, non-breastfeeding women until six months postpartum and for infants and children up to 5-years-old...
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Organization now offering new concepts for care
(State News ~ 09/08/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- In an effort to better support the needs of the community, Gentiva Hospice, a member of the Gentiva Health Services family of home health and hospice providers, is bringing a new concept to its hospice care. Gentiva's Memory Care specialty is the first of its kind, reaching out to the growing number of patients, families and caregivers who suffer from the effects of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 09/08/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: Michael Reunion The annual Michael family reunion will take place Saturday, Sept. 14, at Goshorn Park in Clay City, at the shelter by the playground. Dinner will take place at noon. Those interested in attending are asked to bring covered dishes...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 09/08/13)
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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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 09/08/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 6-2-4 Daily Three-Evening 7-9-5 Daily Four-Midday 4-8-6-9 Daily Four-Evening 3-4-5-1 Mix and Match 1-6-9-22-27 Cash 5 13-14-21-35-36...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 09/08/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 5-4-3 Pick Three-Evening 7-9-0 Pick Four-Midday 3-6-6-4 Pick Four-Evening 7-5-0-4 My 3-Midday 0-0-7 My 3-Evening...
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Clarification
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
In the article, "Annual fall festival scheduled for Sept. 21," which appeared in the Sept. 7, 2013, issue of The Brazil Times, The Jackson Township Community Band's performance at 4:30 p.m., was omitted. The Brazil Times apologizes for this inconvenience...
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Obituary Notices
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
Kathy Ann Knox, 55, of Brazil, passed away Sept. 5, 2013 following a courageous 41-year battle with cancer. Services will be at the funeral home, Monday, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Kenny Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at St. Johns Cemetery. Visit www.lawson-millerchapel.com to light a candle in her memory...
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Wendell Minnick
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
Wendell Lee Minnick, 72, Seymour, Ind., passed away at his home Friday, Sept. 6, 2013. Wendell was born Sept. 19, 1940, in Brazil, the son of William Earl and Mildred Fay (Chambers) Minnick. He was a 1959 graduate of Brazil High School. He married Constance M. Nicely April 6, 1973, in Danville, Ind...
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Michael C. Danforth
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
Michael C. Danforth, 72, Lehigh Acres, Fla., passed away at his home Sept. 1, 2013. The native of Marion, Ind., was a retired owner of Michael's IGA in Goshen, Ind., and a member of the Samaritan Lodge No. 105 F.&A.M., in Marion, Ind. Michael was president of PTA, Marion, Ind., president of Shopping Center Association, Marion, Ind., served on the Board of Directors of Little League, Brazil, Chairman of Heart Fund Association, Brazil, and was a member of Parks and Recreation Board, Goshen, Ind...
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H. Joseph Linne
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
H. Joseph Linne, 76, Bowling Green, passed away Sept. 5, 2013, at Cloverleaf Health Care, Knightsville, following an extended illness. Joe was born in Indianapolis, the son of Edward Charles and Agnes Jean (Pinnick) Linne. Joe worked as a union plumber for 55 years for local 440 in Indianapolis...
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Marian Grace Forsyth
(Obituary ~ 09/08/13)
Marian Grace Forsyth, 94, Terre Haute, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, in Meadows Manor East. She was born Aug. 30, 1919, in Rockford, Ill., to Charles Grimes and Grace Sutherland Grimes. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband Carl G. Forsyth in 1973, and together, they owned Forsyth Brothers Burial Vault Company...
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Legion Auxiliary Notice
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
The American Legion Post 2 Ladies Auxiliary will now meet at the new legion building, located on North Depot Street. The meetings will take place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.
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Antique Car Show Scheduled
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
An Antique Car Show will take place at the Center Point Fall Festival, Saturday, Sept. 21 at 4p.m. The community encourages anyone with an antique or show car, motorcycle, tractor or truck to participate. Those interested can call the Center Point Hardware Store at 812-835-2161...
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Annual K-Day Parade set
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
The theme for the annual K-Day Pancake and Sausage Feast hosted by the Brazil Kiwanis is "Making a Difference for Our Youth." The feast will take place Saturday, Sept. 28, at the V.F.W. Post 1127, 303 S. Depot St., from 7 a.m.-noon. The Brazil Kiwanis sponsors the Key Club for high school/secondary students ages 15-18 and is the world's largest service program for students...
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Dedication
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
Park trail officially dedicated Wilmadeen Baker was overjoyed Sunday. So much so that she couldn't help but shed a few tears. During a dedication ceremony for the Craig Park Walking Trail, Baker was unaware the Clay Community Parks Association (CCPA) had elected to name the trail after her...
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Knights fare well in 3-1 trip to Barr-Reeve Invite
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/13)
Times Staff Report MONTGOMERY -- Tournament play is a big part of the regular season for the Northview volleyball team as it prepares itself for the postseason. On Saturday, the Knights were able to find out quite a lot about its team as it went 3-1 at the Barr-Reeve Invitational. Northview split a pair of games against ranked opponents and took care of business against unbeaten Evansville Mater Dei and Linton to improve to 12-2 overall...
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Indiana Prep Football How They Fared
(High School Sports ~ 09/08/13)
The Associated Press Class 6A 1. Lawrence Central (3-0) beat Louisville Trinity (Ky.) 17-13. 2. Center Grove (3-0) beat Carmel 35-26. 3. Penn (3-0) beat Elkhart Central 49-0. 4. Indpls Ben Davis (2-1) beat Indpls N. Central 28-14. 5. Carmel (1-2) lost to Center Grove 35-26...
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Colts use Luck's feet to get past Oakland 21-17
(Professional Sports ~ 09/08/13)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Andrew Luck followed a familiar script Sunday. He started fast, played efficiently and delivered the late-game victory. Just like he did as a rookie. The only difference this time was that he won this game with his feet. After throwing for 178 yards and two touchdowns, Indy's second-year quarterback took off and scored on a 19-yard TD run with 5:20 to play to beat Oakland 21-17...
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Purdue holds off late charge by Sycamores
(College Sports ~ 09/08/13)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- Ricardo Allen's interception with 19 seconds remaining preserved Purdue's 20-14 win over Indiana State on Saturday afternoon. Indiana State (0-2) reached the Purdue 36-yard line in the final minute before Allen stepped in front of Mike Perish's pass and gave Darrell Hazell his first win as Purdue's coach...
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We Will Never Forget
(Local News ~ 09/08/13)
City to conduct ceremony on 12th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 On Sept. 11, 2001, Clay County Commissioner Paul Sinders was in the hallway of Clay City High School when he first heard about an attack that claimed the lives of thousands of Americans...
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