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Good Friday service planned by community churches
(Local News ~ 03/31/15)
There will be a community Good Friday service at First United Methodist Church in Brazil at noon with musicians and pastors from various congregations from within the Brazil community. The service will include scripture reading and lots of music surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus...
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Military nurse gives call to action for trauma victims
(Community News ~ 03/31/15)
At the March 25 Rotary Club of Brazil lunch meeting, Meredith Addison, a former military nurse with 36 years experience mostly in emergency care, was guest speaker of Rotarian Marci Rush at Brazil Family Restaurant. Addison, shown here with Rotary Club President TJ Sneddon, spoke about volunteering as advocate for trauma system delivery improvements statewide in Indiana. ...
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Brazil library celebrates National Library Week
(Local News ~ 03/31/15)
National Library Week is April 13-18. Brazil Public Library will celebrate by having something special for the patrons each day: The Youth Services department will have crafts and goodies all week as well...
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Community meeting about U.S. 40 project
(Local News ~ 03/31/15)
Mark your calendar for April 28th. the Indiana Department of Transportation will provide the guest speaker to discuss the U.S. 40 project. The meeting will be at Clay County YMCA starting at 6 p.m. The cost is $10, payable at the door. Please RSVP by April 27th to info@claycountychamber.org or call 812-448-8457 if you would like to attend...
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Indiana governor wants changes to religious-objections law
(Local News ~ 03/31/15)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said Tuesday that he wants legislation on his desk by the end of the week to clarify that the state's new religious-freedom law does not allow discrimination against gays and lesbians. Pence defended the measure as a vehicle to protect religious liberty but said he has been meeting with lawmakers "around the clock" to address concerns that it would allow businesses to deny services to gay customers...
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New look Knights ready for challenging 2015 schedule
(High School Sports ~ 03/31/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The 2015 edition of the Northview baseball team has some key spots to fill as the season kicks into gear Thursday evening at Vincennes University with a battle against Homestead. Five of the top-six hitters sorted by batting average, won't return this season either by graduation of matriculation to another spring sport. ...
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Sartor recalls Easters gone by
(Community News ~ 03/31/15)
I could say, "Open the windows and smell the fresh air. Flowers are blooming everywhere!" Fact is, that would be far from true. This Sunday it is chilly outside and now the sun is out of sight. Could be rain is on the way. I plan to go to Brazil and Terre Haute in the morning. Paul's surgery is scheduled for this week. He may not feel like driving for a few days. I always try to schedule my appointments around his medical needs. I have three important doctor visits/scans to schedule soon...
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Retired teachers organization announces spring social
(Community News ~ 03/31/15)
The Clay County Retired Teachers Association 2015 Spring Social is April 23 at Kennedy's Crossing Bingo Hall, 8990 N. Kennedy's Crossing Rd. Social time is 5:30 p.m. with a dinner at 6. On the menu is pulled pork, potato salad, slaw and drinks. There will be raffle items and door prizes...
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Women's Club luncheon is April 21
(Community News ~ 03/31/15)
The Christian Women's Club of Terre Haute will host "Fairy Tale Luncheon" at 11 a.m. on April 21 in the MCL meeting room at Meadows Shopping Center in Terre Haute. The speaker will be Lynn Lilja of Antioch, Illinois, discussing "Goldilocks and the Three Wishes". Lilja will also present "Twenty Things Your Kitchen Needs"...
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Senior Citizen's Prom is April 18
(Community News ~ 03/31/15)
South Putnam and Cloverdale High School student councils will host their annual Senior Citizen's Prom from 5 to 9 p.m. April 18 at Cloverdale High School. The theme is the Roaring 20's/Big Band Era. Admission is free.
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Egg hunts aplenty this weekend
(Local News ~ 03/31/15)
Easter weekend will include the following Easter egg hunts: First Baptist Church will have an Easter egg hunt at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the church at 413 S. Walnut St., Brazil. Ages 3-12 are welcome to participate. Dinner will be served. First Christian Church will have its eighth annual Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. April 4 at Forest Park in Brazil. Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. in the Cow Palace. Ages 0-12 are welcome. Easter basket prizes will be awarded by drawing after the hunt...
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Brazil residents sentenced in dependent neglect case
(Local News ~ 03/31/15)
Two Brazil residents were dealt suspended sentences earlier this year after pleading guilty to child neglect. Jennifer L. Proctor, 30, pleaded guilty last month on two counts of neglect of a dependent, while Michael S. Hunter, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of that felony charge...
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Court News: March 27-30
(Local News ~ 03/31/15)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse March 27-30: Superior Court Civil Collections Atlantic Credit & Finance Unit vs. Mary Landes Domestic Relations Amy Ann Black vs. William L. Black Civil Collections...
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Jail Bookings: March 30-31
(Local News ~ 03/31/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center March 30-31: Cory Daniel Kline, 25, was arrested and preliminarily charged with failure to appear. Dustin M. Morlan, 25, was arrested and preliminarily charged with violating probation...
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Juanita I. Boyce
(Obituary ~ 03/31/15)
Juanita I. Boyce, 88 of Brazil, passed away March 31, 2015 at Exceptional Living Center. She was born May 7, 1926, in Clay County, the daughter of James and Elizabeth Holley Dellmo. During WWII, Juanita was united in marriage to Richard Dale Parks and from this marriage was born their daughter Sandra Parks. Richard was killed while serving his country...
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