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Facade grants and Stellar Communities programs focus of mayor's speech
(Local News ~ 02/24/17)
The facade grant program for the downtown historic district and what it would mean to be recognized as a Stellar Community will be the subjects of a talk by Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham. The public is invited. Wyndham will be the guest of the Clay County Historical Society on March 6 at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the museum. The board will meet at 6 p.m. in the board room...
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Robert Wayne “Rocky” Minnick
(Obituary ~ 02/24/17)
Robert Wayne “Rocky” Minnick, 84, Cloverdale, Indiana passed away Wednesday February 22, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on August 9, 1932 to the late Clarence and Lillian (Wetnight) Minnick. Rocky graduated from Brazil High School in 1950, and retired from IBM after 35 years of service. ...
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Buzzer-beating Panthers knock off Knights
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/17)
Times Staff Report BLOOMINGTON — Northview wasn’t able to bring home a victory from its regular season ending trip to Bloomington South on Thursday, but likely gained some valuable experience. The Knights fell 59-49 to the 17th-ranked Panthers despite pulling within three points on two different occasions in the third quarter. Northview heads into the sectional with a 16-8 mark to play in the 7:30 p.m. semifinal contest at Edgewood...
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Payton selected for Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top-60 workout in March
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/17)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Northview’s Stacy Payton continues to add accolades to her impressive basketball resume after her final hoops campaign for the Knights. Payton was selected as one of the top-60 girls’ basketball players in the state and will attend the Hoosier Basketball Magazine workout on March 5 at Heritage Christian High School. ...
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State offering water-sampling program for public schools
(Local News ~ 02/24/17)
The Indiana Finance Authority, as part of its environmental programs division, launched its lead sampling program this week, offering drinking water sampling to all Indiana public school districts. “This voluntary program is part of the state’s comprehensive efforts to ensure the availability of safe drinking water,” said Jim McGoff, director of environmental programs with the IFA. ...
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Community yard sale to benefit youth food program
(Local News ~ 02/24/17)
A community yard sale to benefit the Clay County Youth Food Program is planned for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 4 at the Clay County Fairgrounds. All the items for the sale will be donated by members of the community and will be offered as a free-will donation (or free if a donation cannot be offered).
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A Choir for the Community
(Local News ~ 02/24/17)
Although down a few members, including choir director Sam Glover, due to other commitments, the Brazil Community Choir had rehearsal Thursday night at Peniel United Methodist Church. The group is prepping for their performance of “O What A Savior,” by Russell Mauldin and Sue C. ...
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Safe Sleep classes offered at YMCA
(Local News ~ 02/24/17)
Attendants of monthly Safe Sleep Classes in Brazil can receive a free Graco Pack ‘n Play Crib for attending. The classes are on the second Wednesay of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Clay County YMCA. No childcare will be provided. Those who are pregnant and/or parents, caregivers, grandparents who have a baby less than age 1 can receive the free crib, sleep sack, pacifier and education materials regarding important safe sleep practices during the class...
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Cabral to speak on ‘Faith in Coaching’
(Local News ~ 02/24/17)
Brian Cabral will speak on ‘Faith in Coaching’ for the Wabash Valley Fellowship of Christian Athletes at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 at Terre Haute North High School. The event is open to coaches at all levels and any others interested in attending. Cabral was raised in Hawaii and played football at the University of Colorado. He then played professionally for 10 years, six years with the Chicago Bears...
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Fifi’s, and its unique cuisine, opens Monday
(Local News ~ 02/24/17)
FiFi’s Diner and Catering is opening Monday at 13 W. National Ave., Brazil. Restaurant hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. “We’re uniquely delicious,” said manager Jacqueline Ruff on Friday during a ribbon-cutting with members of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce.
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Get to know the Sisters of Providence
(Community News ~ 02/24/17)
Would you like a glimpse into the life of faith and intentional community lived by the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods today? How about a meal served with a side of joy and a helping of laughter? In honor of National Catholic Sisters Week, the Sisters of Providence invite you to come have supper, or lunch, with them. Get an inside look at the life of sisters today and meet some pretty incredible women...
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STAUNTON SCENE: February 25, 2017
(Crime News ~ 02/24/17)
(courtesy of Lu Newby) Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by morning worship service at 10:30. Mark Miller is our minister. Wee Worship meets at 10:30 in the Educational Wing. Children’s Church meets with adult worship until after the offering is taken, when they dismiss to their classroom...
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CHURCH NEWS: February 25, 2017
(Local News ~ 02/24/17)
Confessions will be heard in Father’s office on Saturday afternoon from 3-3:45 p.m. and Sunday morning from 8-8:45. Our Ash Wednesday services: 7 a.m. Liturgy of the Word with ashes, and then a Mass with ashes at 7 p.m. Next Saturday, March 4, there will be adoration and confession from 9-11 a.m. in the Church...
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JOY IN JESUS
(Crime News ~ 02/24/17)
Are you feeling joyful today? Do you even understand joy and what it might mean? How does “happy” figure in? If we are happy are we also joyful? Can we have both? I guess I have questions about this strange emotion of joy. I’ve known women named Joy, every Christmas I sing “Joy to the World!” I know the Christian camp song “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart…!” I hear the word joy in Christian songs all the time on the radio...
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Soil and Water annual meeting is March 9
(Local News ~ 02/24/17)
The 66th Annual Meeting of the Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Fred Whitford of Purdue University, who will discuss farming in Indiana in the 1910s and 1930s...
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School officials keeping eye on changes to statewide standardized testing
(Local News ~ 02/24/17)
While optimism was high this week in the Indiana House about proposed legislation to replace the ISTEP+ exam by the 2018-19 school year, local school administration is waiting to learn more about the details. Clay Community School Corp. Superintendent Jeffrey Fritz is keeping up with the information about the measure sponsored by State Rep. Robert Behning (R-Dist. 91) that was approved with a 67-31 vote, and now heads to the Senate...
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