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Dan Lewellen records first career UMP Modified victory
(Professional Sports ~ 06/15/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- Dan Lewellen had been so close, so many times in finally getting his first elusive UMP Modified feature win. Bad luck and mechanical problems always seemed to rear their ugly head at the most inopportune times...
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Local church to host vacation Bible school
(Community News ~ 06/15/14)
The Brazil Church of the Nazarene will have Vacation Bible School from 6 to 8 p.m. every Sunday from June 22-July 20. Those ages 4 to 11 are invited. A bus route is available. Those with questions should call the church at 812-446-0371.
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Mother of All Reunions is June 21
(Community News ~ 06/15/14)
Brazil High School 's annual Mother of All Reunions (MOAR) will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday. It's for BHS graduates from 1950 to 1959. The event will be at the auditorium at Forest Park in Brazil. It's a casual picnic affair. Guests are encouraged to bring a covered dish, spouses and friends...
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DAR Chapter to meet Thursday
(Community News ~ 06/15/14)
The Eliza Risley Stacey DAR, Daughters of the Revolution, Chapter will meet at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 19, at the Clay County Museum. There will be installations of officers. Snacks will be provided.
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Annual Art Affair on the Square scheduled for Saturday
(Community News ~ 06/15/14)
The 4th Annual Art Affair on the Square will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Rockville. Sponsored by the Covered Bridge Art Association and Gamma Sigma Chapter of Tri Kappa Inc., the event will feature pottery, enamel, glass, metal, mixed media and more. There will be live music, as well...
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Pottery Festival
(Community News ~ 06/15/14)
At left, Tom Kinter, Seelyville, stirs a batch of kettle corn at his vendor stand Saturday during the Clay City Pottery Festival. Kinter and his family have been regular kettle corn providers for the festival for the past six years. Above, Chase Staley, 8, and pal, Keaton Hamilton, 9, prepare fresh lemon-shake ups for thirsty festival-goers at their stand provided by local Boy Scout Troop 48. ...
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Bennett discusses Saturday's fire
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/15/14)
To the editor: On Saturday, June 14, we were dispatched to a large structure fire at 553 E US Hwy 40 -- the location of Highway 40 Furniture Mart. The 41,000 square foot building also housed Pell Roofing and Siding and Shear One Beauty Salon at its southern most end...
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City garage grateful for meal provided by local patron
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/15/14)
To the editor: In May, Brazil Garage employees enjoyed a meal furnished by a very loyal patron. Good food, fellowship and a nice break was welcomed. We continue trying to make our city a pleasant place to live, visit, worship and play. All employees were grateful for this meal and we appreciate the Brazil citizen for the continued support...
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Staunton church plants garden to help the community
(Local News ~ 06/15/14)
Staunton First Christian Church has recently taken up gardening as part of a community outreach ministry. The "Fruits of the Spirit Community Garden" is located east of Great Dane on North County Road 300E, in the Nantuckett Subdivision. On a lot nearly two acres in size, donated by David and Connie Long, are more than 60 rows of sweet corn, pepper plants, tomatoes, carrots, green beans, spinach, okra and cabbage...
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Concert band to pay tribute to The Beatles
(Local News ~ 06/15/14)
The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, presents "The Beatles: A Royal Decree" Sunday June 22nd, rain or shine, in Forest Park at 8 p.m. In recognition of the Beatles' 1964 appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the BCB will perform "Beatles: Love" arranged by Jay Bocock of "Because," "Drive My Car," "What You're Doing," "The Word," "Eleanor Rigby," "Hey Jude," and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"...
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Town discusses updating solicitation ordinance
(Local News ~ 06/15/14)
An influx in the number of door-to-door salesmen in the Harmony area was what prompted the discussion of possibly updating the town's solicitation ordinance, officials said. During the Harmony Town Council's June meeting, Town Clerk-Treasurer Donna Mullinix said since Spring there have been increased sightings of salesmen in the area. ...
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Geneva Isabelle (Dickerson) Reese
(Obituary ~ 06/15/14)
Geneva Isabelle (Dickerson) Reese, 96, of Brazil, passed away at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, in Brazil following a brief illness with her family by her side. Geneva was born on February 28, 1918, in Kentucky, the daughter of John and Clara (Reffitt) Dickerson. ...
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Barbara Ellen Nicoson
(Obituary ~ 06/15/14)
Barbara Ellen Nicoson, 68, passed away at her home in Cory on Friday morning, June 13, 2014. She was born to J Gilbert and Wilma Thompson in Lafayette, Indiana, on October 8, 1945. Barbara graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School and earned a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Purdue University, where she met her husband Jon. ...
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Library summer program to feature a special guest Wednesday
(Community News ~ 06/15/14)
This week's Brazil Public Library Summer Reading Program will feature singer, songwriter and ventriloquist Marc Thomas and his puppet friend Max the Moose. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the library. It's a free program and is open to the public...
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Quincy Alumni Banquet marks 100-year anniversary
(Community News ~ 06/15/14)
The annual Quincy Alumni Banquet will be hosted June 21 with a noon luncheon at the Cloverdale High School cafetorium. The meal will be catered by Putnam Inn. This will be the 100th anniversary of the first class to graduate from Quincy High School...
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