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Organization to host genealogy program
(State News ~ 05/05/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- Those interested in learning more about lineage societies, including the American Revolutionary War, are invited to the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society meeting May 13. The program, "DAR and SAR Membership Requirements," is specifically designed to help those who wonder if they are eligible for membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution or the Sons of the American Revolution...
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Right To Life to host 'Boot Camp'
(State News ~ 05/05/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- The Wabash Valley Right To Life will sponsor Boot Camp For Life Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Family Life Center, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 1807 Poplar St., Terre Haute. Boot Camp For Life is designed especially for high school and college-age youth in the Wabash Valley, including Vigo and Clay counties, and Eastern Illinois...
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Seminar to focus on visitor attack training
(Local News ~ 05/05/13)
American Aikido Institute instructor and Knightsville Town Marshall Garry Howard will offer free training on how to respond to an active shooter/hostile visitor attack at his facility, 2 E. National Ave., Brazil, Wednesday, May 8, from 6-7:30 p.m. The training will be offered to teachers and staff. In addition, Howard said he will be offering additional free training throughout the summer...
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Practices underway for Rotary Fun Run
(Local News ~ 05/05/13)
The days are drawing short to register for the third Healthy Kids Fun Run, set for Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m., at Forest Park. For just another week-and-a-half, there are a few more practices, scheduled for Monday, May 6, Thursday, May 9, Monday, May 13, and Thursday, May 16. Each practice begins at 6 p.m., and takes place at the Forest Park Pavilion...
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Leave the trash at home
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/05/13)
To the Editor: My husband and I have been taking advantage of the newly constructed walking path at Craig Park and I would like to commend the park board for once again utilizing limited resources to provide this community with a new option to get out and enjoy...
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School FFAs offer thanks
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/05/13)
To the Editor: On Saturday, April 27, the Northview and Clay City FFA conducted the first Clay County FFA Cattle Showdown. The event was an open beef show and took place at the Clay County Fairgrounds for students in grades three through the age of 21...
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Who's not caught in high-speed Internet?
(Column ~ 05/05/13)
Just last week, someone came into Computer Central needing a modem for their dial-up Internet connection. When first opened in 2002, this was the top seller and it was common to order 10 at a time. Not so much these days. They quit putting those things in new computers about seven years ago; and even with little I know about computers I know we no longer stock them...
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How politics has changed
(Column ~ 05/05/13)
When two senators recently got into a spat over whether the Boston Marathon bombings were being politicized, the news was everywhere within minutes. Reams of commentary quickly followed. In the maneuvering over gun control legislation, every twist and turn was instantly reported and then endlessly debated...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 05/05/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Vaccination Dates The Clay County Humane Society will offer two vaccination events in May. The first will take place May 11, at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds, from noon-4 p.m...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 05/05/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: Class of 1958 Reunion The Brazil High School class of 1958 is having its 55th class reunion Saturday, June 29, with appetizers and drinks at 6 p.m., and dinner starting at 7 p.m. The Brazil High School classes of 1957 and 1959 are cordially invited...
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Nursing Home Week recognized
(Local News ~ 05/05/13)
Recently, Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham signed a proclamation declaring the City of Brazil will recognize National Nursing Home Week the week of May 12-18. Wyndham signed the proclamation as representatives from Cloverleaf Healthcare and Exceptional Living Center were in attendance...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 05/05/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 0-9-7 Daily Three-Evening 6-1-7 Daily Four-Midday 1-1-7-4 Daily Four-Evening 2-1-3-2 Mix and Match 2-15-16-23-29 Cash 5...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 05/05/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 9-0-4 Pick Three-Evening 3-3-8 Pick Four-Midday 8-0-4-1 Pick Four-Evening 5-1-6-7 My 3-Midday 2-7-4 My 3-Evening...
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YMCA to host youth dance
(Local News ~ 05/05/13)
The YMCA of Clay County will conduct a youth dance Friday, May 10. The dance is open to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students. Students should bring their school identification or other document showing their grade. The dance will begin at 8 p.m., and conclude at 10:30...
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Obituary Notices
(Obituary ~ 05/05/13)
Deneta Campbell, 86, passed away Thursday May 2, 2013, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m., Monday at the Moore Funeral Home in Brazil with Pastor John Holwerda officiating and burial to follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Terre Haute. The family will accept friends after 10 a.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clay County Historical Society. Online condolences may be expressed at www.moorefuneralhomes.com...
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Shelly L. Morgan
(Obituary ~ 05/05/13)
Shelly L. Morgan, 81, Camby, Ind., formerly of Terre Haute and Brazil, passed away May 2, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 22, 1932, in Ponca City, Okla., the son of Dr. Louis Schubert Morgan, M.D., and Billye Benefiel Morgan...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 05/05/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center May 3-5: Awaiting Arraignment Brown, Ali J., 25 Galliher, James B., 31 Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Brown, Ali J., 25 Galliher, James B., 31...
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Mother's Day Buffet
(Local News ~ 05/05/13)
The Brazil Elks Lodge will host a Mother's Day Buffet Sunday, May 12. The event will take place in the second floor of the lodge, located at 19 S. Sherfey St., Brazil. Seatings will take place at 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. The menu will consist of roast beef, fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls and dessert...
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Summer Food Program
(Local News ~ 05/05/13)
The YMCA of Clay County will be serving up the 2013 Summer Food Program beginning May 22. The program will take place at Forest Park Elementary May 22-July 26, and at the Y July 29-Aug. 7. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:30 a.m., with lunch taking place from 11 a.m.-noon...
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Craft Time At The Library!
(Local News ~ 05/05/13)
Children interested in making a spring coffee filter wreath are invited to the Brazil Public Library Thursday, May 16, at 6 p.m., for the crafting event. Cost for the wreath is $3, which must be pre-paid. Children must also pre-register by Monday, May 13...
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Chamber Meeting Scheduled
(Local News ~ 05/05/13)
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce will conduct its monthly luncheon Tuesday, May 28, at noon, at the Renaissance Reception and Conference Center, 101 W. National Ave., Brazil. The guest speaker will be Clay County Election Office representative Jason Jacobs, who will discuss the possibility of Clay County starting up voting centers in the near future...
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'Top It Off' with Northview Friday
(Local News ~ 05/05/13)
The Northview High School, band, guard and percussion ensembles will host "Top It Off," Friday, May 10, at the high school gymnasium. The event is a benefit fundraiser for the programs. Concerts and performances from each group will take place in the high school gym...
- Raining On A Parade (Local News ~ 05/05/13)
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'Stamp Out Hunger' set
(Local News ~ 05/05/13)
Saturday, May 11, marks the 21st anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Each year on the second Saturday in May, letter carriers across the United States collect non-perishable food donations from customers...
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Times offering athletic calendars
(Local News ~ 05/05/13)
The Brazil Times will be creating full color, multi-page calendars to commemorate seasons of each of the high school sports teams. The calendars will feature a full color, 8.5-by-11 action photo at the top of each month, with the lower page containing the calendar month inset surrounded by five smaller action photos from throughout the season for each sports team...
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Walter Earl Day
(Obituary ~ 05/05/13)
Walter Earl Day, 82, Clay City, passed away unexpectedly May 5, 2013, at his home. Earl was born May 7, 1930, in Tipton, Ind., the son of Walter and Ida (Ryan) Day. He enlisted in the United States Navy in May 1948. Many of is years in the service were spent on the destroyer USS Hanson...
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Soggy Big 4 Saturday leads to win, tie for Knights' softball
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/13)
By STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times TERRE HAUTE -- Like the rain, the Northview Knights never quit Saturday in the Big 4 girls high school softball tournament at Terre Haute North. The Knights got pounded 12-2 Saturday morning by Terre Haute North (17-1), and fell behind Terre Haute South 8-3, with a cold rain making the field difficult to play on for both the Knights and the Braves...
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Records fall at Big 4 track and field meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/13)
Times Staff Report The weather was far from ideal during Saturday's track and field portion of the Big 4 Meet, but that didn't stop the host squad from breaking four meet records. The Patriot girls got record-breaking performances from Lindsay Welker in the 400, Chanli Mundy in the 3,200 meters, Keirra Porter in the 100-meter hurdles and from the 3,200 meter relay squad. ...
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