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JAIL BOOKINGS May 20-22, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 05/22/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during May 20-22: Awaiting Arraignment Pierce, Brooklyn A.: OVWI while HTV, Possession of methamphetamine (F6), Possession of marijuana (MB) and Possession of paraphernalia (MC)...
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JAIL BOOKINGS May 20-22, 2016
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during May 20-22: Awaiting Arraignment Pierce, Brooklyn A.: OVWI while HTV, Possession of methamphetamine (F6), Possession of marijuana (MB) and Possession of paraphernalia (MC)...
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Larry Joe Loveall
(Obituary ~ 05/22/16)
Larry Joe Loveall, 68, Brazil, started a poker game in heaven, Saturday May 21, 2016 at Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle. He was born in Brazil on March 25, 1948 to the late James and Mary Jane (Crabb) Loveall. Larry attended Van Buren High School, and went on to marry Rebecca Wright on March 1, 1967. ...
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Habitat for Humanity expresses thanks
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/22/16)
To the editor: Habitat of Clay County wishes to thank the many people who made our annual fish fry and silent auction a huge success. Many thanks to Fleta VanNess, Reflections, Shear Image, A Cut Above, Fiesta, Hair Productions, Coffee Grounds, Hardees, Pizza Hut, Papa Johns, Lynn's Soda Shoppe, Sugar and Spice, Family Video, Car Quest, Helen Hoffa, Kings Island, Holiday World, Cindy Hodge, York Chevrolet, Bob Bowen Ford, Advance Auto, Forest Park Golf Course, Terre Haute Children's Museum, Indianapolis Children's Museum, YMCA of Clay County, Family Fudge, Clifford Robison, Keith Bowers, Joe Heffner, Maria Schopmeyer, Rose Hulman, Kroger, Timberland, Old Fashioned Jewelry Shoppe, First Financial, Maurizios, Brazil Public Library, NAPA, Lake House Restaurant, Rex and Janice Bedwell, David Bowers, Little Caesars, Brazil Dairy Queen, Long John Silvers and Cheryl Steuerwald for their generous donations.. ...
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Have You Ever Had a Broken Heart?
(Column ~ 05/22/16)
When I was a student at St. Anthony Hospital School of Nursing back in the early 60's we did our three-month psychiatric affiliation at Logansport State Hospital. One of my favorite patients was a lady I'll call "Thelma". (Not her real name) She was a sweet, charming, kind lady who had been in an automobile accident several years before and had brain damage. ...
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LOOK BACK: May 22-28, 1969
(Community News ~ 05/22/16)
Brazil city police, units of the Indiana State Police and postal department authorities today are continuing an investigation into the theft of more than $22,000 worth of stamps late Saturday night or early Sunday morning from the U. S. Post office on the northeast corner of National Avenue and Washington Street. Safecrackers used cutting torches to burn through a vault and a safe inside the post office to get to the stamps, which were in sheets, roles and books...
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LOOK BACK: May 22-28, 1969
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
Brazil city police, units of the Indiana State Police and postal department authorities today are continuing an investigation into the theft of more than $22,000 worth of stamps late Saturday night or early Sunday morning from the U. S. Post office on the northeast corner of National Avenue and Washington Street. Safecrackers used cutting torches to burn through a vault and a safe inside the post office to get to the stamps, which were in sheets, roles and books...
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CLUB NEWS: Tri County Community Club
(Community News ~ 05/22/16)
The Tri County Community Club met at the Oak Grove Church on April 20 with Carol Booker, Connie Warner and Bonnie Hardwick as hostesses. We had a wonderful meal with all of the trimmings. Wilma Holsapple gave the blessing. The afternoon meeting was opened by our president Evelyn Rubeck with all repeating the Pledge of Allegiance and our Club Creed. The surprise package was won by Sandy Maines. The hostess gifts were won by Gerry Cundiff, Evelyn Rubeck and Diana Nees...
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Blondy's Antiques and Treasures has roots deep in Clay County
(Community News ~ 05/22/16)
On April 23,1913, Omar Wilson, better known as Blondy, established his homestead on what would become North State Road 59, one of the main roads through Clay County. He transported his three-room house approximately three miles on top of logs to this location, strategically rolling one log at a time until his house came to rest where it now sits. It's been home to four generations of Wilsons and has had several "facelifts" over the years...
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DAR hosting 'Salute Indiana!' contest
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
The Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization. This organization boasts 180,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the country and internationally. The Indiana DAR chapter is hosting a bicentennial state competition called 'Salute Indiana!' This contest encourages all Indiana residents to show their state pride by submitting their "salute" to the flag. ...
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Clay City High School Senior Awards Day May 13, 2016
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
Here's a look at the scholarships and awards earned by students during the Clay City High School Awards Day: Greenwell Scholarships: Abigail Carrell, Courtney Brown, Hunter Wolfe, Travis Strauch Chantal Dayhuff Lilly Endowment: Chaela Minor Renis & Fern Knust Scholarship: Hunter Wolfe...
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Knights' pitching leads to tourney title in Bedford
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/16)
Times Staff Report BEDFORD -- The Northview Knights got a pair of victories on the road at Bedford North Lawrence to come away with a tournament championship on Saturday evening. The Knights won their opening game against the host Stars 6-3 before getting a gem of a pitching performance from Luke Lancaster to top Mooresville 3-0 in the title game...
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First time winners highlight large field at LPS
(Professional Sports ~ 05/22/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- A deep orange, full moon rose over Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday night and with it came several first time winners. After a two-week hiatus due to rain, the Putnamville oval roared back to life Saturday night with Jeff Bland Jr. ...
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Jackson honored with service award
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
Clay City Junior/Senior High School senior Macy Jackson has been awarded the "President's Volunteer Service Award" as part of the "Prudential Spirit of Community Initiative." The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of President Barack Obama...
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Hinchcliffe passes Newgarden on final run for Indy 500 pole
(Professional Sports ~ 05/22/16)
MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- James Hinchcliffe completed his remarkable comeback Sunday by beating out American Josef Newgarden for this the Indianapolis 500 pole. The Canadian driver earned his first IndyCar pole with a four-lap average of 230.760 mph a year after a life-threatening leg injury forced him out of the race...
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Crouse to celebrate 91st birthday
(Community News ~ 05/22/16)
The family of Virginia Crouse will celebrate her 91st birthday on Friday, May 27. She has two daughters, Cheryl (and husband Doug) McKinney and Brenda Evans, all of Brazil. She also has three grandchildren, Charlinda Evans of North Vernon, Caitlynn (and husband Nick) Bryan of Greencastle, and Mathew McKinney of Indianapolis...
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Summer Reading Club begins soon at library
(Community News ~ 05/22/16)
Sign up begins for the summer reading program at the Brazil Public Library today with the first free program starting at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, titled "Electricity & You." The following programs are also scheduled: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 -- Meet "Pete the Cat"...
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Utility assistance help available to families with dependent child, others
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
Warmer weather has finally arrived, but families may be behind on utility bills from the cold weather months, or may face challenges in paying bills to keep their house cool this summer. Qualified families who need assistance with their heating or cooling bills can seek assistance through The Arc of Indiana's Utility Support Program...
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Hyatt receives degree from DePauw
(Community News ~ 05/22/16)
Damon Scott Hyatt, a 2016 economics graduate, receives his degree from DePauw University President Brian Casey on Sunday. Hyatt is a Northview High School graduate.
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Mailer designed to clean up voter records
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
One state agency is continuing its efforts to ensure voter registration rolls remain up to date. Last week, the Indiana Election Division began sending out postcards as part of its Voter List Maintenance project, which is now being done every two years...
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Brazil woman finds treasure at Friends' book sale
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
Would you purchase a good condition, first-edition hardback of George Orwell's classic novel "Animal Farm?" Brazil resident Beverly Hewitt, an avid reader, did just that Saturday at the Clay County Friends of the Library (FOL) sale at The Book Shoppe...
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SNAPSHOTS: Wild Horse Ministry visits Clay County
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
A self described "ole country boy" and "oil field worker" entered a round pen set up in a field at the Friendly Benwood Community (FBC) Christian Youth Camp last week to show the crowd how his love of horses and working with them all his life led to an inspiration...
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'Corpus Christi' Mass is Thursday
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
Local residents will be able to take part in a classic form of religion on Thursday during the "Corpus Christi" Mass, followed by a Eucharistic procession around Annunciation Catholic Church. "This event gives our parish an opportunity to see the Mass celebrated in a way we don't normally do so on Sundays," Father John Hollowell said...
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Rotary Fun Run concludes
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
Saturday was a great morning for personal accomplishments at the Brazil Rotary Club Healthy Kids 1-mile Fun Run at 10 a.m. in Forest Park. Rotary Fun Run director Chris Rodgers is shown above with all the run participants, ages 5-12. The Rotary Club also offered thanks to its 2016 event sponsors: Brazil Door Company, Riddell National Bank, Moore Funeral Home and The Brazil Times, as well as many local people who were guest speakers at Monday and Thursday night practices. ...
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Things you need to know
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
City trash collection 1-day behind next week The Brazil City Garage will be closed on Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday, and, as a result, trash collection will be a day behind next week. Publication change for next week The Brazil Times will publish on Tuesday, May 31, instead of Monday, May 30, because of no U.S. Postal Service on Memorial Day...
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Northview High School Senior Awards Night May 18, 2016
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
Here's a look at the scholarships and awards earned by students during the Northview High School Awards Night: Valedictorian: Hannah Stagg Salutatorian: Emily Johnson 5/3 Perfect Attendance and NHS Perfect Attendance: Abby Cooper, Devin Morlan and Stephen Durbin...
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Owen County shelter seeks public support to care for 70 dogs
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
SPENCER (AP) -- An Owen County animal shelter is seeking public support to help care for 70 malnourished dogs seized from a rural property. The (Bloomington) Herald-Times (bit.ly/25e1I4Q ) reports that the county Humane Society hopes to raise $5,000 for medical costs through an online campaign...
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City trash collection 1-day behind next week
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
The Brazil City Garage will be closed on Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day holiday, and, as a result, trash collection will be one day behind next week.
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Publication change for next week
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
The Brazil Times will publish on Tuesday, May 31 instead of Monday, May 30, because of no U.S. Postal Service on Memorial Day.
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BMV announces holiday hours
(Community News ~ 05/22/16)
All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle license branches will be closed Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. All branches will resume their regularly scheduled business hours on Tuesday, May 31. For a complete list of branch locations and hours, visit: myBMV.com...
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Event planned to raise awareness to local unsolved murder
(Local News ~ 05/22/16)
The second annual Justice For Jennifer event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the Cow Palace at Forest Park in Brazil. The event aims to raise awareness about the unsolved murder of Jennifer Stockrahm. On Feb. 12 1997, a then 21-year-old Stockrahm was killed in the small Clay County town of Harmony. The Indiana State Police say she was either placed in a vehicle or was killed inside it; the vehicle was then set on fire...
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Paul, Shari Sinders to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 05/22/16)
The family of Paul and Shari Sinders invite all to join them in celebrating their parents 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 29 during an open house at the Clay City United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 610 Washington Street. Paul Sinders and Shari Stearley were married May 28, 1966, at the St. John's United Church of Christ in Center Point. Paul and Shari have been lifelong residents of Clay City where they continue to be actively involved in the community...
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Nolan Thomas Moore
(Births ~ 05/22/16)
Nolan Thomas Moore Caleb and Becca Moore, Brazil, are proud to announce the birth of a son, Nolan Thomas Moore. Nolan was born at 1:13 p.m. April 15, 2016, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, Indiana. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21-1/2 inches long. Nolan was welcomed home by a sister, Ava Moore, age 1. His maternal grandparents are Sharon Groth and Bob Groth, Indianapolis, and his paternal grandparents are John and Kathy Moore, Brazil...
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