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Clay City Calico Quilters Quilt Show
(Local News ~ 08/19/18)
The Clay City Calico Quilters will be holding a quilt show during Old Settlers Picnic on Friday, August the 24th, and Saturday, August the 25th. The show will be in the sanctuary of the Bowling Green United Methodist Church, which is one block north of the Town Square along Highway 46...
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Joan Shaw
(Obituary ~ 08/19/18)
Joan Shaw, 78, of Cory passed away Wednesday August 15, 2018 at 2:25 am in her residence. She had worked for ISU, retiring in 2002. Joan was born January 12, 1940 in Terre Haute to Dewey Linnabary and Ruby (Spitler) Linnabary. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Reagin (Mark) of Cory; a son, Richard Shaw, II of Staunton; sisters, Alice Shaw and Linda Clemenz both of Sullivan; grandchildren, Brandon Shaw and Sunny Shaw; step-granddaughter, Kristi Timm; three great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. ...
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Joseph Mirl Wright
(Obituary ~ 08/19/18)
Joseph Mirl Wright, 59, of Mt. Vernon IN, passed away August 14, 2018 at his home. He was born May 6, 1959 in Clay County, IN to James Wright and Mary (Vanatti) Reisinger. Joseph had been an antique dealer. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Charles and Mary Reisinger; sister, Sheri Archer; brothers, James, Robert and Brian Wright; stepbrothers, Jerry, Rodney and Max Reisinger; and several nieces and nephews...
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Happy early birthday, sir: Local legend a part of flying history Times Staff Report
(Local News ~ 08/19/18)
Brazil’s own Major Charles B. Hall was the first African-American to be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, and it was presented to him by General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Born on August 25, 1920, to Anna and Frank Hall, he attended Brazil High School where he excelled in sports. ...
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Retired teacher recognized for volunteer service
(Community News ~ 08/19/18)
The Indiana Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) held its annual Representative Assembly at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis on June 13, 2018. Carolyn Tausig, Ersel (Buzz) Burgess and Odena Harper attended representing Clay County Retired Teachers Association (CCRTA)...
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Going home; shelter event a success
(Local News ~ 08/19/18)
Many people stopped by the week-long event this year to visit with the playful cats and dogs waiting for homes at the Clay County Humane Society Rescue and Adoption Center at 8280 North County Road 125 West, Brazil. If interested in adopting one of these pets, call 812-446-5126 for more information...
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Food giveaway
(Community News ~ 08/19/18)
The Church of Our Lord Jesus will have a food give away on Saturday, August 25, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. District Elder Anthony Orkmon is the pastor. The church is located at 708 E. Hendrix St., Brazil.
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BCB’s Grand Finale this weekend
(Local News ~ 08/19/18)
The Brazil Concert Band and Director Matthew S. Huber will perform Grand Finale 2018 at the special time of 7:30 p.m. at the Forest Park Band Shell or, in case of rain, the Pavilion Sunday August 26th. Two new compositions arranged by BCB alum Francis Massinon will debut, “Salute To Brazil” by John Gus Davis and “Jolly Fellows” by Massinon’s grandfather and fellow BCB alum Anton Massinon...
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William Dennis Diel
(Obituary ~ 08/19/18)
William Dennis Diel, 94, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. He was born on September 26, 1923 in Staunton, Indiana to the late Dennis and Sarah (Biggs) Diel. Bill graduated from Staunton High School in 1941, and served his country in the United States Army during World War II...
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Beauchamp claims Midwest Sprint Car Series feature win
(Professional Sports ~ 08/19/18)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE — The pits and stands were full for the return of the Midwest Sprint Car Series at Lincoln Park Speedway and fans were not disappointed with the on track action. Brent Beauchamp pulled away by several car lengths to win the $3,000 top prize after a wild battle for nearly the entire duration of the 30-lap main event. ...
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Barbara Gallez
(Obituary ~ 08/19/18)
Barbara Gallez, 89, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at Exceptional Living Center in Brazil. She was born in Brazil on December 25, 1928 to the late Anthony and Fern (Graves) Winkler. Barb graduated from Brazil High School in 1946, and later married Joel Gallez. She worked at Annunciation Catholic Church in the cafeteria before moving to Florida and working in a garden center and a jewelry store. Barbara had a green thumb, and loved gardening...
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Anita M. Dickison
(Obituary ~ 08/19/18)
Anita M. Dickison, 62, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away while staying at her nieces home in Greencastle, Indiana on August 18, 2018 following an extended illness. Anita was born on February 29, 1956, in Brazil, Indiana the daughter of Orville Wetnight and Helen Marie (Givens) Wetnight. Anita had been working at IAC, in Greencastle for several years. When she wasn’t working she enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter Bentlee and working in the yard and spending time outdoors...
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Northview tennis battles past visiting Brown County
(High School Sports ~ 08/19/18)
Times Staff Report In a Saturday morning battle against Western Indiana Conference foe Brown County, Northview captured a 4-1 boys’ tennis win. The Knights got a 6-2, 6-1 win from their experienced doubles duo of Caleb Swearingen and Benjamin Goshen. The fellow doubles team of Chase Nuckols and JD Buell rallied after falling in their first set to Reid Davis and John Oliver by a 7-6 decision. Nuckols and Buell recovered to win the final two sets by a 6-2 score...
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Of Turf Wars and Astroturf
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/19/18)
To the editor: WOW! The School Board publicly censures a member for representing the public, asking the hard questions, and actually seeking an outside opinion on issues without the permission of people who are intimately involved in the decisions that led to the issue and questions in the first place? And, here we go again … let’s spend money and favor the north of the corporation over the “left outs” in the south! Northview needs Astroturf!...
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Knights complete 6-0 week with Plainfield Invite title
(High School Sports ~ 08/19/18)
Times Staff Report PLAINFIELD — Northview wrapped up a perfect 5-0 start to the volleyball season by taking home the Plainfield Invitational championship on Saturday. The Knights went 3-0 on the day that culminated with a 25-16, 25-15 win over Indianapolis North Central in the title match...
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