Community News

Thirteen members of the Clay City Calico Quilters met April 16 at the REIN Center Library. Pat Wilkinson called the meeting to order. Sandra Inman read the minutes. Our guest speaker was Rilleda Hudson from the Busy Bee’s Quilt Shop. She opened her program by asking the question of each member, “Why do you quilt?”...

Join us in Bridgeton for our annual Rendezvous, Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a taste of authentic 1750s to 1840s living in a beautiful historic setting. Walk through the re-enactors gathering and see authentic costumes, camps, and pioneer goods for sale. ...

Louis was born in Brazil, Indiana, to Samuel and Fanny (Gundelfinger) Siegel on April 6, 1886. Samuel was born in Ross County, Ohio, on February 1, 1855, and was educated in Cincinnati where he graduated in 1870. He moved to Brazil as a successor of J. Rothschild in 1879, and bought the clothing stock of the deceased S. Gundelfinger. He conducted a clothing store in the building that was built by Gundelfinger, which was located where the Beverley Theater later stood...

I received my Wednesday edition of The Brazil Times in the mail today. I have always been ready to read my hometown newspaper in its entirety since this senior was very young. Years ago paperboys on bicycles delivered them to our house, in all kinds of weather. Our dad was an avid reader. He subscribed to other newspapers; although, the Times was a must read every evening when the chores were complete...

Brazil Main Street members and volunteers helped Indiana Department of Transportation’s (INDOT) cleanup efforts along two miles of State Road 42 and 59 near the I-70 exit as part of TRASH BASH. INDOT provided neon safety vests and trash bags. The volunteers loaded several dozen bags with trash...

On Monday night, Chris Rodgers, the Rotary Club of Brazil Healthy Kids 1-mile Fun Run chairperson, spoke to a group of children and parents gathered on the benches at Forest Park Pavilion. He was leading the first Fun Run practice of a series of practices leading up to the Fun Run for kids age 5-12 that is set for Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m...

The Clay County Senior Center, 120 S Franklin St, Brazil, will Jack’s “Senior Family” Fundraising Dinner starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27th. The menu this year features some of Jack’s favorites, including real-homemade chicken and noodles, Texas’ Cowboy Spaghetti and drunken gizzards. The meals include sides, a drink, and free ice cream. Baked desserts will be on sale and take home containers will be available...

The Brazil Public Library will celebrate Carnegie’s (the cat’s) 6th birthday at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 25, with cake and punch, cat craft, photo opportunities, and Carnegie bookmarks. Do you have an electric programmable pressure cooker, but you aren’t sure how to use it? Join us at Brazil Public Library for “Cooking Under Pressure” with Instant Pots on May 7 at 6 p.m...

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...

The Brazil Public Library will celebrate Carnegie’s (the cat’s) 6th birthday at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 25, with cake and punch, cat craft, photo opportunities and Carnegie bookmarks. There will be a live and silent auction to benefit “A Place Called Hope” in Clay City from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27 at the Goshorn Park Community Center in the Orange Buildig on the Clay City Fairgrounds. Call 352-348-4308 for more information...

The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care held their annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 6, 2019. Everyone had a great time hunting Easter Eggs and having pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. The following are the Gold and Silver Egg winners for each age group...

Matthew Huber, director of the Brazil Concert Band, has announced plans for the 2019 season: • First and second rehearsals – Tuesday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 21, 7 p.m. at Northview High School Band Room • You are invited to join our 161-year-old Brazil Concert Band...

Its time to chase away the remnants of cabin fever and embrace sweet springtime. Work and play all have their place and in that order now. We will give this yard the first complete cleanup since late last fall, in the morning. Pieces of litter fly from our trash service truck, frequently, as it rolls around the corner. It seems nicer to pick it up than complain...

A question for trivia buffs:  Where was the 38th governor of Indiana born?  Answer:  Brazil, Indiana, on August 6, 1909, to Bernard Clyde and Clo (Branson) Craig.  Named for his Grandfathers, George Branson and North Craig, he grew up in Brazil and attained his education at Lambert Street School and at Brazil High School.  George was the vice-president of the Class of 1927.  His attended the University of Arizona, and following in his father’s profession, he earned a law degree from Indiana University.. ...

Annunciation Catholic Church This morning there is confession in the Church from 9-9:30. This afternoon there is youth group from 2-3:30. Next Saturday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s in Greencastle we will watch the Hunger Games and talk about “Faith in Films.” There is no cost! Bring a friend!...

(Thanks to 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...

Holly Brossman, Aysiah Hernandez, Alexis Laswell, Jessica Lowder, Jessica Stagg, Erica Weiss, Gabe Youngblood Aliesha Max, Alexandra Murphy, Faith Petrowski, Jenna Ream, Lauren Ream Evelyn Adams, Aaron Buell, Cierra Burton, Corbin Crosby, Emelia Fischer, Tori Gard, Anh Huynh, Garrett Kimmich, Bryce Linton, Kaylee Phillips, Anna Rogel, Gracyn Switzer, Toria Utterback...

The monthly meeting of the Clay County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is scheduled for Thursday, April 18th, 2019, at the North Meridian Street Church of Christ, located at 1524 N. Meridian Street in Brazil, Indiana. “Refreshments and Fellowship” will begin at 6:30PM. The business meeting will follow around 6:45PM...

Columnist and writer Mike Lunsford will present “The Power of Our Stories: Why Reading and Storytelling Still Matters…”at the Clay County Historical Museum at 100 E. National Ave., Brazil, on Monday, May 6 at 7:00 pm. He will be signing his books after the presentation...

Industrial hemp is on a lot of minds these days. Information on this potential commodity can be complex and difficult to understand, and there still a lot of work to be done by our legislature before the regulations are in place. Purdue Extension is hosting the Hemp 101: Planning for 2020 program to provide farmers and other interested parties the tools and information they need to make an effective plan for growing industrial hemp. ...

It’s time again for the Rotary Club of Brazil’s new information sheet to go out so we can invite kids to sign up for the free 2019 Healthy Kids Fun Run program which begins Monday, April 15 at 6 p.m. in the Forest Park Pavilion (Cow Palace). Practices are roughly 30 minutes long and set every Monday and Thursday at 6 p.m. ...

We are pleased to announce the return of JJ Nees for our next program. Come join us on Friday, April 12th at 7 p.m. at the Little Historic Church in Carbon to hear this talented young man. Nees will be performing many favorites along with some of his newly composed songs...

Seedline International, a Bible distribution ministry in Brazil, is set to lead the 29th annual Washington, D.C. Bible Reading Marathon April 28-May 2, 2019. This 5-day event takes places on the West steps of the Capitol Building where the entire Bible is read without commentary for over 90 continuous hours...

The Clay County Senior Center, 120 S Franklin St, Brazil, will be a busy place Saturday, April 27th during Jack’s “Senior Family” Fundraising Dinner. The doors will open at 5 p.m. The menu this year features some of Jack’s favorites, including real-homemade chicken and noodles, Texas’ Cowboy Spaghetti and of course drunken gizzards. The meals include sides, a drink, and free ice cream. Baked desserts will be on sale and take home containers will be available...

Rolin Harrison Bolin was born at Bowling Green, Indiana, on July 4, 1851. His father died when Rolin was four months old. Rolin worked as an apprentice in a printing office in Bowling Green and later worked at a flour mill at Bowling Green. After that, he went to Brazil and worked at Hall Flour Mill on south Sherfey Street. Next, he worked at Brown Flour Mill in Harmony...

Thanks to friends and relatives that were a part of making Paul’s birthday special. He did not know 80 would feel so good or he would for that matter. He received cards and Facebook greetings from near and far again today. The birthday song is still getting a workout and the remaining cake is not going to waste...

The Clay County Treasurer’s office mailed tax bills to property owners on March 27, 2019. Please contact the Treasurer’s office at 812-448-9009 if you have not received your tax bill. The first installment of property tax is due on Friday, May 10th, 2019...

Gary Nesty got his last haircut from Joe Holechko Saturday morning, shortly before Holechko retired as a barber. Later, Joe Holechko was beaming ear to ear as he greeted guests to the dinner to celebrate his retirement after 59 years as a barber and his 90th birthday party. Many people helped Joe celebrate, including his priest, Father John Hollowell...

The first YMCA pickle ball tournament concluded at the Clay County YMCA on Friday morning. First place went to Jimmie P and Rob T; second place went to Wendy A and Brenda; and third place went to Rick C and Nikki teams.

Every day there are veterans in our community who are unable to get to their medical appointment at the Richard L. Roudebush VS Medical Center located in Indianapolis, Indiana, or to one of the Community Based Outpatient Clinics, due to lack of transportation...

All who love history are invited to “An Evening With Abigail Adams” on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at 6 p.m. on the lower level of the Brazil Public Library. Our presenter, Lynn Hohenstein, grew up in the Boston, MA area where she developed an enduring interest in Abigail Adams...

(thanks to 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...

North Clay Middle School had 75 students who earned $88,500 in college scholarship rewards from their fall fundraiser with the Great American Company. For every $100 in product sales, the student earns $1,000 and for every $250 in product sales, they earn $2,500. To date, North Clay students have earned $393,500 in college scholarships...

Loyalty Day Luncheon for Veterans is May 4 at Pappy’s Corral Doors open at 1000 Program will start around 1045 then a free lunch following. You can sign up at the American Legion Post 2 or either VFW Post 1127 or 6606 or call my office Clay County Veterans @ 812-448-9015...

Our daughter Starla Sartor-May and our granddaughter, Lindsay Marie Terry enjoyed a trip to New York City last weekend. The dream trip was to celebrate Lindsay’s birthday. Last night, before she returned to her home in Scottsdale, Starla shared quality time with us and filled us in on the highlights of their adventures...

Before supermarkets, neighborhood grocery businesses stocked their shelves, barrels, and meat cases with family food needs. Some stores also, had the convenience of gas pumps. You could do your own shopping or call in your order to the grocer in the morning, picking it up later in the day, packed in a cardboard box. Some stores even offered delivery service to the home...

The Clay County Retired Teachers Association (CCRTA) will sponsor a spring social on Thursday, April 25th, 2019. The event will take place at the 4-H Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall on US 59 south of Brazil. Registration will begin at 5:30 with dinner at 6:00. ...

The Brazil Community Choir will present its Easter cantata in four public performances: Sunday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at Brazil First United Methodist Church; Sunday, April 28 at 6 p.m. at the Community Missionary Church in Brazil; Friday, May 3 at 7 at the Little Historic Church in Carbon; and Sunday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Center Point...

This morning there is confession in the Church from 9-9:30. This afternoon there is youth group from 2-3:30. Next Saturday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s in Greencastle we will watch the Hunger Games and talk about “Faith in Films.” There is no cost! Bring a friend!...

(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...

Patti Foxx (pictured) represented the Lion’s Club, Brian Roasano from the House of Hope and Kensey Kunkel representing Brazil Main Street spoke at this week’s luncheon meeting of The Clay County Chamber of Commerce.

The Brazil Associate chapter of Tri Kappa met at The Villas of Holly Brook on Monday, March 4th. President Julie Houston called the meeting to order and led the members in the opening verse, song and prayer. Minutes from the February meeting were read and roll was taken by Roxanna Yocom...

Exceptional Living Center of Brazil and Towne Park Assisted Living have been sponsoring a Veterans Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast every Wednesday morning at the Senior Citizens of Clay County Center over the past year. If you are a Veteran feel free to come to Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. We look forward to serving you March 27 at Towne Park Assisted Living...

With Carnegie’s Birthday this month, we’ve decided to celebrate everything “Cat” during our Monthly Youth Programs held each Thursday evening starting at 6pm. Come join us April 4th to make a cool Pete the Cat Puppet during our Crafts for All Ages night. Everyone loves Pete the Cat and he’s a great friend of Carnegie’s! He’s such a Cool Cat...

Northview High School updates everyone about the choir programs recent performances since the beginning of 2019.

Habitat for Humanity will have a Jonah Fish Fry on Saturday, April 13, 4-7 p.m., at the Clay County Fairgrounds. Carry out available. Exceptional Living Center of Brazil and Towne Park Assisted Living have been sponsoring a Veterans Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast every Wednesday morning at the Senior Citizens of Clay County Center over the past year. ...

Jeremiah Joseph “Jerry” Mugivan was born to Irish immigrants in Knightsville, Indiana, on May 17, 1873. His father, Jeremiah Mugivan, was a Vandalia Railroad employee; his mother was Bridget (Maloney) Mugivan. Jerry had five siblings: James, Mary, Charles, Thomas, and Catherine. Thomas was killed in 1881, when he was five years old when a train ran over him...

Welcome sweet springtime! I am patiently awaiting your warm sunshine and gentle breezes. Geese are flying over our house in numbers and some of the pigeons that loft at the school have chosen new nesting quarters elsewhere. It is all part of their seasonal routine...

Sipriana Bussing will celebrate her 90th birthday on Tuesday, March 26th. Mrs. Bussing was born in Ellsworth, Kansas, to Jose and Jesse Rodriguez. She is the oldest of 11 children. She married the late John E. Bussing on March 1, 1957. They began their family and with her husband’s military enlistment made homes across the United States, Japan and France...

The Church is open from sun up to sundown Monday –Friday for anyone wanting to come and pray. 12-hour Adoration every Tuesday at 8 a.m.-8 p.m. St Vincent de Paul food pantry is open every Tuesday Noon-2 p.m. in the basement of the Annunciation school building, 19 N. Alabama St...