Community News

The VFW Auxiliary Craft Fair is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, at the VFW Bingo Hall, 303 S. Depot St., Brazil. The National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, 1206 E. National Avenue, Brazil...

The Brazil High School Class of 1968 gathered Sept. 15 at The Lodge to celebrate their 50th class reunion. Those present to enjoy the evening were: First row: Jeanette Lowdermilk Steiner, Jane Guy Starr, Chuck French, Bernita Harden Anderson, Monica Deakins Tener-Smith, Judy Schultz Winklepleck and Patti Roberts Haase. ...

Cherryvale Grocery was in Posey Township just east of the Clay-Vigo County Line, one mile north of State Road 42. It was owned and operated by two brothers, Frank and Gus Drussell, being nestled along the side of a winding gravel road between Seelyville and Staunton and had the unique distinction of being the only grocery in Cherryvale, Indiana. It is, also, all that remains of the small farming community that once existed there...

They said there would be wind and no truer words were ever spoken. Power lines snapped and trees tumbled to the ground here and thereabouts. Pool toys, trash cans, twigs, leaves, and litter took flight and found a resting spot away from home. Paul and I have one 2-year-old smoke tree in the front yard. The leaves lining our fence and scattered about the yard are just visiting until later in the week...

All A’s Deacon Buchanan, Eli Conklin, Hunter Neel, Trey Pell, Arthur Shephard, Brynne Lehr, Tinley Sereno All A’s and B’s Owen Harms, Isaiah Robison, Curtis Scheuermann, Tejas Singh, Gabe Eck, David Crowe, Alex Dodd, Quinten Lewis, Bella Mann, Jack Mullenix...

Today (Saturday, Oct. 20), the library staff welcomes back (R.I.P.) Rural Indiana Paranormal at 2 p.m. to discuss their ghost hunting experiences in the Wabash Valley area. Clay County Friends of the Library Book Shoppe is open today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the book shoppe across from the library. Funds raised during the sale will support various programs throughout the year...

The Church is back Open from sun up to sun down Monday–Friday for anyone wanting to come and pray. There is a 12-hour Adoration every Tuesday 8 am-8 pm. Wednesday Ministry Events will resume this Wednesday, October 24th Wednesday Parish Events include 5 pm Mass at Annunciation, 5:30 pm Parish dinner (every Wednesday). The Church will provide fried chicken. Parish members please bring a side dish or dessert to share...

This month’s Staunton Community Center Dinner, prepared by the Lady Volunteers, will be next Friday October 26 from 4 to 7: The menu features Chicken and Noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, vinegar slaw, homemade rolls, desserts, and coffee, tea, or lemonade...

On Nov. 12, multiple locations throughout Brazil will open to collect shoebox gifts filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items for the Samaritan’s Purse project. During the project’s National Collection Week (Nov. 12-19), Brazil volunteers hope to collect more than 10,001 gifts to contribute to Operation Christmas Child’s 2018 goal of reaching 11 million children in need...

George William Krietenstein was born July 4, 1871, in Terre Haute, one of five children of Carl and Mary (Glanzer) Krietenstein. Carl was born in Germany and came to America in 1858. He then settled in Terre Haute during the spring of 1859. He became the proprietor of a business that was a combination of drugs, paints, and glass in Terre Haute...

Brazil Public Library would like to welcome back (R.I.P.) Rural Indiana Paranormal. They will be at the Brazil Public library on Saturday October 20, at 2:00 to discuss their ghost hunting experiences. To RSVP to this program call 812-448-1981. The Clay County Health Department offers assistance with tobacco cessation. The department offers an 8-10 week program that features education and support as well as free nicotine patches (prescription required). For more information, call 812-448-9019...

I hope you are enjoying the change in the weather. Yesterday, we prepared the outside plants for the first hard freeze and re-potted some to winter over in the south window of our garage. It is hard to say when the mower will be ready to be set aside for winter. The grass is still lush and green...

All A’s: Hayden Archer, Bowen Bidaman, Ryker Garrison, Emery Hoover, Anden Litz, Brady Long, Savanah Targett, A.J. Whitman, Natalie Xiao, Jenna Archer, Carson Cox, Gatlin Gunn, Noah Keller, Brantley Knust, Skylynn Lane, Zander Penrod, and Briann Sturgeon...

All A’s — Mason Chesshir, Hudson Frazee, David Gallion, Brynn Jacoby, Layla Loughmiller, Lucas Mapes, Harley McCreery, Rylan McMains, Liam Mershon, Avery Metz, Jax Modesitt, Bryleigh Moore, Keaton Raderstorf, Jeremiah Rissler, Shane Schwartz, Aleksandra Scroggins, Ellen Smith, Jacob Terhune, Atley Tipton, Hayden Whitmarsh...

All A’s – Colton Termeer A’s & B’s - Caden Barnes, Libby Buck, Caleb Campbell, Lillianna Ellington, Scott Francis, Jackson Frye, Jacie Hall, William Maesch, Karlee McCoy, Adrianna Nance, Wyatt Phegley, Brockton Stewart All A’s – Andrew Drisko...

The Eliza Rizley Stacey Clay County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be holding it’s October meeting on Thursday, October 18th. This event will be held at the home of Peggy Salitros, located at 3181 E. Co. Rd. 600 (Airport Road) in rural Brazil, Indiana...

Clay County Retired Teachers Association will hold their CCRTA Fall Social 2018 on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at the Clay County Fairgrounds. Registration and social time is at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6:00 p.m. The meal will consist of Baked Spaghetti, Garlic bread, and salad. Drinks will be lemonade, iced tea, and water. The meal is provided by the Clay County Retired Teachers Association at no cost to those attending...

This month’s Staunton Community Center Dinner, prepared by the Lady Volunteers, will be Friday October 26 from 4:00 to 7:00. The menu features Chicken and Noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, vinegar slaw, homemade rolls, desserts, and coffee, tea, or lemonade. The price remains $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Profits are used to benefit worthy causes in our community...

Peniel United Methodist Church October 14th is the Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. We invite you to join us at Peniel UMC for Sunday School at 10:00 am. Classes are offered for all ages. Beginning, Sunday, October 21st, there will be a special five week adult study program about the life of Peter. It is entitled, Forever Forgiven. The time for this class will be at the usual Sunday school time-10:00 am...

The Festival of Trees will be Saturday, Nov. 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Clay County Fairgrounds. Call (812) 442-2602 for tickets. System of Care/Step Ahead/Literacy Council will meet Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m. at the Clay County YMCA. Union United Methodist Church will celebrate its 178th homecoming service on Sunday, Oct. 14th. Special services are planned to celebrate the life of the church. Sunday School will begin at 9:30 with Worship Service to begin at 10:30...

• Brazil, 6-9 p.m., Oct. 30-31 • Knightsville, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 30-31 • Clay City, 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 and Wednesday, Oct 31. • Harmony, 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30 and Wednesday, Oct. 31 Van Buren Elementary School invites you to celebrate and honor your service to our great country at 10 a.m., Nov. 9 with a students’ musical performance and a meal for veterans and their spouses. RSVP by calling (812) 448-1366 or by email to siplespa@clay.k12.in.us...

October 7th marks the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. All are invited to join us at Peniel UMC for Sunday School at 10:00 am. There are classes for all ages. Beginning Sunday, October 21st, there will be a five week adult study program on the life of Peter. It is entitled, Forever Forgiven. The time for this class will be at the usual Sunday School time: 10:00 am...

This month’s Staunton Community Center Dinner, prepared by the Lady Volunteers, will be Friday October 26 from 4:00 to 7:00. The menu features Chicken and Noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, vinegar slaw, homemade rolls, desserts, and coffee, tea, or lemonade. The price remains $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Profits are used to benefit worthy causes in our community...

Grammy-nominated studio musician/songwriter Tim Menzies shared the stories behind his music during the Saturday evening performance at First Church of the Nazarene, 1002 E. National Avenue, Brazil. Menzies wrote and performed the song, “Mama Knows,” which was recorded by Shenandoah. The concert was sponsored by French Funeral Home and Pappy’s Bar-B-Que...

The Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club held its Sept. 22 meeting at the Extension Office hosted by Ellen Knox, president. She called the meeting to order with Hannah Helton, our Health and Human Science Educator, leading the pledge to the American Flag. The Homemmakers Creed was recited...

Pat Wilkinson called to order 14 members and two guests of the Clay City Calico Quilters, which met at the REIN Center Library on Sept. 18. All proceeds from the qualt show at Bowling Green were donated to the local food pantry. Carol Mayrose brought material and sewing items to be given away to anyone who could use them as she is down sizing because she is moving...

The Brazil Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa met at The Villas of Holly Brook on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. President Julie Houston called the meeting to order and led the members in the opening prayer, verses and song. Thirteen members were present to enjoy an assortment of appetizers provided by the September hostesses...

Members of Cub Scout Pack 195 recently participated in a hike at Turkey Run State Park. The Scouts hiked over four miles. While hiking, the Scouts learned about old growth forest, the difference between soft wood and hard wood trees and different living plants and creatures in Turkey Run State park...

We are throwing a 90th-birthday party for Peggy Pierce Elwell on Oct. 6th at the Forest Park Pavillion/Cow Palace, in the northeast corner, from 2 to 5 p.m., rain or shine. All friends and family are invited to come celebrate. Cards and gifts are welcomed but not necessary. The biggest gift you can give her is to come out and spend the day...

The Brazil High School Class of 1963 recently got together. Left to right: Front row: Diane Kitch Braden, Shirley Anderson, Laura Stuart Freese, Jane Rentschler Byers, Janet Gray Patterson, Myrna Puckett Smith, Nancy Bridgewater House, Charles Purl (Teacher),...

In the summer of 1925 Brazil’s newest industry, Okay Radio Corporation, began operation in the four rooms over the Mohr Service Station in the Thomas Block on East National Avenue. Later it moved west to the rear of the upper story of the current Lynn’s Pharmacy building...

The bed felt good this morning. I slept well last night for a change. Rested, I did not want to miss a minute more of the of the first day of October. Rays of sunshine streamed into the room through the white lace sheers and I could hear Paul and Tootie moving about in the kitchen...

The Clay County Democratic Party is having their Freedom Day. formerly known as Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner on Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. at the Knightsville Community Center. The keynote speaker will be Indiana candidate for Treasurer John Aguilera. Also present will be Indiana Democrat Party Chairman John Zody, state representative candidates, Evelyn Brown, District 42, Kim Fidler District 44 and E. ...

On the Nov. 6 General Election ballot (List supplied by the Clay County Voter Registration office) FEDERAL OFFICES United States Senator R-Mike Braun D-Joe Donnelly L-Lucy M. Brenton U.S. Representative, District 8 R-Larry D Bucshon D-William Tanoos...

Brazil Public Library would like to welcome back (R.I.P.) Rural Indiana Paranormal. They will be at the Brazil Public library on Saturday, October 20, at 2:00 to discuss their ghosting hunting experiences. R.I.P. is a local group of individuals based out of Clay City, Indiana, that is dedicated to the scientific, objective investigation into claims of alleged paranormal phenomena...

CORRECTED: The Friendly Benwood Church Christian Youth Camp, located at 525 E. CR 1200 N, Brazil, will host a free horse demonstration by Paul Daily of Wild Horse Ministries on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. Come and watch Daily as he works with an untrained horse and explains the Round Pen of Life to his audience - pointing out similarities between man’s relationship with God and a horse’s relationship with his trainer...

There is a hint of gold among the trees; A touch of nippy frost is in the air. The squirrels are hoarding nuts for winter days; They scurry round and hide them with great care. I hear the plaintive coo of a mourning dove And share the cardinal’s song of praise...

American Legion Post 2, Clay County, Indiana The American Legion, already underway in every state in the union, is the organization of the service men returned to civilian ways, to unite the efforts of those four million men, who through national service, saw a vision of national betterment and dreamed, in a vague way, of this organization promoting it...

Submitted photo Mayor Brian Wyndham has proclaimed the week of Sept. 17-23 as Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Week in Brazil. (L-R) Cheryl Steuerwald, Chapter Historian, Mayor Wyndham, Erin Dulin, Chapter Regent.

Despite humid temperatures, it was all smiles, music, fun, and games during the Cloverleaf Healthcare of Knightsville annual Fall Carnival Sept. 21. The special event was held for residents, their family members, staff and the public. The event was moved up a day this year with the potential for bad weather on Friday, but those who came out were able to enjoy refreshments, games, a petting zoo, bounce house and the toe-tapping Elvis Tribute Show by local musician Eric Brown...

John Spicknall’s Jazz Piano Trio will add saxophonist Sam Fagaly to the band to perform “Jazz Standards Revisited” in Boyce Recital Hall of the Landini Center for Fine and Performing Arts Sept. 30 at 2 p.m.

The descendants of William W. and Laverna E. (Payne) Stevenson met at the Goshorn Park in Clay City on Sept. 8. The five living siblings were all present, there being James Stevenson of Niles, Michigan, Harvie and Thelma Stevenson of Danville, Indiana, Anna Denney of Jasonville, Indiana, Wilma Cochran of Coalmont, Indiana and Warren and Jane Stevenson of Lewis, Indiana...

Submitted photo The Knights of Columbus Men recently presented meal cards to the Clay County sheriff and the Brazil Fire Department fire chief, thanking them for all they do for Clay County.

Grammy-nominated Tim Menzies will perform at First Church of the Nazarene, 1002 E. National Avenue, Brazil, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29 for a free-will offering. Menzies wrote the song, “Mama Knows,” recorded by Shenandoah. Menzies is also a studio musician. This concert is sponsored by French Funeral Home and Pappy’s Bar-B-Que...

Cliff Blanchard, daughter Heather Wallace and grandson Cameron Wallace, traveled to Dayton, Ohio, for the 22nd Annual Air Force Marathon. The 13,500 registered participants represented all 50 states and 16 countries with about 40 percent being military personnel...

(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...

We invite you to join us this Sunday, September 23rd, at Peniel United Methodist Church. Our Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. There are classes for all age groups. The Worship Service is at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Kent will begin a new sermon series, entitled Be A Kingdom Builder! The scripture reference is Matthew 7:24-27 and John 4:1-42...

Members of the new Sew Much More Quilt Group (SMMQ) met last Thursday at the Brazil Public Library. Teri Winegar and Annette Strunk were discussing various design and sewing techniques used to create various quilting projects. Winegar talked about a blue on blue block design called “X & O,” while Strunk discussed using various uniform colors to create a “jelly roll” design titled “Scrappy Trails.”...

Friendly Benwood Camp will have a ham and bean dinner on Saturday, Sept. 22nd from 3-9 p.m. Ham and Beans, cornbread, fried potatoes and drink with /dessert. are on the menu for a donation. The public is invited to senior bingo the last Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. at Towne Park Assisted Living, 503 S. Murphy Ave., Brazil...

Brazil Kiwanis’ annual K-Day Pancake & Sausage Feast is Saturday, Sept.22 at VFW Post 1127, 303 S. Depot St., Brazil from 8 a.m. to noon. Northview High School Key Club sponsors the pageant for Queen/King and Princess/Prince and sells tickets for the feast...