Community News

Cub Scout Pack 195 completed a service project on October 8, 2019 at Jackson Township Elementary School. The scouts weed flower beds and planted mums.

On Sundays, October 13th and 20th, the congregation will be given 4X6 cards and invited to write their story. Some of those stories will be shared during worship services and the bulletin through November 24th. Start thinking about these questions: What or who first brought you to First Baptist Church (FBC); What fun experiences at FBC do you recall; How has FBC helped you grow in Christ; Who in the congregation has shown love to you or helped you during a time of need; and What big events have you celebrated here? Start working on your story and return the cards via the offering plate. ...

The next Staunton Community Center dinner, prepared by the Lady Volunteers, will be on Friday, October 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This month’s dinner features your choice of Hearty Chili or Ham and Beans, grilled hot dogs, fried potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, dessert, and tea, lemonade, or coffee. The price is $9 for adults and $5 for children. As always, profits go toward worthy causes in the community...

Volleyball Seniors presented “P.I.N.K. of the Wabash Valley” a check from our annual game with Northview. The event raised $711.58 this year. Senior Night festivities at Clay City High School in The Eel Dome Monday night to honor the Volleyball, Cross Country, and Golf teams for their hard work this season...

Poor old Tootie Mae is still struggling with skin issues. The shot she received, the special shampoo and frequent baths are slowly returning the luster to her black coat, although, as Dr.Fifer, at Westwood Animal Hospital thought; our little friend will need another shot to rid the stubborn fungus, totally...

The Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club held the Sept. 26 meeting at the Extension Office with Mary Kent hostess and reporter. Martha Knox. president, called the meeting to order with Marilyn Bott leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Homemakers Creed...

The Brazil Associate chapter of Tri Kappa met at the Villas of Holly Brook on Monday, Sept. 9th. President Rita Robertson called the meeting to order. Fourteen members were present to enjoy appetizers and desserts provided by the hostesses. Minutes from the May meeting were read by Secretary Marsha Wyndham...

Members of the Presbyterian denomination first came to Brazil, Indiana, in 1850. They met for services in homes and in the early log cabin town hall, at the corner of Walnut and Church Streets. The first Presbyterian Church was organized in April 17, 1858. The first church building was a frame structure erected at the northwest corner of Walnut and Jackson Streets. Also, the church manse (a house provided for a minister of faith) was built of brick...

Choosing attractive plants for landscaping used to be easy. The selection of shrubs and other ornamentals was plentiful and accessible through a variety of stores. This was before we understood what an invasive species was, or how many of them we unintentionally introduced into our state. ...

The event was sponsored by Alpha Omega Chapter, Delta Theta Tau Sorority. It was held on Saturday morning, September 21 in conjunction with the Route 40 Fest. Pictured are Tammy Klass, Cindi Monds, Janice Modesitt, Cindy Crowder, Diane Braden, Jennifer French, Michelle Bell, Jennifer Flater, Linda Sheese, Kathy Modesitt, Bonnie Boor, Cindy McKinney, Kim Emmert O’Dell, Patti Foxx...

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!...

Sunday morning church service begins at about 10:45. Kevin Timberman is the pastor. The Staunton United Methodist Food Pantry is open in the church basement from 5 to 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month. The next Food Pantry day is Wednesday, October 30. Anyone in the Staunton area in need of help is welcome...

A fundraiser for the YMCA Clay County Youth Food Delivery Program will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1875 US Hwy 40, Brazil, Indiana. This event will allow us to feed kids over Christmas Break in all of Clay County. ...

Unmanned aerial vehicles are fast becoming a part of industry and economy in several areas. Drones have been used to assist in emergency rescues, tracking damage in agricultural landscapes, and to assist in keeping local mapping efforts up to date. On October 15th, Purdue Extension, the Sweet Owen Woodlands Network, and McCormick’s Creek State Park will host a program demonstrating the use of drones in mapping invasive species spread and taking forest inventory through planned flight and high-resolution imagery.. ...

The Calico Quilters met Tuesday, September 17th, at the R.E.I.N. Center Library. The meeting was called to order by President Pat Wilkinson. Wanda Catton gave a lesson on making a “Geese in Motion” quilt. Using an acrylic binding tool, she cut 2 ½” wide pieces the length of the tool from two pieces of fabric lying face-to-face. Wanda explained that 20 pieces were needed for a table runner and 200 pieces for a small quilt...

Thirty-nine cemetery restoration workshop attendees listened attentively to Jeannie Regan-Dinius from the DNR during her Saturday morning presentation at the Cemetery Restoration Workshop. She explained the Indiana laws pertaining to cemeteries including who can do what, who is responsible for what, and how to obtain permits to search for fallen stones that are obscured under the grass...

Dr. Junius Lambert’s father, William Andrew Lambert, was born in Ohio, September 6, 1832. He came to Brazil between 1840 and 1850 settling in Van Buren Township. William’s brother, Valmer Lambert, was killed in action while serving in the Civil War. ...

Hello again, this first day of Autumn 2019. Last night, we received a bit of rain, although, the amount was less than what we needed. This equipment handler ran over the rain gauge with my lawnmower back in the spring and did not have time to check with the weather man for the amount this morning...

The next Staunton Community Center dinner, prepared by the Lady Volunteers, will be next Friday (September 27) from 4 to 7 p.m. This month’s menu will feature Pork Tenderloin, cheesy potato casserole, green beans, 7-layer salad, homemade rolls, dessert, and tea, lemonade, or coffee. As always, we expect everyone to have a great time, enjoying good food and meeting with friends, while supporting worthy causes in the community...

The Church is Open from sun up to sun down Monday –Friday for anyone wanting to come and pray. Eucharistic Adoration is every Tuesday 9am-8pm St Vincent de Paul food pantry is open every Tuesday Noon-2pm in the basement of the Annunciation school buiding. 19 N Alabama St...

Family law involves legal matters about family relationships that include marriage, divorce, paternity, and adoption. Elder law concerns people’s health, legal, and financial issues that arise as they age into and during retirement years. Family law and elder law issues overlap sometimes when older single parents marry, and then one or the other spouse requires nursing home care costing more than $80,000 per year. ...

“Living in a small town is peaceful. You don’t do much. You’re afraid to. You’re sure to get caught.” “Hoosiers are congenitally inquisitive. That means nosy, in a nice sort of way.” “My hometown had one big trouble. Not enough get-up-and-go. Actually, we’d get up, but there wasn’t any place to go.”...

Often times our social well-being is not a main focus or even a focus at all. Defined as one’s ability to communicate and maintain meaningful relationships with others, social wellness is just as vital as physical and mental wellness. Sometimes even more so, social wellness keeps us connected to the world, keeps our mind sharp and can help us live longer, happier lives...

Every now and then, someone brings me a handwritten “will,” and asks me to notarize it or “look it over and see if it’s okay.” I wish things were that easy, but that’s a little like asking your doctor to sign a prescription you’ve written after diagnosing yourself. Writing your own will can be almost as risky as diagnosing and treating your own illness. In short, it’s dangerous when you don’t know what you don’t know...

Brazil Buzz made its first appearance in the Thursday, July 25, 2002, edition of The Brazil Times. “But I didn’t get very much information to write about for the first column,” said Mary Lou Sartor, the author for a little more than 17 years. “So I wrote about people in the community that I knew, and what they did. It was kind of raw, and it was a very short column.”...

“FALL PRUNING” The advice by many experts regarding fall pruning is “DON’T DO IT” as it can cause more harm than good. ➢ Pruning in the fall would stimulate new growth when a plant should be trying to go dormant. ➢ New growth weakens the plant which is not what a plant needs when it is heading into winter...

➢ Get to know your neighbors. One of the best security measures you can take is to get to know your neighbors and ask them to keep an eye out for strangers around your house. ➢ Install a home security system. The research shows that homes without a security system are three times more likely to be broken into than homes with one. Home security systems obviously deter would-be thieves...

John G. Bryson and Roswell Shepard Hill founded a hardware store in Brazil in 1876. Roswell Hill dissolved his partnership of the business to Bryson on March 3, 1881. Bryson went on and conducted the business for twenty-one years. He built it into one of the largest hardware and farm implement businesses in western Indiana. The hardware store he erected and managed was located at National Avenue and Franklin Street...

The Clay County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors and Staff, along with the support of our Clay County Commissioners want to raise awareness about septic systems and water quality. CCSWCD will giveaway a well testing kit to one lucky winner. ...

The next Staunton Community Center dinner, prepared by the Lady Volunteers, will be on Friday September 27 from 4-7 p.m. This month’s menu will feature Pork Tenderloin, cheesy potato casserole, green beans, 7-layer salad, homemade rolls, dessert, and tea, lemonade, or coffee. As always, we expect everyone to have a great time, enjoying good food and meeting with friends, while supporting worthy causes in the community...

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!...

Steven King photo A tiger watches birds in a tree Thursday morning at the Exotic Feline Rescue Center in Center Point. The Rescue Center has recently received 10 large cats from a facility in southern California. The Rescue Center is open to the public and is located on Ashboro Road a couple of miles east of the town of Ashboro (south of Brazil)...

Live Horse Demonstration by Paul Daily and Family (WildHorse Ministries) and ham and beans with fried potatoes will be available for a donation on Saturday, Oct. 5 Bring a lawn chair to the FBC Christian Youth Campground, located at 525 East County Road 1200 N., Brazil, at 4 p.m. Rain or Shine. More information, call (812)420-1877...

The 2019 Hite Dance Center Golf Scramble was held Saturday at Forest Park Golf Course. The fund raiser was the biggest event conducted by the Hite Dance Center.

Sara Jane’s restaurant opened Tuesday morning at the corner of U.S. 40 and South Murphy Avenue.

This story of William’s charcoal pits was told to the Gazette by his son, Leonard Wallace. It appeared in The Brazil Gazette on January 31, 1975. I updated some information. William L. Wallace, 1861-1943, was one of Clay County’s few charcoal makers early in the century. He was born in Kentucky and spent many years in Dick Johnson Township, and last lived in the former Mrs. Andy Baumgartner brick home, located on Hendrix Street road, west of the former Lyons Dairy...

Another day of beautiful weather greeted us this morning. The bright blue sky above us and a cool breeze beckoned we seniors to go outside and add the finishing touches to the yard work and other chores here about. I trimmed the twin evergreens near the patio, viewing them often to shear a perfect match...

The Staunton Community Center Lady Volunteers, and the whole community of Staunton, would like to thanks the great folks at Big Willy’s Lakehouse Restaurant for putting on last Tuesday’s dinner for the benefit of the Staunton community. This example of generous voluntary giving is very much appreciated and says a lot about “Big Willy” (Jason Trainor) and his wonderful staff; Marlanea Balzano and her daughter; Jocelyn Teckenbrock; Stacy Lovett; Shaylan Lou Allen; Greg Jones; and Nathan Dinkel. ...

Blink. And just like that, in the blink of an eye, another year has passed for the Tri-School Reunion Committee. They have been excitedly preparing for the third gathering of alumni from the three former northern Clay County high schools which now comprise Northview High School...

Let’s face it: pets are bound to get into a little trouble around the house. But from its open canisters to its loose wires, your home can pose some serious problems for your furry companions. While cats like to crawl into small nooks and crannies, dogs prefer chewing and consuming anything they can get their paws on. So, what’s a pet owner to do? You can help your pets stay safe — and safeguard your home décor — with these simple pet-proofing tips...

Fall is a refreshing, beautiful time of the year. Reap great rewards from your gardening plots by planting a garden in the fall. You should also take some time to get your spring off to a great start by planting more bulbs. • Turfgrass, spring-blooming bulbs, cool-season vegetables, perennials, trees, and shrubs...

Because the Lady Volunteers were unable to host a Community Center Dinner in August, the fine folks at Big Willy’s Lake House Restaurant have volunteered to prepare a special dinner next Tuesday (September 3). All proceeds from this dinner will go to the Lady Volunteers, to be used to help with worthy causes in the Staunton community, as always. ...

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!...

Join Purdue Extension for an evening of gardening! On September 30, 2019, the Clay County Fairgrounds will be hosting the Explore the World of Gardening program. Participants in this program will learn about year-round flowers and other hot topics in horticulture. This program will feature Carol Michel, gardener and avid presenter to garden clubs and associations. The cost to attend this program is $15...

Courtesy photo The Delta Theta Tau Sorority recently made a donation $1,000 to the YMCA. Pictured are Patti Foxx, Diane Braden, Nicole Fry, Melissa McCullough, Janice Modesitt, Jennifer French.

The Van Buren High School Class of 1969 celebrated their 50-year reunion on August 10, 2019, at Pappy’s Bar-B-Que in Brazil. The evening was enjoyed by 24 class members as they reminisced high school days and life experiences since leaving VBHS. Class members present in the photo are: (1st row) Emily Pettit, Margaret Summer Thompson, Jeanne Willson, Janet Cunningham Rodgers, Janet Long Hughbanks, John Hughbanks, (2nd row) Bill Kerr, Jane McShanog Miller, Donna Drake Baysinger, Cheryle Timberman Phillips, Suzan Trout Bass, Dean Cress, Winton Kelly, John Rodgers, Mike Lawson, (3rd row) Ed Lash, Dan Mace, Jerry Griffin, Steve Hoopingarner, Dan Pierce, Mike Mogan, Dave Mohr, Steve Thomas and Don Summers.. ...

Story Hour at the Brazil Public Library. Sign up now and get your child interested in reading with stories, songs and crafts at the Brazil Public Library. Story Hour is for children ages 3-5. Parent and or guardian must have a valid library card. Story Hour begins on Wednesday Sept. 18 at 10:30. For more information call 812-448-1981...

Robert Keith went into business at Bowling Green, Indiana, when Bowling Green was the county seat. He started in the dry goods business. In 1875 he disposed of his holdings in Bowling Green and came to Brazil and purchased the Bee Hive dry goods store, which was located in the Thomas Block...

Steven King photo A boater takes advantage of the beautiful fall weather in southern Indiana to fish on Lake Kickapoo in Shakamak State Park south of Clay City on Saturday afternoon.

Last night the storm clouds gathered, the wind whistled and the trees swayed. Thunder clapped, and lightning lit up the sky. We did not know what to expect out of the weather event. Paying attention to all of the storm warnings from the weather service; I feared we could have a tornado spinning out of control in that unsettled atmosphere...