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Opinions Tackling the word 'NO-NO' (02/05/12) James David's vocabulary has expanded in recent weeks. Not only can he say, "car," "ball," "Mama" and "Da," which has two meanings -- one for me and one for our two dogs, but he can now say, "No." There are other things he is saying as well, but for some reason, when I heard him start saying, "no," I shuddered... Staunton Scene (02/03/12) Staunton First Christian Church Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., with worship service following at 10:30. Doug Parkey is the minister. If you need transportation to morning worship service, please phone the church office at 446-3211. The bus is wheelchair equipped... Brazil Buzz (02/02/12) Well folks, I should be excited. Groundhog Day is just days away. I am not. We will be faced with the same unsolved problem soon. There is a homely family of the fur-bearing critters taking a long winter's nap beneath the chicken house at the homestead... Thankful for the lack of political interest (01/29/12) For the moment, I'm thankful James David isn't interested in politics. I'm thankful he's only 15-months-old and is more incline to jump on the floor, pick up a toy car and start playing. It seems like every other night, there is a debate on television. As if conducting 50-plus debates will help anyone learn anymore about the current Republican candidates for the presidency... Congress and a 225th birthday (01/29/12) There's a major political event approaching this fall, and though I have no doubt it will be overshadowed by the elections, I hope you'll carve out some time for it anyway. On Sept. 17, we'll observe the 225th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution... Available winter programs (01/26/12) Numerous programs are offered by Purdue Extension during the winter months. Right now, the Master Grain Marketer program is wrapping up and plans have been made for more educational programs during February and March. Purdue Extension in Clay and Owen counties will be offering the Purdue Master Gardener class on Monday nights from 6-9 p.m., at the Clay County Extension Office in Brazil... Brazil Buzz (01/25/12) Saturday, the mailman did not deliver mail to the folks who dwell in little blue house at the end of the road. We weren't expecting much mail, other than; we missed Saturday's edition of The Brazil Times. Elm Street was very slick and evidence of little travel could be seen past the cemetery's main entrance. Our own tracks did not make it beyond the main garage...

Letters to the Editor Take 15 seconds and think (02/05/12) To the Editor: There comes a time when everyone needs to stop what they are doing for 15 seconds and reflect on what a great country we actually live in. It takes 15 seconds to realize that if you lived anywhere else in the world, you would not know the freedoms and rights we have here in America. Sure, this time every four years, we have the debates, the arguments, the discussions, the scandals and yes, even some positive conversations about the future political road we will travel down... Food Pantry provides update (02/05/12) To the Editor: The Clay County Emergency Food Pantry reports a continued increase in request for assistance. Our records indicate a total of 318 families involving 1,142 individuals were provided food items and other household supplies as well as much clothing during January... The photographs were welcome (02/05/12) To the Editor: I would like to thank L.T. Clark for the photographs he and his family took at the Craig Park Fishing Fun Day. He was kind to provide these photographs for The Brazil Times to put in the newspaper and he asked the pictures be given to the children... New guidelines don't go far enough (01/29/12) To the Editor: School lunches may soon look different -- but not different enough to stem the tide of childhood obesity. The United States Department of Agriculture just issued new guidelines for school lunches, but as a dietitian, I think it's unfortunate that burgers, pizza and other unhealthy foods will likely still be front and center... Was school board vote valid? (01/29/12) To the Editor: When North Clay Middle School was being planned, I was a school board member. At the planning stage of North Clay Middle School, I asked the superintendent how placing our sixth-graders into this middle school would improve the education they were getting in our elementary schools?... The case of the missing tree (01/29/12) To the Editor: When our son, Tim, died, his employees at Pell's Photography Studio purchased and planted an ornamental tree in his memory. They planted the tree in front of the photography studio, which is across from our home on United States 40 E... Basketball squad and pink (01/29/12) To the Editor: During the 2011-12 basketball season, the Clay City High School girls' team has been wearing pink basketball shoes. They chose the pink shoes to show their support for the fight against breast cancer. The team also asked the community to further support the cause by making sponsorship donations during the home basketball games, with all donations benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation Wabash Valley Affiliate... Family thanks all for care (01/29/12) To the Editor: We would like to thank the staff at Cloverleaf Healthcare for their excellent care and love shown to Argyll Burns and family during his extended illness. Not only was his physical care exemplary, but numerous members of the staff went above and beyond the call of duty to provide comfort and support... Think before shooting in air (01/22/12) To the Editor: So you think it's cool to go out and shoot your guns into the air? A couple of years ago, I was doing some work outside when I noticed a hole in the top of my carport and in the top of my pop-up camper parked under it. After some digging around in the hole, I was able to retrieve what looked to be a .45-caliber slug from the hole in my camper... Campaign offers thanks to all (01/22/12) To the Editor: I wish to express a sincere gratitude to all of the people who volunteered their time ringing bells and those who donated in the Red Kettle Campaign for Salvation Army Clay County. The blessings of ringing the bell are many, as those who rang can tell you...

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