Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Frank, we greatly appreciate your fortitude in writing the well worded rebuttal concerning the fake news being circulated about Brazil. We are in a renaissance here in Brazil. Just look at the paved streets, new houses, remodeling of older homes, new businesses, parks unequaled by larger communities, great places to eat, beautiful schools, lovely churches, a growing downtown and business areas such as the Kroger plaza and the Walmart neighborhood...

While visiting a voting center I was thanked for my service and the mention of a free lunch at Pappy’s Bar-B-Que, honoring all vets and the Loyalty Day parade which was so great. Yes, Clay County is proud of all veterans. I’m reminded of WWI when our local draft board had sent notices a couple of times for a fellow for induction and he failed to show up. ...

To the editor, I am Mary Lou Lucas. I live at Meridian Towers and have for many years. I have been feeding stray cats because no one will pick them up and do something about it. We eat, they deserve to eat as well. I have been given notice that as of Sunday, April 15th, I can no longer feed them on housing property...

To the editor: The board of Habitat of Clay County wishes to thank the many people who helped make our fish fry a huge success. The Brazil Times, Clay City News, Tribune Star, Riddell Bank and Terre Haute Savings provided excellent publicity. Riddell Bank, Terre Haute Savings Bank , and Bridgeton Mill provided napkins and cups. ...

To the editor: This year the Loyalty Day Luncheon for Clay County Veterans is May 5 at Pappy’s new Banquet Hall, formerly Traditions. Doors open at 10 a.m. There is limited seating now, so we would like to keep it to the Veteran and 1 guest. You may sign up at either VFW here in Brazil or Clay City and also at the American Legion Post 2 or at the Veterans Office on the first floor of the Clay County Courthouse...

To the editor: A comment from the mayor in today’s paper said that the new storm sewer system did its job. Not at my house it didn’t. I had at least 4 feet of water in my basement, which pretty much ruined by furnace and water heater. Since then, I have no heat or hot water and have no means to replace them...

To raise money to help fight cancer my Relay Team (Northview Key Club and Friends) and I organized a friendly basketball game between the Fire Fighters and Crime Fighters. The Fire Fighters were from both Brazil City Fire Department and Clay County Volunteer Departments and the Crime Fighters were from both Brazil City Police and Clay County Sheriff’s Departments. We all had so much fun and raised $2500. to donate to Relay For Life of the Wabash Valley...

To the editor: I had the honor to process a “volunteer” for the regular Army in 1963, the day after he graduated. Sgt. Dennis E. Church, then a recruit for a short time, going into the the Army’s Special Forces, which was the most physically challenging field for everyone but not to him as he had excelled in baseball, basketball and played center for the football team...