Stories from Sunday, May 4, 2014

Ray Allen Winnett, 58, of Brazil and formerly of Greenup, IL passed away on May 2, 2014 at his residence. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 8 at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Harmony Cemetery...

Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings were made from May 3-4 at the Clay County Justice Center: Resisting Law Enforcement Morlan, Anna Christene, 46 Awaiting Arraignment Morlan, Anna Christene, 46 Davis, Steve, 53 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment...

To the editor: It seems many people in the City of Brazil are unhappy with the decision to discontinue brush, limb, leaf and bagged grass pickup. I am also upset! It is a valuable service which we pay for and became very dependent upon. As I understand it, the city administration discontinued this service for more than one reason:...

On the TV series Family Matters a character known as Steve Urkel became something of an icon. He was the geekish guy central to many jokes based on micro-catastrophes resulting from either his inventions going awry or outright clumsiness. The recurring gag line being, "Did I do That?" (Okay maybe you'd have to have heard it from him to get it)...

Below are the candidates on the Clay County 2014 Primary Election Ballot (EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to uncontested races, the majority of Democratic Precinct Committeeman and Democratic State Convention Delegates will not appear on the ballot.) DEMOCRATIC PARTY...

Those behind the recent Celebrity Waiter Night at the Lake House Restaurant say it was a huge success, adding all of the political candidates worked very hard. All together, with the generous tips and the Lake House contribution, $1,100 was collected for Relay For Life to help fight cancer. Pictured is Pat Krider (left) receiving the donation check from (right) Teresa Osborn...

Trent James Stearley and Tessa Jo Broady, Brazil, would like to announce the birth of a son, Gannon Michael Stearley. Gannon was born at 4:44 p.m. on April 2, 2014, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long...

On April 21, five generations met at Cloverleaf Healthcare to celebrate a new birth. Seated is Bertha Boyce, 97, holding 19-day-old great-great grandson Gannon Michael Stearley. Standing are Gerry Buchholz (great grandmother), Tammie Broady (grandmother) and Tessa Broady (mother)...

The Clay County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. on May 5 at the Clay County Genealogical Society on Main Street in Center Point. The Genealogical Society will present a program about some of the new records and resource material they have added to their library. The public is invited. Members should bring refreshments, table service will be provided...

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods invite all to join them for a Mother's Day Brunch, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Sunday, May 11, at the O'Shaughnessy Dining Room located in the Providence Spirituality and Conference Center. Those attending will have the chance to enjoy an extended menu featuring the omelet bar, carved prime rib, fresh salads, side dishes, homemade desserts and more...

The Southern Clay County Christian Care and Share in cooperation with the Clay County Cooperative Benevolence Ministry recently received a $1,500 grant from the Utilities District Western Indiana REMC. The money will be used to assist low-income families with utility bills in the southern part of the county The Benevolence Ministry is located at 120 West Jackson St., Apt. ...

The Friends of the Library will host a book sale Wednesday, May 7, from 4-7 p.m. and May 8-10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Bookshop located across the street from the Brazil Public Library. For further information, call 443-5871.

While prayer using the Rosary is an individual devotion, persons of all faiths are invited to join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for a "Living Rosary," at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. The "Living Rosary" will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception...

The Lady Volunteers will serve an Indoor Picnic Dinner from 4 until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at the Staunton Community Center. The menu will be barbecued pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, deviled eggs, desserts and coffee, tea or lemonade...

The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, will begin its 157th year of continuous musical operations at 7 p.m. on May 13 at the Northview High School band room. The second rehearsal is also at Northview at 7 p.m. on May 20, with the rest of the season at Forest Park, rain or shine...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and the Indiana State Police reminds all motorists and motorcyclists to share the road and practice safe driving habits. Many serious and fatal crashes occur when motorists turn in front of motorcyclists. Be aware of motorcycles, especially at intersections and while making turns and lane changes. ...

Clay County residents are encouraged leave a bag filled with non-perishable food items by their mailboxes on Saturday for the annual "Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive." Celebrating its 22nd anniversary, the National Association of Letter Carriers hopes to have another successful campaign that raises food for local food pantries...

The Brazil Community Garden will be hosting a Grow Party on-site at the corner of Mary Patton and Boone Dunbar Drive. Donating its surplus to the Clay County Emergency Food Pantry and Senior Center, the group will be placing seedlings in the ground Wednesday, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m...

Local agencies are sponsoring a 5K run/walk on Memorial Day for those in the county who need assistance feeding their children. On May 26, the Food for Families: Running on Empty 5K run/walk will begin and end at the track in Forest Park. Race time is 8 a.m. Proceeds will go to Clay County youth serving organizations to aid their efforts to feed local families...

By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor INDIANAPOLIS -- Near perfect conditions played out for the running of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon held downtown on Saturday morning. Nelson Oyugi of Santa Fe, N.M. was the winner of the men's race with a record time of 1:01.52 over the 13.1 mile course. The 21-year-old Kenyan topped the previous record of 1:01.59...

By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE -- Experienced winners were the theme at Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday night as Brady Short picked up the sprint car feature at the Putnamville oval as opening night winner, Randy Shuman scored the UMP Modified main event. C.J. Bryan picked up the bomber feature and Kenny Carmichael Sr. repeated as the UMP Super Stock winner...