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Frances L. James
(Obituary ~ 09/13/15)
Frances L. James, 86, of Brazil, passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care, September 11, 2015 following a brief illness. She was born November 21, 1928, the daughter of Raymond and Lena Edith (Youngblood) Boyce. Frances graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1946. She married William James August 30, 1947; he preceded her in death in 2006. Together they raised 5 children: William, Tom, Ronald, Wilma and Norma...
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George Harlan Stearley
(Obituary ~ 09/13/15)
George Harlan Stearley, age 95 of Sidney and formerly of Lima, died at 11:37 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at The Pavilion Health Facility in Sidney. He was born June 17, 1920 in Washington Township, Clay County, Indiana; to the late John and Bertha Brown Stearley. On June 30, 1946 he married Charlotte V. Bowles, who survives in Sidney...
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SNAPSHOTS: Mayor's Ride to benefit the Clay County Humane Society
(Local News ~ 09/13/15)
The annual City of Brazil Mayor's Ride 2015 took off from City Hall, 203 E. National Ave., Brazil, Saturday with an engine from the Brazil City Fire Department driven by Fire Chief Jake Bennett in the lead and Mayor Brian Wyndham right behind.
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Tilley to celebrate 80th birthday
(Community News ~ 09/13/15)
Paul Tilley will celebrate his 80th birthday today. Tilley is a retired school teacher and real estate broker. He will celebrate with his wife, Anita, children, Kim and John Murray and Randy Tilley and Melissa as well as his brother from New Mexico, Seibert and cousin Mary Nell Hunt Hudson from St. Loius. His grandson Cpt. Hunter Reberger will celebrate with his grandfather later this year...
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Brazil Class of 1960
(Community News ~ 09/13/15)
Courtesy photo Brazil High School Class of 1960 members present Sept. 5 for their recent 55-year celebration of their graduation are (front, from left) Alice Ann Courtney, Sue Fried Morlan, Kay Brown Gasaway, Judy Rardin Garritson, Nancy Cox Howald, Vickie Law Lawhorn, Linda Neville White, Barbara Kidwell Anderson, Vaughn Love, LoEda Fritzinger Cassiday, Janice Cobley Redenbarger; (row two) Judy Shults Woods, Martha Ann Brown Forsythe, Peggy Howard Wells, Pat Grayson Tener, Pat Pittman Douglas, Mary Grace Paullus Hunt, Larry MacDonald, Nancy Ann Gottsche Love, Mike McGuirk, John Cox, (row three) Marcelle Puckett Byrd, Sara Jane Klinger Suter, Donna Archer Simonson, Linda Crabb Snow, Pat Butterman Searing, Bonnie Haverty Johnson, C.R. ...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 09/13/15)
Center Point Center Point School Reunion will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Methodist Church. For more information, call 812-443-5631 Harris Reunion The Harris Family Reunion will take place on Sunday at Forest Park in Brazil. The meal will be served at 1 p.m. It will be a pitch-in, picnic-style lunch. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service and drinks...
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Card shower planned for Tabor
(Community News ~ 09/13/15)
A card shower has been planned for World War II veteran Richard A. Tabor, who will turn 92 on Thursday. Cards are to be sent to The Waters of Greencastle, Room 223, 1601 Hospital Dr., Greencastle, IN 46135
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Friends of the Library hosting multiple book sales
(Community News ~ 09/13/15)
The Clay County Friends of the Library will conduct a book sales on the following dates: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Sales are in the building across from the Brazil Public Library.
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A Look Back ... Sept. 13-19, 1970
(Community News ~ 09/13/15)
Davis Hotel, a downtown Brazil landmark, was being closed. Mrs. Mary Gailer, 69, Center Point, became the county's third traffic victim in 1970 when she was struck by a car and killed while crossing U.S. 40 near Center Point. Clay County was represented in Philadelphia at a hearing concerning Penn Central's payment of property taxes. The railroad owed Clay County more than $32,000 in taxes...
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THINKING ABOUT HEALTH Consumers are becoming fed up with skyrocketing drug costs
(Column ~ 09/13/15)
Late this summer the Food and Drug Administration approved two new drugs for lowering cholesterol. Repatha and Praluent are aimed at patients with very high cholesterol levels who haven't been helped by commonly used statins or other therapies. The new drugs' debut was marked by the usual hype touting the wonders of the latest pharmaceuticals...
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Celebrating Indiana's rich history
(Column ~ 09/13/15)
Indiana has seen abundant change since Dec. 11, 1816, when it was admitted as the 19th state in the union. Back then, mountain lions roamed our thick forests and elk grazed our prairies. The majestic bison, so legendary among both Native Americans and European settlers, already was nearly gone, but a few still roamed Indiana's western edge...
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Show police officers some respect
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/13/15)
To the editor: What is going on in America? We have had six law enforcement officers killed in the last month. This has got to stop. Police officers hands are tied. They don't know what is waiting for them every time they respond to a call. It may be someone that needs help, or it could be some idiot wanting to make a name for himself...
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Man loses a good friend in Dr. Forrest Buell
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/13/15)
To the editor:: Dr. Forrest Buell was the first physician that I had the opportunity to contact before coming to Clay County. In 1961, I received a letter from the late Mis Lorraine Evans, who had found my address from the licensing board and wrote to me to come to this county. ...
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Jerry H. Detamore
(Obituary ~ 09/13/15)
Jerry H. Detamore, 78, of Brazil, Indiana and formerly of Muskegon, Michigan passed away at home with his family by his side September 13, 2015. Jerry was born November 8, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan the son of William Harold and Mary Josephine (Rice) Detamore. After graduating from high school he enrolled into the Brotherhood at Holy Cross at Notre Dame. He served as a Brother for more than 20 years where he worked as a cook, barber and nurse...
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Donald R. Clerk
(Obituary ~ 09/13/15)
Donald R. Clerk, 82, of Brazil, passed away at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, Brazil, Indiana, with his family by his side, in September 12, 2015 following a brief illness. Don was born May 19, 1933, in Sullivan, Indiana the son of Hugh and Beulah (Pinkston) Clerk. He graduated from Sullivan High School with the class of 1951 and attended Indiana State University for 2 years...
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Eastside thanks those who took part, contributed to dinner
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/13/15)
To the editor On behalf of Eastide Christian Church, a specaial thank you to all the first responders who attended our Annual 911 Dinner and to those who volunteered with their help, and to all the merchants who donated certificates and gifts for our door prizes...
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Character Counts
(Local News ~ 09/13/15)
Courtesy photos The Character Counts program at North Clay Middle School awards students for good behavior. Sixth-grader Cheyenne Donathan (above left) was named the September Character Counts Student of the Month. Cheyenne represents the Centurion team, and was nominated by Mrs. ...
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JAIL BOOKINGS September 11-13, 2015
(Local News ~ 09/13/15)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during September 11-13: -Shoup, Devin Wayne, 21, was arrested and is awaiting warrant arraignment for Failure to appear -Mitscher, Penny R., 45, was arrested and awaiting arraignment on preliminary charges including Criminal recklessness and Disorderly conduct...
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JAIL BOOKINGS September 11-13, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 09/13/15)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during September 11-13: -Shoup, Devin Wayne, 21, was arrested and is awaiting warrant arraignment for Failure to appear -Mitscher, Penny R., 45, was arrested and awaiting arraignment on preliminary charges including Criminal recklessness and Disorderly conduct...
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Cory Apple Festival kicks off Sept. 25
(Local News ~ 09/13/15)
The three-day Cory Apple Festival kicks off Sept. 25 and will include plenty of antiques, crafts, flea markets and yard sales along with food, and, of course, apples. The ever-popular Apple Stand will include apples, apple cider, cider slush, hot cider, apple butter and homemade apple dumplings...
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Heavy trash collection dates are announced
(Local News ~ 09/13/15)
The city of Brazil has announced its heavy trash collection schedule On Oct. 2, the city will pick up heavy trash on the city's northeast side; Oct. 9, northwest; Oct. 23, southwest; and Oct. 30, southeast. The city is unable to collect televisions because of their disposal fees. They also don't accept batteries, building materials, tires and paint cans...
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Steve Carter to speak at Republican club meeting
(Local News ~ 09/13/15)
The Clay County Republican Club will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Renaissance, 101 W. National Ave., Brazil. Steve Carter, a former Indiana Attorney General and current candidate for the seat, will be the guest speaker. Carter served as Attorney General from 2001-2009, when he championed and enforced Indiana's Do Not Call Law...
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Commissioners to meet in special session on Tuesday
(Local News ~ 09/13/15)
The Clay County Commissioners will meet in special session at 10 a.m. on Tuesday in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Clay County Courthouse.
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Ritz to provide keynote at Jefferson Jackson dinner
(Local News ~ 09/13/15)
Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz will be the keynote speaker when the Clay County Democratic party hosts its annual Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner on Sept. 26 at the Kennedy Crossing Bingo Hall. Ritz has been Superintendent of Public Instruction since January 2013, being elected in 2012. She recently decided to drop out of a bid for Indiana's governor and focus on re-election to her current seat...
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Foundation provides grant for new sign
(Local News ~ 09/13/15)
Hometown values are all-important in the southern Clay County community of Clay City, described by a visitor as "a throwback to the days when people waved to friends, knew neighbors on a first-name basis and took time to enjoy visitors." Since 1999, Clay City USA Foundation has been working for the betterment of the town, converting an old downtown gas station into a welcome center, supporting the creation of a community library and sponsoring community events. ...
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