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Erma LaVon (Brown) Craig
(Obituary ~ 10/25/15)
Erma LaVon (Brown) Craig, 83, of Brazil, passed away October 23, 2015 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital with her family by her side. Vonnie was born October 16, 1932 in Center Point, the daughter of the late Clyde and Pauline (Knox) Brown. She graduated from Ashboro High School in 1950. ...
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Clay County Genealogy Library
(Community News ~ 10/25/15)
Courtesy photos At right, above, Posey Township Trustee James Smith (right) talks to Wayne Langman (left) and Jeff Dickison (middle). Smith spoke to the Clay County Genealogical Society about his duties and responsibilties concerning cemeteries within Posey Township. ...
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Birth
(Births ~ 10/25/15)
James Daniel Anthony Singer was born to Jessica (Owens) Singer of Reelsville and Brad Singer of Yuma, Arizona on Sept. 11, 2015, at 2:49 a.m. in Terre Haute Union Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Gale and Daniel (Dan) Owens of Reelsville and James (Jim) and Kristine (Kris) Singer of Brazil...
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Northview volleyball wins third straight sectional title
(High School Sports ~ 10/25/15)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor SPENCER -- The Northview Knights started slow, but ended with a flourish in Saturday evening's Class 3A Owen Valley Volleyball Sectional Championship match. A fired up Sullivan team kept the first set close before the Knights put the pedal down and wrapped up a 25-21, 25-9, 25-14 victory that gives Northview its third straight sectional championship. The 31-3 Knights advance to face Western Boone on the road in the regional Tuesday night at 7 p.m...
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JAIL BOOKINGS OCTOBER 23-15, 2015
(Local News ~ 10/25/15)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during October 23-25: Awaiting Arraignment Dropski, Christine L., 29, was arrested and preliminarily charged with Possession of controlled substance Waggoner, Otho M., 51, was arrested and preliminarily charged with Domestic Battery...
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JAIL BOOKINGS OCTOBER 23-15, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 10/25/15)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during October 23-25: Awaiting Arraignment Dropski, Christine L., 29, was arrested and preliminarily charged with Possession of controlled substance Waggoner, Otho M., 51, was arrested and preliminarily charged with Domestic Battery...
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Knights top Owen Valley to advance to sectional title game
(High School Sports ~ 10/25/15)
By STEVE FIELDS For the Brazil Times SPENCER -- Alabama football calls it "the process." It's game preparation and the break down of everything that goes into winning. Northview volleyball coach Scott McDonald calls it "the system." The Knights were "in system" Saturday afternoon in the semifinal match with Owen Valley, cruising to a 3-0 victory in Class 3A Sectional 26 at Owen Valley High School...
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Lady Eels lose to conference rival in sectional semis
(High School Sports ~ 10/25/15)
By TRAVIS DAVID For the Brazil Times CLAY CITY -- Avalee Jeffers strapped her Clay City teammates to her back Saturday morning. But it was too little too late for Jeffers and the Lady Eels as Bloomfield ended their season in a gut-wrenching 5-set match in the sectional semifinal, 25-11, 25-17, 21-25, 22-25 and 15-6...
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Local Meeting News
(Community News ~ 10/25/15)
Library board changes meeting date The Brazil Public Library board rescheduled its November meeting to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the library. TOPS has meeting TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) #IN 1441 Brazil, morning chapter, met Sept. 24 at the YMCA...
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Local Meeting News
(Local News ~ 10/25/15)
Library board changes meeting date The Brazil Public Library board rescheduled its November meeting to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the library. TOPS has meeting TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) #IN 1441 Brazil, morning chapter, met Sept. 24 at the YMCA...
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Indiana asks state's high court to rehear Elkhart case
(State News ~ 10/25/15)
Indiana asks state's high court to rehear Elkhart case (AP) -- The state has asked the Indiana Supreme Court to rehear a case in which it threw out murder convictions against three Elkhart men whose accomplice in a burglary was shot and killed by a homeowner...
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Clay County Historical Society news
(Community News ~ 10/25/15)
The Clay County Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 2 in the lower level of the museum. It is the annual Turkey Dinner, and turkey and sides will be furnished, but guests are asked to bring a covered dish. The Dec. 7 meeting will be at the regular meeting time and the program will be "A Postal History of Clay County," presented by John Baumert, Mark Goodson and Vincent Ross from the Indiana Postal History Society. Elections will also take place at that meeting...
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Honor Rolls: Staunton, Meridian, Cornerstone and Clay City elementaries
(Community News ~ 10/25/15)
Staunton Elementary School First Grading Period First Grade All A's: Tulie Boyle, Emilie Buchanan, Elijah Burk, Jayda Buza, Kailee Canchola, Breona Clifford, Constance Dickison, Madisyn Douglass, Gavin Gonzales, Mayli Graverson, Keilee Hollowell, Kennedy Hunsucker, Adelynn Knerr, Jorja Leturgez, Elijah McKillop, Noah Minett, Adrian Proctor, Anna Smith, Alexis Strahla, Lillyan Tetidrick, Zandynn Wilson, Mya Wools...
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Halloween-week activities, trick-or-treat hours announced
(Local News ~ 10/25/15)
Time to turn on the porch lights and welcome local ghosts, goblins and many other costumed children looking for some Halloween treats. On Friday and Saturday, the young at heart can take to the streets as follows: Brazil from 5-8 p.m., Center Point from 6-8 p.m.,...
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A Look Back ... to Oct. 25-31, 1929
(Local News ~ 10/25/15)
J.W. Hostetter of Lewis Township, a member of the Board of County Commissioners, had a narrow escape from serious injury in an automobile accident near his home Saturday night when his car flipped five times before coming to a stop. Lots in a new cemetery will be placed on the market here early next year when Clear View Cemetery, located a mile and a third west of the city on the National Road, will be open to the public. ...
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Volunteer leaders needed for diabetes self-management workshops
(Community News ~ 10/25/15)
Area 7 Agency on Aging and Disabled/WCIEDD, Inc. and Minority Health Coalition of Vigo County are looking for volunteer leaders to be trained to assist in providing the Stanford University Diabetes Self-Management Program to diagnosed adults and caregivers...
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Couple celebrates 50th anniversary
(Community News ~ 10/25/15)
Larry and Marilyn Branum celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 21. They were married on Oct. 21, 1965, at the EUB Church in Brazil. The Rev. Harold Haverty and Kenneth Angle performed the service. Larry is a retired teacher from Columbia Elementary school in Logansport, Indiana. ...
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Sustainability Day is Thursday at Indiana State
(Community News ~ 10/25/15)
If you're looking for an inexpensive Halloween costume this year, join the sustainability festivities and create your own out of recycled materials. The second annual Campus Sustainability Day celebration will be held 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday at Indiana State University's Hulman Memorial Student Union room 421 and the Community Garden House, 219 N. 11th St...
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Applications for Thanksgiving, Christmas assistance due soon
(Local News ~ 10/25/15)
Applications for the Clay County Christmas Assistance Program, sponsored by the Clay County Cooperative Benevolence Ministry, are available now to schools, agencies, organizations, etc., and can be dropped off at the Division of Child Services, Housing Authority or Hamilton Center up to Nov. 6...
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THINKING ABOUT HEALTH Seniors face higher Medicare premiums, deductibles next year
(Column ~ 10/25/15)
The last couple of weeks have brought unexpected and unwelcome news to millions of seniors and disabled people on Medicare. Their already high out-of-pocket costs are going to get higher. For some, premiums for Medicare Part B coverage that pays for doctor and outpatient services will go up as much as 52 percent. For everyone Part D premiums, which cover drug benefits, will increase an average of 13 percent, and everyone will see their annual Part B deductible rise from $147 to $223...
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FINANCIAL FOCUS: Beware of scary inhabitants of the investment world
(Column ~ 10/25/15)
In just a few days, witches, zombies and vampires will be converging on your house, asking for candy. As is the case every Halloween, you'll likely be merely amused over the sight of these costumed characters. But in other areas of life, such as the investment world, you may need to watch out for some seemingly scary entities. Here are a few of them:...
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Funeral home lauded for service
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/25/15)
To the editor: I would like to recognize, and thank, French's Funeral Home for the excellent handling of our mother's arrangements and services. Susie French and her entire staff, attended to every detail large or small, going above and beyond in our time of sorrow. Their caring and loving ways in our grief is gratefully appreciated by our entire family...
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McGregor House owners say thanks for support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/25/15)
To the editor: The McGregor House Bed & Breakfast closed as of Oct. 21 due to health reasons. Thanks to the Brazil Community for your support over the past 15 years!
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Election 2015: McCollum, Bell vying for council seat in third ward
(Local News ~ 10/25/15)
The candidates vying for Brazil City Council Ward 3 are excited about Brazil's potential future. A graduate of Hanover College and Indiana State University focusing on business, Republican candidate Mark McCollum has been on the board of directors at the Forest Park Golf Course for 14 years, worked at Frito-Lay for 15 and is currently working at Eckrich...
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Money raised, youth remembered at weekend basketball tournament
(Local News ~ 10/25/15)
ince a tragic car accident took the life of Kreyton Quinn but much good has been accomplished in his name in the months since then. The Kreyton Hunter Quinn Memorial Foundation has been able to give $4,000 in scholarships (Kreyton's mother, Mavery Bridgewaters, hopes to give $7,500 at the end of this school year), sponsored students at the Indiana State men's basketball tournament camp that Kreyton attended, sponsored a team and players in the youth football league, sponsored basketball teams and players at the YMCA and sent children to sports camps.. ...
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NMK Community Day
(Local News ~ 10/25/15)
Courtesy photos The Northview Marching Knights hosted its annual community day on Saturday. The event, which was moved indoors due to poor weather, drew a standing-room only crowd. NMK will take part in semi-state competition on Saturday at Pike High School in Indianapolis...
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Military park plan for Craig Park is progressing
(Local News ~ 10/25/15)
A group of volunteers are planning a tribute to men and women who have served in all branches of the military. The Clay County Military Plaza is expected to be built in the midst of the Veterans Field softball diamonds now being constructed by ASK (American Softball Kids) at Craig Park in Brazil...
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