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Dulins appreciated for hard work at shelter
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/20/15)
To the editor: 'Tis the season of giving, so it was fitting that Brazil residents, Patty and Jim Dulin, were recognized for their giving spirit this past Monday at the Clay County Humane Society (CCHS). What they have accomplished since then is nothing short of amazing!...
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Resident gives take on Bowling Green bridge
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/20/15)
To the editor: (Just so you know the facts on the closure of the Poland Bridge, all information taken from The Brazil Times, the Terre Haute Tribune Star, and on location residents, who live on State Road 42, 5 miles from the center of this bridge. I have lived in this same location over half of my life, I am almost 80.)...
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LEGENDS owners say thanks for response to burglary
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/20/15)
To the editor: Just wanted to take a moment to post a very heartfelt thank you to everyone for helping in finding out who broke into our shop so quickly. First to the Brazil City Police Department and especially Detective Bass and the other officers, for alerting us of the break in, getting the surveillance photos out to the media so quickly, and working long hours to resolve this so fast. ...
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All Service Vets Club elects president
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/20/15)
To the editor: The Wednesday Morning All Service Vets Club of the Senior Center on S. Franklin St., re-elected Jack Nelson for 2016, and Charles Jones as vice-president. The chaplain is Walt Termeer and secretary is Gerald Pell. All military service vets are invited to breakfast on Wednesday mornings at the Senior Center opening at 8 a.m. ...
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A look back to this week in 1959
(Local News ~ 12/20/15)
A Christmas cheer dance, sponsored by the Brazil senior high school student council, will be held Tuesday in the old gym of Brazil Senior High School. Both live music and records will be furnished for the semi formal affair, lasting from 9 o'clock until midnight...
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Tri County Community Club
(Community News ~ 12/20/15)
The Tri County Community Club met for their December meeting at Putnam Inn in Greencastle on Dec. 2. A buffet lunch was enjoyed by all. President Diana Nees called the meeting to order. Geraldine Cundiff won the surprise package for the month. Rhonda Tincher read devotions and readings for the month, which were: "Call his name Jesus," "The Author of The Night Before Christmas- Denied It,"and "Christmas Songs Long Ago."...
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Jim Ferry
(Obituary ~ 12/20/15)
James Richard (Jim) Ferry 78, of Brazil passed away at his home on December 19, 2015 surrounded by family and friends. Jim was born on July 25, 1937 in Brazil to Roy and Faye Ferry. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather Norman Brush, his father and stepmother Elda Ferry, as well as a brother Bill Ferry and a sister Barbara Thomas...
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DeLynn Gayanne Green Gawron
(Obituary ~ 12/20/15)
April 10, 1957-May 28, 2015 DeLynn Gayanne Green Gawron passed away at Kaiser Hospital, San Diego. Born in Kodiak, Alaska (Territory), she graduated from Hilltop High School in 1975 and San Diego State in 1979. She was a life member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society...
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Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club
(Community News ~ 12/20/15)
The Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club met Dec. 11 at the Green Olive for their Christmas party. Barbara Powell, song leader, and Ann Stigler, vice president, were hostesses for the festivities. Ellen Knox, president, called the meeting to order...
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Knights crown two champions at Jeffersonville Classic
(High School Sports ~ 12/20/15)
Times Staff Report JEFFERSONVILLE -- Northview captured a pair of individual championships at the Jeffersonville Classic wrestling tournament on Saturday afternoon though it may have come at a bit of a cost. Cale McCoy won all four of his matches at 138 pounds to win the championship and Jacob Hendrich also recorded wins in his four bouts for a title at 170 pounds. ...
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18 tickets, 1 arrest made during recent enforcement period
(Local News ~ 12/20/15)
The Brazil Police Department has announced the completion of increased enforcement during the 2015 Thanksgiving holiday travel period. During the 24-day enforcement period, 19 tickets were written, and one arrest was made for driving while intoxicated within Clay County...
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The Brazil Times changes publication schedule this week
(Local News ~ 12/20/15)
Due to the Christmas and New Year's holidays, The Brazil Times will publish Monday, Wednesday and Thursday this week and next week. The Times will resume its normal printing schedule beginning Monday, Jan. 4. The Times wishes everyone a safe and happy holidays...
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Public pressure may make hospitals safer
(Column ~ 12/20/15)
Medicare has just announced it is penalizing more than 700 of the nation's hospitals because they have higher rates of patient safety mishaps, which the government and patient advocacy groups have been trying for years to prevent. What are those incidents that have resulted in a one percent cut in a hospital's Medicare payments over the year? They are mistakes you wouldn't want to have happen to you or a family member, things like infections caused by incisions made during colon surgeries and hysterectomies, by urinary catheters and by central lines inserted into a large vein to draw blood and administer fluids and medicines.. ...
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Vehicle break-ins reported on city's northeast side
(Local News ~ 12/20/15)
Police say keep doors locked, valuables inside Brazil police are investigating several vehicle break-ins that have occurred on the city's northeast side. Calls to the Brazil Police Department started coming in early Friday, says BPD detective Graig Bass. Break-ins were reported on north Pine and Sycamore streets, as well as on Charles B. Hall and other areas north of U.S. 40 between Murphy Avenue and Vandalia Street...
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Jail Bookings: Dec. 19-20, 2015
(Local News ~ 12/20/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Dec. 19-20: Brenda J. Plano, 62, OVWI Gene Jacob Hanson, 19, Domestic Battery Ryan Wade Flesher, 33, Auto Theft/Rec. Auto Parts Glen L. Keltz, 41, Dealing in Methamphetamine, Poss. Methamphetamine, Visiting a Common Nuisance...
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Jail Bookings: Dec. 19-20, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 12/20/15)
Clay County Justice Center The following bookings were entered at the Clay County Justice Center Dec. 19-20: Brenda J. Plano, 62, OVWI Gene Jacob Hanson, 19, Domestic Battery Ryan Wade Flesher, 33, Auto Theft/Rec. Auto Parts Glen L. Keltz, 41, Dealing in Methamphetamine, Poss. Methamphetamine, Visiting a Common Nuisance...
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