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Keeping Up With 80: Ruth Haas' strong work ethic passed down through generations
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
It's hard to get one up on Ruth Haas. "She's pretty sharp," daughter Kristi Cundiff said about her mother's surprise 80th birthday party on Jan. 3. "It's hard to keep a secret from her. We had to use some inventive tactics to invite the guests." Family and friends celebrated early because they were already together due to the holidays, and some, once returning to their jobs and back to school, would not be able to come home on Jan. 20...
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Senior Selections: Tips to Stay Flu-Free This Year
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
While the winter has been uncharacteristically mild, the influenza virus is entering with a bang and spreading throughout the region. Young children, pregnant women, individuals with chronic health conditions and people age 65 years and older are regarded as high risk for serious complications related to the flu...
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Senior Selections: The Importance of Advanced Funeral Planning
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
The past several months we have discussed several decisions that need to be made in the funeral planning process. The next question we often get asked is, "How do we get started?" The first portion of the process includes gathering information. During this process we will obtain the information needed to write the obituary notice, as well as, the vital statistics needed to file the death certificate. ...
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Senior Selections: Don't Get Cold FEET about FOOT Care!
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
Feet are two degrees colder than the core body temperature so they can more easily suffer from frost bite. Frost bite is literally a freezing of the water in the body tissues leading to tissue damage, permanent numbness, and possible amputation. With the decrease in circulation that comes with age, the risk of frostbite increases greatly!...
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Senior Selections: JOINTLY OWNED PROPERTY
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
In last month's article we talked about joint ownership of real estate. This month's article explores the joint ownership of personal property. What do we mean when we say personal property? The short answer is just about anything except real estate -- vehicles, bank accounts, stocks, bonds, investment accounts, insurance policies, IRA's, 401(K)'s, equipment, antiques, jewelry, collections, etc. All of these items can be jointly owned but all have different ways of being jointly owned...
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Senior Selections: What is Coffee and Caregivers?
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
Coffee and Caregivers is a support group for those who offer care to loved ones in their homes or have a loved one in a long-term care facility. It's a place where you can receive and offer support, share experiences, ask questions and be with others who understand what you're going through...
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Underdog Knights still have high hopes at WIC Tourney
(High School Sports ~ 01/22/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor To say that the 2015-16 wrestling season has not gone according to play for Northview head coach Dan Mikesell would be an understatement. Injuries have claimed valuable time for several wrestlers and there have also been a couple of team members quit during the season. All told, a season in which the Knights might have battled defending champion Edgewood for the top spot in the newly super sized Western Indiana Conference has gone a bit sideways...
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Northview grad on dean's list
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
ANDERSON--Anderson University has announced its dean's list for the fall semester of the 2015-2016 academic year. Local resident Hannah Minor is among the students who are being recognized for their outstanding academic achievement. Minor is a freshman at Anderson University. She is studying nursing and is on the Lady Ravens women's soccer team...
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JAIL BOOKINGS January 21-22, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 01/22/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during January 21-22: Awaiting Arraignment Minartz, Josef E.: Auto Theft/Receiving Auto Parts Rothrock, Madison Elizabeth, 26: Probation violation...
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JAIL BOOKINGS January 21-22, 2016
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during January 21-22: Awaiting Arraignment Minartz, Josef E.: Auto Theft/Receiving Auto Parts Rothrock, Madison Elizabeth, 26: Probation violation...
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COURT NEWS January 21, 2016
(Court News ~ 01/22/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURT HOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during January 21: Civil NationStar Mortgage vs. Dortha Byer and unknown occupants Mary Ann Froderman - Vehicle title Criminal Circuit Court The following filings were reported in Clay Circuit Court during January 21:...
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COURT NEWS January 21, 2016
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURT HOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during January 21: Civil NationStar Mortgage vs. Dortha Byer and unknown occupants Circuit Court The following filings were reported in Clay Circuit Court during January 21:...
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Want to be a lifeguard at Forest Park?
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
Carrol Evans of the Brazil Parks and Recreation Board says those interested in applying as a lifeguard at the Forest Park Pool needs to be certified in first aid and CPR, as well as have their lifeguard certification. Indiana State University's Office of Recreational Sports will host American Red Cross certification courses this spring. See the attached photo of the registration form for course cost and dates and times...
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Ronald "Bub" Paul Buchanan Sr.
(Obituary ~ 01/22/16)
Ronald "Bub" Paul Buchanan Sr., 52, Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. He was born on May 29, 1963 in Putnam County, Indiana and was the son of Hugh Edward "Buck" Buchanan and Betty Lou {Hanlon} Buchanan...
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STAUNTON SCENE January 23, 2016
(Community News ~ 01/22/16)
The first Lady Volunteers' Community Center Dinner of the new year will be next Friday, Jan. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. The menu will feature beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, homemade rolls, dessert, and coffee, tea, or lemonade. The cost is $9 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. As always, profits go to worthy causes in the Staunton community...
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CHURCH NEWS January 23, 2016
(Community News ~ 01/22/16)
Annunciation Church Confessions will be heard this morning (Saturday) from 9-9:30 a.m. in the Church. Our Food Pantry is in need of canned goods specifically carrots, spinach, beans and fruit. All donations can be dropped off at the parish center. Thank you for your support...
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Sewing ministry helps those around the world
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
A flea infestation can be deadly, as many families in in the African country of Uganda know all too well. To fight flea bites, some Ugandan children wear shoes that began in Brazil's First Christian Church, said Leah Schuch, a member of the group that makes shoe tops, britches, dresses and cloth diapers for use in Africa and in Haiti...
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Brazil H&R Block announces $1,000 winner
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
How do you encourage tax filers to file early? Well if you work for the H&R Block corporate office, you decide to give away $32 million to early filers. That means you give away $1,000 a day to 1,000 of your clients. You may have seen the H&R Block commercials but no one expected that four local people would win $1,000 each. But that is what happened...
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BEING PREPARED: LEPC works to keep community ready for emergencies
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
Every community, no matter how big or small, is potentially at risk for emergency situations involving chemicals. The Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC) develops response plans if such events should occur within Clay County. "We take a proactive approach, instead of waiting around for an emergency to happen," Clay County Emergency Management Director Bryan Husband said. ...
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USPS: Please clear snow, ice from pathways
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
Old Man Winter is here and he's bringing snow, ice and slippery roads to homes and businesses. This is the time of year when USPS employees and citizens in communities throughout the Greater Indiana District experience an increase in accidents related to winter weather conditions...
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Real Men Read in Clay County
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
Courtesy photos Above is Diane Smith's kindergarten class at Staunton Elementary School. They were visited recently by Chuck Weliever, who read to them (at top) and gave the kindergarteners their own copy of "Sneezy the Snowman." The effort was part of the Real Men Read program where men volunteer to read a total of five books to a kindergarten class in a Clay County school during the school year. ...
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Are you hard on yourself spiritually?
(Community News ~ 01/22/16)
I have a question for you today: Are you hard on yourself? More specifically, are you hard on yourself spiritually? I would imagine you answered yes, because I feel like we are all too hard on ourselves spiritually. The "bar of expectation" is set really high and often we feel we never measure up. ...
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YMCA hosting fundraiser Valentine's Dinner
(Local News ~ 01/22/16)
The Clay County YMCA will have a Valentine's Dinner on Feb. 13 at Traditions banquet hall with a social hour at 6:30 p.m. and dinner catered by Pappy's Bar-B-Que at 7. There will be a DJ and live and silent auctions. Tickets are on sale at the YMCA for $40 per person...
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