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Senior Selections: Dealing with Bunions
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
Bunions are a common foot complaint. A bunion is a bump on the inside of the big toe joint. It is actually a drifting of the metatarsal -- the long bone behind the big toe -- which makes the head of the metatarsal bone more prominent. Additional bone is then laid down on top of the head due to shoe pressure which makes the bump larger...
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Senior Selections: Explaining rehabilitation therapy
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
When seniors suffer an injury or fall, medical trauma, illness, or surgery, they may require follow-up care from a skilled nursing center which can provide rehabilitation therapy. Inpatient therapy includes occupational, speech and physical therapy and can be located in an assisted living or nursing facility. As a skilled nursing center, around-the-clock treatment and medical supervision is provided...
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Senior Selections: The Importance of Advanced Funeral Planning
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
The purpose of advanced planning is to make the time of your death as easy as possible on those you love. Pre-planning involves three basic issues: Insuring the funeral home has your vital information of file. Deciding the type of funeral service you and your family would prefer...
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Senior Selections: GUARDIANSHIP
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
A few months ago we talked about Powers of Attorney. These are powerful instruments which allow the Power of Attorney to "step into your shoes" and handle all of your affairs. These are generally designed to allow your designated Power of Attorney to take over when you are no longer physically and/or mentally able to handle your affairs. ...
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Senior Selections: Matriarch of family still working at nursing facility
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
Juanita Wilson lived with her family on Mechanic Street as a child. Although her life was happy, she didn't much appreciate the 16 elderly people who lived on the main floor of their home in a nursing facility operated by her mother. "When we lived above the home, my mother treated those 16 as our family," Juanita "Nita" recalled recently. ...
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McCoy and Hendrich wrestling at the highest level
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Cale McCoy and Jacob Hendrich will be wrestling on the state's brightest stage this weekend as each competitor begins the chase for a medal at the IHSAA State Wrestling Finals at Bankers Life Fieldhouse tonight at 6 p.m. A total of 224 wrestlers, 16 in each of 14 weight classes begin the quest in first round action tonight. Winners advance to Saturday's quarterfinal round starting at 9:30 a.m...
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Knights' Hendrich and Cook earn First Team All-State academic honors
(High School Sports ~ 02/19/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Northview's Austin Cook and Jacob Hendrich have had plenty of success this season on the wrestling mat. However, they've starred in the classroom as well. Both Cook and Hendrich have been recognized by the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association as members of the All-State Junior Academic Team. ...
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Clay County fire crews called to assist with large Parke County fire
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
Two Clay County fire departments have been called to assist with a large structure fire in Marshall, Indiana. Multiple media outlets are reporting the fire is at the Futurex plant in the small Parke County town. Two northern Clay County township fire departments have been called to assist...
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Jane Eileen (Carpenter) Ruddock
(Obituary ~ 02/19/16)
Jane Eileen (Carpenter) Ruddock, 94, passed away February 18, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born on March 4, 1921, in Brazil, IN, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Whittington) Carpenter. She graduated from Brazil High School in 1939 and married Chester "Pete" Ruddock in 1940, who preceded her in death in 1991. After living in Terre Haute for several years, they moved back to Clay County in 1955...
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JAIL BOOKINGS February 18-19, 2016
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during Feb. 18-19: Awaiting Arraignment Wallen, Kayleigh, 27: Resisting law enforcement, Possession of Marijuana under 30, Possession of paraphernalia and Visiting a common nuisance...
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JAIL BOOKINGS February 18-19, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 02/19/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during Feb. 18-19: Awaiting Arraignment Wallen, Kayleigh, 27: Resisting law enforcement, Possession of Marijuana under 30, Possession of paraphernalia and Visiting a common nuisance...
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COURT NEWS February 18, 2016
(Court News ~ 02/19/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during Feb. 18: Civil Collections Midland Funding vs Beverly Sturgill Midland Funding vs Nathan Rich Walter Duregger Jr.: Vehicle Title Request Criminal Misdemeanor...
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COURT NEWS February 18, 2016
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
CLAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Superior Court The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during Feb. 18: Civil Collections Midland Funding vs Beverly Sturgill Midland Funding vs Nathan Rich Walter Duregger Jr.: Vehicle Title Request Criminal Misdemeanor...
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Church News: February 20, 2016
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
Annunciation Catholic Church Confessions will be heard this morning in Father's office from 9-9:30 a.m. Confessions will be heard in the Church this Wednesday from 7:30 -- 9 p.m. Men attending the Christ Renews His Parish Retreat please RSVP to the parish office by Thursday, Feb. 25. The men's retreat will run from Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m. through Sunday, March 13 at 4 p.m. There is no cost...
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Staunton Scene: February 20, 2016
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
The next Community Center dinner is scheduled for next Friday (Feb. 26) from 4 to 7 p.m. This month's menu includes baked ham, green beans, cheesy potato casserole, salad, homemade rolls, coffee, tea, or lemonade, and dessert. The price is $9 for adults and $5 for children age 10 and under. As always, all profits will be used for worthy causes in the Staunton community...
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Share the hope of God with someone today
(Community News ~ 02/19/16)
My daughter turned 25 this past week! For those of you with children, isn't it crazy how fast time flies? We witness their birth and before you know it we are at a high school or college graduation! Or maybe watching our children as parents! Wow, what a gift God has given us in children. ...
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Upcoming events
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
Library to host storm spotter training The Brazil Public Library will host a storm spotter training at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10. The free and open to the public training will include interpretation of cloud structure and radar images associated with severe weather...
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Upcoming events
(Community News ~ 02/19/16)
Library to host storm spotter training The Brazil Public Library will host a storm spotter training at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10. The free and open to the public training will include interpretation of cloud structure and radar images associated with severe weather...
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Company is recommended for tax abatement
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
TKO Graffix gained a favorable recommendation for tax abatement from the Clay County Redevelopment Commission on Wednesday. Gary Meunier, representing the company, said TKO Graffix has purchased 11.4 acres near Great Dane and plans to build a 10,000 square foot building with seven bays for new semi trailers. The company installs decals and other after-market equipment, such as mud flaps, on trailers for Great Dane...
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Fire crews battle garage blaze
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
Fire crews were called twice to a structure fire on Friday -- the second time around 5 p.m. for a rekindle caused by high winds. Fire departmetnts were called around 1:15 p.m. to the fire at a rural address on County Road 200 West, northwest of Brazil. ...
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Ritz discusses education during local school visits Friday
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
Superintendent of Public Instruction for Indiana Glenda Ritz enjoys getting out to visit local schools, especially fifth-graders. "It's such a special time of their lives," Ritz said while on a tour of Jackson Township Elementary on Friday. "They are so eager to learn."...
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McCoy and Hendrich fall in IHSAA State Finals openers
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Friday night's opening round of the IHSAA State Finals didn't produce quite the results that Northview's contingent of Cale McCoy and Jacob Hendrich were looking for as each looked to advance to Saturday's medal round. McCoy lost a tough 5-1 match in his opening bout while Hendrich lost his match to the defending 160-pound champion...
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Northview victorious in county battle
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
Northview ended Clay City's two-year reign as king of Clay County high school basketball on Friday night. Sparked by Dylan Hyatt and the double-double of Jensen Kellett, Northview rolled to a 79-52 victory over Clay City. It's the Knights' first win over the Eels since 2013, but coach Clint Weddle refused to look at it that way...
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Pulseathon music event to benefit Kreyton Hunter Quinn Foundation
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
The Kreyton Hunter Quinn Foundation will benefit from a Pulseathon from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Feb. 26 at Van Buren Elementary School. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. "Pulse is a combination of hip-hop, cardio, kickboxing, and toning," said Deidre Metzinger, organizer of the event. ...
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Ag expenses will continue to continue to put pressure on profits, says Purdue's Chris Hurt
(Local News ~ 02/19/16)
Those in the agribusiness industry can expect money to be tight for the next couple years. But, if they can hold on, they should see a brighter future beyond that, said Purdue's Chris Hurt at an Ag Outlook breakfast Thursday morning at the Clay County Fairgrounds...
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