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JAIL BOOKINGS July 29-31, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 07/31/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following jail bookings were processed July 29-30: Awaiting Arraignment Sanders Jr., Jerry Mac: Possession of methamphetamine (F6) and Unlawful possession of syringe Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Bridge, Rodney: Parole violation (MB), Battery against a public safety officer (F6) and Criminal mischief...
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JAIL BOOKINGS July 29-31, 2016
(Local News ~ 07/31/16)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following jail bookings were processed July 29-30: Awaiting Arraignment Sanders Jr., Jerry Mac: Possession of methamphetamine (F6) and Unlawful possession of syringe Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Bridge, Rodney: Parole violation (MB), Battery against a public safety officer (F6) and Criminal mischief...
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State police urge school bus safety
(State News ~ 07/31/16)
Each year, Indiana police receive numerous complaints from local school corporations about drivers disregarding school bus stop arms. Surveys by the Indiana Department of Education show that as the number of buses on Indiana roads increase, so do the number of violations...
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Dean's List
(Community News ~ 07/31/16)
Minh Tong has been named to the Dean's List in the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing for Spring, 2016, in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. Eligibility for the Dean's List is reserved for those students who complete at least 12 graded hours in a single semester, earning at least a 3.5 GPA...
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Are happy birthdays just for kids?
(Column ~ 07/31/16)
Had a birthday last week. And it was a happy one. I heard from all my kids, grandkids, siblings and some friends. Got gifts, cards, calls and hugs. What more could anybody want? But it seemed like something was missing. I think what was missing was the excitement and anticipation that used to come with that special day. Being a year older was something we looked forward to when we were kids. As a matter of fact when we were kids most of us were wishing we were older...
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Library appreciates help with summer reading program
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/31/16)
To the editor: Brazil Public Library would like to thank the following for making our summer reading program a huge and fun success. The Brazil Fire Dept., Brazil Police Dept., Brazil Times, Clay County Friends of the Library, Clay County Humane Society, Costume Specialist, Duke Energy, Indiana Fever, Indiana National Guard, Indiana Wild, Little Caesars Pizza, McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Subway, Braylynn Cass, and all the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters that took the time to participate in our summer reading program. ...
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It's great when business and public education partner for literacy
(Column ~ 07/31/16)
If you ever want a blessing, sit down with a young child, face them on their own level, and have a real conversation with them. Not for the purpose of telling them anything but do what Art Linkletter did many years ago on his "House Party" show. I had the privilege of visiting with some youngsters recently and I learned something while I was at Forest Park Elementary School...
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Lions Club appreciates sponsors for golf tournament
(Local News ~ 07/31/16)
To the editor: The Brazil Lions Club would like to express their appreciation and thanks to the following individuals and businesses who helped sponsor the 2016 Brazil Lions Golf Tournament held on June 2, 2016. They include Aames Title, Clay Superior Court Judge J. ...
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Driver cooperation requested
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/31/16)
To the editor: Attention, drivers. It seems to me many of you don't seem to care that you are breaking one law or another. No turn signal, blocking sidewalks, parking in no parking zone, blocking intersections. There are other things you do that don't make sense. You run over animals and talk on your cell phones with no regard to what's going on around you...
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LOOK BACK ... July 31-Aug. 6, 1970
(Community News ~ 07/31/16)
A Look Back ... July 31-Aug. 6, 1970 T he executive committee of the hospital's medical staff last night confronted the hospital board with two letters of grievances, one restating a request for pay to members of the hospital's utilization committee, another pointing out various attitudes and practices which the doctors felt were harmful to hospital morale. After hearing the letters the board voted to go into executive session...
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History Matters: Hair memorials were once a way to remember those who passed away
(Local News ~ 07/31/16)
"It's a little ghastly at first sight," Vicki Mace said of the display. "But then you look at it, see the care given to the creation of the items and then see the beauty." The Clay County Historical Museum houses a unique display that honors the memory of those who died: Hair memorials in the form of jewelry and wreaths...
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Life-saving device for Clay Youth League
(Local News ~ 07/31/16)
By FRANK PHILLIPS Times Reporter When you think of possible injuries on the baseball field, bumps, bruises and sprains may come to mind but parents seldom, if ever, consider their son or daughter could be hit in the chest with a ball and need an automated external defibrillator (AED). But Autumn Sheese, nurse practitioner in St. Vincent Clay Hospital's cardiology department, said that scenario is becoming all too common across the country if not in Clay County...
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City considers paying private company to pick up trash
(Local News ~ 07/31/16)
Mayor Brian Wyndham said he is confident paying Wallace Brothers to pick up trash and recycling for the city will avoid a $7 per month increase for Brazil residents. "There are dump fees and other expenses we can't control," the mayor said during last week's meeting of the Board of Works and Safety...
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McGranahan to celebrate 80th birthday
(Community News ~ 07/31/16)
Richard (Dick) McGranahan will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday, Aug. 7. Friends and family are invited to an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 526 S. Murphy Ave., Brazil. It is being hosted by his daughters. Please omit gifts, but cards are welcome...
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Anniversary celebration for Shirley and John Anderson
(Local News ~ 07/31/16)
John and Shirley Anderson will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary during an open house on Saturday, Aug. 13 starting at 2 p.m. The open house will be hosted by their children, Jamie, Jana, J.C. and Jeff, and their families at Collom's General Store Banquet Room in Bridgeton. No gifts please...
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Anniversary celebration for Donald and Janet Shearer
(Community News ~ 07/31/16)
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shearer of Brazil, formerly of Clinton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 6. Donald Shearer and the former Janet Thomas were married on Aug. 6, 1966, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rockville. Mr. Shearer retired after 36 years from South Vermillion School Corporation as a teacher, coach, athletic director and technology coordinator...
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Registration open for Cemetery Restoration Workshop at Center Point
(Local News ~ 07/31/16)
The Clay County Genealogical Society, Inc. is sponsoring a one-day Cemetery Restoration Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Center Point. The morning session will be in the Clay County Genealogy Library at 309 Main Street and will include information from Jeannie Regan-Dinius of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, who will explain the Indiana Codes relating to county cemeteries and the responsibilities of local officials. ...
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Couple to wed in October
(Wedding ~ 07/31/16)
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Niehaus, of Brazil, announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Sara Dena' Niehaus to Ethan David Tanner, son of David and Jean Tanner, also of Brazil. They will be united in marriage at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 during an outdoor ceremony in Reelsville...
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Anniversary celebration for Warren and Marilyn Whittington
(Community News ~ 07/31/16)
Warren and Marilyn (Sheese) Whittington will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with their family on Aug. 6. They were married Aug. 3, 1956, at the Quincy Baptist Church in Quincy, Indiana, where her father was pastor. They have three sons and daughters-in-law, Andy and Betty, Dan and Angela, Aaron and Tammy. They have seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandson...
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Learning and playing
(Local News ~ 07/31/16)
Don Head and Polly Sullivan show Elizabeth Street and William Maesch how to fold a flag at Saturday's VFW Auxiliary Back to School Carnival at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1127 on South Depot St. in Brazil. (Right) Nolan Wyatt, 12, of Sullivan makes a balloon monkey. Nolan's grandmother, Sharron Barger (not pictured), is past president of the Indiana VFW Auxiliary. She attended the event...
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REUNIONS
(Community News ~ 07/31/16)
Stevenson Squires Reunion The Stevenson Squires Reunion will take place at noon Aug. 6 at Harmony Park. Hoffman Family Reunion The Hoffman Family Reunion will be at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Jackson Township Community House. Bring a picnic lunch and drinks to share...
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Tonight: Guest speaker Hall at historical society meeting
(Local News ~ 07/31/16)
The Clay County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. tonight in the lower level of the Clay County Historical Society Museum. The guest speaker will be Charles T. Hall accompanied by Maxine Payne from Indianapolis. Charles T. (Teddy) Hall is Charles B. Hall's son. He will speak about his father and his military career with the Tuskegee Airmen. Payne is Charles B.'s first wife and his plane was named after her...
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Ronald Wayne Wallace
(Obituary ~ 07/31/16)
Ronald Wayne Wallace, 65, a native of Brazil, Indiana passed away July 28, 2016 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Ron and Joetta Hardman. He suffered from Pulmonary Fibrosis. Ronald is the son of Bob and Betty Wallace who preceded him in death. ...
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Carol Sue (Lovett) Johnson
(Obituary ~ 07/31/16)
Carol Sue (Lovett) Johnson, 69, passed away Thursday July 28, 2016 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born on April 10, 1947 to the late John and Dorothy (Pickett) Schlatter. Sue graduated from Brazil High School in 1965 and earned her Bachelors Degree from Indiana State University in 1969. ...
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