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Ava Mae (Hall) Mullenix
(Obituary ~ 08/28/16)
Ava Mae (Hall) Mullenix, 90, of Clay County, Indiana, passed away at her home, August 26, 2016 following a lengthy illness. She was born March 12, 1926, in Parke County, Indiana the daughter of George William Henry Hall and Gertrude Bell (Jones) Hall. Ava graduated from the Carbon School. She had worked for Mallory's in Rockville and Windbreaker in Brazil. She also worked at the Clay County Health Center, as a house keeper for several years...
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Marjorie Lee Johnson
(Obituary ~ 08/28/16)
Marjorie Lee Johnson, 89, of Brazil, passed away August 25, 2016 at Cloverleaf Nursing Home. Marjorie was born September 17, 1926 in Vigo County, the daughter of the late Orville and Harriett (Harkes) Hoffman. She graduated from Fontanet High School in 1944. Marjorie worked in the Auto Manufacturing Industry for the majority of her career until her retirement in 1984. Marjorie was a member of the Order of Eastern Star...
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Betty H. Keyt
(Obituary ~ 08/28/16)
Betty H. Keyt, 92, of Brazil, passed away August 27, 2016 while living at Cloverleaf Health Care. She was born July 4, 1924, in Parke County, Indiana, the daughter of Otis A. and Bessie (Roach) Lancaster. She worked at Clay County Hospital for 30 years. Family was the focus of Betty's life. She loved caring for her children and grandchildren, cooking, and taking care of her home. Later in life she found enjoyment in gardening and feeding the birds...
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FINANCIAL FOCUS: Vote for Smart Investment Moves
(Column ~ 08/28/16)
The presidential election is little more than a month away. Like all elections, this one has generated considerable interest, and, as a citizen, you may well be following it closely. But as an investor, how much should you be concerned about the outcome?...
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THINKING ABOUT HEALTH: New hospital safety ratings available to the public
(Column ~ 08/28/16)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently signaled to the nation's hospitals that it was getting serious-and tough-about patient safety and the quality of care hospitals provide. The government's rating system-five stars for the best hospitals and one star for the worst-sends a message that patients have a right to know what's going on inside the hospitals they entrust with their lives or those of their family members...
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LOOK BACK: The week of Aug. 18-Sept. 3, 1962
(Community News ~ 08/28/16)
Look Back to Aug. 18-Sept. 3, 1962 The Brazil city schools will open on Friday, Aug. 31, 1962. People should report to their respective buildings at 8:30 a.m. for homeroom assignments, book lists and general instructions. Pupils will be dismissed for the remainder of the day at 10 a.m...
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Traditions Banquet Hall closing its doors
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
Traditions Banquet Hall closing its doors By Linda Messmer Special to The Brazil Times Traditions Banquet Hall has closed. Several weddings and a Christmas party are already booked, but, after those are completed, the doors will shut for good. Owners Rick and Kathy Bell, who also own Pappy's restaurant, opened Traditions on Sept. 15, 2002. Their first booking was Ken and Jamie Maurer for a Christmas party for PDF. Rotary International hosted the first party at Traditions...
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Local officials help unveil historic eagle
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
Brazil Eagles Lodge #274 officially put on display a piece of Clay County history on Saturday that was given to the organization more than 100 years ago. The bronze eagle -- taken down about eight years ago ahead of a planned road project -- returned to its prominent location on the northwest corner of the U.S. 40 and S.R. 59 in front of the Eagles Lodge. Above, Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham (left) helps unveil the eagle as others, including members of the Clay County Historical Society, standby...
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Route 40 Fest Organizers say there will be something for everyone
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
Organizers of next month's Route 40 Fest in Brazil hope a big crowd will turn out for live entertainment food and other vendors and a car show. The inaugural event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 in downtown Brazil. U.S. 40 (National Avenue) will be blocked off from traffic from Depot Street to State Road 59 to give way to all the festivities planned...
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Times will publish Tuesday, not Monday next week, and other closings
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
Due to no U.S. Postal Service on Labor Day, The Brazil Times will publish Tuesday, Sept. 6, instead of Monday, Sept. 5.
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Coach, family, friend -- remembering Chad Smith
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
On walls inside Sullivan High School hang pictures of many of the school's great academic and athletic performers -- and among those was Chad Smith. Smith was a 1994 graduate of SHS and one of the school's most decorated athletes. The track and cross country standout held school and Indiana High School Athletic Association records, including a IHSAA Regional track record in the 1600 meter run (4:21:94) from 1994 until 2012. ...
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Clay County Planner
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
Library hosting program on Garfield The Brazil Public Library will host "Hoosier Humor" -- Garfield the Cat at 6 p.m. Sept 6. Learn more about how he was created and about his creator Jim Davis. Call 812-448-1981 to RSVP by Sept. 2. Otter Creek ice cream social...
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Stevenson Reunion
(Community News ~ 08/28/16)
The descendants of William T. and Anna C. (Moss) Stevenson met at the Cory Volunteer Fire Department Community Room on Aug. 6. A bountiful carry-in dinner was enjoyed after the blessing on the food was given by Jerry Bolinger. Those in attendance were Jack and Winnie Knust, Dixie Haselden, Elaine Oglesby, Rick and Janis Dorsey, Jennie Robison, Jerry Bolinger and Wilma Cochran, Missy (Cochran Rehmel, Patty (Cochran) House, Kristi Harris and daughter Autumn, Rodney and Carol Brown, Kris (Brown) Shaw, Harvie and Thelma Stevenson, Warren and June Stevenson, Chad Stevenson, Taylor Stevenson and son Kayson, Anna (Stevenson) Denny, Donnie and Frances Stevenson and grandson Blake Alee, Judy Stevenson, Sonya and Ted Sampson and children Megan, Jason and friend Ashley Young, Tony and Dick Jones, Brylan Jones and McKenzie Mauriella, Myron and Rebecca Stevenson, Chester and Sue Stevenson, David Stevenson and sons Elijah and Noah, Jason, Kara, Kambree, Kailee and Kolton James, Laurie and Jadyn Pleake, Drew and Debora Stevenson, Chelsey Joe, Kyliey and Viven Burk.. ...
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REUNIONS
(Community News ~ 08/28/16)
Urbain/Brown family reunion The Urbain/Brown family reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 3 at shelter 12 in Forest Park, Brazil. A pitch-in lunch will commence promptly at 1 p.m. Paper goods and table service will be provided as well as some drinks. It is suggested to bring a small cooler with ice...
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CRADLES hosting open houses
(Local News ~ 08/28/16)
CRADLES will host open houses on Wednesday and Thursday this week. There will be one at the Brazil location (413 S. Walnut St.) from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, and at the Clay City location (304 E. CR 650 S) from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday. The public is invited to stop by one or both of the sites. Light refreshments will be served...
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