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Eric F. Bandy
(Obituary ~ 11/06/16)
Eric F. Bandy, 73, Brazil, Indiana, passed away Friday November 4, 2016 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute with his family by his side. He was born on May 26, 1943 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Russell Bandy and Pricilla (Laswell) Bandy. Eric attended Van Buren High School and worked as a truck driver for 48 years. ...
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Donald Edward Baxter
(Obituary ~ 11/06/16)
Donald Edward Baxter, 93, passed away on November 4, 2016 at Exceptional Living in Brazil, IN. He was born June 15, 1923 in Millboro, South Dakota. In 1946 he went to Venezuela as a missionary for Jehovah’s Witnesses for 65 years. In 1953 he married fellow missionary, Ruby Dodd. They served together until he returned to Harmony, Indiana as a widower to live with his sister, Vivian in 2011...
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JAIL BOOKINGS November 4-6, 2016
(Police Logs ~ 11/06/16)
The following jail bookings occurred November 4-6: Bell, William Dean, 40, Brazil: Driving while suspended (MA) Bryan, Donald W., 35, Brazil: Leaving scene of property damage accident (MB), False identity statement (MA) and Driving while suspended (MA)...
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JAIL BOOKINGS November 4-6, 2016
(Local News ~ 11/06/16)
The following jail bookings occurred November 4-6: Bell, William Dean, 40, Brazil: Driving while suspended (MA) Bryan, Donald W., 35, Brazil: Leaving scene of property damage accident (MB), False identity statement (MA) and Driving while suspended (MA)...
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Teens help others at holiday bazaar
(Local News ~ 11/06/16)
Members of the First Christian Church Youth Ministry put their cooking skills to use and gathered up donations of handmade gift items to have a booth during the church’s Holiday Bazaar Saturday afternoon. Ethan Branam, 14, Nicholis Theis, 16 and Hunter Vincent, 15, said they were raising funds to help create a nice Christmas for a local family who has a charitable heart, but needs a little help this holiday season. ...
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Knowing when to hold ‘em
(Local News ~ 11/06/16)
Brazil resident Claudia Jenkins was ready and said she’d played Texas Hold Em before at the American Legion Post #2, located at 10 North Depot St., Brazil, Saturday afternoon. Commander of the Sons of American Legion Garry Miller (seated) said the card game is open to the public the first Saturday of each month, and all proceeds generated are used to support projects that help local veterans, like building access ramps and helping with other needs they might have...
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State education superintendent candidates share their strategies
(State News ~ 11/06/16)
NEW PALESTINE — With less than a week to Election Day, Brandon Wilson has made his decision about some of the votes he’ll cast. Wednesday, he was gathering some more information about the race for Indiana superintendent of public instruction. Wilson lives in Shelby County, but his three children attend Southern Hancock schools. It’s not surprising, then, that the New Palestine High School graduate was interested in hearing what the candidates had to say about school choice...
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Craig Park Fish Day
(Local News ~ 11/06/16)
It’s been over a month since the Fishing Day at Craig Park. Although the day started off with rain and cool weather, at least one half of the usual crowd showed up and had a great time. Thanks to Carolyn Evans and her park board friends, the Fish Fun Day went off without a hitch. On hand were representatives from the Brazil Police and Fire departments to help out and that they did...
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HONOR ROLLS First Grading Period
(Community News ~ 11/06/16)
Northview High School First Grading Period Freshmen Academic Distinction: Kolten James Chastain, Caitlyn Lenee Graves, Tyler Addison Hess, Hannah J Michael, Brayden William Milner, Kade Harris Roembke, Kaileb Z White High Distinction: Elias Scott Alexander, Lauretta Jo Allen, Brooklynn Rose Bailey, Makenzie Grace Barger, Brandon Dean Belleu, Taylor Nicole Bonte, Elaina C. ...
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Herb Society donates to local 4-H
(Community News ~ 11/06/16)
The Wabash Valley Herb Society made a donation to the Clay County 4-H program to help cover the state 4-H fees for those who need assistance. 4-H enrollment for the 2016-17 year began on Oct. 1 and is open until Jan. 15. Sign up by going to https://in.4honline.com. For more information call the Clay County Extension Office at 812-448-9041. Above, Peggy Potts, Wabash Valley Herb Society member, presents a check to Sue Urban, a Clay County 4-H Program Assistant...
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LETTER: Glad to have his wallet returned
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/06/16)
Glad to have his wallet returned To the editor: Last week, when it was raining pretty good I went to the Walmart store in Brazil (I live very close to Mansfield) and I lost my billfold! I have been very carless i losing things and riding around with no driver’s license is not fun. Well, anyway, I called them that night and somebody had turned my billfold in. Thank you, thank you! Thank God there are a few people who are honest...
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LETTER: Voting questions answered
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/06/16)
To the editor: Election Day is tomorrow and with it being a presidential election year, more residents are showing an interest in voting and have had many questions about the election process. Q: Has the information on my voter registration been altered?...
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LETTER: Get back to hunting basics
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/06/16)
To the editor: Subject: Political debate issue going on now. In 1927 the cost of a hunting, fishing and trapping license cost $1. Today the cost is hundreds of dollars. I know it’s 89 years later and I also know that the DNR division of hunting and fishing has turned the process of hunting and fishing into a profit making situation. ...
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LOOK BACK: To the week of Nov. 6-12, 1914
(A Look Back ~ 11/06/16)
• Sylvester Cofer, a middle-aged man of Goodines corner, near Carbon, told the police that he drank whiskey to drown his pain after he had some teeth pulled out. He fell out of his buggy while driving out on North Colfax Street and when the police arrived he was hanging onto a porch swing at a private residence. He was found guilty, went to jail and was fined $10...
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Veterans Day ceremony planned at courthouse
(Local News ~ 11/06/16)
Since Nov. 11, 1918, when word was received that the Germans signed the Armistice thus ending World War I, Clay County residents, including veterans of many conflicts, and the Jackson Township Community Band, have gathered at the Clay County Courthouse to pay respect for the service and sacrifices of America’s Armed Forces...
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News & Notes
(Local News ~ 11/06/16)
The Brazil Times will publish on Thursday instead of Friday due to no U.S. Postal Service on Veterans Day. The rest of the week’s publication schedule will remain the same. The Clay Clay County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the library in Center Point...
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Not about the trophy, but being good people
(Column ~ 11/06/16)
The Northview Marching Knights took 1st place at the Indiana State School Music Association Marching Band State Finals on Saturday, October 29. It was the 9th state title this band has earned in the past 33 years under the direction of Bob Medworth. But there was something very different about this year...
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George N. Craig inducted into state’s military veterans hall
(Local News ~ 11/06/16)
Another veteran from Clay County has been selected to be part of the Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame for 2016: Brazil resident and former governor George N. Craig. “My father would be quite humbled by all this,” Margery (Craig) Farnsworth, 67, who lives in California, attended the Friday ceremony and accepted the award on behalf of her father. ...
- Allender, Smith on ballot for commissioner of district 1 (Local News ~ 11/06/16)
- Brazil man hits road block, ends up in jail on drunk-driving charges (Local News ~ 11/06/16)
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Eels survive frenetic finish for road victory
(High School Sports ~ 11/06/16)
SULLIVAN — The Clay City Eels rode a strong opening quarter to a season-opening girls’ basketball game Saturday evening. The Eels scored 21 first quarter points and held off a surge by Sullivan to claim a 46-38 victory on the road. Senior Kyndall Boyll carried the Eels to the finish line by hitting six free throws in the fourth quarter and scored eight of her 15 points in the quarter. The late free throws enabled the Eels to counter nine turnovers in the period...
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