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Thinking About Health: Gov’t proposes cutting support for Meals on Wheels
(Column ~ 04/30/17)
Federal funding for meals on wheels is on the chopping block. The Trump administration budget blueprint released in March calls for the elimination of two federal block grants: That’s money the federal government gives the states for social welfare programs, and those programs include home-delivered meals and meals served in senior centers...
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How can the ‘Sandwich Generation’ relieve financial stress?
(Column ~ 04/30/17)
Don’t worry too much if you haven’t heard, but April is National Stress Awareness Month. Of course, stress can present emotional and physical challenges to all of us, but if you belong to the “sandwich generation” – that is, you may be caring for aging parents while still supporting your own children – you may be facing some financial stress as well. What can you do to relieve it?...
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A Look Back to 1941 — with photos
(Local News ~ 04/30/17)
Welcome to the first edition of The Brazil Times published in our new offices at 531 E. National Ave. With this new edition comes an expanded “Look Back in History” feature. We ask for your photos from years past we can run with this column. Send them to Frank Phillips at frankphillips@gmail.com or drop them by our new offices...
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Carolyn Sue Ley Tickner
(Obituary ~ 04/30/17)
Carolyn Sue Ley Tickner, 77, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, April 28, 2017 at her home. She was born March 17, 1940, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Harry Cecil and Sarah Katherine (Doan) Corey. Carolyn graduated from Gerstmeyer High School in 1956 and later graduated from cosmetology school. ...
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Dowers to be honored May 8
(Local News ~ 04/30/17)
Cornerstone Christian Academy invites the community to a reception honoring Catherine Dowers, a first-grade teacher and recipient of a 2017 Golden Apple Award. It will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 8, in the school’s gymnasium. Cornerstone Christian Academy is a ministry of First Christian Church and is located at 1875 W. US 40 in Brazil...
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Towne Park staff, residents say thank you to mayor
(Local News ~ 04/30/17)
The Ladies Group at Towne Park made a tie blanket for Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham as a thank you gift for all he has done for the community at the assisted living community. Wyndham has attended many events at Towne Park from the very beginning, including its hard-hat tour, ribbon cutting and helped the facility kick off its Assisted Living Week. ...
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REUNIONS
(Local News ~ 04/30/17)
Brazil High School class of 1950 is having a luncheon at 1 p.m. May 19 at 111 E. National Ave., Brazil. Come, visit with your classmates and remind other people about the luncheon. Call Don Miller at 812-448-1213 or Dolores Johnson at 812-448-3410 for more information...
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Jennifer Lynn Vanatti Rodgers
(Obituary ~ 04/30/17)
Jennifer Lynn Vanatti Rodgers, 37 went to be with our Lord and Savior at 10:13 pm, on April 29, 2017, surrounded by her family. She had battled Diabetes and many complications all her life. Jenny was born January 7, 1980 to Kathy Vanatti Madison and Geaary Pugh in Vigo County...
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HISTORY MATTERS Brazil once had its own cigar company providing ‘the perfect smoke’
(Local News ~ 04/30/17)
Those residents in Brazil with money to burn in the 1930s didn’t have to look far to find a good cigar. The employees at Alfonso-Rios Cigar Company hand-rolled quality cigars that were guaranteed to be “a perfect smoke” according to their advertising...
- Ishmael Phipps (Obituary ~ 04/30/17)
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Theodore John Kramer
(Obituary ~ 04/30/17)
Theodore John Kramer, 89, of Reelsville, Indiana, April 29, 2017 at his home. He was born October 12, 1927, in Los Angeles, California the son of Irvin and Amy (Goodson) Kramer. Following high school he enlisted in the Merchant Marines. He served for 5 years prior to being drafted into the Regular Army. Ted worked for Colonial Baking Company, Mothers Cookies Company, Zionsville Medical Lab, Quick and Tasty Drive-in, A&W Root Beer and as a newspaper delivery person...
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The Brazil Times tournament contest
(Community News ~ 04/30/17)
Jake Crabb, Brazil, finished second in The Brazil Times tournament contest.
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Clay County Planner May 1, 2017
(Local News ~ 04/30/17)
The Clay County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the lower level of the museum. In observance of the upcoming Loyalty Day, our guest speaker will be Vietnam veteran Stoney Stitzle from Brazil. Stitzle did a one-year tour in Vietnam and logged over 1,130 hours of flying time. ...
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SNAPSHOTS: Eel River flood warning continues
(Local News ~ 04/30/17)
Clay County was among numerous Indiana counties under a flood warning Sunday, as 3 to 7 inches of rain fell over the weekend, with more potential rain Sunday night. The warning, issued by the National Weather Service, included portions of the Eel River in Clay County where flooding will soon develop or has developed, affecting numerous local and state roads, agricultural land and some residential area...
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MEANDERING WITH MESSMER: Have you ever seen the end of a rainbow?
(Column ~ 04/30/17)
Most people like rainbows. It’s usually a happy moment when we see one. Have you ever seen the end of a rainbow? My brother, Bill, has. He and his wife, Judy, live in Shoals, in southern Indiana. A few weeks ago my sister heard weather reports of tornadoes in Shoals and people were advised to take cover immediately...
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