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Melvin Wayne Siegelin
(Obituary ~ 06/25/17)
Melvin Wayne Siegelin, 86 of Brazil, passed away June 24, 2017 at 1:50am at The Waters of Greencastle. He had been in failing health for the past several years. He was born October 24, 1930 in Clay County, the son of Raymond Arthur and Ruth Emmert Siegelin. ...
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Black All-Stars come up short in WVFCA Classic
(High School Sports ~ 06/25/17)
Times Staff Report TERRE HAUTE -- The Northview Knights have created a history of outstanding performances at the Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association All-Star game. Multiple Knights have had Most Valuable Player efforts in the game, including Ben Girton in the 2016 contest. On Saturday evening, Dylan Hyatt added his name to the list, scoring twice. The DePauw Univeristy-bound Hyatt was named MVP of the game...
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Beauchamp returns to victory lane at Lincoln Park Speedway
(Professional Sports ~ 06/25/17)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE – Brent Beauchamp, Josh Boller and Steve Peeden made their returns to victory lane at Lincoln Park Speedway on Saturday evening. However, for Josh Litton, he was able to pick up his first career victory at the Putnamville oval after claiming the bomber A-main event...
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THINKING OF HEALTH Patient-centered care shouldn’t be just a marketing slogan
(Column ~ 06/25/17)
Recently I heard from a woman in rural Nebraska who told me about her 76-year old father, who in late April had a lemon-size cancerous mass removed from his brain. The man chose to have his chemotherapy and radiation treatments at a hospital close to his home instead of at one of the larger hospitals farther away. Not surprisingly he wanted family nearby...
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JUST ASK ME: Heroes are made, not born
(Column ~ 06/25/17)
The first time a child looks up at you and says “You’re my hero,” or something to that effect, your thoughts stumble for a moment. If you’re like me, when my grandson Booga said it to me the other day, I thought “Well, if you really knew what went on inside my head you’d think differently.”...
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THIS WEEK, THAT YEAR: Truman institutes the draft and Dewey gets the nomination
(A Look Back ~ 06/25/17)
In the last week of June 1948, young men, ages 19-25, were told they would have to register for the draft. A bill signed by President Harry Truman was expected to affect 900,000 men that were needed in the military and local draft boards were expected to begin registering men within six weeks...
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FINANCIAL FOCUS: Declare your financial independence day
(Column ~ 06/25/17)
We’re getting close to the Fourth of July, when we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in this country. The U.S. constitution grants us many of these liberties, but we have to earn others – such as our financial freedom. What steps can you take to achieve the financial independence you need to reach your long-term goals?...
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Penalties for drunk driving not enough of a deterrent, officials say
(Local News ~ 06/25/17)
A local couple involved in the criminal justice system recently shared concerns about what is a national problem: drunk, impaired and/or distracted drivers. Each day, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s report “Crime in the United States: 2014,” people drive drunk more than 300,000 times, while approximately 3,200 are arrested...
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NMK takes to the streets of Brazil
(Local News ~ 06/25/17)
The Northview Marching Knights took their talents out into the parking lot of Brazil ACE Hardware store Saturday afternoon to raise funds to support band activities. The event was part of NMK Day in Brazil, where the street musicians were also playing at Walmart, while guard members hosted a car wash Advance Auto Parts and pumped gas and washed windows at Casey’s General Store...
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Eating from a trash can? Fundraising effort offers garbage pail lunch
(Local News ~ 06/25/17)
Ingenuity was the key to a successful and unusual dinner and fundraising event by the Brazil Eagles Riders “Garbage Can” Ride. Brazil Eagles Riders President Craig Stump said the event was to help raise funds for Joseph “JP” Wythe, 57, of Brazil, and his family. JP has been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and will have to undergo chemotherapy the rest of his life...
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Big turnout expected for Saturday’s Firecracker 5K
(Local News ~ 06/25/17)
A large turnout is expected for this year’s edition of the Clay County YMCA’s Firecracker 5K Run/Walk In its 16th year, the event will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 1, beginning and ending at Clay County YMCA. The race, which, according to the YMCA, has quickly become a tradition in the Wabash Valley, is expected to bring in more than 120 racers...
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Crash shuts down portion of SR 59 Saturday
(Local News ~ 06/25/17)
The Indiana State Police investigation is ongoing into an accident just south of North County Road 1200 on State Road 59 Saturday afternoon. Details are limited at this time while waiting for an official report from ISP, but the accident involving a motorcycle and a vehicle was confirmed to have been reported to the Clay County 911 Dispatch Center around 2:38 p.m...
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Special band concert planned for July 2
(Local News ~ 06/25/17)
The Brazil Concert Band and the Jackson Township Community Band will jointly present “The Stars And Stripes Forever” July 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Forest Park rain or shine. The BCB-JTCB will feature World War I marches composed by Lt. Commander John Philip Sousa as we observe the First World War Centennial: “America First”, “Glory of the Yankee Navy”, “Solid Men to the Front”, “Sabre And Spurs”, “Liberty Loan” and Sousa’s signature piece “The Stars and Stripes Forever” which he wrote in 1896...
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Alpha Omega Chapter, Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Inc.
(Local News ~ 06/25/17)
The regular meeting of Alpha Omega Chapter, Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Inc. was held at First Presbyterian Church recently. The meeting was opened by the Chapter President with the Delta Opening Ceremony. The secretary called roll with 17 member present...
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Clay County Planner June 26, 2017
(Community News ~ 06/25/17)
The Brazil Public Library’s summer reading program continues every Wednesday through July 12. Programs, which are free and open to the public, are as follows: June 28, children’s movie and popcorn; July 5, Brazil police and fire department demonstrations; and July 12, C.R. Ryan and son will perform father and son magic show...
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REUNIONS June 26, 2017
(Community News ~ 06/25/17)
The Brazil High School Class of 1957 will host its 60th reunion on July 1. Organizers need contact information for the following: Robert Roscoe Nees, Lena Barnette, Sandra Baysinger Thompson, Phyllis Hull Smith, Katherine Bozart Sieving, Edsel Winn and Norma Bradshaw...
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Locals attend IRTA’s 52nd Representative Assembly
(Local News ~ 06/25/17)
The Indiana Retired Teachers Association held its 52nd Representative Assembly on Wednesday, June 14, at the Primo Banquet & Conference Center in Indianapolis. Six members of Clay County Retired Teachers Association attended. Those attending were Carolyn Tausig, Beth Meuser, Odena Harper, Mary Yelton, Donna Buell and Roberta Weliver...
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BSU announces Dean’s List, Spring grads
(Community News ~ 06/25/17)
Ball State University has released its Spring 2017 Dean’s List, which recognizes undergraduates who earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for 12 or more credits of graded course work during a semester or for 6 or more credits of graded course work during a summer term...
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Students earn degrees from Butler
(Local News ~ 06/25/17)
The following students graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis in May: Andrea Baker (Professional Pharmacy) and Kaci Kehrt (Professional Pharmacy). Butler, which graduated 955 students on May 11, is a nationally recognized comprehensive university. Around 4,700 students are enrolled at Butler, representing 45 states...
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The carnival is coming to town
(Local News ~ 06/25/17)
The carnival is arriving at Forest Park. Members of East Coast Midway have already started to set up for the 82nd annual Rotary Club of Brazil 4th of July Celebration, which starts Tuesday and runs through Tuesday, July 4th. Pick up a copy of this year’s 4th of July Celebration schedule at the new Times office, located at 531 East National Avenue, Brazil...
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Girl Scouts serve lemonade, snacks at Kroger
(Local News ~ 06/25/17)
It was service with a smile Saturday while the members of the Van Buren Girl Scout Troop #2246 sold ice-cold lemonade outside Kroger at the Forest Park Plaza. The youth were very busy trying to raise enough funds to reach their goal of $200, which will cover all the snacks the club will need for the rest of the year at their meetings...
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BIRTHS: Colt Mathias Nugent
(Births ~ 06/25/17)
Tim and Kelly Nugent of Brazil would like to announce the birth of their son, Colt Mathias Nugent, born April 20, 2017, at 6:13 p.m. at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Welcomed home by his siblings Akinzey Barger, Dakota, Kreedon and Kanaan McMains, his paternal grandparents are John and Nancy Nugent, Brazil, and maternal grandparents are Brenda Dickison and the late Marvin Dickison of Brazil...
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Marjorie J. Talley
(Obituary ~ 06/25/17)
Marjorie J. Talley, 88 of Brazil, passed away June 24, 2017 at her home, with her family by her side. She was born August 3, 1928 in Clay County, the daughter of Mell and Alta Taylor White. She graduated from Staunton High School, with the distinction of Class of 1946 Valedictorian...
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SUMMER SAFETY FOR KIDS June 26, 2017
(Local News ~ 06/25/17)
**Swimming is a fun way to stay cool during the summer, but sometimes the water is too deep for an inexperienced swimmer. __The tip of the day:__ Don’t go into the water without an experienced “swim buddy” or an adult to supervise.
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