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Albert Marion Burns
(Obituary ~ 06/30/19)
Albert Marion Burns, 81, of Brazil, Indiana passed away at home, on June 28, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born on March 8, 1938 in Staunton, Indiana the son of Russell and Tressa (Kirchner) Burns. Following high school Albert joined the United States Air Force where he served from 1955 until 1966. He married Diane Baum on June 6, 1959. Albert worked for Sam Emmert in construction and at Anaconda, in Terre Haute. He retired from Novelis in 2000 after many years of service...
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Gold Division dominates in WVFCA All-Star game
(High School Sports ~ 06/30/19)
By JOEY BENNETT For the Brazil Times TERRE HAUTE – The 15th edition of the Wabash Valley Football Coaches Association All-Star Game was stopped midway through the third quarter on Saturday night as threatening weather approached. The two-and-a-half quarters that were played left no doubt as to which team was superior, however, as the Gold Division team recorded a dominant 42-3 victory...
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Boller and Almanza double up on weekend wins at LPS
(Professional Sports ~ 06/30/19)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE – The return of racing at Lincoln Park Speedway after a pair of rain outs the past two weekends capped a lucrative weekend for a couple of drivers at the Putnamville oval. Greencastle’s Josh Boller followed up a Friday night super stock win at Paragon Speedway with another win at LPS on Saturday. ...
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Fireworks safety urged during upcoming 4th of July celebrations, especially around children
(Local News ~ 06/30/19)
It just isn’t the 4th of July, for many people of all ages, until they have seen fireworks light up the night sky. The patriotic holiday is one of the highlights of summer in America. And, of course, it can also be a dangerous time if safety precautions are not used...
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Fun at Summer Reading program continues at Brazil Public Library
(Community News ~ 06/30/19)
Join us at the Brazil Public Library to continue our children’s summer reading programs. Wednesday on July 3 at 1:30 is our craft day. Children can enjoy some make and take crafts. Wednesday, July 10 at 1:30 we will welcome Professor Steve’s Space and Flight show. This show is always a fun time...
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Softball field at Forest Park receiving much-needed drainage work
(Local News ~ 06/30/19)
To stop the flooding on the softball diamond at Forest Park crews recently installed the next phase of drain lines and to help drain the water from the field located in the northern section of the park. The softball park stays busy from May until October, said Brazil Parks and Recreation Superintendent Marv Moon, from various leagues from the YMCA. ...
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Local dance studios perform at the 84th annual Brazil Rotary 4th of July Celebration
(Local News ~ 06/30/19)
Dance ensembles from Moore’s Dance Studio and Toni’s Dance Studio performed a for the crowd at the 84th annual Brazil Rotary Club's 4th of July Celebration Saturday. The students demonstrated a variety of dance styles from tap to classical and from hip-hop to tumbling and gymnastics. The celebration continues daily through Thursday...
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CLUB NEWS: Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club
(Community News ~ 06/30/19)
The Jackson Township Better Homes Extension Club met June 20 at the Extension Office hosted by Ellen Knox, president, and Rose Mary Price, secretary/treasurer. Ellen called the meeting to order with Mary Kent leading the pledge of allegiance to the flag and Glenna Ogborn leading the Homemakers Creed...
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Brazil First United Methodist Church
(Community News ~ 06/30/19)
Brazil First United Methodist Church (BFUMC) has been located at 201 N. Meridian St. for more than a hundred years. It might be more commonly referred to as the church with “The Windows.” Whether your family has attended for generations, you are a more recent attendee, or an admirer of our beautiful widows, you are welcome here. Don’t let our old historic building fool you, there is a vibrant heartbeat within our congregation...
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Thanks to all who helped make the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive successful
(Editorial ~ 06/30/19)
To the editor: On behalf of NALC Branch 670, the “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive and the food pantries that benefit from your donations, I want to say, “Thank you” for your generosity! Brazil: You positively crushed last year's donation (2,703 pounds.) Your 6,564 pounds went to the Clay County Emergency Food Pantry and the Senior Citizens of Clay County Food Pantry...
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Thank you from Brazil Lions Club
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/30/19)
To the editor: The Brazil Lions Club would like to express their appreciation and thanks to the following individuals and businesses who sponsored our seventh annual golf tournament held on June 7th. They include Max L. Short-Edward Jones, 4 Loving Paws, Aames Title, Baesler’s, Brazil Ace Hardware, Brit Aero, Austin Burns DDS, Chavas Mexican Grill, Clay County Podiatry, Exceptional Living Center, Eye Care...
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Goodbye to a dear friend
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/30/19)
To the editor: Once again I must bid farewell to a HS buddy, a friend who volunteered “draft” along with two other Brazil boys, thinking we would stay together during our training. I was in the wrong line at the exam station in Indianapolis and the fellow told me I was in the Navy. I couldn’t swim in ocean water and said, no, I wanted the Army or I was going home...
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Paint The Park supports CRADLES during Clay City Pottery Festival
(Local News ~ 06/30/19)
Creativity was the idea behind the Paint The Park event during the recent 2019 Clay City Lions Club Pottery Festival. Penny voting helped determine a winner of the contest that raised funds to support CRADLES of Clay County. Dan (painting) and Dot (holding the umbrella) Kirkland, of Nashville, Indiana, helped their daughter Danielle Flora paint the entry for Pizza Gallery in Clay City. ...
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REUNIONS
(Community News ~ 06/30/19)
The annual Bell reunion will be held at Pappy’s Corral on July 21st at 1 p.m. Please bring filled baskets and drinks. Also, bring family information to update our family history. The Brazil High School Class of 1954 will celebrate its 65th reunion at Pappy’s Corral, 105 E. National Ave., Brazil, with social time starting at 11 a.m. on July 20th with a buffet lunch at noon. For more information call Kay Wegner at (812) 448-2910 or (812) 241-2524 by July 15th...
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JAIL BOOKINGS June 21-30, 2019
(Police Logs ~ 06/30/19)
The following jail bookings took place June 21-27, 2019, 2019: Krolik, James Adam, 24, Clay City: Possession of methamphetamine(F4), Possessing paraphernalia w/prior unrelated judgment or conviction for possessing paraphernalia(F6), Operating a motor vehicle without ever receiving a license(MA), Felon carrying a handgun(F5)...
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COURT NEWS June 21-27, 2019
(Court News ~ 06/30/19)
The following case filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during June 21-27, 2019: Benjamin & Kimberly Perry vs James Mobley, Mobley’s Roofing, Siding and Remodeling Midland Funding LLC vs Brianna Holechko LVNV Funding LLC vs Marilyn James Professional Financial Services vs Daniel Newton...
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