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For more than 30 years the Butterball Turkey Talk Hot-line has been open and available to answer questions November through December. And there are many ways to get in touch. Talk to a Butterball expert at 1-800-BUTTERBALL (800-288-8372). Text questions to 844-877-3456. Or go online to butterball.com/contact.us to chat live with an expert representative, and keep a copy of the instructions...

“A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.” **– Unknown “A closed mouth gathers no feet.” **– Sam Horn “An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but an onion a day keeps everyone away.” **– Cassandra Chatfield

“Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age,” is from a recent article on AgingCare.com. As a society we tend to feel guilt and shame when asking for help. We hold on to our independence as long as possible and really, who could blame us?...

The F-86F (52-5434) Sabre warplane memorial at the Clay County Courthouse represents those who served during the Korean conflict, June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953. The jet fighter-interceptor is one of only maybe a 100 planes still in existence and is on loan to the City of Brazil from the Wright Patterson Air Force Base and Museum in Dayton, Ohio...

People who own or manage for-profit and nonprofit corporations, LLCs, and other entities need to keep up with changes in the Indiana’s corporate laws. This article describes how those changes will make some things easier, while other things will become impossible for all such entities (we use “entity” in this article as a general term)...

Is your spouse someone who’s been married before? And do they have children or grandchildren from that prior marriage? If either or both of those things are true, you should talk to your spouse about what happens if your partner dies. Just because the two of you are married doesn’t mean you’ll automatically inherit his or her assets...

After dropping its first two games of the season, both against Western Indiana Conference foes, Clay City responded with back-to-back wins over Eminence and Shakamak, evening their record at .500. Thursday, a third WIC team was on the docket for the Eels, as West Vigo made a trip to the Eel Dome, where the game came down to the wire...

Coming into the night, Northview wrestling coach Tony Sanabria knew it would be a battle until the end against Terre Haute North. The two came into Thursday’s season-opener with more than formidable groups, looking to take the next step. But the Knights ran into some trouble before the evening got underway...

Watch the Christmas in the Park Parade on Friday night, November 29th, live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brazil.times/ Clay County CASA‘a is having the 3rd Annual Mistletoe Market at North Clay Middle School this Saturday, Nov 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will be there, they will have concessions. It is a fundraiser for Clay County CASA Kids. Vendor space is available also. Call Lindsey Mershon, 812-263-6317 for more information. ...

Not everyone is ready for the upcoming joyous holidays. Susie French provided a free informational session about coping with grief during the holidays at the Clay County Center for Women’s Ministries Saturday, Nov. 16. “Whether it’s been a few months or a couple of years, facing the holidays after the loss of a loved one can be difficult,” said French during her conversation with several of the counselors at Clay County Center for Women’s Ministries. “Everyone grieves differently.”...

• Pioneer Cafe, 5225 E. SR 46 Bowling Green, IN 47833 (No Violations) • Subway (Pilot), 4376 N. SR 59 Brazil, IN 47834 (No Violations) • Pappy’s BBQ, 111 E. National Ave. Brazil, IN 47834 (No Violations) • Kroger, 100 Forest Park Plaza Brazil, IN 47834...

Pauline Catherine Rubeck, 92, of South Eastern Clay County, passed away on November 21, 2019 while staying at Mill Pond Health Care following an extended illness. Pauline was born on January 4, 1927, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Julian and Agnes (Bastus) Mikolaitis. She graduated from Ashboro High School. Pauline married Howard Rubeck on May 17, 1947. He preceded her in death in 2008...

Linda M Richardson (Langdon), 70, of Carbon, IN passed away on November 19, 2019 at her home surrounded by those who cared for her to the end of her life. Daughter Donna English, son-in-law Bob English, and most of all her “Special Great Grandchildren” McKayla, Trevor, Avery, Dale, Kahleeah who loved to help care for their Great Grandma...

Law enforcement says a recent minor traffic accident brings awareness about distracted driving as upcoming holidays arrive. “Most people think of technology and electronics being the reason for distracted driving, like cellphones and texting or taking pictures,” said Police Chief Clint McQueen shortly after the accident. While it’s a big part of distracted driving accidents, that is not the only thing that can be distracting while driving.”...