Opinion

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...

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...

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...

Once again I got a phone call with the inquiry if we were still collecting pop tabs and I told Mrs. Lloyd (Mary) Burns, “yes” and “yes;” that this is an ongoing project collecting for the McDonald House at Indianapolis, for almost 50 years started by the late Rev. Wm. E. Brown; that we personally haul the tabs to Indianapolis to deliver personally to their establishment, the McDonald House, that we have delivered 5 million tabs thus far...

To the editor: Habitat for Humanity of Clay County wishes to thank the community for supporting their Jonah Fish Fry on April 13th. We thank The Brazil Times, Clay City News, Hi-99, Terre Haute Tribune, Riddell National Bank, Terre Haute Savings Bank and Cheryl Steuerwald for advertising for us...

Community rallies to support Clay County Senior Center To the editor: Jack’s “Senior Family” Fundraising Dinner has completed its third event, and our little group is proud of the results. While the weather lowered attendance slightly, the enthusiasm was bigger than ever from the crowd who did stop by for dinner and entertainment. It was a social event for all ages, with the youngest unexpectedly performing the “Baby Shark” dance for the crowd...

Thank you from Pat Krider To the editor: On March 30th I had to have emergency surgery. The cancer chemo I have been taking is very strong and perforated my bowl. More complications set in so I spent more time in ICU. Then I was transferred to a regular room at Union Hospital. I am now in a nursing home for rehab to get strength and movement back...