- UPDATE: Accident results in fatality (Local News ~ 10/09/09)
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Clay City boys second at SWIAC cross country meet
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/09)
Times Staff Report JASONVILLE -- The Southwestern Indiana Conference cross country meet might have been one of the very few high school events that took place on Thursday evening. The meet went on as scheduled, albeit in soggy conditions and in a steady rain at the Shakamak High School course. ...
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Outlining the ABCs of breast health
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
Set A Personal Action Plan ... So that you can enjoy your good health without worry. Annual Mammogram Start at age 40 and continue as long as you are in good health. Breast Awareness Be familiar with your breasts so that you will notice any changes and report them to your doctor without delay. Breast self-exams are an option for increasing breast awareness...
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Tips for getting a Mammogram
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
1. Yearly mammograms are recommended starting at age 40 and continuing for as long as a woman is in good health. 2. Use a facility that specializes in mammograms or that performs many (at least three to five) each day. Ask to see the FDA certificate showing that the facility meets high professional standards...
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Fast facts about Breast Cancer Awareness Month
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
The following are facts provided by National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which can be accessed online at www.nbcam.org: In addition, the following is a list offered by the NBCAM for early detection of breast cancer:...
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Keep the conversation going
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
According to information provided by the American Cancer Society, talking about cancer could save lives. Five things women should share with their friends and family include: If you or someone you know has been affected by breast cancer, contact the American Cancer Society anytime day or night for information and support at 1-800-ACS-2345 or by logging on to www.cancer.org...
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Cancer Facts
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
The cancers that most often affect women are breast, lung, colon, endometrial, ovarian, cervical, and skin cancers. Knowing about these diseases and what you can do can save your life. Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the most common cancer that women may face in their lifetime (except for skin cancer)...
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New face leading the Relay For Life
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
The new American Cancer Society (ACS) Community Coordinator for Clay County is excited to get the message out there about breast cancer awareness and the 2010 Clay County ACS Relay For Life. Brazil resident Rachel Romas, 24, recently talked with The Brazil Times about her new job...
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Pushing aside a rivalry to help benefit a good cause
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
For the past three seasons, two inner-county athletic rivals have put their competitive disdain for each other aside and united their efforts toward raising money for breast cancer awareness. Since 2007, Northview and Clay City have turned a yearly volleyball game into a grand event...
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On an island
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
With similar breast tissue that can undergo cancerous changes, breast cancer isn't just a woman's disease. Although women are approximately more than 100 times likely to get breast cancer, any man can develop breast cancer. Terre Haute resident Jim Everhart was surprised to discover he was among the statistics of 1,600 men diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2008. ...
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CHURCH NEWS
(Community News ~ 10/09/09)
Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church Pastor: Father Harold W. Rightor II Father's e-mail: revhwr@juno.com E-mail for the parish office may be sent to annunciationchurch@msn.com Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/resolhio/annun......
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Staunton Scene
(Column ~ 10/09/09)
The George and Mae Ripple family had a reunion Oct. 2-4 at McCormick's Creek State Park. A Military Honors Memorial service took place for Navy Lt. Commander Ralph E. Ripple, who passed away a few days before the reunion. Attending were: Phillip Ripple and daughter Linda Jackson from Illinois, Sam and Rosie Ripple, also from Illinois, Larry Lawson from Florida, Larry and Bea Anderson from Kentucky, Davey Hall and son Cody from Texas, Wanda Ingmire from California, Jim and Maryon Tilley from Nevada, and, from Indiana, Bill and Anita Hightshoe, Merle and Bea Rice, Duane and Kathy Butt, David and Sheri Ripple, Max and Karen Ripple and son Brian, Kenny and Jennifer Ripple and son Lleyton, Lois Kroesen and Terra and Adam Baughman and Adam's dad Steve Baughman.. ...
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Area church welcomes new pastor
(Community News ~ 10/09/09)
Abundant Life Worship Center, 600 Forest St., Clay City, would like to welcome Pastor Justin Bradley, his wife LuAnn and children Makayla, 5, Olivia, 3, and Micah, 5-months. Pastor Justin Bradley brings eight years of full-time ministry experience to ALWC. He has been involved in all levels and facets of church ministry, bringing a contagious passion to reach people with the gospel and see people live the lives God has destined them to live...
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Halie Marie Hite
(Obituary ~ 10/09/09)
Halie Marie Hite, 15, Brazil, died Oct. 8, 2009, at 10:40 p.m., in the St. Vincent Clay Hospital emergency room, following an automobile accident, earlier that evening. Halie was born Sept. 10, 1994, in Bloomington, the daughter of Anthony Hite and Pam Daugherty Hite...
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Donation!
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
Center Point Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Dustin True accepts a $1,600 check donation from Center Point Fall Festival Committee representative Karen Stearley. The festival committee donated more than half of its proceeds from the 2009 festival to the department. Jason Moon Photo...
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Red Cross helping plan for pandemic
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
TERRE HAUTE -- The American Red Cross, with a grant from OSHA, has developed tools to help small businesses better prepare for a pandemic flu event. During a pandemic, the flu may spread rapidly in any given community, having the potential to incapacitate a business...
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Sprucing up!
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
Brazil Grill Restaurant Manager Bill Puerner took a break from tending the new flowers outside the restaurant Wednesday afternoon. Puerner, Pam Buchanan, Paul Smerage and several other staff members planted 70 various colored mum plants during the past week. ...
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Health Department planning vaccinations
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
Clay County Health Officer Dr. S. Rahim Farid, has told The Brazil Times that the Clay County Health Department and the Clay Community Schools Corporation will soon be scheduling H1N1 influenza vaccination clinics at the Clay Community Schools for all school-age children...
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School Board rejects latest garage proposal
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
The Clay Community School Board of Trustees rejected the contract for the purchase of the City Coal Yard property for a possible future bus garage location. The motion to accept the contract was rejected in a 4-3 vote, with Forrest Buell, Brian Atkinson, Tina Heffner, Jennifer Kaelber opposing the measure, and Dottie King, Terry Barr and Ted Jackson in favor...
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Never too many birthdays!
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
Celebrating the upcoming 2010 Clay County American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, committee members Kathy White and Kari Pell enjoyed ice cream sundaes at a small birthday celebration during a committee-planning meeting at Riddell National Bank Tuesday. Clay County's Relay For Life event is scheduled for May 22-23, 2010, at the Clay County YMCA. Ivy Jacobs Photo...
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Northview student dies in accident
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
The investigation continues into a single-vehicle accident in which a 15-year-old Northview High School freshman was killed late Thursday evening. At approximately 8:53 p.m., 911 dispatchers at the Clay County Sheriff's Department were notified of an accident that took place 700-feet south of County Road 1000 North on Kennedy's Crossing Road...
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Pushing harder than ever
(Local News ~ 10/09/09)
For 20 years, Rev. Richard Propes has taken time out of his life to raise awareness for child abuse and domestic violence. This year could be his last. Propes arrived in Brazil Thursday afternoon. He began the 20th Tenderness Tour in Terre Haute and left Brazil early Friday as he headed to Greencastle...
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