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Margaret Kattman
(Obituary ~ 02/20/17)
Margaret Kattman, 98 of Arvada, CO, formerly of Clay County, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2017 in Colorado. She was born January 28, 1919 in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Cecil Wildin and Charlotte Todd Wildin. On October 15, 1938, in Brazil, IN, she was united in marriage to John E. Kattman. He preceded her in death on October 3, 1980. They were members of the St. John’s United Church of Christ...
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Sam B. Cochran
(Obituary ~ 02/20/17)
Sam B. Cochran, 90, passed away on Saturday February 18, 2017 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on December 31, 1926 in Center Point, IN to Cullen Cochran and Fern McCann Cochran. Sam is survived by his wife of 68 years, Coral Cochran, and two children. ...
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Richard “Dick” Allen Bartlow
(Obituary ~ 02/20/17)
Richard “Dick” Allen Bartlow Dick is the son of Grace Dierdorf and Paul Munier. He was born July 28, 1937 and was a resident of Indianapolis. He was married to Norma Jean Halliburton, the love of his life. They have three children, Deborah Tackett (John), Mark Bartlow (Julia) and, preceding him in death, Pamela Hoover (John). ...
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COURT NEWS February 16-20, 2017
(Local News ~ 02/20/17)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during February 17-20: Midland Funding LLC vs Derek Latham State vs Georgiy Gudzev, 53: Possession of controlled substance State vs Deborah A. Bailey, 46: Theft and Criminal trespass Emmert Property Management vs Michelle Stuart...
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COURT NEWS February 16-20, 2017
(Court News ~ 02/20/17)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during February 17-20: Midland Funding LLC vs Derek Latham State vs Georgiy Gudzev, 53: Possession of controlled substance State vs Deborah A. Bailey, 46: Theft and Criminal trespass Emmert Property Management vs Michelle Stuart...
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Sectional draw made for boys basketball teams
(High School Sports ~ 02/20/17)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The second season is set to begin for boys basketball teams around the state after draws were made for the sectional that begins next week. The postseason draw has set up some potentially interesting rematches for much bigger stakes for area squads at the Class 3A Edgewood Sectional and the single A sectional to be held at White River Valley...
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CLUB NEWS: The Brazil Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa
(Community News ~ 02/20/17)
The Brazil Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa met Monday, Feb. 6 at Green Olive Catering. Our guest speaker, Jenny Chamberlain, spoke on the needs and activities of SOS, such as the Monday night family dinner, food pantry and blessing box. The SOS Dessert Fundraiser is Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Our chapter has sponsored a table, and eight members will attend. Following Jenny, our president, Janice Clark, led us in the opening prayer...
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Clay County Planner February 21, 2017
(Local News ~ 02/20/17)
Joyce Oehler, who’s done extensive genealogical research on her own family and for patrons of the library with Clay County roots, will present a program called “Beginning Genealogy.” Those interested in learning more about how to find their family’s history are invited to attend the program, which is part of the Clay County Genealogical Society’s meeting at 1 p.m. today. It takes place in the Society’s library at the corner of Gilbert and Main streets in Center Point...
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Clay County Planner February 21, 2017
(Community News ~ 02/20/17)
Joyce Oehler, who’s done extensive genealogical research on her own family and for patrons of the library with Clay County roots, will present a program called “Beginning Genealogy.” Those interested in learning more about how to find their family’s history are invited to attend the program, which is part of the Clay County Genealogical Society’s meeting at 1 p.m. today. It takes place in the Society’s library at the corner of Gilbert and Main streets in Center Point...
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Ag Technology & Nutrient Management Workshop
(Local News ~ 02/20/17)
Ceres Solutions, in conjunction with the Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District, will host an agricultural technology workshop on Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Brazil North Branch of Ceres Solutions. The goal of the workshop is to help present the utility of new technology that can be adopted into current cropping systems, as well as ways to maximize the use of the technology that you may already have. ...
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Meandering with Messmer: "By George"
(Column ~ 02/20/17)
“By George” The late Jane Mercer was a lovely lady. She was an accomplished artist but I think her greatest gift was her ability to write poems. Jane became a widow at the age of 51. Her children were grown. She was a beautician but after her husband died she was devastated. She didn’t want to cut hair full time and just didn’t know what to do...
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Meandering with Messmer: "By George"
(Column ~ 02/20/17)
“By George” The late Jane Mercer was a lovely lady. She was an accomplished artist but I think her greatest gift was her ability to write poems. Jane became a widow at the age of 51. Her children were grown. She was a beautician but after her husband died she was devastated. She didn’t want to cut hair full time and just didn’t know what to do...
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Major changes may be coming to Medicare
(Column ~ 02/20/17)
That’s not an insignificant question given the political shift in Washington. Now, with Republicans controlling the presidency and both houses of Congress, some ideas they’ve been pushing for years have a chance of passing. Those ideas would drastically change the way Medicare works for those already on it and those joining in the next few years...
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JUST ASK ME: EMOJI THIS:
(Column ~ 02/20/17)
WARNING: Reader beware, I recently witnessed and easily overheard about eight incidents that ticked me off, however the following are four of the worst events: 12:04 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2017: While filling up my car at a gas station I heard the following statement: “Why do you have to be so stupid all the time? Do you know how (expletive) dumb you are?”...
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LOOK BACK to 1955
(A Look Back ~ 02/20/17)
• Now aren’t you sorry you waited so long before buying your 1955 on the license tag for your last year’s plate? All morning today two lines, 30 to 40 feet long, formed in front of the windows of the Brazil motor license bureau in the courthouse. • Two Brazil Times – Indianapolis News carriers, Fred McDonald and Ronald Wright, are the first to obtain their quota of new subscriptions which have won for them a free trip to the nation’s capital. ...
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March Taizé scheduled for March 14
(Local News ~ 02/20/17)
Persons of all faith traditions are invited to join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and the greater faith community of the Wabash Valley for an ecumenical Taizé Prayer gathering from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods...
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Woman responds to letter about roads
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/20/17)
Thank you, Cathy Mullinix, for your article in The Brazil Times, January 20, 2017, about the conditions of our roads. Everything you said was true. I know a bridge, on County Road 700 North, that I was told, at least 30 years ago after the first accident happened, that it would be replaced. There have been two accidents, that I know about, since then, and it’s still not replaced...
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Trump derangement syndrome vs. reality
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/20/17)
A recent letter to the editor contained the suggestion that “Trump wants to provoke terror attacks at home or abroad to gain emergency powers.” That sounds a lot like Trump derangement syndrome. If we are concerned that American Muslims will not be willing to cooperate with law enforcement, then we should remind them that people of all faiths die in terrorist attacks, including hundreds of Muslims who died during 9/11. ...
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Tri Kappa gives books to local second-graders
(Community News ~ 02/20/17)
Tri Kappa recently completed its annual book project that purchases a new book for every second-grader at Clay Community Schools. Above with their new books are Van Buren Elementary School students. The books are distributed in February in conjunction with Tri Kappa Week, which runs through Saturday...
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Russian Cossack Riders lived in Clay County
(Community News ~ 02/20/17)
Those present at the January Clay County Genealogical Society meeting were treated to a presentation titled “The Russians Are Coming” by Jim Hicks. His informative and entertaining PowerPoint presentation included movie clips in which Kuban Cossack Rider, Capt. Steven Seline performed. It was one thing to be told about their performances and quite another to actually see them perform...
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Keeping a Historical Art Alive
(Community News ~ 02/20/17)
Clay County 4 H Sharp Shooters Archery Club Coordinator Judy Branham invited Ray France, known as “Meehkimotawiipici” which means in Miami language “he works flints”, to hold a presentation on flintknapping and Native American Culture February 9th during their Clay County 4 H fair grounds club meeting. ...
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Fundraiser for local veteran is Saturday
(Community News ~ 02/20/17)
There will be a fundraiser to help a local veteran pay medical bills Saturday at noon at the Veterans of Foreign War Post 1127. Ed Young, who is a lifetime member of the VFW, needs a helping hand to pay for medical bills sustained in an injury involving a fall in 2016...
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April 1 deadline to register for Indiana ‘Do Not Call’ list
(Local News ~ 02/20/17)
(AP) — Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill says Hoosiers have another month to add themselves to a list that will help them avoid unwanted calls from telemarketers. WRTV-TV in Indianapolis reports that the deadline to register for the “Do Not Call” list is April 1. The list works for phone numbers that are landlines, wireless numbers and prepaid wireless numbers. Hill says the list started about 15 years ago...
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Clay City grad, FFA state officer helping kick off week dedicated to ag, leadership organization
(Local News ~ 02/20/17)
In October 2016, downtown Indianapolis was introduced to the National FFA Organization through the nearly 65,000 FFA members promoting blue jackets and gold standards, commemorating their annual National FFA Convention. During the week of February 18-25, the organization will once again be expressing their passion for leadership and agriculture through their annual National FFA Week celebration...
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Students win prom giveaway
(Local News ~ 02/20/17)
The staff at Hoosier Homes & Land became very friendly with two Northview High School students during the company’s second annual prom giveaway. Jordan McMillin, 18, and Mackenzie Childress, 17, both stopped in the business, located at 33 West National Ave., Brazil, almost every day to sign up, said Teresa Ringo. ...
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‘Souper Sundaes’ help group give back
(Local News ~ 02/20/17)
A local chapter of one of the largest fraternal organizations that both men and women can belong is reaching out to the community hoping to find new members. “We support various local and statewide charities, as well as others throughout the nation, with our fundraising events,” said Worthy Matron Millie Cooley during the Order of the Eastern Star of Indiana Knightsville Chapter’s Souper Sundae event Sunday. ...
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Ford focused on stopping ‘the opioid epidemic’
(Local News ~ 02/20/17)
The election (or appointment) of the state superintendent of public instruction dominated discussion at Monday’s meeting of the Clay County Republican Club. Sen. Jon Ford (38th district) updated the party faithful gathered at Kennedy Crossing on the current state of bills in the Indiana General Assembly...
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