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Professional care from hospital
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/17/13)
To the Editor: On Thursday, Nov. 14, I was admitted to St. Vincent's Emergency Room for just more than two hours for a high pulse rate. I immediately felt at ease with William, the doctor, nurse and the lady who takes your information. They all went out of their way to make me so comfortable...
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Grateful for food pantry
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/17/13)
To the Editor: For the past year, I have had the good fortune to be part of a volunteer group of people who handle the daily activities focused on providing emergency food and clothing to many in our community needing such assistance. The Clay County Emergency Food Pantry was set up many years ago by local area churches to act as a center for collecting food and clothing items and distributing them back into the community where the need was the greatest...
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Vision screening complete
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/17/13)
To the Editor: The Brazil Lions Club recently completed vision screening in Clay Community Schools. We had approximately 1,240 students, 277 referrals, and about 22 percent from grades one, three, five and eighth. We want to thank Riley Lions Club member Ray Collins for providing equipment and assistance to complete our mission...
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Veterans programs a success
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/17/13)
To the Editor: Thanks to all for the great Veterans Day program that started early in the morning at the post with a large breakfast made by Maxine and her crew of many. Jay Ellotts (eggs), Jim and Lois (biscuits and gravy) and the many more people who helped with the breakfast...
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Watch on Washington
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/17/13)
To the Editor: Have you noticed how things have changed in the last few years? So much is going on in Washington, D.C., that no one can keep up with every new law or regulation. The national debt has become so large that it is impossible to control...
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Christmas checklist for PCs
(Column ~ 11/17/13)
These are the days when people start lists of what Santa might bring for Christmas. Here at Computer Central in Brazil we don't get into gifts all that much. Come January, though, we and our friends at the local Radio Shack will be flooded with people seeking guidance they couldn't get before they made their Christmas decision...
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Election office, board thankful for input on vote center plan
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/17/13)
To the Editor: I would like to thank everyone who was able to attend the two meetings the Clay County Election Board conducted to present the preliminary Clay County Vote Center plan. Many suggestions and comments came from those meetings, along with the other meetings and presentations we have had since the progress began in March...
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City Garage employees grateful for Thanksgiving dinner
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/17/13)
To the Editor: Brazil City Garage employees enjoyed an early Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The meal was donated by a very loyal Brazil citizen, who annually treats the guys to the meal as a "thank you" for their continued good work. She benefits weekly from the recycling program offered through the city garage...
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County Democrats to meet
(Local News ~ 11/17/13)
The Clay County Democrats have scheduled their November meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Clay County Senior Citizen's Center, 122 S. Franklin St., Brazil. The meeting is a question-answer session with Clay County Election Office representative Jason Jacobs and Clay County Election Board member Janine Mullinix and will focus on vote centers in Clay County...
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Ashboro conducts all-class reunion
(Community News ~ 11/17/13)
Ashboro High School graduates and former students gathered for a reunion at Center Point Methodist Church Saturday, Oct. 5. Ashboro High School graduated 478 students before closing its doors in 1959. Members of 1945-1951 graduating classes are Doris (Barnhart) Easter, Owen Youngblood, John Moss, Mary (Boyce) McCullough, Eileen (Stevenson) Shanks, Joan (Fatch) Youngblood, Delores (Brown) Thomas and Peggy (Megenhardt) Latham. ...
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Severe weather sirens sound
(Local News ~ 11/17/13)
Clay County Emergency Management Director Bryan Husband confirmed that 911 Dispatch sounded the severe weather sirens in Clay County at approximately 3 p.m., Sunday. The sirens are sounded any time severe weather shows signs of increasing speeds of 60 mph...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 11/17/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center Nov. 15-17: Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Featherston, David, 29 Bush, James A., 36 Probation Violation Powell, Phillip C., 40 Dealing in Methamphetamine...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 11/17/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 7-7-8 Daily Three-Evening 0-7-9 Daily Four-Midday 2-3-5-9 Daily Four-Evening 9-9-9-4 Mix and Match 8-16-19-20-29 Cash 5 1-5-7-10-31...
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Mary Agnes (Spears) Landes
(Obituary ~ 11/17/13)
Mary Agnes (Spears) Landes, 90, Reelsville, passed away Nov. 14, 2013, at Ivy Trace in Greencastle, Ind. Services for Mary will be at Lawson-Miller Chapel in Brazil, on Monday at 11 a.m., with Mike Goss officiating. Burial will follow at Girton Cemetery. ...
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Bingo Fundraiser
(Local News ~ 11/17/13)
The Northview High School Band Boosters will conduct a Longaberger Basket Bingo event Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Kennedy Crossing Bingo Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with bingo beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a raffle during the event...
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Library Crafts
(Local News ~ 11/17/13)
Children ages 8-up are invited to the Brazil Public Library Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 6-7 p.m., to make a pine cone turkey. The event is free and open to the public. For further information, call 448-1981.
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Your Local Weather
(Local News ~ 11/17/13)
Monday -- Cooler ... sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Lows in the upper 20s Tuesday -- Sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the lower 30s Wednesday -- Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows near 40. Thursday -- Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Lows around 40. Highs in the lower 50s...
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Cloverleaf Healthcare earns high honor
(Local News ~ 11/17/13)
Cloverleaf Healthcare of Knightsville recently received the highest honor a facility can receive at its recent holiday party. Ide Management Group, the ownership and management company for the local facility, hosted the annual party in Indianapolis on Nov. 8...
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FCC to present 'THE STORY'
(Local News ~ 11/17/13)
The Worship Arts Ministry of First Christian Church in Brazil will present, "Music Inspired by THE STORY," Dec. 7-8, at 6:30 p.m., each evening, in the church auditorium. The multi-media program will feature the First Christian Church Worship Band, choir and several soloists bringing the greatest story of all time to life through music and video...
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Town increases sewer rates
(Local News ~ 11/17/13)
STAUNTON -- To little fanfare, the Staunton Town Council unanimously passed a motion to amend the rates for the use of the town's sewage system through Town Ordinance No. 2013-14 recently. The council conducted a public hearing during its November meeting to amend the rates for both water and sewage. The council had discussed the issue during its October meeting...
- Costume Contest Winners! (Local News ~ 11/17/13)
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 11/17/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Leaf Pickup The Brazil City Garage recently announced it will start leaf pickup in the city on the following dates: Nov. 18-22 -- The city's southeast section, Nov. 25-27 -- Extra piles and bagged leaves, and...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 11/17/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 3-4-0 Pick Three-Evening 0-7-5 Pick Four-Midday 0-6-3-6 Pick Four-Evening 0-1-8-2 My 3-Midday 2-7-3 My 3-Evening...
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Area Sorority hosting bazaar
(State News ~ 11/17/13)
SPENCER --The Alpha Delta Chapter of Tri Kappa will host their annual Rag Doll Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Owen Valley Middle School in Spencer. Local handcrafters and vendors will provide many items available. A salad and dessert bar will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be themed basket drawings held at 2 p.m. the same day...
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Pops Orchestra to perform Nov. 23
(State News ~ 11/17/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- The Sinfonietta Pops Orchestra concert, "Christmas at the Cecilian," sets the mood for the holidays with music, punch and cookies and a visit from St. Nicholas. The concert will take place at 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Cecilian Auditorium at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College...
- Donation! (Local News ~ 11/17/13)
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Betty L. Swearingen
(Obituary ~ 11/17/13)
Betty L. Swearingen, 83, Brazil, passed away Nov. 16, 2013, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family. She was born June 13, 1930, in Brazil, the daughter of Paul Thomas Riley and Gladys Marie Nicoson Riley. She graduated from Brazil High School, class of 1948...
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Ribbon Cutting!
(Local News ~ 11/17/13)
Chelsea's Salon, 116 S. Franklin St., Brazil, conducted its official grand opening Sunday. On hand for the event included (from left) employees Caitlyn Mager and Hannah Chamberlain, store owner Chelsea Mershon, employees Jessica Longo and Jennifer Clark, and Clay County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shondra Barnett. The store is open Monday through Friday and walk-ins are accepted...
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