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SNAPSHOTS: Clay County 4H Horse & Pony Club Tack Auction & Chili Supper
(Local News ~ 11/15/15)
The Clay County 4-H Horse/Pony Club's Tack Auction & Chili Supper Saturday at Kennedy's Crossing Bingo Hall was a busy place. Shoppers weren't only seeking out good buys on items for themselves, many were also looking for Christmas gifts. The funds raised during the event will support the groups activities during the year, including purchasing trophies to use during the annual 4H Fair...
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SNAPSHOTS: 2015 Festival of Trees
(Local News ~ 11/15/15)
The St. Vincent Clay Hospital Foundation's 12th annual Festival of Trees was Saturday. The event featuring a silent and a live auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees and other holiday decor took place at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds on State Road 59, and also featured wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres and a selection of desserts. ...
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JAIL BOOKINGS NOVEMBER 12-15, 2015
(Local News ~ 11/15/15)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during November 12-15: Awaiting Arraignment The following individual were arrested and preliminarily charged with: Morlan, Dustin M, 26: Leaving the scene of an accident...
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JAIL BOOKINGS NOVEMBER 12-15, 2015
(Police Logs ~ 11/15/15)
CLAY COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER The following bookings were reported at the Clay County Justice Center during November 12-15: Awaiting Arraignment The following individual were arrested and preliminarily charged with: Morlan, Dustin M, 26: Leaving the scene of an accident...
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UPDATED DETOUR NOTICE: The public is urged to stay away from the area of 10800 North Kennedy Crossing due to structure fire
(Local News ~ 11/15/15)
As firefighters from two departments battle fires at a shed and a garage at 10800 North Kennedy Crossing, the public should avoid the area. Members of Dick Johnson and Posey volunteer fire departments are on the scene. Details are still sketchy about the fire that started sometime after 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon...
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Thanks for keeping the food pantry open
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/15/15)
To the editor: A big thank you to everybody who helps to keep the pantry open and operating. It is a very challenging time for all pantries to be able to provide food, clothing and toys to help the people of Clay County. Without the support of many loyal individuals, Catholic charities, different churches and many organizations in donating food, toiletry items, clothes, and many toys to make someones life a little brighter...
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Airplane needs restoration
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/15/15)
To the editor: I live in Jackson Township southeast of Brazil. I go to the courthouse twice a year to pay my property tax. I always comment to the nice lady that takes my check how shameful it is that the historic F86 on the courthouse grounds is in such terrible shape...
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Reader appreciates cable's opportunity to watch debates
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/15/15)
To the editor: Thanks to NewWave Cable for allowing those of us who do not have Fox Business Channel on our schedules for broadcasting the Republican Debates Tuesday, Nov. 10. I for one was disappointed that I would not be able to follow this debate as I have all the others of both parties. Again thanks again NewWave, good neighbors...
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LOOK BACK... Nov. 15-21, 1917
(Local News ~ 11/15/15)
A Look back ... Nov. 15-21, 1917 The mercury and the big YMCA thermometer at Franklin Street and National Avenue went up $5,000 today as the result of the various meetings held over Clay County last night. Coal miners of Clay County are getting behind the movement and are "doing their bit."...
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Let's look at the big healthcare picture
(Editorial ~ 11/15/15)
It's time we think about the cost of healthcare in this country. I'm not talking about the cost of care when we get sick, I'm talking about all the money spent keeping ourselves well. Think about it. I just went through a preventative colonoscopy and received a clean bill of health, much better than when I went through the same procedure 12 years ago. At that time, the surgeon found many, many problems and advised me to have another procedure done in one to three years...
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Councilman-to-be thanks voters for their support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/15/15)
To the editor: I am grateful and want to thank all the people of Brazil City who came out to vote on Nov. 3, 2015. Especially the citizens of Brazil's 4th Ward for expressing their confidence in me at the polls. I am proud to be their representative on the city council and look forward to helping the city government become an even more effective partner in building a more prosperous and safer community...
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'Power of Community' doubled donations from last year
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/15/15)
To the editor: On September 24, 2015, an amazing event called Power of the Community happened at North Clay Middle School demonstrating the love and generosity of an entire community. The Power of the Community Steering Committee has many individuals, businesses, restaurants, churches, schools, and civic groups to thank. ...
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Overseas atrocities must end
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/15/15)
To the editor: I am writing to thank Frank Phillips for his editorial in the 11-12-15 issue of The Brazil Times. His editorial about the prosecution of Sgt. 1st Class Charles Martland for trying to defend a young Afghan boy who had been raped (and the child's mother beaten) by a U.S. ...
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Tri Kappa met Nov. 2 at Green Olive
(Community News ~ 11/15/15)
Tri Kappa met Nov. 2 at Green Olive The Brazil Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa met Nov. 2 at Green Olive Catering. Prior to our dinner Jennifer Royer spoke on behalf of "Fun for All" which is a campaign to raise funds for a handicap accessible play area for Forest Park...
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Girls get a field of their own
(Local News ~ 11/15/15)
Girls are getting a field of their own. You can see the backstop taking shape at Craig Park. There are rolls of straw and seed that have been unrolled in the infield and soon a concession stand will be built. Karen McQueen likens the America Softball Kids' first field to that other baseball field that was built in the movie, "Field of Dreams."...
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Retired business owner celebrates 100 years
(Local News ~ 11/15/15)
Mildred Chaney, who co-owned jewelry stores in downtown Brazil with her husband, Hareld, celebrated her 100th birthday Saturday afternoon at the Knightsville Community Center. Many of her family and friends attended the gathering. "It's was wonderful," Mildred said as she greeted dozens, if not hundreds of well wishers...
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Firefighters busy
(Local News ~ 11/15/15)
In the span of six hours Sunday volunteer firefighters from Dick Johnson, Posey, Jackson, Center Point and Poland townships responded to five reports. Shortly after noon Posey fire department returned to a location where a fire Saturday evening had rekindled at 7913 N. C.R. 600 W...
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Genealogists to meet
(Community News ~ 11/15/15)
The Clay County Genealogical Society will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at the library on the corner of Gilbert and Main streets in Center Point.
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Holiday Memorial program set
(Community News ~ 11/15/15)
French, Lawson-Miller & Schoppenhorst Funeral Homes & Crematory is hosting a Holiday Memorial Program at 2 p.m. Sunday, at First Christian Church, 1875 W. U.S. 40, Brazil. At the program, loved ones' names will be read during a candle-lighting ceremony and short program...
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'Health' focus of seasonal festival
(Local News ~ 11/15/15)
Ivy Jacobs photo Members of the Northview Choir performed during the St. Vincent Clay Hospital Foundation's 12th annual Festival of Trees on Saturday. The event, featuring a silent and a live auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees and other holiday decor, took place at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds on State Road 59, and also featured wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres and a selection of desserts. ...
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4-H Horse and Pony Club has chili supper
(Local News ~ 11/15/15)
Ivy Jacobs photo Many people attended the Clay County 4-H Horse and Pony Club's chili supper and tack auction Saturday night at Kennedy's Crossing. Shoppers not only sought out good buys but were looking for Christmas gifts. See more photos on SNAPSHOTS section on this website...
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Brazil's Pell on lung cancer awareness crusade
(Local News ~ 11/15/15)
Lung cancer: It's not just a disease for smokers. That's the message Brazil's Kari Pell wants to share with all who will listen about her efforts to spread lung cancer awareness and raise money to research the disease. "Lung cancer affects anyone, any age, any lifestyle," she said. "It's not just a smoking disease anymore."...
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