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While a caretaker, Evans finds own ways to help fight the disease
(Local News ~ 10/08/16)
Soon after learning about her mother’s breast cancer in 2002, Carrol Evans began working with her sister, Susan Piatt. Susan began volunteering for Relay for Life because of her friendship with Pat Krider, a cancer survivor with whom she worked at Northview High School. That was a year before Carrol began working with Relay for Life...
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Goodrich describes her reasons to fight
(Local News ~ 10/08/16)
When a nurse is told she has cancer, does she handle it differently than any other person? For Linda Goodrich, now 75, of Brazil, the answer was no. In May 2002, she knew it was time for her to get a routine mammogram. She was busy, she was mourning the loss of her mother, she had a family and a full-time job. ...
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‘Be Prepared:' Boy Scout motto also effective to maintaining good health
(Local News ~ 10/08/16)
“Be prepared” is not just a Boy Scouts motto. Paulette Teiken believes it applies to everyone’s health. “It’s just so important to have things checked out,” she said in a recent interview. “Don’t take your health for granted. That’s the biggest thing.” ...
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Staying positive goes a long way in the fight against breast cancer
(Local News ~ 10/08/16)
There’s nothing funny about a diagnosis of cancer, but breast cancer survivor Chris Schurick, 58, said having a sense of humor helps. “I always found something to laugh about,” she said about her struggle with the disease. “It was usually at myself.”...
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Early detection proves beneficial for former Clay County teacher
(Local News ~ 10/08/16)
A former pre-school/special-education teacher with the Clay Community School Corporation, Betsy Milner of Sullivan, expected to spend her retirement enjoying life with family and friends, but an unusual hard sensation in her left breast put that idea on hold...
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St. Vincent Clay launches expanded focus on women’s health
(Local News ~ 10/08/16)
In partnership with St. Vincent Women’s services, St. Vincent Clay is expanding its emphasis on women’s health. With new full-time staff specifically designed to serve female patients, St. Vincent Clay will bring an enhanced focus on breast health, women’s cardiology, bone density and pelvic health. In each area, Clay County patients will now have expanded access to primary care and St. Vincent specialists in each of these areas...
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6th Annual Swing for a Cure Co-ed Softball Tournament
(Local News ~ 10/08/16)
• October 15-16 at Saline City Softball Diamond • Entry fee is $125 per team, with a deadline to enter of Oct. 11. • Bring your own balls, and the tournament is using ASA rules. • Teams must consist of six guys and four girls. There will be plenty of food, drinks, raffle items and lots of softball...
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Powerful Northview running game, defense grounds Eagles
(High School Sports ~ 10/08/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview football team collectively had a bad taste in their mouths after a 14-0 loss to Greencastle in a pivotal battle for second-place within the conference last weekend. The South Putnam Eagles ultimately paid the price...
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Runners brave nearly freezing temperatures to fight breast cancer
(Local News ~ 10/08/16)
October is national Breast Cancer Awareness Month (see the special section on our website). Carrol Evans has supported breast cancer survivors since her mother was diagnosed many years ago. On Saturday morning, the first Relay 5K was held at Forest Park during Tri Kappa's Fall Frenzy to raise money to support breast cancer research and services...
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Jackson Township Community Band entertains Fall Frenzy diners
(Local News ~ 10/08/16)
The Jackson Township Community Band, under the direction of Matt Huber, entertains diners at the Tri Kappa Fall Frenzy Friday night in the Cow Palace.
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Bank customers treated to free lunch
(Local News ~ 10/08/16)
Passersby were treated to a free lunch by Riddell National Bank and its employees. The annual event is part of the bank's Customer Appreciation Day. Diners also had the opportunity to register for prizes.
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Clay City boys third at Terre Haute North Sectional; Northview boys advance
(High School Sports ~ 10/08/16)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor SEELEYVILLE — The Terre Haute North Cross Country Sectional provided some surprises on Saturday morning sprinkled amongst some expected final results. Terre Haute South, as expected, won its sixth straight boys’ sectional title by taking the top-three individual spots and five of the top-eight overall. ...
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Be Nice, Be Kind committee serves up meal at Fall Frenzy
(Local News ~ 10/08/16)
Members of the Be Nice, Be Kind committee serve a pulled pork dinner at Friday's opening of the Tri Kappa Fall Frenzy which continues through Sunday.
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BEING FRANK: Can there be a better place to live?
(Column ~ 10/08/16)
Can there be a better place to live than in Brazil, Indiana? Twice in the past week I have been reminded of how much pride we should have in our fair city. The sesquicentennial celebration in Forest Park couldn’t have been better. (I’ve even learned how to spell “sesquicentennial” without looking it up.)...
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