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Rebecca Anne (Riddell) Loveless
(Obituary ~ 07/02/17)
Rebecca Anne (Riddell) Loveless, 84, of Brazil, passed away July 1, 2017 at the Waters of Greencastle Nursing Home. Rebecca was born December 28, 1932 in Clay County, the daughter of the late Henry and Wilhelmina (Keiser) Riddell. She graduated from Brazil High School in 1951. ...
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Cheryl Ann Staley Wells
(Obituary ~ 07/02/17)
Cheryl Ann Staley Wells, 61, of Terre Haute passed away Saturday July 1, 2017 at 2:31 am in Union Hospital after a courageous 9 year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a retired pre-school teacher. She was born June 28, 1956 in Terre Haute to Rex Arthur Staley and Gladys (Gardner) Staley. ...
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News & Notes
(Local News ~ 07/02/17)
The Clay County Historical Society is hosting a National Road Movie Night in partnership with Moore Funeral Home and Walnut Theater. The National Road documentary “Movers and Stakers” will be shown at 7 p.m. Monday, July 10, at Walnut Theater. The event is free and open to the public...
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Kevin Thomas Jr. takes home $3,000 MSCS payday at Lincoln Park Speedway
(Professional Sports ~ 07/02/17)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor PUTNAMVILLE — Forty sprint cars unloaded at Lincoln Park Speedway Saturday night in pursuit of a $3,000 payday for capturing the Midwest Sprint Car Series feature victory. Rain was the winner on Friday night for the opening night of the “Bill Gardner Sprintacular” that was to feature the USAC National Sprint Car Series. ...
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Fair Pageant Preview: Event is Saturday at North Clay
(Local News ~ 07/02/17)
The 2017 Clay County Fair Pageant is slated for 7 p.m. Saturday at North Clay Middle School. Admission is $3, and doors will open to the public at 6 p.m. There will be a People’s Choice competition with 75 percent of the proceeds going to the Clay County Youth Food Program and 25 percent to the Clay County 4-H fairgrounds Improvement. ...
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BCB presenting ‘Old Chestnuts’ on Sunday
(Local News ~ 07/02/17)
The Brazil Concert Band will present “Old Chestnuts” at 8 p.m. Sunday in Forest Park, rain or shine. The BCB and director Matthew S. Huber will showcase favorite Broadway medleys, classics and marches. From Broadway: “The Sound of Music” by Richard Rodgers arranged by Robert Russell Bennett, “Fiddler on the Roof” by Jerry Bock arranged by John Warrington and “My Fair Lady” by Frederick Loewe arranged by Robert Russell Bennett...
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Farm Tour registration deadline is July 14
(Local News ~ 07/02/17)
Clay County Soil & Water Conservation District will host its 2017 Farm Tour on Tuesday, July 25, and Wednesday, July 26. The purpose of the trip is to promote education about the area’s natural resources, conservation and agriculture. This is a two-day, one-night trip.This year’s stops are as follows:...
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Olivia Michelle Goda
(Births ~ 07/02/17)
Craig and Afton Goda of Rosedale welcome the birth of a daughter, Olivia Michelle Goda. She was born at 7:33 a.m. May 31, 2017, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, and was 18.5 inches long. Her maternal grandparent is Mary Ann Hofmann of Brazil, while her paternal grandparents are Stephen and Linda Goda of Rosedale and the late Donna Goda...
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CLUB NEWS: Tipton welcomed into Delta Theta Tau
(Community News ~ 07/02/17)
Nicole Tipton was recently welcomed into the Alpha Omega Chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority, a national philanthropic organization, that was chartered in Brazil in 1924.
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CLASS REUNION: Northview Class of ‘92
(Community News ~ 07/02/17)
Northview High School’s Class of 1992 celebrated its 25th class reunion at Stables Steakhouse in Terre Haute on Saturday, June 24. There were over 50 in attendance and 29 classmates. A buffet dinner was served. DJ Jason Turner provided the music for dancing...
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REUNIONS July 3, 2017
(Community News ~ 07/02/17)
The Dickison-Hull reunion will start at noon July 15 at the Forest Park Pavilion. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and table service. Drinks will be furnished. For more information call 765-672-4250. The Bell Reunion will take place on Sunday, July 16 at 12:30 p.m. at Pappy’s Barbecue, 111 East National Ave., Brazil. Please bring a basket lunch, table service and drinks...
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Clay County Planner July 3, 2017
(Community News ~ 07/02/17)
The special presentation of Benson and Rice, Storytellers of Manassas Virginia, sponsored by the Clay County Historical Society has been canceled due to a family emergency. A rescheduled date is being planned. Clay County Commissioners report that all Clay County offices and departments will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day...
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SNAPSHOTS: Brazil Rotary Club 4th of July Celebration Saturday, July 1, 2017
(Local News ~ 07/02/17)
Although Friday’s weather caused a cancelation of the 82nd annual Brazil Rotary Club 4th of July Celebration’s carnival activities at Forest Park, the crowds came back Saturday to enjoy rides, food vendors and games of chance along the East Coast Midway...
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THIS WEEK, THAT YEAR: 1949: Congress deals with deficit and Yankees end Red Sox dream
(A Look Back ~ 07/02/17)
During this week in 1949, the United States learned President Truman’s projection of a $600,000 national deficit was off by $1.2 million for fiscal year 1949. The actual deficit was $1.9 million. Of course, in 2017 we speak of deficits in terms of billions of dollars or even a trillion...
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Beware of prescription drug price increases for veterans
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/02/17)
To the editor: Medical alert to retired veterans being served by medical pharmacies in Arizona for this area: Certain pills costs jumped as much as 300 percent on June 28. My letter states Nexium, now costing $49, will jump to $150 but can be changed to generic. Your doctor must be contacted to request this change. This is my cost after my deductible...
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CRADLES of Clay County appreciates support
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/02/17)
To the editor: The CRADLES of Clay County, Inc. Board of Directors is most grateful for the donations and support from individuals, organizations, agencies, churches and foundations. These generous donations and grants have made it possible to implement CRADLES’ mission of being a family learning ministry dedicated to Cultivating Responsible Adults by Developing Leadership and Education for Self-sufficiency (CRADLES). ...
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Who are the freedom ringers in the Wabash Valley?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/02/17)
To the editor: On July 4, as our country celebrates the gift of freedom, each of us is invited to examine how we are extending or denying that gift to others. Our history as a country is one of both providing opportunity for some and denying it to others...
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Locals help make up celebration’s July 4 show
(Local News ~ 07/02/17)
The 4th of July during the 82nd annual Rotary Club of Brazil’s celebration promises to be filled with “happy music” when The Big Fun Band takes the stage. The nine-member band plays everything from rich horns and jazz to upbeat funk, and then some, says the group’s producer JT Jeffries...
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Bourbon dry wedding update
(Column ~ 07/02/17)
Shelby French and Kade Baker were married last year on May 21 in an outdoor ceremony held at the home of her parents, Dr. Charles and Susie French. Shelby had read on the Internet about an old Southern legend which told how to ensure it would not rain on your wedding day. The folklore said you had to bury a bottle of bourbon at the site the bride and groom were to be married. It had to be done one month prior to the wedding. The bottle had to be completely full and buried upside down...
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