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Roeschlein promoted to 1st Degree Black Belt in Aikido
(Community News ~ 10/24/17)
(Top) The American Aikido Institute of Brazil is proud to announce the promotion of Spencer Roeschlein to 1st Degree Black Belt on Oct. 20 by completing a successful test. Front row, left to right Scott Hamilton, Spencer Roeschlein, and Eric De Valpine. Back row left to right Michael Howard, Garry Howard, Haruo Matsuoka Sensei, John Reich and Justen Gibbens...
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Marcia K. Britton
(Obituary ~ 10/24/17)
Marcia K. Britton, 72, left this earth on October 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 22, 1945; her parents she knew Cecil and Mildred Josephine (Arnold) Allee. Marcia loved her family and enjoyed moments with her children through grandchildren and great grandchildren. ...
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Donation will help YMCA open 529 college savings program for kindergarten students in county
(Local News ~ 10/24/17)
Guys Who Give Clay County has helped the Clay County YMCA kick off “The Promise” program. The $3,400 donated will help the YMCA open a 529 college savings account for every kindergartener in Clay County with an initial investment of $25. Guys Who Give decided to make the donation after Brian Deakins, one of the members who advocated the program...
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COURT NEWS October 21-23, 2017
(Court News ~ 10/24/17)
The following filings were reported in Clay Superior Court during October 21-23, 2017: Mary E. Fisher vs William J. Fisher - no children Chris Greg vs Courtney Dickison American Rental vs Fred Britton Clay County Board of Commissioners vs Jason Moss...
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JAIL BOOKINGS October 19-23, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 10/24/17)
The following jail bookings took place October 19-23, 2017: Shumaker, Malena F., 34, Brazil: Theft (MA) , Unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle (MB) Williams, Brant, 35, Brazil: Invasion of privacy (MA), Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (MA) Bowman, Kodey Dale, 29, Brazil: Failure to appear (MA), Possession of marijuana (MB), Possession of paraphernalia (MC), Operating motor vehicle without ever receiving license (MC)...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Spooky season under way
(Column ~ 10/24/17)
The rain came pouring down today. Tonight, it sure is chilly outside and unconvertible. Paul and Tootie Mae are enjoying extra warmth from the fireplace. This past weekend we were making use of the AC. The best of the remaining garden plants are still healthy and blooming copiously. ...
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BRAZIL BUZZ: Spooky season under way
(Community News ~ 10/24/17)
The rain came pouring down today. Tonight, it sure is chilly outside and unconvertible. Paul and Tootie Mae are enjoying extra warmth from the fireplace. This past weekend we were making use of the AC. The best of the remaining garden plants are still healthy and blooming copiously. ...
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CLAY COUNTY THROUGH THE YEARS: Interurban
(Community News ~ 10/24/17)
Dr. Sourwine of Brazil was one of the promoters and builders of the first electric interurban lines in the United States. He went before the Clay County Board of Commissioners and secured a franchise for the right of way along the National Road for the first interurban line in Indiana. The Brazil Rapid Transit Street Railway Company was incorporated Dec. 24, 1892. The original line was over three miles long, running from the western city limits of Brazil by of Donaldsonville to Harmony...
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Imperial Regiment preparing for semi-state competition
(Local News ~ 10/24/17)
The Clay City Imperial Regiment was first to take the field on a rainy Saturday in Jasper — rainy being an understatement. “We got caught in a downpour in that show,” CCIR Band Director Mark Ziegler said of the Oct. 7 Indiana State School Music Association invitational at the southern Indiana high school...
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Union UMC hosting quilt show
(Community News ~ 10/24/17)
Union United Methodist Women will host their 7th annual quilt show on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $2. Quilts will be displayed in addition to hand-crafted items for sale in a silent auction. Lunch is available for a free-will offering. All proceeds will go to missions of the church...
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Man dies after being pinned under semi
(Local News ~ 10/24/17)
Authorities say a Brazil man died early Monday after a semi-tractor he was working on fell on him. Daniel Collier, 35, succumbed to his injuries before first responders arrived, according to a news release from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. Clay County 911 Dispatch received the emergency call at 12:03 a.m. Monday concerning a man trapped under a semi-tractor on Interstate 70 near the 20-mile marker in Clay County. They arrived to find Collier pinned under the front bumper of the semi...
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Church hosting food giveaway
(Local News ~ 10/24/17)
The Church of Our Lord Jesus will have a food giveaway from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. The church is located at 708 E. Hendrix St. in Brazil. For more information, contact the church at 812-446-3110.
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BCB Zombie Band performing at Haunted Hollars
(Local News ~ 10/24/17)
Members of the Brazil Concert Band will appear as the BCB Zombie Band on Saturday during the Haunted Hollars at Forest Park. BCB musicians will be in a variety of Halloween costumes. Downbeat is at 6:30 p.m. at the band shell or pavilion if rain. Count von Huber has scared up some spooky tunes to include “The Addams Family,” “Funeral March of a Marionette,” “Monster Mash,” “Witches Brew,” “Last Rest” and several more frightening selections...
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Eric Eugene Edwards
(Obituary ~ 10/24/17)
Eric Eugene Edwards, 38, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday October 22, 2017 in his home surrounded by family. He was born June 20, 1979 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Dennis Edwards and Vikki Herbert Sparks. He was the owner of Allied Structural Detailing. ...
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Neva Sue (Blakely) Pefley
(Obituary ~ 10/24/17)
Neva Sue (Blakely) Pefley, 64, of Brazil, passed away October 16, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Neva was born October 27, 1952 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Mary Sue (Moulton) Blakely. She graduated from Martinsville High School in Illinois. ...
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Violet A. Blackford
(Obituary ~ 10/24/17)
Violet A. Blackford, 84 of Brazil passed away October 23, 2017, at 7:05 pm at Exceptional Living Center. She was born May 19, 1933, the daughter of John D. Lawson and Eva Webster Lawson. She graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1952. She worked for many years as a telephone switchboard operator. She later worked at The Fashion Store in Brazil...
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Anthony Eric Swank
(Obituary ~ 10/24/17)
Anthony Eric Swank, 24, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died at 12:57pm October 16, 2017 in Colorado Springs. Born in Clay County, Indiana March 12, 1993. He was the son of Jonathan Swank and Tina Knight Swank. He was a 2011 graduate of Clay City High School. He had worked for Terre Haute Chevrolet prior to moving to Colorado Springs. In Colorado he worked for Chevrolet and had been working construction laying flooring...
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Terror Mansion visited by the ‘undead’
(Local News ~ 10/24/17)
It’s been busy over at the Terror Mansion Haunted House sponsored by Christmas In The Park (CIP). Earlier this month CIP member Eddie Treadway said the organization would like to break the goal of 500 visitors, and possibly shoot even higher. On Friday, CIP members Linda Ray and Jeffrey Foulke estimated more than 350 people had walked the spooky halls of the fundraising event that supports their organization...
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Local church continues its annual park service, adds vendors
(Local News ~ 10/24/17)
Forest Park wasn’t as busy like years past during the first weekend of October, but a local church continued on with their community service program despite the cancellation of Fall Frenzy festival. Bee Ridge Congregation Church was involved in providing a community church service on the first Sunday of October at Forest Park during the Tri Kappa of Clay County’s Fall Frenzy. ...
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Duke Energy: Energy vampires sucking power from homes
(Local News ~ 10/24/17)
• The average U.S. household spends $100 a year on plugged-in electronics not in use • Use the Energy Slayer Calculator to help unplug electronic devices and save money CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Even when they aren't switched to the "on" position, energy vampires − TVs, laptops, cellphones, chargers and even coffee makers − are slowly draining electricity and money from your wallet...
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