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'Artie Shaw Orchestra' to perform at area theatre
(Local News ~ 10/28/10)
TERRE HAUTE -- The "Artie Shaw Orchestra" will make a stop at The Indiana Theatre today on a national tour celebrating the 100th anniversary of the famed Big Band Leader's Birth. The sad fact is that Artie Shaw almost lived to see this event, having passed away just six years ago at the age of 94. ...
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Bird Health Awareness Week
(Column ~ 10/28/10)
Poultry production is a thriving industry in Indiana. Evidence of this can be found by looking at the 2007 Census of Agriculture that reveals that Indiana had 6,928,062 pullets and 5,971,062 Turkeys. Those numbers allowed Indiana to be ranked fifth in the nation for pullet production and seventh in Turkey production in 2007. ...
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Crop Adviser conference set
(State News ~ 10/28/10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The annual Indiana Crop Adviser Conference will take place Dec. 14-15, at the Indianapolis Marriott East hotel, 7202 E. 21st St. The conference is for Certified Crop Advisors, who counsel farmers, ranchers and others in the agriculture industry...
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Purdue greenhouses get attention
(State News ~ 10/28/10)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will tour Purdue University greenhouses at 4 p.m. Monday to get a preview of the work that will come from a $4.88 million grant for LED lighting research. Cary Mitchell, a professor of horticulture and project director for the grant, said Purdue researchers will collaborate with Rutgers University, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Orbital Technologies Corp. ...
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Ghoulish birthday
(Local News ~ 10/28/10)
To celebrate Founder's Day -- Oct. 31, the birthday of Julliette Gordon Lowe -- Girl Scout Troop No. 2242 had a costume party recently. Participating during the Oct. 25 meeting, which took place at the Clay County Senior Center, included (back, from left) Allison Betts, Daniells Carter, Hannah Slater, Macci Litz, Shelby Cobb, Emilie Floyd, Ariella Engle, (front), Lainey Montgomery, Evie Noel, Halle Miller, Lily Flora, Sydney Maurer and Kate Youngblood...
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They've got spirit!
(Local News ~ 10/28/10)
Jack's Fine Foods, 117 E. National Ave., Brazil, was one of several area businesses to display their pride in the Northview High School Football team this week. The business painted its front windows with, "Jack's Meat Market says: Grind The Panthers! Do this Boys," as well as "Intimidate and Dominate." Many area businesses decorated in honor of the Knights, who will face Class 4A's top-ranked Evansville F.J. ...
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They've got Spirit!
(Local News ~ 10/28/10)
Adamson's East Side Laundry and Dry Cleaning honored the NHS football team with the display, "The Panthers are all washed up. It's Knight Time!"
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Historical Society to meet
(Local News ~ 10/28/10)
The Clay County Historical Society will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, in the lower level of the museum. The guest speaker will be Steve Buchanan, from the Raccoon Lake area. The public is invited to attend.
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Judith Marie Martin Buis Gieseking
(Obituary ~ 10/28/10)
Judith Marie Martin Buis Gieseking, 67, Brazil, passed away at home Oct. 26, 2010, at 8:25 p.m., following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 24, 1943, in Terre Haute, the daughter of Hiram Densford and Beulah Muriel (Miller) Martin. Judy graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in Elementary Education and later received a Masters degree in education as well...
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Three arrested in burglary ring
(Local News ~ 10/28/10)
Three Clay County residents are currently in jail for burglary allegations, while authorities continue to look for another suspect. On Wednesday, the Clay County Sheriff's Department released information regarding an ongoing investigation into the suspected burglary ring that began in early October when two separate burglaries were reported from the same unidentified residence...
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Results from final straw poll
(Local News ~ 10/28/10)
The Brazil Times launched its final straw poll Oct. 22. The final non-scientific poll closed officially at noon, Thursday. Voters had a full week to participate in the online poll. A straw poll or straw vote is a vote with nonbinding results. Straw polls provide important interactive dialogue among movements within large groups, reflecting trends like organization and motivation...
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Ghoulish treats!
(Local News ~ 10/28/10)
Exceptional Living Center will host a Trick-or-Treat event Friday, from 6-8 p.m. The business is located at 501 S. Murphy Ave., Brazil. Ghoulish treats will be available. Children are encouraged to bring their grandparents and will be able to register for a bicycle. For more information, call 446-2636.
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BMV to extend operational hours for election IDs
(State News ~ 10/28/10)
INDIANAPOLIS -- R. Scott Waddell, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), announced that BMV license branches will extend hours of operation on Monday, and on Tuesday, to issue state ID cards and driver's licenses that may be used for identification at a poling place...
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High-flying offenses on display tonight
(High School Sports ~ 10/28/10)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Tonight's second round sectional battle between Northview and Evansville F.J. Reitz won't be the first time that the Knights have faced a top-ranked opponent on its home field. Northview is hoping to recreate the last time that a No. 1 ranked team visited as the Knights claimed a 20-0 victory against a Curtis Painter-led Vincennes Lincoln team in 2003. Painter, as everyone now knows, went on to play for Purdue University and now the Indianapolis Colts...
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Defenses geared up for sectional struggle
(High School Sports ~ 10/28/10)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor In week 10 of the football season, it's all about tweaking this or fine-tuning that, there isn't much time to make any big changes when you have to game plan for an unfamiliar opponent. That is the case this week as the Knights get ready for defending state champion Evansville Reitz tonight at 7:30 p.m. With a very large crowd expected for the game, Northview coach George Gettle discussed how the Knights are getting ready for the biggest challenge of the year...
- Trick-or-Treat times set (Local News ~ 10/28/10)
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Community Notes
(Local News ~ 10/28/10)
The following is a list of upcoming events provided to The Brazil Times: Haunted Manor Christmas In The Park will present "A Night at the Manor," today and Saturday. Times are 8 p.m.-midnight Cost is $10 per person. Group rates will be available by reservation only. Call 446-1811 or 812-835-2144 for information...
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State Bound!
(Local News ~ 10/28/10)
Marching Knights set for ISSMA State Finals Some things just go together. To give a few examples, mashed potatoes aren't the same without some gravy. Thanksgiving isn't the same without Turkey. And the Class B Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) State Finals aren't the same without the Northview Marching Knights...
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