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Clay County 13's march on to semifinals in state tourney
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Clay County 13-year-old all stars were very opportunistic against Riley in the Babe Ruth State Tourney quarterfinals on Wednesday evening. The Clay County squad fell behind 3-0 over the first two-and-a-half innings, but rallied strong thanks to some Riley miscues to score in the final four innings to pick up a 10-5 win. ...
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
A pedestrian was sent to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle early Tuesday morning. Clay County Sheriff Mike Heaton told The Brazil Times dispatchers at the Clay County Justice Center received a call at about 5:30 a.m., regarding a woman staggering along State Road 42, approximately one-half mile west of County Road 200 East...
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REMC provides announcement
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
Parke County REMC has begun working with its large power customers in implementing agreements, which allow for the interruption of service. Residential and small commercial customers are asked to voluntarily limit the use of electricity as much as possible...
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USDA issues DCP, ACRE reminder
(State News ~ 07/21/11)
INDIANAPOLIS -- USDA's Indiana Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Julia A. Wickard recently issued a reminder to producers that Aug. 1, is the final day FSA county offices may accept and approve Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) and Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE) contracts for crop year 2011...
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IRC sets up meeting for July 28
(State News ~ 07/21/11)
NASHVILLE, Ind. -- The Indiana Raptor Center (IRC -- formerly Return to the Wild), Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District (BCSWCD) and the Brown County Hills Office of the Nature Conservancy (TNC) will host an informative meeting on raptor habitat and preservation in the Brown County area...
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Master Naturalist Course
(Column ~ 07/21/11)
Do you know what the acronym is for remembering which trees have opposite branching? Or what trees the acronym stand for? Last year's Master Naturalist course participants learned that the acronym is "MAD CAT BUCK." It stands for Maple, Ash, Dogwood, Catalpa, and Buckeye...
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Prize winner!
(Community News ~ 07/21/11)
Tina and Scott Niehaus received their $10,000 grand prize check from new Rotary Club of Brazil President Duane Butt, which they won from the annual drawing at the conclusion of the annual Rotary Club of Brazil 4th of July Celebration. The Niehaus family said they would use the money to help pay for college expenses for their children...
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ISP traffic stop nets three arrests
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
A traffic stop late Wednesday night led to the discovery of a large amount of marijuana and the arrest of three Terre Haute residents. At approximately 11:52 p.m., Indiana State Police Trooper James Cruse initiated a traffic stop on a 2000 Kia for making an unsafe lane movement on United States 40, west of County Road 425 West...
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Homemakers honored at fair
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
Purdue Extension Health and Human Services Educator Peggy Davis believes the Clay County 4-H Fair Homemakers Day at the Fair is a long-standing tradition. "I would say decades," Davis said. "When I came here in 1996, it was well-established." The event took place Thursday. It was moved from the Hospitality Barn to the Exhibit Hall due to excessive heat...
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Carnival
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
Rock Run Church will host its Second Old Time Carnival from 6-8 p.m., Saturday, at the Forest Park Cow Palace. The carnival is free to the community and will feature games with prizes, along with gospel music and entertainment provided by Thom and Carla Eversole...
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Teen program
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
The Brazil Public Library will host a teen program Wednesday, July 27. The event, for youth 10-older, will run from 6-7:30 p.m. Those attending will be able to learn how to keep summer memories handy in a scrapbook accordion-style photo album. Those planning to attend are asked to bring 10-20 photographs...
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Meeting set
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
The Brazil Township Trustee will conduct a budget planning meeting at the Township Trustee's Office at 4 p.m., July 29. Taxpayers appearing at the meeting will be allowed to speak.
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Several take part in Rocket Shoot
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
All Addison West really wanted was a trophy. The 9-year-old daughter of Nancy Hatfield and Chris Fulford entered several projects this year at the Clay County 4-H Fair and only wanted to take a trophy home. She did just that Thursday, winning the Grades 3-5 Division of the Clay County 4-H Fair Rocket Shoot...
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Council votes in favor of resolution
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
The Common Council of the City of Brazil met for a special meeting Wednesday to consider a resolution, which would allow the restructure of debt. City Attorney Traci Lawson informed the council there is a need to build the city's debt reserve back up for upcoming projects, and Old National Bank had proposed the restructuring of payments on the Guaranteed Savings Performance Contract with Energy Systems Group, LLC...
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Top Showman!
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
Sixteen-year-old Callie Dayhuff was named the 2011 Clay County 4-H Fair Round Robin Showman of the year Thursday. Callie is the daughter of Jay and Cathy Dayhuff.
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Showmanship participants
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
Participants in the 2011 Clay County 4-H Fair Round Robin Showmanship event included (from left) Elise Miller, Kaleb Shonk, Callie Dayhuff, Whitney Halfhill, Ashley Seymour and Jessie Timberman.
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Traffic stop leads to morning arrest
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
An early morning traffic stop led to arrests in two counties Wednesday. At approximately 3:45 a.m., Clay County Sheriff's Department deputies initiated a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in rural northern Clay County. According to a press release from the CCSD, both the driver and passenger displayed suspicious behavior, and a routine check on the vehicle's information found the license plate to be false...
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All About Heart
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
The 2011 Clay County 4-H Fair Queen and Princess want to lead by example, living life with a song in their heart, a spring in their step and a kind word on their lips. "I hope to set a good example for the younger generation, so that little girls and others can look up to me as a good role model," 19-year-old Queen Emilie Gottsche said...
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Car Seat Station available
(Local News ~ 07/21/11)
The Clay County Sheriff's Department has established a Permanent Child Safety Seat Fitting Station for the inspection and installation of car seats. For more information or for an appointment, contact Sheriff Mike Heaton, Chief Dep. Rob Gambill, or Dep. Casey Judge at 446-2535 Ext. 5...
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Reunions
(Community News ~ 07/21/11)
The following is information regarding area reunions as provided to The Brazil Times: Brazil High School Class of 1976 The Brazil High School Class of 1976 will conduct its 35th class reunion at the Lake House Restaurant near Staunton. The reunion will be Aug. 6...
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