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Persistent Weeds
(Column ~ 04/03/13)
Farmers are faced with several challenges throughout a growing season, especially with weather-related difficulties like we had last year. One growing issue that farmers have to deal with is weeds that are resistant to herbicides. The weeds of interest to farmers include those in the pigweed family and marestail...
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Donation
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
Recently, local farmer Elvin Latta, in conjunction with America's Farmers Grow Communities, donated $2,500 to each the Cory Volunteer Fire Department and Clay County 4-H.
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Bowhunting program available
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
The Wabash River corridor provides important habitat for wildlife, which means it also provides ample opportunities to explore bowhunting. Explore Bowhunting is an outdoor conservation education program focusing on interaction with people and wildlife...
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Jasonville police ask residents to lock vehicles
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
JASONVILLE -- The Jasonville Police Department is asking residents to lock their vehicles in an attempt to cut down on a rash of recent break-ins. Assistant Police Chief James Gadberry stated the department has been taking several theft reports involving individuals entering unlocked vehicles...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 04/03/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Flower Removal It is time again for the fall and winter flowers to be removed from the graves at Calcutta Cemetery in Clay County. This is in preparation of the spring mowing season that will be starting later in April...
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Award ceremony to be April 19
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- Wabash Valley Outdoor Sculpture Collections and Arts Illiana recently announced a public award ceremony to honor the winners of the 2013 Max Ehrmann Poetry Competition will take place Thursday, April 19, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Rooney Library on the campus of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College...
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Election Board meeting schedule
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
The Clay County Election Board will be conducting informational meetings regarding the possibility of establishing vote centers within the county during the month of April. The meetings are open to the public and will take place on: Tuesday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m., at the Orange Building, Clay City,...
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Rev. William Earl Clark
(Obituary ~ 04/03/13)
Rev. William Earl Clark, 86, Brazil, passed away at Hickory Creek at sunset, April 2, 2013, following an extended illness. Rev. Clark was born Sept. 29, 1926, to Claude and Reva Clark. He graduated from Staunton High School and attended secondary education at Trevecca Nazarene College...
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Cause For Paws
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
Local Girl Scout Troop 2905 will host a pancake breakfast Cause for Paws to raise money for the Clay County Humane Shelter. This benefit will help the troop earn their Bronze Award. Cause for Paws will take place at the Renaissance Reception Center, Brazil, on Saturday, April 13, from 8-11 a.m. Presale tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Ticket prices at the door are $7 for adults and $5 for children...
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Church Program
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
The Little Historic Church at Carbon will conduct its monthly program Friday, April 5. A pitch-in dinner will take place at 6 p.m., with the program starting at 7. Entertainment will be provided by the Clay Community Choir, which will perform its Easter cantata, "Who Do You Say I Am?"...
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Gluten 101
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
The Brazil Public Library will host "Gluten 101: Just the Basics," April 18, at 6:30 p.m. Clay County Health Department R.N. Regina Yoder will present the seminar. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to the library by April 16. For further information, call 448-1981...
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Pie The Teacher!
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
Northview High School is inviting students to pie their favorite teacher's faces Friday, April 12. The cost to pie a teacher is $2, and the event will take place immediately after school in the back lot. All proceeds for the event will benefit the 2013 Post Prom...
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Town Trash Day planned
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
HARMONY -- On Tuesday, the town council of Harmony elected to have its official Town Trash Day later this month. Invitations will be sent to all town residents regarding the event. During its March meeting, the council initially set up the event for the middle of the month. However, with the possibility of cooler temperatures still in the near future, the council moved it to later in April, with a rain date schedule for early May...
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Screening available
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
Clay county residents will soon have a chance to be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Life Line Screening will take place at First Presbyterian Church, 210 N. Walnut St., Brazil, on Friday, April 12. Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries, irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms and hardening of arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. ...
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Art contest ends April 19
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Clay County is teaming up with Brazil Main Street to sponsor an art contest in celebration of Purple Day in Clay County. Purple is the color representing all types of cancer and the organizations want to make sure everyone is more aware of cancer...
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Commissioners pass ordinance
(Local News ~ 04/03/13)
On Monday, the Clay County Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 6-2013, regarding junk, trash, vehicles, buildings, weeds and other "detrimental conditions" for the county. The ordinance specifically states it is "unlawful for any person, firm or corporation owning or occupying real estate within the boundaries of the unincorporated areas of Clay County, Indiana, to maintain thereon a dangerous, dilapidated or unsafe structure, or to store, accumulate, keep or maintain junk, or to permit or maintain a growth of noxious or unsightly weeds.". ...
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Artesians rally past Knights' softball
(High School Sports ~ 04/03/13)
Times Staff Report MARTINSVILLE -- Defense played a key role Tuesday evening as Northview's softball team dropped a 5-4 season opening contest on the road at Martinsville. The Knights committed five errors in the game as the Artesians scored five runs despite having only six hits and striking out 12 times...
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Youth movement for Eels on the diamond
(High School Sports ~ 04/03/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor There is a distinct youth movement amongst Clay City's spring sports teams, but that certainly doesn't mean a lack of talent. With little experience at the varsity level, there will surely be some growing pains early on, but Eels' coaches feel their teams will round into shape as the season progresses...
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Ted 'Hollywood' William Pinnick
(Obituary ~ 04/03/13)
Ted "Hollywood" William Pinnick, 53, Brazil, passed away April 3, 2013, following a battle with cancer. Ted was born Jan. 14, 1960, in Baldwin, Mo., the son of William and Diane (Taylor) Pinnick. He graduated from Casey High School with the class of 1978. Ted had worked in many capacities at Great Dane Trailers, in Brazil, for the past 22 years...
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