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Could the third time be the charm for Clay City?
(High School Sports ~ 03/13/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Clay City Eels make their third straight trip to the Martinsville Regional for a Saturday afternoon battle and a potential berth in the Class A semi-state. The path has been a familiar one as the Eels, but Clay City is hoping for more success than they have had the previous two years. The Eels lost in overtime, 58-50 to Hauser in 2012 and had a positively frigid shooting day in falling to Jac-Cen-Del last year 48-38...
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Pond management questions are answered
(Column ~ 03/13/14)
The weather is starting to warm up and you might be thinking about building a pond this year or thinking about how you could help control pond problems this summer. If so, then this news article is for you as I have compiled a list of some of the questions that are asked from time to time that dealt with pond management...
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Workshops to cover fruit, vegetable food safety
(Features ~ 03/13/14)
A series of workshops presented by Purdue Extension will focus on food safety practices for fruit and vegetable farms. "Good Agricultural Practices from A to Z" will be held in March and early April at a variety of locations around the state. The workshop will include sessions on health and hygiene, water quality and treatment, animals and animal products, sanitation on the farm, documentation and recordkeeping, and farm food safety plans...
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Daughters of the American Revolution
(Community News ~ 03/13/14)
The next monthly meeting of the Clay County chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is scheduled for Thursday, March 20. It will take place in the basement of the Clay County Historical Society, 100 E. National Ave., Brazil. The event will start at 6:30 p.m., and a light supper will be provided...
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Coalmont residents face multiple meth-making charges
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
A Coalmont couple faces multiple drug-related charges after authorities uncovered the beginnings of a meth lab and multiple precursors used to make the drug. Wesley A. Sapp, 36, Coalmont, and his girlfriend, Andrea Mechelle "Shelly" Jeffrey, 34, were charged March 7 with felony charges of dealing in meth, possessing meth and chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance and maintaining a common nuisance. ...
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Hardest Hit Fund may be hard to get
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
Local officials are frustrated with the complexity of the application process for a state grant aimed at tackling abandoned homes. Brazil City Planning and Zoning Administrator Teresa Glenn said that after attending a webinar on the Hardest Hit Fund recently, the process is a little more complicated than officials had hoped; however, they are not giving up...
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Knightsville: Grant would help pay for $1.5M water improvement project
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
The town of Knightsville is hoping a water improvement project will have a significant impact on its water loss. Officials say the town's ability to secure a state grant is an integral part to the process. Town officials are preparing to apply for a $450,000 grant to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, which will help fund an estimated $1.5 million water improvement project...
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Fundraiser for local burn victim is Saturday
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
The community is coming together to support a local mother who sustained burn injuries last fall. Amanda Overshiner of Brazil has been hospitalized since October for severe burns after falling into a fire in her back yard when she experienced a seizure...
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Women's Day Out Luncheon is Saturday
(Community News ~ 03/13/14)
Women are encouraged to wear pink or red from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday for the Women's Day Out Luncheon at the Brazil First Christian Church. Those attending can receive blood-pressure checks and blood-glucose screenings, as well as witness a heart scan presentation and ask Nurse Practitioner Julie Schneider health-related questions. A fitness speaker and breast cancer survivor will provide information, as well...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 03/13/14)
The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse March 11-12: Circuit Court State Criminal Charges Kevin M. Brannon, 20, 1: Illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage Levi Thomas Stearley, 22, 1: Criminal mischief Brek B. Meunier, 27, 1: Resisting law enforcement 2: Public intoxication 3: Disorderly conduct...
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Jail Bookings: March 10-11
(Police Logs ~ 03/13/14)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings were made at the Clay County Justice Center between March 10-11: Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Smith, Randy L., 35 Probation Violation Smith, Randy L., 35 Serving County Sentence Okulovich, Anthony E., 52...
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Court News: March 7-10
(Court News ~ 03/13/14)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse March 7-10: Circuit Court State Criminal Charges Wesley A. Sapp, 36, 1: Dealing in methamphetamine 2: Possession of chemical reagents or precursors with intent to manufacture a controlled substance 3: Possession of methamphetamine 4: Maintaining a common nuisance...
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FCCLA State Conference
(Community News ~ 03/13/14)
Attending the FCCLA State Conference from Clay City Jr/Sr High School were, from left, FFCLA Advisor Connie Bailey, Lauren Ream, Abby Gayhart, Erin Freeman, Alli Durbin, Mikayla Schopmeyer, Taylor Miller and Madelyn Ames. The FCCLA Leadership Conference was held in Indianapolis on March 6-8. ...
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Genealogy classes to begin soon
(Community News ~ 03/13/14)
The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society will soon offer a series of Beginning Genealogy Classes. In the classes you will learn how to fill out genealogy charts, how to record and organize information, where to find information to extend your family tree, and how to search online and in repositories...
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CRADLES to highlight Chamber lunch meeting
(Community News ~ 03/13/14)
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting will be at noon on March 18 at the YMCA Community Room. The guest speaker will be Mary Yelton with CRADLES. CRADLES is a family learning ministry dedicated to Cultivating, Responsible, Adults Developing, Leadership, Education and Self-sufficiency...
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Delta Theta Tau to host luncheon
(Community News ~ 03/13/14)
The local chapter of Delta Theta Tau is hosting a Taste Treat Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26 at North Clay Middle School. Tickets for the event are $10, which includes a sample of more 20 recipes, drinks and a cookbook. Delta Theta Tau's Alpha Omega chapter in Brazil was chartered in 1924. Fundraisers include the Taste Treat Luncheon, hanging flower basket and pots of geranium sales as well as holiday cheeseballs. The sorority is also planning a 5k run this May...
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Duncan graduates from Marine Corps recruit training
(Community News ~ 03/13/14)
Jackson Duncan has finished his 13 weeks of Marine Corps recruit training and graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, Calif., on March 7 as a U.S. Marine. Duncan is a 2013 Clay City High School graduate.
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Family Career and Community Leaders of America awards
(Community News ~ 03/13/14)
Receiving special awards at the Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Conference was former Clay City High School graduate Alissa Dyer Roberts. Roberts received her 25-year pin as a FCCLA Advisor alongside Connie Bailey. Bailey received the FCCLA Distinguished Service Award for her dedication and commitment to the organization. Roberts was Bailey's first state FCCLA president in 1981...
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Parks board switches from Pepsi to Coke
(Local News ~ 03/13/14)
The Brazil Parks and Recreation Department signed a three-year contract with Coca-Cola Company this week, ending a long-standing relationship with PepsiCo. The contract means the city's parks, pool and Clay Youth League will exclusively provide the soft drink company's products, in exchange for cash, product and prizes to the parks and youth league activities...
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