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Windom, full USAC Silver Crown field on tap for Action Track
(Professional Sports ~ 04/03/14)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor This weekend starts an exciting season of racing in the Wabash Valley as The Terre Haute Action Track hosts the historic USAC Silver Crown Series for the "Sumar Classic" on Sunday afternoon. The 100-lap event kicks off the 2014 season and a starstudded field will be on hand in pursuit of a win on the historic half mile oval...
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Extension educator answers questions about garden soil health
(Column ~ 04/03/14)
Over the last few days, we have had several individuals contact the Extension Office asking about soil and how to improve their garden soil. Hopefully this newspaper article will help answer some of those questions. If you have more after reading, don't hesitate to contact the Extension Office for more information...
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Area Small Farm Clinic planned for Wednesday
(Community News ~ 04/03/14)
The Area Small Farm Clinic is on Wednesday, April 9. The clinic will feature six break-out sessions that will allow each person to attend two programs of their choice during the evening. A short general session will be followed by presentations on backyard poultry, soil management, pasture management, commercial vegetable production, farm recordkeeping and starting a food business. ...
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Case family recognized for property ownership
(Community News ~ 04/03/14)
The Woodland Owners Awards Banquet was held March 29 in Clay County at St. John's Christian Church, Center Point. Forester Jack Nelson, who is pictured at right, presented the awards to the Case family. The Case family has owned the property near Bridgeton for over 100 years. ...
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Community Supported Agriculture program set for summer's bounty
(Community News ~ 04/03/14)
The Community Supported Agriculture program is returning to White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, for the upcoming growing season. Community Supported Agriculture allows individuals to purchase shares of garden bounty from organic crops. Shareholders can expect a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs each week...
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Club News
(Community News ~ 04/03/14)
Tri County Home Ec Club The March meeting of the Tri County Home Ec Club was held at the home of Ruth Timm on Tuesday, March 18, with Jean Rowings as her co-hostess. President Jeanne Steuerwald opened the meeting with a prayer blessing the evening's meal. After the meal and social time, gifts were won by Laura Kennedy and Steuerwald...
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Poll book demonstration scheduled at meeting
(Local News ~ 04/03/14)
Jason Jacobs, Clay County Election Clerk, will demonstrate the new electronic poll books during the monthly meeting of the Clay County Democrats at 7 p.m. on April 15 at the Clay County Senior Center on South Franklin Street. The public is invited to attend...
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Little Historic Church to host monthly program
(Community News ~ 04/03/14)
The Little Historic Church at Carbon will conduct its monthly program Friday, April 11. There will be a pitch-in dinner at 6 p.m. The program is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. This month, entertainment will be provided by The Community Choir. All are invited to the program...
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Local cheer teams to participate in nationals
(Community News ~ 04/03/14)
Tumble Express Cheer will travel to Chicago in April to participate in the National Cheer Championship. The teams will host a dress rehearsal at Van Buren Elementary gymnasium on Sunday, April 6, from 4-6 p.m. Admission is free. A concession stand and free-will donations will be accepted, with proceeds to offset costs of Nationals. For more information, contact Sara Stallcop at 442-5300 or sstoelting@hotmail.com...
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Women's Club to meet this month
(Community News ~ 04/03/14)
The Christian Women's Club of Terre Haute is hosting a "Clean Sweep" Luncheon at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, in the MCL Meeting Room at Meadows Shopping Center. The speaker will be Martha Heinhorst from Mahomet, Ill., to discuss "Joy When Happiness is Gone."...
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Girl Scout Day Camp is in June; register by May 1
(Community News ~ 04/03/14)
Girl Scout Day Camp is June 16-20 for all girls kindergarten through 12th grade. Those interested must register by May 1. Call Tammy Bond, 812-236-6016, for more information.
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Persistent rain leads to flood warnings in Clay County, elsewhere
(Local News ~ 04/03/14)
Rescue personnel throughout Indiana have been busy rescuing people from high water caused by this week's persistent rainfall. For example, Indiana Conservation Officers in Brown County rescued New Haven woman and two young boys Wednesday night who were in a sport-utility vehicle that stalled in rising waters...
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Northview FFA competes
(Local News ~ 04/03/14)
In March, several Northview High School FFA members competed at the District 7 Leadership Contest. They are, (at left, below) front, from left, Kenzie Mager, Madison McDonald, Sydni Britton, Justine Smith and Sierra Wagle; and back, Andrew Brown, Paige Stevenson, Asher Mace, Neil Lewzader, Mannah Mace and Lainey Latham. ...
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New valve may fix Clay City's brown water woes
(Local News ~ 04/03/14)
A water management company may have not only pinpointed the source of Clay City's brown water issue but also has a solution to solve the town's water woes. Brown water has been an ongoing issue for the town, and Lewis Melling, a representative from Layne -- a global water management, construction and drilling company -- presented his firm's findings to the town board on Tuesday...
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Housing authority board to meet next week
(Community News ~ 04/03/14)
The Brazil Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will host its monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, at the BHA offices, 122 W. Jackson St., Brazil.
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Clay County 4-H Council to host fish fry, auction on Saturday
(Community News ~ 04/03/14)
The Clay County 4-H Council is hosting a Jonah Fish Fry from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at the county's 4-H fairgrounds. Adults can eat for $8, while children eat for $6. There will be a silent auction, as well.
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A look back ... March 26-30, 1974
(Local News ~ 04/03/14)
March 26, 1974 - A three-year-old child died of smoke inhalation at a house fire in Brazil. - Clay Community School Superintendent Glen Munro will visit Brazil High School on March 27 to present a student survey and building proposal information for Clay County high schools...
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Court trial in tainted cornbread case moved to June
(Local News ~ 04/03/14)
The court trial in the case against a Brazil woman accused of tainting food during a pitch-in dinner last year has been pushed back to this summer. Kelli Muncie-Sturgeon, who faces 11 misdemeanor counts of criminal recklessness as a result of the alleged October incident that resulted in several people becoming ill after eating cornbread containing a synthetic ingredient, will now next appear in court at 9 a.m. on June 18...
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