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Taking mystery out of land leases
(Column ~ 10/15/09)
As harvest time goes on, farmers and landowners are going to start thinking about the coming year. The future can be a scary image in farmers' eyes since it is usually full of mystery. One thing that farmers can start thinking about and dealing with now to help alleviate some of the mystery is to discuss their land leases with their landlords...
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Fight back against dessert attack
(Column ~ 10/15/09)
A dessert with protein? Impossible. Read on for "almost-home" exception to the empty-calorie dessert rule. (Shh! It really does have six grams of protein per serving). Remember when mom would make bread or rice pudding for dessert and it tasted just wonderful? Bread pudding with raisins was my favorite, because we were less likely to have rice. ...
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Loan limit for program increased
(Community News ~ 10/15/09)
Julia Wickard, Executive Director for USDA's Farm Service Agency in Indiana, recently announced the loan limit for its Guaranteed Loan Program has been increased to $1,112,000, effective Oct. 1. The limit is adjusted annually based on the "Prices Paid to Farmers Index," composed by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)...
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USDA now issuing CRP payments
(Community News ~ 10/15/09)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Julia Wickard, State Executive Director for USDA's Farm Service Agency in Indiana announced recently beginning Oct. 5, the USDA began issuing $29,519,082 in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments to eligible producers in the Hoosier State...
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Center expands program
(Community News ~ 10/15/09)
TERRE HAUTE -- The Wabash Independent Living and Learning Center, Inc. (The WILL Center) provides free assistance to persons 55 and older who are blind and/or visually impaired. The WILL Center has assisted more than 370 visually impaired seniors -- free of charge -- to maintain their independence...
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Honored!
(Local News ~ 10/15/09)
AL ASAD, Iraq -- Spc. John Burk, Brazil, and Sgt. Richard Knight, Speedway, both members of the 138th Quartermaster Support Company in Brazil, attached to the 751st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 10th Sustainment Bridgade, were awarded Combat Action Badges for their reaction to incoming rounds on Camp Ramadi. The two soldiers positioned themselves on top of their headquarters roof and waited for the order to return fire...
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United Way to host 'Power to the Purse'
(Community News ~ 10/15/09)
TERRE HAUTE -- The Women's Professional Division of the United Way of the Wabash Valley will host the 2009 Power of the Purse luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Hulman Civic Center. The luncheon is in support of the United Way of the Wabash Valley's Success by 6 Program...
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Organization sets up fundraisers
(Local News ~ 10/15/09)
Christmas In The Park will conduct fundraisers in the upcoming weeks. The first fundraiser will be "A Night At the Manor," which will again be at the "Poor Farm Market" at 3546 E County Road 100 S in Center Point. The haunted event will run from 8 p.m.-11 p.m., on Oct. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31. Tickets are $8 per person...
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Women's club sets up Tuesday meeting
(Community News ~ 10/15/09)
TERRE HAUTE -- The Christian Women's Club of Terre Haute is inviting the community to a "Little Red Wagon" luncheon at the MCL Meeting Room in the Meadows Shopping Center in Terre Haute on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. Bridgette Clements, Riley, will present "The Healthy Chocolate," the main speaker for the event will be Betty Kramer, St. Peters, Mo., with music provided by Judy Lints, Clay City...
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Grand opening!
(Local News ~ 10/15/09)
Samson & Delilah Styling Salon celebrated the grand opening of its new location, 514 W. National Ave, Wednesday morning. On hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony were (from left) Brazil Planning Administrator Stacy Gibbens, Common Council of the City of Brazil member Sam Glover, co-owner Neisha Richey, Lia Sophia representative Kelly Maffioli, co-owner Kim Sullivan, Chamber member Tiffany Cook and Chamber President Phil Redenbarger. ...
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Imogene R. Brown Phillips
(Obituary ~ 10/15/09)
Imogene R. Brown Phillips, 92, Indianapolis, died at her residence Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009. She was born Sept. 10, 1917, in Vigo County. She was a cafeteria worker in Executive Cafeteria at Allison's, and also a former counterperson at Haag's Drugs...
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Public Record
(Police Logs ~ 10/15/09)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings occurred at the Clay County Justice Center during Oct. 14-15. Awaiting Arraignment Morton, Kirk B., 47 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Jeffrey, Robert William Scott, 35 Turpin, Erin M., 35 Failure to Appear...
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County bands set for regional
(Local News ~ 10/15/09)
The "second season" for state marching bands continues Saturday. Both the Northview Marching Knights and Clay City Imperial Regiment will compete in Regional competition this weekend at Evansville Central High School. Regional competition is the second level of state competition in the Indiana State School Music Association Marching season. Semistate action will take place Oct. 24, with state finals taking place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Oct. 31...
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Community Notes
(Calendar ~ 10/15/09)
The following is a list of upcoming events provided to The Brazil Times: Decorated for donations! The Brazil Times will pick a newsstand box where all proceeds from the stand will go to a charity. The box will be decorated for indication. All proceeds from any decorated box this month will go to breast cancer research. This month's decorated newspaper box is located at McDonald's in Brazil...
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Waterman to speak at meeting
(Local News ~ 10/15/09)
State Sen. John Waterman (R-Shelburn) will speak in Clay County next week. Waterman will speak at the Clay County Senior Center, 120 S. Franklin St., Brazil, at 7 p.m., Monday. The event is sponsored by the Clay County Republican Club and the public is invited to attend...
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Ghastly Work!
(Local News ~ 10/15/09)
Christmas In The Park committee members LaCinda Taylor (left) and Lisa Wallen make ghastly preparations in "The Morgue" room for the fundraiser, "A Night At The Manor," Thursday evening. Open from 8-11 p.m. tonight and each weekend until Halloween, the haunted house, with more than 14,000 square-feet of fright-filled rooms and mazes, is located at "Poor Farm Market," 3546 East County Road 100 South, Center Point...
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Student winners in poster contest announced
(Local News ~ 10/15/09)
By KIMBERLY GLEASON Times Staff Reporter Two Clay County fifth-graders will soon see their posters on billboards. Clay City Elementary student Morgan Idland and Staunton Elementary student Elan Puerner are the two grand champion winners of the Clay County Health Department Anti-Tobacco Poster Contest entries, among the elementary schools...
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Dance Dance!
(Local News ~ 10/15/09)
The YMCA of Clay County will host an adult dance from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24. YMCA members will be admitted free while others will be asked to donate $5 to YMCA scholarships. DJ Milo Miller will provide music for dancing and listening...
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Area church sets up chili dinner
(Local News ~ 10/15/09)
The Knightsville United Methodist Church is inviting everyone to warm up with a big bowl of chili. The church's third-annual all-you-can-eat chili dinner will take place at from 4-8 p.m., Friday Oct. 23, at the Knightsville Community Center. Tickets, which come at a price of $5, may be purchased from any member of the church, by calling Pastor Scott at 446-6683 or at the door...
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Halloween Party!
(Local News ~ 10/15/09)
The American Legion Post 2, 1015 S. Forest Ave., will conduct a Children's Halloween Party, beginning at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31. There will be a costume contest. For more information, call 443-8611.
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Sullivan ends Knights' season at soccer sectional
(High School Sports ~ 10/15/09)
BY CLAY CUNNINGHAM Times Staff Reporter TERRE HAUTE -- The Northview girls' soccer team saw its season come to an end during the Terre Haute South sectional, dropping a 4-1 decision to Sullivan on a dreary, chilly Thursday evening. On what would become an unfortunate theme for the Knights, they fell behind early when Caryssa West slid a shot past Northview goalie Shalee Hathaway, giving the Golden Arrows a 1-0 just over 10 minutes into the first period...
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Knights fall short in five-game thriller on senior night
(High School Sports ~ 10/15/09)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor Fans got five games of pretty intense volleyball action during Thursday's senior night for Northview. Not only were seven seniors honored before the game, but the Knights rallied from two games down to force a fifth game that went to the wire before Northview fell to Plainfield, 25-16, 25-16, 17-25, 21-25, 15-13...
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Knights gunning for WIC championship tonight at Brown County
(High School Sports ~ 10/15/09)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview Knights found out who their opening round sectional foe would be in two weeks and now the Knights have the task of wrapping up a Western Indiana Conference championship tonight when they visit Brown County at 7 p.m...
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