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USDA seeking applications to help expand, create jobs
(Local News ~ 05/15/13)
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that USDA is seeking applications from qualified organizations to provide technical assistance to rural businesses to help them expand and create jobs. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty...
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Hints on maintaining tomatoes
(Local News ~ 05/15/13)
Nothing beats having a nice, juicy, ripe tomato on the dinner table. Everyone has their favorite type of tomato. For me, nothing can compare to a Roma. Even though it's hard to agree on what is the best type of tomato, everyone will agree that it is awful when you end up with a bummer tomato crop...
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'White vegetables' are essential, too
(Local News ~ 05/15/13)
WEST LAFAYETTE -- Colorful vegetables are promoted as key to a healthy diet, but white vegetables, especially potatoes, shouldn't be forgotten, according to a Purdue University expert. "Potatoes are a great source for potassium, and only 3 percent of American adults consume the recommended daily intake for this mineral that's essential to healthy blood pressure," distinguished professor of nutrition science Connie Weaver said. ...
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Crop insurance planting date near
(Local News ~ 05/15/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Heavy rainfall, floods and cool temperatures across the Midwest have slowed planting this spring. For crop insurance, the final planting date for corn in Indiana is June 5. The final planting date for soybeans is June 20. Here are some basic guidelines if those planting are unable to do so because of an insurable cause of loss by the final planting date. Planters may:...
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Public Record
(Police Logs ~ 05/15/13)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse May 14: Circuit Court State Criminal Charges Thad A. Burdette, 52: 1. Operating a Vehicle With An ACE of .15 or more, 2. Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated...
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Indiana Lottery
(Other Record ~ 05/15/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Tuesday and Wednesday in the Hoosier Lottery: Tuesday Daily Three-Midday 1-3-9 Daily Three-Evening 3-2-3 Daily Four-Midday 7-1-8-2 Daily Four-Evening 9-4-7-8 Mix and Match 2-6-11-14-20 Cash 5 1-2-6-23-37...
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Illinois Lottery
(Other Record ~ 05/15/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Tuesday and Wednesday in the Illinois Lottery: Tuesday Pick Three-Midday 1-9-4 Pick Three-Evening 2-8-7 Pick Four-Midday 4-9-0-8 Pick Four-Evening 3-0-3-1 My 3-Midday 6-8-3 My 3-Evening 0-3-5...
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National Nursing Home Week!
(Local News ~ 05/15/13)
Brazil Mayor Brain Wyndham reads an executive order to recognize National Nursing Home Week during a balloon-releasing event at the Exceptional Living Center on Monday.
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Hazel Anita Mace Mayer
(Obituary ~ 05/15/13)
Hazel Anita Mace Mayer died at Royal Oaks Health Care on April 16, 2013, at 9:32 a.m. She was 95 years old. A celebration of life will take place at First Presbyterian Church in Brazil on May 19, at 2:30 p.m. Born Feb. 21, 1918, in Harmony, she was the second of eight children born to Lewis Victor and Margaret Opal Butler Mace. ...
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Reuions
(Community News ~ 05/15/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: Van Buren Alumni Reunion Plans are in place for an alumni reunion for Van Buren High School graduates. Those interested in attending the alumni reunion are encouraged to e-mail vanburenbluedevils@gmail.com...
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Carbon council meets
(Local News ~ 05/15/13)
CARBON ---- The Carbon Town Council met for its regular monthly meeting recently at the Carbon Town Hall. Council members first heard from town attorney Eric Somheil, who presented the board with a new ordinance he'd written concerning the installation of new water meters in town...
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Field Day Action!
(Local News ~ 05/15/13)
Bobby Styck, 6, finishes up his sprint during the Meridian Elementary School Field Day Tuesday morning. Bobby is the son of Robert and Kayla Styck and is in Katie Sims' kindergarten class.
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Romas addresses Rotary
(Local News ~ 05/15/13)
During its weekly meeting Wednesday, the Rotary Club of Brazil hosted speaker Rachel Romas, a Brazil native who has headed the area's Relay for Life program for 11 years, to discuss her involvement with the American Cancer Society (ACS). Romas was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer earlier in her life and underwent two years of chemotherapy and radiation. ...
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Staunton meets, annexes property
(Local News ~ 05/15/13)
STAUNTON -- The Staunton Town Council met recently and carried a motion to annex a property and incorporate it as part of the town limits. Town Attorney Traci Lawson read the ordinance that outlined the annexation to council members and a vote followed. The property is located at 612 E. Columbus St...
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Memorial ride set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/15/13)
The first War on Terrorism Ride -- in honor of United States Army Spc. Arronn Fields -- will take place Saturday. The event will begin in Indianapolis at the Southside Harley Davidson shop, 4930 Southport Crossing Place. Those participating will officially leave the business at 11 a.m...
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