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Dealing with arthritis
(Column ~ 06/26/13)
Numerous adult farm and ranch operators are affected with arthritis, which is an inflammation of a joint. Working on a farm requires individuals to climb up steep slopes, lift odd and heavy objects, walk long distances holding heavy items and grip items tightly for extended periods of time...
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Experts weigh in on farm bill
(State News ~ 06/26/13)
WEST LAFAYTTE -- Three Purdue University agricultural economists agree that another extension of the 2008 farm legislation is a distinct possibility following the U.S. House's defeat of the proposed farm bill. Chris Hurt, Otto Doering and Roman Keeney, who closely follow developments of farm legislation, question whether Republican leadership in the House will allow debate on the contents of the farm bill again anytime soon...
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Reminder issued on land, holdings
(State News ~ 06/26/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Julia Wickard recently issued a reminder that foreign persons with an interest in agricultural lands in the United States are required to report their holdings and any transactions to the United States Secretary of Agriculture...
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Mud Run slated
(Local News ~ 06/26/13)
The 2013 Clay County 4-H Fair will get off to a big start Saturday, July 6, with two events. The annual Queen/Princess Pageant has been scheduled for 7 p.m., and will take place at North Clay Middle School. However, before the pageant, 4-H'ers will take part in the first Mud Clover Run at the fairgrounds...
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Fair Schedule
(Local News ~ 06/26/13)
The following is a list of events scheduled to take place during the 2013 Clay County 4-H Fair: Saturday, July 6 9 a.m. -- Mud Run, Fairgrounds 7 p.m. -- Fair Pageant, NCMS Sunday, July 7 1 p.m. -- Dog Show, Show Arena Monday, July 8 10 a.m. -- Bicycle Rodeo, Clay Co. Justice Center...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 06/26/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Euchre! The Posey Township Euchre group meets at the Staunton Community Center for euchre games at 12:45 p.m., on Tuesdays. The event is open to the public and there is no age limit for those interested in participating...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 06/26/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following transactions took place at the Clay County Justice Center June 25: Awaiting Arraignment Riley, Kristopher S., 34 Field, Joshua H., 34 Trammell, Joey, 53 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Foster, Christopher M., 27...
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Court News
(Court News ~ 06/26/13)
Clay County Courthouse The following transactions took place at the Clay County Courthouse June 25: Circuit Court State Criminal Charges Susan Willene Atterson, 49, 1: Possession of methamphetamine 2: Possession of paraphernalia 3: Criminal trespass...
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Bernard J. McKinney
(Obituary ~ 06/26/13)
Bernard J. McKinney, 79, Brazil, passed away unexpectedly, June 25, 2013, at his home. He was born, November 26, 1933, the son of Arthur and Jessie (Watson) McKinney. Bernard joined the United States Army in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1957...
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Orin 'Mac' McCullough
(Obituary ~ 06/26/13)
Orin "Mac" McCullough, 85, Pemberville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Mercy St. Vincent's Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on August 7, 1927 in Brazil, to Russell and Mary Virginia (Hudson) McCullough. On Nov. 25, 1954, he married Margaret Mary Brunette in Brazil, and she preceded him in death on Dec. ...
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Rosemary Frances Jackman
(Obituary ~ 06/26/13)
Rosemary Frances Jackman, 82, Brazil, and formerly of Bridgeton, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 10:10 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Union Hospital at Terre Haute. She was a retired registered nurse for the former Vermillion County Hospital at Clinton, retiring in 1995 with 42 years of service...
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Indiana Lotteries
(Other Record ~ 06/26/13)
INDIANAPOLIS --Here are the winning numbers selected Tuesday and Wednesday in the Hoosier Lottery: Tuesday Daily Three-Midday 8-1-2 Daily Three-Evening 3-8-7 Daily Four-Midday 1-0-1-0 Daily Four-Evening 9-4-9-8 Cash 5 4-7-13-24-30 Mix and Match 7-21-33-39-46...
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Illinois Lotteries
(Other Record ~ 06/26/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Tuesday and Wednesday in the Illinois Lottery: Tuesday Pick Three-Midday 7-9-8 Pick Three-Evening 7-7-8 Pick Four-Midday 6-2-7-0 Pick Four-Evening 2-2-4-3 My 3-Midday 9-8-2 My 3-Evening 7-2-0...
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Lane closures on I-70 begin today
(State News ~ 06/26/13)
VIGO COUNTY -- The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) recently announced there will be 20-minute closures on Interstate-70 lanes in Vigo County beginning Thursday, June 27, from 11 p.m., until 6 a.m., weather permitting. Crews will be removing the structural steel beams on the Frye Road Overpass Bridge, located near the 13-mile marker...
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Reunions
(Local News ~ 06/26/13)
The following are a list of upcoming reunions in the area as provided to The Brazil Times: Nichols Reunion The Nichols reunion will take place June 30, at Forest Park. A carry-in dinner will take place at 12:30 p.m. For further information, call 812-986-2876...
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Brazil Concert Band to perform
(Local News ~ 06/26/13)
The Brazil Concert Band, under the direction of Matthew S. Huber, will present "America First: A Grand Patriotic Extravaganza" Sunday, June 30, at the special time of 7:30 p.m. The concert will take place at Forest Park rain or shine. In celebration of the upcoming Independence Day, the band will include all the patriotic favorites in a red, white and blue theme...
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Duke Energy In Action
(Local News ~ 06/26/13)
Approximately 11 associates with Duke Energy were at the YMCA of Clay County Wednesday through the organization's Duke Energy In Action program. The workers -- all with Clay County ties and from Duke Energy facilities in Brazil, Terre Haute and Sullivan -- were on hand to help with landscaping, painting, the removing of power poles from the Y's soccer fields and power washing...
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Finkbiner sentenced
(Local News ~ 06/26/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- A Brazil man was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison Wednesday. Richard L. Finkbiner, 39, Brazil, stood stoic in front of U.S. District Judge William T. Lawrence as the sentence was read. "By your horrible acts, you show you have no compassion for your fellow humans, especially children," Lawrence said. "You are the predator that parents are concerned about when their children are using the Internet."...
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Trespass leads to altercation
(Local News ~ 06/26/13)
One Clay County resident was arrested late Monday evening after trespassing onto another man's property and causing an altercation. Kristopher Riley, 34, got into a dispute at approximately 10 p.m., Monday evening when he, while intoxicated, allegedly broke through a fence at a property on County Road 235 West and allegedly attempted to attack a juvenile...
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