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Watch for our slithering friends
(Column ~ 06/10/10)
Just the other day, I was reminded of our slithering friends. My slithering friend ended up being a black snake with a yellow ring around its neck, making it easy to identify as a Ringneck Snake. Just because I was able to identify it doesn't mean I wanted it around me as I worked in my yard. What it did mean was that I was not in danger since Ringneck Snakes are nonpoisonous...
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How to make summer fresh broccoli salad
(Column ~ 06/10/10)
This tasty treat from our "Dining with Diabetes" class is packed with the taste of summer and is good for you too. Enjoy: Ingredients Quick and Easy Chop the broccoli florets and set aside. Place remaining ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mix well...
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Corn farmers can run for ICMC board
(Local News ~ 06/10/10)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana corn farmers interested in directing how the state's corn checkoff dollars are invested are encouraged to run for election to the Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) board of directors. ICMC directors are responsible for overseeing the effective and efficient investment of corn checkoff funds in programs that strengthen Indiana's corn industry. ...
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WaterAlert now available
(Local News ~ 06/10/10)
Those interested may now receive instant, customized updates about water conditions by subscribing to WaterAlert, a new service from the U.S. Geological Survey. Whether watching for floods, interested in recreational activities or concerned about the quality of water in a well, WaterAlert allows to receive daily or hourly updates about current conditions in rivers, lakes and groundwater when they match conditions of concern...
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Registration for beginning genealogy class now open
(Local News ~ 06/10/10)
TERRE HAUTE -- Registration for the Beginning Genealogy August 2010 course is now open. Due to the popularity of the class and limited seating, early registration is recommended. The Beginning Genealogy August 2010 course is sponsored by the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society and is being hosted by the Vigo County Public Library, located at 7th and Poplar Streets in Terre Haute...
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Volunteer fire department to have benefit breakfast
(Local News ~ 06/10/10)
The Reelsville Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a benefit breakfast Saturday for Nathan Kendall. The event will take place from 7-11 a.m., at the fire station. Nathan, 23, is the son of RVFD firefighter David Kendall and was severely burned in an explosion at his home in Reelsville March 31...
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Fiber being donated for oil spill
(Local News ~ 06/10/10)
WEST TERRE HAUTE -- White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, is contributing to a fiber recycling effort to help control the oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico and beyond by donating alpaca fiber to Matter of Trust, a hair for oil spills program...
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Community Notes
(Local News ~ 06/10/10)
The following is a list of upcoming events provided to The Brazil Times: Intersection closed Extended through Friday, June 18, weather pending, the intersection of State Road 59 and Pinckley Street will be closed while the City of Brazil conducts water line repairs and replacement...
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Reunions
(Local News ~ 06/10/10)
The following is a list of information regarding upcoming area reunions as provided to The Brazil Times: Sheese/Rambo Reunion The Sheese/Rambo Reunion will take place Sunday, June 13, beginning with dinner at 11 a.m. The event will take place at Forest Park Shelter No. 12...
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Public Record
(Police Logs ~ 06/10/10)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings occurred at the Clay County Justice Center during June 9-10, 2010. Awaiting Arraignment Brashier, Ezra J., 19 Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Pleake, Jeanna A., 23 Anderson II, Tommy J., 19 Persons under 21 with BAC .02...
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Walt Evans Decorators wins parade award
(Local News ~ 06/10/10)
INDIANAPOLIS -- A Clay County business came away with a few awards from the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade. Walt Evans Decorators, Inc., Brazil, constructed two of the parades, one of which won the Sweepstakes Trophy, the highest prize for floats in the parade...
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Another home to be rehabilitated
(Local News ~ 06/10/10)
Another home is set to be rehabilitated through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). During Wednesday's meeting of the Common Council of the City of Brazil, a local company was awarded the contract to do work on the property, located at 908 N. McGuire St...
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A 'Glee'ful time
(Local News ~ 06/10/10)
Today, Northview High School will host a program "glee" fully derivative of a runaway smash TV show. This week, the school has hosted "Glee Camp," a musical production inspired by the immensely popular Fox series "Glee," which depicts life within a high school show choir. The camp has drawn 21 (18 female, 3 male) high and middle school students from all over the area...
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Officials conduct manhunt
(Local News ~ 06/10/10)
An Illinois man wanted on an active felony arrest warrant and suspected of allegedly holding a former girlfriend against her will with a handgun during a domestic dispute Thursday morning is the focus of a manhunt by law enforcement. According to information provided by the Clay County Sheriff's Department, Clay County 911 dispatchers received a report that Edward Lee Doran, 40, entered a rural Cory residence and held a woman and her two children against their will while in possession of a handgun.. ...
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Dinner set!
(Local News ~ 06/10/10)
The Popcorn Festival of Clay County will conduct its second themed dinner Sunday prior to a performance by the Brazil Concert Band. The dinner will consist of Italian beef, Au gratin potatoes, slaw, iced tea, lemonade or iced water. The price is $7.50 for adults and $4 for children 10-under. The price also includes dessert...
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Knights finish in eighth at Washington Regional
(High School Sports ~ 06/10/10)
Times Staff Report WASHINGTON -- The golf season came to a conclusion for most of the area boys' high school golfers on Thursday afternoon at the Washington Regional at Country Oaks Golf Course. The Northview Knights shot a score of 333 to place eighth on Thursday while Terre Haute South finished in a tie for the final qualifying spot for the state finals, but Jasper advanced on the strength of its fifth players' score...
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