U.S. Congressman John Hostettler (Ind. 8th District) spoke to about 40 Rotarians Wednesday at the Brazil Family Restaurant.
The congressman updated the group on the immigration debate, contrasting solutions considered by the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives; high energy prices; the need to prevent a tax increase; and the situation in the Middle East.
After the meeting, Hostettler said he would like to participate in the candidates’ forum on Oct. 9, at 6 p.m., at the Clay County Fairgrounds, but was waiting to see when Congress recesses. Hostettler’s opponent, Brad Ellsworth, has not yet confirmed his plans, either.
Sheriff candidates Mike Heaton, Rob Gambill and Larry Pierce plan to attend. So do 44th District State Representative candidates Amos Thomas and Richard Thompson. Other candidates in attendance will be introduced and given two minutes to speak during the program. Watch The Brazil Times for further information.
The forum is sponsored by The Brazil Times, the Clay County Chamber of Commerce and Clay County Farm Bureau. The public is encouraged to attend.
HEAR IT NOW: Rep. John Hostettler’s speech can be heard in its entirety at:
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Saturday, August 19, 2006
County needs to develop ethanol policy, says consultant
By FRANK PHILLIPS
frankphi@hotmail.com
Clay County needs to develop a policy to decide “what you are going to do if an ethanol plant pops up,” Economic Development Specialist Jim Coffenberry told the Clay County Economic Redevelopment Commission Wednesday.
An unnamed group at Clay City is interested in starting an ethanol or biodiesel operation if they can received help and State Sen. John Waterman is interested, Coffenberry said.
Biodiesel may be more feasible for Clay County than ethanol, he said.
A big problem with ethanol is the cost of production and distribution, Coffenberry said.
Usually, the corn waste product from ethanol manufacturing is used as a cattle feed, therefore ethanol plants should be located near cattle operations to minimize transportation costs.
The current process of producing ethanol destroys much of the nutrient value of the corn by-product through distillation, said commission member Brian Wyndham. If more of the nutrients can be saved, it’s possible the corn residue could be sold for more money. Until value is added to the ethanol process, it won’t be economically feasible, Wyndham said.
Ethanol is 85 percent of the E-85 fuel becoming available at gas stations. Only engines made to use E-85 can burn that fuel.
frankphi@hotmail.com
Clay County needs to develop a policy to decide “what you are going to do if an ethanol plant pops up,” Economic Development Specialist Jim Coffenberry told the Clay County Economic Redevelopment Commission Wednesday.
An unnamed group at Clay City is interested in starting an ethanol or biodiesel operation if they can received help and State Sen. John Waterman is interested, Coffenberry said.
Biodiesel may be more feasible for Clay County than ethanol, he said.
A big problem with ethanol is the cost of production and distribution, Coffenberry said.
Usually, the corn waste product from ethanol manufacturing is used as a cattle feed, therefore ethanol plants should be located near cattle operations to minimize transportation costs.
The current process of producing ethanol destroys much of the nutrient value of the corn by-product through distillation, said commission member Brian Wyndham. If more of the nutrients can be saved, it’s possible the corn residue could be sold for more money. Until value is added to the ethanol process, it won’t be economically feasible, Wyndham said.
Ethanol is 85 percent of the E-85 fuel becoming available at gas stations. Only engines made to use E-85 can burn that fuel.
Navistar grand opening is Friday
By FRANK PHILLIPS
frankphi@hotmail.com
Navistar’s new operation will have its grand opening Friday at 11 a.m.
The building occupies the former Red Bird Garage location near the I-70 and S.R. 59 interchange.
Navistar’s property acquisition was made possible in part by infrastructure improvements to the area made with tax increment financing (TIF), said Jim Coffenberry, economic development specialist with West Central Indiana Economic Development District Inc., at Wednesday’s meeting of the Clay County Economic Redevelopment Commission meeting at the courthouse.
Because of tax captured from Navistar, “We’ll have more to invest as time goes on, if anyone is interested in developing the area,” Coffenberry said.
A TIF district captures tax money and uses it to improve the district.
“We can do more infrastructure improvements as needed,” he said.
frankphi@hotmail.com
Navistar’s new operation will have its grand opening Friday at 11 a.m.
The building occupies the former Red Bird Garage location near the I-70 and S.R. 59 interchange.
Navistar’s property acquisition was made possible in part by infrastructure improvements to the area made with tax increment financing (TIF), said Jim Coffenberry, economic development specialist with West Central Indiana Economic Development District Inc., at Wednesday’s meeting of the Clay County Economic Redevelopment Commission meeting at the courthouse.
Because of tax captured from Navistar, “We’ll have more to invest as time goes on, if anyone is interested in developing the area,” Coffenberry said.
A TIF district captures tax money and uses it to improve the district.
“We can do more infrastructure improvements as needed,” he said.
International Service Center opens
By FRANK PHILLIPS
frankphi@hotmail.com
Clay County has a new repair facility for trucks and buses.
Wiers International had a grand opening Friday at its new location, on the frontage road, just north of the I-70 and S.R. 59 interchange, across from Tonus Home Sales.
The dealership will handle International parts. The dealership was moved from its Terre Haute location, where it sold International Navistar trucks, to Brazil under the ownership of Tom Wiers. Wiers also owns nine other International dealerships in Michigan and Indiana.
“Navistar is to International, what Chevrolet is to General Motors,” he explained.
The business will be open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
It opened Aug. 4, International spokesperson Patti Jelen said.
There are eight bays in the garage, remodeled after it was purchased from Red Bird.
Among those participating in the ribbon cutting were Wiers, Clay County Economic Redevelopment Commission members Jack Braden, Brian Wyndham, Mary Jo Alumbaugh and Jan Howell, Mayor Tom Arthur and Clay County Commissioner Charlie Brown.
frankphi@hotmail.com
Clay County has a new repair facility for trucks and buses.
Wiers International had a grand opening Friday at its new location, on the frontage road, just north of the I-70 and S.R. 59 interchange, across from Tonus Home Sales.
The dealership will handle International parts. The dealership was moved from its Terre Haute location, where it sold International Navistar trucks, to Brazil under the ownership of Tom Wiers. Wiers also owns nine other International dealerships in Michigan and Indiana.
“Navistar is to International, what Chevrolet is to General Motors,” he explained.
The business will be open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
It opened Aug. 4, International spokesperson Patti Jelen said.
There are eight bays in the garage, remodeled after it was purchased from Red Bird.
Among those participating in the ribbon cutting were Wiers, Clay County Economic Redevelopment Commission members Jack Braden, Brian Wyndham, Mary Jo Alumbaugh and Jan Howell, Mayor Tom Arthur and Clay County Commissioner Charlie Brown.
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