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Brazil Buzz
(Column ~ 07/27/11)
Folks ask, "Have you ever experienced heat like this?" I quickly respond to the weather related question with a nod. Truth is, I have endured other scorching hot summers and suffered some consequences in the past. I recall some extreme scorchers, during my youth and a couple hotter than average summers, not quite so long ago, as well...
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Harmony Happenings
(Column ~ 07/27/11)
I reported last week some dates for Clay County Retired Teachers. One of those will need to be changed. We had said the Executive Session (all officers, some former officers and committee folks) would meet on Sept. 20. Andy Thomas called to say that the 20 would be an important district meeting at Covington. He would like all those people to attend the meeting...
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Historical Society to meet Monday
(Local News ~ 07/27/11)
The Clay County Historical Society will meet Monday, Aug. 1, in the lower level of the museum. The board meets at 6 p.m., and a membership meeting is set for 6:30 p.m., for the annual "inside picnic" dinner. Meat will be provided. Those interested in attending are asked to bring covered dishes...
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Donation
(Local News ~ 07/27/11)
Associates with the Kroger store in Brazil recently conducted, "Cruise-In With Kroger," a benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Clay County. The event raised $300, all of which was recently donated. On hand for the donation were (from left) Dylan Herbert, Kroger associate Jonathan Herbert, Habitat for Humanity of Clay County President Rogene Morge, Kroger associate Nathan Meeker, Habitat member Cheryl Steuerwald and Kroger Co-Manager Aaron Reynolds. Not pictured: Kroger associate Adam Clark...
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Theresa Lynn Denny-Dickison
(Obituary ~ 07/27/11)
Theresa Lynn Denny-Dickison, 70, Brazil, went to be with the Lord July 25, 2011. Theresa was born April 9, 1941, in Rosanna, Ky., as the daughter of Clarence Heck. She was a homemaker and member of the Church of the Living Christ in Harmony. Mrs. Denny-Dickison was preceded in death by grandsons Jeff Perkins and Jeffery Cole Denny...
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Zenes D. Dalton
(Obituary ~ 07/27/11)
Zenes D. Dalton, 91, passed away at Good Samaritan Nursing Home July 27, 2011. Zenes was born Sept. 21, 1919, the son of David and Letha (Lawson) Dalton. He attended the Union School House. Following school, he was an avid farmer. Zenes was a farmer for more than 80 years...
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Rosalie Moss
(Obituary ~ 07/27/11)
Rosalie Moss, 80, Indianapolis, formerly of Hazelwood, passed away July 17, 2011. She was born July 28, 1930, in Brazil. Rosalie had been the office manager at the L.J. Davis State Farm Insurance Agency in Plainfield for 20 years. She had also worked for the State of Indiana in the departments of Public Welfare and Corrections for a total of 10 years...
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Meeting set
(Local News ~ 07/27/11)
Members of the American Legion Post 2 will meet Thursday at the V.F.W. Post 1127 meeting hall. The board will meet at 6 p.m., with the regular meeting scheduled for 7.
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Youth program
(Local News ~ 07/27/11)
The Brazil Public Library youth program will take place Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. Those attending will make five stamped lunch bags in preparation for school. The program is free and open to all youth. For further information, call 448-1981.
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Kids Day
(Local News ~ 07/27/11)
The Moose Lodge No. 780, 225 S. Depot St., Brazil, will conduct a Kids Day at the facility Saturday, from 1-3 p.m. The Brazil City fire and police departments will be at the event. Fingerprint ID checking will also be available. For further information, call 448-1496...
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U.S. 40 yard sale inspires cookbook
(Local News ~ 07/27/11)
After taking a roundtrip promotional tour across United States 40, Patricia McDaniel, chair of the Historic National Road Yard Sale, got the idea for a cookbook containing regional recipes. While on her trip, McDaniel, of Dublin, Ind., only ate at local restaurants, bed and breakfasts and people's homes...
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Successful summer
(Local News ~ 07/27/11)
Youngsters taking part in the YMCA of Clay County Summer Day Camp have been very busy. According to camp co-director Becky Sinclair, the camp has averaged approximately 65-70 students in recent weeks, but the number was quite higher during the early portion of summer...
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Animal control discussed
(Local News ~ 07/27/11)
A handful of Clay County residents attended the Common Council of the City of Brazil Wednesday to voice concerns regarding animal control. Several residents recently approached the Clay County Commissioners requesting the installation or enforcement of animal control in the county. On Wednesday, some of those residents presented the council with a copy of a petition they had handed out, saying many county residents had signed...
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Forest Park G.C. hosts Optimist
(Local News ~ 07/27/11)
On Monday afternoon, Forest Park Golf Course played host to the annual Brazil Breakfast Optimist Junior Golf Tourney with participants in five different age groups on hand. Rockville rising sophomore, Andrew Weisheit was the overall scoring leader and won the boys 14-15 age group with an impressive 36-35 score for a 71. ...
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