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Mazie (Rissler) Bowles
(Obituary ~ 05/21/17)
Mazie (Rissler) Bowles, 88, Brazil, Indiana, passed away Wednesday May 17, 2017 at her home in Brazil with her family at her side. She was born the daughter of Roy Vernis Rissler, and Lelia Ada (Hofmann) Rissler on September 13, 1928 in Brazil. Mazie graduated from Brazil High School in 1946, and married Jon Bowles in 1947. She was a member of the Otter Creek Christian Church. Mazie enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking, gardening, birdwatching, and she spent many hours helping on the farm...
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JAIL BOOKINGS: May 18-20, 2017
(Local News ~ 05/21/17)
The following bookings were made during May 18-20, 2017: Robbins, Billy Dee: Possession of methamphetamine Buchanan, Lisa M.: Criminal trespass Frye, Jacque Lynn: Motion to impose sentence McKinley, Lori Ann: Possession of methamphetamine (F6) and Possession of paraphernalia (MC)...
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JAIL BOOKINGS: May 18-20, 2017
(Police Logs ~ 05/21/17)
The following bookings were made during May 18-20, 2017: Robbins, Billy Dee: Possession of methamphetamine Buchanan, Lisa M.: Criminal trespass Frye, Jacque Lynn: Motion to impose sentence McKinley, Lori Ann: Possession of methamphetamine (F6) and Possession of paraphernalia (MC)...
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CLAY COUNTY PLANNER May 22,2017
(Local News ~ 05/21/17)
The Indiana Heart Gallery has found a temporary home in Brazil at Yogi’s Frozen Yogurt iCafe & Fun Zone. The gallery, which features photos and information about children seeking adoptive families, will be on display at Yogi’s through Tuesday. The Brazil exhibit — available for viewing from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday — also coincides with Foster Care Awareness Month...
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REUNIONS
(Community News ~ 05/21/17)
The Brazil High School of 1947 will have a meeting to plan their 70th class reunion. If you would like to attend and/or have information about other classmates, call Suzanne Huber at 812-448-2025. The Brazil High School Class of 1948 will meet for lunch at noon Saturday, May 20, at the Brazil Family Restaurant. No reservations are necessary...
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System of Care meeting is June 6
(Local News ~ 05/21/17)
The Clay County Community System of Care (SOC) will host a meeting on Tuesday, June 6, at the Clay County YMCA. There will be a review of the group’s April meeting from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by coalition development/strategic planning discussion from noon to 4:30 p.m. A light lunch will be provided...
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Playhouse opens season with ‘Curtains’
(Community News ~ 05/21/17)
Putnam County Playhouse opens the 2017 season with the musical comedy, “Curtains.” The show will run June 1, 2, 3 and June 7, 8, 9, and 10. Tickets are available beginning May 28 from 2 – 3 p.m. at the Playhouse Box Office during their Open House. The Cast of Curtains will present musical numbers from the show during the Annual Open House and refreshments will be served...
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CLAY CITY HIGH SCHOOL Awards Day
(Community News ~ 05/21/17)
Awards Day — May 12, 2017 Greenwell Scholarships: Harley Sinders and Lindsey Steiner Roll and Dora King Moore Scholarship: MacKenzie Brossman Roy & Louie E. Lucas Scholarship: Harley Sinders Max and Helen Pierce Scholarship: Jarrett Fischer Virginia M. Buell Memorial Scholarship: Nathan Farmer...
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HONOR ROLLS Fourth Grading Period - Staunton Elementary
(Community News ~ 05/21/17)
All A’s: Levi Carr, Addi Dehart, Madilyn Dickison, Lillian Greenwood, Kholten Hogan, Wyatt Horn, Wyatt Jolly, Ashlyn Jones, Hannah Jones, Audrey King, Kamryn Lunsford, Anna Mattox, Aidan Maurey, David Morris, Emma Morris, Chloe Riddell, Charity Rodgers, Colbie Roggenbuck, Zendrie Shaw, Avery Spetter, Lucy Spradlin, AddaLee Thompson, Emalyn Turner, Matthew Willyard, Sofia Wilson, Aiden Wisley, Chase Woolery...
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Wegener’s Awareness run benefits hungry children
(Local News ~ 05/21/17)
It was somewhat cold and dreary, but Brazil resident Lecia Brown was very happy at least it wasn’t raining during the Wegener’s Awareness 5K Saturday morning at Forest Park. “I’m so thankful to everyone for coming out today,” Brown told the 32 runners and walkers who participated in the event despite the ugly weather. “We don’t have that great of a turn out, but small is mighty, right?”...
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Be cautious of slow-moving farm equipment
(Local News ~ 05/21/17)
Spring has sprung and farmers are busy preparing fields for planting, which means large slow-moving farm equipment will be traveling along the roadways. According to information from the Purdue Extension Office there are more than 58,000-plus farms in Indiana, and many of those farmers will be moving equipment between fields this spring, and again in the fall during harvest season...
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Risk of severe weather didn’t dampen spirit of first free concert
(Local News ~ 05/21/17)
The potential foul weather moved the first free concert and Armed Forces Day celebration activities at Forest Park, but it didn’t damper the spirit of the crowd who came out. “We’re really pleased with the turn out,” said event organizer and Brazil Parks Board Secretary Janet McClellan, admitting the rainy weather and grim forecasts might have kept the crowds away from Shane Lunsford’s concert. ...
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Are you OK?
(Column ~ 05/21/17)
Are you OK? Don’t know how many times I’ve answered that question since my father died on April 25. I understand that people are offering their condolences, and that is so nice of them. I’ve tried to put on my best smile when answering, but a couple of times the facade cracked and I struggled with tears to answer...
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This Week, That Year in Clay County: May 21-27, 1944
(Community News ~ 05/21/17)
The end of the war was yet some months away, but the Allied forces were making headway. At home, many Clay County men were seeing the world as member of the United States fighting forces. • The Nazi army was said to be preparing to make its next stand in northern Italy. Meanwhile, Allied forces have made gains of 18 miles in the last 48 hours, taking more than 6,000 German prisoners...
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Prevent Child Abuse of Clay County says thanks
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/21/17)
To the editor: Prevent Child Abuse of Clay County would like to thank the residents and businesses of Clay County for their part in Prevent Child Abuse month. We would like to thank French’s Funeral Home and Nick French, Brazil Main Street and First Farmers Bank & Trust for sponsoring the many pinwheel gardens in both Brazil and Clay City. ...
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