Thanks to those who helped during Fishing Fun Day

To the editor:

The Brazil Parks and Recreation Board would like to thank all individuals, businesses and organizations that helped in any way with the 11th annual Fishing Fun Day held at Craig Park September 12.

The Crowd numbered in excess of 200 people. More than 90 children and their families spent the morning fishing and enjoying time with one another. The day started our a little chilly but eventually the sun came out and it warmed up to be a perfect day. And the fish were biting. Early on 9-year-old Landon Pieske caught a catfish weighing over three pounds. Free Cokes and hot dogs were available to everyone present. Each child 12 and under received a prize.

Brazil is fortunate to have such beautiful parks. And Brazil is also fortunate to have so many kind and giving people to help with this project. This is truly a community effort.

Thank you to Brian and Connie Wyndham, Karen McQueen, the Brazil City Fire Department, the Brazil City Police Department, Clay County Sheriff's Department, Coca-Cola Refreshments and Megan Grey-Bayler and Leann Grey-Jackson, Janet Wise McClellan, the family of Kitty Brooks, Jack's Bait and Tackle Shop and Dee and Jack Elder, Cloverleaf Health Care, The Brazil Times, Maddie Swearingen, Josey Moore, Arletta and Roy Kellar, Walmart, Mary Lee Steuerwald, George Musgrave, Charity Norris and Marv Moon.

A special thank you to L.T. Clark and his family, Janice Clark, Dabren Slack, Dan Slack, Hunter Slack, Yates Clark, Robbyn Clark, Eric Trusler, Jennica Trusler, Wren Trusler, River Trusler, Brandon Baumgartner, Krystal Baumgartner, Braydon Baumgartner, Emma Baumgartner, Jason Brown, Addie Stoelting, Josh Stoelting, Mazie Stoelting, Max Stoelting, David Clark, Sidalee Clark, Sailor Clark and Shiloh Clark. They all patiently shared their knowledge and expertise about fishing with the kids. More importantly, they shared their enthusiasm and love of nature.