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What will God see in all of us?
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/09/12)
To the Editor: This world is our training ground for the greater life to come. God has a specifically planned purpose for all of us to pursue. There is no place for laziness now or after we reach our eternal home. God holds us accountable for our actions...
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Reader urges others to write Congress
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/09/12)
To the Editor: A representative of the United States Postal Service, Ms. Cindy Klaiber, held a conference at the Harmony Firehouse last week to explain to Knightsville residents as to changes to expect likely in February 2013. She explained that postal services declines 27 cents since 2005 due to e-mail, fax machines, UPS, Fed-X and other means of connecting others...
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CCHS grateful for girl's act of kindness
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/09/12)
To the Editor: For those of us who work at a rescue, a humane shelter, or as a pet advocate, we will all tell you hate our jobs, we hat the fact that it even has to exist. Every day, we bear witness to the unspeakable acts of cruelty, neglect, abandonment and abuse by the hands of humans to innocent companion animals...
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Newly elected state official grateful for opportunity
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/09/12)
To the Editor: As the holiday season quickly approaches, I enter this chapter of my life with humility and gratitude in my heart. I cannot thank the people of West Central Indiana enough for allowing me to serve you and be your voice in the General Assembly during the 2013 legislative session...
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Congressman offers his take on the 'Fiscal Cliff'
(Column ~ 12/09/12)
While traveling the 8th District and listening to fellow Hoosiers during my first term in Congress, I have reached the conclusion that many constituents to not believe they are getting value for the tax dollars that come out of their paychecks and are sent to Washington, D.C...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 12/09/12)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Trash Reminder The Brazil City Garage recently announced it is asking all residents to place their trash out before noon, Monday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve). In addition, officials stated after Christmas, trash pickup will run one day behind normal schedule...
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Hoosiers dominate Central Connecticut State
(College Sports ~ 12/09/12)
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Central Connecticut State coach Howie Dickenman expected to endure a rough Saturday night in Bloomington. He never dreamed it would go quite this way. On a night that the nation's top scorer was held to just seven points, Matt Hunter finished with 40 -- becoming the first player from outside the Big Ten to score 40 points in a game at Assembly Hall, albeit in a 100-69 loss to No. 1 Indiana...
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Luck leads another Colts rally
(Professional Sports ~ 12/09/12)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Andrew Luck and Adam Vinatieri are at it again. The rookie quarterback led the Colts back from a 13-point second-half deficit Sunday, and the veteran kicker made a 53-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to give Indianapolis the lead and a 40-yarder a little later to seal a 27-23 victory over Tennessee...
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Patrons encouraged to attend Habitat meeting
(Local News ~ 12/09/12)
In 2013, Habitat for Humanity of Clay County plans to build a new home with a Clay County family partner. The home will be located at 703 S. Chicago Ave., Brazil. All Clay County families who are interested in applying for the next Habitat home must attend the informational meeting, scheduled for Jan. 17, 2013, at 6:30 p.m., at the Linking Education to Adults, Adolescents and Preschoolers (LEAAP) Center...
- Food Drive Collection (Community News ~ 12/09/12)
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 12/09/12)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 4-7-7 Pick Three-Evening 2-0-4 Pick Four-Midday 7-6-7-8 Pick Four-Evening 7-7-1-7 My 3-Midday 3-6-5 My 3-Evening...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 12/09/12)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 7-9-8 Daily Three-Evening 3-7-5 Daily Four-Midday 1-0-3-2 Daily Four-Evening 2-3-6-8 Cash 5 13-14-20-31-39 Mix and Match 17-21-24-28-47...
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Area support group to meet
(Local News ~ 12/09/12)
The local support group for anyone who has lost a child will meet Tuesday, Dec. 18. There will be a pitch-in dinner at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. Those interested are encouraged to bring a photograph of their loved one to share with the group...
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Charlotte A. Lucas
(Obituary ~ 12/09/12)
Charlotte A. Lucas, 85, passed peacefully Dec. 7, 2012. Charlotte was born in Brazil, Aug. 27, 1927. She was the younger of two children born to Howard and Helen (Conner) Lucas. Her older brother, Bill "Billy" Lucas preceded her in death. Prior to her teens, Charlotte's family moved to Indianapolis where her father found an employment opportunity during the late 1930s...
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Open House Scheduled
(Local News ~ 12/09/12)
Brazil residents Dave and Sheryl Snow recently informed The Brazil Times that the refurbishing of the Dick Johnson Community House is almost completed. In fact, an open house has been scheduled for the public. The event will take place from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 16...
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Republican Club To Meet
(Local News ~ 12/09/12)
The Clay County Republican Club will conduct its monthly meeting Monday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m., at the Kennedy's Crossing Bingo Center on Kennedy Crossing Road, across from the Northview High School tennis courts. Newly elected offices Ted Paris (President), Karen Burk (Vice President) and Lori Brown (Secretary/Treasurer) will be sworn in as officers for the 2013-14 term...
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Northview Christmas Spectacular scheduled
(Local News ~ 12/09/12)
Celebrate the season with students of the Northview High School Fine Arts Department as they present Christmas Spectacular 2012. Heartwarming carols, exciting band arrangements and loads of Christmas memories are just the beginning of an evening certain to capture the holiday spirit...
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Donations needed for ministry
(Local News ~ 12/09/12)
The First Christian Church Sewing Ministry is currently taking donations for the dresses, shorts and diapers they are making for children in Haiti. The ministry began in 2000 with just diapers, but this year the volunteers have expanded to sew dresses for Haitian girls and shorts for Haitian boys...
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Indiana In Brief
(State News ~ 12/09/12)
Elkhart County getting nearly 400 new jobs GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) -- A northern Indiana county that experienced the state's highest unemployment rate three years ago continues its rebound with nearly 400 new jobs expected to be created in the coming months...
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Visits with Santa and wagon rides
(Local News ~ 12/09/12)
For those in the Christmas spirit or trying to be, Christmas In The Park is providing ways to brighten the holiday. The community is welcome to drive through Forest Park to see the decorations and light displays, set up by various area businesses and organizations...
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