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Local News May 14th, 2008
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A farmer's market in Delphi
Comet staff report
      Delphi Main Street will hold an organizational call-out meeting tonight, May 14, at 5 p.m. on the second floor meeting room of the city building at Main and Union streets. The purpose will be to gauge support for a farmer's market and to establish guidelines for the first year of operation.
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How to take care of your kids and still be a philanthropist
Al Jackson
      If you are like a large number of Americans you were somewhat disgruntled to learn that at your death you will not be able to leave the considerable buildup in your qualified retirement plans (QRP) to your children without suffering a tax thrashing (up to 70% or more in taxes paid at death) or pe...
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FSSA receives approval to expand SCHIP coverage
Comet staff report
      More Hoosier children are now eligible for health insurance coverage. The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) announced last week that the federal government has approved the state's request to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The approval means approximat...
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Dates announced for Advancing Hoosier Women in Business Seminar series
Comet staff report
      Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, and the Indiana Small Business Development Center Network will again host the Advancing Hoosier Women in Business seminar series during summer 2008. The event will be held in four locations: Rensselaer, Jasper, Marion,...
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Volunteer steps forward for Camden Fall Festival
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
      Camden's new tax rate and the Fall Festival were among topics discussed at the Camden Town Council meeting last Thursday night. Clerk-treasurer Pat Casserly said the general fund rate was raised slightly from $1.05 to $1.08. The allowable rate for the general fund was $1.1417, but the council app...
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Pollution prevention grants available
Comet staff report
      Innovative businesses, schools or municipalities may reap financial rewards by applying for a Pollution Prevention (P2) grant through the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) by Aug. 29, 2008. P2 grants are intended to help organizations develop and implement pollution prevention...
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State appellate court sides with county prosecutor
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
      The Indiana Court of Appeal, in a ruling issued May 9, determined the Carroll County Prosecutor's Office met the "burden of establishing a prima facie case" involving Clint Jervis of Rossville in August 2007.
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'Guys and Dolls Jr' is next Stargazers 'boffo' production
Comet staff report
      Auditions for Delphi library's Stargazers production of "Guys and Dolls Jr." will be May 27. All actors who want to audition should call the library at (765) 564- 29292 to register. The musical will be performed July 25 and 26.
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Lock-Up is successful MDA fundraiser
Comet staff report
      A massive arrest of local leaders in Carroll County on May 8 benefitted the Muscular Dystrophy Association. They participated in the MDA Lock-Up at the Wabash & Erie Canal Center in Delphi. Twenty-five local "jailbirds" generously volunteered to serve their time behind bars for the MDA.
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Historic farms sought for rural preservation award
Comet staff report
      Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana welcomes nominations for the 2008 John Arnold Rural Preservation Award. The award recognizes the preservation and continued agricultural use of historic farm buildings in Indiana.
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Two Wargos receive awards
By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer
      Dr. Stephen Wargo and his son, Peter, both of Delphi, received awards earlier this year from the University of Asian Martial Arts Studies and martial arts organization The Alliance. Dr. Wargo was named Mixed Martial Arts Master of the Year, inducted into the U.S.A. Hall of Fame and awarded a doct...
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