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Adopt a Pet ceases
      Because Carroll County has discontinued its animal control program, the Adopt a Pet series that appeared weekly in the Comet is no longer needed. If a new program is started, the Comet will consider reinstating the pet feature.
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Reunions
DCHS Class of 1998
      The Delphi Community High School Class of 1998 is planning an event for June 21. The whereabouts of the following are unknown - Jessica Beaver, Matt Brown, Eric Cox, Chris Garlinger, Summer Johnston, Samantha Spikes, Kendra Totten, Crystal Zborek, Darla Zink, Brian Hentzel, Josh Smith and Josh Si...
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Abbott files for third term
      Carl R. Abbott, life resident of the Delphi area of Carroll County, filed to run for re-election to the at-large county council seat as a Republican. Abbott has held the council at-large seat for two terms and is seeking his third.
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Donnelly opens new office in Kokomo
      Congressman Joe Donnelly has announced the opening of his newest congressional office, which is located in Kokomo City Hall. A member of Donnelly's staff will hold office hours on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Community Thank You
      Birthright of Delphi would like to thank all those who helped to make our annual Sanctity of Life and Celebration Shower for 14 years of service to the community a success. Sincere thanks also goes to all who attended, brought gifts, and everyone who supports Birthright and allows us to offer alt...
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What's Happening Elsewhere
      A GRANT TRAINING WORSHOP will be held Feb. 16 at the Tippecanoe Arts Federation, Lafayette. All eligible Region 4 organizations are invited to attend. For questions or for requested registration, contact Tetia Lee, Executive Director at tetial@tippecanoearts. org.
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Channel 2
      Programming for Feb. 6-13 is listed below: Wed., Feb. 6 - 7 p.m., Carroll vs. Delphi boys' basketball game. Thurs., Feb. 7 - 7:30 p.m., Live audio of Carroll vs. Tipton boys' basketball game, www.broadcastsport. net. Sun., Feb. 10 - 9 a.m., Live worship service, Flora First Baptist Church; 7...
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Announcements
      The TASTE OF TIPPECANOE is seeking artists for Artist Row. The show is open to any artist, age 18 or older, residing in Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Pulaski, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Warren, and White counties. Work must be original work of the entran...
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Bridge-A-Rama
      Bridge-A-Rama Bridge-A-Rama high scorers for January were Mary Kelly and Donnabelle Sieber with 4,000 points, Helen Schilling and Joann Vianco with 3,560 and Jane Smith and Vianco with 3,540.
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Births
      Seth and Sesaly (Duff) Reifert of Delphi are parents of a 6-pound, 13-ounce son, Josiah Dale, born Jan. 16 at Lafayette Home Hospital. Grandparents are Neda K. Duff of Delphi, Randy and Marti Duff of Rantoul, Ill., and Mike and Linda Reifert of Delphi. Maternal great-grandmother is Wanda Duff of D...
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Hospital Notes
      Opal Bowman is recuperating from surgery at St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center in Delphi.
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Change in reassessment information
      Upon reviewing the statutes regarding disaster relief, county assessor Doris McLeland has announced that any reassessments made to properties affected by the January flood will take effect for 2007 payable 2008 tax assessment.
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Library News
      Burlington The Burlington Community Library is announcing three new resources for patrons. These resources will aide in research and report projects for both students and adults.
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Burlington
Cheryl Milburn Burlington 566-3453
      Park Board will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Community Building. Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the town hall. All are welcome to attend. Classy Classic E.H. Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Burlington Community Library. Elgie Avery will be hostess.
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Washington Twp.
Marilyn Hile Deer Creek 859-4871
      Deer Creek Presbyterian Church will have its Lenten service at the church on Feb 6 at 6:30 p.m.. All are invited. On Feb 10 at the Deer Creek Presbyterian Church, worship will begin at 10 a.m. with Rev. Dave Herron. Following the service there will be a congregational meeting to consider and vote...
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Camden
Mary Whitfield Camden 686-2553
      Camden Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Fireman's Lounge. A footcare clinic will be held Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. at the Senior Citizen's Lounge. Dorcas Missionary Society of the Baptist Church will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 7 in the church fellowship hall. Devotions will be given by Mary Lou R...
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Card of Thanks
      Thanks to all of my friends & family for the prayers, support, cards, gifts, flowers and phone calls during my stay in the hospitals and at home.
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Business Briefs
      SELVEY HEATING AND COOLING, Rossville, is one of three national finalists for the Air Conditioning Contractors of America's (ACCA) 2008 Award for Excellence. The Rossville firm is a finalist in the Excellence in Residential Contracting category. Winners in each category will be announced at the...
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