Money skills guide given to newlyweds
     Money management is something all married couples have to contend with. That's why Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita has created the "Money Skills for Newlywed Couples" booklet.
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Council responds to property tax increase opponents
By Debbie Lowe
     Opponents to the proposed county-levied property tax increase visited the Carroll County Council meeting Thursday morning to address concerns with the county leaders.
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Fall Festival is Saturday
     The annual Fall Festival promises a fun-filled day of music, food, entertainment and more in Camden on Saturday.
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Purdue Garden Calendar
SEPTEMBER HOME (Houseplants and indoor activities)
By B. Rosie Lerner rosie@purdue.edu
     Prepare storage areas for overwintering tender flower bulbs and garden produce.
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Emerald ash borer found in White County
     An infestation of the emerald ash borer (EAB), an exotic species of beetle that kills ash trees, has been confirmed at Indiana Beach campground in White County. As a result, the DNR will issue a quarantine for most ash products and some other wood products in the remainder of the county. The quarant
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Additional human cases of West Nile virus are found
     State health officials report three new human cases of West Nile virus in Marion, St. Joseph, and Tipton counties. West Nile virus has been identified in 48 counties in Indiana so far in 2006, with a total of four human cases.
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Indiana Beach's Cornball Express receives top ranking
     The Cornball Express at Indiana Beach Amusement and Camp Resort in Monticello has been ranked as one of the Top 20 Wooden Roller Coasters in the World for 2006.
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Burlington
Cheryl Milburn Burlington 566-3453
     Plans are being finalized for the annual Burlington Fall Festival to be held Sept. 13-17. The all-community worship service will be held Sept. 17 at the park beginning at 10 a.m. Pastor Steve Cole will speak and Joyful Noise will bring special music.
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Washington Twp.
Marilyn Hile Deer Creek 859-4871
     Deer Creek Presbyterian Church will resume its Adult Sunday School classes starting Sept. 10 at 9:15 a.m. and Children's Sunday School follows the Children's Story during worship.
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Camden
Mary Whitfield Camden 686-2553
     Camden's annual Fall Festival and town-wide garage sales will be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rain date is Sunday.
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Bringing family history to life
'Carroll County on the Same Page' event
By Jennifer Archibald
     Phyllis Hornback Myers says genealogy really becomes fascinating when you come to know your ancestors.
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Quilting is back in vogue
By Dee Dellenbach
     For many years, Marge Peterson happily quilted with the ladies at Flora United Methodist Church until the group dwindled down to just three women.
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Afternoon outings getting to be a habit
By Dee Dellenbach
     Every month, 70 guests are served a scrumptious threecourse meal in a cozy atmosphere. The food is served by good-natured waiters, the entertainment is top-notch and the after-lunch games are a ball.
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