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My venture into the Pilates form of exercise was more of a stumble than the kind of precise and fluid movement that the popular physical fitness system teaches. I think I was struggling with some sit-ups when Jerry, the instructor at the gym, said, "I think you'd like Pilates. More ... The Carroll County Council needs to be commended for its proactive approach to learning that the county may have a significant shortfall in reserve funds. Rather than point fingers, the council formed a three-person committee of its own members to learn the facts. More ... Long-time contributor to the Comet's church page, Wayne Sheagley, died last week. Mr. Sheagley had been providing a Bible verse each week in the Comet and its predecessor, the Hoosier Democrat, for over 50 years. Wayne's brother, George, did not want to see his brother's tradition end, so he will continue to supply the weekly Bible verse in memory of his brother. More ... Who is watching out for you? Could it be a passerby, a previous firefighter, or an offduty Carroll County sheriff's deputy? Yes, it was all three - Mike Thomas of Flora, a county deputy. He was on his way to a Purdue girls' basketball game when he saw black smoke coming from the west gable of the barn at the Rick and Connie Brown property on SR 18 West. More ... At the Feb. 19 commissioner's meeting a noted Carroll County business person stated retired persons do not contribute to the economy. As a retired county resident (taxpaying for 45 years), I deem this remark a blatant, absurd, disrespectful attack directed toward retired senior citizens. More ... This has bothered me for a while now and I feel that something should be done about it. First, let me ask you one question - would you take your dog to potty on your family's grave stones? I would hope everyone would answer no. I pass the Camden Cemetery almost every day. More ... Tell us starting Wednesday at our web site, carrollcountycomet.com Each week the Comet polls its readers on a different topic. Vote online at carrollcountycomet.com starting each Thursday, and then click the Comments link to send us an email voicing your opinion. The best responses will be printed the following week. More ... If our government leaders are really serious about lowering health care costs and reducing unnecessary diseases, a very important step would be the passage of long overdue, bipartisan legislation granting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authority over tobacco products. More ... |
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