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July 18, 2007 / Front Page

Camden turns back the clock to celebrate 175th birthday

By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer

The town of Camden has not thrown itself a big birthday party since its sesquicentennial 25 years ago. For a place with such a long and storied history, the time has come to celebrate again. More...

County's first queen presented new crown

By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer

Jane Williams Kearns was the first queen of the Carroll County 4-H Fair, in 1958. She was honored Saturday night at the county's 50th queen contest. She was given a dozen long-stemmed red roses, a plaque, and a real crown. More...

Public urged to participate in Land Use Plan

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

Area Plan Commission Zoning Administrator Dale Huffer announced a public meeting about the comprehensive land use plan development will be held July 26 at 7 p.m. in the 4- H Community Building in Flora. More...

Local News

Duke Energy offers customers incentives to reduce AC use

Comet staff report

During the long, hot summer months, electricity consumption increases as customers use more power to keep their homes cool. More...

Celebrations to mark World Breastfeeding Week

Comet staff report

The White and Carroll County WIC programs are sponsoring a celebration in recognition of World Breastfeeding Week. The celebration will take place on Aug. 2 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Head Start Building in the Monticello City Park and on Aug. More...

Motorists who break work zone laws face stiff fines, possible jail time

Comet staff report

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is reminding motorists that breaking the law in Indiana's highway work zones will result in stiff fines and possible jail time. More...

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Opinions & Letters

Midwest Memo

Reading material

by Alan Shultz

I'll always remember the regular trips my mom took my sister and me on to the library. The library was our refuge from any woes, a quiet place with the promise of adventure or reflection or a good laugh. More...

Speak up, or forever hold your peace!

In times of financial stress and worries, communication becomes the glue that holds a community together. When contention abounds, reining in feelings and information is sometimes the inclination, but it is exactly what is not needed. More...

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Faith

Andy, Barney, and Bible study

A typical Bible study usually begins with participants opening the Scriptures. But the past few weeks, members of the Mayberry Bible Study at Jubilee Fellowship have started their studies by watching an episode of "The Andy Griffith Show. More...

DIRECTORY OF AREA CHURCHES

SS=Sunday School SW=Sunday Worship

AMERICUS UNION NON-DENOMINATIONAL: Larry Williams, pastor. SW: 10 a.m. BRINGHURST UNITED METHODIST: Larry DeVos, pastor. SS: 9:30 a.m., SW: 10:30 a.m. BROOKSTON CHURCH OF CHRIST: 206 N. Prairie Street, Brookston. Ron Guzman, minister. More...

Delphi churches plan joint worship service

Comet staff report

First Presbyterian Church and St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, both in Delphi, will hold a joint worship service and communion at St. Matthew's July 29 at 10 a.m. A catered luncheon will follow the service. More...

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Education

Local named woman teacher of the year

Lacey R. Stoner Berger, formerly of Delphi, was named the Power of One Teacher of the Year in Grand Rapids, Mich. Berger is a full-day kindergarten teacher at Benton Harbor Charter School Academy in Benton Harbor. More...

EDUCATION NEWS

REUBEN WOODRUFF of Cutler received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science - international relations Cum Laude from Carleton College, Northfield, Minn., during its 133rd commencement exercises held on June 9. More...

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Public Records

Because the public has a right to know…

In an effort to help our readers understand what government meetings are happening when and where, the Comet will now print upcoming meetings on a weekly basis. Wednesday, July 18 Delphi Board of Works: 12 noon. More...

Police & Fire Calls

Police reports are gathered from available records on file at local police departments. This information is a matter of public record and does not imply quilt or innocence. More...

Real Estate Transfers

Richard E. Roberts and Marilyn R. Roberts to Anthony J. Dore and Mary Grace Dore, W.D. GMAC Mortgage Corp. to Federal National Mortgage Ass., Corporate Deed. National City Bank to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Corporate Deed. More...

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Commissioners seek federal SR75 extension funding

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

A request by American Structurepoint to apply for federal appropriations from Congressman Joe Donnelly's office on behalf of Carroll County was unanimously approved at Monday's meeting of the Carroll County Commissioners. More...

Desiray Simmons is Miss Carroll County

Comet staff report

Nineteen-year-old Desiray Lynette Simmons was crowned Miss Carroll County 2007 at the 50th annual pageant held Saturday evening in the show arena at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Flora. She is the daughter of Jeff and Michelle Simmons of Cutler. More...

Sewer district granted new judge

TLRSD threatens counter suit

By Debbie Lowe Staff writer

A hearing to determine the validity of a petition, filed in Carroll Circuit Court by a group of Jefferson Township residents opposed to becoming part of Twin Lakes Regional Sewer District (TLRSD), was scheduled for 9 a.m. July 16. More...

Community

Hoosier Home Cookin'

This week, I continue with some ice cream favorites. If you want a great basic ice cream that's great plain or souped up with extras, Go-To Ice Cream is a recipe you'll want to keep in your file for years. More...

Channel 2

Programming for July 18-25 is listed below: Wed., July 18 - Live at the Fair, weather permitting: 8 a.m., Beef Show, and 6:30 p.m., Special awards and trophies. Thurs., July 19 - Live at the Fair, weather permitting: 8 a.m., Swine Show. More...

Meetings

Wednesday Forum Members of Wednesday Forum met at the home of Martha Justice for the July meeting. Jan Hathaway gave a presentation regarding the settling of Jamestown. More...

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Sports

Delphi Junior Leaguers win Semi-State

By John Dunn Contributing sportswriter

Delphi baseball's Junior division (10-year-olds-&- under) proved to be the class of the field Monday night in Walton with a double-header sweep of Alexandria to claim the Semi-State round of the 39th annual Town & Country Youth Baseball State Tourn More...