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Sixty-five units of blood were received from 71 volunteers when the Red Cross Bloodmobile visited Flora onAug. 30. The Flora Old Order German Baptist Church with 13 volunteers will receive $100 from Flora Psi Iota Xi. The Flora United Methodist Church with nine volunteers was the runnerup. More ... Area IV Agency on the Aging and Community Action Programs in Carroll County have emergency funds remaining for individuals who are in danger of electric, gas, or water disconnect or who have ten percent or less remaining in their bulk fuel supply. To qualify, individuals must be at 150 percent of poverty. More ... The Monticello Fire Dept.'s Calendar of Local Heroes that benefits the Hoosier Burn Camp held at Camp Tecumseh has earned national recognition. The calendar garnered a top media award from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). More ... "Scrabble Fund Fest" will be Sept. 24 from 7-9 p.m. in Monticello at the American Legion Hall, 405 E.Washington St. The event is co-sponsored by the Literacy Volunteers of White County. The annual fundraiser features the board game Scrabblewith altered rules that allow both skilled and unskilled players to participate individually or on teams of two to six players. More ... September is National PreparednessMonth. TheAmerican Red Cross encourages residents to be ready for emergencies through three steps: get a kit, make a plan and be informed. An emergency kit should consist of supplies helpful in the event of a disaster including food, water, clothes, medicine and a flashlight. More ... Many Carroll County readers have checked out "The Glass Castle," the Carroll County on the Same Page featured selection. More ... Indiana Dept. of Transportation Commissioner Karl Browning provided an update regarding work on the proposed Hoosier Heartland Industrial Corridor at a meeting Aug. 28 with Senator Tom Weatherwax, Representatives Rich McClain and Sheila Klinker, and mayors Michael Fincher and Lee Hoard. More ... The Internal Revenue Service is looking for volunteers to provide tax return preparation assistance to people who cannot afford professional tax help, such as seniors, disabled, non-English speaking people and persons with lowto moderate income. More ... Former Carroll County resident Stacy Moriarty has faced many challenges during her life. Even relatively simple hurdles were dealt with as if little else mattered. More ... Carroll County Area Plan Commission Board of Zoning Appeals granted a setback variance in the Hambridge addition near Lake Freeman at a meeting Aug. 28. The approval met with strong opposition from a neighbor. More ... Carroll County on the Same Page announced a Recycled Art Competition will be held in October. The contest is inspired by the underlying theme of resourcefulness in "The Glass Castle," a book the program offered this summer. Individuals age 14 and older are invited to submit a work that utilizes items that are found, discarded or recyclable. More ... Bill Marion's Canine Cavalcade has been a familiar sight for many area residents during the past 13 years. Marion and his troup of acrobatic dogs have delighted onlookers at dozens of venues, including demonstrations and contests he sponsored at Riley Park in Delphi during the 152nd Annual Old Settlers' Festival. More ... |
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