Midwest Memo
Rounding up
by Alan Shultz
      I don't mind hailing a cab, I just don't like paying for the ride. My problem, I never know what constitutes a fair tip. Usually I monitor the meter from the back seat watching the fare due figure click away as I near my destination. Let's say we've almost arrived and the fare reads $4.85. There I...
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Unsound medicine on drug pricing
      Supporters of what amounts to a government price-fixing proposal claim it will save the average Medicare prescription drug beneficiary about $500 a year. Perhaps the measure, pushed by House Democrats, will save seniors money. But at what cost to future generations as pharmaceutical research dolla...
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Invitation issued to DCSC open house
      Friends of Delphi Community Schools, you are cordially invited to attend an open house at our schools in the Delphi Community School Corporation. The dates and times are listed below. Education is a vital part of our lives, particularly our children's lives. We are very proud of the accomplishments...
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Annual school performance reports
      Nothing is more essential to Indiana's future than a quality education for all Hoosier students. This reality has placed increased scrutiny on our schools' efforts to raise student achievement. With the level of performance data that is available today, we have a better understanding of the streng...
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It's time to protect all motorists
      Statistics have continued to repeatedly prove time and again that seat belts save lives. There's absolutely no way to dispute the overwhelming evidence.
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Web poll
      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 pri...
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