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Local News February 28, 2007
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Free educational lessons are offered
Comet staff report
      Purdue Extension Carroll County is offering free educational project lessons on March 1 at the 4-H Community Building in Flora. These lessons are open to the public and will be presented by extension educators Joanne Lytton, Julie Butus and Susan Tharp.
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New political filings
      The following individuals recently filed their candidacy for city and town elections for the May primary races: Richard L. Fite (D), Camden, for Camden Town Council; Tom Lucas (D), Shirley A.
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Tech Tuesdays are recheduled
Comet staff report
      Due to recent weather related delays and cancellations, the Tech Tuesdays being offered at Carroll Elementary School have been rescheduled. The classes are as follows: March 6 - This workshop will deal with basic computer maintenance, repair, and upgrades. Topics of discussion will be memory upgra...
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Tri Kappa donates to cancer causes
By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer
      On Feb. 12, Norm and Jane Miller, representing the Delphi chapter of Tri Kappa, presented Don Woodley of Ovar'Coming with a check for over $5,300. Ovar'Coming is a statewide education and resource organization which provides educational programs and research grants in the fight against ovarian can...
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New horticulture series to begin March 14
Comet staff report
      A monthly horticulture series is being started by Paul Marcellino, Purd u e U n i v e r s i t y Extension Educator. The meetings will include informative topics concerning the vegetable and floral gardener.
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Give daffodils. Give hope. Order deadline extended!
Comet staff report
      Brighten up your home or office and help the American Cancer Society paint Mid-Indiana yellow for this year's Daffodil Days campaign. Bunches of 10 daffodils are available for a $10 donation. The deadline for orders has now been extended due to the recent bad weather. Orders will be accepted now t...
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Accused graffiti painter pleads not guilty
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
      Jose Torres, the only person arrested and charged with spraypainting graffiti on several locations in Delphi, appeared before Carroll Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Smith Thursday night. Smith read the details of Counts 1 through 16. Torres said he understood the charges against him.
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Board of works decides water bills
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
      When the extremely cold weather hit the area approximately two weeks ago, many Delphi residents experienced frozen water pipes and meters. Water department employees worked long hours helping customers understand the nature of their problems. If the water meter was frozen, they thawed it out. Every...
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Sheriff's sergeant completes field training
Comet staff report
      Sgt. Dennis Randle, 26-year veteran with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, completed a Field Training Officer course Feb. 16. The forty-hour course was held at the Brownsburg Police Department and sponsored by the Indiana chapter of the National Association of FTOs.
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Police agencies work in unison to solve Flora crime
Comet staff report
      The Flora Police Dep a r t m e n t , working in conjunction with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, has completed a month-long burglary investigation into a Flora burglary.
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Hoosiers encouraged to be prepared for severe weather
Comet staff report
      The Indiana Department of Homeland Security is encouraging all Hoosiers to take advantage of Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 4-10 by making sure they are ready for the possibility of a weather-related disaster or emergency. results of these events.
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Early bird beats the worm
      A robin huddles on a frosty branch near Delphi Feb. 21, a sign winter will soon be a memory. The migratory birds were reportedly sighted in the area as early as January. Among the first in line to enjoy spring's bounty, for now they must endure a bit more chill than they might prefer.
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Camden learns it has no emergency shelter
Comet staff report
      Recent snow storms and power outages have Camden officials on notice that the town has no emergency shelter. Carroll County Emergency Management Director Justin Darling said that the county does not have an emergency plan for shelter at Camden. At a meeting Feb.
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Artist applications available for Delphi art show
Comet staff report
      The Delphi Chapter of Tri Kappa Sorority and the Delphi Community School Corporation invites local artists to exhibit their artwork at their upcoming 2007 show. The dates of the show are Sunday, May 6, from 1:30- 4:30 p.m. and Monday, May 7, through Thursday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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4-H members and parents are invited to Junior Pork Day
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      Evaluating pork cuts, reading ear notches and preparing show pigs for the ring are all topics that will be covered at Purdue University's Junior Pork Day 2007. First and second-year 4-H swine project participants and their parents are encouraged to attend from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 3 in the Li...
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Working through adversity
"Josh is truly an example of working through adversity to live his life to the fullest." Kathy Sanders, school nurse
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
      Josh Spray is 13 and a seventh grader at Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School. He likes sports, video games, and hanging out with his friends. He also has a high tolerance for pain, goes to physical therapy three times a week, and gets around in a wheelchair.
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Carroll approves administrator raises
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
      Carroll School Board approved increases in administrators' salaries for 2006-2007 at its Feb. 7 meeting. Carroll Elementary principal Carolyn O'Connell will receive a 1 1/2 percent increase, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2006, and her contract is extended through June 2010.
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