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Red Cross recognizes hometown heroes
      In observance of 2007 National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, the Red Cross is celebrating hometown heroes. Volunteers constitute 96 percent of the total American Red Cross work force to carry on the organization's humanitarian work.
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Leader of the pack!
      First Lady Cheri Daniels visited Flora Monday night to visit with the Carroll County Republican Women. "This is a wonderful way to meet the people of the state," said Daniels, who is originally from New Albany. "I am able to use my position to bring issues to light and meet Hoosiers.
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      With the warm temperatures and beautiful weather, I have a recipe this week that's sure to put a "Spring" in your step. Raspberry Cream Dessert is perfect for Easter or any spring get-together. If you're not crazy over raspberry, substitute the raspberry pie filling for blueberry, strawberry or che...
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Announcements
      CARROLL COUNTY NURSES ASSOCIATION will meet April 9 at 7 p.m. at Dr. Thomas Anderson's office in Camden. The ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT will be April 7 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Carroll County Courthouse. The event is sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse Carroll County, with the support of local ...
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Meetings
      Double Dozen EH Mary Ellen Johnson was hostess at the March meeting of Double Dozen Extension Homemakers, with Susie Dyke assisting. Barbara Ottinger was a guest. The birthdays of Margie Albaugh and Lona Yeakley were honored, as well as the anniversary of Susie Dyke.
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Hoosier Homestead Award
      Lt. Governor Becky Skillman, left, and Agriculture Director Andy Miller, right, recently presented the Andrew Blair Austin family with the Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their more than 150-year commitment to Indiana agriculture.
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What's Happening Elsewhere
      Wednesdays in the Wild will host the program BIRDS THROUGH CARVINGS April 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Lilly Nature Center. Russ Mumford, avid birder and co-author of The Birds of Indiana, will talk about birds using examples he has carved. The center is located on the north side of Lindberg Rd. betw...
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'Arrest' of local leaders benefits MDA
      Prominent Carroll County citizens were accused of "having a big heart for Jerry's kids." They volunteered to be "arrested and serve time" in a mock jail at the Wabash & Erie Canal Center on March 21.
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Announcements
      RADNOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will have a Lenten Service and breakfast at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 1. On Sunday, April 8, the church will have a Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m., with a breakfast to follow. The Easter Service will begin at 9 a.m.
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Channel 2
      Programming for April 1-4 is listed below: Sun., April 1 - 10:15 a.m., Live worship service from Flora Presbyterian Church. Mon., April 2 - 7 p.m., Worship service from Flora Presbyterian Church (taped 4/1); Vicki Wolf interviews Richard Curts about history of Flora Cablevision (taped).
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Washington Twp.
Marilyn Hile Deer Creek 859-4871
      Faith Lutheran Church will have a soup and sandwich supper on Wednesday evening during Lent. The supper will begin at 6 p.m., with the worship service following at 6:45. Choir practice will be held afterwards. March 29 at 7 p.m. is the Women's Greater Lafayette Great Banquet.
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Burlington
Cheryl Milburn Burlington 566-3453
      The United Methodist Church Clothes Closet will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church basement. Burlington area children are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt to be held April 7 at 1 p.m. at Burlington Community Park. The event is sponsored annually by Burlington Kiwanis Club.
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Camden
Mary Whitfield Camden 686-2553
      Camden American Legion Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Legion Home with Alice Linn and Twylia Wertz as hostesses. Volunteer firemen will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Fireman's Lounge. Blood pressure checks will be given at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Fireman's Lounge.
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Looking Back
From the files of Hoosier Democrat, Delphi Journal, Journal-Citizen and Carroll County Comet. Photo provided by Carroll County Historical Museum.
      10 YEARS AGO A group of county residents are challenging a permit issued by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management granting Top Sow, a 2,400-sow confinement feeding operation, to build the facility in their neighborhood located at CRs 200 W and 300 N in Jackson Township.
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Business Briefs
      Carroll County Sheriff Sergeant MARK S. BACK and Major TOBE H. LEAZENBY recently attended a three-day seminar in Indianapolis about first line supervision, leadership, and management skills. The seminar was held at the Public Agency T r a i n i n g Council training facility.
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Delphi Quarry receives 'Excellence in Mining' honor
      The Delphi Quarry of U.S. Aggregates, Inc. received the Indiana Mineral Aggregates Association 2006 Gold Award for excellence.
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Self-defense students advance training
      Professor Bill Fraser promoted students March 22 at Long's Academy of Self-Defense. Pictured in front, left to right, are Abbi Moyer and Kayleen Baker, both second-degree brown belts in Ju Jutsu.
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Library
      Flora-Monroe Township April is National Poetry Month. Established in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, National Poetry Month brings together libraries, schools, booksellers and poets to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture.
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Leave it to the Legion to dispose of old flags
      Residents may dispose of worn or damaged American flags in an honorable fashion at the Delphi American Legion Post #75 drop box in front of the Legion on S. Washington St. "Not many people know how to dispose of damaged flags," commander Rex Wilson explained.
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Card of Thanks
      The family of Betty L. Jones wishes to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during the illness and loss of our precious loved one. She loved her family and friends greatly. She appreciated every token of kindness you gave her.
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