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Local News April 18, 2007
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Kiwanis home tour is April 28
Comet staff report
      Flora Kiwanis Club's second annual home tour will be April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The five homes on the tour include one new home, two older homes, and two recently remodeled and upd a t e d r a n c h - s t y l e homes.
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Rotary flips pancakes for good causes
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
      Drawing from money earned at the annual July Fourth pancake breakfast fundraiser at the United Methodist Church, the Delphi Rotary Club donates money throughout the year to worthy causes. College scholarships and other monetary gifts are awarded to groups and individuals most in need.
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Callout underway for 4-H queen pageant
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      The contestant callout meeting for Miss Carroll County 2007 will be at 6:30 p.m. tonight, April 18, at the 4-H Community Building in Flora. Any girl ages 16-21 interested in competing in the 2007 pageant should attend.
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Flora Psi Iota Xi offers continuing ed scholarships
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      Continuing education students have the opportunity to apply for two $1,000 scholarships being offered by Beta Alpha Chapter of Psi Iota Xi sorority.
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Application process under way for 'Art on the Wabash'
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      The second annual "Art on the Wabash, a Local Artists' Fair" will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 16 at West Lafayette's Tapawingo Park. Participation in the juried fair is open to artists living in Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Pulaski, Tippec...
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Cars collide in SR18 head-on
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      SR18, between Delphi and Flora, was the scene of a head-on collision April 11 at approximately 3:21 p.m. sending four people to the hospital. Carroll County Deputy John Chapman investigated the crash between two vehicles driven by Taylor A. Reef, 19, Flora, and Vicki G. White, 53, Cutler.
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'Pitch In' for Delphi organized
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      A "Pitch In" for Delphi, sponsored by the City of Delphi, Delphi Chamber of Commerce and Delphi Main Street, will be April 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Wabash & Erie Canal Center. A light meal of sandwiches and drinks will be provided at 6 p.m. Those attending are asked to "pitch in" chips, veggies, ...
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Crime Victims' Rights Week is April 22-28
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      Crime victims and survivors will join with victims' advocates and allied professional service providers this month to celebrate the 27th anniversary of National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 22-28. This year's theme, "Every Victim. Every Time." encourages the nation to advance the ...
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Canal Earth Day is April 21
Volunteers needed
Comet staff report
      This Saturday, April 21, is an opportunity for volunteers of all ages to come together for Project W.E.E.D or "Wabash & Erie Earth Day" beginning at 9 a.m. at Canal Park in Delphi. If it rains, the alternate date is April 28. In the past, these Earth Day workdays have attracted 50-75 volunteers. T...
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State Police use billboards reminding motorists to move over
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      The Indiana State Police Superintendent has unveiled a replica of a billboard that will be going up throughout the State of Indiana. On Sept. 5, 2006, Sergeant Rich Kelly was stopped on I-65 in Clinton County conducting a traffic stop on a semi tractortrailer.
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Local artist wins award from year-long project
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
      Carroll County watercolorist Rena Brouwer was one of 15 select Indiana artists to take part in the juried art show "Preserving Nature" at the Artsgarden in Indianapolis on Saturday. Each of the artists entered two paintings. Five awards were given. Brouwer's watercolor, "Great Blue Heron," won "Th...
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Mock crash drives home message of drunk driving risks
By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer
      Visual reminders of the effects of driving under the influence of alcohol can leave an indelible impression, especially on a young person. That was the hope of organizers of the Every 15 Minutes program presented to sophomores, juniors and seniors last week at Delphi Community High School.
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Huseman is Leader of Tomorrow finalist
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      Twin Lakes High School senior Sydney Huseman is one of 13 finalists in the "Indiana Leaders of Tomorrow" program. As a finalist she received a $500 cash award for college and $500 for her school, a donation from EMBARQ. The statewide "Indiana Leaders of Tomorrow" program is sponsored by EMBARQ.
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Teachers needed for Taiwan exchange program
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      Many openings remain for teachers interested in a teaching and cultural exchange with Taiwan. Participating teachers will teach English and work with the Taiwanese educators to develop curriculum, prepare lesson plans and teaching materials. The Indiana exchange allows Taiwanese teachers to come ...
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Registration begins for ISP youth camps
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      The 2007 Indiana State Police summer youth camps will soon be in session and registration is underway. Indiana State Police summer youth camps are for students entering grades five through twelve. More than 1,500 students annually interact with peers who have common interests. They learn to work a...
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Sewer district criticizes engineering firm
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
      The engineering firm hired to provide design and construction oversight for Phase III and Phase IIIB construction for the Twin Lakes Regional Sewer District received feedback at the Thursday night sewer district meeting that may not have been welcome.
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Mother Nature's humor
      In April, on the weekend after Easter, tulips and budding trees could be seen, as well as snow on the ground. By afternoon Sunday, the snow was melted, and some people were out mowing their yards.
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