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Local News April 25th, 2007
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Variety store opens in Flora
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
      Sandy's Variety Mart has opened in Flora at 39 South Center Street. Owners are Sandy Sterling and Flora Roudebush. They said their idea in opening the store was to offer local people a wider range of merchandise than is now available, and at a discounted price.
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Scouting for the greater cause
Comet staff report
      Girl Scout Troop 1054 is using what few resources they have to inspire others to take action and bring the community together for a greater cause. The scout troop's latest concern is overseas soldiers. Nonperishable items for personal hygiene and letters for soldiers will be used to make care pac...
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Winners named for McCain scholarship
Comet staff report
      Recipients of the Iris McCain Scholarship, sponsored by Carroll County Extension Homemakers, are listed below. Sandy Roth is an honors student in the School of Nursing.
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Delphi seventh-graders celebrate Tree City USA designation
Comet staff report
      Recognition of enhancements is pleasant to most. Perhaps what matters more is the opinion of residents who live near the enhancements. When the enhancements are in the form of trees, Delphi students couldn't be more pleased.
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ISP releases March stats
Comet staff report
      Indiana State Police at the Lafayette Post has released statistics for March. Troopers issued 970 traffic citations and wrote 404 traffic warnings, arrested 27 drunk drivers and made 66 criminal arrests.
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Surprise found in book bag
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
      The Delphi Police Department responded to a report of a sharp object brought to Hillcrest Elementary Monday by a student. The student told authorities he was not aware the object was in his backpack until the early afternoon.
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An agency for all ages
Comet staff report
      Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs will host its annual meeting May 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Trails Banquet Facility on Burnett's Road near Battle Ground. The theme for the public meeting is "An Agency for All Ages," and will include the presentation of the Felice Bray Leadership ...
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Burlington to start street repairs
By Shawna Dreadfulwater Contributing writer
      Burlington Town Council met recently and awarded Crenshaw Paving the contract to resurface and patch some of the town's streets. Their estimated cost is $30,010. Central Paving was the other bidder. The cost does not include culvert repair on Mill Road. Brian Crenshaw remarked that he could not gi...
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Resolution celebrates Town of Camden
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      Last week, the Indiana Senate paid tribute to Camden, a Carroll County community of approximately 600 people, with a resolution in honor of its 175th anniversary. A two-day celebration is being planned in July. Senator Brandt Hershman (R-Wheatfield) authored the resolution, which called the small ...
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Come out and play!
County parks getting ready for summer activities
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
      When the weather turns warm (it was bound to happen soon), people just normally gravitate toward outdoor activities to fill their free time. Fishing, camping and boating enthusiasts, as well as those who just like to be outdoors in rustic settings, may be scoping out areas to use to fulfill their w...
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Delphi native is Walgreen's new president and COO
      Gregory D. Wasson, a native of rural Delphi and rural Monticello, has been named president and chief operating officer of Wa l g r e e n Co., the nation's largest drugstore chain, effective May 1. Wasson, 48, is currently Walgreen Co. executive vice president and president of Walgreens Health Ser...
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Budding, seasoned artists reveal connections through Delphi Art Show
By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer
      Anyone who loves creativity and camaraderie should find the 51st annual Jack Sanders' Delphi Art Show satisfies those cravings. The exhibit, open May 6-10 at Delphi Community High School, will feature works by kindergarten to 12th-grade art students, along with new and veteran local Indiana artis...
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Alpaca shearing event is Saturday
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      Heritage Farm Suri Alpacas announces that its annual alpaca shearing day will be April 28. Open to the public, this event allows the curious to discover what alpacas are all about. The farm is owned by Tim and Beth Sheets and is located at 4175N 1200W, Flora.
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Two from Delphi involved in Lafayette production
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
      Grand Effect Productions, a not-for-profit theatre group in Lafayette, will present the comedy, "Faith County," this weekend at the Wells Cultural Center. The cast and crew of the show are from Lafayette, Delphi, Frankfort and surrounding areas. Marcella VanSickle of Delphi is assistant director ...
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