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Meetings
      Delphi Chamber of Commerce Delphi Chamber of Commerce met May 14. Bob Rauscher and Phil Hodson presented an advertising opportunity regarding vinyl banners that can be hung from downtown poles. The next directors meeting will be June 11 at the Chamber office, 113 S. Washington St., Suite 1. Ent...
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Announcements
      WRITER'S GROUP will meet May 26 at 9 a.m. at Jenny's Restaurant. All area writers are welcome to attend. For information call (765) 491- 8515. Hickory Grove Church will host its 3rd annual STREET FAIR on May 26 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the church parking lot, located between Idaville and...
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Library News
      Delphi The library is recruiting bands and young musicians to perform at a special Teen Coffee Beat June 16. If you are a member of a band or a solo act and know two songs or two hundred, the library would like to hear from you. Call Sara Brosman or Marcia Sledd at (765) 564-2929 for information...
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Channel 2
      Programming for May 23-30 is listed below: Wed., May 23 - 7 p.m., Carroll County YMCA update with interim director Russ Siler; Delphi City Council (taped 5/7). Sun., May 27 - Live worship service, Flora First Baptist Church.
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Business Briefs
      DALE SEWARD of Flora has re-opened his private investigation agency. He was formerly with the Delphi Police Department for 10 years and also owned North Central Indiana Investigations for six years. He recently was issued a new private detective's license from the Indiana Professional Licensing...
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      This week, I wrap up my minimalist ingredient recipes. Dense Chocolate Torte is decadent and would make a fabulous recipe to serve this Memorial Day - especially with a side of fresh sliced strawberries or homemade vanilla ice cream. Yum!
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Flag pole dedication in Flora to be Sunday
      Dedication of the new flag pole at Maple Lawn Cemetery will be this Sunday at 2 p.m. The ceremony will begin with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Bob Kinzer, representing veterans.
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Canal work
      A visible difference can be seen in the canal waterway off Bicycle Bridge Road in Delphi. Workers have removed tree remnants and debris, and restored the canal to look more like it once did.
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Volunteer Recognition Day in Delphi
      For many people, Saturday, June 2, will be Volunteer Recognition Day in Delphi. For the nation and the public it is called National Trails Day. Dan McCain, Delphi Historic Trails chairman, says either description fits the gathering for the public and all of Delphi's trails volunteers and their fam...
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Births
      John and Jody Bassett are parents of a 6-pound son, Braden Matthew, born May 13 at St. Francis South in Indianapolis. Grandparents are Max and Linda Fogelsong of Rossville, and Mark and Debra Bassett of Shelbyville. Greatgrandparents are Betty Fetterhoff of Rossville, Etta Walton of Shelbyville, a...
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MAY
By B. Rosie Lerner rosie@purdue.edu Purdue Extension Consumer Horticulturist
      HOME (Indoor plants and activities) Many indoor plants can be moved to shady locations outdoors but only after danger of frost is past. Plants will dry out more often outdoors, so keep a close eye on soil moisture. Sinking the pots in soil will help slow down moisture loss.
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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 Delphi Community High School science squad won first place at the state Academic Super Bowl competition in Indianapolis. This is the Oracles' first state championship in the annual event.
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Camden
Mary Whitfield Camden 686-2553
      "Pioneer Days, Journey on a Wagon Train" is the theme for this year's summer reading program at the Camden-Jackson Township Public Library. Registration is May 29 through June 2 with the program starting on June 6. There are events and activities for children kindergarten age through eighth grade.
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Burlington
Cheryl Milburn Burlington 566-3453
      The clothes giveaway at the United Methodist Church will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kiwanis Club will meet Saturday at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and meeting at the fire station. The Legion will conduct Memorial Day services at Burlington, Asbury and Mounds cemeteries on Monday.
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Washington Twp.
Marilyn Hile Deer Creek 859-4871
      Members of Faith Lutheran Church honored Pastors Tom McShannock and Sandy Hutchins with a plant shower. Those attending brought a plant from their own flower garden. Pastor Tom will celebrate the 30th anniversary of his ordination in October while Pastor Sandy will celebrate the 20th anniversary o...
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Service News
Home from Iraq
      PFC Eric Breece will return home from Iraq for two weeks. He has been serving there as a combat medic. He graduated BCT at Fort Sill, Okla., and AIT from Fort Sam Houston, where he received combat medic training. He is the son of Brad Breece of Lafayette and Darla Houser of Camden.
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What's Happening Elsewhere
      CRUISING FOR A CURE FOR CANCER 4th Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show will be held June 16 at Peru High School. The show is a benefit to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Preentry deadline is May 31. For entry information, contact Steve Schnitz at 260-356-0935, or e-mail exford48@sb...
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Worn flags can receive proper retirement
      Residents are reminded they may dispose of worn and damaged U.S. flags in honorable fashion by placing them in the flag drop box outside American Legion headquarters on S. Washington St. in Delphi.
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Jacket given to chapter
      Desiray Simmons, right, presented her state officer FFA jacket to the Carroll FFA chapter. Shown accepting the jacket is Kara Overholser, incoming chapter president.
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New officer team
      New Carroll FFA officers are pictured above, l-r: Front row - Megan Ayres, Malena Zook. Back row - Travis Martin, Sarah Griffin, Justin Moffitt, Kara Overholser, Chandler Keown, Jill Griffin.
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4-H News
      Carroll County Mini 4-H Day Second-graders and their parents are invited to the annual Mini 4-H Fun Day June 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 4- H Community Building in Flora. The program includes many fun hands-on events such as dogs, bicycles, crafts, fire safety and bubbles. The workshop is f...
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Scouts receive Arrow of Light
      Ten Webelos Cub Scouts recently received the Arrow of Light Merit award. The merit is the highest honor a Cub Scout can obtain.
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Cards of Thanks
      The Carroll County Food Pantry Board would like to thank all the mail carriers who collected food for theNational Letter Carrier's Food Drive held Sat., May 12.
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Auctions/Sale Calendar
      May 25    6: 00    pm
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An expansive work of art
      Students from Sara Brosman's Tuesday Afternoon Drawing Studio at the Delphi Public Library created a sense of distance and perspective during their last four weeks of class when they collaborated on a mural depicting the
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