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Local News October 17th, 2007
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Old plow know-how
      Dick McCain is shown plowing during Carroll County Antique Tractor Club Plow Day held recently at the farm of Meredith Ayres, south of Flora. About 75 people attended the two-day event, during which they plowed a 65-acre field.
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County children can receive funds for inpatient charges at Riley Hospital
Comet staff report
      Families from Carroll County whose children receive treatment at Riley Hospital for Children can seek financial assistance through the generosity of a local resident. Each year families from Carroll County turn to Riley Hospital more than 500 times seeking medical care. Mae N.
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Absentee voting continues
Comet staff report
      Absentee voting continues in the Carroll County Clerk's Office. Those who want to vote an absentee ballot through the mail should request an application by calling the Clerk's Office at (765) 564-4485 or (765) 564- 6795. Applications must be received in the clerk's office by mail or fax no later...
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MDA offers flu shots
Comet staff report
      Continuing a service it has provided for decades, the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is again offering flu shots to people who have any of more than 40 neuromuscular diseases. Such muscle wasting diseases, especially those that progress in severity, can damage muscles involved with breathin...
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U.S.Army Field Band to perform free concert at RHS
Comet staff report
      The United States Army Field Band - Jazz Ambassadors - will perform a free concert Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Rossville Fine Arts Center at Rossville High School. The Jazz Ambassadors from Washington, D.C., are the military's most traveled ambassadors.
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Roe and Gretter both want to keep the books for Delphi
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
      Citizens of Delphi will choose one of two candidates running for clerk-treasurer position in the municipal election Nov. 6.
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Leaf pickup starts in Burlington
Comet staff report
      Leaf pickup for the Town of Burlingtonwas to have begun last week. Public Works Commissioner Les Johnsonmade the announcement at theOct. 10meeting of the Burlington Town Council. Johnson has obtained additional help and requests patience from residentswhile this newprogramgets started.
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Engine-nuity feeds man's spirit and family
By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer
      What began as a way to make a living has turned into a shiny collection of memories. Local antique tractor aficianados generally agree rural Delphi resident Wilbur O. "Pop" Jones is tops when it comes to knowledge of the machines.
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Delphi Chamber offers Halloween coloring contest
Comet staff report
      Children can color their way to ghoulish fun by entering the Delphi Chamber of Commerce Halloween Coloring Contest which runs through Oct. 26. Blank pictures will be distributed at Delphi Elementary School, Camden Early Childhood Center, Country Kids Pre-School, Ready-Set-Go, Noah'sArk and Kathie...
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Urban forestry standouts honored
Comet staff report
      Delphi Forestry Commission was one of seven honorees for significant contributions to urban forestry in Indiana in 2007. The commission was recognized Oct. 10 by the Indiana DNR Division of Forestry, Community and Urban Forestry (CUF) Program and the Indiana Urban Forest Council Inc. (IUFC).
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High school theater offers Woody Allen play
Comet staff report
      Delphi Community High School's upcoming production of the Woody Allen play is "Don't Drink the Water." The play tells the story of a Cold War family from Newark, N.J., who are mistaken as spies when father Walter inadvertently photographs missile silos as tourist attractions. When their lives are...
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Indiana keeps groundlevel ozone in check
Comet staff report
      Sept. 30 brought a close to Indiana's ozone season. A preliminary review of 2007 data shows that emission controls are effectively improving air quality in all regions of Indiana. "We maintained healthier air quality this ozone season in spite of the sustained hot weather, which can contribute gr...
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Sayers explains 10-year plan at Fall Forum
Poorly attended
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
      Carroll Superintendent John Sayers revealed the school corporation's 10-Year Facilities Plan at the Fall Forum Oct. 9 at the Deer Creek Community Center. The annual forum for parents and the community is sponsored by the Carroll PTO.
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