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Local News November 14th, 2007
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NIPSCO receives two-year extension of winter warmth program
Comet staff report
      Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) has announced that its Winter Warmth Program has been approved to run for two years, through May 31, 2009. The Winter Warmth Program, which began in 2004, is an energy assistance program designed to help low-income NIPSCO natural gas customers with...
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Area agencies on aging offer assistance during Medicare part D open enrollment
Comet staff report
      The program offering prescription drug coverage for people with Medicare will begin its second year in January. The Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging (IAAAA) has announced it will again offer assistance to those seeking a Medicare prescription drug plan that works best for them whether...
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Historic resources group to hold second meeting
Comet staff report
      Carroll County Historic Resources Task Force will meet Nov. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wabash & Erie Canal Interpretive Center on N. Washington St. in Delphi.
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Water Tower Place is fully functional!
Comet staff report
      Water Tower Place, located at 7201W. CR200N. in Delphi, is hosting a grand opening Friday from 12 to 3 p.m. The community is encouraged to visit the newly constructed, moderate income duplex apartments to learn about programs and services offered.
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What goes around comes around
By Kevin Schnepp Staff writer
      The old adage "you reap what you sow" is as true today as when it was first uttered. In other words, we are responsible for what we do and say. That proverb is especially true for those who live in a community where so much opportunity exists.
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Carroll honors community veterans
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
      The 22 veterans honored Monday at Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School gave a total of 119 years of service to their country. Social studies teacher Glen Dillman related the statistic as he moderated the school's Veterans Day program. He said the veterans present were a representative body of all the vete...
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Mission to Mississippi
When church women think outside the box
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
      When women of the Flora First Christian Church make their annual trip to Mississippi, they're on a mission. They know what they're doing. They've planned and carried out such trips since 1983. They go to give. They give food, clothing, and household items to poor families living in the Mississip...
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Carroll senior earns Eagle Scout award
Comet staff report
      Chris McGrew, has been awarded Boy Scout's highest honor. He was named an Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor celebration held Nov, 4 at the 4-H Community Building in Flora. In order to be considered for an Eagle Scout designation, a Scout must work through the different ranks of Scouting - Tenderfoo...
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Eagle Scout projects
      Two Boy Scouts have completed Eagle Scout projects for the Canal Association. Pictured above is John Fritz, a senior at Rossville High School and a member of Clinton County Scouts. He completed landscaping around the lighted entrance sign to Canal Park.
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Area IV in the spotlight
Comet staff report
      Area IV Agency on the Aging and Community Action Programs was presented with one of seven Spotlight Awards from the Indiana Community Action Association. The awards are designed to recognize effective, replicable, collaborative and innovative practices of agency problem response.
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ISP to participate in Operation Pull Over
Comet staff report
      Troopers from the Indiana State Police Lafayette Post will participate in Operation Pull Over, Blitz #53. This traffic safety blitz is titled "Safe Family Travel, Seat Belts, and DUI." The enforcement campaign will utilize federal funding to allow additional troopers to work overtime and patrol I...
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Delphi FFA awarded at national convention
Comet staff report
      Delphi FFA members enjoyed an outstanding and rewarding National FFA Convention in Indianapolis at the beginning of the month.
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Correction
      The results from last week's Municipal Election in the City of Delphi only reflected one precinct in last week's Comet. The vote totals for both precincts are listed below. The outcome remains the same. Democrat Randy J. Strasser defeated the incumbent Republican mayor, Lee Hoard, by a margin o...
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