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Local News November 21, 2007
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Delphi Chamber to again sponsor Festival of Trees
Comet staff report
      Those who wish to sponsor and decorate a tree for Delphi Chamber of Commerce Festival of Trees should plan to set up their displays in the courthouse rotunda Nov. 26 and 27 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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Love Lights a Tree honors cancer survivors and victims
Comet staff report
      Plans are underway for the annual Love Lights A Tree, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. For the second year, the tree will be placed in the courthouse rotunda at Delphi and it will be decorated with colored ribbons. Each color will depict a specific type of cancer.
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Leadership Carroll County is accepting registrations for '08 class
Comet staff report
      Leadership Carroll County (LCC), an in-depth adult leadership development program, is accepting registrations for its 2008 class that will begin in mid-January. The curriculum will include both personal leadership development topics, as well as information about the county and current issues.
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Time to fill the Christmas Baskets
Comet staff report
      For years many area churches and groups helped families at Christmas time. In 1982, the groups banded together to create a unique community project. It is coordinated by area churches and generously helped by civic groups, students of all ages, businesses and individuals.
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Opportunities to give and receive
Comet staff report
      Those who can spare time or a dime will soon have a chance to spread a bit of holiday cheer to less fortunate Carroll County residents. Because of gifts from their neighbors, area children in need might receive a muchneeded morale boost this holiday season.
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Correction
      Due to a misunderstanding of the information sought on the Comet's engagement form for Michelle Ward and Dale James Jr., the groomelect's parents, Dale and Toni James, were listed as residing in separate locations. They reside together in Delphi.
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Burlington Town Council meets
Comet staff report
      Burlington Town Council agreed at last Wednesday's meeting to table signing a new four-year agreement to participate in the Carroll County Economic Development Corp. (CCEDC) so that the new council can make that decision. CCEDC executive director Daryl Smith presented the contract and explained th...
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Burlington burglaries solved
Comet staff report
      The Burlington Police Department and Carroll County Sheriff's Office solved eight burglaries, which recently occurred in and around the Burlington area. With the assistance of a surveillance video from one of the victims, officers were able to identify the two suspects.
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Camden approves contract with CCEDC
By Susan Scholl Editor
      A new four-year contract between the Town of Camden and Carroll County Economic Development Corporation, Inc., (CCEDC) was approved at the Camden Town Council meeting on Nov. 13. CCEDC Executive Director Daryl Smith presented the new contract for services between the CCEDC and the town.
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Model trains on display at library
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
      Model trains are on display at the Flora-Monroe Public Library as part of National Model Railroad Month. The exhibit is courtesy of collectors Doug Howard and Kathy Lantz of Flora, with additional items provided by Hawkins Rail Service of Lafayette and The Train Exchange in Kokomo.
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Fire destroys mechanic's shop
Fund set up for family
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
      Friends and neighbors of Dave and Wendy Bordner have set up a fund for them at Salin Bank & Trust, following a fire on their property last Saturday. Contributions to the Bordner Fire Fund can be made at any Salin branch. A 5,000 sq. ft. pole building, housing Bordner's mechanic's shop, was compl...
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State preparing for winter heating season
Comet staff report
      Indiana is well-prepared to help Hoosiers who need financial assistance with winter fuel costs during the upcoming heating season, according to Governor Mitch Daniels. "We've taken all the steps we can again this year to be ready to help Hoosiers," he announced last week.
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Nominations being accepted for YWCA Salute to Women Award
Comet staff report
      The YWCA Greater Lafayette is looking for a few good women to honor - including a woman under the age of 40. Nominations are now being accepted for the annual YWCA Salute to Women awards program. The nomination deadline is Dec. 12. The awards banquet will be held on the evening of March 4, at th...
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