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The Carousel in Burlington is under new ownership, but still in the family. "My husband's aunt, Pat Hufford, started the shop 14 years ago," said new owner Casie Trent of Bringhurst. Trent said she has two family members working with her - her mother, Karen Francis, and mother-in-law, Shirley Trent. More ... "The Carroll County 4-H Fair is on despite rumors going around otherwise," said Joanne Lytton, Extension Educator/4-H Youth Development. "The fair will be take place as usual on July 11-18. The rumors are wrong" Lytton added that animal enrollment dates and judging are coming up soon. More ... Kindergarten Round-Up is approaching at Camden Early Childhood Center for the 2008- 09 school year. Enrollment will be held April 22 and 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents must call the school office at (574) 686-2362 to schedule an appointment. More ... Author, speaker, radio talkshow host and mother, Kendra Smiley will present "Empowering Choices" at Delphi Public Library April 22 at 7 p.m. Live life intentionally! That describes Smiley's life and the message she brings to her audiences. According to Smiley, life is a wonderful smorgasbord of choices and everyone is responsible for and empowered by the choices they make. More ... Carroll County Garden Club will host the 12th annual Carroll County Flower and Garden Fair on April 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Merchants' Building at Flora Community Park. More ... Saturday, April 19, is an opportunity for volunteers of all ages to come for PROJECT W.E.E.D. or "Wabash & Erie Earth Day," beginning at 9 a.m. at Canal Park, Delphi. If it rains, the alternate date is April 26. Volunteer "captains" will be onsite to supervise specific jobs, and a work list will be available. More ... Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita has released preliminary voter registration numbers for the upcoming May 6 Primary. County voter registration offices throughout Indiana processed thousands of voter registration applications over the last week. More ... The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry (DoF), has recognized 61 Hoosier cities and towns as Tree Cities USA for outstanding management of their urban forests. The City of Delphi was one of 14 to be awarded a Growth Award, which exemplifies a higher standard of excellence for urban forestry management activities. More ... The Indiana State Police Lafayette District is conducting enforcement patrols this month, directed toward motorists who fail to move over or reduce speed for stopped emergency vehicles. During the history of the Indiana State Police, there have been seven state troopers, and one motor carrier enforcement officer struck and killed while working alongside Indiana roadways. More ... Local resident Alice Pelfrey requested the Town of Burlington's support if a grant can be secured to purchase a van to provide transportation services to the town's senior citizens. She made the request at last week's meeting of the town council. More ... Camden Town Council President Pete Wagoner reported that the recent joint meeting between the town council and township board went well. He said they will continue to hold joint meetings every six months to address items of mutual concern. More ... Carroll County Chamber of Commerce will present its first "Women's Celebration Luncheon" on April 23. The event will be an opportunity to celebrate women and what they do for their families, businesses and the community. More ... Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School's show choir, Cougar Blues, performed this month in New York City and also took a whirlwind tour of the city. Prior to their performance, they went to a studio on Broadway and spent one and a half hours with a professional who prepares singers and dancers for auditions. More ... The Town of Yeoman has been awarded a $39,600 planning grant to fund a wastewater utility and storm water drainage feasibility study. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs administers the planning grants through the Small Cities and Towns Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. More ... With economic development on everyone's mind, residents could be anticipating an increase of billboards in the county. Special interest groups question whether economic enhancements will threaten the scenic appeal of their historic home. More ... |
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