Toy/gift drive begins
Comet staff report
      Carroll County Cares About Kids toy drive will begin Saturday and continue until Christmas. Sponsored by Beta Alpha Chapter of Psi Iota Xi sorority, the annual drive collects toys and other gift items for children in the county who might not otherwise receive gifts for Christmas.
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Ornaments may be ordered for Love Lights a Tree celebration
American Cancer Society to have annual fundraiser
Comet staff report
      Thousands of ornaments will be hung again this December for those who have battled cancer. The American Cancer Society's Love Lights A Tree program is a special celebration held each December to honor loved ones who have fought the battle of cancer.
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Local couple recognized for commitment to agriculture
Comet staff report
      The Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) recently recognized local Indiana livestock farmers for their progressive farm practices. Doug and Karen Mears are among the first farmers to complete the Certified Livestock Producer Program.
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'Picture Perfect Christmas' parade to be held in Monticello
Comet staff report
      The 2008 Christmas Parade sponsored by the Greater Monticello Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau will be Dec. 6 beginning at 2 p.m. "Picture Perfect Christmas" is the theme of this year's parade that will feature numerous area business floats and the Spirit of Twin Lakes High School Marching Band.
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Camden Town Council passes rate increase
By Theresa Replogle Contributing writer
      Camden Town Council adopted revised water and wastewater rates at the meeting Nov. 13. The rates will become effective Jan. 1. The average monthly bill will go up to $28.45 and is needed to pay for a wastewater upgrade. This amount, pointed out council president Pete Wagoner, is still below the average rate being paid in Indiana towns similar to Camden.
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Flora parade winners announced
Comet staff report
      The theme of Flora's Christmas Parade on Saturday was "Season of Giving," and items were collected for the Food Pantry.
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Carroll School Board topic:
Health program for kindergartners
By Jennifer Archibald Staff writer
      At a Nov. 18 meeting, Carroll School Board heard about a special health program for kindergarten students this school year. Elementary principal Carolyn O'Connell explained the program, with information provided by school nurse Jennifer Wellbaum.
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School corps. disagree on APC representation
By Debbie Lowe Staff writer
      Every four years, the school corporations in Carroll County jointly choose a representative to the area plan commission. For the past 22 years, the two predominant corporations, Delphi Community and Carroll Consolidated, have chosen Bob McCain of Camden. Twin Lakes and Rossville Consolidated school corporations have not actively participated in the past.
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