Announcements

Marilyn Keeler of Camden is leading the new Logansport Branch of EXTENDED FAMILY, a support system for families of prisoners. The group will have its first meeting tonight, April 2, at 7 p.m. in the clubhouse at Logansport Senior Citizen Village, 2626 George Street. Extended Family is a community-based organization, and is not tied to any one church or religion. Members are welcome from all faiths or no faith. For more information, call 765- 432-1479 or 574-967-4088.

The ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS in the greater Lafayette area meets at the MCL Cafeteria in West Lafayette at 11:45 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. Women who have an ownership interest in a business or who file a Schedule C with the IRS are welcome to attend AWBO meetings and investigate membership. For more information, visit www.awbo.org.

CANAL EARTH DAY will be April 19, beginning at 9 a.m. at Canal Park in Delphi. Volunteers are needed for general clean-up work and tree planting. The two major work sites will be the area at the foot of the Carrollton Bridge and around the Blue Bridge along the canal towpath near Pizza Hut. Brian Stirm will be at Canal Park with the trolley to transport workers to those sites. Lunch will be served to all working volunteers.

Dick Curts of Flora does TAX RETURNS FREE OF CHARGEfor those who qualify as low income, disabled or elderly. His service was established through the AARP/IRS, but is not a part of those entities. He reminds citizens that to qualify for the Economic Stimulus check, it is necessary to file returns whether they owe taxes or not. Appointments for the free tax service are necessary. Call 967- 3828.

CARROLL SCHOOL BOARD has changed its April 1 meeting to April 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building.

LIFE AROUND ROSSVILLE SCHOOLS (LARS) spring meeting is Tuesday, April 29, at 6 p.m. at the MCL Cafeteria in West Lafayette. The Rossville Area Transit Van will be available. For more information, call Mindy Phebus, 765-379-2968.

The City of Delphi announced DELPHI SPRING CLEAN-UP will be April 9 and 10 for the Thursday trash route and April 16 and 17 for the Friday route.

Carroll County Soil & Water Conservation District will offer an INDIANA MASTER NATURALIST training program at Camp Collum in Clinton County from Sept. 8 to Oct. 27. The program is a hands-on opportunity to learn about Indiana's natural resources and share the knowledge through volunteer services. Early registration is encouraged. Space is limited. For details and associated costs, call Rhonda Hicks at (765) 564-4480 ext. 3.

Youth ages 8 to 18 who want to explore the world of aviation are invited to participate in the first YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHT RALLY of 2008. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 256, the event will be at the Delphi Municipal Airport April 19. Call Debbie at (765) 491- 8515 for information or to register for the free introductory flight given by a local pilot.