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Zirkle to host town hall meeting in Flora
      Tony Zirkle, candidate for Congress, will host a Town Hall meeting April 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School gymnasium. The public is invited to ask questions.
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If you plan to rebuild after the flood…here is the plan!
Comet staff report
      Editor's note: The following was prepared by Dave McDowell, Carroll County EMA Director, with help from Anita Nance, Water Planner of DNR Floodplain Management Section.
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Channel 2
      Programming for April 16- 23 is listed below: Wed., April 16 - 7 p.m., Flora Town Council meeting (taped 4/7); Faces of Carroll County, Chris Banks film. Sun., April 20 - 10:15 a.m., live worship service, Flora Presbyterian Church; 7 p.m., worship service, St. Joseph Catholic Church (taped ear...
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What's Happening Elsewhere
      STAMP COLLECTORS or philatelists are invited to a meeting Sunday at the Best Western Executive Plaza, 4343 SR 26 East, Lafayette. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Hoosier Home Cookin'
      Sweet tooths, take note! This week is all about simple, yet delicious desserts. Easy Cheesy Lemon Bars are made from five simple ingredients. You'll love the combination of sweet and tart. Coconut Caramel Pie is to die for with its rich, decadent layers. And, you won't even need a mixer for Coconu...
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Announcements
      FLORA PSI IOTA XI will meet at 6 p.m. May 7 in the fellowship hall of the First Christian Church. The meeting was moved up an hour to accommodate those wishing to attend the Kelly-Miller Circus in Flora. Identify theft is something that can happen to anyone.
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Daughter of vet to speak
      Carolyn Donson will speak about her father, Dr. A. L. Keim, DVM, on April 20 at 2 p.m. in Greentown. Admission is free. Dr. Keim had a veterinary practice in the Plevna area from 1942 to 1976. Donson will talk about her experiences assisting him with large and small animal care in a sixcounty are...
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Announcements
      Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church will host a SOUTHERN GOSPEL CONCERT by Whiteland Aires April 19 at 6 p.m. Call Linda Hopkins at (765) 966-8609 for information.
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Bridge-A-Rama
      Bridge-A-Rama high scorers for March were Helen Schilling and Joann Vianco with 4,330 points, Ginny Emerson and Pat Myer with 3,820 and Pat and Bill Myer with 2,900.
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Camden
Mary Whitfield Camden 686-2553
      Jesus Junction will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, at the Camden First Baptist Church. This is the last meeting for the school year. Max Scott from Camp Tippi will give a presentation on camping during the Sunday morning worship service at Camden First Baptist Church.
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Burlington
Cheryl Milburn Burlington 566-3453
      Identity theft is something that can happen to anyone. In an effort to educate the community on this type of crime, Burlington Kiwanis Club is hosting a seminar on identity theft to be held Tuesday evening at 7 in the Burlington Park Community Building. Presenters will be Carroll County Sheriff To...
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Washington Twp.
Marilyn Hile Deer Creek 859-4871
      The youth of Faith Lutheran was in charge of the worship service last Sunday. Presbyterian Women of the Deer Creek church will meet April 23 at 7 p.m. at the home of Doris Jean Bryan. The women are invited to attend. Wayne and Helen Forgey and Gary and Kim Forgey attended the music recital of Pa...
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Meetings
      Wednesday Forum Member of Wednesday Forum met for lunch at Flora's Family Restaurant in April. Member Alice Christian reviewed "Lover's Knot" by Emilie Richards, author of more than 50 novels. Christian also told members about the creation of Shenandoah National Park, which was the background se...
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Duke Energy supports Canal interpretive efforts
      Carroll County Wabash & Erie Canal Association received the first major donation to its new fund-raising campaign Tuesday night.
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Service News
Daugherty named squadron commander
      Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Joette D. Daugherty has assumed command of the 954th Reserve Support Squadron, U.S. Transportation Command, at Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, Ill. Her husband, Roger, is the son of Roger L. Daugherty Sr. of Flora and Jane A. Montgomery of Angola.
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New bowling alley rolling along
      Kate Gibson says she smiles from being excited about what she is building. She and her husband Scott plan to open the future Simply Irresist-A-Bowl bowling alley in Delphi later this year.
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4-H News
      2008 4-H Fair Plans are in full swing for the 2008 Carroll County 4-H Fair. The annual event will be July 11-18. 4-H'ers who exhibit building projects will participate in open judging on June 28, shooting sports; July 2, sewing, consumer clothing and Fashion Revue; and July 10-12, all others.
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Library
      Delphi Public Author, radio talk-show host, and speaker Kendra Smiley, the sister of Delphi resident Patsy McCammack, will be featured April 22 in a special program, "Empowering Choices," at 7 p.m. Call the library for a reservation. Seating is limited.
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Card of Thanks
      The family of Charles "Charlie" Kirk would like to thank everyone for their calls, cards, flowers, food, and contributions to the VFW during his illness and passing. Special thanks to Jim Hall, Dr.
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Dolphin without a tail
      While on vacation in Florida, Jerold and Linda Endress of Camden helped out one day at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium & Rescue. They fed a two-year-old dolphin named Winter, who lost her tail in a crab trap. She was named Winter because she was found and rescued in December.
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Business Briefs
      DANIELLE (STRIEBECK) ANDERSON is the newest agent at Gangwer Insurance Agency Inc. She has seven years of insurance experience, including auto, home, business and farm. A native of Carroll County, Anderson is a graduate of Delphi Community High School and Indiana Business College with an Assoc...
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