Fireworks set for the 4th
Comet staff report

Fourth of July plans, including fireworks, for communities in Carroll County are being announced.

Delphi

"A fireworks display is our traditional and symbolic way of celebrating the 4th of July, the birthday of our nation," said David Krause DDS, co-organizer of the city's 4th of July celebration.

Festivities will begin at dusk around 9:45 p.m.

Delphi Educational Foundation will operate the concession stand at the football field and will also sell light tubes (necklaces).

The Delphi Chamber will pass out flavored ice pops.

The annual event is sponsored by the Delphi Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Delphi. Private donations also help support the event.

"It may sound somewhat like a cliché," said Krause, "but I think the Chamber is sincerely trying to give something nice back to the city."

"Find a good, safe place to park near the high school," he added. "Music will be simulcast at 88.9 on your FM dial."

Rain date will be July 5.

Burlington

Burlington will celebrate the 4th of July with festivities at the Community Park. A hog roast will be served from 5 to 9 p.m. Miniature golf will be set up to play and other games and entertainment are planned. The Volunteer Fire Department will set off the fireworks display beginning at dusk.

The celebration is sponsored by the Burlington Community Club.

Flora

Flora's fireworks, sponsored by the Town of Flora, will begin at dusk at Flora Community Park. (Raindate will be July 5.)

Flora VFD chief Scott Sisson said they have worked to improve the show and will have a special set piece to celebrate the department's 100th anniversary.

Preceding the fireworks will be Gospel Fest from 6 to 9:30 p.m., sponsored by the Flora First Christian Church. Featured performers will be Resurrection, Gospel Tones, and more. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Picnic food will be available from Living Faith Church of the Brethren.

Adams Mill near Cutler

A living history encampment awaits visitors to Adams Mill on July 4, 5 and 6. Adams Grist Mill Museum will be open for tours, while the scenic grounds will make a nice area for a picnic lunch.

Creek access is also available.

Boat Parade and more

The Madam Carroll with 400 veterans and young men and women currently serving and their families will lead 60 decorated boats in the 4th annual patriotic boat parade on Lake Freeman. Grand marshals will be World War II heroes.

The community is invited to the Sportsman Inn deck at 11:45 a.m. to watch the parade pass in review.

Afterwards, flag bearing skydivers will kick off a celebration in Monticello City Park to be from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be free carnival games and bike wars - a bicycle obstacle course. Snacks will be available for sale in the park or attendees may bring their own picnic lunch to enjoy.

The Banjo Nutz, along with the White County Community Band, will perform. Fun for all ages is planned throughout the afternoon and a family movie with free popcorn begins at 4 p.m.

Additionally, the Monticello Rotary Club will be dedicating the White County Iraq Memorial garden on the courthouse lawn in memory of the four young men from White County who lost their lives in this war.

Military families, of both veterans and young people currently serving are invited to ride the Madam Carroll at no charge. World War II veterans are also invited as grand marshals. For more information, contact Joe Crivello at 574 583- 9751