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Volunteers sought for new tax program
      The Carroll County EITC is seeking volunteers to help with the new Volunteers Income Tax Assistance (VITA) tax program in Delphi. Each year dedicated volunteers train and volunteer their time to give back to the community. "Join us this year to help the low to middle income population with free tax preparation," said Kathy Bell VITA program manager.
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Fun 'n' games in Flora
      There's a new game in town. Rack 'N' Roll has opened in downtown Flora, offering pool and arcade games, along with jukebox music and inexpensive snacks and soft drinks. Owners are Dave Hall of Delphi and Joe Sandifur of Rossville. Hall's wife, Rebecca, and Sandifur will operate the business.
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Steering Committee works on county zoning ordinances
      As the New Year settles in the Carroll County Comprehensive Land Use Plan Steering Committee will settle into writing new zoning ordinances for Carroll County. The county's old zoning laws were written in 1971, and according to area plan commission member, Pete Wagoner, are out of date in many areas.
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Peace Poster contest winners announced
      The Delphi Lions Club sponsored a poster contest, "Peace Begins With Me" last fall for students ages 11, 12 and 13. Purpose of the contest was to encourage young people to artistically express their visions of peace. The following winners were selected: first place - Shelby Bradshaw; second place - Wyatt Rumell; and third place - Bransen Shidler.
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Foster parent training offered
      The Indiana Department of Child Services is offering a 20- hour pre-service training course for prospective foster parents. The course will help prepare foster, adoptive and kinship parents for their caregiving experience. Anyone interested must be 21 years old. Single parents are also eligible to apply.
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Year End Review 2008
      Editor's note: This week's year end review highlights the last six months of 2008 from stories printed in the Comet. The first half of 2008 appeared in last week's issue.
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