August 5, 2009 RSS feed / Community

Camp Bluebird sessions scheduled for Sept. 23-24

Camp Bluebird, an adult retreat for cancer survivors, will be held Sept. 23-24 at Camp Tecumseh's Leadership Center. The camp is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Regional Health. More...

Girl Scouts

Earns award

Jenna Greene earned a Girl Scout Gold award from the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana during the Girls of Distinction Celebration held June 6 at Indianapolis. More...

Births

Zac Marchand and Kristen Fritz of Flora are parents of a 6-pound, 10-ounce daughter, Addyson Diane Marchand, born July 19 at Clarian Arnett Hospital, Lafayette. Maternal grandparents are Cathy and Ronald "Gator" Fritz of Flora. More...

Reunions and get-togethers

Clem family On July 26, 57 descendants of the late John and Mattie Clem and his brother, Alfred Clem, who all resided in Democrat Township, near Cutler, gathered at Flora Community Park at the Boy Scout Cabin. More...

Washington Twp.

The outreach group at Faith Lutheran's project for August is collecting school supplies. More...

Osprey nesting platform placed on Lake Freeman

Workers from Shafer and Freeman Lakes Environmental Conservation Corporation (SFLECC), the West Lafayette based Sycamore Audubon Society and local volunteers recently constructed and placed the first osprey nesting platform on Lake Freeman. More...

Library

Flora-Monroe Twp. The second session of the Beginning Scrapbook series is Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m. It is not too late to join the class and learn how to organize and display your precious family photographs. More...

Purdue Garden Calendar

AUGUST Visit the horticultural exhibits at the Indiana State Fair, Aug. 7-23. Bring your gardening questions to the Purdue Master Gardener booth in the Pioneer Our Land Pavilion. More...

In Memoriam

In loving memory of James Harter April 28, 1965-August 3, 1986 Nothing can ever take away the love our hearts hold dear Fond memories linger every day, remembrances keep them near. More...

New Experience Works coordinator named for Benton, White and Carroll counties

Experience Works has appointed Ruth Hooker as Employment & Training Coordinator (ETC) for Benton, White and Carroll counties. More...

Announcements

PROMOTING THE WILDCAT VALLEY group will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Wildcat Creek Bed and Breakfast near Cutler. The topic will be the old stagecoach routes along the Wildcat Valley. More...

What's Happening Elsewhere

PERU CIRCUS CITY SAMS Chapter 89 will be camping the weekend of Aug. 21 at Bozarth's Campground near Lagro. Contact the hosts, Bob and Nancy Eoff, at 765- 472-7133 or Wilbur and Ginny Haggerty at 765-981- 4187 with RSVPs. More...

Coat collection in Burlington

Burlington First Brethren Church will have a winter coat collection on two Saturdays, Aug. 8 and 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at the church, on Eighth Street. More...

Channel 2

Programming for Aug. 5 - 10 is listed below: Wed., Aug. 5 - 7 p.m. Highlights from the Carroll County 4-H Fair Swine Show (taped); Swine Show class 38-42 (taped). Thurs, Aug. 6 - 7 p.m. More...

Every region of Indiana is represented over state fair's 17 days

A 1920s steamboat, a hybrid electric car and custom glass artwork will be among the items on display at this year's Indiana State Fair (Aug. 7-23) as part of the new "Celebrating Indiana Communities" exhibit in the Toyota Exposition Hall. More...

Camden

Camden-Jackson Township Public Library Board will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 in the Reading Room. A foot care clinic will be held at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Senior Citizen's Lounge. Camden Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. More...

Burlington

Park Board will meet at 7 p.m. tonight, Wednesday. Town Council's August meeting will be Tuesday evening at 7 in the Town Hall. Kiwanis Club will meet for its weekly breakfast and meeting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in the fire station. More...

IRS warns taxpayers to beware of First-Time Homebuyer Credit fraud

The Internal Revenue Service announced its first successful prosecution related to fraud involving the first-time homebuyer credit and warned taxpayers to beware of this type of scheme. More...

Don't dump aquariums into local waters

Aquarium owners who are moving and can't take their aquarium's contents with them should avoid dumping the contents in local waters. Most of the fish won't survive the winter, and the plants can thrive and cause serious environmental damage. More...

Card of Thanks

We would like to extend our thanks to the Rossville, Michigantown, Cutler and Forrest Fire Departments and also the Rossville Ambulance Service for their quick response to the fire at Rodkey Brothers New Holland store on More...

Memories 2009

154th Old Settlers Celebration Remembering the 1950s and '60s.

THANK YOU The Comet thanks the following for providing photos: Carroll County Historical Society Museum, Joe and Barbara Jones, Lorraine Heffner Popejoy, Pat Wagoner Wisler-Meade, Phil and Cindy Jones, Sandy Cook Roth, and Doris Oyler Harter. More...