DCSC drug testing slated for 2006-2007



Although it didn’t appear on the agenda for Monday night’s Delphi Community School Corporation Board of Trustees’ meeting, a proposed drug testing policy was discussed briefly. The issue was broached by parent and Camden resident Everett Snoeberger during the public comments portion near the end of the meeting. Snoeberger asked when the policy would be implemented. John Williams answered with, […]

Delphi Christmas Parade is Saturday



Delphi’s annual Christmas Parade, sponsored by Delphi Lions Club, will be held Saturday. Lineup starts at 12 noon at the Monroe Street Gym, with judging at 12:30 p.m. Participants may also enter the parade from Franklin to Ohio streets or High Street. Retired DCHS teacher Norm Miller is this year’s parade marshal. For more information, call Ed and Donna Sholty […]

Adopt-A-Marine for Christmas



The base is called Camp Teqaddum, an old Iraqi air base that the marines have converted. Everything is sand-brown. There are no leaves changing color. Days are cool and nights are cold. The rainy season is coming on, and the fine powdery sand gets into everything, on every surface, on hands and faces. U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Gunnery Sgt. John […]

APC finalizes roster for plan



The Carroll County Area Plan Commission finalized the roster of the comprehensive zoning plan committee at the Nov. 22 evening meeting. With the addition of APC president Bob McCain and member Randy Strasser, the committee to select a group to design a comprehensive land use and zoning plan for the county was finalized. Other committee members include Tom Hesler, Brett […]

Presents for soldiers far away



Soldiers who are deployed in other countries will have a surprise this year. Hillcrest Elementary School students have adopted 30 soldiers for Christmas and have sent a box of presents for each one to open on Christmas Eve. Their effort is part of John and Enice Hampton’s Adopt-A-Marine For Christmas project. Students packing boxes, pictured from left to right, are […]

Murals to depict historical scenes along entire canal



Since the inception of the Carroll County Wabash & Erie Canal Association in the 1970s, the group has been telling the story of the canal in Indiana. In 2003, great strides were made in that direction with the opening of the Interpretive Center, which relates the history and operation of the canal. Now the association is painting the canal scene […]

Wanted: Holiday Traditions



Does your family or a family you know have special holiday traditions? We’re looking for families and individuals that go out of their way to make the holiday season special. Whether its singing carols door to door or putting up enough lights to brighten a runway, we want to know what you’re doing this holiday season. Call us at (574) […]

Camden



Auxiliary Unit 413 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Legion Home. Members are asked to take a gift for the Christmas baskets. Volunteer firemen will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Fireman’s Lounge. Camden Community Preservation Society will have its annual Christmas party at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Camden Pub. Blood pressure checks will be given […]

Burlington



Burlington Church of Christ will have Parents Night Out on Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. Child care will be available in the daycare center. Church of Christ allchurch caroling is being planned for Dec. 11 at 4:45 p.m., followed by chili and hot chocolate. A Christmas party will be held Sunday following morning worship at the United Methodist Church. […]

Winter storm preparedness



Wintery cold, snow and ice is just around the corner. Indiana recently observed Winter Storm Awareness Week. The National Weather Service (NWS) calls winter storms the “deceptive killers.” To prepare for winter storms, the Red Cross has outlined recommendations and a specific winter storm preparedness plan for the home, office and vehicles. Always have extra blankets on hand and ensure […]