State agencies join forces to prepare for avian influenza and pandemic influenza



Comet staff report Officials from several state agencies announced Tuesday new initiatives to help the state prepare for the possibilities of both avian influenza and pandemic influenza. “We want Hoosiers to know that Indiana has a coordinated plan of action to respond to both avian influenza and a human influenza pandemic if necessary,” remarked Lt. Governor Becky Skillman. “While state […]

Burlington Council reviews quotes



Burlington clerk-treasurer Tammy Dyer presented quotes for a new office computer at last week’s meeting of the Burlington Town Council. The first was for a Dell model at a cost of $1,077 and the second was for a Gateway for $1,233. She said both computers are identical. Following discussion, the council agreed to purchase the Dell computer, along with a […]

Camden clean-up is May 18



Comet staff report Camden’s town-wide spring clean-up will be May 18. Residents are reminded to have items at the curb early that morning as Waste Management expects to begin picking up trash at 6 a.m. Sanderson, Union and Church streets will be closed June 3 for the annual Camden Youth Day Parade. The next meeting of the committee planning the […]

Camden



Camden American Legion will meet Monday evening at the Legion Home. Camden’s annual spring clean-up will be May 18. Residents are asked to have items for pick-up at the curb early that morning. Senior Sunday will be observed May 21 at the First Baptist Church. Also on Sunday, canned goods and other items collected for the Edna Martin Center will […]

Washington Twp.



The Deer Creek Presbyterian Church is having its annual Swine ‘n Dine Dinner on May 21 starting at 11:30 a.m., following morning worship. Serving will continue until 1. Faith Lutheran Church is involved with the Thrivent Builds Home. Volunteers and workers will be needed. Contact either Pastor Tom or Pastor Sandy for more information. Faith Lutheran Church will honor graduates […]

Burlington



A gospel sing will be held Sunday evening at 7 at the United Methodist Church, featuring Family Ties and Cowboy Church from Kokomo. Eternals Quartet will be at Faith Church of Christ Sunday evening at 7. A graduation breakfast will be held Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at Faith Church of Christ. Graduates will be honored Sunday at the First Brethren […]

A new look for a downtown landmark

Preservation group receives restoration funding

Last October the Delphi Preservation Society, Inc. (DPS) submitted a grant proposal to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ 2006 Historic Preservation Fund. The group needed the money to restore the faade of the old Delphi City Hall Building, which later became the opera house. DPS was awarded $18,375 to rehabilitate the faade of the building last week. The group […]

Music’s on his mind



Steven Arthur’s passion is music. The 19-year-old just won a scholarship that will further that interest. As the winner of the Shirley Martin Scholarship for Young Songwriters, Arthur received a $500 cash award and a custommade acoustic guitar. A 2005 graduate of Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School, Arthur said he will be making a pop/Christian rock CD this summer. With his […]

Indiana Tourism announces Visit Indiana savings promotion



Comet staff report Lt. Governor Becky Skillman announced Monday a new way Hoosiers can save money on their summer travel. The Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD) is teaming up with Kroger to offer residents and non-residents incentives to travel in the state this summer. The Visit Indiana Summer Savings promotion includes the Visit Indiana card, which offers discounted admission, […]

Project Aftermath work continues



Comet staff report Indiana Project Aftermath is a federally funded outreach program that provides counseling and emotional support to victims of disasters who have evacuated to Indiana. In the weeks following the Gulf Coast hurricanes last year, an estimated 5,000 people moved to Indiana and currently about 2,500 remain in 69 counties. Project Aftermath staff is involved in a variety […]