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New year, new member, same issues

January 20, 2011

By
Angel Perkins, Staff Writer

BOURBON — The Bourbon Town Council convened for the first time in 2011 beginning a new year with a new member, Les McFarland.
McFarland was sworn in Thursday, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m., at the town hall by Bourbon Town Clerk Kimberly Berger, to begin his four-year term Jan. 1.
And though new to the position as council member, councilman Gary Collins nominated him as president as the first item of business. Incumbent councilmember Larry Wattenbarger expressed his disapproval after the motion was seconded by McFarland.

Triton AD presents report, explains IMPACT

January 20, 2011

By
Carol Anders, Correspondent

BOURBON — The Triton School Board heard the annual report on Triton athletics from Mason McIntyre, director of athletics, during their first meeting of 2011. McIntyre began his remarks saying that he added a phrase to the Vision and Mission Statement. The addition reads: The Trojan Way: 15 Sports, ONE team.
McIntyre said 15 years ago, Triton had 13 varsity sports and now they have 15. He also explained those 15 years ago, coaches served as trainers with very little supplies. Now, the school has full-time certified athletic trainer on site with needed supplies.

Giving tickets made easier for law enforcement

January 20, 2011

By
Carol Anders, Correspondent

BOURBON — Police officers from the Bourbon and Plymouth Departments will soon be able to begin using the Indiana Supreme Court’s electronic Citation and Warning System (eCWS). Instead of writing tickets, officers use a hand-held scanner to read bar codes on a drivers’ license and registration. The information on the license and /or registration is automatically entered on the ticket form.

3.8 Earthquake shakes Indiana up

January 7, 2011

By
Delilah Bingle, Correspondent

GREENTOWN — At 7:55 Thurs-day morning many Hoosiers — including a few Plymouth residents — felt the earth move.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, an earthquake initially estimated at a magnitude of 4.2 struck north-central Indiana. USGS later revised its estimate to 3.8. The quake struck just before 8 a.m. and was 3 miles deep, according to the USGS.
The epicenter was located about near Greentown, 15 miles east-southeast of Kokomo, 15 miles west-southwest from Marion and 50 miles north of Indianapolis.

Trains celebrated at museum

January 7, 2011

By
Carol Anders

PLYMOUTH — A special running of the 8-by-40 model train set housed at the Marshall County Museum Wednesday attracted more than 200 visitors, according to Museum Director Linda Rippy.
Within the first 15 minutes the display was opened, there had already been 50 visitors.
Rippy said the display can only be opened when there are enough volunteers.

Council says goodbye, wraps business up

December 21, 2010

By
Angel Perkins, Staff Writer

BOURBON — The Bourbon Town Council wrapped up some general business and said goodbye to member Tim Perkins at the conclusion of the last meeting of the year, during this, Perkins’ final meeting in the seat.
He will be replaced by Les McFarland at the January council meeting scheduled for Jan. 10 at 7 p.m.

Winning artist chosen at 2011-12 Upland Game Bird Stamp judging event

December 21, 2010

ETNA GREEN — Jeffrey Kleinefelter of Etna Green, has won California’s 2011-12 California Upland Game Bird Stamp art competition. His rendition of a wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo, Rio Grande sub-species in gouache will be reproduced on the 2011-12 California Upland Game Bird Stamp and will be available as collectible limited edition prints.

Mostly kudos at end-of-the-year meeting

December 21, 2010

By
Angel Perkins, Staff Writer

BOURBON — Triton School Corporation’s Superintendent Carl Hilling had mostly kudos to give and good things to share at the December school board meeting — that is, until the subject of school funding came up.

Local canine stars in area play

December 21, 2010

By
Andrew Dreibelbis

BOURBON — When Julie Boardman’s sister suggested to Julie that she have her dog try out for a part in a play, Boardman laughed. She laughed because, according to her, “Madison would have flunked dog obedience school.”
Madison, Boardman’s 10-year-old, male, cocker spaniel mix, beat out five other dogs to win the part of Sandy in the musical “Annie.”

Local authors sign books

December 21, 2010

By
Delilah Bingle

PLYMOUTH — Saturday, the Marshall County Historical Museum sponsored a book signing for three authors with roots in Marshall County.
The event took place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each author hosted a table with their books on sale as fans had the opportunity to chat with the authors while getting their book signed. Authors were Amy Wenger, Jan Shupert-Arick and William Erwin.

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