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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.

Schools required to have class take ISTEP online

December 12, 2010

By Carol Anders
Correspondent

INDIANAPOLIS — A decision made by the Indiana State Board of Education in August has the DOE (Department of Education) evaluating the readiness of Indiana schools to administer the multiple-choice portion of the ISTEP+ assessments test electronically.
The DOE is requiring schools to have at least one grade level in each school building with grades 3-8 take that portion of the test online.
Only the multiple-choice portion is offered online; all students will take the applied skills portion of the test on paper.

Bates is 2010 memorial friend winner

November 30, 2010

PLYMOUTH — Kim Bates of Bourbon is the 2010 winner of the Joe Gingerich Memorial Friend of Extension award. 
The award, sponsored by Centier Bank was presented by Donna Pontius at the annual Extension meeting held Nov. 16.
Nominated by both the Marshall County 4-H Council and Fair Board, Kim has logged 15 years as a leader in Bourbon Township, served five years on the 4-H Council as vice president, president and past president.  While on the 4-H council, Kim served on several committees including the audit and budget committee and still helps with club audits.  

KEDO rep speaks to council

November 24, 2010

By
Sharon Hollar

ETNA GREEN — After the Etna Green Town Council gave the pledge to the American flag, president Todd Slabaugh introduced George Robertson, executive director of the Kosciusko Economic Development Organization. Robertson stated that the organization was a resource for the town and the county as it will provide marketing material in hopes of attracting businesses that can provide good paying jobs.

McFarland offers gratitude to supporters

November 24, 2010

By
Angel Perkins, Staff Writer

BOURBON — Les McFarland holds several titles in the Bourbon community, among them, father, husband, business owner, Marshall County and Bourbon Police Officer, but come January, he will add Bourbon Town Councilman to that list.
The night of Nov. 2, many candidates were sweating it out awaiting results of voters but not McFarland. “I was on duty,” he said. “ I was trying to listen on the radio (for area results) but I was busy taking calls and so I didn’t officially find out until the next day.”

Bourbon receives $45k grant from INDOT

November 24, 2010

By
Angel Perkins, Staff Writer

BOURBON — Bourbon Clerk-treasurer Kim Berger announced at the November Town Council meeting that the town had recently received a $45,000 grant.
It was the town’s second attempt to gain the funding from the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and behind the effort was Berger and Town Council Vice President and local police officer Gary Collins, who hoped to secure the money to build sidewalks.

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