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Boys & Girls Club ‘jazzing it up’ for fundraiser

January 23, 2011

PLYMOUTH — The Boys & Girls Club of Marshall County will celebrate another successful year while raising money to continue their programs at this year’s February fundraising dinner with the theme “All That Jazz.”
“Last year the theme was ‘Fire and Ice’ and it was a theme I’d always wanted to do,” said the club’s director, Billie Treber. “This year Mary Beth Listenberger said we’d do ‘All That Jazz’ since it’s something that she’s always wanted to do.”

Trone, one architect of Culver planning, part of long legacy of Culver service

January 21, 2011

Culver's Pete Trone began his service on Culver's planning and zoning boards for which he was recognized by both the Culver Board of Zoning Appeals (in late November), and the Town Council (in December) 34 years ago.
Trone's father, Donaldson, arrived at Lake Maxinkuckee around 1904 when Donaldson's parents rented the old Norris farm on the east shore of the lake. That first summer, the family came by train and rented a horse and wagon, says Pete. Don Trone was 11 or 12.

National anthem and halftime singers, performers sought

January 21, 2011

The Ancilla College athletic department is looking for individuals or groups to sing the National Anthem at the beginning of the women’s basketball games.

Ancilla is also looking for individuals or groups to perform during half-time.

If you, someone you know or a group would like to perform please contact Dianna Cooper ASAP at 574-936-8898 ext. 384.

The following dates are available to perform the National Anthem:
Wednesday, January 26th 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 9th 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 19th 1:00 p.m.

Police incidents 1-21-11

January 21, 2011

Icy road to blame for accident
PLYMOUTH — Icy road conditions were blamed for an accident that happened Tuesday morning at 9B Road east of Fir Road in Plymouth. Crystal Overmyer, 18, Plymouth, had been driving a 2003 Chevy Cavalier east on 9B at 7:55 a.m. when it began to slide. She lost control of the vehicle, ran off the road and into a utility pole. Overmyer complained of pain from the accident but refused treatment at the scene.

Man’s death being investigated