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Scholarships
Tipton County Sheriff Frank Fritch announced that the Indiana
Sheriff’s Association will be awarding college scholarships to
qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a
degree in criminal justice studies. There will be approximately 40 –
$500 scholarships awarded to qualifying students throughout the
state. To qualify, the applicant must be an Indiana resident, be a
current member of the association or a dependent child or grandchild
of a current member of the association, attend an Indiana college or
university, major in a law enforcement field and enroll as a
full-time student (12 hours). Applications to apply are available
from your high school counselor, the sheriff’s office or by writing
to the Indiana Sheriff’s Association, P.O. Box 19127, Indianapolis,
IN 46219 and requesting an application. All applications must be
received by the association by April 1.
Singles Dance
A singles dance takes place each Friday night from 8 p.m. to
midnight at the Booster Club, 150 S. Reed Rd. in Kokomo. For more
information, call (765)457-7619 or email at SJS3394@att.net. The
event is sponsored by Singles Network.
Turkey Shoot
Tipton’s Moose Lodge will have a turkey shoot Sunday. Still board
shoots begin at noon. This is open to the public and children are
welcome with an adult. Only stock shotguns are used. This is open to
the public.
Jewelry fundraiser
There will be a jewelry sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tipton
Hospital’s north lobby. All proceeds will benefit the hospital’s
wish list.
TAC
Tipton Advancement Committee (TAC) will meet at 7 p.m. Today at
the Tipton County Foundation Building. Guest speakers from Ivy Tech
and the U.S. Census Bureau will be featured.
Jelly Bean Challenge
During the month of March in the children’s department of the Tipton
County Public Library children are asked to stop by and guess how
many jellbeans are in the jar! There is a jar for kids 3-6 and one
for kids 7-12 years old. The closest guess wins the jar.
THS Class of 1975
Tipton High School Class of 1975 Reunion Committee is looking for
the following classmates: Jan (Roe) Gibbs, Darrell Murray, Rex
Heard, John Wisman, Robert Heston, Robert Long, Stanley Townsend,
Dennis Faulkerson, Sally Rosser, Brenda (Gibson) Brakney, Deborah (Netherton)
Bess, Loretta (Strong) Ewing, Frances (Booher) Hazel, Kathy (Hobbs)
Pittenger, Lisa (McFall) Manes, Richard “Rick” Shock. If you have
information regarding these classmates or are interested in helping
with the 35th reunion, call 675-4801 or 317-752-6892.
THS Class of 1960
Tipton High School Class of 1960 is trying to locate the following
classmates: Betty Bevel, June Blankenship Jehlan, Michael Eikenberry,
Kenneth Gipson, Robert Griggs, Donna Perkins, Neil Shaw, Rod Thomas,
Mary Weaver, Judy Black, Kay Cowin, Keita Fox, Robert Goodman,
Evelyn Henderson, James Morrisett, A.J. Roberts, Plyllis Smith,
Sharon Walker and Jerry Lee Wood. Contact Christy at 963-4144 or
Connie Sue at 675-2870 with any information. The class is trying to
locate the class picture which was hanging in the old THS building.
If you have it or know where it is, call the above numbers.
Art exhibit
A children’s art exhibit is currently on display during March at the
Tipton County Public Library. Friends of the Library sponsor this
show during National Art Month.
Support group
Miller’s Merry Manor will be starting a support group for M.S. For
more information, contact Debby Baxter at 675-8791.
Solid Waste meeting
Tipton County Solid Waste District Board of Directors will meet at
4:30 p.m. Thursday in the upper conference room of the McNeal
Building, located at 116 S. Main St. in Tipton.
Fish/chicken fry
Tipton’s Knights of Columbus will host an all-you-can-eat fish and
chicken fry from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. The KofC Hall is located at 222
S. Independence St. in Tipton.
Bake sale planned
A bake sale will take place at Trinity Wesleyan Church on Saturday
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Upward Basketball games. All proceeds
will benefit Relay for Life of Tipton County.
Clean out your Medicine Cabinet
Marsh Hometown Market will host a “Clean out your Medicine Cabinet”
event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday. The two-day event will provide central Indiana residents
with a safe and environmentally-friendly way to get rid of expired
and leftover prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines. During
this event, individuals will be able to safely dispose of
medications that meet the following criteria:
• Pills, capsules and liquids (no needles, inhalers, sharps, or
aerosols)
• Medicine must be in original container with original label intact
• Medicines that have the words “toxic,” “corrosive,” “reactive” or
“ignitable” on them will not be accepted
• Only one type of medication can be in a single container – no
mixtures
• No pill organizers will be accepted.
• No controlled or illegal substances (check with your regular
pharmacist if you’re not sure whether a medicine is controlled.)
Medicines can be brought to the pharmacy. For more information, call
Barbara Cole at 317-962-9248.
Music planned
Alexandria First Baptist Church will have “An Evening with The
Disciples Quartet” at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call
675-4894.
Commissioners’ meeting
Tipton County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Monday on the second
floor of the Tipton County Courthouse.
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Neuro Network
A support group is planned for people with Neurological diseases or
spinal cord injuries and family. The support group will be the first
Wednesday and the third Thursday of every month. The
program will be facilitated by Katie (Burris) Naden and Vicki
Privett. For more information or to schedule a day, call
renderedincolor@yahoo.com.
Voter registration
The Tipton County Clerk's office is open for voters' registration 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and Tuesdays
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Persons wishing to vote in the May 4, 2010
primary must be registered in the proper place by April 5. Any
questions may be directed to Bonita Guffey at 675-2795.
Fundraiser planned
Sigma Delta Pi (a local teacher sorority) will have a fundraiser at
Tipton’s Pizza Hut from 5 to 8 p.m. Today. All proceeds will
benefit scholarships and materials for the Tipton County Public
Library.
TCSC
Tipton Community School Board members will meet in executive session
at 5:30 p.m. Today. The executive session will be followed by a
regular meeting. Both meetings take place in the school’s
administration office.
Pinewood Derby
TIpton Cub Scout Pack 594 invites all youth, grades K-5 to
participate in the open-class Pinewood Derby which will take place
on March 13 in the community room at Tipton Elementary School.
Registration will be from 1 to 2 p.m. For more information, come to
the Scout Cabin from 7 to 8 p.m. Today or call Bill at 675-6004.
Tickets available
Tickets are available for the upcoming “BUS”TIN’ LOOSE No. 15, “A
Brake from the Wheel.” The event takes place March 20 and 21.
Tickets are available at Tipton Ace Hardware, Faye’s Northside Cafe,
Tipton Community School Corporation and Horton’s DO-IT-ALL Center.
Reservations needed
Reservations are needed for the upcoming Tipton Lincoln Day Dinner,
scheduled for 6 p.m. March 25 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Call
Betsy Townsend at 675-7508 for more information.
Mother Goose
on the Loose
“Mother Goose on the Loose” is a new program at Tipton County Public
Library for children ages 6-35 months. The interactive story/play
time will introduce kid
Scholarship
The Charter Jet Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association
(ABWA) is accepting applications for the Charter Jet Chapter
Scholarship. To qualify, you must be a student at Elwood Community
High School or John H. Hinds Career Center. For more qualification
information, call Tammy Lane at 765-210-6673 or email
mary.e.patterson@att.ent. The deadline for applications is at 3:30
p.m. March 26.
Scholarship
The Charter Jet Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association
is accepting applications for the Jane Ann Rice Memorial
Scholarship. Applicants can call Tammy Lane at 765-610-6673 for more
information. This scholarship is for individuals going into the
medical/health care field.
Seasonal flu
vaccines available
Seasonal flu vaccines are available at Tipton Hospital Occupational
Health for a fee. Call 675-1457 with questions or to schedule an
appointment.
Kindergarten round-up
St. John the Baptist Catholic School will have preschool and
kindergarten registration from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 3 to 5
p.m. Friday, March 12. Call the school at 675-4741 for more
information.
Soup Supper planned
Hobbs Christian Church will host its annual soup supper from 4:30 to
7 p.m. Saturday at the church. Chili, vegetable, potato soup,
sandwich and dessert will be availible. Donations will be taken.
Breakfast planned
An all-you-can-eat pancake, egg and sausage breakfast is planned
from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Greentown Fair Grounds Masonic
Lodge. The dinner is sponsored by the Wildcat Creek Tractor and
Engine Club.
Learn to Crochet
Learn how to crochet at this hands on library program. Matthew
Garner and Kara Petty will give you step-by-step instructions. The
library will provide yarn, hook and instructions for a small fee of
$5. If you want to bring your own supplies tell us when you register
and no fee will be charged. Class is Saturday, March 13 at 1pm, ages
12-adult.
Breakfast planned
St. John's Church will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Sunday.
Menu includes sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, milk, juice, and
coffee. Serving begins at 9 a.m. and continues until around noon. A
free will offering will benefit the Tipton County Ministerial
Association. The public is invited.
Reservations needed
Reservations are needed for the upcoming Tipton Lincoln Day Dinner,
scheduled for 6 p.m. March 25 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Call
Betsy Townsend at 675-7508 for more information.
Drainage Board
Tipton County Drainage Board will meet at 1 p.m. Monday in the
second floor conference room of the Tipton County Courthouse.
Tipton Utility Board
Tipton Utility Board will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday in the utility
office board room.
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