Public invited to discuss City Hall plans
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posted 3-4-10

TIPTON - The Tipton County Chamber of Commerce will host a town hall meeting regarding the current City Hall concerns on Tuesday, March 9, at 6 p.m. at the Tipton High School auditorium. The public is encouraged to attend to ask questions and share their concerns.

The meeting will be moderated by Paul Wyman on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. If you have questions regarding the meeting please contact the Chamber office at (765) 675-7533.

Design the Argus T-shirt and win $50
by Aaron Pennock
posted 3-9-10

TIPTON - The Argus is accepting entries for a T-shirt design contest. The deadline is April 30, 2010. The winning artist will receive $50 and a free T-shirt featuring the design.

A panel of photojournalists from across the country will judge the entries. The winning design will be revealed on May 3.

Anyone can enter the contest, and participants may enter multiple designs.

The shirts will be issued to Argus employees and correspondents to promote the local, online newspaper. Demand will determine if the shirts will be available for purchase by the public.

Entries can be e-mailed to: news@tiptonargus.com

Or mailed to:
Tipton Argus T-Shirt Contest
412 E. Jefferson St.
Tipton, IN 46072

Young Originals are as good as gold
by Jenny Ritter
posted 2-28-10

INDIANAPOLIS - A lengthy drive to the south side of Indianapolis proved to be worthwhile for members of the Tipton High School choral department on Saturday, February 20.

Tipton choir director Jenny Haynes and participating students traveled to Perry Meridian High School for the Indiana State School Music Association’s Solo and Ensemble competition, and returned with six gold medals.

The day started early for the ensemble of Tyler Regnier, Kira Miller and Cassandra Hawkins. The trio sang “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and received Tipton's first gold medal.

The second ensemble of the day included John Luke Hawkins, Cameron Tragesser, Jenny Ritter, Tyler Regnier and Cassandra Hawkins. This group also sang “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” It was good fortune the judges had senses of humor because “Bridge Over Troubled Water” was the most popular song of the day. This ensemble was also awarded a gold medal.

Kelcey Lucas was Tipton’s first soloist of the day. Lucas, a senior at Tipton, sang “When Love Is Kind” by Thomas Moore. Lucas was awarded a gold medal.

Next up was Tipton’s show choir, the Young Originals. The large ensemble sang “The Road Not Taken,” a famous poem by Robert Frost. The Y.O.’s also received a gold medal.

The ensemble of Timy Barton, Cassandra Hawkins and Jenny Ritter was next to perform. The trio sang “Poor Man Lazarus” a cappella. The trio received a gold medal. Tipton junior Cameron Tragesser was the school’s second soloist. Tragesser sang “Shenandoah.” Tragesser received a silver medal.

Timyeal Barton was Tipton’s third and final soloist of the day. Barton, a junior, was awarded a gold medal for her rendition of “Long Time Ago.”

Tipton Hospital Associate Scholarship applications available
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posted 2-8-10

TIPTON - Tipton Hospital associate scholarship applications are now available. Any graduating high school senior who resides in Tipton County, or whose parent or grandparent is an associate of Tipton Hospital is eligible to apply.

Applications are available from the Tipton Hospital Foundation Office or Guest Relations at Tipton Hospital, as well as, the guidance office at either Tipton High School or Tri-Central High School. The form is also available online at www.tiptonhospital.org or www.tiptoncf.org.

Applications are due Friday, April 2, 2010. Please contact Penny Lee with any questions at (765) 675-8214 or penny.lee@tiptonhospital.org.