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State
Farm to hold national football video contest
Press
release
posted 9-03-10
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. State Farm Insurance Companies kicks
off Friday Night Feats, a national high school football video
contest to find the biggest moments of the season, this Friday.
Players, parents, and fans can win up to $17,500 for their high
school. The contest begins Aug. 27 with first, second and third
prize winners as voted by the fans being named
Dec. 13.
In 2009, we saw hundreds of great plays and community
support that led to big money for more than 50 schools,
said former pro football quarterback Doug Flutie. This
year State Farm is back and searching for the biggest moments
on the gridiron to give more schools the chance to win much
needed funds.
Each week high school football teams across the country are
making bold plays their own Friday night feats. State
Farm is giving those football teams, and the communities that
support them, an opportunity to share their spectacular plays
and a chance to win a cash prize. Eligible fans, coaches, players
and community members can submit videos to the State Farm Friday
Night Feats contest page, www.FridayNightFeats.com, from Aug.
27 until Nov. 24 to be considered as the best Friday night feat
of the 2010 high school football season.
Videos will be submitted and voted on by the public during two
time periods or halves. The first half is Aug. 27
through Oct. 7 and the second is Oct. 8 through Nov. 24. Viewers
will determine 26 finalist nominees from each half by voting
on the Friday Night Feats page. The 52 finalist nominees will
each receive a prize of $2,500 for their respective school.
In college, I was able to play a role in one of the biggest
moments in my schools history, said Flutie. Friday
Night Feats is an opportunity for high school football players,
fans and coaches to showcase this years biggest moments.
In 2009, State Farm gave away $160,000 to 52 schools, including
grand prize winner Mount Mansfield Union High School in Jericho,
Vt. Until this year, Mount Mansfield had never had a home football
game. The school and community decided to use the award money
to finish construction on their first-ever home football field
by purchasing a scoreboard, track and turf protective mats,
the foundation for a press box and enough sideline and field
equipment to get them ready for the first home game in September.
A panel of qualified judges will narrow the field down to the
top 10 videos based on the "wow" factor, athleticism,
impact of the play, and creativity of the video, which will
include a title and brief description of the play. The panel
includes Brandon Huffman, Bill Greene and Allen Trieu from Scout.com
and a Kid Reporter for SIKids.com. Viewers have the final word,
choosing the first and second place and the grand prize winner
by voting for their favorite Dec. 2 until Dec.10. The winners
will be announced on Dec. 13. Cash prizes for the top videos
are $15,000 for the grand prize, $10,000 for first place and
$5,000 for second place.
To upload videos and for more information and contest rules,
visit the State Farm Friday Night Feats contest on at www.fridaynightfeats.com
INDOT
to chip-seal S.R. 13
Press
release
posted 8-26-10
ANDERSON, Ind. The Indiana Department of Transportation
plans to chip-seal State Road 13 between S.R. 32 and S.R. 37,
west of Anderson on Monday, Aug. 30.
Crews from the Tipton Subdistrict will begin applying liquid
asphalt topped with aggregate along S.R. 13's northbound lane
at Lapel at 8 a.m.-weather permitting. Around midday, preventative
maintenance activities will have advanced a little over six
miles to S.R. 37 south of Elwood. At this juncture, chip-seal
operations reverse direction to apply chip-seal to the southbound
lane.
Motorists will experience delays as S.R. 13 traffic narrows
to a single-lane at the progressing worksite. Freshly chip-sealed
roadways can be driven upon almost immediately. But drivers
should proceed slowly-with caution-to avoid problems with "road
tar" and loose aggregate chips.
Chip-sealed pavements provide an excellent revitalized surface
that serves the motoring public-and the taxpayer-well. This
pavement preservation method is very cost-effective. Studies
show that every $1 spent on chip-seal maintenance saves $10
in road repair.
Chip-seals increase surface friction for improved safety. And
they seal the roadbed from moisture which results in extended
service life through freeze-thaw cycles. Applications are expected
to last up to six years.
"If the weather cooperates, we should be able to chip-seal
both lanes of State Road 13 in a single day," comments
Tipton Subdistrict operations manager Ron Buell. "After
ten days to two weeks, we'll come back to do a fog seal. Traffic
can't drive on a fog sealed lane for at least an hour."
Ducky
Day offers family fun
submitted
posted 8-23-10
TIPTON Tipton County Foundation is hosting its eighth
annual summer-ending celebration for young families Ducky
Day in Tipton Park, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, August
29. The event concludes with a Duck Derby at 3:45 p.m., where
lucky ducks will be drawn out of a pond and children will receive
wonderful prizes.
Families should plan their arrival to allow enough time for
all the fun, probably no later than 3:15 p.m. All the activities
shut down at 3:45 to allow time for everyone to move to the
duck pond, which will be located on the baseball field on the
south side of the park this year.
Throughout the afternoon, there will be free live entertainment
at the Gazebo. The Lions Club of Tipton will provide pop, popcorn,
and hotdogs and Tipton County Mustard Seed will offer ice cream,
all at bargain prices. The Boys and Girls Club of Tipton County
has organized games, crafts, football toss, the FFA petting
farm, an inflatable obstacle course, slide, bounce houses, and
other fun.
Local girl scouts, Kiwanis, the Tipton County Library, Tipton
Community Theatre, and other organizations will conduct activities
that the youngsters can enjoy. Volunteers from the Tipton and
Tri-Central student bodies will help staff each venue.
New this year, employees of Cargill and Monsanto in Tipton County
who work with the local chapter of Farm Safety 4 Just Kids will
conduct a bicycle safety rodeo at the park pavilion. Children
ages 8 to 11 should ride their bikes in order to participate.
They may be eligible for special prizes. The companies also
provided bicycle prizes for the Duck Derby at 4 p.m.
Access to all of these activities is with the purchase of a
$3 bracelet. Each of the wristbands comes with a gold doubloon
good for a discount on the refreshments on sale at the park.
The number on each bracelet matches a duck that will be floating
in the Duck Derby pond. Winning ducks will be drawn at 4 p.m.
and the bearer of the matching number will receive a prize,
if present. No chances are for sale.
TDS Telecom, Tipton Hospital and Pioneer Hi-Bred International
Tipton Production are the major financial sponsors with the
Tipton County Foundation supporting Ducky Day this year. In
addition to their direct sponsorship, Tipton Hospital has allowed
the Foundation to include a $2 OFF Coupon on the flyers that
will be sent home from the elementary schools in Tipton County.
These will be good until September 30 for bike or multi-sport
helmets at the Riley Safety Store, located at the north entrance
of the hospital. Parents or grandparents whose children do not
attend Tipton, Tri-Central, or St. John elementary schools may
contact the Foundation for a flyer and coupon.
Besides the nonprofit groups that are providing activities,
financial and in-kind resources have been donated by the following
sponsors: Cargill Ag Horizons, Jeans Flowers & Gifts,
Whites Meat Market, A-1 Disposal, McCormack Printing Impressions,
Ben B. Hobbs Law Office, Bill & Janie Horner, Dan Young
GM Center, Ice Miller LLP, List Lawn Care, McNeal & Co.,
CPA, McQuinn Family Dentistry, DAYSRx Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy,
Midwest Eye Consultants, Tipton Kiwanis Club, Tipton Pizza King
& Subway, and the Tipton Rotary Club,
Also sponsoring are : Apple Group "The Shirt People",
B.E.S. Inc. Beverage Equipment Services, Becks Superior
Hybrids, Encompass Credit Union., Farmers Mutual Insurance,
First Farmers Bank & Trust, Harris Bank, Package Right,
STAR Financial Bank, and WWKI Radio 100.5 FM.
Everyone can be a philanthropist through the Tipton County Foundation.
TCF is a volunteer-driven nonprofit public charity established
in 1986 to serve donors, award grants, and provide leadership
to improve the quality of life in Tipton County, forever. Contributions
are tax-deductible under sections 501(c)(3), 509, and 170 of
the Internal Revenue Code.
The Foundation has been confirmed to be in compliance with National
Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. For updates and more
information, visit www.tiptoncf.org/ducky.htm,
or call the Foundation at 765-675-8480.
Silent
auction to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Tipton
submitted
posted 8-20-10
TIPTON Moser Jewelers is sponsoring a silent auction
next weekend with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Club
of Tipton County. John and Beth Moser have selected a wide variety
of pieces of fine jewelry for auction, including diamonds, gemstones,
and 14-karat gold items.
Bidding numbers are $5 each and will be kept confidential so
patrons may buy auction items as gifts. A minimum bid is set
for each piece.
The silent auction will take place at Moser Jewelers Tipton
location on Aug. 26, 27, and 28. Bidding will close on Saturday,
Aug. 28, at noon.
Please come out and support the Boys & Girls Club of Tipton
County as they continue to provide a safe place and educational
activities for children in our community.
Library
director honored
by
Aaron Pennock
posted 8-19-10
TIPTON Tipton County Public Library Director Linda Joines
has received the 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award, given by
the Indiana Library Federation. Joines will be honored at the
Indiana Library Federation awards banquet in Indianapolis on
November 16.
The board and staff of the Tipton County Public Library nominated
Joines for the award in June. The nomination was a three-page
document describing her exemplary leadership, and contained
a long list of her achievements at the library. I couldnt
think of anyone more deserving than Linda, said Assistant
Director Renda Hurst.
Joines has served as library director for 11 years. According
to library records circulation and visitation to the library
have increased 20 percent in that time. Prior to that she worked
as a circulation clerk, department manager and assistant director
at the library.
As director, Joines oversaw all aspects of the renovations at
the Tipton and Windfall libraries. It takes someone whos
willing to give up a lot of sleep to do that, said Hurst.
Shes done a lot for us. Were really proud
of her, said Kendra Hummel, marketing coordinator and
information specialist at the library.
Club
to hold Dinner Dance Gala
submitted
posted 8-19-10
TIPTON The Boys & Girls Club of Tipton County is
holding a Dinner Dance Gala on Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Tipton
Elks Club.
Live and silent auction items valued at over $10,000 will be
available to bid on. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. and
dinner at 7 p.m. with a choice of prime rib, teriyaki glazed
salmon, or Cornish hen.
Linda Lee & the Noble Creek Band will be performing during
the evening.
The deadline to purchase tickets is 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23.
For more information call the Boys & Girls Club at 675-9362.
Theatre
to hold open auditions
submitted
posted 8-18-10
TIPTON Tipton Community Theatre will hold open auditions
for Mother Goose is Eaten by Werewolves, our bonus show for
the 2010-2011 Season. Auditions will be held Sunday, August
22 beginning at 2 p.m. and Monday, August 23 at 7 p.m. at the
West Street Christian Church, 132 N. West St, Tipton.
There are two female roles, two males roles and two roles that
can be either male or female available.
The show is a short interactive comedy, perfect for the whole
family. Performance dates are Saturday, Oct. 30, and Sunday,
Oct 31.
For further information contact Director Shannon Burke at 765-675-3524
or e-mail pint_sized_01@yahoo.com or visit tiptontheatre.com
Art
Show accepting entries
by
Aaron Pennock
posted 8-16-10
TIPTON Entry forms for the 2010 Tipton Pork Festival
Art Show are now available at the Tipton County Public Library
or online at the Pork Festival Website at: www.tiptoncountyporkfestival.com.
Entry forms must be received by Monday, Aug. 30. Entry fees
are $5 per entry for professionals and amateurs, and $3 per
entry for students.
The Pork Festival takes place Sept. 9, 10 and 11. For more information
about the Art Show, send your e-mails to porkfestivalart@yahoo.com.
Click here
for entry form.
INDOT
approves $1.5 million project
by
Aaron Pennock
posted 7-29-10
TIPTON The Indiana Department of Transportation approved
Thursday a request for $1.5 million to be used for a major road
construction project in Tipton County.
The INDOT Local Public Agency Project Selection Committee made
the announcement to County Commissioner Jane Harper via conference
call in the commissioners office Thursday afternoon.
The awarded $1,560,000 will be used for the construction of
a section of road connecting County Roads 550 W. and 560 W.,
just east of the former Getrag facility. When completed, the
two roads will be one, connecting Indiana State Road 28 and
Division Road. Commissioner Harper and County Engineer Phil
Beer presented the project to INDOT on June 23.
I am thrilled, said Harper after learning Tipton
County would receive the entire amount requested. Eight counties
within the INDOT Greenfield District submitted applications
for projects totaling $12 million, however only $3.6 million
in federal funds had been allocated for that district. Of the
eight counties, Tipton was one of three selected to receive
project funding. Tipton County is responsible for a 20 percent
match of the $1.5 million to be released in 2014.
In her community presentation to INDOT, Harper listed safety,
potential growth, and traffic flow as reasons for connecting
the roads. It will really help alleviate a lot of traffic
congestion at 28 and 31 and will provide an additional access
and evacuation route, she said.
Additionally, she commented that the road creates a backage
road for any potential development opportunities east of 31.
The completed road will also provide an alternate route for
trucks leaving the citys industrial park, and allow them
to avoid driving through town.
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