Stories from Saturday, November 29, 2008

William "Kaylen" Barcus, 51, of Plainfield passed away on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008 in his residence. He was born Aug. 12, 1957 in Greencastle to William F. "Bill" and Wilma Faye Cash Barcus. He married Donna Mosier in Danville in 1986. Mr. Barcus was a courtesy driver for Avis Car Rental in Indianapolis...

Wilma M. Rockhill, 92, of Miller passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. Mrs. Rockhill was an employee of Portage Holiday Inn for nine years. She was a member of Chapel of the Dunes, serving as a deaconess and working in the church resale shop and bazaar since 1990...

Putnam County residents were out early Friday morning picking up deals on everything from TVs to toys in local stores. Friday was the traditional start to the holiday shopping season, which may the weakest in decades, say economic experts. Many consumers were focused on picking up bargains Friday. Several said they wee slashing their holiday budgets from a year ago as they juggle paying rent and other bills while putting food on the table...

Two weekend hunting accidents in South-Central Indiana have Department of Natural Resources officials giving out some simple safety tips on hunting. A Martinsville man is in stable condition after accidentally shooting himself and a Brown County man is recovering after falling out of a tree stand...

The Christmas season will get into full swing Tuesday with two events in Greencastle. After a few years' hiatus, a Christmas parade is returning to downtown. It is set to begin at 5 p.m. Grand Marshal will be Carolyn Schenk, who lives at Autumn Glen in Greencastle and was Miss Indiana 1940. ...

The Putnam County Public Library will host a reading by the five "Airpoets" at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Kiwanis room. Poems of the Airpoets have been integrated into and served as inspiration for the stained-glass window murals, designed by British glass artist, Martin Donlin, at the new Col. H. Weir Cook Terminal of the Indianapolis International Airport...

A Cake Making 101 class will be held at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Area 30 Career Center. The program will offer tips on making cup cakes for every occasion by Jackie Baumann, Extension educator and Melissa Archer, assistant; up-to-date information on Bundt cakes by Bonnie Bryan; basics on making a cake by Thursa Evans; and easy cake decorating suggestions with a how to make the perfect jelly roll by Mary Anne Birt and Area 30 culinary students...

Jennifer Lynn Karn and Matthew Ian Clodfelter would like to announce their engagement and upcoming marriage Saturday, Nov. 29, at McKinley Hill Church of Christ, Brazil. Jennifer is the daughter of Brad and Shelly Karn, Brazil. She is a graduate of Northview High School, Indiana University and 2005 graduate of Butler University. She is currently employed at Kroger pharmacy in Brazil...