Steadfast in Care

   A progression of people have maintained and managed the New Hope Cemetery, located one-half mile south of Phlox in Union Township.  The New Hope Monthly Meeting (Friends Church) established the cemetery in 1885.  The land was donated by James A. Ellis.  The first woman to be buried in the cemetery was Miriam Overman and the first man was Joel Adams.  The cemetery is sometimes referred to as Ellis Cemetery (after the donor) or Phlox Cemetery. 
   The cemetery association was incorporated in 1919 with the new directors being Carl Tennell, James Sanders, Oscar M. Fox, Job Russell, Robert Stack, Ollen Moorman, and Rollo Shockney.  As time as passed the board membership has changed.  Currently it is Jim Smith, Jim McCauley, Lamoine Clouser, Leonard Smith, Francis Hannah, Tim Singleton and Dave Buck. 
   Jim Smith was a close friend of Elden Kepler, sexton of the cemetery.  Jim helped Elden open graves with
a shovel.  Jim has been president of the cemetery association for 47 years. 
   The cemetery finances are in good shape but there are expenses each year, primarily for grounds upkeep.  The association has been able to fund that from interest on savings until recently, when interest rates dropped to nil.  Perhaps there are existing members of the families buried in the cemetery who would feel moved to make a donation in their honor.  Those surnames are
ABBOTT, ADAMS, ADDISON, ANDERSON, ARMSTRONG, AYERS, BAKER, BANNON, BARRETT, BEASLEY, BENEFIEL, BERGAN,
BERRY, BESS, BONE, BOYLES,

Carolyn Johnson Elected Clerk-Treasurer

   In a quiet Greentown election with no visible campaigning, Carolyn Johnson received 67 votes to Holly Hord-Melton’s 46, making her the Greentown Clerk-Treasurer for a 4 year term, 2012 - 2015. 
   The office has been in a bit of flux the past few months.  Barbara Middleton resigned, effective June 30, 2011.  April Herglund became Clerk-Treasurer by the process of a caucus of the Howard County Republican Party.  She was the only person to file for the open seat.  When Carolyn Johnson and Herglund, both Republicans, filed to be on the ballot in November, a convention of Greentown Republicans was held and Johnson became the candidate.  Herglund resigned, effective Oct. 28, and Council President Joyce Higginbottom appointed Joyce Flick to the position since there was not enough time before the November 8 election date to call a caucus.  It was imperative that there be an acting Clerk-Treasurer to fulfill the necessary post of  one of 3 members of the Election Board.  Johnson’s election on Nov. 8 does not take effect until Jan. 1, 2012, therefore, Craig Dunn, Howard County Republican Party Chairman, called a caucus which elected Johnson to the seat for the remainder of 2011.
   Ed. Note: Now, who’s on first?  Only Abbott and Costello fans will understand.
          

Greentown Holds Election

   Normally, a town election would not be of particular importance unless there were one or more hotly contested seats.  The Greentown election of November 8 was notable for other reasons.  First, it was the first town election since 2003.  Normally there is a local election every 4 years, but no election was required in 2007 because all 5 council seats and the Clerk-Treasurer office had only one applying for each position. 
   Secondly, the 2011 election was notable for the low voter turn-out, perhaps the lowest in history, although we don’t have data for all past years.  Out of 1,763 names in the poll books, only 113 voted in this election.  Four of those voted with absentee ballots.  That puts the voter turnout at about 6.5%.  The Grapevine reported the 1995 voting results as 251 voting out of a pool of 1,308, or a little more than 19%.  Ironically, we called that a “low turnout.” 
   Informal quizzing of people who did not vote this year yielded the following: At least one person went to the Performing Arts Center, where primary and general elections are held.  One didn’t know there was an election going on (humbling to the Grapevine, as we put it on the front page in October and November).  One “meant to,

Historical Political Participation with a Local Emphasis

   The Greentown Historical Society will be presenting an exhibit and programs July through December 2012 on political participation.  It will feature candidates from eastern Howard County as well as those who have had special political involvements.  It will include state and national candidates and office-holders who visited Greentown. 
   The committee is gathering a list of people who held office or ran for office, particularly at the county level and higher.  Any material such as newspaper clippings, certificates, campaign items and other memorabilia is sought for consideration for display.
   Information may be sent to greentownhistory@comcast.net, mailed to Greentown Historical Society, P.O. Box 313, Greentown, IN 46936, or by calling Rachel Jenkins, 765-628-3564, or Wayne Frakes, 765-628-2014.

Eagle Project Adds to Comet Trail

                                                                                                                  photo by Rachel Jenkins

   In the photo above are: Jolene Rule, Parks & Trails Chairman; Monty Maggart, Eastern
   Elementary science teacher; Eagle Scout, Austin Mitts; and Mary Miller, member of Parks and
   Trails committee.  The group is standing behind the #5 post.

Austin Mitts, Boy Scout Troop 528's newest Eagle, completed his project in June and was recognized at a Court of Honor on Oct. 18.  He selected 10 trees on the Comet Trail in Greentown and researched them.  The project includes identification posts, painted green, with yellow numbers 1 - 10.  The portion of the trail involved is from Meridian Street to Harrison Street.  The trees are honey locust, silver maple, basswood, white pine, red oak, walnut, jack pine, butternut, hackberry, and red mulberry.  A brochure with information about the trees is available at the Greentown libraries and at City Hall.

Decorated for the Holidays

One of the nicest light displays in town is that of Mary Mast Pier, 12 Green Hills Court.

Christmas at the Pioneer Village

A new feature at the Pioneer Village in the fairgrounds in Greentown is a light display.  Over 200,000 lights are installed on the buildings and various other features.  There are also several inflated characters.  The lights are on from 6 to 10 p.m. through January 1.  Signs give direction for parking in order to walk the trail or driving the perimeter. Donations are accepted for the Greentown Lions Club. 

"Breakfast with Santa" Provided Family Fun and Charitable Contributions

Eastern Cheerleaders Emily Walker, Kaitlyn Martin, Lea Byers
and Lexi Byers serve pancake syrup and beverages.
 
 The annual “Breakfast With Santa” event at Brad Howell Ford brought out over 600 people on Dec. 3 for the traditional features.  Breakfast was served by members of the Greentown Volunteer Fire Co. (Fire Dept/EMS).  About 285 photos were taken with Santa.   Children also entered a drawing for numerous gifts.  Christmas music was provided on the keyboard by Kim Robertson and Lynn Wilson.  A silent auction of Christmas wreaths resulted in about $1,370 for the Fire Co., which will be donated to various non-profit organizations.  Over $1,100 was collected in a donation box for the Fire Co.  Almost a pick-up load of donated food was given to the Greentown Lions for their Christmas baskets.  Members of Eastern High School S.A.D.D. organization and cheer leaders helped with the serving line and sign-ups for drawings.   
   The event is sponsored by Greentown Volunteer Fire Co. (EMS) and Brad Howell Ford.

Greentown firemen, Berry Allen and Ken Grove, cook sausages.

Kristina Standish plays the keyboard with her piano teacher, Kim Robertson, looking on.

Two year old Breckyn Shepherd, daughter of Carissa and John Shepherd, has her picture taken with Santa.

Christmas Season at Historical Society

   The continuing exhibit at the Greentown History Center on Early Settlers of Eastern Howard County now features a historical depiction of Christmas celebrations in the era of 1850 to 1900.  An exhibit of the collection of  "Old World Santas" provided by Steve and Pam Carpenter are on display, as well as antique toys loaned by Dwight Schaaf.  Gift items can be found in the Gift Shop including ornaments and U.S.A.-manufactured pottery featuring Greentown, Indiana.
   Children are welcome.  The facility is handicap accessible and free to the public.  The History Center is at 103 E. Main St., Greentown. Hours are Saturday, Sunday and Monday 1:00-4:00 through Sunday, Dec 18, 2011. 
   Watch for the Farm Exhibit opening in March 2012.

Flash Backs

Gleaned from the Howard County News

November 1951

Both Parties Urge Residents to Vote

   With both parties “beating the bushes,” a high turnout for next Tuesday’s Town Board election is expected.
   Estimated number of voters is in excess of 700.  Only 410 votes were cast in the board election of 1947.
   Both party leaders, Paul Caldwell, Democrat, and George Carter, Republican, urged all voters, regardless of party to cast their ballots.
  
Paper Published Wednesday

   The first edition of the school paper was published Wednesday.  The staff consists of the editor, Phyllis Teter; assistant editor, Eugene McDonnel; feature writers, Wayne Salsberry, Lavon Martin and Lowell Crow.  The art works for the paper is done by Lavon Martin.  Editorials are written by Phyllis Teter.  Reporters are Leon Richardson, Wayne Salsberry, Keith Slaughter, Roberta Murphy, Joan Zook, Barbara Passwater and Eugene McDonnell.

Thieves Break Into Filling Station Here

   A break-in at Vic Harper’s filling station Tuesday night brought thieves approximately $16 in cash and some 10 cartons of cigarettes.
   Thieves broke into the station by breaking a rear window and un-locking a door.

Obituary - Dick Trott

Aug. 21, 1941 - Oct. 14, 2011

   Richard B. “Dick” Trott, 70, Kokomo, died at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2011 at his home.  He was born August 21, 1941 in Howard County, the son of Troy Victor & Rosemary (Wirick) Trott.  On April 8, 1979 he married Nancy Bockelman, who preceded him in death August 27, 2000.

Sure Footedness Required!

                                                                                                                 Photo by Rachel Jenkins

  The crew of Heritage Goodhew Enterprises from Ridgeville, Ind. deftly maneuvers the heights as they install the “standing seam” metal roof on the round barn at the fairgrounds.  According to Greentown Lion, Denny Maple, the metal roof option was chosen over the original wood shingles for maintenance considerations. 
 
   The 20 inch wide metal strips are cut onsite, tapering to 10.5 to 12 inches at the top.  It will take 110 strips to cover the lower level of the roof and about 70 on the top tier.  The strips are made of galvanized steel with a baked enamel covering.  The technique used to install the roof is the same as when the company began in the 1950's. 

Neal Wilson Returns to Hometown to Speak

                                                                photo by Bruce Shrock

   Neal Wilson, Eastern High School graduate (class of 1956) returned to Greentown and spoke at a reception sponsored by the Greentown Historical Society on Oct. 14 at the Eastern High School.  Neal currently lives in Mesquite, Texas, with his wife of 52 years, Nancy.
   Neal desired to be a police officer from an early age.  Upon graduation, he was advised to go into the military and get Military Police training to make himself more employable in police work.  He did just that and was stationed in Korea for 15 months and Fort Sam Houston for 14 months.  He was then employed in the Mesquite Police Department from 1959 to 1970, working his way up to Assistant Chief.  He then turned his attention to administration and teaching, serving as Director or Dean of various academies and training centers, as well as working in the Governor’s Office.  He developed the Eastfield Criminal Justice Training Center which has graduated over 2700 police officers.  He earned Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in education and police administration and has lectured at several colleges and universities.  He has also authored criminal justice text books.  
   Neal reminisced to the reception audience about people and places which were important to him as a young person growing up near Greentown.  He congratulated the Greentown Historical Society on their achievements.  He stressed the importance of preserving tangible history as a way of gaining an understanding of how people lived in former years.  He hopes to make future visits to Greentown. 
   The reception was part of a Capital Fund Drive to raise money to pay off the mortgage on the building at 101 E. Main Street which serves as meeting, exhibit, storage and office space.  Tabulations are being made of receipts and donations are still being accepted.  In addition to paying off the mortgage, the Society has identified some projects and programs which will increase their community outreach and support for preserving local history. 

New Employee in Greentown Utility Office

Sharon Shane
photo by Rachel Jenkins

     Sharon Shane has been hired as Assistant Utility Clerk by the Greentown Town Council.  Her duties including receiving and posting payments, responding to requests for turning on and off water, and answering general questions.
   Sharon is a Greentown resident.  She has previous experience working in various doctors’ offices.  Her hobbies include NASCAR, football and reading.  She and her husband have two sons who are graduates of Eastern High School.

Flash Backs

Gleaned from the Howard County News

October 1951

Around the Town Pump

   All Hollow’s Eve may still be almost three weeks away, but tiny spooks, goblins and ghosts are already beginning to appear after dusk.
   The pranksters are about their annual business, too, and hostesses are making full use of the black and orange color schemes and the typical Halloween contests at October parties.
   And the saddest news to come out at a Lions Club meeting for some time, followed Monday night’s business session when President Pickett announced that the Club had voted against sponsoring their annual community Halloween Festival.
   In recent years the local small fry have eagerly anticipated the big event, but this fall they will have to be content to mask only with the expectation of scaring the wits out of a neighbor.
  But regardless of this year’s decision, many thanks should be extended the Lions for their successful and entertaining Festivals of recent years.
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He Laid the Egg

   Recently a resident of the Greentown community came up with the bright idea of raising chickens and selling eggs for extra cash.  The would-be city farmer purchased several fowls along with some laying mesh and began the project.  Now there was only one little detail wrong with the whole set-up—after several days of feeding the birds, he discovered the supposed-to-be-hens were roosters!
   P.S.:  Anyone wanting to buy some left-over mesh, might contact Bob Kaufman.

Eastern School News

   Tryouts for yell leaders were held Monday in the

Autumn Sparkles in Arts Performance

By Dixie Hayes

   Autumn is my favorite season of the year. Once the new school year begins, the spirit of autumn seems to magically materialize. The long, hot, and hazy unstructured days of summer surrender to approaching months of disciplined schedules  of the new season that will  carry us through the year until summer comes again.
   Fall is a beautiful season where the  daytime autumn sky sparkles with  its own hue of azure blue, a shade that is not replicated during any other season of the year. Shorter days and longer nights produce chilly, dewy dawns that surrender to mild, sun-drenched afternoons inviting us to the outdoors. Warm west winds whip up  momentum, swirling dust and dry leaves into mini cyclones that spin themselves into extinction. Meanwhile, creepy, crawly spiders continue to diligently weave their intrinsic webs, creations  that are annihilated by the whirling breezes.
   It’s an annual  autumn delight to cheer our favorite team at football games  beneath

Learning What Lives in the Creek

                                                                photo by Rachel Jenkins
 
 One of the stops on the conservation tour sponsored by the Howard County Soil and Water Conservation District involved looking for macro invertebrates (bugs in the creek). The tour was held at the Shane Campbell farm September 21. Before venturing into the water or the water’s edge, participants looked at pictures of what they might find. 
   Left to right, Paul Marcellino, Ag and Natural Resource Educator for Purdue Extension of Howard County; Sarah Brichford, Field Technician for the Howard County Stormwater District; Steve Christiansen, Marketing and Education Specialist for the Howard County Stormwater District.  Mike Delagrange is holding his daughter Caitlyn Delagrange.
   Other stops on the tour included timber stand improvement and sales, tree establishment and invasive species, warm season grasses, and wildlife habitat.

Winners of Talent Show

                                                                                                                 photo by Rachel Jenkins
 
The above were winners in the “Music at the Fountain” Talent Show, held on Sept. 8.  The event was moved to the Pavalion at the fairgrounds because of rain.
First place, “Band Stand” barbershop quartet of Logan Colwell, Quinn Connolly, Justin Colwell, and Josh Evenson; second place tied between McKinzie Horoho, Irish dance, and Meredith Hensler, soloist; third place Jenna Epkey, soloist.

Greentown Prepares for Election

   The last time there was a City Election in Greentown was 2003 because there were no contested seats in 2007.  This year there are two running for the position of Clerk-Treasurer.  They are Carolyn Johnson and Holly Hord-Melton.  The Election Board for this election is April Herglund, Larry Hinesley, and Renda Hurst.  Election Day is Tuesday, November 8.  The location will be City Hall.  Only registered voters who reside in the corporate town limits of Greentown may vote.
   For those who need to register or change their registration due to moving or change of name, the deadline is October 11.  There are a number of ways to register. 
1. Go online to www.indianavoters.in.gov 
2. Go to the Voter Registration Office in the Howard County Courthouse (Courthouse will be closed for Columbus Day, Oct. 10)
3. Obtain a form and mail it in. (Must be postmarked by Oct. 11 and if a first time voter, must include a copy of proper ID.)  If an Indiana drivers license is not available, the last 4 digits of the Social Security number may be used but a proper Indiana photo ID must be obtained by Election Day. 
4. Go to the License Branch. 
5. Forms are available from the Greentown Utility Office, 112, No. Meridian St in Greentown during their office hours, M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  If the form is filled out there by closing on Oct. 6, someone will take it to the Court House on Oct. 7.

Flash Backs

Gleaned from the Howard County News

September 1951

Around the Town Pump

   For the first time in many years the business district of Greentown is without a “town pump.”
   In this modern age of an ample supply of hot and cold water faucets in almost every home, a community hand pump doesn’t seem of much importance; yet, that bright yellow pump at the main intersection had practically become a land mark in this area.  More than one dear soul has been known to reply, “Greentown!  Oh, yes, that’s that pretty little town with the tree-lined wide streets and pump right in the middle of town!”
   There was a day, however, when a pump wasn’t just an obstruction on a state highway, but a necessity to the townspeople.
   More than three-quarters of a century ago, when Greentown was in its early growing stages, there was a “public” pump located on the Billy Sims’ corner just west of the present Hudson Grocery store.  The late Walter Hamer remembered this well as being practically the only well in town at that time, so many citizens were dependent on it for their water.
   Mr. Sims, being a grocer and eager to keep his customer happy, was quite generous with the well, and as a result, on Monday mornings the “town pump” was a bee hive of activity.  Even so long ago, women were doing the family laundry on Monday and Sims’ well furnished most of the water for the wash tubs.
   The procession seemed almost endless.  Numerous citizens appeared in the early morning carrying tubs or buckets which had to be filled and returned to the scene of the washing.  Many times it was necessary to make more than one trip.
   But times changed, wells became more numerous and the supply of water more plentiful.
   Still the town pump was an important item.  Town and country folks alike depended many times upon public wells for watering their horses, and when the period and scene changed once more, it was the horseless carriages that needed to be watered—

Photos from Art & Photography Show

These photos are just a sampling of what was on display during the Greentown Art & Photography Show, which was August 13, 2011.

                                                Best of Show - "Untitled" by Brandon Smith

                                                         "Aunt De'ane" by Madison Sparks

                                                          "True Love" by Sherrill Temby

                                               "Purple and White Iris" by Shirley Quakenbush

                                                    "The Glass Flower" by Marcia Brantley

Photos from 2011 Howard County Fair

Dream Becoming a Reality

Dale Armfield, now 87 years old, has watched the round barn built by his grandfather, Lawrence Armfield, slowly fall into disrepair.  The barn was built in 1909 at Guy, 3 miles south of Greentown. His dream was that the barn be preserved on site or moved and restored.  After years of exploring possibilities, a solution fell into place when the current owner, Ronda Moyers, donated the barn to the Greentown Lions Club.  The Lions were happy to receive such a gift, which will add an important feature to the Pioneer Village at the fairgrounds.  Dismantling began in Mid-May, foundation and floor were completed, and the framework was begun during the week of the Howard County 4-H Fair.  Trillum Dell Timberworks is doing the framing.  The Lions Club is contracting or donating their labor for the rest.

Dinner for Barn Raisers
   When a crew from Trillium Dell Timberworks returned to Greentown to “raise some rafters” during the week of July 25-28, barn donor, Ronda Moyers and her niece, Angie Sparks, provided a home-cooked dinner for the crew each day.  Left to right are: John Ryan, Rob Beard, Matt Jenkins, Rick Collins (Trillium Dell owner), Jared Algren, Thomas Perraud (engineering intern visiting from France), and Tim McGee.



Taking Shape   With the first set of rafters in place, the form of the round barn is taking shape.  The derrick tower in the center was reclaimed from the original barn, as was about half the rafters and half the studs.
Photos by Rachel Jenkins

Flash Backs

Gleaned from the Howard County News
We were only able to use a portion of this in the printed edition.  Enjoy and look for names you know.
August 1951

State Bank of Greentown Gets the “New Look”

   Another community landmark started undergoing a transformation this week when the State Bank of Greentown began to shed its familiar grey cement blocks and lost its “leaning” second floor.
   The redecoration—in the offing for some time—is expected to be completed within the next few months.
   The building was originally constructed in 1905-6 by Billy Manring and J.P. Kightlinger, who operated a furniture store there for three years.
   Blocks for construction were shipped from Bluffton by one of the earliest cement block companies in this section.
   Manring and Kightlinger traded the building to Turner and Robinson of Casey, Ill., who started the Farmers and Merchants Bank on Jan. 1, 1910.
   The State Bank of Greentown, so named in 1903, bought the building and took over in May of 1912, absorbing the Farmers and Merchants.  The State Bank, until that time, had offices in the building now occupied by the Cigar Store.
   New construction will drop the ceiling of the bank an estimated four feet.  An L-shaped counter will be installed, with a five-foot lobby on the side.  Four teller windows will be on the counter.  Officers will be in the rear.  Tentative plans call for a private meeting room and the addition of a safety deposit vault.
   Brick will start to be laid next week and the present glass window in the front removed.

Jr. Legion Ball Club See Double Header at Chicago Sunday

   Members of the Greentown Junior Legion Baseball team were treated to an all-day outing to Chicago Sunday by the American Legion and co-sponsors of the ball club, the Ford Home.
   The afternoon was spent at Wrigley Field watching the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburg Pirates split a doubleheader.  After the games they

School Consolidation

Why the Size of Our Schools (and Our Community) Matters
by Todd Ream, Guest Op-Ed Columnist
Communities such as Greentown share a special relationship with their schools.  Over the years students all get to know each other even across those arbitrary social lines that form during the teenage years.  Teachers afford us with a substantive version of what it means to be celebrities, providing wisdom and guidance to our children beyond matters of reading and arithmetic.  We cheer on the sports teams and are inspired by the concerts.  In the end, the relationship shared by our schools and our community is special because the size of both demands that everyone has a need and a place to invest.

Not everyone, however, believes that the size of our schools and the kinds of relationships they develop with their communities is enough to justify five school corporations in Howard County.  In fact, John Floyd, retired Chrysler employee and current columnist for The Kokomo Perspective, used his leverage to convince his fellow members of the Citizens Consolidation Committee to conduct the first of their five public forums on the topic of school consolidation. This first session is scheduled for Wednesday, August 3, 2011, in IU Kokomo’s Havens Auditorium, 7 to 9 p.m.  The underlying logic

Eastern School Corp wil be at the Fair

     Eastern School Corporation will have a booth in the Commercial Building during the Howard County 4-H Fair July 11-16.  The booth will feature free bottled water and Comet fans (supplies limited).  In addition, fair-goers will have a chance to meet school officials, sign up preschool students and receive free books through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (available only to residents of the Eastern school district), and win $50 gas cards (donated by sponsors) or two tickets to the Eastern spring musical.  Students can experiment with iPads at one of the three iPad stations located at the Eastern booth.
    Also during the fair, parents and students can sign up to transfer – at no cost – into the Eastern school district, per Corporation guidelines.

Changes to Look for at the Fair

                            Disassembly of the Armfield-Moyers barn at Guy began in mid-May.

                                 The foundation of the round barn as of June 25, before the Fair

Visitors to this year’s Howard County 4-H Fair will find some changes to the grounds.  The walkway running from the east side of the Lions Cafeteria building northward to the edge of the Pioneer Village has been blacktopped.  A small shelter southwest of the little cabin on the knoll has been converted to a blacksmith shop. 
   The most dramatic addition is the foundation for the round barn which will be erected north of the Pioneer Village.  The barn, formerly located at Guy, three miles south of Greentown, has been disassembled by Trillium Dell Timberworks of Knoxville, IL.  A footer was dug by Hugh Wyrick Excavating.  Kendall Masonry did the block work of the foundation and CCI poured the concrete floor.  It now awaits Trillium Dell to return and construct the frame.  The plan is for the work to be going on during the fair, July 11-16, so fairgoers can watch the progress.

4H Dog Show Kicks off judging events

Photo by Rachel Jenkins  
   The 4-H dog judging took place on June 25 at the Howard County 4-H Fairgrounds.  Other pre-fair judging will take place after July 4, including the horse & pony show, which will be July 9.  Other livestock judging takes place during the fair, July 11-16.  (See schedule on page 15.)
   In photo above, Cory Hendricks, Greentown, and member of the Puppy Pushers 4-H Club, readies Benjie, his Husky-Shepherd mix, for competition.  This is Cory’s second year to show Benjie.

Wastewater Plant Expansion

Town Given Estimate on Wastewater Plant Expansion
    Over Five Million Dollars
   Ryan Brauen, of Wessler Engineering, has given the Greentown Town Council a succinct description of the need for a major upgrade and expansion of the wastewater plant. In a nutshell, the plant is old and too small for current and future needs. The original concrete structures date to 1963-64. Because of an unacceptable number of sewer overflows, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has placed the town on a Sewer Ban prohibiting new hookups, therefore halting expansion of the town and inhibiting economic growth. When overflows occur, raw sewage is discharged into Brunk Ditch which leads to Kokomo Reservoir, which is a drinking water source.
   Two previous treatment plant projects during the past 20 years or so have not solved the problem. The first upgrade project in 1990 included a “boat” clarifier method of settling solids which is easily upset at higher flows. In 2001 a new surge tank was built with the purpose of storing large inflows to allow the sewage to be treated gradually. In addition to these previous projects

blast from the past - 1962 fair photos

Here are some photos from the 1962 Howard County 4-H Fair.  Do you recognize anyone?  If so, let us know here or at rjenkins.grapevine@gmail.com  All photos were taken by Fred Jenkins.

 

Worth Rudy has money apron.  Man behind him in tie is Doc Mayfield.

Standing against fence, Kenny Seagrave and Worth Rudy.  Next to Fair Queen (facing to side) - unidentified, Richard Maple and Ross Wyrick

Exhibit of Barry Lantz Paintings

Kellar Mahaney Gallery To Feature Barry Lantz Paintings: One Week Only

 

"Here to Eternity" Acrylic on Canvas by Barry Lantz

Zionsville, Indiana.... Well-known interior designer Barry Lantz has embarked on a professional artistic painting career and the Kellar Mahaney Gallery is proud to feature his newest work for one week only.  "Lantzscapes" opens with a preview reception on Friday evening, July 1, 2011 from 6-9 pm at the Kellar Mahaney Gallery located at 270 South Main Street in Zionsville, Indiana.  The special exhibition is on view for one week, through Saturday, July 9, 2011. "Barry's paintings are pure color and they work beautifully with our emphasis on contemporary, colorful style" said Kellar Mahaney Gallery owner Lolly Mahaney.  Friday's opening reception to meet the artist will be held during Zionsville's monthly ART AFTER FIVE First Friday, with several of the Zionsville galleries staying open late.

Barry Lantz has designed