A public hearing will be held at Eastern School Corporation Offices, 221 W Main St., Greentown, Indiana, Tuesday, February 7, at 6:30 p.m.
The purpose is to explain to the public the benefits to the school and to the public of erecting a wind turbine on school property. The costs to the school and the taxpayers will also be explained.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Wind Turbine - What is best for the School and its Neighbors?
Submitted by Jeff and Susie Cox
We have lived in Greentown over thirty years and enjoyed the peace and quiet of small town living. We raised our sons here, they are Eastern graduates. We have always supported the school through sports and band. I (Susie) truly enjoyed working at the elementary for twenty years until my retirement.
Thirty-one people attended our informational meeting, representing 27 households, most opposing the proposed site for the wind turbine. We all want to do our part to go “Green” for the sake of our children and their future, but not at the expense of those living nearby. We do not object to Eastern School Corporation
having a wind turbine. We do object to them trying to subvert the Howard County zoning ordinance already in place, which states large wind turbines may not be erected less than one mile from a municipality. Zoning ordinances are put in place for the safety of people. Studies have shown
We have lived in Greentown over thirty years and enjoyed the peace and quiet of small town living. We raised our sons here, they are Eastern graduates. We have always supported the school through sports and band. I (Susie) truly enjoyed working at the elementary for twenty years until my retirement.
Thirty-one people attended our informational meeting, representing 27 households, most opposing the proposed site for the wind turbine. We all want to do our part to go “Green” for the sake of our children and their future, but not at the expense of those living nearby. We do not object to Eastern School Corporation
having a wind turbine. We do object to them trying to subvert the Howard County zoning ordinance already in place, which states large wind turbines may not be erected less than one mile from a municipality. Zoning ordinances are put in place for the safety of people. Studies have shown
On With the Wind - Sorting Fact from Fiction
Submitted by Todd Ream
I am quite familiar with the ways of my gasoline powered vehicle. While recent gas prices may cause me to wince when I fill up the Chevy, I am familiar with the drill. When the low fuel light comes on, I roll into a nearby gas station, fill up my tank, and am back out on the road in a matter of minutes. While a convenient and comfortable ritual, I should arguably pause and consider its ramifications on the environment. My generation may not come up with a way of solving our dependence upon foreign oil and the detrimental impact fossil fuel emissions are having on the environment. However, perhaps our children’s generation might. As a result, the time may in fact be now to offer them the kind of education they will need in order to solve these problems.
Projects such as the Eastern Howard School Corporation’s wind turbine initiative are steps in just that direction. While the project will generate a needed form of revenue, a view of the bigger picture grants us a glimpse of what our children’s future might look like. Thanks to aggressive recycling efforts already in place in the schools, our children are arguably more aware of the need to think about the ramifications of the waste they generate than we are (as was evidenced by the scolding I rightfully received from my six year old recently when I went to throw a glass jar in the trash versus the recycling bin).
While considerable forms of due diligence have taken place over the course of the past several months such as receiving approval from environmental groups and regulatory
I am quite familiar with the ways of my gasoline powered vehicle. While recent gas prices may cause me to wince when I fill up the Chevy, I am familiar with the drill. When the low fuel light comes on, I roll into a nearby gas station, fill up my tank, and am back out on the road in a matter of minutes. While a convenient and comfortable ritual, I should arguably pause and consider its ramifications on the environment. My generation may not come up with a way of solving our dependence upon foreign oil and the detrimental impact fossil fuel emissions are having on the environment. However, perhaps our children’s generation might. As a result, the time may in fact be now to offer them the kind of education they will need in order to solve these problems.
Projects such as the Eastern Howard School Corporation’s wind turbine initiative are steps in just that direction. While the project will generate a needed form of revenue, a view of the bigger picture grants us a glimpse of what our children’s future might look like. Thanks to aggressive recycling efforts already in place in the schools, our children are arguably more aware of the need to think about the ramifications of the waste they generate than we are (as was evidenced by the scolding I rightfully received from my six year old recently when I went to throw a glass jar in the trash versus the recycling bin).
While considerable forms of due diligence have taken place over the course of the past several months such as receiving approval from environmental groups and regulatory
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Hensler Receives Award of Gold
Larry Hensler was honored at a ceremony at Greentown Masonic Lodge #341 on December 14, where he was given the Award of Gold. The award recognizes the 50 year milestone as a member. Several members of Hensler's family were present as well as members of the Lodge. Past Worshipful Master, Jack Johnson, presented the certificate. Barbara Hensler attached the pin to Larry's lapel.
A meal preceded the ceremony with dessert following.
Larry Hensler, Barbara Hensler, and Jack Johnson
Worshipful Master Joe Ellis, Larry Hensler, Barbara Hensler, and Jack Johnson
Larry Hensler and cake made in his honor
Lots of Christmas Cheer
Jim and Irene Hartley, 334 North Green Street, have been decorating their yard for about 27 years with lighted Christmas figures, both religious and secular, and many strands of lights. The display is accompanied with music, beginning about 6:00 p.m. It is up from after Thanksgiving til after Christmas Day.
Volunteering to Bring Food to Many
photos by Rachel Jenkins
Greentown Lions Jerry Carpenter and Jerry Wooldridge load a truck with boxes of food to be delivered on Saturday, December 17. Food was delivered to 84 families after a coordinated effort involving the Boy Scouts, Lions members, and Hulce Supermarket. There were also donations of food from many people and organizations.
Readin’ His List and Checkin’ it Twice
Greentown Lion Larry LaRowe checks names on boxes against a list before he makes deliveries. Note: The boxes were not full of eggs: they were cartons provided by Hulce Supermarket.
Greentown Lions Jerry Carpenter and Jerry Wooldridge load a truck with boxes of food to be delivered on Saturday, December 17. Food was delivered to 84 families after a coordinated effort involving the Boy Scouts, Lions members, and Hulce Supermarket. There were also donations of food from many people and organizations.
Readin’ His List and Checkin’ it Twice
Greentown Lion Larry LaRowe checks names on boxes against a list before he makes deliveries. Note: The boxes were not full of eggs: they were cartons provided by Hulce Supermarket.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
The Spirit of Giving
Ashley Lowery and Kristen Cottrell wrap packages to be delivered
to make someone's Christmas Day brighter.
James Hibschman, Austin Day and Pat Hight put the finishing touches on a gift.
photos by Rachel Jenkins
The Greentown Wesleyan Church was a-buzz with activity Friday evening, Dec. 23. Pre-planning and organization was evident as some were wrapping gifts, some were filling food boxes, and some were carrying boxes to waiting trucks. It was an inter-generational effort, involving adults and children of all ages.
Dick Bryan, committee member, wrote, “Once again the Greentown Wesleyan Church reached out to our community by helping 34 families in the area to celebrate Christmas. There are many families who are affected by unemployment, the economy of the times, and personal situations and circumstances. They need to know someone cares, not only a church, but one of a higher level, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whose birth we celebrate at this time of year.
This past year involved a concerted effort of the various ages and attendees of the church. Thanks to the generosity of the membership, local community and other anonymous contributors, the church was able to touch people in a special way. In recognition of Christmas the church was able to provide food, clothing, and gifts. Children also received their own stuffed stocking. The church gratefully thanks the community for all their support.”
Flash Backs
January 1952
Board Sworn In; Ross is President
Official induction of the new Town Board was completed this week, with oath of office taken by members in the Civic Center noon Tuesday. Gerald Carr administered the oath.
Members included Merl Ross, Charles Hoover, Oscar Grau, Mark McCann, Gene LaRowe, and Francis Maple, clerk-treasurer.
In an election following the ceremony, Ross was named president of the board.
Truck Overturns Three Miles East of Greentown
Quick thinking on a steel truck driver’s part yesterday averted a near-tragedy when he swerved off the road about three miles east of town and overturned to avoid hitting a car driven by Daniel Koones, a resident north of Greentown.
The truck left the highway for the burm a few yards west of the crossroads just east of the Jarvis boys’ home. Unable to get back on the road, the truck slipped down into a water-filled ditch, nosed over on its side and slid to a stop.
Neither the driver nor Koones was injured. The truck, an enclosed Nash loaded with 200-pound coils of wire, was headed for Portland.
Action Scheduled for January Meeting
Applications for the position of Marshall of Greentown for 1952 are now being accepted by the Town Board, according to President Merl Ross.
Action on applications, he said, will be taken up at a meeting to be held
Board Sworn In; Ross is President
Official induction of the new Town Board was completed this week, with oath of office taken by members in the Civic Center noon Tuesday. Gerald Carr administered the oath.
Members included Merl Ross, Charles Hoover, Oscar Grau, Mark McCann, Gene LaRowe, and Francis Maple, clerk-treasurer.
In an election following the ceremony, Ross was named president of the board.
Truck Overturns Three Miles East of Greentown
Quick thinking on a steel truck driver’s part yesterday averted a near-tragedy when he swerved off the road about three miles east of town and overturned to avoid hitting a car driven by Daniel Koones, a resident north of Greentown.
The truck left the highway for the burm a few yards west of the crossroads just east of the Jarvis boys’ home. Unable to get back on the road, the truck slipped down into a water-filled ditch, nosed over on its side and slid to a stop.
Neither the driver nor Koones was injured. The truck, an enclosed Nash loaded with 200-pound coils of wire, was headed for Portland.
Action Scheduled for January Meeting
Applications for the position of Marshall of Greentown for 1952 are now being accepted by the Town Board, according to President Merl Ross.
Action on applications, he said, will be taken up at a meeting to be held
The Gift of God's Blessing
by Chaplain (Major) Jeffrey L. Brooks, United States Army
I don’t know about you, but there have been a lot of times in my life that I’ve said, “If I had the opportunity to do it all over again I would have done things much differently.” I wonder if anyone besides me has ever said that? Something that creates stress for me is not knowing the best way to plan for the future because you never know what might happen tomorrow.
Do you realize that the Bible has something to say about preparing for the future? Here is what it says, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6, The King James Bible).
I want to challenge and encourage you to pause during the Christmas Season and ask God to bless the year ahead of you. Take some time to ask God to bless your family, health, work and all that you will find yourself facing in 2012.
I don’t know about you, but there have been a lot of times in my life that I’ve said, “If I had the opportunity to do it all over again I would have done things much differently.” I wonder if anyone besides me has ever said that? Something that creates stress for me is not knowing the best way to plan for the future because you never know what might happen tomorrow.
Do you realize that the Bible has something to say about preparing for the future? Here is what it says, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6, The King James Bible).
I want to challenge and encourage you to pause during the Christmas Season and ask God to bless the year ahead of you. Take some time to ask God to bless your family, health, work and all that you will find yourself facing in 2012.
107 and Still Active
Della McCauley celebrated her 107th birthday with family and friends on December 13, 2011 at Century Villa Health Care and Rehabilitation. Della has been a resident at Century Villa since 2008. Della and her husband, Glen, shared an apartment at Century Fields Retirement Community for several years prior to his death in 2001.
Della enjoys attending activities and can often be found in the Fireplace Lounge playing cards with friends. The secret to her longevity she won’t tell. However, she states “a positive attitude” and “not worrying so much” are key. Della is a great example of aging well.
On With the Wind
by Todd Ream
If all goes well, a new member of the Greentown skyline will emerge this summer—a wind turbine. The Eastern Howard School Corporation will review this matter at a meeting scheduled for January 10th, 6:30 p.m. at the EHSC office. A 1028 hearing is also scheduled for February 7th at the same hour and place. Assuming these discussions progress as planned, the School Corporation would then install a 900 kilowatt wind generation facility on the property it owns south of town.
Far from an easy endeavor to pursue, approval for the project has already come from authorities such as the Federal Aviation Administration along with a number of reviews designed to evaluate the environmental impact of such a facility (such as migratory birds and bats). Of course, the historic availability of wind at the proposed location was also assessed.
However, the benefits coming from meeting these challenges, according to Dr. Tracy Caddell, School Corporation Superintendent,
If all goes well, a new member of the Greentown skyline will emerge this summer—a wind turbine. The Eastern Howard School Corporation will review this matter at a meeting scheduled for January 10th, 6:30 p.m. at the EHSC office. A 1028 hearing is also scheduled for February 7th at the same hour and place. Assuming these discussions progress as planned, the School Corporation would then install a 900 kilowatt wind generation facility on the property it owns south of town.
Far from an easy endeavor to pursue, approval for the project has already come from authorities such as the Federal Aviation Administration along with a number of reviews designed to evaluate the environmental impact of such a facility (such as migratory birds and bats). Of course, the historic availability of wind at the proposed location was also assessed.
However, the benefits coming from meeting these challenges, according to Dr. Tracy Caddell, School Corporation Superintendent,
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