Legal Notice to residents of Jackson, Liberty, and Union Townships (Eastern Howard School Corporation).
Pursuant to the "Modernization Act IC 36-1.5-4", a public hearing will
be held on May 9th, 2012 at 6:00 pm in the Library of the Eastern High
School building located at 401 S. Harrison St, Greentown, IN.
The purpose of this hearing is for public information and comment on
the consolidation of Jackson, Liberty, and Union Township Trustee
Offices into one office to be known as the Eastern Howard Township
District.
Greg Kingseed, Jackson Township Trustee, Linda Grove, Liberty Township Trustee, Steve Carpenter, Union Township Trustee.
Source: Kokomo Tribune K-543, May3#601188
Monday, May 7, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
Lions Donate Dictionaries
photo by Rachel Jenkins
Eastern third grader, James Hibschman, is receiving a dictionary from Greentown Lions 1st Vice
President, Dave (Rocky) Simpson. Others, left to right: Heather Snyder, third grade teacher;
Randy Maurer, Principal; Tom Moor, chairman of the dictionary committee; Kay Moor, assistant
chairman; Paul Hubbard, Lions 3rd Vice President and member of Eastern School Board.
The Greentown Lions Club presented dictionaries to each of the 117 third grade students in Eastern Elementary School. Chairman, Tom Moor, pointed out that the dictionaries include several resources including the U.S. Constitution including amendments, all the Presidents and their biographies, the 50 states, the countries of the world and the continents, the planets, and sign language.
Paul Hubbard told the students about some of the activities of the Lions Club, including putting on the 4-H Fair. Principal, Randy Maurer, said he loves the fact that each student will have their own dictionary and reference book which they can take home and have for future use.
100 Trees Planted as Eagle Project
Boy Scout Josh Beachy, Eagle candidate Joel Mohring, and
Greentown Lion Mark Everling plant a tree at the residence of
John and Jodi Russell.
Boy Scout Joel Mohring was looking for a service project as part of the requirements for the rank of Eagle. Greentown Lions Club President, Mark Everling, was looking for a way for the local club to meet a challenge from the International Lions President, Wing-Kun Tam, for Lions to plant one million trees around the world. The two needs provided a perfect match. The Lions Club purchased 100 red maple and white oak trees, top soil and fertilizer. A notice was placed in the Greentown Grapevine about the availability of the trees. Joel organized the work days, providing food and water purchased out of the troop account, and arranging for shovels.
The first work day was cut short by rain and Joel emailed or phoned volunteers to reschedule. Members of Boy Scout Troop #528, scout leaders and members of the Greentown Lions Club helped with the planting at twelve homes in the area.
One home was that of John and Jodi Russell. They lost 38 trees in the tornado of 1998 and, prior to that, much of their four acres had been cleared of trees and brush. John has planted about 200 trees and notices the return of wildlife such as eastern bluebird, deer, coyote and fox. The additional trees will further his effort to make his property welcoming to wildlife along Wildcat Creek. He plans to add brush and berry bushes, especially attractive to birds.
The Lions International goal has been far exceeded, with over eight million trees planted worldwide so far.
May Day Traditions
By Rachel JenkinsThe first day of May is designated on some calendars as May Day; however, to my knowledge no local events are planned in observance this year.
The school I attended in Whiteland, Indiana, had a May Day program in the late 1940's. I don’t remember any particulars except for the Maypole dance, although I’m sure there was more to the program, possibly music and readings. All students gathered in the gym for the program. The older girls, attired in pretty dresses, held the ends of long streamers of different colors, the other end of which was attached to the top of a pole placed in the middle of the gym floor. The girls moved in opposite directions, weaving the streamers into a pretty pattern down the pole.
The other tradition I remember was May Day baskets. I learned this from my mother, who was great at finding crafts to keep her five children busy. We made baskets out of a single sheet of colored construction paper. The tradition is to fill the basket with flowers, wild or cultivated, picked from the yard. The baskets are then secretly hung on the doorknobs of neighbors and other friends. The goal is to ring the doorbell or knock on the door and run away, hoping not to be discovered. I continued this tradition with my daughters
Eastern Schools Studying Federal Nutritional Guidelines for Food Service
As a response to federal guidelines for school lunches, a committee was formed in 2011 to study ways to meet the new federal guidelines for food service at Eastern. The new guidelines will mean more scratch cooking, less sodium, less starch, and more whole grain bread as well as fat free milk. The committee was comprised of two school board members, Lisa Manfred and Paul Hubbard; the two school cooks, Cheryl Cain and Linda Hamilton; and chaired by Lindsey Brown, Jr/Sr High Assistant Principal.The committee traveled to several schools to gather information about how to meet the new federal guidelines. Manfred said the committee was impressed with the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables some schools were able to offer and the multiple choice options for students. The committee is studying options that would meet these guidelines while examining if having a management company may reduce the costs of implementing the new guidelines, as larger food service operations have greater buying power. Many of these companies also have educational programs to teach children about nutrition and making healthy choices. .
The committee is currently asking for proposals from food service companies that may be interested in working with Eastern to implement the new federal guidelines. The company’s primary responsibility would be to provide expertise and training to help the Eastern staff. Hubbard said he likes the fact that Eastern would not lose control of food service operations but that the company, if chosen, would work with our staff to provide training and new ideas for food service including new menu options and more emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables.
School board member, Mark Lantz, asked how the hiring of a managerial company would affect the current staff. Dr. Caddell, Superintendent, said no staff members will lose their positions. “Our goal is to assist our cafeteria staff with implementing the new guidelines while keeping in place our current staff who do an outstanding job in feeding over 800 children per day.”
The school board voted to advertise a Request for Proposal for a managerial company or food service vendor.
All Eastern Students, Grades K-8 to be Given iPads
The Eastern Howard School Corporation (EHSC) has announced that all students in grades K-8 will be given iPads for home and school use beginning in the 2012-13 school year. An iPad is a tablet computer designed and marketed by Apple Inc., primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, apps (applications) and web content. Its size and weight fall between those of contemporary smartphones and laptop computers.The devices will be leased on a 3-year cycle and will remain the property of the school. At a cost of about $500 each for 1,000 students, the total cost will be $500,000 and will be paid from a combination of funds, including technology funds, common school loans, and technology fees. These are funds that can only be spent on technology and capital improvements which is separate from the general fund which is used to pay for teacher salaries and benefits.
Elementary Principal, Randy Maurer, emphasized at the board meeting that iPads will not replace teachers. He said, “iPads are a tool which puts all students on the same playing field. Learning can be accelerated because students can look up topics immediately.” In answer to a question about homes which do not have internet access, Mr. Maurer said that some apps are not internet dependent. To address the concern that the devices may get broken, Technology Director, Dennis Bagley, said they are looking into protective cases. There will be a required parent meeting before the iPads can be taken home.
“The iPad is a personal library, a video and audio device, a writing tablet, and a digital platform designed to give students the opportunity to communicate using digital devices and applications. Much like calculators were once thought to be a novel item for students but are now critical for a student’s learning iPads will eventually replace computer labs and desk computing in school”, said Dr. Tracy Caddell, school superintendent. “We want to eventually provide every student a mobile device and with this announcement we are moving closer to our goal. The school board is making an investment in our children and we are very excited to fully integrate technology into a 1:1 learning environment.”
Flash Backs
Gleaned from the Howard County NewsMay 1952
National News Magazine Writes on Marvin BrownA national magazine this week includes in an article on the Korean War an account of the death of Marvin Brown, 20, Union Township, who was killed in action Aril 4.
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Brown, R.1, Greentown, he was a 57 MM gun bearer in Co. B of the 279th Regimental Combat Team of the 45th Infantry Division.
Organization of a Junior Police Force by Marshall John L. Harper is underway. Rudimentary instruction in safety, protection and law enforcement is part of the course--with visits scheduled to various agencies and penal institutions.
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We hear neighbors Worth Rudy and Ralph Miller are both having a little trouble having things stand up for them--with Rudy, a bush, with Miller, a heifer. Seems that Rudy couldn't get through his grass with his mower the other day, so borrowed a rotary blade job from a friend. With no apparent trouble, it got away from him and did a neat job of clipping off one of his prize bushes at nearly ground level. Miller bought a heifer last week with a temperamental nature. The first day it shied away from all attempts to be gentled. The second day it was down on the ground and wouldn't get up--and the third day, and the fourth....Seems it will eat grass as far as its neck will reach, will eat food and drink water placed at its head--but just doesn't give a darn about standing up. The malady was judged a nervous disorder--so the heifer is now getting nerve tonic with its food.
May 1972
Holly Amber House Open in GreentownMast Furniture and Gifts held its initial flag raising ceremony at the new Holly Amber House last week in Greentown.
The new display case for Mast furniture and accessories, located adjacent to the Mast store, will provide an additional 4,000 square feet.
Mast purchased the home to display furniture and accessories in American traditional design. The name, Holly Amber House, was selected in recognition of the famous holly amber glass made in Greentown in 1903.
Mast took possession of the home on Nov. 4, 1971 from Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Petro. The original home on the site was one of Greentown's oldest.
Associates of Mast Furniture on hand last week for the flag-raising included: Jean Matchette, Judy Wisely, Pat Bennett, Peter Witten, Dorothy Weaver, Lynette Adsit, Les Schultz, Mike Lavengood, Mary Mast Pier and Fred Pier.
Dress Shop Open Under new Owners
Longtime Greentown area residents Mr. and Mrs. George Harper and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Harper have purchased Lowayne's Dress Shop located at 110 W. Main.
The shop, presently open under the new management, was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bolinger who operated Lowayne's for approximately five years.
To be called the Camillann Dress Shop after the senior Harper's two grandchildren (Camilla and Beth Ann) the shop will deal exclusively in women's apparel with a heavy emphasis on dresses and sportswear.
Mrs. Janet Riley, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Harper, is handling duties as store manager and welcomed all area shoppers to the new business.
Conway, Gritton Purchase Greentown Auto
Ross Wyrick, owner of Greentown Auto Co. for the past 26 years, stepped down from that position last week.
Now 67 years old, Wyrick, has sold his interest in the Ford dealership to a pair of long-time Greentown Auto employees, Jim Gritton and Frank Conway.
Working under the theme "The ownership has changed...but the utmost in customer satisfaction remains the same," Gritton and Conway assumed ownership May 1.
Gritton came to work at Greentown Auto in the fall of 1956 after working several years for GMC in Kokomo and Elwood.
Conway joined Greentown Auto in 1940 and worked in the parts department until 1946 when he became a salesman.
Jaycee Park Plans Get Town Board Approval
A park for Greentown?
It took a step forward Tuesday night when the Greentown Town Board gave the Greentown Jaycees permission to begin construction according to plans submitted by the group.
Jaycee president Jeff Buckley and Ross Flodder, treasurer, appeared at the meeting to answer board members questions.
Robert Armstrong, board president, informed the board the Greentown Plan Commission had recommended approval of the park plan, and said the town insurance coverage should provide liability protection.
Another Plan Commission recommendation was the town trustees have overall control of the park construction and progress, and the motion to allow the park contained this restriction.
Plans call for the park to be located on town property on State Road 213 south of Holiday Drive.
Largest EHS Class Ready
The largest class in Eastern High School history will receive diplomas at commencement exercises next Wednesday.
Cedric Wise, high school principal, said 115 will graduate and school officials here noted this is the biggest senior class yet.
Greentown Gems
THREE CHEERS FOR Harry Savidge, who, as he nears 90, still takes an active interest in his community.
Harry wanted to help the Doctor Fund, which was established to help defray expenses in the search for a new doctor for Greentown.
So he made jelly at his home on Green Street and sold it door-to-door, donating all the proceeds to the fund. His hard work has paid off in the amount of $34.50, and everyone in town should thank Harry for his efforts and his interest.
And his jelly, by the way, has some famous admirers. Harry has thank you notes from Mrs. Dwight Eisenhower, President Nixon and Mrs. Lyndon Johnson, for the jars of jelly he sent them for Christmas last year.
May 1982
Second Physician Coming to TownGreentown will have a second physician beginning at the end of this month, said Dr. Ken Ridgeway, 124 S. Green St.
Dr. Jen-Yah Hsie, currently a staff psychiatrist at Howard Community Hospital's Regional Mental Health Center, will work out of Ridgeway's office two days a week.
"It's going to give us a six-day-a-week office instead of a four-day-a-week office," said Ridgeway, who began practicing in Greentown in 1974.
Ridgeway said he often has wanted someone at the office on his days off, and Hsie's schedule allowed him to work those days "as part of his retirement." Hsie, a native of Kwangtung, China, who was naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 1960, will turn 65 May 24.
Hsie explained that although he has been working with psychiatry for a number of years, he will be a general practitioner in Ridgeway's office. The doctor said he also may do some part-time psychiatric consultation in surrounding towns.
Aug. 17, 1921 - Mar.31, 2012
Blaine Bagwell, 90, Greentown, passed away at his home 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012. He was born Aug. 17, 1921, in Howard County to the late Clarence and Olive (Ball) Bagwell. Blaine was a 1939 graduate of Greentown High School. On March 24, 1940, he married Bonnie Redinbaugh, who survives. Blaine served his country as a Marine from 1944 to 1946.
Blaine retired from Delco Electronics as a pipefitter in 1986 after 21 years of service. Over the years Blaine worked at Rocky Johnson Plumbing, with Keith Carr as a plumber and pipefitter, at General Electric, at Globe American Stove Co., and also farmed for several years. Blaine and his wife had the Gift Shop in Greentown from 1958 to 1968.
He enjoyed taking care of his yard and flowers, fishing and hunting mushrooms. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and over the years he and his wife shared their home with family and others who needed a place to stay. In the last four years, he gave his life to Jesus, and was prepared to meet him at his passing.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Bagwell; his children, Brent (Rosie) Bagwell, Villa Victory, Mexico, Belinda (Richard) Sezbenski, Kokomo, Benita (Stan) Zirkle, Greentown, Beth Jaenicke, Greentown, Brad (Karla) Bagwell, Greentown, and Bart (Lisa) Bagwell, Nixa, Mo.; a brother, Chester (Lois) Bagwell, Phoenix, Ariz.; a brother-in-law, John Littlejohn, Fort Myers, Fla.; grandchildren, Kim Bagwell, Winnie, Texas, Kurt Bagwell, Fallon, Nev., Kelly (Kevin) Toups, Winnie, Texas, Blaine Bagwell, Winnie, Texas, Erika Bagwell, Mexico, Bryce (Cynthia) Higgins, Indianapolis, Heath Higgins, Peoria, Ariz., Lori Zirkle, Carmel, Ryan (Kristi) Zirkle, Greentown, Trisha (Tony) Pironello, Kokomo, Jessica Jaenicke, Charlotte, N.C., Rebekah (Jeremy) Hill, Fort Wayne, Chris (Roxanne) Bagwell, Nashville, Tenn., Erin Bagwell, Greentown, Summer Wilson, West Lafayette, Andrew Bagwell, James (Courtney) Bagwell, Timothy Bagwell, Philip Bagwell, and Elizabeth Bagwell, all of Nixa, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Bianca Bagwell, Amy Hamilton, Ashley Bagwell, Zach Bagwell, Kearston Weisse, Wasey Weisse, Kylor Weisse, Michayla Weisse, Brittanne Bagwell, Lily Bagwell, Morgan Wideman, Conner Zirkle, Gwyneth Zirkle, Emerson Pironello, Brianna Bagwell, Brody Bagwell, Clay Bagwell, Cole Bagwell, and Alexandra Bagwell; six great-great-grandchildren; and nephews, Steve Bagwell, Keith Bagwell and John Littlejohn Jr.
He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Brenda Bagwell and Bryce Bagwell; grandchildren, Jennifer Bagwell, Jeremy Bagwell and Alice Bagwell; and two sisters, Sarah Bagwell and Ruth Littlejohn.
Services were Thursday, April 5, at Hasler and Stout Funeral Home, Greentown, with Pastor Randy Blankenship officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery, Greentown, with military rites by the American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to VNS Hospice. Messages of condolence may be left online at haslerstout.com.
Apr. 26, 1919 - Apr. 17, 2012
Rosella “Rose” Buckley, 92, Greentown, died at 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at Century Villa Healthcare, Greentown. Rose was born April 26, 1919, in Brazil, daughter of George and Minnie (Stout) Rogers. Rose married John S. Buckley on June 6, 1934. He preceded her in death July 5, 1987.
She worked as a beautician and nurses aide, was a member of Meridian Street Christian Church, and was a former member of the Rebecca Club.
Rose is survived by children, John F. (Janet) Buckley, Kokomo, Judy J. (Don) Fox, Kokomo, Joseph A. (Nancy) Buckley, Greentown, Jack E. (Sharron) Buckley, Peru, Jefrey (Cheyrl) Buckley, Greentown, Janna R. (Larry) Hyman, Russiaville, and Jada S. (Gary) Haun, Kokomo; one brother, John Rogers, Elwood; 23 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Barbara Ann Buckley; two brothers, James and Jesse Rogers; two sisters, Ethel Rexroat and Jewell Porter; and one grandson, Adam Hyman.
Services were Saturday, April 21, at Hasler and Stout Funeral Home, Greentown, with burial in Nevada Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.hasler-stout.com. Arrangements were handled by Hasler-Stout Funeral Home, Greentown.
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