The Greentown Grapevine – 2001-07, 08:07

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Volume 8, Issue 7 " a paperfor the people" July 2001
Glass Auction Draws Large Crowd dire Wotlts Show &::
a1 Wward Coudg Jirrirqruuads
( northeast side of Greentown)
free admission
Greentown Historical Society
will be selling glow stick necklaces & bracelets
Ordinance Passed Regulating
Bicycles, Skateboards and More
The Greentown Town Council passed
on second reading an ordinance
regulating bicycles, skateboards, roller
Johnny Horner holds aloft a piece of Greentown glass for bidders to consider.
In the background is Judy Horner, clerk; Dan Otto, auctioneer; and Jim Teter,
bid sootter.
skates, in- line skates and scooters.
Before the vote, Council President, - Roger Wolfe, opened the meeting to
The 2nd Annual National Greentown
Glass Association auction was held
June 6, 2001, at the fairgrounds in
Greentown. There were ninety
registered bidders from ten states,
Indiana, Minnesota, Texas, California,
Oregon, Ohio, Kansas, Virginia,
Michigan, and Georgia.
Approximately 200 pieces sold in three
and one- half hours. Auctioneer Dan
Otto donated his services for the
' Photo by Rachel Jenkins
auction.
Some pieces which brought
significant prices were a Holly . Amber
vase at $ 500, a White Agate cat on
hamper at $ 320, an Early Diamond
rectangular bowl in amber at $ 425, and
a Wild Rose and Bowknot oil lamp in
chocolate at $ 500. Judy Horner, of the
auction committee says the NGGA will
have another auction next year in early
June.
Could a " Greentown Fund"
- Make Dreams Come True?
# L. What organization doesn't constantly
face a situation of wishing they had
more funds to carry on more activities?
Fund raising is a fact of life for all non-profit
organizatim. What if there was
an endowment fund which could be
drawn upon from time to time for
activities and programs which would
benefit the Greentown area?
Such a fund is a possibility if it could
receive some start- up support. Once
established, the find would be able to
accept gifts of any sue, making it
suitable for memorial gifts and to honor
special occasions. It would appeal to a
wide range of donors who live in
Greentown or who have left the
community and remember Greentown
fondly.
Being managed by the Community
Foundation of Howard County, the
fund would receive tsp notch financial
management by nationally known
endowment managers. It would be
managed to cause the fund to grow by
investing in conservative investments
and only granting out a portion of the
returns each year. The rest of the return
is added back to the fund for growth. It
would become a real source of pride for
Greentown and, over time, a major
financial resource for improving the
quality of life in Greentawn.
There & e donors in the community
whp have expressed an interest in
helping get the find started but it needs
broader support to be successfil. Ron
Harper, president of the Community
Foundation of Howard County, is
available to speak to any group or
individual on the details of how such a
fund would work. He can be contacted
at 454- 7298 or by calling Rachel
Jenkins, 628- 3564, member o f the
Board of the Community Foundation.
public comment. Paula Jensen asked
the Council to consider marking a line
down the center of the downtown
sidewalks, with the outer half to be
used as a bicycle path, as an alternative
to the prohibition of riding on the
sidewalks downtown. Mike Sheridan
said problems he saw with that plan
were that it would be hard for the
police to determine from a car if the
rider was in the path or not. He also
said it was his opinion that riders would
be more likely to hit parked cars if
riding on the outside of the sideyalk.
Kevin Smith reported that his car has
been hit twice by skateboarders.
Sheridan reminded concerned parents
that the ordinance does not dictate that
people ride in the street, but that they
walk bikes or cany skateboards in the
designated area.
The ordinance adopted had two
changes from the original draft. One
was to drop the section concerning the
performance of stunts. The other was
to shorten the area on which the various
vehicles could not be ridden to one half
block east, west, and south of the stop
light. The fill distance of one block
was retained north of the stop light.
Other Items of Business
Susan Amatuzzo said when the state
repaved the highway a couple years ago
they did not repaint the cross walk at
Harrison Street. President Wolfe said
the state would be contacted about that
and that the town is working with the
state to do something about the short
turn provided for school busses at that
intersection.
Don Humphrey of Foresight
Engineering presented a new zoning
map for the Council's consideration.
He also presented a comparison sheet
on other town sewer hook- up fees. A
Subdivision Conitto1 Ordinance has also
been presented for review. He reported
that his firm is still working on a
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
Ordinances.
A list of nine trees considered
hazardous was presented. These will
be cut down at a cost of $ 2,950.00.
The Greentown Lions Club asked for
a donation for the 4th of July fireworks.
Clerk Barbara Middleton said
$ 5,000.00 has been budgeted for that.
Council Member Resigns
Replacement Chosen
Mike Hendrix, Greentown Town
Council member from Ward 3,
- submitted his letter of resignation dated
June 1- because he is moving to
Nevada. Howard County Democrat
Chairman, Mike Imbler, notified
Precinct Committeewoman Pat Harden
fiom Liberty 4 and Committeeman Joe
Buckley fiom Liberty 2 of the vacancy.
Eligible Democrats were instructed to
send a certified letter to Imbler,
nominating themselves. Imbler held a
party caucus at his home on June 25 at
which time Jerry Scott Flick was
elected. Flick lives at 125 Holiday
Drive. He is a superintendent of skilled
trades at Delphi Delco. He is 41 years
old, is married to Joyce and is the father
of three sons. He is not aligned with
either major political party, but is an
Independent.
Imbler said he is encouraged to have
a person of the younger generation
showing interest in serving his town in
this way.
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