The Greentown Grapevine – 2002-09, 09:09

              I' Volume 9, Issue 9 " a paperfor the people" September 2002
Greentown Pump Fest
Sept. 21,2002
9 a. m. - 7 p. m.
More on Daaes 10 & 1 I
Greentown's
Postmaster
Retires
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David Schoenradt, Postmaster at
Greentown since 1979, has retired from
the Postal Service. Postal service has
been his only occupation. He began
work at the age of 18 at the Kokomo
Post Office annex on Morgan Street,
unloading semi trailers. He
wassubsequentially a carrier, carrier
supervisor, foreman of mails, and
superintendent of postal operations. In
December 1979 he was made
Postmaster of the Greentown office,
following Gerald Carr.
Reflecting over his years of service,
he said, " The Postal Service is
changing and the biggest changes are
yet to come." " This Anthrax situation
still affects the way post offices
operate."
In retirement Dave plans to do
" nothing at first". " I like to golf and
fish and go on golfing and fishing trips
with my buddies. I also really enjoy
spending time with my four
granddaughters." He says the years
have gone fast. " The Post Office has
been good to me and to my family. I
will always be proud to say I was a
Postmaster." He also says repeatedly,
Greentown to Hold 9- 1 1 *
Remembrance Events
One year following the attack on
America, citizens of Greentowt; will
come together in a' commetnoration
ceremony to honor the victims of
September 1 1.
The commemoration ceremony
honors the victims of the attacks on the
World Trade Center, Pentagon, airline
flight takeovers and the American
military service personnel who have
died in the battle against terrorism
while other members of the service
continue to fight.
" We must not forget all of those who
gave their lives for this great country,"
Post Commander Brad Flook said.
" Everyone is invited to join together in
this uniting ceremony."
Greentown church bells will be heard
ringing at the exact times the incidents
took place.
8: 45 a. m. in remembrance of
those who died when American
Airlines Flight 1 1 struck the North
Tower of the World Trade Center.
9: 03 a. m. in remembrance of
those who died when United Airlines
Flight 175 struck the South Tower of
the World Trade Center.
9: 45 a. m. in remembrance of
those who died when American
Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon.
10: OO a. m. in remembrance of
those who died when United Airlines
Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, PA.
Noon - in remembrance of all
lost to acts of terrorism.
The ceremony will take place
Wednesday, Sept. 1 1 at 6: 30 p. m. in
downtown Greentown. ( Bring lawn
chairs.) In case of foul weather the
ceremony will be moved to the
Performing Arts Center at Eastern High
School. The ceremony will begin by
. recognizing emergency service
personnel who have remained strong
throughout the entire ordeal of the
attack on America and who have
upheld the honor of patriotism.
A Blue Star Service Corporate Flag
will be presented to the town of
" I just love this little town." Greentown. The banners were first
Jan Kellar is now Officer in Charge
unril a new Postmaster is appointed.
She formerly was plant manager at
Kokomo.
' created in 191 7 during World War I.
There will be a number of different
events during the ceremony, including
the placement of a ceremonial wreath
to commemorate the past war fighters
who are now deceased. . Service o_ f_
" This ceremony will not only honor
those have died, but also those Remembrance
who live and continue to fight for the
freedom of this great nation," Flook
said.
Prior to the ceremony, from 4: OO to
6: 00, a light meal of chili will be
available at the Feltowship Hall of First
United Methodist Church, 213 S.
Meridian St. ( one block south of the
stoplight). A freewill offering will be
and Appreciation
The Greentown Ministerial
Association is sponsoring a Service of
Remembrance for those whose lives
were taken September 11, 2001, and
Appreciation for the local fire, police
and ambulance people who help protect
the residents of eastern Howard
accepted at the. door. County.
The service will be '
Se~ tefnber1 0, from 7 to 8
Greentown Family Christian
9540 E 00 NS.
See program on page 4
uesday ,
p. m. at
Center,
Historical Society Puts
Name on Building
Jonathan Russell, of Russell Design,
puts the finishing touches on a sign on
the Greentown Historical Society at
103 E. Main Street. The sign was
funded by donations and a matching
grant from the Community Foundation
of Howard County.
Renovation of the building has been
ongoing for over a year, with a new
roof, complete gutting of the interior
and the shingle awning, cleaning and
pointing of the facade, replacemint of
decorative glass above the second story
windows, new glass in all windows,
reorienting of the stairs, new heating
and cooling system and wiring,
insulation and drywall. Work in
progress now includes installing a tin
ceiling in the main room and
refinishing the floor.
There is still much work to be done
before it will be ready to open to the
public, but Rachel Jenkins, president of
the society, says " We are well past the
half- way point in preparing the
building. Now it is time for details
such as lighting, furnishings. and
supplies." The building will be open
during the Pump Fest, September 2 1.
from 9: OO to 5: OO for any one uho
wishes to come inside and see the
progress.