The Greentown Grapevine – 2004-01, 11:11

              Volume 11, Issue 1 January 2004
Grapevine Reaches Milestone
This issue of the Greentown
Grapevine begins our eleventh year.
Seeing a need for a local newspaper,
the Greentown Area Economic
Development Committee in 1993
began inquiries of how that might be
accomplished. At about the same time,
the newly formed Greentown Area
Residential Association discussed the
same need. Rachel Jenkins was a
member of both organizations and was
encouraged to make further inquiries.
With the opinion, “ Nothing ventured,
nothing gained” the GARA agreed to
put out one issue and see what the
response would be. Advertisers and
articles were assembled by Scott and
Cheri Deyoe and the January 1994
issue was published. It was
immediately evident that the
newspaper met a need and so it
continues.
The Grapevine continues to keep
local and former residents informed of
happenings of the area. It is also
writing a history. Past issues mark
events and give a, personality to the
area.
The newspaper is supported by
advertisers and subscribers of mailed
issues. It is free at several pickup
points around Greentown and Plevna.
It continues to be published by the
Greentown Area Residential
Association. Membership in the
GARA is just $ 6.00 per calendar year.
To become a member or for more
information, write Greentown Area
Residential Association, P. O. Box 94,
Greentown, IN 46936.
Log Cabin Moved
Members of Council Recognized for Service
Three members of the Greentown Town Council received plaques at the
December Council meeting recognizing their years of service on the Council.
Each of them had decided not to run in the recent election.
Roger Wolfe said he has enjoyed his twelve years of working for the town but
wants to take a break. He said, “ It is good to bring new blood c) n the Council.”
He did not rule out the possibility he may run again. Scott Flick has been on the
Council two and one- half years, having been selected to take the unexpired term
of Michael Hendrix. Don Flook has been on the Council twenty- five years. He
said, “ It’s been a pleasure.”
Photo by Rachel Jenkins
Parents Are a Major Factor in
Preparing Students for Future
Educational Opportunities
submitted by Melinda Young learn more about the educational
Board Member, Eastern Howard expectations associated with various
School Corporation career paths. Educators will follow up
by providing the guidance and courses
necessary to meet career plans in high
school.
Even with all of this outside
Beginning in January 2004, Eastern
Howard School Corporation will be
This log house awaits the trailer which will take it to its new home. one of 19 ~ h o o l corporations in
A one and one- half story log cabin
was moved from its home at 750 E and
State Road ‘ 26 to western Howard
County in late December. After its
twenty- three mile move, it will be a
part of the KohKohMah & Foster
Living History Encampment held the
third weekend of September.
The house was donated by Bill and
Myra Pointer. The Pointers purchased
the property from the estate of Leota
Allen in 1987. Bill estimates the age
of the cabin at nearly 160 years.
Additions had been made in the early
1900’ s and a bathroom was added in
the 1950’ s. The proximity to the
highway and the sparse I foundation
persuaded the Pointers against
restoring or remodeling the building.
Photo by Rachel Jenkins
The Pointers have been involved in
the KohKohMah & Foster
encampment with Bill serving as
apprentice blacksmith and Myra as a
quilter. The cabin will serve as the
home of the blacksmith, near the
blacksmith shop. Bill says this new
use will enable him to have an
attachment to it while it helps with the
historical mission of the encampment.
When a fireplace is built, women will
demonstrate open hearth cooking.
Bob Auth, organizer of the
KohKohMah & Foster Encampment, is
excited about the addition to the
grounds. He said, “ I think about the
joy and laughter that took place as
loved ones gathered in this old cabin
for the holidays many years ago.”
Indiana selected to participate in the
lndiana Core 40 Scholars Initiative.
This program is part of a state and
national effort designed to better
prepare students for success in higher
education and in the workforce
through an emphasis on more rigorous
academics in high school. Educators
will partner with business leaders to
help inform eighth grade students
about the “ world’s’’ future academic
needs and requirements and, hopefully,
to help motivate our eighth graders to
take higher level high school courses
and to complete the Core 40 and the
Academic Honors Diploma
curriculum.
The Indiana Core 40 Scholars
Initiative Program is very important.
Business leaders will help students
assistance, the most important factor in
each child’s educational future will be
their parents and the other adults in the
home. Do not hesitate to become
involved with your child’s selection of
classes. They need your input, not
only when they enter high school, but
throughout their high school years, in
grades 9 through 12.
As school board members, our
continued commitment is to provide
educational programs that will allow
every child to meet their highest
potential. We need you to help your
child set high expectations and to work
with them to maintain those
expectations. Do not let them do less
than they can do. Class scheduling
will begin soon. Remember, your
input is important!