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e9 Celebrating Our 12th Year! Volume 12, Issue 6 New Town Fountain to Be Dedicated Saturday, June 11, 2005, 300 p. m. After several years of dis-cussion and over a year of planning, a new fountain and plaza is taking shape in front of City Hall. The previous fountain, erected in 1976 as a part of thz Bicentennial of the United States, was in need of repair, replacement, or removal. A survey run in the Greentown Grapevine showed support for a fountain remaining. The Town Council appointed Jolene Rule to head a fountain committee of residents, town employees, representatives of the Parks & Trails Team and the Glass Museum. Meetings were held which resulted in a plan to take out the old fountain and the surrounding walls. The foun-tain plaza was expanded to be more central to the building. This moved the handicap parking spot to a position just north of the alley. It was agreed that this was a better spot because handicap vans open on the right side. New flag poles were erected, one for the flag of the U. S. and one for the state flag. These were positioned in ’ front of the Utility Office. A fountain with water cascading was designed. To make the fountain unique to Greentown and to celebrate Greentown’s glass heritage, a “ Greentown dolphin” will be at the top of the fountain. Cobalt blue was chosen as the color of the dolphin. The town council approved usin:: EDIT funds for the project. DEDICATION CEREMONY A dedication of the new fountain and plaza will be held Saturday, June 11, at 3: OO in front of City Hall. Participants will include Craig Trott, Eastern High School Band, Greentown American Legion, Boy Scout Troop 528, Eagle Scouts, Jim Harris, Jim Teter, Jolene Rule, and Rachel Jenkins. Martha Lou Zirkle was chosen from among nominees to officially “ flip the switch” to start the water flowing in the fountain. Other nominees were Carolyn Bannon ( to represent Jim Bannon), Bob Armstrong, Norma Jean David, Sharon Oldaker, Nicole Fillenwarth, Jim Teter, Mary Mast Pier, James Lanning, and Rachel Jenkins. The ceremony is expected to last about one- half hour. Lawn chairs are recommended for those who do not wish to stand. $ 2.1 Billion, IO- Year Highway Funding Gap Revealed INDOT seeks public input to help resolve dilemma - July I deadline INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Department of Transportation ( INDOT) Commissioner Thomas Sharp has announced the agency has a 10- year, $ 2.1 billion funding gap for new highway construction. The department also introduced a preliminary process that, when fully implemented, will result in a 1 0- year highway production plan for both funding and cons: ructing state highway projects. “ Since arriving in January, we’ve been peeling away layers and what we discovered is that there has never been an accurate, long- term plan for both funding and building highway projects,” said Sharp. From internal historical information it appears whenever new construction projects were suggested, previous admin-istrations automatically added them to INDOT’S transportation program. The projects were not properly reviewed and no consideration was given as to where the funds would come from to build them. “ Hoosiers are left with false hopes and perceptions that projects are proceeding when, in reality, little or nothing is being done,” added Sharp. “ This isn’t fair.” The process introduced has preliminarily identified projects which can begin construction within the next 10 years if adequate funding is provided. A wide- ranging set of criteria was used to evaluate each project in INDOT’s system. Currently, INDOT invests $ 500 million annually to preserve the existing highway More on page 4 June 2005 Honoring the Fallen ,“$~ 3 0 Members of Greentown American Legion Post # 317, Clyde Ragan and Roger Wolfe were among those who posted flags in Greentown in observance of Memorial Day. The Legion puts flags up on patriotic holidays. Photo by Rachel Jenkins By Craig Trott With the recent addition of outdoor warning sirens to the Town of Greentown, many residents may have questions aboiit their operation. Thesc devices sre used as an outdoor alert for tornadoes, or othsr emergencies. They are not intended to be heard while inside buildings or homes. If you hear them indoors, consider yourself fortunate for the advance warning. The Federal Thunderbolt 1000 sirens have been installed in three locations in the Town of Greentown, the water tower on Maple St., the sewage trzatment plant near the high school and the fire station downtown. The coverage area of each siren overlaps the other and should provide ample warning if the need arises. Two of the sirens are on a generator back- up system that will operate during a power loss situation. The activation of the sirens is the responsibility of the Greentown Police Department. The on- duty officer will be charged with keeping abreast of scvere weather as it develops and will take appropriate action regarding their activation. TORNADO WARNING When the sirens are activated for a tornado warning a constant wail will be heard for three minutes. The sirens may be activated again several times until the tornado warning has expired. There will not be an “ all clear” signal given once the danger has passed. By tuning into local radio stations, you shGuld hear the “ all clear” being broadcast by them. MAN- MADE DISASTERS The outdoor warning sirens may also be used for man- made disasters as well. These events lnay include hazardous material spills, nuclear attacks or Guidelines for Outdoor Warning Sirens terrorist attacks. The sound for a man- made disaster would be an up and down wail for three minutes. Again, there will not be an “ all clear” signal given. WHAT TO DO Once the sirens have been activated, you should go inside and turn on a television or radio for more information. You may also wish to have a NOAA weather alert radio available. This radio can be set to alert any time the National Weather Service issues a warning. Do not call 91 1. The area media and the National Weather Service will provide updated information. Please use your television or radio to get these updates. The use of 9 1 1 should be reserved for those with urgent need for ambulance, fire or police. services. Don’t tie up the 91 1 lines. You should have a battery operated radio and flashlight in continued on page 3
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Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 2005-06, 12:06 |
Subject | newspapers |
Subject, Local | Greentown, Howard County (Ind.) |
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Date Original | 2005-06 |
Date Digital | 2008 |
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Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: New Town Fountain to Be Dedicated; $2.1 Billion, 10-Year Highway Funding Gap Revealed; Guidelines for Outdoor Warning Sirens |
Language | en |
Contributors | Kokomo-Howard County Public Library; Greentown Historical Society |
Source | Original newspaper: The Greentown Grapevine, June 2005, Volume 12, Issue 06 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
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Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 2005-06, 12:06 - Page 1 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
Transcript | e9 Celebrating Our 12th Year! Volume 12, Issue 6 New Town Fountain to Be Dedicated Saturday, June 11, 2005, 300 p. m. After several years of dis-cussion and over a year of planning, a new fountain and plaza is taking shape in front of City Hall. The previous fountain, erected in 1976 as a part of thz Bicentennial of the United States, was in need of repair, replacement, or removal. A survey run in the Greentown Grapevine showed support for a fountain remaining. The Town Council appointed Jolene Rule to head a fountain committee of residents, town employees, representatives of the Parks & Trails Team and the Glass Museum. Meetings were held which resulted in a plan to take out the old fountain and the surrounding walls. The foun-tain plaza was expanded to be more central to the building. This moved the handicap parking spot to a position just north of the alley. It was agreed that this was a better spot because handicap vans open on the right side. New flag poles were erected, one for the flag of the U. S. and one for the state flag. These were positioned in ’ front of the Utility Office. A fountain with water cascading was designed. To make the fountain unique to Greentown and to celebrate Greentown’s glass heritage, a “ Greentown dolphin” will be at the top of the fountain. Cobalt blue was chosen as the color of the dolphin. The town council approved usin:: EDIT funds for the project. DEDICATION CEREMONY A dedication of the new fountain and plaza will be held Saturday, June 11, at 3: OO in front of City Hall. Participants will include Craig Trott, Eastern High School Band, Greentown American Legion, Boy Scout Troop 528, Eagle Scouts, Jim Harris, Jim Teter, Jolene Rule, and Rachel Jenkins. Martha Lou Zirkle was chosen from among nominees to officially “ flip the switch” to start the water flowing in the fountain. Other nominees were Carolyn Bannon ( to represent Jim Bannon), Bob Armstrong, Norma Jean David, Sharon Oldaker, Nicole Fillenwarth, Jim Teter, Mary Mast Pier, James Lanning, and Rachel Jenkins. The ceremony is expected to last about one- half hour. Lawn chairs are recommended for those who do not wish to stand. $ 2.1 Billion, IO- Year Highway Funding Gap Revealed INDOT seeks public input to help resolve dilemma - July I deadline INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Department of Transportation ( INDOT) Commissioner Thomas Sharp has announced the agency has a 10- year, $ 2.1 billion funding gap for new highway construction. The department also introduced a preliminary process that, when fully implemented, will result in a 1 0- year highway production plan for both funding and cons: ructing state highway projects. “ Since arriving in January, we’ve been peeling away layers and what we discovered is that there has never been an accurate, long- term plan for both funding and building highway projects,” said Sharp. From internal historical information it appears whenever new construction projects were suggested, previous admin-istrations automatically added them to INDOT’S transportation program. The projects were not properly reviewed and no consideration was given as to where the funds would come from to build them. “ Hoosiers are left with false hopes and perceptions that projects are proceeding when, in reality, little or nothing is being done,” added Sharp. “ This isn’t fair.” The process introduced has preliminarily identified projects which can begin construction within the next 10 years if adequate funding is provided. A wide- ranging set of criteria was used to evaluate each project in INDOT’s system. Currently, INDOT invests $ 500 million annually to preserve the existing highway More on page 4 June 2005 Honoring the Fallen ,“$~ 3 0 Members of Greentown American Legion Post # 317, Clyde Ragan and Roger Wolfe were among those who posted flags in Greentown in observance of Memorial Day. The Legion puts flags up on patriotic holidays. Photo by Rachel Jenkins By Craig Trott With the recent addition of outdoor warning sirens to the Town of Greentown, many residents may have questions aboiit their operation. Thesc devices sre used as an outdoor alert for tornadoes, or othsr emergencies. They are not intended to be heard while inside buildings or homes. If you hear them indoors, consider yourself fortunate for the advance warning. The Federal Thunderbolt 1000 sirens have been installed in three locations in the Town of Greentown, the water tower on Maple St., the sewage trzatment plant near the high school and the fire station downtown. The coverage area of each siren overlaps the other and should provide ample warning if the need arises. Two of the sirens are on a generator back- up system that will operate during a power loss situation. The activation of the sirens is the responsibility of the Greentown Police Department. The on- duty officer will be charged with keeping abreast of scvere weather as it develops and will take appropriate action regarding their activation. TORNADO WARNING When the sirens are activated for a tornado warning a constant wail will be heard for three minutes. The sirens may be activated again several times until the tornado warning has expired. There will not be an “ all clear” signal given once the danger has passed. By tuning into local radio stations, you shGuld hear the “ all clear” being broadcast by them. MAN- MADE DISASTERS The outdoor warning sirens may also be used for man- made disasters as well. These events lnay include hazardous material spills, nuclear attacks or Guidelines for Outdoor Warning Sirens terrorist attacks. The sound for a man- made disaster would be an up and down wail for three minutes. Again, there will not be an “ all clear” signal given. WHAT TO DO Once the sirens have been activated, you should go inside and turn on a television or radio for more information. You may also wish to have a NOAA weather alert radio available. This radio can be set to alert any time the National Weather Service issues a warning. Do not call 91 1. The area media and the National Weather Service will provide updated information. Please use your television or radio to get these updates. The use of 9 1 1 should be reserved for those with urgent need for ambulance, fire or police. services. Don’t tie up the 91 1 lines. You should have a battery operated radio and flashlight in continued on page 3 |