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Celebrating Our 12th Year! ’ Volume 12, Issue 10 “ aptzper for thepeopk?” October 2005 Annual ccPIowD ay” Puts Old Tractors Back in the Field Several owners and admirers of antique tractors gathered at a field owned by Bonnie Middlesworth on Saturday, Oct. 1 for the annual “ Plow Day”. The event allows them the opportunity to put their tractors and plows to work as they were intended. With plows ranging from one to four bottom, the men turn the day into a social event, savoring the look, sound, and “ feel” of the equipment of not-s- o- many years ago. Men and tractors at this year’s event were Dan Hughes, Farmall 560; Denny Middlesworth, Oliver Super 77; Randy Middlesworth, Oliver 160 and VAC Case; Brian Jeffery, Allis Chalmers WD 45; Max Mohler, Blackhawk; AI Marner, Farmall H, Joe Northcutt, Ford SM, Andy Hochstedler, Oliver 770; Don Wisher, ‘ Oliver 550; Terry Shrock, Farmall 656, and Jim Riley, Farmall 400. Others attending included Gene Miller and son Brad and David Parrish. Denny Middlesworth is from Seattle, Wash., Brian Jeffery is from Marion, and Jim Riley is from Jonesboro. All’ others live in the Greentown area. Several of these men display their tractors at shows such as the Howard County 4- H Fair. Some are actually’ used for field work and others find themselves called upon for . special uses such as parades. Brian Jeffery’s Allis Chalmers was used to pull a wagon in a funeral cortege list spring. If the tractors could speak, they might have said, “ Thank . You” for giving them a chance to “ stretch their muscles” on such a beautiful day. Photo by Rachel Jenkins Two groups of people from Greentown traveled south to help in the clean- up from Hurricane Katrina. Six members of the Greentown Volunteer Fire and EMS Service went to Gulfport, Miss. Five members of Jerome Christian Church’ went to Pascagoula, Miss. Tony Nelson, GVFC Safety Officer, Tony Monize, EMT; Becky Reeves, EMT; Gany Hill, Ambulance Driver; Jimmy Custer, Firefighter- EMT; and Jim McKibben, Firefighter- EMT left Sunday morning, Sept. 25 with a borrowed Bobcat and chain saws. Their destination was Gulfport, Miss., where Tony Monize had made contact with the pastor of Orange Grove Church of Christ. They connected with the Gulfport I Fire Chief, Pat Sullivan. Sullivan told them they could be of great help if they would clear downed trees at the homes of his personnel. The fire and EMS staff were helping residents and could use some assistance in making their own homes accessible. The fire department lost 2 or 3 of its fire stations and was operating under great difficulty. Tony Nelson reports that about 200. residents are yet unaccounted for. The weather was very hot and humid. They did not see a house without damage. He said, “ It was great to be able to help the rescuers.” The group returned to Greentown the weekend of Oct. 1- 2. Larry Evenson organized men from Jerome Christian Church, Phil Bales, Larry humidity. The work they did was to prepare a base for workers who will come for the cleanup and reconstruction. Evenson commented that. the area will need workers for a long time, that able bodies is what they need more than money. On Sept. 23, the group was moved to Foley, Ala. out of Hurricane Rita’s path. On Sept. 25 they returned to the Pascagoula area to continue restoration work. They returned to Greentown Oct. 1. Through contact with a Crowley, LA church the Jerome church family had previously delivered a semi load of bottled water and Gatorade, non- perishable food, toiletries, t a p , cleaning supplies, bedding, and Bibles to Bogalusa, LA. Greentowners Help Hurricane Victims LaRowe, Larry Myer, and Bob Yeagley, to assist the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc. in Pascagoula, Miss. They left on Sept. 18. The men spent the first 2 days gutting a house. They took out everything except bathtubs. Larry Evenson reported that even the homes which were not destroyed need to be gutted because the drywall and other material has mold and is ruined. The waterline at one worksite, 6 blocks from the beach, was at six feet. The roads are lined with what has been removed from homes in the cleanup process. In an annex to a church they put in two shower rooms, 2 hot water heaters, and a washer and dryer. This was all done in 90+ degree heat and high Picking UP the Pieces I can’t begin to imagine what you have seen and felt in the aftermath of horror that mother nature dealt Sin, love, hope, compassion all present and accounted for in a city submerged in pain like nothing seen before So much devastation so much disbelief unthinkable hurt and sorrow unthinkable loss and grief Some things we’ll never know and never understand but please don’t doubt one second that you’re in the Father’s hands I pray you’ll trust in God and draw your strength from Him as you’re picking up the pieces and starting life again From big cities and small towns all across the nation our thoughts go out to each of you and a prayer for restoration Cathy Goins
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Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 2005-10, 12:10 |
Subject | newspapers |
Subject, Local | Greentown, Howard County (Ind.) |
Item Type | newspaper |
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Item ID | im-kokomo-news-greentown-2005-10 |
Local Item ID | Greentown History Center – newspaper collection |
Usage Statement | The Greentown Area Residential Association has granted permission to the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library and the Greentown Historical Society to copy any and all issues of the Greentown Grapevine. Permission granted to view and print items from this digital collection for personal use, study, research, or classroom teaching. |
Date Original | 2005-10 |
Date Digital | 2008 |
Publisher | Greentown Area Residential Association, 1993- |
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Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Annual "Plow Day" Puts Old Tractors Back in the Field; Greentowners Help Hurricane Victims |
Language | en |
Contributors | Kokomo-Howard County Public Library; Greentown Historical Society |
Source | Original newspaper: The Greentown Grapevine, October 2005, Volume 12, Issue 10 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
Transcript | [PDFs are fully searchable] |
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Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 2005-10, 12:10 - Page 1 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
Transcript | Celebrating Our 12th Year! ’ Volume 12, Issue 10 “ aptzper for thepeopk?” October 2005 Annual ccPIowD ay” Puts Old Tractors Back in the Field Several owners and admirers of antique tractors gathered at a field owned by Bonnie Middlesworth on Saturday, Oct. 1 for the annual “ Plow Day”. The event allows them the opportunity to put their tractors and plows to work as they were intended. With plows ranging from one to four bottom, the men turn the day into a social event, savoring the look, sound, and “ feel” of the equipment of not-s- o- many years ago. Men and tractors at this year’s event were Dan Hughes, Farmall 560; Denny Middlesworth, Oliver Super 77; Randy Middlesworth, Oliver 160 and VAC Case; Brian Jeffery, Allis Chalmers WD 45; Max Mohler, Blackhawk; AI Marner, Farmall H, Joe Northcutt, Ford SM, Andy Hochstedler, Oliver 770; Don Wisher, ‘ Oliver 550; Terry Shrock, Farmall 656, and Jim Riley, Farmall 400. Others attending included Gene Miller and son Brad and David Parrish. Denny Middlesworth is from Seattle, Wash., Brian Jeffery is from Marion, and Jim Riley is from Jonesboro. All’ others live in the Greentown area. Several of these men display their tractors at shows such as the Howard County 4- H Fair. Some are actually’ used for field work and others find themselves called upon for . special uses such as parades. Brian Jeffery’s Allis Chalmers was used to pull a wagon in a funeral cortege list spring. If the tractors could speak, they might have said, “ Thank . You” for giving them a chance to “ stretch their muscles” on such a beautiful day. Photo by Rachel Jenkins Two groups of people from Greentown traveled south to help in the clean- up from Hurricane Katrina. Six members of the Greentown Volunteer Fire and EMS Service went to Gulfport, Miss. Five members of Jerome Christian Church’ went to Pascagoula, Miss. Tony Nelson, GVFC Safety Officer, Tony Monize, EMT; Becky Reeves, EMT; Gany Hill, Ambulance Driver; Jimmy Custer, Firefighter- EMT; and Jim McKibben, Firefighter- EMT left Sunday morning, Sept. 25 with a borrowed Bobcat and chain saws. Their destination was Gulfport, Miss., where Tony Monize had made contact with the pastor of Orange Grove Church of Christ. They connected with the Gulfport I Fire Chief, Pat Sullivan. Sullivan told them they could be of great help if they would clear downed trees at the homes of his personnel. The fire and EMS staff were helping residents and could use some assistance in making their own homes accessible. The fire department lost 2 or 3 of its fire stations and was operating under great difficulty. Tony Nelson reports that about 200. residents are yet unaccounted for. The weather was very hot and humid. They did not see a house without damage. He said, “ It was great to be able to help the rescuers.” The group returned to Greentown the weekend of Oct. 1- 2. Larry Evenson organized men from Jerome Christian Church, Phil Bales, Larry humidity. The work they did was to prepare a base for workers who will come for the cleanup and reconstruction. Evenson commented that. the area will need workers for a long time, that able bodies is what they need more than money. On Sept. 23, the group was moved to Foley, Ala. out of Hurricane Rita’s path. On Sept. 25 they returned to the Pascagoula area to continue restoration work. They returned to Greentown Oct. 1. Through contact with a Crowley, LA church the Jerome church family had previously delivered a semi load of bottled water and Gatorade, non- perishable food, toiletries, t a p , cleaning supplies, bedding, and Bibles to Bogalusa, LA. Greentowners Help Hurricane Victims LaRowe, Larry Myer, and Bob Yeagley, to assist the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc. in Pascagoula, Miss. They left on Sept. 18. The men spent the first 2 days gutting a house. They took out everything except bathtubs. Larry Evenson reported that even the homes which were not destroyed need to be gutted because the drywall and other material has mold and is ruined. The waterline at one worksite, 6 blocks from the beach, was at six feet. The roads are lined with what has been removed from homes in the cleanup process. In an annex to a church they put in two shower rooms, 2 hot water heaters, and a washer and dryer. This was all done in 90+ degree heat and high Picking UP the Pieces I can’t begin to imagine what you have seen and felt in the aftermath of horror that mother nature dealt Sin, love, hope, compassion all present and accounted for in a city submerged in pain like nothing seen before So much devastation so much disbelief unthinkable hurt and sorrow unthinkable loss and grief Some things we’ll never know and never understand but please don’t doubt one second that you’re in the Father’s hands I pray you’ll trust in God and draw your strength from Him as you’re picking up the pieces and starting life again From big cities and small towns all across the nation our thoughts go out to each of you and a prayer for restoration Cathy Goins |