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I Celebrating Our 13th Year! Volume 13. Issue 9 SeDtember 2006 Community Fest to be Sept. 23 The Greentown Community Fest will be Saturday, Sept. 23 downtown Greentown. Hours are 9 a. m. - 4 p. m. Among the features and events are the following: * Booths by local non- profit organizations Greentown Historical Society - used book sale Greentown Lions Club First Baptist Church of Greentown - cotton candy Meridian Street Christian Church - food Cub Scout Pack 3520 . Call Dave Turner, 628- 2612 for booth information. * Community Fest Art Show In the Meridian Street C’hristian Church basement 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. This art show is designed to give local artists the opportunity to show off their talent. Cash awards will be given to the Best in Show and first place winners in each category and division. Categories are Fine Arts, Photography and 3- D art. Divisions are Professional, Amateur and Juniors. Something new this year is the People’s Choice Award. Everyone attending the show will be given the opportunity to vote for their favorite entry. Entry deadline is Sept 15. For rules and entry form or for more information please call Lisa Stout at 765- 610- 8461. * Car Show - Classics & Antiques Sponsored by Terrell’s Auto Service and Hochstedler Energy Systems. At Meridian Street Christian Church, 205 N. Meridian St. Parking at church and on brick street. No registration fee. No car judging. Prize drawing every hour. Registration starts at 9: OO a. m. at the church. Call Mark Terrell, 628- 3328 for information. * Community- Wide Yard Sale A pamphlet with a map of the town and directions to the sales will be distributed at local businesses. * Moon Walk Sponsored by Brad Howell Ford * Entertainment Aimee McCollum Romero Martial Arts Demonstration * Business Open Houses 01130 Pet Parade Sponsored by Greentown Animal Hospital. - Categories: Owner/ pet look- a- like, Best trick, Best behaved, Best in Show ( audience vote). Pre- registration at Greentown Animal Hospital or 1 : OO- 1: 30 at the Fest. Ns entry fee. Questions - call 628- 7834. * 2: 00 Duck for a Buck See article on this page. Ducks may also be purchased the day of the festival at the Parks & Trails booth. * 2: 30 Bicycle Parade - bicycles, scooters, wagons, tricycles Sponsored by Greentown Antique Mall. Call Carrie Reed, 765- 860- 7596 for information. * Chalk Art Sponsored by First Farmers Bank & Trust, 628- 3309. Art work to be done on the street 9 a. m.- 2 p. m. No entry fee. 3: OO Judging of chalk art 4: OO - 7: 30 Fish & Tenderloin Fry at the Fire Station, 224 N. Meridian Street Plan Commission Continues Study of Sign 0 rd i na nce Committee Forming. The Greentown Plan Commission held its third meeting on the subject of the Greentown sign ordinance. About 9 business owners attended to hear the discussion and taoffer suggestions. It was decided to appoint a committee of citizens to wrestle with the issues and report to the Plan Commission. Four business people present volunteered’for . the committee. The Com-mission wishes to include some residents who are not business owners on the committee as well. Anyone interested may call Gary Lacy, chairman of the Plan Commission at 628- 2394. Do you have all your ducks in. a row?? ..... By Jolene Rule If not, there is still time to purchase your “ Duck for a Buck” before the Community Fest on Saturday, September 23. You can buy one duck for $ 1.00 or six ducks for $ 5.00. Each duck you purchase gives you a chance to win some great prizes. The grand prize package is worth $ 100.00, second package is worth $ 50.00, and the third package is worth $ 25.00! In addition to these wonderful packhges, there will be several other great zrizes to win. You need not be wesent to win. At 2: OO p. m., during the - ommunity Fest, Larry Hinesley, Greentown Main Street President, will - plunge nto the duck pond blindfolded and dive for the winning ducks. m Yes, Larry will be dressed as a large yellow duck! You won’t want to miss this exciting event! Ducks are on sale at the following Greentown businesses: Smart Mart, Shear Genius Family Salon, Norris Insurance, Bogie’s Lighthouse Restaurant, and First Farmers Bank. “ Duck for a Buck” is a fundraiser for the Parks and Trails co’mmittee of Greentown Main Street Association. The committee is raising funds for an 80/ 20% grant received from the Department of Natural Resources for a walking trail. For more information on “ Duck for a Buck” or the Parks and Trails Committe- e, please call Jolene Rule at 628- 3460. Annual Patriot Day Planned for Sept. I O The Greentown American Legion Post 317 will sponsor the “ Patriot Day - We Will Remember” program on Sunday, September 10, 6: 30 p. m. at the Eastern High School Performing Arts Center. Pre-program music will begin at 6: OO. There will be special recognition for military, police, firefighters, and EMT’s. There will be a Laying ofthe Wreaths by several organizations. Readings will be done by Allan James, Peter Heck, Tony Kinney, and others. There will be color guards and a rifle squad salute. Music will be by Eastern Chamber Ensemble, Amanda Dean, First Nazarene Men’s Quartet, Ryan Greggory Hensler, Eastern High School Encore Singers, First Nazarene Sanctuary Choir, Joyful Noise, and Craig Trott. , There is no admission charge. “ Music at the Fountain” Brian Newlon and Gary Gillund of “ New London Sound” performed for the “ Music at the Fountain” audience August 3 1. Because of rain, the performance was moved to Meridian Street Christian Church. Remainingon the schedule are Sept. 7, Howard County Choraliers & Sound Celebration, and Sept. 14, Eastern High School Swing Choir & Barbershop Quartet. The event is held on Meridian Street near the fountain in front of Greentown City Hall at 7: 30. Lawn chairs are recommended. In case of inc! ement weather, it will be held at Meridian Street Christian Church, one block north of the stoplight. Photo by Rachel Jrrikins
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Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 2006-09, 13:09 |
Subject | newspapers |
Subject, Local | Greentown, Howard County (Ind.) |
Item Type | newspaper |
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Date Original | 2006-09 |
Date Digital | 2008 |
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Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Community Fest to be Sept. 23; Annual Patriot Day Planned for Sep. 10; Plan Commission Coninues Study of Sign Ordinance; Do you have all your ducks in a row??.....; Music at the Fountain |
Language | en |
Contributors | Kokomo-Howard County Public Library; Greentown Historical Society |
Source | Original newspaper: The Greentown Grapevine, September 2006, Volume 13, Issue 09 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
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Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 2006-09, 13:09 - Page 1 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
Transcript | I Celebrating Our 13th Year! Volume 13. Issue 9 SeDtember 2006 Community Fest to be Sept. 23 The Greentown Community Fest will be Saturday, Sept. 23 downtown Greentown. Hours are 9 a. m. - 4 p. m. Among the features and events are the following: * Booths by local non- profit organizations Greentown Historical Society - used book sale Greentown Lions Club First Baptist Church of Greentown - cotton candy Meridian Street Christian Church - food Cub Scout Pack 3520 . Call Dave Turner, 628- 2612 for booth information. * Community Fest Art Show In the Meridian Street C’hristian Church basement 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. This art show is designed to give local artists the opportunity to show off their talent. Cash awards will be given to the Best in Show and first place winners in each category and division. Categories are Fine Arts, Photography and 3- D art. Divisions are Professional, Amateur and Juniors. Something new this year is the People’s Choice Award. Everyone attending the show will be given the opportunity to vote for their favorite entry. Entry deadline is Sept 15. For rules and entry form or for more information please call Lisa Stout at 765- 610- 8461. * Car Show - Classics & Antiques Sponsored by Terrell’s Auto Service and Hochstedler Energy Systems. At Meridian Street Christian Church, 205 N. Meridian St. Parking at church and on brick street. No registration fee. No car judging. Prize drawing every hour. Registration starts at 9: OO a. m. at the church. Call Mark Terrell, 628- 3328 for information. * Community- Wide Yard Sale A pamphlet with a map of the town and directions to the sales will be distributed at local businesses. * Moon Walk Sponsored by Brad Howell Ford * Entertainment Aimee McCollum Romero Martial Arts Demonstration * Business Open Houses 01130 Pet Parade Sponsored by Greentown Animal Hospital. - Categories: Owner/ pet look- a- like, Best trick, Best behaved, Best in Show ( audience vote). Pre- registration at Greentown Animal Hospital or 1 : OO- 1: 30 at the Fest. Ns entry fee. Questions - call 628- 7834. * 2: 00 Duck for a Buck See article on this page. Ducks may also be purchased the day of the festival at the Parks & Trails booth. * 2: 30 Bicycle Parade - bicycles, scooters, wagons, tricycles Sponsored by Greentown Antique Mall. Call Carrie Reed, 765- 860- 7596 for information. * Chalk Art Sponsored by First Farmers Bank & Trust, 628- 3309. Art work to be done on the street 9 a. m.- 2 p. m. No entry fee. 3: OO Judging of chalk art 4: OO - 7: 30 Fish & Tenderloin Fry at the Fire Station, 224 N. Meridian Street Plan Commission Continues Study of Sign 0 rd i na nce Committee Forming. The Greentown Plan Commission held its third meeting on the subject of the Greentown sign ordinance. About 9 business owners attended to hear the discussion and taoffer suggestions. It was decided to appoint a committee of citizens to wrestle with the issues and report to the Plan Commission. Four business people present volunteered’for . the committee. The Com-mission wishes to include some residents who are not business owners on the committee as well. Anyone interested may call Gary Lacy, chairman of the Plan Commission at 628- 2394. Do you have all your ducks in. a row?? ..... By Jolene Rule If not, there is still time to purchase your “ Duck for a Buck” before the Community Fest on Saturday, September 23. You can buy one duck for $ 1.00 or six ducks for $ 5.00. Each duck you purchase gives you a chance to win some great prizes. The grand prize package is worth $ 100.00, second package is worth $ 50.00, and the third package is worth $ 25.00! In addition to these wonderful packhges, there will be several other great zrizes to win. You need not be wesent to win. At 2: OO p. m., during the - ommunity Fest, Larry Hinesley, Greentown Main Street President, will - plunge nto the duck pond blindfolded and dive for the winning ducks. m Yes, Larry will be dressed as a large yellow duck! You won’t want to miss this exciting event! Ducks are on sale at the following Greentown businesses: Smart Mart, Shear Genius Family Salon, Norris Insurance, Bogie’s Lighthouse Restaurant, and First Farmers Bank. “ Duck for a Buck” is a fundraiser for the Parks and Trails co’mmittee of Greentown Main Street Association. The committee is raising funds for an 80/ 20% grant received from the Department of Natural Resources for a walking trail. For more information on “ Duck for a Buck” or the Parks and Trails Committe- e, please call Jolene Rule at 628- 3460. Annual Patriot Day Planned for Sept. I O The Greentown American Legion Post 317 will sponsor the “ Patriot Day - We Will Remember” program on Sunday, September 10, 6: 30 p. m. at the Eastern High School Performing Arts Center. Pre-program music will begin at 6: OO. There will be special recognition for military, police, firefighters, and EMT’s. There will be a Laying ofthe Wreaths by several organizations. Readings will be done by Allan James, Peter Heck, Tony Kinney, and others. There will be color guards and a rifle squad salute. Music will be by Eastern Chamber Ensemble, Amanda Dean, First Nazarene Men’s Quartet, Ryan Greggory Hensler, Eastern High School Encore Singers, First Nazarene Sanctuary Choir, Joyful Noise, and Craig Trott. , There is no admission charge. “ Music at the Fountain” Brian Newlon and Gary Gillund of “ New London Sound” performed for the “ Music at the Fountain” audience August 3 1. Because of rain, the performance was moved to Meridian Street Christian Church. Remainingon the schedule are Sept. 7, Howard County Choraliers & Sound Celebration, and Sept. 14, Eastern High School Swing Choir & Barbershop Quartet. The event is held on Meridian Street near the fountain in front of Greentown City Hall at 7: 30. Lawn chairs are recommended. In case of inc! ement weather, it will be held at Meridian Street Christian Church, one block north of the stoplight. Photo by Rachel Jrrikins |