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ruvevzne Due to the threat of rain, the Community- Fest, originally scheduled for Sept. 23 was postponed to Saturday, October 7. It will be downtown Greentown from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. J L Celebrating Our 13th Year! Volume 13, Issue 10 “ upcrper* the# t? Q%?” October 2006 Kim Fipps, building inspector retained’ by the town of Greentown, reported to the Council at a public hearing on Sept. 5 that title work has been done on the property at 423 Harvey Dr. and if the Council wishes to demolish the house, advertisement could be made for bids. Patsy Harden, owner of the house, was present and said she did tlot know about the proceedings up until this time because mail from the town had been delivered to the wrong address. She said she has a dumpster at the property and is cleaning it out. Her granddaughter, Brooke Horner, was also present and Mrs. Harden said Brooke and her husband were helping. Council president, James Harris, said the town doesn’t like to see a good property taken off the tax rolls. Mr. Fipps said typically the owner can provide the Council with a schedule of work to be done with a deadline of90 days. The work to be done should address such issues as weeds and litter, securing the house against rain water entering, and making it secure so animals cannot enter. Mrs. Harden agreed to make a 90 day plan. The Council moved to accept a schedule within 5 days and that the 90 days would commence on Sept. 12. The Council asked that a representative of the family report each month at regular Council meetings on progress of the work. Agreement Reached Between Council and Harden 1 Greentown Sewage Rates to Rise I The town of Greentown has ’ The town hired the Property taxes are not used to been on a ban from new sewer. hookups since 1997. The ban was imposed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management ( IDEM) because of the number of instances when the wastewater plant is not able to process all the fluid entering it, with the result of raw sewage being discharged into Wildcat Creek. In addition to the ban on additional hookups. the town is subject to large fines if action is not taken to alleviate the problem. Modificatibns to the wastewater plant a few years ago did not solve the problem. engineering firm of M. D. Wessler & Associates, Inc. to recommend a plan which will meet the existing and future needs of the town. The major recommendation is for a construction project at the wastewater plant with a price tag of over $ 2.6 million. The town then asked the firm of H. J. Umbaugh to do a rate study to determine how the project could be funded. It is anticipated that $ 500,000 might be obtained through a grant. C o r ti e rs t o n e G ra. n t s Management, Inc. has been hired to write a grant proposal. prcwide water and sewage service to the town. The only source for the remainder is raising usage rates. H. J. Umbaugh & Associates recommended a rate increase of 54.7%. The rate increase will be introduced at the Town Council meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 720 p. m. There will be a public hearing Oct. 17, 7: OO p. m. at the City Hall. Immediately following . the public hearing, a special Town Council meeting will be held to vote on the rate increase. - Former Hotel Gets New Color Scheme ~ The apartment building at 130 N. Meridian St., owned by Mike and Peggy Spence, is sporting fresh paint and a new color. Larry Wimmer and Tim Craf of Wimmer Construction painted the building using a primary color of light terra cotta and accents of deep terra cotta and chocolate brown with white window trim. The building, constructed around. the end of the 1 9Ih century was once the Palmer House Hotel. It is ofthe Spanish Eclectic style and is noted in the HowardCouq Iriterini Report of Historic Sites and Structures. . Photo by Rachel Jenkins Civil War Vet e ra n s’ G ravestones Damaged I n the recek vandalism at Lindley Cemetery, six of the stones damaged were marking the graves of veterans of the Civil War. Members of the Orlando A. Somers Camp # I , Sons of Union Veterans ( SUV) of the Civil War, have decided to secure veterans’ stones for all six graves. The application process involves proving military service, which family members sometimes. can provide. They have made contact with family members of Jehu/ John Gallion, Pvt. in 1 3 I h Ind. Inf. Co. E; William R. Lindley, Pvt. 1 Ith Ind. Cav. Co. E; and John A: Lindley, Corpl. 137‘ h Ind. Inf. Co. A. They are seeking information on Hugh H. Willits, I ” Lt. 89‘ h Ind. Inf. Co. F ( The Greentown GAR was named for Willits.); William R. ( o r K), Armantrout, Pvt. 60th Ind. Inf. Co. K; and Jordan C. Miller, Pvt. 12Ih Ind. Inf. Co. C. I The members of the SUV would like to hear from any family members or anyone who might provide a lead to a family member or any information on any of the above men. Contact may be made to Jon Ayers, 628- 2 142, or Alan Teller, 455- 0484. Concern About Speeding in the Meadows Rick and Sue Williams, 423 Meadows Dr., asked the Council ifthe speed limit in the Meadows could be lowered. They said they tried to drive their street at the current speed limit of30 mph and feel’that the roads are not safe at that speed. In addition there are ’ one, or more drivers who are probably exceeding the 30 mph. Council member, Craig Trott, suggested the Williams’ contact the president of the homeowners association and ask that a letter be written to the. homeowners. Marshal Bennett said, “ Neighbors need to take care of - each other.” He also said he would increase patrols in the area. I I Comunity Fest Postponed to October 7
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Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 2006-10, 13:10 |
Subject | newspapers |
Subject, Local | Greentown, Howard County (Ind.) |
Item Type | newspaper |
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Date Original | 2006-10 |
Date Digital | 2008 |
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Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Agreement Reached Between Council and Harden; Greentown Sewage Rates Rise; Former Hotel Gets New Color Scheme; Civil Veterans' Gravestones Damaged; Concern About Speeding in the Meadows |
Language | en |
Contributors | Kokomo-Howard County Public Library; Greentown Historical Society |
Source | Original newspaper: The Greentown Grapevine, October 2006, Volume 13, Issue 10 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
Transcript | [PDFs are fully searchable] |
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Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 2006-10, 13:10 - Page 1 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
Transcript | ruvevzne Due to the threat of rain, the Community- Fest, originally scheduled for Sept. 23 was postponed to Saturday, October 7. It will be downtown Greentown from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. J L Celebrating Our 13th Year! Volume 13, Issue 10 “ upcrper* the# t? Q%?” October 2006 Kim Fipps, building inspector retained’ by the town of Greentown, reported to the Council at a public hearing on Sept. 5 that title work has been done on the property at 423 Harvey Dr. and if the Council wishes to demolish the house, advertisement could be made for bids. Patsy Harden, owner of the house, was present and said she did tlot know about the proceedings up until this time because mail from the town had been delivered to the wrong address. She said she has a dumpster at the property and is cleaning it out. Her granddaughter, Brooke Horner, was also present and Mrs. Harden said Brooke and her husband were helping. Council president, James Harris, said the town doesn’t like to see a good property taken off the tax rolls. Mr. Fipps said typically the owner can provide the Council with a schedule of work to be done with a deadline of90 days. The work to be done should address such issues as weeds and litter, securing the house against rain water entering, and making it secure so animals cannot enter. Mrs. Harden agreed to make a 90 day plan. The Council moved to accept a schedule within 5 days and that the 90 days would commence on Sept. 12. The Council asked that a representative of the family report each month at regular Council meetings on progress of the work. Agreement Reached Between Council and Harden 1 Greentown Sewage Rates to Rise I The town of Greentown has ’ The town hired the Property taxes are not used to been on a ban from new sewer. hookups since 1997. The ban was imposed by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management ( IDEM) because of the number of instances when the wastewater plant is not able to process all the fluid entering it, with the result of raw sewage being discharged into Wildcat Creek. In addition to the ban on additional hookups. the town is subject to large fines if action is not taken to alleviate the problem. Modificatibns to the wastewater plant a few years ago did not solve the problem. engineering firm of M. D. Wessler & Associates, Inc. to recommend a plan which will meet the existing and future needs of the town. The major recommendation is for a construction project at the wastewater plant with a price tag of over $ 2.6 million. The town then asked the firm of H. J. Umbaugh to do a rate study to determine how the project could be funded. It is anticipated that $ 500,000 might be obtained through a grant. C o r ti e rs t o n e G ra. n t s Management, Inc. has been hired to write a grant proposal. prcwide water and sewage service to the town. The only source for the remainder is raising usage rates. H. J. Umbaugh & Associates recommended a rate increase of 54.7%. The rate increase will be introduced at the Town Council meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 720 p. m. There will be a public hearing Oct. 17, 7: OO p. m. at the City Hall. Immediately following . the public hearing, a special Town Council meeting will be held to vote on the rate increase. - Former Hotel Gets New Color Scheme ~ The apartment building at 130 N. Meridian St., owned by Mike and Peggy Spence, is sporting fresh paint and a new color. Larry Wimmer and Tim Craf of Wimmer Construction painted the building using a primary color of light terra cotta and accents of deep terra cotta and chocolate brown with white window trim. The building, constructed around. the end of the 1 9Ih century was once the Palmer House Hotel. It is ofthe Spanish Eclectic style and is noted in the HowardCouq Iriterini Report of Historic Sites and Structures. . Photo by Rachel Jenkins Civil War Vet e ra n s’ G ravestones Damaged I n the recek vandalism at Lindley Cemetery, six of the stones damaged were marking the graves of veterans of the Civil War. Members of the Orlando A. Somers Camp # I , Sons of Union Veterans ( SUV) of the Civil War, have decided to secure veterans’ stones for all six graves. The application process involves proving military service, which family members sometimes. can provide. They have made contact with family members of Jehu/ John Gallion, Pvt. in 1 3 I h Ind. Inf. Co. E; William R. Lindley, Pvt. 1 Ith Ind. Cav. Co. E; and John A: Lindley, Corpl. 137‘ h Ind. Inf. Co. A. They are seeking information on Hugh H. Willits, I ” Lt. 89‘ h Ind. Inf. Co. F ( The Greentown GAR was named for Willits.); William R. ( o r K), Armantrout, Pvt. 60th Ind. Inf. Co. K; and Jordan C. Miller, Pvt. 12Ih Ind. Inf. Co. C. I The members of the SUV would like to hear from any family members or anyone who might provide a lead to a family member or any information on any of the above men. Contact may be made to Jon Ayers, 628- 2 142, or Alan Teller, 455- 0484. Concern About Speeding in the Meadows Rick and Sue Williams, 423 Meadows Dr., asked the Council ifthe speed limit in the Meadows could be lowered. They said they tried to drive their street at the current speed limit of30 mph and feel’that the roads are not safe at that speed. In addition there are ’ one, or more drivers who are probably exceeding the 30 mph. Council member, Craig Trott, suggested the Williams’ contact the president of the homeowners association and ask that a letter be written to the. homeowners. Marshal Bennett said, “ Neighbors need to take care of - each other.” He also said he would increase patrols in the area. I I Comunity Fest Postponed to October 7 |