The Greentown Grapevine – 2006-11, 13:11 - Page 1 |
Previous | 1 of 16 | Next |
|
rupevzne L Celebrating Our 13th Year! Volume 13, Issue 11 “ aiWm* tfieP&” November 2006 Greentown Police Kept Busy with Vehicle Thefts, a Break- in, a Hit and Rurand More by Shannon Driver An arrest has been made by the Greentown Police Department in a string of vehicle thefts that began in September. On September 16th, Wayne Powell reported that hi? truck had been stolen from his residence on West Main Street. Powell told officers that he believed the keys had been taken out of the ignition the day before. The truck was recovered two days later, abandoned near 800 East, but the keys were still missing. According to Greentown Marshall, Jeff Bennett, Powell’s truck was again stolen on September 29th and relocated at the same location, near 800 East. This time, thought a 13 year old juvenile was found in the vehicle. When the juvenile was searched, keys belonging to a vehicle belonging to Justin Moore of Holiday Lane were found in his pocket. Moore had reported the theft of the keys on September 23. The juvenile was charged with both thefts. Earlier in September, Barbara Burget of Ea& Walnut, reported her vehicle stolen after she’d left the keys in it. The vehicle was located 20- 30 minutes later near the grain elevator, abandoned, with the engine running. There have been no arrests in that theft. In other police department news, a. female juvenile was taken into custody inside Eastern High School during school hours on October 12th after a tip was recieved from ‘ . another student. The juvenile was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of a “ RX only” 1egend drug. A black Chevy Suburban was reported to have been involved in a hit and run on October 16th. The owner of the vehicle, Brenda Hensley, told police her vehicle had been parked in front of Winner’s Choice trophy shop on North Meridian Street on the evening of October 15th. Utilizing video surveillance put in place by the town to watch the fountain plaza, police were able to review tapes and view the hit and run. The vehicle, a 1997 Ford Taurus, was identified and found at the home of Matt McCall. No charges have been filed, however the incident is under review by the prosecutors office. One DUI was reported for the month of October. Jason Foster of Albany, Indiana was arrested on the evening of October 20th and charged with driving under the influence and possession of an “ RX only” legend drug. A male juvenile was arrested October 20th for intimidation. Police say the juvenile threatened to cause bodily harm to a school employee. Also on October 20th, owners of Hill’s Country Plant and Garden reported a break- in. An undisclosed amount of money was stolen from the business. Anyone with information should contact the Greentown Police Department. Thanksgiving Day November 23 Report from Town’Council by Marla Vechey October Sewage Rates Increase 54.7% On October 17, following a Public Hearing, the Town Council unanimously passed Ordinance 2006- 5 establishing an amended schedule of rates and charges to be collected by the town from property owners served by the sewage works department to take effect January 1,2007. Annexation Petition A voluntary annexation petition was presented at Council meeting on Oct. 3 for the property at 414 East Payton S t r e e t which encompasses 2.74 acres. The proposed plan for changes to the property are to include subdividing the plot and placing a second home on what is now farmland. A puSIic hearing on the annexation will be held November 7 at 7: OO p. m. Speed Limit in School Zone Marshall Bennett reminded the public that the school zone speed limit is 20 MPH year ‘ round. He said, “ The children of the town have one pqblic park and library located in the parameters of the school. Motorists need to think of the school zone as being occupied by the public seven days a week 365 days a year. Please take care of our children and their safety. Slow down when entering and traveling around the school zone where children are always at play.” Town Council Report continued on page 3 Veterans Day November 1 1 Family Dollar Store to Open in Greentown A Grand Opening is planned for the Family Dollar store in Greentown on November 30 at 9: OO a. m. The sign is already in place . on the expanded building which was the hardware store, and construction work is progressing. . A representative of the zompany said they will hire 25 to 30 people as a set- up crew, from which regular employees will be selected. Applications we now being taken. at the Family Dollar store on East Morgan Street near U. S. 31 North in Kokomo. Interviewing and hiring will be Friday, November 17 from 9 to 5 at the Sreentown store. They will itart setting up the store on hesday, November 2 1. The manager will be Sara Fetterhoff, who is manager zit the Morgan Street store. Cheerleaders Decorate for WE CARE Eastern H. S. cheerleaders Kirsten Bryan, Kourtney Cox, Kyla Alexander, Ashley Scott, Courtney Wisher, and Morgan Harden met on a Saturday morning to decorate a Christmas wreath for the WE CARE 14* annual Trim- a- Tree Festival auction. They named the wreath, “ COMET SPIRIT”. The wreath will be on display at the Kokomo Mall through Nov. 12h. The auction will start at 4: 45pm 3n November 12*. The girls invite all Comet fans to come and bid on the wreath to benefit the needy of the area. Photo by Rachel Jenkins
Object Description
Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 2006-11, 13:11 |
Subject | newspapers |
Subject, Local | Greentown, Howard County (Ind.) |
Item Type | newspaper |
Technical Metadata | Digital images captured by Imaging Office Systems 2008 |
Item ID | im-kokomo-news-greentown-2006-11 |
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 | 2006-11 |
Date Digital | 2008 |
Publisher | Greentown Area Residential Association, 1993- |
Description |
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Greentown Poliece Kept Busy with Vehicle Thefts, a Break-in, a Hit and Run and More; Report From Town Council; Fmaily Dollar Store to Open in Greentown; Cheerleaders Decorate for WE CARE |
Language | en |
Contributors | Kokomo-Howard County Public Library; Historical Society |
Source | Original newspaper: The Greentown Grapevine, November 2006, Volume 13, Issue 11 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
Transcript | [PDFs are fully searchable] |
Description
Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 2006-11, 13:11 - Page 1 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
Transcript | rupevzne L Celebrating Our 13th Year! Volume 13, Issue 11 “ aiWm* tfieP&” November 2006 Greentown Police Kept Busy with Vehicle Thefts, a Break- in, a Hit and Rurand More by Shannon Driver An arrest has been made by the Greentown Police Department in a string of vehicle thefts that began in September. On September 16th, Wayne Powell reported that hi? truck had been stolen from his residence on West Main Street. Powell told officers that he believed the keys had been taken out of the ignition the day before. The truck was recovered two days later, abandoned near 800 East, but the keys were still missing. According to Greentown Marshall, Jeff Bennett, Powell’s truck was again stolen on September 29th and relocated at the same location, near 800 East. This time, thought a 13 year old juvenile was found in the vehicle. When the juvenile was searched, keys belonging to a vehicle belonging to Justin Moore of Holiday Lane were found in his pocket. Moore had reported the theft of the keys on September 23. The juvenile was charged with both thefts. Earlier in September, Barbara Burget of Ea& Walnut, reported her vehicle stolen after she’d left the keys in it. The vehicle was located 20- 30 minutes later near the grain elevator, abandoned, with the engine running. There have been no arrests in that theft. In other police department news, a. female juvenile was taken into custody inside Eastern High School during school hours on October 12th after a tip was recieved from ‘ . another student. The juvenile was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of a “ RX only” 1egend drug. A black Chevy Suburban was reported to have been involved in a hit and run on October 16th. The owner of the vehicle, Brenda Hensley, told police her vehicle had been parked in front of Winner’s Choice trophy shop on North Meridian Street on the evening of October 15th. Utilizing video surveillance put in place by the town to watch the fountain plaza, police were able to review tapes and view the hit and run. The vehicle, a 1997 Ford Taurus, was identified and found at the home of Matt McCall. No charges have been filed, however the incident is under review by the prosecutors office. One DUI was reported for the month of October. Jason Foster of Albany, Indiana was arrested on the evening of October 20th and charged with driving under the influence and possession of an “ RX only” legend drug. A male juvenile was arrested October 20th for intimidation. Police say the juvenile threatened to cause bodily harm to a school employee. Also on October 20th, owners of Hill’s Country Plant and Garden reported a break- in. An undisclosed amount of money was stolen from the business. Anyone with information should contact the Greentown Police Department. Thanksgiving Day November 23 Report from Town’Council by Marla Vechey October Sewage Rates Increase 54.7% On October 17, following a Public Hearing, the Town Council unanimously passed Ordinance 2006- 5 establishing an amended schedule of rates and charges to be collected by the town from property owners served by the sewage works department to take effect January 1,2007. Annexation Petition A voluntary annexation petition was presented at Council meeting on Oct. 3 for the property at 414 East Payton S t r e e t which encompasses 2.74 acres. The proposed plan for changes to the property are to include subdividing the plot and placing a second home on what is now farmland. A puSIic hearing on the annexation will be held November 7 at 7: OO p. m. Speed Limit in School Zone Marshall Bennett reminded the public that the school zone speed limit is 20 MPH year ‘ round. He said, “ The children of the town have one pqblic park and library located in the parameters of the school. Motorists need to think of the school zone as being occupied by the public seven days a week 365 days a year. Please take care of our children and their safety. Slow down when entering and traveling around the school zone where children are always at play.” Town Council Report continued on page 3 Veterans Day November 1 1 Family Dollar Store to Open in Greentown A Grand Opening is planned for the Family Dollar store in Greentown on November 30 at 9: OO a. m. The sign is already in place . on the expanded building which was the hardware store, and construction work is progressing. . A representative of the zompany said they will hire 25 to 30 people as a set- up crew, from which regular employees will be selected. Applications we now being taken. at the Family Dollar store on East Morgan Street near U. S. 31 North in Kokomo. Interviewing and hiring will be Friday, November 17 from 9 to 5 at the Sreentown store. They will itart setting up the store on hesday, November 2 1. The manager will be Sara Fetterhoff, who is manager zit the Morgan Street store. Cheerleaders Decorate for WE CARE Eastern H. S. cheerleaders Kirsten Bryan, Kourtney Cox, Kyla Alexander, Ashley Scott, Courtney Wisher, and Morgan Harden met on a Saturday morning to decorate a Christmas wreath for the WE CARE 14* annual Trim- a- Tree Festival auction. They named the wreath, “ COMET SPIRIT”. The wreath will be on display at the Kokomo Mall through Nov. 12h. The auction will start at 4: 45pm 3n November 12*. The girls invite all Comet fans to come and bid on the wreath to benefit the needy of the area. Photo by Rachel Jenkins |