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First Step- Taken Toward " Main Articles of Incorporation for the " Greentown M a h Street Association, Inc." were recently filed ~ tthhe Se cretaryof State of Indiana. 501( c)( 3) ( nonprofit) status is being sought as the first step necessary in order to apply for a grant to develop a plan for public improvements to downtown Greentown. This step was taken at a meeting Thursday, December 21, at the City Building. Those present, at the invitation of Town Council President, Bob Armstrong, were: , Sharon Sheridan, Sally Mower, Brad Howell, Harold' Middlihn, Don Flook, Jim Brannon, and Todd Moser. Sheridan, Mower, and Middleton signed the a p p l i c a t i o n p a p e r as " Incorporators .'* In time, public improvements of sidewalks, lighting, and greenspaces may lead to design changes and improvements of privately owned buildings. As was explained at a meeting held at the Greentown Library October 10, the concept may also include promotions of the downtown area. Jim Brannon, President of the Kokomo/ Howard S tree t " Pro j ec t County Development Corp., said eventually the program may include the east and west ends' of town as well as the center of town. The group hopes to meet again in about 30 days to work on bylaws of the Association. The stated purposes for the Corporation are: ( 1) To encourage the economic development, redevelopment, and improvement of the downtown arek of the Town of Greentown, Indiana. ( 2) To stimulate the sale of goods and seWcm in the downtown area of the town of Greentown, Indiana, ( 3) to participate in the Indiana Main Street Program. ( 4) To receive money from any legal source. ( 5 ) To execute agreements and cooperate with any State or federal department or agency, political subdivision or any private person or corporation. ( 6) To expend money for any activity appropriate to the other purposes enumerated above. Grape State. vine Awar Rachel Jenkins, Grapevine rapher photog- The photograph of Comet fan Craig Trott, taken by Rachel Jenkins for the March 1995 issue of the Grapevine has captured an honorable mention in the Indiana Historical Society's annual photography contest. The 1995 theme was " Hoosier H y s t e r ia. " S u b m i t t e d photographs were to portray Indiana's fascination with the Photo Wins d sport of basketball. While c o v e r i n g t h e Homecoming game February 10, 1995, Rachel noted that Craig's enthusiastic responses to Comet plays were a " natural" for candid photography. She pre-focused on Trott and waited for an Eastern player to put the ball through the basket. Four pictures were taken, from which this winning expdsure was chosen. The photograph, along with other winning entries, will be on display at 315 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, on the first floor of the Indiana State~ Librarayn d Historical building from January 19, 1996, through March 15. c Santa Claus, who bears la striking resemblance to Greentown resident, J. D. Beatty, catches up on reading the Greentown Wapevinewhile waiting for visits from children. Santa was present % tth e Greento'wn Library's " Victorian Christmas", which was held % tth e library on December 9.' More pictures on page 11. Phot& by R. Jenkins Beginning Third Year This issue of the Greentown Grapevine is the first in the third year of publication. More than two years ago a few people pondered if it would be possible to make the expressedwishes of many become a reality, that of having a local newspapey again. It's success is the result of support by advertisers and the involvement of many citizens. The number of people who have a s s u m e d m o n t h l y responsibilities has grown, most recently with the addition of Sue Walker as writer of herb articles, Janice Morris as billing derk and Andy Marsh as sdvertising contact. Jolene Rule has changed duties from feature writer to ad designer. Of great value is the involvement of citizens as they bring news items to our % ttentionW. e are not clairvoyant ior can we be everywhere, so R e g r e a t l y appreciate montributions of this nature. Such involvement helps make . his " a paper for the people".
Object Description
Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 1996-01, 03:01 |
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-1996-01 |
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 | 1996-01 |
Date Digital | 2008 |
Publisher | Greentown Area Residential Association, 1993- |
Description |
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: First Step Taken Toward "Main Street" Project; Grapevine Photo WIns State Award; Beginning Third Year |
Language | en |
Contributors | Kokomo-Howard County Public Library; Greentown Historical Society |
Source | Original newspaper: The Greentown Grapevine, January 1996, Volume 03, Issue 01 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
Transcript | [PDFs are fully searchable] |
Description
Title | The Greentown Grapevine – 1996-01, 03:01 - Page 1 |
Relation | Howard County Newspapers |
Transcript | First Step- Taken Toward " Main Articles of Incorporation for the " Greentown M a h Street Association, Inc." were recently filed ~ tthhe Se cretaryof State of Indiana. 501( c)( 3) ( nonprofit) status is being sought as the first step necessary in order to apply for a grant to develop a plan for public improvements to downtown Greentown. This step was taken at a meeting Thursday, December 21, at the City Building. Those present, at the invitation of Town Council President, Bob Armstrong, were: , Sharon Sheridan, Sally Mower, Brad Howell, Harold' Middlihn, Don Flook, Jim Brannon, and Todd Moser. Sheridan, Mower, and Middleton signed the a p p l i c a t i o n p a p e r as " Incorporators .'* In time, public improvements of sidewalks, lighting, and greenspaces may lead to design changes and improvements of privately owned buildings. As was explained at a meeting held at the Greentown Library October 10, the concept may also include promotions of the downtown area. Jim Brannon, President of the Kokomo/ Howard S tree t " Pro j ec t County Development Corp., said eventually the program may include the east and west ends' of town as well as the center of town. The group hopes to meet again in about 30 days to work on bylaws of the Association. The stated purposes for the Corporation are: ( 1) To encourage the economic development, redevelopment, and improvement of the downtown arek of the Town of Greentown, Indiana. ( 2) To stimulate the sale of goods and seWcm in the downtown area of the town of Greentown, Indiana, ( 3) to participate in the Indiana Main Street Program. ( 4) To receive money from any legal source. ( 5 ) To execute agreements and cooperate with any State or federal department or agency, political subdivision or any private person or corporation. ( 6) To expend money for any activity appropriate to the other purposes enumerated above. Grape State. vine Awar Rachel Jenkins, Grapevine rapher photog- The photograph of Comet fan Craig Trott, taken by Rachel Jenkins for the March 1995 issue of the Grapevine has captured an honorable mention in the Indiana Historical Society's annual photography contest. The 1995 theme was " Hoosier H y s t e r ia. " S u b m i t t e d photographs were to portray Indiana's fascination with the Photo Wins d sport of basketball. While c o v e r i n g t h e Homecoming game February 10, 1995, Rachel noted that Craig's enthusiastic responses to Comet plays were a " natural" for candid photography. She pre-focused on Trott and waited for an Eastern player to put the ball through the basket. Four pictures were taken, from which this winning expdsure was chosen. The photograph, along with other winning entries, will be on display at 315 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, on the first floor of the Indiana State~ Librarayn d Historical building from January 19, 1996, through March 15. c Santa Claus, who bears la striking resemblance to Greentown resident, J. D. Beatty, catches up on reading the Greentown Wapevinewhile waiting for visits from children. Santa was present % tth e Greento'wn Library's " Victorian Christmas", which was held % tth e library on December 9.' More pictures on page 11. Phot& by R. Jenkins Beginning Third Year This issue of the Greentown Grapevine is the first in the third year of publication. More than two years ago a few people pondered if it would be possible to make the expressedwishes of many become a reality, that of having a local newspapey again. It's success is the result of support by advertisers and the involvement of many citizens. The number of people who have a s s u m e d m o n t h l y responsibilities has grown, most recently with the addition of Sue Walker as writer of herb articles, Janice Morris as billing derk and Andy Marsh as sdvertising contact. Jolene Rule has changed duties from feature writer to ad designer. Of great value is the involvement of citizens as they bring news items to our % ttentionW. e are not clairvoyant ior can we be everywhere, so R e g r e a t l y appreciate montributions of this nature. Such involvement helps make . his " a paper for the people". |