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As most of us are aware, sometime within the next two Greentown's A ttack Trash south water or three years the water tower tower was vandalized around must be draped, sandblasted, September of last year. and repainted just as was Someone, or perhaps more performed to the north water than one, climbed the tower tower in 2006. Kevin Moss of and spray painted graffiti for the Greentown Water all to see. Professional Company has begun the inspection of the tower has process to obtain quotes for revealed more problems than the hefty project. just the graffiti and now town Greentown may very well be officials must determine the represented by this obscene best course of action. eyesore for the next two or Once the graffiti was found, three years. The Greentown Greentown officials contracted Town Council members are Norman Noe, an Indianapolis hesitant to spend tax dollars to based water tower inspector, to have the graffiti covered since provide a report on the even more money will be damage. The results were spent for the major repair much worse than anticipated. project. It seems that in addition to the Town Council President obscene paint recently added Higginbottom says the town is Photo by Rachel Jenkins by the vandal(s), the original offering a $500 reward for Empying a recycle container in to a bin are sixth graders, (left to right) Marissa Middleton, paint job is causing problems information leading to the Collin Boiler, Levi Bramel, and Lawanya Rathninde ______of its own. Due to inadequate arrest and conviction of the coverage and other paint person(s) responsible for the Eastern Howard School containers are recycled.. The like ball games apt ractices. related issues, the tower itself tower vandalism. Anyone Corporation cooperates with the kids see the corporation making During the Jgeb. 1-5, is beginning to deteriorate with this information is asked Howard County Recycling an environmentally responsible students sted to inside and out. to contact the Greentown District in their recycling decision to recycle. That is bring iff *' si/-1 v snacks, To remedy the corrosion, Police Department. efforts. The HCRD does a pick important. This reduces-the lunches, ;and 'reusable up at the schools once a week. amount of trash going into the containers.* >"? rds were Any recyclable product (glass, containers to the dump," continued on the type of trash plastic, tin, aluminum, paper, Eastern Howard School that appears in their trash cans. Buddy Bag" Program etc.) is collected. The HCRD Corporation is one of the Green Thumb Challenge supplies the school with rolling county leaders in recycling Launching during National Now at Eastern bins which are scattered through HCRD. The Green Week 2010, Mike Kantz, througn^. _ .(ding and are corporation office and both Assistant Principal, will begin Greentown resident, Cheyrl delivered to Eastern Elementary picked up once a week. On buildings recycled working with 4lh graders and Buckley, learned about a school on Fridays. School Eastern Elementary's pick up approximately 53,556 pounds forming the Gradening program to send meals home volunteers then distribute the day (Thursday), some students of material in 2009. Explorers. He will connect the with some children to provide bags. The food is supplied from Mr. Maggart's sixth grade Eastern Elementary is joys of gardening with food for the weekend. It was from Food Finders in Lafayette class wheel all of the bins to the participating in National Green improved habits in health and started by Kokomo Urban through Kokomo Urban loading dock first thing in the Week, a green educational nutrition. Green Education Outreach to provide weekend Outreach. Bags contain items morning. The HCRD comes to opportunity, during the week of Foundation links gardening meals at Elwood Haynes School such as oatmeal, macaroni and the school and exchanges the Feb. 1-5. The week prior and composting to curriculum in Kokomo. Cheyrl received cheese, tuna, various soups and bins with empty ones and the to National Green Week across grades and disciplines, approval from the Eastern stews and a Granola bar or fruit students return them to their (January 25-29) , staff and and provides School Board to institute the snack. straightforward locations at the end of the day. students were asked to be aware resources to grow gardens of program at Eastern. The program is operated Elementary Principal, Randy of what is being thrown away any size, in flower pots or on Children who qualify for free through donations. It costs Maurer, is a strong supporter of that could be recycled, vegetable plots. Some of the and/or assisted lunches are $110.00 per child for 10 the program. He says, "The particularly in lunches and plants, once matured enough, eligible to receive a bag on months. The Eastern program really great thing about this snacks. They will be looking will be put into an outdoor Friday which provides them is umbrellaed into KUO, which program is that everyone is for items that could be recycled, garden on school property. with 7 kid-friendly meals is an existing non-profit involved, K-12 students, used again or brought in Principal Maurer says, "We through the weekend. Bags are organization. Checks should be teachers, paraprofessionals, reusable containers. Records encourage the community of presently being provided for 45 made payable to Kokomo custodians, the corporation were made of items being Greentown and all of Howard children. Greentown First UM Urban Outreach with Eastern or office, and the kitchens. And, thrown in the trash which might County to participate with us on Church is providing room in the Greentown put in the memo boy do our kitchens help out! have been recycled. Students this environmental effort. former Pastry Diva building for field. If interested in donating, All tin cans get rinsed out and were told that the practice of Thanks for helping the Comets volunteers to bag the food and Cheyrl can be contacted at 765- recycled, boxes are broken recycling and using reusable to continue to be place in plastic totes which are 628-3734 GREEN and or 765-860-5627. down and recycled, and plastic water bottles extends to events' gotdr " ' Page 2 February 2010 The Gregnto wine The Meetings & Events GREENTOWN GRAPEVINE PO Box 94 Week of Feb. 1-6 Week of Feb. 14-20 Eastern Athletics Boosters Greentown, IN 46936 Greentown Town Council Hacienda Gives Back on display. Free and handicap Third Monday of each month, Published the first Tuesday of Tuesday, Feb. 2 in City Hall 7:30 p.m. in the Library each month by the efforts of Fundraiser accessible. Public is individuals and the Greentown 7:00 Town Council Caucus Tuesday, Feb. 16, 20% of all Dr. Dunk to be at Community Room. Area Residential Association. 7:30 Town Council Business sales (including gift cards) will Lions Club Meeting invited. Distributed free at Greentown Meeting be given to the Comet Cash Monday, Mar. 8, 7:30 p.m. at EHS Band Boosters area businesses. Greentown Softball store, an incentive store for the Eastern High Cafeteria. Second Wednesday of each Subscriptions available League Sign-Ups middle school and high school. Darnell Hillman "Dr. Dunk" month, except for June, July 12 issues for $20. Saturday, Feb 6, 9 to noon You must have a ticket to Indiana Pacers and 2 guest and December. Meetings are Staff in the band room at 7 p.m. Rachel Jenkins - in the Library Community present with your bill for the Pacemates will talk about the Hunter-Gatherer Room. Ages 6 to 8th grade sales to be counted. Tickets many activities the Pacers do Just for K.I.C.K.S. Ganiece Schaaf- $40 per player.______are available at Eastern High within the community. The (Kids into Collecting Kool Advertising Mgr. Week of Feb. 7-13 School or by contacting dinner is $10 for non-Lion Stamps) Ages 5-18. Third loyce Higginbottom - Michelle Larson @ 628-3333 members. Tickets are Friday of each month 7 - 9 Flash Backs Coffee & Conversation ext. 342 available from Lions members p.m. at Greentown Public f onya Peters - Subscriptions with the Superintendent Third House Session or at the door. Library. Contact Gina Taylor The March 2010 Greentown Tuesday, Feb. 9, 5:00 p.m. at Sat. Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m. at PTO Chicken Noodle for information, 628-0615. Grapevine will be published Corporation Adm. Office, 221 March 2, 2010. IUK. Meet your Indiana State Parks & Trails Committee W. Main Street, Greentown. Dinner & Basket Auction Advertising copy should be Legislators.______Monday, March 8th. Dinner is Third Tuesday of each month 15. Welcome community input on submitted by February 5:00 p.m. in City Hall. Public Contact Ganiece Schaaf, concerns and long-term Week of Feb. 21-27 from 4-6 p.m. with the auction invited. 765-628-2035 or planning for EHSC. Lions Club beginning at 6 p.m. Each [email protected] Blue Star Mothers Eastern Howard Fish & Tenderloin Dinner classroom chose a theme and for business advertising will put together a basket with Third Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at information. Monday, Feb. 22, 5-8 p.m. at School Board V.F.W., 920 N. Washington News items and classified EHS Cafeteria. Proceeds to donated items. The cost of the Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. St., Kokomo. An organization ads should be submitted by help fund scholarships for dinner will be $3.50/person February 22 to Rachel Jenkins, Call 765-628-3391 for more and children 3 and under are of military mothers who have 765-628-3564 or information. EHS graduating seniors. free with their parents. There had or currently have sons or e-mail [email protected]. Valentine Spaghetti Prices at the door: Adults, $9, When submitting material for will also be a raffle for various daughters serving in the Dinner Children 5-12, $5.00, Children publication, please include 4 and under, free. Discounts items donated by local military. name and phone number. Thursday, Feb. 11,4:30-7:00, businesses. Country Card Club at Hillsdale UM Church. for advance sale from club the Steve Sherwood Musical Every Thursday, 2:30 p.m. at Advertise in Freewill offering for Domestic members. Greentown Grapevine Concert Century Villa Health Care. Violence Shelter. Howard County Council to reach Greentown Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7:00 p.m. at Friday & Saturday, March 19 Cards and Hors d'oeuvres area customers Howard County Adm. Center, & 20 at Kokomo Zion UM provided. Please R.S.V.P. by Call 628-2035 or email Room 338, 238 N. Main St., Church, 505IE - 400N. Free 5 p.m. Wednesday of each gtowngrapevine@ Kokomo. Meetings are open will offering - limited seating. week. ___yahoo.com____ to the public. All proceeds to go to Youth Coffee at the Library Howard County Soil and Missions Projects. See ad in Each Saturday, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Water Conservation March Grapevine for more at the Greentown Library information. District Annual Meeting Free Clothing Giveaway Kokomo Zion United Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Ivy Tech _____April____ State College Alumni Hall. Methodist Church "Garments CUSTOM MASONRY & GENERAL CONTRACTING This year credits for the "Hard Times" of Praise" ministry. The church is located at 5051 E. Brick jf Stone jf Block Private Applicator Bean Supper Recertification Program Thursday, Apr. 22, 4:30 - 7:00 400 N. Fireplaces y'Chimneys VFoundations (PARP) will be offered. p.m. at Lions Community For additional information, Registration for the PARP Building at the Fairgrounds. call the church office, New Homes jf Remodels>^ Mailboxes program will begin at 8:30 50 cents (donations accepted). 628-3605. Sponsored by Greentown Yoga for Beginners Walks jf Patios V Small Concrete jobs a.m. with the program from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. To pre- Historical Society._____' Every Wednesday 10:00 a.m. VMasonry Repairs & Restorations register for the PARP ___Ongoing___ at Century Villa Community Room. Free. DWIGHT L SCHAAF 765.438.1186 DWAYNE E. SCHAAF program, call 765-456-2313. Networking Social Hour Mother's Morning Out ______38 years Experience Insured References The meeting will follow. First Monday of each month. Lunch is free but reservations 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Greentown Fridays 9:00 a.m. to noon. are requested by Feb. 16. Call City Building. For more Runs on Eastern school 765-457-2114. Ext.3._____ information, call Lisa Stout, schedule. At Sycamore HochstecUer ____March____ 765-610-8461. Friends Church, 1148N 100E. Energy Systems Eastern Howard County Greentown Main Street A chance for mothers to leave 6205E.OONS. Art Exhibition Association their children in a nurturing, Greentown, IN 46936 March 6 - June 27, 1 - 4 p.m. First Monday of each month, Christian atmosphere while Saturday, Sunday and 7:00 p.m. at Greentown City they run errands, etc. Ages 6 Mondays, at Greentown Building. For more months - 6 years. $5.00 for 1 child. $2.50 each additional 628-3331 Historical Society, 103 E. information, call 765-610- child. May start on any Friday Main Street. Exhibition 8461. as long as space is available. Heating includes talent from artists of Howard County Board of Call Gloria Reed, 922-7505 to the past and present in Commissioners ^Insulation register. Greentown and surrounding 1 st Mondays at 4:00 p.m. and <+Cooling communities. Included are 3rd Mondays at 8:30 a.m. in painting, drawing, graphic Room 338 of Howard County To submit news to the Replacement Windows design, photography, Adm. Center, 238 N. Main St., Greentown Grapevine, email [email protected] Geothermal Specialists sculpture, ceramics and mixed Kokomo. All meetings are media. Over 60 pieces will be open to the public. or call 765-628-3564. The Greentown Grapevine February 2010 Page 3 CLASSIFIED Letter to POLICE REPORT Jan. 02, 2010 Greentown Police ADS fke/tdttor received a complaint of Child Neglect. Chanda Malott FOR SALE COME HEAR DR. DUNK Independent Representative Sun Star Tanning Bed, 32 Is MARCH 8, 2010 on your Jan. 06, 2010 Greentown Police [email protected] bulbs, 3 face tanners, booster calendar? It should be! We all mysilpada.com/chanda.malon . transformer, T-Max timer, have a date with DR. DUNK! arrested James E. Sigler, age 28, Greentown Cell 765-860-5449 brand new springs, and many Darnell Hillman, ABA and at Huck's Convenience Store, 515 W. Main St. Home 574-626-3115 S IL PADA extras. You must move. NBA star and former Pacer is for Operating Asking $650.00. While Intoxicated, Possession now the Director of Camps, of Call 628-2953 Marijuana, Resisting Law Clinics and Alumni. He will be Enforcement, and Possession of speaking FOR SALE at the Greentown Paraphernalia. Nice house w/ huge garage Lions Club at Eastern High FOR SALE - OR POSSIBLE School Cafetorium at 7:30pm. EASTERN RENT - Great location, 131 S. Jan. 07,2010 Alice Wells, His topics will include the Greentown Apartments reported Washington - Corner Pacer community outreach REALTY Washington & Walnut - harassing telephone calls. activities and many stories of Also boxes old religious SHAWN HOCHSTEDLER books, old Greentown his past. In addition, there will Jan. 13,2010 A 17 year old male BROKER/OWNER yearbooks, Jackson Mirror, be 2 Pacemates also speaking reported being struck by a white 4 WWW.EASTERN-REALTY.COM about their trip to China last Ervin H.S., Treasure Chest & door Pontiac on Covalt St. south of OFFICE (765) 628-3243 others - Books are in Kokomo summer and what community US35. Vehicle left the scene. 265 NORTH 700 EAST CELL (765)419-7200 warehouse. activities they are involved in GREENTOWN, IN 46936 MLS FAX (765) 628-2007 434-5539 or with the Pacer organization. Jan. 14, 2010 [email protected] Greentown Police NO, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO investigated a two vehicle property BLDG FOR RENT BE A LION TO ATTEND! damage crash in the parking lot of 107 N. Meridian St. You can pay in advance by First Farmers Bank, 603 W. Main. Greentown. 765-261-2721 contacting Lion President, Joshua A. Tayior TAKING ORDERS Larry Fisher at 628-7324 or any Jan. 19, 2010 Mary Harney, 500 Proprietor Lions member or at the door. W. Payton St. reported a Check 2401 Versailles Dr. for Sechler's Pickles Non-members will pay $10 for Many Varieties Fraud. Kokomo, IN 46902 a wonderful dinner and the Sales (765) 3984835 (cell) Town & Country Club, Repair Swayzee chance to hear and meet this Lawrence Brown, age 18, Greentown Troubleshooting (Tpj S64-0146 (home) legendary figure and ladies. was arrested in the 500 Networking Call Gloria Reed 922-7505 for Blk. of W. Laptop DC JACK Repairs www.tayloredpcs.com information and to order. LET'S PACK THE Payton St. for Illegal Consumption > Laptop Repairs [email protected] CAFETORIUM and show our of Alcohol, and Public Intoxication. LICENSED TEACHER "Pacer Pride" on March 8th! To submit looking to tutor elementary Let's put Greentown on the map Jan; 20, 2010 Larry Houston-age news to the Greentcwn studerrt'in any subject 38, Greentown, was arrested on a Grapevine, email rienkins@/quest.net including ISTEP prep. with over 200 people Civil Attachment. At my in-town home. attending...... It will be a great or call 765 628-3564. 628-0292 night of food and fun and memories. Hope to see you all Kimberly Houston, age 36, GOATS FOR SALE there! Greentown was arrested on a Civil YOU CAN COUNT ON US! 765-628-3564 Mary Lindgren, Attachment. To Serve Those In Need REAL ESTATE ______Greentown Lion The Greentown Community Food Pantry Is Open Jan. 21,2010 Greentown Police The Jerome Christian Church at 9535 E. 100 S. Don Winger 628-3217. Letters to the Editor may be edited investigated a single vehicle crash on Will have an office open to give food assistance for clarity or brevity. The CR1100EatCR280S. LOOKING FOR Grapevine reserves the right not to on the 1st & 2nd Tuesday afternoon of the paintings and/or hand painted publish any letter. All letters must month from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. china by Vera Mast or Celeste be signed and contain contact Needy families or individuals in the information. Greentown Police investigated a three Moss, also any dishes from the Names may be EASTERN SCHOOL DISTRICT withheld if requested.______vehicle crash on the lot of the Highway Cafe which was Greentown Fire Department. may apply for help during this time. owned by Bill and Dorothy Condon. Fire Company Greentown Police investigated a three Schrock's Call Brenda Total Runs for Painting at 628-3824. 2009 vehicle crash on the lot of Brad Protecting Your Structures The Greentown Volunteer Fire Howell Ford. Steve Schrock Four Generations Company reported a total of 165 Residential • Commercial • Agriculture fire runs in 2009. They included: Jan. 22, 2010 EvaTerrell, Greencreek Estates reported a Theft. • Exteriors Structure Fires - 13 , Wood-Metal-Masonry-Aluminum Field/Woodland Fires - 23 Jan. 23, 2010 Greentown Police Pressure Washing Trash Fires - 8 investigated a Domestic Dispute. Office (765)457-6927 Vehicle Fires - 5 Cell (765)776-1072 1902 E. Sycamore.Kokomo.IN Fire Alarms - 4 Jan. 28, 2010 Greentown Police [email protected] Smoke/Odor - 2 investigated a complaint of Signal 9- 18 Intimidation and Harassment. Electrical Fires - 1 Information filed with the Howard MVA - Extrication - 12 County Prosecutor for formal charges. MVA - No extrication - 17 Now operating as the Co-op Antique Mall of Assist EMS - 29 Greentown. Still locally owned. Come see our new Service Calls - 12 old look. Quality Antiques and Collectibles, Smoke/CO Detectors - 9 CLASSIFIEDS Photo provided Greentown Glass, toys, jewelry, pattern glass," Clockwise from lower left: Controlled Burn - 1 something for everyone. Mutual Aid - DNLY $5.DD Delia Springer; Great grandson, 11 "Let the Turner's, Horner's and Troyer 's assist you in all ofyour antique needs and wants. " Trae Wright; Granddaughter, CALL S2B-35S4 The Emergency Management Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 - 4:30 Lisa Hill; Daughter, Carol Cain. Service made 443 runs in 2009. Sat 9:30 - 5:00 Locally Owned & Operated Page 4 February 2010 The Greentown Grapevine Advertise in the Greentown Grapevine YOU can be a Two File for At-large Call 628-2035 or email Science Fair [email protected] School Board Seat Judge! As of Jan. 29, two people had The Eastern Elementary filed to run for the At-large seat on Burkholder Science Fair is scheduled for Eastern Howard School Board. February 18th. The fair is They are Jordan Buckley and Lisa Construction required for 5th graders, and Manfred. The incumbent, Randy Quality Craftsmanship strongly encouraged for 6th Blankenship, has decided not to run. New Homes/ room additions/ remodeling graders. The size of the dedicated group of volunteer 7409 E 200 N 628-3807 judges has shrunk Kokomo, IN. cell 860-3450 considerably this year due to Kenny Burkholder,Owner downsizing at Delphi. There is a desperate need of some new help. Please consider volunteering for a fun day Lisa Manfred DEER REALTY . encouraging Eastern students Lisa Manfred has been married to in their pursuit of science. her husband, Francis, for 22 years. Stan Middlesworth You may think, "but I'm not a They have 4 children. The oldest Broker scientist or engineer"... that graduated from Eastern in 2009 and doesn't matter. Training will is attending Purdue. They also have be provided. If you like to one child in the high school, one in work with kids, you'll be great the middle school, and one in the at this project. If you, or Buckley Phone: 765.434.1801 elementary school. Lisa has a email: stanmworthfSjaol.com someone you know, can Jordan Buckley has been a bachelors degree from Purdue donate part or all of a school resident of Greentown for the day, please call Marie Harvath majority of his life and is an Eastern University and currently works part at 628-7615 or Mr. Maggart at Alumnus. He has been married to time for Blondie's Cookies school at 628-7866. his wife, Layna, for nearly 5 years. Corporate office. They have a 19 month old son, She has been involved in various Imagine being in a business with a 50 year heritage. Todd Everling Mason. He states that he roles of leadership in church, the Take a few minutes to explore the possibilities of a specifically bought a house in most recent being the co-leader of business that puts you at the center of 6 growing Running for Eastern's School district so his son the financial committee. She has industries. Redefine the way you support your family. could attend the "same great school served on the School Improvement http://MindyB.myshaklee.com 765-628-3103 Sheriff that I did and grow up in the same Committee for the Elementary and Sharing Healthy Alternatives to Greentown resident, Todd great environment that Greentown the Improvement Committee for the Products you Use Everyday Everling, has announced that he Creating Healthier Li provides." Corporation, Destination Feel better in 30 days- guaranteed! Independent Distributor is running for the office of| Jordan is employed by the Imagination Coordinator for both Howard County Sheriff. He Howard County Sheriff's schools, textbook review presently is a Howard County Department as a Deputy Sheriff. In committees, judging the Elementary Sheriffs Deputy. He has been addition to his regular patrol duties, Science Fairs, volunteering for on the Greentown Town he is a certified DARE instructor various PTO activities, Council for 6 years. He states and teaches at both Eastern and Extra-Curricular/Co-Curricular that this has given him Roger A. Hart Western. review committee, and Choral (765) 419-7175 experience in dealing with a He states, "I have decided to run Boosters Treasurer. She also leads Consultant / Technician [email protected] public budget and employee for the Eastern School Board for parenting classes, sings in the Computer Repair * On Site Service issues. several reasons. First, as more and Greentown Community Choir and No Hassle Upgrades « Computers Built to Order He is a graduate of the more experienced teachers retire leads financial classes for youth and Next Day Service Free Consultations Indiana Law Enforcement they are inevitably being replaced adults. www.MobileTechExpress.com Academy and worked his way by younger teachers of my She says, "I am excited about this up from a corrections officer, generation. I feel that I can better opportunity to run for the School dispatcher, patrolman, corporal, represent and relate to those Board. I look forward to serving and presently is midnight patrol teachers as well as the experienced Eastern Schools and the Greentown PLUMBING Sergeant. teachers whom most likely taught community. I'm proud of Eastern REFRIGERATION He has been married to me. and I know everyone works very Debbie for 16 years and has Secondly, in light of the recent hard to make Eastern the great two daughters. news that Governor Daniels has school system that it is. I want to He lists his goals as working called for a $300 million reduction maintain the strong values that have closely with the judicial system in education costs, I feel that I can brought us to where we are today. I on jail overcrowding, saving bring new ideas from a different know we are facing some tough taxpayer dollars by utilizing his 765.628.COOL 765.432.560S angle that the board has not seen. I economic times and there may be understanding of budgets to am in no way trying to discredit or some difficult decisions ahead. I effectively cut costs and by downplay the importance of would strongly prefer to not raises doing more with less, experienced and older members. taxes, but continue the tradition of streamlining the current Lastly, I plan to enter this making wise financial decisions that Don's Barber Shop manpower to better utilize endeavor with a free and open mind will be beneficial to everyone at 950 E. 782 N. Greentown employees, increasing the size with no hidden agenda. I plan to Eastern and the Greentown area." and utilization of the reserve listen to all and learn from the School board elections are held CLOSED depjuty program, creating a experienced and educational during the Primary on May 4. The warrant apprehension team professionals. I promise to research deadline for filing is noon Feb. 19. FOR THE WINTER using current staff, and and learn as much as I can before In addition to this seat, the one Thanks to all my loyal effectively utilizing neighbor­ making any decisions as these representing the town of Greentown 'customers, see you in the Spring! hood watch programs to assist decisions will inevitably impact the is also to be on the ballot. Larry law enforcement in better future of our kids, school and our Hinesley is the incumbent and has identifying problem areas. community." reported that he plans to run again. The Greentown Grapevine February 2010 Page 5 Birth Announcements Happy 16th Birthday ^^i(^** R. E yv 1. E s T A. Jr K www.HomesOtCholce.net ofthe Karen Fauber 628-7717 KareneHomesOfCholoe.net L is ting 1st Time and Repeat Home Buyers, the April 30th deadline is approaching for the Federal home-buyer incentive. Call today! Don't miss out on up to $8000! Middlesworth Cardenas Call Karen Fauber 765.628.7717 Phinehas (Finn) Scott Jacksen David Cardenas was MacKenzie, Middlesworth was born born on January 4, 2010 at Colby December 17, 2009, at 1:30 2:37pm. at St. Joseph Hospital, & Clay a.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 11 Kokomo. He weighed 6 pounds Feb. 21st NO ounces and was 21 inches long 1 ounce and was 20 inches long IN S U RA Parents are Kevin and Karen with dark hair and blue eyes. Engaged (Torppey) Middlesworth, Parents are David and Andrea "We,U> Coute, R^mut^ Oviedo, Florida. Cardenas, Greentown, Indiana. Grandparents are Stan and Janet Paternal grandmother is Angela Middlesworth, Greentown, Ind. Cardenas, Greentown. Maternal and Scott and Sherry Torppey, grandfathers are Patrick Wheaton, 111. Great- Patterson, Richmond, Indiana, grandmothers are Wilda and David Heitzman of Kirkpatrick and Susie Hartford City, Indiana. Paternal Middlesworth, both of Greet-grandmother is Marjorie Greentown, Indiana.______Amatuzzo, Winnetka, Calif Condon Maternal Great-grandmother is Denny and Brenda Condon, Betty Heitzman, Richmond, Greentown, Ind. Maternal Great-grandfather announce the birth Larry Hinesley, Cathy Stewart and Jay Freeman of a granddaughter, Mackenna is Manson Logan Patterson, Elaine Condon, born January Brownsville, Ind. Your Hometown Agents For All 14, 2010, at St. Vincents Jacksen was also welcomed by his cousins, the Tuzzo's and Zook - Fogg Your Insurance Needs! Carmel Hospital. Christina other family and friends._____ Joy Zook and Kyle Parents are Jason and David Fogg have plans to wed 765-628-7572 Christine Condon and big In the Military August 14, 201 Oat2:30 p.m. at www.norrisinsurance.com _ brother Cameron, Westfield. St. Maria Goretti Catholic Navy Seaman Apprentice Church in Westfield by Father News from Brittnea M. Noe, daughter of 109 N Meridian St. (iAuto-Owners Insurance} Brian Doerr. Life Home Car Business Universities and Dyan M. and Jeffrey B. Noe of Greentown, IN 46936 Christina is the daughter of Greentown, Ind., recently ____Colleges____ Bill and Debbie Zook, completed U.S. Navy basic Jacqueline Dobbert, a senior Greentown. She graduated training and was meritoriously biology major, made the fall from Eastern High School in promoted to her current rank at 2009 Dean's List at Manchester 2003, and from 520 W. Main Recruit Training Command, Indiana College. Dobbert is a graduate Wesleyan University GreciHown, IN 46936 Great Lakes, 111. in 2006 .ADD of Eastern High School. with Bachelors of Science Noe is a 2009 graduate of in Psychology and Addictions Oak Hill High School of 765-628-3770 Ivy Tech Fall Dean's List Counseling. She graduated in Those with Converse, Ind. 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A lack, on radio, years is that of talking with former people should shoulder 'work Wesleyan University), and his ago, of this style of sacred students, where ever he may related' responsibilities at a M.A. in history at Ball State. music prompted him to begin meet them. Visiting with younger age. He stated that He taught in four different the program. These songs friends is one way of "chores" used to be the norm schools for a total of 38 years, provide words of comfort, of spreading the sunshine of love when the school day was over, with 31 of those years spent at joy, of hope and and encouragement into their and these chores were very Eastern High School, teaching encouragement. When asked lives and they, in turn, seldom rewarded with pay in mainly government and about his staff, his answer was encourage him. Whatever the money. The pay was food, economics. He retired from "there are only two, the Lord season, he enjoys the out-of- shelter and clothing and family full time teaching in 1991, and and me". Locally, SOUNDS doors, probably more in the togetherness. last taught summer school in OF JOY can be heard on 92.5 spring, summer and fall than Dave has some advice for all Dave Freelan 1995. fm (WZWZ) on Sunday winter, but it is all part of of us is to be open to the Around 42 years ago when mornings from 7 to 8:30. God's creation. The changing leadership of the Lord, when Dave Freelan of Greentown's Dave was 35, he and a friend, Requests are played if the song colors of fall are a tough act to he opens the door, we should countryside is a great example Mike Burton, started, with the fits the sacred music format. follow. be ready to go through the of "Aging Well". Dave was Lord's help, a radio ministry He is in the telephone book, Dave is concerned with the doorway. With October being born in Greensfork, Wayne now called "SOUNDS OF letters are fine, and e-mails are direction our nation seems to his birth month and this time County, Indiana in 1932. He JOY". These programs, on accepted. The programs are be is going. He says that around, he will be 77, he is married Marilyn K. Kesot in some 430 outlets, can be heard prepared some 4-6 weeks in somehow we have lost an aging well. He feels that each 1954. They recently in stations located in 45 of the advance. However, the local appreciation for the sacrifices of us has a calling, and he has celebrated their 55 lh 50 states, some 15 foreign program is put together not made by those who have given met Jiis through a life devoted anniversary. They have three countries and on shortwave. more than a week prior to its their all to keep our country to working with young people daughters, Lori Blackburn of This program features sacred airing. free. The freedoms, in his in the classroom, and in his Greensburg, Kansas; Julie music through gospel songs Dave enjoys life's simple opinion, are being diminished retirement, his calling Crowe, who lives in and old hymns. The collection pleasures, and though he stays little by little, as a nation we continues through SOUNDS Indianapolis; and Rebekah of old records down through quite busy, he always finds are being lulled to sleep. OF JOY. Freelan who lives in the house the years furnishes much of time to enjoy each new day. Maybe we have become too where her mother was born in the music used on the The greatest happiness comes busy and self-centered to care.

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Sycamore Primary & Specialty Care The Greentown Grapevine February 2010 Page 9 ' OBITUARIES In Elsie Troyer Wayne Sommers of Goshen, IN Thomas Elsworth addition to his wife, Jacqueline Ann and Don Lukeman of Goshen, Howell, he is Howell survived by a IN. She was preceded in death son, Kevin YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS (Michelle) Howell; by her parents, her husband daughters, Catherine (John) Merlau, MAY BENEFIT FROM Paul, a brother Dr. A. L. Keim Danita (Dave) Rodibaugh and sisters Leona Miller, Katie and NEW 2010 TAX Janet (Joe) Mathis; Kuffman, Susie Sommers and brothers, LAW CHANGES, Ellen Lukeman. Richard (Josephine) Howell A service celebrating the life and George (Carolyn) Howell; If you're looking for tax-free opportunities for retirement, of Elsie Troyer was held sister-in-law Delores Howell; now is a great time to talk Saturday, grandchildren, Eric Merlau, January 16, 2010 at because tax law changes Crystal Merlau, Amber (Brion) the Howard-Mennonite Church, have created new reasons to 3796 E 1400 S, Kokomo, IN St. Amour, Raven (Scott) consider converting to a with Pastors Lillian & Jacob Edson, Danita Merlau, Jeffrey Roth IRA. And, converting is Elias officiating. Burial was at (Amber) Rodibaugh, Kimberly now available to everyone. Mast Cemetery, Howard (A.J.) Jones, Bryan (Melissa) County, IN. Rodibaugh, Katharine Call today to schedule a time Memorial donations may be Rodibaugh, Jacquelynn to discuss the opportunities. Oct. 7, 1917 -Jan. 9,2010 made to the Parkview (Kristopher) Von Hohn, Joseph Edward Jones, its employees and financial Dec. 2, 1925-Jan. 27, 2010 Mathis, Angelique (James) advisors are not estate planners and cannot Elsie Troyer, 92, of Mennonite Church. The family provide tax or legal advice. Please consult Greentown, IN, passed away at would like to extend a special Forman, Thomas C. Howell and your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding Thomas Elsworth Howell, 84, your situation. 6:27 AM, Saturday, January 9, thank you to Elsie's caregivers Breanna Howell; and seven Greentown, died at 2 p.m. 2010 at Century Villa Health at the Century Villa Health great-grandchildren. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at He was David J Thomas Care, Greentown, IN. She was Care.______preceded in death by Century Villa Healthcare, his parents; Financial Advisor bora in Miami County, IN on brother, Billy Greentown. Born Dec. 2, 1925, Howell; and twin 186 E. Southway Blvd October 7,1917 the daughter of Kokomo, IN 46902 Donna J. Whitson in Greentown, he was the son of Abraham J. & Susan Troyer grandchildren, Nathan and 765-453-2479 Clifton and Lydia Elba (Cranor) Nicholas Howell. Keim. Elsie married Paul K. Jan. 5, 1935-Jan. 2, 2010 Howell. On Aug. 27, 1950, he A private Troyer on February 3, 1940 in family service was married Jacqueline Ann Saturday, Jan. Miami County and he preceded 30, at Hasler & Donna J. Whitson, 74, (French) Howell, and she Stout her in death on November 30, Funeral Home, Greentown, died at 5:50 a.m. survives. Greentown, with Pastor Tim Edwardjones 2000. MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Howell was a lifelong farmer. Russell She was a member of the officiating. A public Howard Regional Health He graduated from Greentown Parkview Mennonite Church, graveside service and burial System, Kokomo. She was born High School. He served during the Kokomo Art Association with military rites by the Jan. 5, 1935, in Shelbyville, to World War II in the Army Air American Legion and for many years she created Post 317 was Advertise in the Donald and Eva (Gill) Elkins. Corps HQ Squadron 5th the same day the pies that were a special at Green lawn She retired from Delco Division from 1945 until 1946. Cemetery, Greentown. Greentown feature of her daughter's Electronics in 1998. She He was a member of Memorial contributions restaurant, the Country may Grapevine to graduated from Mishawaka Greentown First United be made to Eastern Cook-Inn. Elsie was a School's High School in 1953. She was a Methodist Church, 12-year reading program. reach Greentown graduate of the Clay-Miami member of UAW Local #292. member of the Eastern School Online High School. condolences may be area customers She was involved in the sewing Board, 1979 Prairie Farmer made at www.hasler-stout.com. Surviving are a daughter, and quilting guild. She enjoyed Indiana Master Farmer, Howard Call 628-2035 or email Arlene Voorhis and her spending time with [email protected] her County Soil and Water OBITUATIES ' husband Gary of Greentown, grandchildren and om Conservation Board Continued on page 10 IN; two sons, Leon Troyer and great-grandchildren. his wife Marleen of West Survivors include daughter, Lafayette, Meridian Street Christian Church IN and Dr. Dean Debra (Dave) Horoho, 205 SHARING Troyer and his wife Peggy of N. Meridian Greentown, IN Greentown; son, Duane 765628-7105 WORD . TRUTH Norfolk, VA; a brother, Ray "Butch" (Barbara) Whitson, Jeff Hightower, Pastor Keim and his wife Clara of Amboy; grandchildren, Sunday Worship: 9:30 AM wa***—x~m* LOVE CABE "Berne, IN; grandchildren, Christopher Horoho, Justin Sunday School: 10:50 AM Vance Voorhis and his wife Whitson, Sgt. Derek Horoho Sunday Night Bible Study: 6 PM Thursday Night Bible Study: 7 PM Danielle of Tipton, IN, Christi and Tim Whitson; Delagrange and her husband great-grandchildren, Bailey Mike of Greentown, IN, Horoho, Zoe Horoho, Gabi James chpt 2, vs 14 thru 20 Matthew Troyer and his wife Whitson, Destiny "DeDe" "Faith without works is dead"! Kellie of Aiken, SC, Zack Horoho, Abigail Whitson, Troyer and his wife Amy of Aiden Whitson and Tyler "What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have Carmel, IN, Katie Kaufman Horoho. works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of dairy food, and her husband Jason of She was preceded in death by and one of you says to them, depart in peace, be warmed and filled, but you do not Sterling, VA and Alicia Lutman her parents and a grandson, give them the things which are needed forthe body, what does it profit? Thus also and her husband Mike of Jeffery Horoho. faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, you have faith Strasburg, VA; great­ A memorial service was and I have works, show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith grandchildren, Micah Voorhis, Saturday, Jan. 9, at Hasler & by my works. You believe thatthere is one God, you do well. Even the demons Micayah Voorhis, Caitlyn Stout Funeral Home, 112 E. believe - and tremble! But do you want to know O foolish man, that FAITH WITHOUT Delagrange, Caleb Troyer, Main St., Greentown. WORKS is dead?" Lydia- Troyer, Julia Troyer, Memorial contributions may Nathan Troyer, Megan Troyer, be made to Wounded Warrior So....How is your Faith? Question of the day: "I'm not going to Grant Troyer, Sam Kaufman, Project, 7020 AC Skinner CHURCH this Sunday! ....WHAT IF, there isn't another Sunday? Lisa Kaufman, Taylor Lutman Parkway, Jacksonville, FL and Madison Lutman. Also 32256. JESUS is Lord! See you in Church Sunday! surviving are brothers-in-law Online condolences can be John E. Miller of Kokomo, IN, madeatwww.hasler-stout.com. Page 10 February 2010 The Greenlown Grapevine ' OBITUARIES Continuedfrom page 9 Kathleen Johnson piayed for churches, groups and IB LIZZARD <• AI /• Mr c Phyllis A. Curry the Eastern Star organization. BUSTER jAvl/VOb She was a 50-year-plus member of the Greentown Chapter 195 Order of the Eastern Star and served as Worthy Matron in 1959. She belonged to Greentown Past Matrons Club. She is survived by three sons, John R. and wife Akiko Johnson, Norwalk, Calif., Jack Johnson, rural Greentown, Jerry and wife Jeanne Johnson, rural Kokomo; son-in-law Robert Taylor, Greenwood; July 10, 1947-Jan. 24, 2010 grandchildren, Ben and wife tc- r-J F*iv 'Me..-: Se/c.-A :•> .'i'f R.i')*' Fr»ti", i*?;vr r* f.ir f-c'.' Nov. 8, 1915-Jan. 6, 2010 Julie Johnson, Whittier, Calif., Phyllis A. Curry, 62, Ray Johnson, Aurora, Colo., D. Kathleen Johnson, 94, choose you* deaf... Kokomo, went to be with her Steve and Pam Taylor, Greentown, passed away at 6:05 Lord at 12:57 p.m. Sunday, Jan. Jamestown, Mike and wife Snowthrower p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, 24, 2010, at her residence. She Wendy Taylor, Beech Grove, Dozer Blade at Century Villa Healthcare, Rotary Broom was born July 10, 1947, in Mark and wife Lynn Johnson, Greentown. Kathleen was born Frankfort, Ky., Jody Lytle, Cab Enclosure Kokomo, the daughter of to Thomas H. and Mae D. William F. and Blanche (Edlin) Kokomo, Cara and husband Choose SSOO off one nem *iin \h« tun IM^C rV .1 nev. Grjj^nopocr tractor and doc*t (Pine) Swarts in Grant County Chris Cripe, Russiaville, Aimee Curry. on Nov. 8,1915. Her father died f*n/ °* choose She attended Kokomo High and husband Jhan Elliott, when she was 7 years old. She Forest; great-grandchildren, Ella U% APR* 36 Months School. She was a member of was raised by her mother and Or 1.9'v, APM lor 36 Months. Community Four Square and Claire Johnson, Brett, Matt, maternal grandparents. In 1932 Katrina Taylor, Wesley Lytle, HARPER LAWN & GARDEN Church. She was a volunteer on she married Hansel Johnson and Thursdays at the Kokomo Justin and Jennifer Johnson, State Road 13 he preceded her in death on Carrissa Crape, Jordan Elliott, Swayzee, IN 46986 Humane Society out of the love Aug. 5, 1980. for animals, especially the cats Derek Elliott, Seth Elliott and 765 922-7924 She graduated in 1932 from Christa Elliott. and kittens. She was a member Warren High School in Services were Monday, Jan. of the Apollo Clubhouse. Huntington County. Later that 11, at Halser-Stout Funeral Phyllis was happiest spending year she attended Fort Wayne Home, Greentown, with Pastors time with her family. Business College. She belonged Jeff Hightower and David Survivors include a sister, to the old Congregational Turner officiating. Burial Vickie (Tony) Long, Kokomo; Church in Greentown and she ,follow.ed- in ...G=re.gn.lawn three nephews, George Burns, was a member of Meridian Cemetery, Greentown. Street Church. She had worked Bill Burns and Matt Long; and Memorials may be made to a niece, Rebecca Cutsinger. She for Sears & Roebuck in the the Gideons International and/or was preceded in death by her downtown store, Kokomo and the Kokomo Rescue Mission, parents and a sister, Barbara Hills Department Store in with envelopes available at the Curry, who passed away March downtown Marion. She had funeral home. Online 3, 2009. been an Avon representative at condolences may be made at Services were Saturday, Jan. one time. Being an www.hasler-stout.com._____ accomplished pianist, she 30, at Hasler & Stout Funeral OBITUARIES Cont'd pg 11 Home, 112 E. Main St. Greentown, with Pastors Dave K. W. Design Mygrant and Mike Rush Computer Consulting Service officiating. 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