“Leapin Lena”, a phrase not heard in a while.
For those who remember the 60's and 70's and were fortunate enough to be in attendance at a few of the Pekin Fourth of July parades or even the Washington County Fair Parades, one vehicle from those events sticks out in their minds. “Leapin’ Lena”, an old Model T Ford that did wheelies and spun.
“Leapin’ Lena” as the car was generally called, was a staple at most every parade throughout the area in the late 50's, the 60's and 70's and early 80's.
Her owner, Jr. Martin of Pekin, took the fabled rod to parades from Indianapolis to Louisville, to showcase the vehicle’s unusual abilities.
This year, the car will make its glorious return to the Pekin Fourth of July parade, as Martin’s son, Jeff, recently repurchased and resurrected the vehicle after year’s in a Mitchell junk yard.
Last Thursday afternoon, Purdue Cooperative Extension Service hosted a teleconference focusing on the impacts of the 2008 Indiana Property Tax reform Bill (HEA 1001) at Indiana University, Southeast. The interactive workshop was designed for anyone involved in county and local government budgeting process as well as any interested citizens.
Dr. Larry DeBoer, professor of Agricultural Economics at Purdue, West Lafayette was the featured speaker. In a no nonsense, yet lively, 90 minute presentation, DeBoer gave an overview of how the new law will impact not only individual property owners but also the local and county governments as they work through the process of setting their budgets with the new constraints and requirements..
DeBoer’s visual examples made this complicated issue understandable to the average person by focusing on practical applications and step-by-step instructions on how governments will have to develop their tax rates. Of special interest in DeBoer’s presentation was the section dealing with specific impacts of the new legislation on property owners and on those government officials responsible for providing public services.
West Washington track will receive a facelift with a new surface being put down
Written by Chancla LeMarr
Wednesday, 02 July 2008 00:00
West Washington awarded Calcar Paving and Tennis Court and Track Construction to replace the surface on the high school track with new asphalt and rubberized surface at the recent West Washington School Board meeting held on Monday, June 23 with a 5-0 vote.
Calcar was awarded their bid in the amount of $28,141.99 and Tennis Court and Track Construction in the amount of $46,485. The project is to be started immediately.
All members were present, all claims and minutes of last meeting were approved.
The approval of J.C. Tucker, school attorney was a 5-0 vote. The pay for Tucker will be $120 an hour, plus mileage.
Other personnel approved included: Gina Rosenbaum as Cheer Coach and Jennifer Stahl as Elementary Volleyball Coach
‘Come to the Fair’ parade July 13 will promote County Fair activities, events
Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 02 July 2008 00:00
One of the best, family-oriented events of the summer will occur on Sunday, July 13, in downtown Scottsburg.
Young and old alike will enjoy this year’s “Come to the Fair” parade, scheduled to step off at 3 p.m. on that Sunday.
People and organizations interested in participating are encouraged to be at the Fair parade headquarters, to be located just west of the Scottsburg Post Office under a shady tree, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. to register and receive their assignments.
Horse owners and veterinarians should watch their horses, mules, donkeys and other equine closely for any unusual disease symptoms, in light of a cluster of recent positive cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA).
According to Dr. Tim Bartlett, a veterinarian and director of Equine for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, three horses on a south-central Indiana farm have tested positive for the disease in the last few weeks.
State and federal veterinarians have been working with the owner to identify the source of infection and determine if any other animals are at risk. All three positives have been euthanized; two herd mates have tested negative and remain under quarantine until further testing is complete.
An angry clerk with a ball bat apparently changed the mind of a would-be liquor store robber in Scottsburg on May 27.
Charges filed from the incident against suspect Logan N. Horn, 20, North Beechwood Avenue, Scottsburg, included one count of attempted robbery and one of conspiracy to commit robbery, both Class B felonies, and a count of Class D felony theft.
According to the probable cause affidavit prepared by Lt./Detective Mike Nichols of the Scottsburg City Police Department, Sgt. Brian Hall and Patrolman Troy Ford responded to the dispatch on an attempted robbery at a city liquor store on May 27. There, the clerk told officers that a young white male about six feet tall wearing a black hoodie and orange ball cap came into the store, pointed a small black pistol at her and demanded money.
The W. K. Kellogg Access to Recreation grant caught the attention of some Spalding University students pursuing a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. As a graduate project, four students offered to visit parks in Harrison County and provide suggestions for changes to improve access for people of all abilities.
At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, the students will provide the results of their surveys and assessments in an hour-long presentation at the Harrison County Community Foundation conference room. The presentation will include photographs of potential improvement areas and ideas from parks around the country that have made changes in their facilities.
Anyone interested in recreational accessibility is invited to attend.
“Harrison County is demonstrating a commitment to improving access to the abundant recreational venues right here at home,” said Steve Gilliland, Foundation executive director. “We welcome the recommendations from these students and also hope community leaders and park visitors of all abilities will join us next week to learn and share ideas.”
The Access to Recreation grant is providing over $500,000 in improvements at four county parks and at O’Bannon Woods. Kellogg also provided $134,000 toward an endowment which has grown to $360,000 with the help of donations from the community.
The Fund will provide perpetual maintenance of and improvements to recreational access features throughout Harrison County.
Call the Foundation at 812-738-6668 for additional information on the Spalding presentation or the Access to Recreation grant.
