Archive for January, 2009

“Let’s get this show on the road”

by: Jody Veldkamp January 15, 2009

“Let’s get this show on the road” with those words Greenwood Mayor Charles Henderson called to order the first meeting of the Greenwood-White River Township Government Reorganization committee at the Greenwood Town Hall Thursday evening.  In less than 30 minutes the first meeting had elected officers, and set a plan for the next meeting. The [...]

White River Citizens United elect new president

by: Dann Veldkamp January 14, 2009

Larry Hilkene elected to take reins from John Dorsett At tonight’s regular meeting, the members selected Larry Hilene to lead the group for at least the next year. Mr. Dorsett had lead the group for more than one term and was looking for someone qualified and willing to take the post.  Of course, this is [...]

It begins

by: Jody Veldkamp January 13, 2009

First reorganization committee meeting scheduled The first meeting of the seven members of the White River Township and Greenwood reorganization committee is set for this Thursday, January 15.  The meeting, at the Greenwood city building (21 North Madison Ave), will begin at 6:30 and is designed as an initial organizational meeting for what will most [...]

Greenwood city offices…bad move

by: Dann Veldkamp January 13, 2009

Regardless of location and cost, now is not the time to move Greenwood city offices The city of Greenwood is considering moving its crowed offices to a new site. Under consideration are renovating the building at Polk Place on Main Street on the far east side of the city or possibly purchasing land and building [...]

Reader responds to Mr. Messick’s letter

by: Dann Veldkamp January 13, 2009

A White River citizen provides his views on a few topics We always encourage our readers to comment on anything we post on this site. But, some choose to respond by e-mail. If they provide permission, we publish those e-mails. Recently,  Mr. Ed Woods submitted the following reply to the letter from White River Township [...]