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Lanesville holds annual Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) Spring Festival

Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 22 April 2009 00:00
The Lanesville Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) held their annual Spring Festival at the school Friday afternoon, and there were plenty of activities for people of any age. A dinner of either chicken pot pie or barbecue was served in the school cafeteria, and coffee was served in the cafeteria as well, with people reading poetry or singing songs like in a coffee house. There were dozens of baskets up for auction lining the main hallway, with each basket following a certain theme, or being pointed towards a certain age level. Brian Beckort of Beckort auctions auctioned the baskets off promptly at 6 p.m. in the commons. In the gymnasium, there were plenty of things to do, like sliding down an inflatable slide, or getting your face painted. You could shoot a basketball at a basket if you wished, or tumble around inside another inflatable attraction if desired. Kellum imprints of Ramsey sold Lanesville School apparel in the main hallway, and the French Club also had a table of goodies for sale.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 22 April 2009 11:49

Local area basketball players participate in HBCA All Star Game

Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 08 April 2009 00:00
While observers of the high school sports scene would normally be thinking in terms of baseball, softball, and other spring sports in April, several Green-Banner Publications area athletes participated in the Hoosier Basketball Coaches’ Association (HBCA) Girls’ and Boys’ All Star Games Saturday at Tecumseh High School. In both games, an East Squad played a West Squad. All local GBP area athletes were on the East Squad. The girls’ team had three representatives from North Harrison on the East squad, Wynn Shroyer, Kayla Lambert, and Kacey Cox. The boys’ team had three representatives, Gunner Erwin of Salem, Chris Beam of Borden, and Spencer Robinson of Silver Creek. The East girls’ lost a 73-72 squeaker to the West, but it wasn’t over until the very end. Kacey Cox was fouled on a three point attempt with 4.7 seconds left, but missed the shot. Since she was fouled on a three point attempt, she got three free throw attempts. She proceeded to sink all three of them, but the West refused to turn over the ball on the ensuing possession. The West boys’ took a wide lead late in the 1st half and kept up the pressure in their 112-100 win over the East boys’ squad.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 April 2009 13:15
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Morgan Elementary to receive new propane boilers in renovation

Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 08 April 2009 00:00
The new boilers to be installed at Morgan Elementary School during the upcoming renovation and construction project will be propane fired boilers, the North Harrison board of School Trustees decided recently at a special board meeting. The installation cost of the boilers is estimated at $1.9 million dollars, as opposed to the estimated cost of $1.79 million for electric boilers. The main difference in the costs involved will be in the yearly fuel consumption, and the cost of each type of fuel by the therm (a therm is a measurement of energy equal to 100,000 BTUs). The cost of propane per therm is $1.58, based on a cost of $1.45 per gallon of propane. With electric boilers, the cost per therm is $2.30, with the basis being a price of $0.0784 per kilowatt hour. The propane boilers would have an output of 26,710 therms per year, with 23,964 therms per year coming from electric boilers. The total energy cost on a yearly basis for the propane boilers would be $42,202 as opposed to $55,117 for electric. The propane boilers would have a service life of 25 years, as opposed to 15 years for the electric option.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 April 2009 13:16

Lanesville presents girls basketball awards at banquet

Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 08 April 2009 00:00
The Lanesville girls’ basketball program recently presented the end of season awards after a dessert buffet. The varsity awards have been previously reported in this newspaper. Most Improved Offensive Player Award - JV, Sarah Schneider; 8th, Tara Borders; 7th, Michaela Seidenfaden; 6th, Annie Parsons. Most Improved Defensive Player Award - JV, Amber Parsons; 8th, Brooklynn Keinsley; 7th, Erica Daly; 6th, Olivia Cook. Lady Eagle Sportsmanship Award - JV, Felicia Adamic; 8th, Jenna Bowman; 7th, Emma Zeller; 6th, Kirsten Henke. Other JV Awards - Free Throw Percentage Award, Rachel Riley; Rebound Award, Sarah Schneider.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 April 2009 13:18

Community Foundation of Southern Indiana announces Lilly scholars

Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 08 April 2009 00:00
Six graduating seniors in Clark, Floyd and Harrison counties will receive the generous, well-earned gift of full-tuition scholarships as the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana’s 2009 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars. In addition to full tuition to the accredited Indiana college or university of their choice, the students will receive an $800 annual stipend for books and equipment. Honored scholars from each county were recommended by an independent committee of civic volunteers who assessed applicants anonymously from a county other than the one in which the committee members lived. Also, the students’ names were not revealed to the committee members.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 08 April 2009 13:22
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