http://www.reporter.net en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:13:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_227101359 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_227101359 Veterans, Zionsville residents and town officials look on Saturday as the Park and Recreation Board dedicated the American Legion Trail Crossing. The newest Zionsville park commemorates the service of veterans, both from Zionsville and around the country. The American Legion donated the land at the northeast corner of Bloor Lane and Ford Road 10 years ago. In 2004 Judy Rice’s design was accepted by the parks board, which waited until money was available to fund the park. The park is enclosed by a circle of limestone, and features four limestone columns on the inside that read: Sacrifice, freedom, patriotism, and courage. The park also has a path that winds throughout the enclosed area. American Limestone donated the material for the design. Parks board member Jeff Glass led the dedication ceremony, and helped cut the ribbon to open the park. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:43:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_226120012 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_226120012 Incoming seniors at Western Boone Jr.-Sr. High School celebrated the start of their final year of school with a cookout at the school Monday evening. Above, Heather Fisher (facing the camera) plays a board game with friends Chelsea Wilson, Mike Kirkman and Erika Carter (from left). About 70 seniors showed up for the event, and parents provided the food for the crowd. WeBo schools start today. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:07:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_224091740 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_224091740 Residents of the Edgewood neighbor celebrated the end of summer with its third annual block party Saturday. More than 90 neighbors turned out on the picture-perfect day to share a pitch-in meal, visit and watch magician Marcus Lehmann. Above: neighbors of all ages enjoy the magic show. Center: Jim Stevenson, Bill Whitker and Sue Muncie chat while they fix their plates. Bottom: Edgewood residents sit down to a pitch-in meal. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:59:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_220215951 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_220215951 It was sixth-grade orientation day at the Lebanon Middle School Thursday, an event that took up the entire day. Sixth graders gathered to learn about their new school, which included (pictured from left) Joey Plunkett, Emily Cole, Crystal Marion, Chris Pickens, and Drake Burger answering questions about the day to day life at LMS. Lebanon schools start the 2008-09 year next week on Aug. 12. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:48:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_217224846 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_217224846 School is just around the corner and with that comes the tradition of Lebanon High Schooler seniors painting their parking spots in the parking lot at Lebanon High School. Students spent the evening and into the night Sunday painting their spots. Many are creative, such as the penguins on a piano pictured above by Nathan Cole, left, and Hannah Richardson, right. Lebanon student’s first day is Aug. 12, while Western Boone starts school Aug 13. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:39:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_story_215104040.html http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_story_215104040.html Witham Health Services offers August Community Education classes and support groups. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:38:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_213093921 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_213093921 Shannon Cosgray explains the rules of the computer lab to Harney Elementary School kindergartners Camden Glass (left), Alyssa Chesney and Logan Barrington Wednesday afternoon in the school’s computer lab. Wednesday was the first day of class for Harney; other Lebanon schools begin classes Aug. 12. Helping her mother was Lebanon Middle School student Whitney Cosgray, background. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:54:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_211085430 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_211085430 Jackson Township 4-H members stand in front of a firetruck they washed during a fundraiser Saturday. The Future Farmers and Victorettes 4-H clubs joined together to raise funds for Betty Cochran with the car wash and bake sale at the Advance Community Christian Church. The funds are to assist Cochran, who has been diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer and who is the grandmother of two 4-Hers. In addition to washing cars, the youths washed minivans, SUVs, a dump truck, two septic trucks and two firetrucks brought by Advance Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jim Caldwell. Through the efforts, the clubs were able to present Cochran with a $500 check at the “Help Your Neighbor” benefit held for her that night. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:34:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_206113606 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_206113606 Matthew Keith, 6, Sarah Keith, 2, and Ryan Keith, 4, of Whitestown participated in the tallest corn stalk competition Wednesday at the Boone County 4-H Fair. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:38:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_200113850 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_200113850 The Lebanon Area Boys and Girls Club and the Boys and Girls Club of Zionsville both traveled to Lebanon’s Memorial Park Thursday to participate in the Boys and Girls Club Olympics. More than 50 young people participated in tug of war, a kickball game, and a softball throwing contest. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:37:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_198093724 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_198093724 Keith Quinn (left) and John Day begin laying a new strip of asphalt while Gilberto Perez uses a small compactor to tamp down pavement at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds Tuesday morning. About 125 parking spaces west of the 4-H Pavilion (background) will be available in time for the 4-H Fair, which begins this week. Parking will be first-come, first-served, Hedge said. Another 10 handicapped-accessible spaces are being added, said fair board spokesman Ken Hedge. The parking lot’s base uses recycled asphalt from the Lebanon Street department; Valenti-Held Corp. contributed the earth-moving. Lime Specialists prepped the base, all at no charge, Hedge said. The contributions saved about $135,000, Hedge said. A special section on the fair is in Wednesday's Reporter. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:15:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_196091654 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_196091654 Austin Chandler of the Homewood Health Campus team advances the ball up the field during the fifth annual Boone County Polo Charity Centennial Cup Match, Saturday, at the Hickory Hall Polo Club in Whitestown. The match, a fundraiser by Witham Health Services and the Boone County Chamber of Commerce, ended in a tie between Homewood and Sun-Times Graphic Design. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:20:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_193102100 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_193102100 Seth Naekel fights a losing battle against a fire hose, manned by Center Township Fire Department firefighter Adam Walker and Drew Fields. Watching the scene are Katie Tomlin, left, and Kaitlin Wirey. The hose fight was held on Thursday afternoon at Camp 911 at the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. The three-day camp concludes today at Lebanon Memorial Park. “We hold the camp so the kids can explore what it’s like in emergency service,” Lebanon Fire Department firefighter Benjy Johnson said. “These are things kids don’t typically get to see up close unless they have family or friends in it (emergency The camp is for third- through sixth-graders. Nearly 40 kids enrolled this year. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:19:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_189111934 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_slideshow_189111934 Advance Fire Department firefighters John Mercer, left, and Kurt Gott flip another set of pork chops Thursday evening as part of the week-long 2008 Boone County Fourth of July celebration. Hundreds of hungry Boone County residents attended the dinner held at Lebanon Memorial Park. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:19:00 +0000 http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_story_157012013.html http://www.reporter.net/ourcommunity/local_story_157012013.html