HARRISON COUNTY
PARKS
Five Year Master Plan
2014 - 2019
Submitted By:
Rand Heazlitt
HCP Superintendent [email protected]
(812)738-8236
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Definition of the Planning Area
The scope of our planning area for the development of this plan is the entire county. Harrison County is
located in extreme southern Indiana, almost equally distant from the east and west borders of Indiana,
and has a land area of 479 square miles or 306,560 acres. Harrison County is bordered by Crawford
County on the west, Washington County on the north and Floyd County on the east. Harrison County’s
southern border consists of 45 miles of the Ohio River and the State of Kentucky.
Harrison County is considered part of the 26 county Louisville Metropolitan Area with a population in
excess of 1.3 million people. Given Louisville is only 30 minutes from some of Harrison County’s busiest
parks, we find it is playing a larger role in our customer base and should be considered as part of the
planning area. In the past we have not gathered data about use of park facilities by residents of other
counties in the metropolitan area, but the introduction of a new online reservation system will provide a
convenient way to collect such usage data. We plan to use the data we collect in 2014 to begin
projecting both revenue and costs associated with out of county users, and will use this data and
projections to refine our fee structures.
Goals of the Plan
Solicit input and feedback from as diverse a group of Harrison County residents as possible, and
report it in an accurate manner.
Conduct a careful needs analysis and use with national recreation standards to create new
priorities for parks and recreation in Harrison County.
Create a plan that is dynamic and provides pertinent, useful information and guidance for the
Harrison County Parks Department for the next five years.
Present the plan to constituencies in Harrison County and seek their approval.
Submit the master plan to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources division of Outdoor
Recreation, adhering to the required timeframe for submission of draft plan by January 15,
2014 and final plan by April 15, 2014.
Receive approval from IDNR for eligibility to apply for funds from Land and Water Conservation
Fund (LWCF) grant programs.
Use the plan as a springboard to apply for all applicable grants.
Use the plan to guide future budgets.
Use plan to guide the development and operation of all park properties, including planned
acquisitions, capital projects, programming and administrative functions.
The Harrison County Parks Board
The Harrison County Parks and Recreation Board was formed on April 26, 1965 through an ordinance
adopted by the Harrison County Council. Due to changes in Indiana law governing parks, the Board was
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re-established by ordinance on December 11, 1982. The Board consists of seven members. Two
members are appointed by the County Council, one member is appointed by the County Commissioners,
two members are appointed by the Circuit Court Judge and one member is appointed by the County Soil
and Water Conservation District. The seventh member is an ex officio seat filled by the County Extension
Board. Appointments are made for a term of four years and are staggered so that no more than three
new members would be appointed in any program year.
Goals of the Park Board
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To protect and preserve as many of the County’s recreational resources as possible.
To provide outdoor recreational facilities for the citizens of Harrison County.
To provide outdoor recreational facilities to the people of the surrounding metropolitan area.
To preserve significant historical sites of the County.
To develop the scenic and historical assets of the County.
To preserve some open space for future needs.
To cooperate with other Federal, State and Community groups in acquisition, development and
operation of recreational facilities.
8. To cooperate with private individuals and groups in developing recreational resources.
9. To utilize various public and private funds available to the best advantage of Harrison County
residents.
Park Board Members
Heather D. Davis
730 Farquar Ave.
Corydon, IN 47112
Term expires: 1/4/2016
Maegan DeVore
2574 Grange Hall Road
Corydon, IN 47112
Term expires: 1/2/2017
Larry Shickles
4490 Totten Ford Road
Depauw, IN 47115
Term expires: 1/5/2015
Teresa Sutton
6440 Sand Hill Rd NE
Elizabeth, IN 47117
Term expires: 1/5/2015
Miranda Ulery
c/o Purdue Extension Office
245 Atwood St.
Corydon, IN 47112
Term expires: N/A – Extension Appointment
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William Watts, Jr.
4340 Bradford Rd NE
Greenville, IN 47124-7909
Term expires: 1/4/2016
Carol Yoder
8485 S Hwy 11 SE
Laconia, IN 47135
Term expires: 1/2/2017
Harrison County Parks Department
Mission Statement
The Harrison County Parks Department will strive to effectively meet Harrison County’s growing need
for outdoor recreation facilities while preserving its natural beauty and assets.
Parks Department Office
The administrative offices for the Department are housed in the Harrison County Government Center,
located at 245 Atwood Street, Suite 120, Corydon, IN 47112. The phone number is: (812) 738-8236.
Website: www.harrisoncountyparks.com
Staff
Park Superintendent:
Hired:
Rand Heazlitt
7/2/2013
email: [email protected]
Office Manager:
Hired:
Betty Dismang
11/15/2004
email: [email protected]
Bookkeeper:
Hired:
Becky Hollingsworth
5/27/2009
email: [email protected]
Manager, Buffalo Trace Park
Hired:
Robert Barrow
6/28/2013
Manager, Hayswood Nature Reserve
Hired:
Ray Dennis
3/28/2004
Manager, South Harrison Park
Hired:
Todd Berkenmeyer
6/21/2007
Throughout the year the department hires 75-85 temporary or seasonal workers who serve as Assistant
Park Managers, Maintenance workers, Gatehouse workers, Lifeguards, Concession, Petting Zoo and Boat
rental workers While temporary staff members are assigned to a specific park, our maintenance staff
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and lifeguards frequently assist at other parks when necessary. Not only does this practice allow us to
fill our operational needs, it also allows our part-time staff to work more hours.
Volunteers
While volunteers have always played an integral role in the development, operation and maintenance of
the parks there has been no formal Volunteer Coordinator. Park staff at all levels have overseen and
coordinated various volunteer efforts. People wanting to volunteer may contact the Park Office at
(812)738-8236 and they will be referred to the appropriate staff depending on interest and skills.
Friends and Advisory Groups
Many of the way people volunteer time, skills and money are through friends groups and advisory
boards. HCP has several such affiliate organizations. Many of these have a 501(c) 3 Status and raise
money to benefit the parks. Their efforts have led to the development of many key components of the
HCP system. These include the Indiana Creek Trail, The Cabin at the Battle of Corydon Park and South
Harrison Park. The current efforts of one of these groups will likely to result in a new county park along
the Ohio River this next year. People interested in learning more about these organizations and how to
join may contact the main park office at (812)738-8236.
Facilities Inventory
There are seven parks in the Harrison County Parks system, composed of about 750 acres. These are
distributed evenly so that most residents can access a county park within a 15 minute drive. Harrison
County covers 485 square miles and is sparsely populated. The county parks have been developed in the
area where the population density is the greatest. There are three parks that each contains over 150
acres which are located in the north, central and southern parts of the county. Three of the other four
parks are smaller neighborhood parks, and the fourth is an historical park.
Walter Q. Gresham Memorial Park, Lanesville
The Walter Q. Gresham Memorial Park is a small, three-acre park that honors General Gresham, a local
citizen, who became a Civil War General for the Union, a distinguished judge and Secretary of State
under President Grover Cleveland was the Postmaster General and helped develop the Zip Code system.
Facilities at the park include a shelter house, picnic tables and two playgrounds.
Harrison Poolside Park, Corydon
The May and Joe Rhoads Memorial Pool is the main attraction of the facilities being developed within
the seven acre Harrison Poolside Park. Harrison Poolside Park also contains two volleyball courts and a
tennis court. Through community donations, a universal design playground was constructed in 2008. In
addition to the pool and playground, the park also features tennis and volleyball courts and is the site of
the Harrison County Community Garden managed by Master Gardeners Program.
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Battle of Corydon Memorial Park, Corydon
This five acre park commemorates the Civil War battle of Corydon. A small cabin dating from the Civil
War era sits in the park among a forest of hickory, oak, elm and walnut trees. In 1996 interpretive aids
were installed, along with a civil war era replica cannon. Funding from an endowment to upgrade
accessibility to parks allowed purchase of two “story boxes.” These hand-crank operated speakers play
recorded scripts about the site’s history and features, allowing visitors a “self-guided” tour.
Noe’s Rest Park, southern Harrison County
Noe’s Rest Park is a three acre park in the southern part of Harrison County which once served as a
state-owned rest park on State Highway 111. Amenities include a Picnic Pavilion, Basketball court,
picnic tables and a play area.
Hayswood Nature Reserve, Corydon
The Hayswood nature Reserve covers 320 acres, much of which has been left in its natural state. The
land was donated in 1969 by Dr. Samuel P. Hays who requested that the land be treated as a nature
reserve, but also gave permission to the Park Board to develop the western part of the land for
recreational use. The park has several hiking trails, three shelter houses, a basketball court, horseshoe
pits, picnic tables and playground areas. Fishing is permitted in Big Indian Creek, which runs through the
Reserve, and on Hays Lake where there is a wheelchair accessible fishing pier. With the addition of
modern restroom facilities in 2010 and repaving of all roads, the overall condition of the Reserve is good
despite it being the second oldest park in the system.
Indian Creek Trail
Indian Creek Trail is part of HCP’s Visionary Trails System and is rated as one of the top 5 hiking trails in
the state of Indiana. The trail has nearly 3 miles of trail and a 100 year old historic iron bridge which was
relocated to the trail. The trail currently has 3 sections The Hayswood section which is 1.1 miles in
length, fully accessible and open to biking, walking and running. It runs along Indian Creek and has
spectacular views of the bluffs that tower hundreds of feet over the creek and trail. The historic
Rothrocks Mill Bridge is located on this trail section. Newly completed last fall, the Indian Creek Woods
Loop Trail is a lovely compacted aggregate trail that runs along the ridges and bluffs overlooking Indian
creek and connects to the main trail in two locations. It is 0.8 miles long. The Doolittle section of Indian
Creek Trail is located on the west side of Corydon and runs from the YMCA to the West Bridge. This
section is 1.2 mile in length and was the original trail. Currently plans are underway to connect the
Hayswood Section and the Doolittle Section. This 4,500 foot long trail will boast a 2nd historic iron bridge.
The Harrison County Commissioners are currently planning to apply for TAP funding through IN-DOT on
May 12, 2014. Project start would be in 2017 with construction completion in 2018 with a total
estimated cost of 2.5 million dollars.
South Harrison Park, near Laconia
The 220 acre South Harrison Park, opened in 1980, is the newest park in the Harrison County Parks
system. This park offers a wide range of sport facilities with a ball complex composed of five baseball
and two soccer fields, tennis courts, shuffleboard, basketball courts and horseshoe pits. The park also
offers shelters, picnic areas, playgrounds, campgrounds, a swimming pool, an observatory and an
elaborate system of hiking trails.
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Buffalo Trace Park, Palmyra
The 147 acre Buffalo Trace Park is the most versatile park in the Harrison County Parks system. Owned
by the Town of Palmyra, the park is leased to the Harrison County Parks Department through 2019. It is
located in one of the most populous areas of the County and is one of the most heavily used facilities in
the County parks system.
Facilities available at Buffalo Trace Park range from cabins, camping, hiking trails to playfields for
volleyball, baseball, basketball, tennis and corn hole. In addition, a 30 acre lake offers opportunities for
swimming and boating. There is a 1.25 mile paved and lighted walking trail around the lake. The park is
also home to a petting zoo with fallow deer, miniature goats, rabbits, peacocks and other animals.
Because of heavy usage, the Parks Department is concerned about maintaining the quality of the lake as
the swimming beach is the only swim area in the park. The Park Board and the Buffalo Trace Advisory
Board have both listed construction of a swimming pool or splash pad as a desirable project
Budget
Money for the annual park budget comes from a combination of tax dollars and revenues generated by
park usage. As park revenues increase, the tax rate to fund our parks is lowered. This funding scheme
results in a ceiling on the amount of park funds, making capital improvements, acquisition of new
equipment and land acquisition very difficult. This current budget year 2014 will be especially
challenging as the County Council chose not to budget any money for small Capital Expenditures and
instituted a $25,000 cut to the part-time staff line item. In addition, the council has projected a $40,000
increase in revenue from the preceding year. All told this will result in a 12% cut to the Parks budget and
threatens the overall health of the Park Fund in future years.
The following chart summarizes the Harrison County Parks operating budget and revenue for the past
three years.
OPERATING BUDGET
YEAR
2011
2012
2013
REVENUE
Personnel
$ 270,067
$ 281,665
$ 273,769
$ 556,812
$ 595,350
$ 622,265
Supplies
Services
$ 115,135
$ 114,129
$ 117,393
$ 148,210
$ 156,297
$ 168,382
Capital
Expenditures
$ 22,500
$ 33,100
$ 39,415
Total
$ 842,657
$ 898,876
$ 947,455
Other Potential Funding Sources
Riverboat Funds
In Harrison County we are fortunate to have funding available from monies paid to the County by
Horseshoe Casino. In recent years the Harrison County Council and Commissioners have provided
matching funds for various grants, including some from the Harrison County Community Foundation.
Projects funded by a combination of Riverboat funds and grants in recent years include construction of
modern restroom facilities at Hayswood Nature Reserve, moving and refurbishing a cabin constructed in
the 1840s to Battle of Corydon Park, bringing pool drains at Harrison Poolside Park and South Harrison
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Park into compliance with new safety regulations, repaving walking trail at Buffalo Trace Park and
sidewalks at other parks. It is likely that given the current funding strategy for HCP that Riverboat Funds
will play an even larger role in Capital Projects, Expenditures and Land Acquisitions.
Gifts
Gifts have been an important source of funds for the Harrison County Park Department. Without the
numerous gifts of time, property (both real and personal) and monies, the park system would have
progressed at a much slower pace. Endowments in which donations are matched by the Harrison
County Community Foundation have been established to benefit the parks. We hope to increase
donations to these endowments over the next few years to establish funding for capital improvements.
Bonding
Indiana Statutes allow a park board to issue bonds for the park system in anticipation of a special benefit
tax to be levied, for the purpose of raising funds for land acquisition and for improvements for
recreational use. One of the major policies of the Harrison County Park Board has been to provide a park
system without selling bonds or other means of indebtedness as long as economic conditions allow it to
do so. Thus, the Board has not yet used bonds as a source of revenue. However, this is a viable option
for the future should it become necessary.
Recreational Programs
The Harrison County Parks Department has no funding to provide staff for recreational programs. All
programs that operate within our parks are self-organizing and operating. The Parks Department
provides facilities or resources used by each program.
• Harrison County Swim Team. Organized and managed by parent volunteers. Based at Harrison
Poolside Park with an average of 100+ swimmers ages 4 – 18.
• South Harrison Swim Team. Organized and managed by parent volunteers. Based at South
Harrison Park with an average of 60+ swimmers ages 4 – 18.
• South Harrison Little League operated by South Harrison Athletic Corporation (SHAC) which
consists of community volunteers and parents. Approximately 200 children ages 4 – 18
participate each season.
• South Harrison Soccer operated by SHAC. Each year an average of 80 children are members of
the soccer league.
• Stargazing programs are offered twice monthly at the observatory at South Harrison Park in
conjunction with astronomy faculty from the Jefferson County (Key) Community and Technical
College. These faculty members also offer occasional programs at Buffalo Trace Park.
• Annual Spring Easter Egg Hunt is held at South Harrison Park and sponsored by the South
Harrison Advisory Board.
• Annual Halloween events are sponsored by the Buffalo Trace Advisory Board at Buffalo Trace
Park and at Hayswood Nature Reserve in cooperation with the Harrison County Sherriff’s
Department and the Harrison County Prosecutor
• Annual community event called “Pal Wow” held at Buffalo Trace Park is organized by a large
group of community volunteers who serve as a planning committee
• Annual Civil War Reenactment at Hayswood sponsored by the Harrison County Convention and
Tourism Bureau and the Battle of Corydon Park Advisory Board
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Annual Disc Golf Tournament in cooperation with local disc golf clubs at Buffalo Trace Park
Nature Walks sponsored by the Harrison County Master Naturalists are held at Buffalo Trace,
Hayswood and South Harrison Parks
The Community Garden at Harrison Poolside Park sponsored by the Master Gardener Program
of the Harrison County Extension Office.
Other Recreational Facilities
School Facilities
At the present time, fifteen schools in three separate school districts in Harrison County have
recreational facilities. The facilities include gymnasiums, baseball and softball diamonds, tennis courts,
playgrounds and track facilities. At present the Parks Department does not have joint-use agreements in
place with any of the school districts. We have cooperated informally with North Harrison School District
to permit the tennis teams hold practice and matches at Buffalo Trace Park, and South Harrison School
District to allow the cross country teams to use Hayswood Nature Reserve for competitions with other
schools. The school districts, in turn, have allowed us use of school facilities when weather has made
scheduled outdoor events impossible. For example, last Fall the South Harrison School Corporation
allowed us to use Corydon Central High School for “Halloween at Hayswood” when severe storms would
otherwise have required cancellation of the event.
State Parks and Forests
The largest outdoor recreation area within Harrison County is the Harrison-Crawford State Forest.
Located in the western part of the county and in adjoining Crawford County, it covers 20,000 acres and
offers primitive and modern camping, hiking trails, horseback riding areas, picnic areas, archery ranges
and shelter houses. The Harrison-Crawford State Forest includes O’Bannon Woods State Park which
offers one of the only two other swimming facilities in Harrison County not operated by the County
Parks Department.
YMCA
The 40,000 square foot YMCA building has a 6 lane indoor pool, a heated therapy pool, a gym, an indoor
walking/running track that circles the gym, a fitness center, a child care center, locker rooms and offices.
The YMCA also has 20 acres adjacent to the building for soccer fields and the Friends of Harrison County
Youth operate an additional 20 field baseball and softball complex.
Other Recreational Attractions
Cave Country Canoes, Milltown
Chariot Run Golf Course, Laconia
Golf Shores Fun Center, Corydon
Lazy K Trail Rides, Milltown
Marengo Cave, Marengo
Old Capitol Golf Club, Corydon
Indiana Caverns, Corydon
The Fun Farm, Corydon
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Natural Features and Landscape
Typology, Soils and Forested Areas
In contrast with the northern two-thirds of the State of Indiana, Harrison County was never glaciated,
although its drainage areas were affected by glacial melting. Thus, the typography of the area is varied.
The Mitchell Plain physiographic division of Indiana forms a wide north – south band in the central and
northeast portions of the County. This area is relatively level and the soil in much of the Mitchell Plain is
rolling, deep and well-drained, best suited for agricultural use and development. The central and
northeast portions of the County are also the most densely populated. These areas are most suited to
development of athletic fields and playground areas as recreation features.
The Norman Upland and Crawford Upland physiographic divisions of Indiana are found in the western
and a small southeastern portion of the County. Both of these areas are characterized by steep slopes
and shallow soil cover and, as a result, are poorly suited for agriculture and development. Much of the
County’s forested acreage is found in these two areas, with high potential to be used in ways that
capitalize on the scenic beauty of the wooded hills. The flat-topped ridges in the eastern part of the
county, part of the Norman Upland, have attracted some residential development, and commercial
timber operations are found primarily in these two upland areas. Recreation venues in these areas
would best capitalize on the scenic features and activities appropriate to the terrain, such as hiking
trails.
Fifty-three species of trees, mainly hardwoods, can be found in Harrison County. All but three of these
(Virginia pine, white pine, and red pine) are native to the area. Maples, elms, oaks, ashes and black
walnut are the most frequently occurring hardwoods. There are thirteen terrestrial invasive species
which had been identified in Harrison County. Most of these are species originally introduced for
landscaping, such as ailanthus, Japanese honeysuckle, multiflora roses, burning bush and Bradford pear.
Kudzu has been identified at about twenty locations in Harrison County. Most locations are sites of less
than one acre and none are in or adjacent to park land. The Emerald Ash Borer has been identified in
only two locations in the county according to the latest DNR Quarantine map; neither location is
adjacent to park property.
Surface Water Resources
Harrison County is located in the Ohio River Valley and all streams within the County flow southward
into the Ohio River. The major streams with potential for recreational use include Blue River, Indian
Creek and Buck Creek. None of these streams are commercially navigable.
Blue River forms most of the border between Harrison County and Crawford County to the west, and
drains most of the western portions of the County through numerous springs. The portion of Blue River
bordering Harrison County has an average drop of five feet per mile and offers some of the most
challenging canoeing in the State. Blue River was selected by the Indiana Department of Natural
Resources as the first stream to be designated in the State’s Scenic, Wild and Natural River Systems.
Guidelines to preserve the scenic quality of the river corridor restrict future residential development
adjacent to the length of the stream.
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Indian Creek drains central Harrison County and Buck Creek has its headwaters in the southeastern
quarter of the County, flowing southwest before joining the Ohio River. Unlike Blue River, neither Indian
nor Buck Creek is suitable for canoeing. Both, however, are used extensively by county residents and
visitors from adjacent urban areas for fishing.
Flooding in Harrison County is a relatively frequent and damaging occurrence. All the major streams and
their tributaries are subject to flooding. In addition, Ohio River flooding affects the entire southern
boundary of the County. Due to low urbanization levels, much of any flood damage is to crop and
pasture land, roads and bridges. In addition, most streams are bordered by relatively narrow
bottomland which is small compared to the total watershed area. Therefore, impoundment of streams
as a method of flood control would cost more for construction than the benefits derived from flood
prevention. According to a Lincoln Hills Resource and Conservation District study, only Big Indian Creek
is suitable for development of flood prevention projects under the Small Watershed Act.
Construction of flood control impoundments is also limited by the physical features of the County. Each
of the streams in the County contains karst shallow holes in the streambed. In the northern portion of
the County, sinkholes are numerous in the flood plain adjacent to streams. All these features increase
the cost and difficulty of dam construction and maintenance.
The limestone bedrock underlying the Mitchell Plain area of the County is not favorable for the
development of natural lakes and ponds. Many of the sinkhole ponds within the County are of recent
origin as a direct result of human presence. Livestock grazing in the sinkholes packs red clay into a
hardpan which in turn allows formation of a pond. It is only at the headwaters of Buck, Indian and
Mosquito Creeks in the eastern part of the county that the dense shale, siltstone and sandstone of the
bedrock make pond or lake construction feasible. Appropriate water storage sites would be limited to
small areas in the middle to upper portions of these streams.
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Manmade, Historical and Cultural Features
Transportation Links
Harrison County, while heavily rural, is only 30 minutes west from a major metropolitan area and 35
minutes from an International Airport. Interstate 64 takes people from downtown Louisville, Kentucky
to the center of Harrison County. State Highway 62 is also a feeder for the central part of the county,
providing quick access to five of our parks. U.S. Highway 150 is an east- west feeder for the northern
part of the county, again 30 minutes from the Louisville market. One of our most heavily used parks is
located off U.S. Highway 150. The southern part of the County which is where another one of our parks
is located is serviced by State Highways 111 and 11. This southern park is the most remote of our parks
from the Louisville market but is closest to the Horseshoe Casino and is adjacent to the Casino’s golf
course.
Industry
Harrison County has several industrial developments scattered throughout the county with the bulk
being located in the Corydon area at its industrial park and at the new industrial park at Lanesville. Both
these parks are located in close proximity to the I64 corridor with a new pharmaceutical distribution
center being built at the new Lanesville Interchange. Five of our seven parks are located within 15
minutes of these hubs of commerce.
Harrison County Parks History
The Harrison County Parks Department was started nearly 50 years ago in 1967 with the donation of the
3 acre Walter Q. Gresham Park at Lanesville, Indiana. This donation came from the Franklin Township
Athletic Club. Since that time the Park’s system has grown to seven different park facilities with nearly
750 acres in land holdings, 2 pools, 2 lakes and numerous trails, including Indian Creek Trail. A new
property acquisition of the 93 acre Morvin’s Landing is a long anticipated addition to the Parks system.
This is the site where Morgan’s Raiders first crossed into the Northern Territory. Acquisition is currently
pending.
Historic Harrison County
Historic areas abound in Harrison County. The first inhabitants were Native Americans who quarried the
area’s flint for tools and arrowheads. Remains of these industries can be seen at the Indian Flint
Quarries in Washington Township and the Indian Works in Heth Township. Early herds of buffalo beat a
path across southern Indiana which run parallel to and south of what is now State Road 150. This path
was later used by settlers as a road into the area. Settlers also came to Harrison County via the Ohio
River in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Settlements were initially concentrated near the Ohio River but
soon began to spread northward along Blue River, Big Indian Creek and Buck Creek. Squire Boone,
brother of Daniel Boone, was an early settler and is buried in a small cave above the mill he operated on
Buck Creek.
The County was organized in 1809 and named after General William Henry Harrison, who later became
governor of the Indiana Territory and the ninth president of the United States. Harrison, as governor of
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the Indiana Territory, moved the territorial capitol from Vincennes to Corydon. It was here that the
state constitution was written and Corydon became the first state capitol when Indiana entered the
Union as the nineteenth state in 1816.
A number of historic buildings and monuments are associated with this period in Harrison County’s
history. The limestone structure that was used as Indiana’s first capitol building stands in the public
square in downtown Corydon. The building was completed in 1816 and is now a State Memorial. The
First Capitol hosts thousands of school children each year on field trips, many of whom stop at
Hayswood Nature Reserve for their lunch break and visit the Battle of Corydon Memorial Park. Located
about one block north of the Capitol is the Constitution Elm Memorial. The elm tree under which the
first constitution of the State of Indiana was drafted lived until the early 1920s. The WPA built a
sandstone structure around the stump of this tree which is now maintained as a State Memorial. Behind
this memorial is the Old Westfall Home, a log house which is credited with being the oldest home
standing in Corydon. A house built in 1817 within sight of the Capitol became the Governor William
Hendricks Headquarters and Residence. Now part of the First State Capitol Site Memorial, the building
housed the Governor’s Office in a corner room, and the remaining rooms were used by the Governor’s
family as a residence.
Corydon also figured prominently in Civil War history as the site of one of the only two battles fought on
northern soil. (The other battle site is at Gettysburg.) The Battle of Corydon took place on July 9, 1863
when Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and 2,500 men known as Morgan’s Raiders crossed the
Ohio River into Indiana at Morvin’s Landing. Using the steamer Alice Dean, General Morgan ferried his
men into Indiana, then set fire to her and she sank in the Ohio River near the mouth of Buck Creek. The
remains of the steamer are still buried at the site.
General Morgan led his men north through Harrison County, and they were met by 500 men of the
Corydon Home Guard just south of Corydon where they engaged in battle. After driving back the Home
Guard, Morgan proceeded into the town of Corydon and terrified citizens and shopkeepers by looting
the stores for provisions. The site of the battle is now designated a National Historic Landmark and is
managed by the Parks Department as the Battle of Corydon Memorial Park.
Harrison County hosts a number of annual and cultural events. The Harrison County Fair, held annually,
is the longest continuously running fair in Indiana. Also held annually, the World on the Square Festival
celebrates the food and culture of many nationalities and peoples. Throughout the summer months the
public square around the historic Old Capitol is filled with people who come to the Friday Night Concerts
on the Square. These concerts feature many different groups and styles of music. The Hayswood
Theater in downtown Corydon is a community theater which stages four to six productions per year. The
Theater also hosts some productions of the Peacock Children’s Theater, a regional theater for children.
Within the last year a new Artisan Center has opened in downtown Corydon and features the diverse
work of several artisans from the area.
Given the county’s rich history and its importance to the settlement and development of Indiana, there
are many properties that would make excellent additions to the Harrison County Parks System. One site
that has long been considered is the property known as Morvins Landing. This 93 acre site located on
the Ohio River is best known as the location where Morgan’s Raiders crossed the Ohio River, scuttled a
steamboat and began their foray into Indiana and the Northern Territory. The property was also a
crossing for the Underground Railroad and had an operational ferry until 1966. Since 1967 there have
been several attempts to establish a park at this location and finally, with an award from the
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Bicentennial Nature Trust of $186,000, the property is being purchased. The balance of the $372,000
purchase price is being split between the Harrison County Community Foundation and Harrison County
riverboat funds. We anticipate closing on the property summer of 2014.
Initially this property will operate as an undeveloped Nature Preserve. A special endowment is being
established for this park and will help fund operational and capital projects. Future plans may include;
parking areas, interpretive trails, bathrooms and a public boat ramp with access to the Ohio River. This
site also includes habitat area for Passion Flower and Mercury and the development of more habitat
area for these plants will be a priority as the management plan is finalized.
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Social and Economic Factors
Population
Population Over Time
Total Population
Change Since 1990
Pct. Change Since 1990
Population Projections
Change Since 2010
Pct. Change Since 2010
1990
28,890
2010
39,364
1997
34,070
4,180
14%
2002
35,066
5,176
17.3%
2007
36,970
7,080
23.7%
2012
39,134
9,244
30.9%
2015
41,466
2,102
5.3%
2020
43,254
3,890
9.9%
2025
44,785
5,421
13.8%
2030
45,988
6,624
16.8%
Source: Indiana Business Research Center; 2010 Data is census count from U.S. Census Bureau
According to the 2010 census, there were 39,364 residents of Harrison County. The population of
Harrison County continues to grow at the rate of approximately 14% per year, more than double the rate
for the entire state of Indiana (6.6% annually).
According to the Census Bureau’s 2008-2012 American Community Survey estimates:
• The median age of residents was 40.2 years
• 50% Male; 50% Female
• 97.4% White; 0.5% Black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic
or Latino
• 27.1% between birth and 19 years, 23.6% between 20 and 39 years; 36.5% between 40 and 64
years; 13.8% over 65 years.
• 33.7% of 15,192 households have individuals under 18 years; 25.3% of households have
individuals age 65 years or over
• 14.3% of total population is disabled; 4.5% of population under 18 is disabled; 17.2% of
population over 65 is disabled
Economics
According to the 2010 US Census, Harrison County had a 9.2% unemployment rate among those
age 16 and above
Median household income in 2010: $ 52,184; average per capita income = $ 23,591
Families below the poverty level: 8.4%
Employment in Harrison County: largest employment sector – education, service and health
care and social assistance = 21.7% of civilian workforce; second largest employment sector –
manufacturing = 17.7%
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Housing
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Average household size: 2.68 persons
16,534 total housing units
1,342 housing units vacant
81.7% of units are owner-occupied
Education
42.5 % of population 25 years or older are high school graduates
29.8% have some college or earned Associate’s Degree
14.5 % hold Bachelor’s Degree or higher
Summary
Harrison County is predominantly white
Evenly split between male and female
Slightly higher than average unemployment rate
Below the Federal Median Wage Average
Above the State Median Wage Average for Household
Significantly lower percentage of residents have a high school degree or better than State
average
Above the state poverty average
Demographics and the Future of Parks and Recreation in Harrison County
The data cited above paint a picture of Harrison County residents as a relatively homogenous group in
terms of ethnicity, gender, and education level; primarily low to moderate income individuals and
families.
Given these statistics, is fair to assume that many Harrison County residents rely on the county parks as
their primary source for recreation, family gatherings, outings and vacations. These needs have driven
the base level of our parks operations since its inception.
When we look to the future and how we want the community to grow we find that the development of
public spaces, parks and trails play an ever increasing role in luring new industry and residents to the
area. Quality of life has been linked to a community’s ability to attract and maintain a more affluent and
educated population base. High quality parks and trails systems rank highly as things people indicate
add quality to their lives and community. Recent studies indicate that for every $1 invested in parks,
$10 in economic benefits is realized. This would indicate that a community that wants to grow, retain
their best residents, lure new business, and attract new residents with higher incomes which will
increase the tax base need to invest in parks, trails and public spaces.
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Accessibility and Universal Design Compliance
The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 intended that reasonable accommodations be made to
Facilities and Programs so that all individuals with disabilities might access and use them, allowing them
to more fully participate in the community. HCP has a commitment to making as many of its offerings
accessible to people with disabilities as is feasible and has set in place mechanisms to ensure this
happens.
Having over 50 employees, the County has designated the County Auditor Karen Engleman as its ADA
Coordinator. To better serve the community HCP has designated Superintendent Rand Heazlitt as ADA
Coordinator for the Parks Department. He may be reached at (812)738-8236 or email
[email protected]. All complaints and enquiries will be responded to within 7 business days.
Information regarding ADA requirements can be found at each park’s information boards, the main
office and the county website. The HCP office can be contacted for additional information or alternative
formats to communicate regulations and necessary information.
Since funding is tight and the cost of modifications can be costly, HCP has sought additional funding to
address accessibility issues. To this end, an endowment was established at the Harrison County
Community Foundation using matching money from the Kellogg Foundation. The fund’s intent is to
increase Access to Recreation for people with disabilities. This endowment has already helped provide
funding for over a mile of accessible trails and modifications to the flooring in two cabins, making them
accessible to people with disabilities and paved access from parking areas to shelters. While the
endowment is modest, it can be built upon and continue to help fund projects for years to come.
In our initial self-survey in 2008 several areas needing to be addressed were identified, and many of
these have been corrected. The concept of Universal Design and ADA compliance is a primary
consideration for all new projects. While not every trail or park feature can be made accessible, it is the
intent of HCP to ensure that there is a reasonable offering of accessible facilities and activities for People
with Disabilities and that, as funds allow, facilities that could and should be accessible are made so. The
following represents a list of current areas on which HCP plans to focus to increase overall accessibility
the next five years. Costs provided are estimates.
System wide
• Be able to provide copies of policies and procedures in alternative formats and languages, like
Spanish and Braille. $1,500
• Update staff orientation and training materials on how to properly interact with People with
Disabilities. $1,000
Hayswood Park
• Replacement of playground equipment. $25,000
Buffalo Trace Park
• Replacement of playground equipment. $25,000
• Upgrade Main Shelter house Restroom Facilities to bring to ADA standards. $50,000
• Modify Aluminum Fishing Pier to meet ADA guidelines. $5,000
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South Harrison Park
• Replacement of playground equipment. $25,000
• New benches for Handicap Shower stalls. $750
Battle Park
• Accessible Restroom Facility. $65,000
Noe’s Rest Park
• Accessible Bathroom Facility. $50,000
• New Accessible Playground Equipment. $20,000
While this is not an exhaustive list of upgrades needed to facilities, it does indicate those that have the
highest priority regarding compliance and overall public need.
ADA Compliance Statement can be found in Appendix D.
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Public Participation
The only true way for HCP to measure if we are meeting the public’s need is by asking them. One of the
best ways to do this is too be involved in the community. HCP Leadership makes it a point to attend
meetings and gatherings where the parks are a topic or focus. Examples are public meetings of the
Commissioners, Council and Town Boards and meetings of parks focused groups like friends groups,
advisory boards and festival planning sessions. Attending these meetings helps keep the parks up to
date with community concerns and priorities. In this manner little things can be corrected and dealt with
before they become big things and the true needs of the community can be measured as it unfolds.
HCP also collects feedback in more formal ways. The first is an exit rating card given to customers who
use the parks, especially those who camp and rent cabins. Respondents rank the quality of service
received, condition of facilities and can provide suggestions for improvements. A summary of these exit
ratings can be found in Appendix A.
The second formal feedback collection method is planned focused groups of key stakeholders and the
public at-large. The first meeting was held on January 8th at the park office and was by invitation to
eleven key stakeholders representing county government, friend’s organizations, advisory boards, local
extension office and athletic leagues. Nine of the eleven invitees attended, and those who did not
attend provided input outside of the meeting. An outside facilitator was brought in to run the meeting
and help elicit true and unbiased input. The following outlines the process:
9 Stakeholders and 3 board members and the Superintendent attended
Parks staff and board members were there only to observe or answer questions if needed
Parks staff explained the planning process
A standardized tool was administered to gain baseline information from each of the participant
After completing the baseline information questionnaire the facilitator lead a focused discussion
regarding what the parks should plan to do the next five years.
Identified issues were broken out into three categories administrative/financial, Physical
Facilities, New Projects/Acquisitions
Three additional public focus groups were held which followed the process outlined above;
Rotary Club in Corydon on February 11, 2014 approximately 25 five people were in attendance.
The baseline information questionnaire was used as a standardized tool to gain public input.
o Elizabeth Public Library on March 31, 2014, very low attendance 2 people from the community
were present and were offered to complete baseline questionnaire and provide input. Only one
person chose to complete form the other was interested in finding out information about our
proposed Lake project at South Harrison Park.
o Palmyra at the Senior Center on April 1, 2014. This meeting was better attended with 9 people
from the public attending. Most of those in attendance were representatives of the Buffalo
Trace Advisory Board. Those in attendees were asked to complete the baseline information
tool.
The results generated by the baseline information tool responses from all meetings are summarized
in Appendix B. Input from the focused discussions are summarized below in the Issues from Public
Input section.
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Finally, the Parks Department solicited feedback by making the baseline information tool available for
completion online. Availability of the tool and an invitation to complete it were advertised through a
posting on our Facebook page. Data from Facebook indicated that 3714 people saw the post inviting
them to complete the survey. There were 120 respondents who completed at least part of the survey.
The results are shown in Appendix C.
There was a remarkable degree of agreement among participants in all meetings and survey
respondents, though suggestions for new projects and acquisitions tended to be weighted more heavily
toward improvements at the parks closest to the meeting location.
The final plan was made available for public review on March 8, 2014 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and
advertised in the Corydon Democrat. No members of the public chose to review the plan. One member
of the public submitted written comments on the plan.
Published notices of meetings for public input and final plan review can be found in appendix E.
Needs Analysis
As is true for most Parks systems, funds and resources are at a premium, so we have done all the tallying
and analysis of information from each of the various data collection processes in house. Common
threads and themes have been identified and woven into the final plan. Issues were prioritized
according to financial constraints and opportunities. Public input alone cannot drive the priorities for
HCP as there are considerations and compliance issues that often fall out of the public scope of
knowledge and must be included in our priorities. Not every concern or need can be or is addressed in
this plan; some things are handled through adjustments to day to day operation. Our aim is to hone in
on those essential key issues. We have taken this information along with the public input to develop an
action plan for the next 5 years. This plan and its priorities are ambitions but it is felt that HCP is at a
point where it must invest heavily to meet the needs of current and future Harrison County residents.
The county has not chosen to fund parks project through Bond Issues because it has revenue that is
generated by Riverboat Gaming. The county has chosen to fund capital development from these
revenues rather than by Bond Issue. This strategy is likely to continue unless Riverboat revenue changes
or a project is deemed too costly, but still important enough to fund.
Issues from Public Input
Focused discussions yielded the following input on priorities:
Administrative/Financial
• Increase park revenue
• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy
• Build endowment to fund capital and operational costs
• Eliminate gate fees for County residents
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Physical Facilities
•
•
•
•
Implement a new comprehensive maintenance schedule
Paint buildings at South Harrison Park
Resurface Deck at Rhoads Pool
Expand Community Gardens at Rhoads pool
New Projects and Acquisitions
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Complete property acquisition of Morvin’s landing and begin development
Build pool at Buffalo Trace Park
Build splash Pad at Buffalo Trace Park
Add splash pad to Rhodes pool
Build Lake at South Harrison Park
Build Cabins at South Harrison Park on Lake and/or thematic
Build a Campground and Cabins at Hayswood Park
Build more Cabins at Buffalo Trace Park
Connect Indian Creek Trail with downtown Corydon
New Facilities Location Map
See Appendix F for map of current and new facilities.
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Priorities and Action Schedule
PARK SYSTEM-WIDE PRIORITIES
•
•
•
•
•
•
Develop strategy to increase park revenue
Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategy
Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance program and schedule
Install Wi Fi access in all major parks
Build Parks endowment
Complete acquisition of Morvin’s Landing
ACTION PLAN FOR EACH PARK
Year
Goal
Hayswood Nature Reserve
Projected Cost
2015
New Parking Area
$ 30,000
2016
Secondary access route through park
$ 35,000
2019
Seal existing leak in lake
$ 200,000
2018
2014
2015
Finish Indian Creek Trail
Alternate high water trail route to Rothrock Bridge
Additional Shelter House by lake
2019
Camping area
Unknown
2015
Pave loop area
$ 50,000
2017
Park Master Plan
$ 50,000
2016
Install new ADA compliant playground equipment
$ 20,000
$ 2.5 million
$ 5,000
$ 35,000
Potential Funding
Sources
Park budget or
Riverboat funds
Park budget or
Riverboat funds
Grants and
Riverboat funds
Local and In DOT
Endowment
Park budget or
Riverboat funds
Depends on cost
estimates
Riverboat funds
and grants
Riverboat and
grants
Parks,
Endowments
South Harrison Park
2014
2016
Lake study
Build lake
2015
Park Master Plan
2016
2017
2015
Sewage treatment
Cabins
Toll House
$ 25,000 Riverboat
$750,000-1 million Riverboat and
Grants
$ 60,000 Riverboat and
Grants
Unknown Grants, Riverboat
$ 750,000 Grants, Riverboat
$ 25,000 Park budget or
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2017
2016
2014
2014
2019
New Trail
If lake constructed, construct fishing pier
Winterize restrooms
Upgrade water hydrants at campsites to frost-free
type
W. Q. Gresham Park
Renovate shelter and restroom
Rhoads Pool
Establish Skate Park
2015
2015
2014
Install water slide
Resurface pool deck
Expand Community Gardens
2017
2017
Noe’s Rest Park
Rebuild shelter
Install new ADA compliant playground equipment
2017
Construct new ADA compliant restroom
2017
Battle of Corydon Park
Construct new ADA compliant restroom
2017
2017
2016
Sales area
Group meeting room with kitchen
Park Master Plan
2018
$ 150,000
$ 25,000
$ 7,500
$ 2,000
Riverboat funds
Grants, Riverboat
Grants, Riverboat
Park budget
Park Budget
$ 50,000 Park Budget
$ 200,000 Riverboat and
grants
$ 4,000 Parks, Grants
$ 15,000 Parks, Grants
$ 2,000 Parks
$ 25,000 Parks
$ 20,000 Parks,
Endowments
$ 50,000 Parks,
Endowments
$ 50,000 Parks,
Endowments
$ 55,000 Grants, Riverboat
$ 60,000 Grants, Riverboat
$ 30,000 Grants, Riverboat
Buffalo Trace Park*
2019
2019
2019
2019
2018
2018
2017
2017
2017
2018
2015
2019
Install spray pad
$250,000
Construct two additional cabins
$150,000
Construct lodge in cabin area
$200,000
Upgrade restroom on Main Shelter
$ 50,000
Make fishing pier ADA compliant
$ 5,000
Install new ADA compliant playground equipment
$ 25,000
Park Master Plan
$ 50,000
Morvin’s Landing (acquisition pending)
Construct trail with interpretive markers
$100,000
Construct parking area
$ 65,000
Construct new ADA compliant restrooms
$ 60,000
Park Master Plan
$ 50,000
Construct boat ramp
$ 1.2 million
Grants, Riverboat
Grants, Riverboat
Grants, Riverboat
Grants, Riverboat
Grants, Riverboat
Grants, Riverboat
Grants, Riverboat
Grants, Riverboat
Grants, Riverboat
Grants, Riverboat
Grants, Riverboat
Grants, Riverboat
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2015
2014
2015
2017
2018
2017
2015
2015
2015
2015
Acquire equipment and material to be used in all parks
4 new work utility vehicles
$ 25,000 Park budget or
Riverboat funds
Brush attachment for UTV to maintain paved trails
$ 4,000 Endowment
Pressure washing system to maintain paved trails
$ 3,500 Park budget
4 x 4 pickup truck
$ 40,000 Park budget or
Riverboat funds
Backhoe or another Bobcat
$ 20,000 Park budget or
Riverboat funds
Side-mounted Bush hog
$ 17,000 Park budget or
Riverboat funds
4 zero turn mowers
$ 12,500 Park budget or
Riverboat funds
Provide WiFi access in all major parks
$ 1,500 Parks budget
Develop and make copies of policies and
$ 1,500 Parks budget
procedures in alternative formats and languages
Update staff orientation and training to include
$ 1,000 Parks budget
working with people with disabilities
*This is leased property through 2019. Capital improvements are contingent on Parks securing
ownership of the property.
Board Resolution Adopting Plan:
See Appendix G.
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Appendices
Appendix A:
Park User Exit Survey Summary
Appendix B:
Summary of Baseline Information from Public Meetings
Appendix C:
Summary of Results from Online Survey
Appendix D:
ADA Compliance Statement
Appendix E:
Publication of Notices for Public Meetings and Final Plan Review
Appendix F:
Existing and New Facilities Map
Appendix G:
Board Resolution Adopting Plan
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Appendix A
Summary of Consumer Surveys
Both Parks
1-Excellent 2-Great 3-Good 4-Not so good
5-Poor No Response
38
13
2
0
0
44
37
8
15
1
0
0
1
0
0
23
11
9
2
0
8
38
11
2
1
0
1
1
2
3
4
5
13
2
1
0
0
15
13
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
Cleanliness of the restroom facilities?
7
2
5
2
0
How well was the park maintained?
13
2
0
1
0
South Harrison Park
1
2
3
4
5
How pleased were you with your overall visit?
25
11
1
0
0
Courteousness of the staff?
Cleanliness of the park?
29
24
8
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
Cleanliness of the restroom facilities?
16
9
4
0
0
8
How well was the park maintained?
25
9
2
0
0
1
How pleased were you with your overall visit?
Courteousness of the staff?
Cleanliness of the park?
Cleanliness of the restroom facilities?
How well was the park maintained?
Total Respondents = 53
Buffalo Trace Park
How pleased were you with your overall visit?
Courteousness of the staff?
Cleanliness of the park?
Appendix B
Stakeholder Baseline Information
Public Meeting Survey Results
Rotary
Elizabeth
Palmyra
How often do you use the parks?
Total
14 respondents
Question 1
Daily
1
1
7.14%
Weekly
3
3
21.43%
Monthly
3
1
4
28.57%
Occasionally
5
1
6
42.86%
Never
0
0.00%
Question 2
When you use the parks, what seasons do you visit them the most? (Check all that apply.)
Spring
4
1
5
10
71.43%
Summer
7
1
4
12
85.71%
Fall
4
1
4
9
64.29%
Winter
0
0.00%
Never
0
0.00%
Question 3
What parks do you use the most? (Check all that apply.)
Buffalo Trace
3
5
8
57.14%
Hayswood
8
1
9
64.29%
Gresham
1
1
7.14%
South Harrison
3
1
4
28.57%
Rhoads Pool
3
3
21.43%
Noe's
1
1
7.14%
Question 4
Rate the condition of the parks' physical facilities overall? (Shelters, campsites, pools, bathrooms)
Excellent
1
1
2
14.29%
Good
5
1
4
10
71.43%
Average
2
2
14.29%
Needs Improvement
0
0.00%
Poor
0
0.00%
Question 5
Excellent
Good
Average
Needs Improvement
Poor
Question 6
Excellent
Good
Average
Needs Improvement
Poor
Question 7
Excellent
Good
Average
Needs Improvement
Poor
No Response
Question 8
Excellent
Above average
Average
Needs Improvement
Poor
No Response
Question 9
Excellent
Above average
Average
Needs Improvement
Poor
Haven't used
How would you rate the condition of the physical facilities at the park you use most?
1
1
1
3
21.43%
5
1
3
9
64.29%
2
1
3
21.43%
0
0.00%
0
0.00%
How would you rate the way staff maintain parks properties? (Mow the grass, pick up garbage, clean bathrooms, etc.)
1
6
1
2
2
1
1
4
8
1
1
0
28.57%
57.14%
7.14%
7.14%
0.00%
How would you rate the professionalism of staff at the parks? (Courteous, friendly, responsive, knowledgeable, etc.)
3
3
1
1
2
3
1
5
7
1
0
0
1
35.71%
50.00%
7.14%
0.00%
0.00%
7.14%
How would you rate the way the parks system is administered? (Fiscal management, responsive to public needs, manages systemic priorities, etc.)
2
1
3
1
3
21.43%
4
5
35.71%
3
21.43%
1
1
7.14%
0
0.00%
1
1
7.14%
How would you rate the Harrison County Parks system compared to other County's park systems?
1
1
7.14%
5
5
10
71.43%
2
2
14.29%
0
0.00%
0
0.00%
1
1
7.14%
Question 10
Do you think the Parks have a positive economic impact on the community?
Strongly Agree
5
5
10
71.43%
Agree
3
1
4
28.57%
Disagree
0
0.00%
Strongly Disagree
0
0.00%
Economic liability
0
0.00%
Question 11
Do you think owning land next to park property increases its value?
Yes
3
4
7
50.00%
No
0
0.00%
Don't Know
5
1
1
7
50.00%
Question 12
How do you think the parks should be funded? (Check all that apply.)
Taxes
6
1
5
12
85.71%
Riverboat
5
1
4
10
71.43%
User Fees
5
1
5
11
78.57%
Endowments
5
1
3
9
64.29%
For profit enterprises
1
1
3
5
35.71%
Lease of Facilities
4
1
3
8
57.14%
Public funds not support
1
1
7.14%
Question 13
Do you think having a high quality Parks System is a consideration for individuals or companies to locate in Harrison County?
Yes
6
1
5
12
85.71%
No
0
0.00%
Don't Know
2
2
14.29%
Question 14
Do you think we spend too much money on the parks?
Yes
0
0.00%
No
7
5
12
85.71%
Don't Know
1
1
2
14.29%
What is the number one thing you would like to see the parks accomplish in the next 5 years?
More nature trails with information
More camping sites
To work more on the facilities at Rhoads Pool
Downtown park area for kids
Better distribution of information about the different parks: services provided, costs of operations, benefits achieved, improvements needed
Build the lake
Sprinkler system for child play (splash pad)
At Buffalo Trace: more cabins, water park, clean up lake, more activities, more campsites
Maintain all facilities, preserving first and foremost the state of current possessions, then increase overnight camping and lodging opportunities
while preserving a park-like atmosphere
Appendix C
Initial Report
Last Modified: 03/25/2014
1. How often do you use the parks?
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Answer
Never
Less than
Once a Month
Once a Month
2-3 Times a
Month
Once a Week
2-3 Times a
Week
Daily
Total
Response
0
%
0%
30
25%
23
19%
37
31%
11
9%
16
13%
3
120
3%
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Value
2
7
3.74
1.99
1.41
120
2. When you use the parks, what seasons do you visit them the most?
(Please check all that apply)
#
1
2
3
4
5
Answer
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Never
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Total Responses
Response
97
109
98
13
0
%
82%
92%
82%
11%
0%
Value
1
4
119
3. What parks do you use the most? (Please check all that apply)
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Answer
Buffalo Trace
Hayswood
Gresham
South Harrison
Rhoads Pool
Noe's Rest Park
Battle Park
None
Response
67
88
8
36
11
3
7
1
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Total Responses
%
56%
74%
7%
30%
9%
3%
6%
1%
Value
1
8
119
4. Rate the condition of the parks physical facilities overall. (Shelters,
campsites, pools, bathrooms, etc.)
#
1
2
3
4
5
Answer
Excellent
Good
Average
Needs
improvement
Poor
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Response
17
67
18
%
14%
56%
15%
14
12%
3
119
3%
100%
Value
1
5
2.32
0.90
0.95
119
5. How would you rate the condition of the physical facilities at the
park you use most?
#
1
2
3
4
5
Answer
Excellent
Good
Average
Needs
Improvement
Poor
Total
Response
20
67
18
%
17%
56%
15%
12
10%
2
119
2%
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Value
1
5
2.24
0.83
0.91
119
6. How would you rate the way staff maintains park properties?
(Mowing, picking up garbage, cleaning bathrooms, etc.)
#
1
2
3
4
5
Answer
Excellent
Good
Average
Needs
Improvement
Poor
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Response
29
56
16
%
26%
51%
15%
8
7%
1
110
1%
100%
Value
1
5
2.05
0.79
0.89
110
7. How would you rate the professionalism of staff at the parks?
(Courteous, friendly, responsive, knowledgeable, etc.)
#
1
2
3
4
5
Answer
Excellent
Good
Average
Needs
Improvement
Poor
Total
Response
25
57
19
%
23%
53%
18%
5
5%
2
108
2%
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Value
1
5
2.09
0.76
0.87
108
8. How would you rate the way the parks system is administered?
(Fiscal management, responsive to public needs, manages systemic
priorities, etc.)
#
1
2
3
4
5
Answer
Excellent
Good
Average
Needs
Improvement
Poor
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Response
19
51
30
%
17%
46%
27%
9
8%
1
110
1%
100%
Value
1
5
2.29
0.78
0.88
110
9. How would you rate the Harrison County Parks system compared
to other County's park systems?
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
Answer
Excellent
Good
Average
Needs
Improvement
Poor
Haven't been to
any other
County's parks
Total
Response
17
46
23
%
15%
41%
21%
10
9%
3
3%
12
11%
111
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Value
1
6
2.75
2.15
1.47
111
10. Do you think the parks have a positive impact on the community?
#
1
2
3
4
5
Answer
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
I think the
parks are an
economic
liability
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Response
72
36
1
%
65%
32%
1%
1
1%
1
1%
111
100%
Value
1
5
1.41
0.43
0.65
111
11. Do you think owning land next to a park property increases its
value?
#
1
2
3
Answer
Yes
No
I don't know
Total
Response
60
17
34
111
%
54%
15%
31%
100%
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Value
1
3
1.77
0.80
0.89
111
12. How do you think the parks should be funded (check all that
apply)
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Answer
Taxes
Riverboat
User fees
Endowments
For profit
enterprises
Lease of
facilities
Public funds
shouldn't be
used to support
the parks
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Total Responses
Response
63
89
44
41
%
59%
84%
42%
39%
11
10%
41
39%
5
5%
Value
1
7
106
13. Do you think having a high quality parks system is a consideration
for individuals or companies to locate in Harrison County?
#
1
2
3
Answer
Yes
No
I don't know
Total
Response
86
9
16
111
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
%
77%
8%
14%
100%
Value
1
3
1.37
0.53
0.73
111
14. Do you think we spend too much money on the parks?
#
1
2
3
Answer
Yes
No
I don't know
Total
Statistic
Min Value
Max Value
Mean
Variance
Standard Deviation
Total Responses
Response
3
89
18
110
%
3%
81%
16%
100%
Value
1
3
2.14
0.17
0.42
110
15. What is the number one thing you would like to see the parks
accomplish in the next 5 years?
Text Response
24/7 bathrooms of some sort, or offseason.
An indoor park
maybe stocking fish better in the lakes at hayswood and buffalo trace.
a zero entrance pool at Rhoads and to continue to support the harrison county swim team.
more camp sites at buffalo trace
Sprinkle system for kids to play in
splash park at one of the facilities for kids in the summer.
I'd like the walking trail added on to. other than that, I like the ones I frequent as is.
more walking trails, scienic views
Expand and improve camping
More officers later at night, having sex at the park is a hip thing among the teenagers and drunks. I don't
want my kids seeing that!
Backwoods camping and cabins not stacked on top of each other.
Updates to Rhoads Pool
sewage at the modern sites
I would like to se a "mini lake" with fishing and ducks and South Harrison...a petting zoo would be nice
too but one thing at a time :)
Clean and stock buffalo trace and update shower house
maintain a clean and fun atmosphere, no fees to enter the parks
lake at south harridon
lower camping fees and bring your own firewood. It costs just as much to camp as it does to rent a
hotel!
more trails, camping for tents.
We love Buffalo Trace.We tried to go swimming at the beach last year but ended up leaving because of
the goose poop. It was every where. Seems like that would be a huge health risk.
I would like to see the parks host more festivals.
decent bathrooms and showers. vending machines or gift shop. bathrooms unlocked.
get rid of the nasty ducks pooping everyware
Complete the walking trails
Hayswood offer more activities
I would like to see a small staffed facility dedicated to environmental education and appreciation.
public tennis courts in Corydon
Maintained facilities.
more parks
support nature
be nice to see more seating areas along the parks.
I would like to see Indian Creek Trail finished. I would also like to see some new playground equipment
and restrooms along the trail at Hayswood.
community gatherings
a lake at south Harrison park. we have camped here and I always said it needed a lake.
more recreational avtivities for individuals with varying hobbies and interest
More trails
Partner with local providers to offer programming
more activities
connect walking trail at Hayswood with other walking trails in Corydon
Dump the mauckport civil war park.
get rid of the geese, they make a mess and are a helth hazzard
indoor pool at So. Harrison
Put in a dog park.
more children's areas and facilities
The completion of the walking trail at Hayswood Park.
Keep the Hayswood walking trail clean from mud and add more trails in the other parks.
WiFi
Trails cleaned up and marked MUCH better. More walking/biking paths
a city park in Corydon for kids
Renovate deterioratiing facilities
more play ground sets for kids
More things to do
stocking of fish in the lakes
Better equipment and more work done to the shelter house.
stocking fish
Expand walking trails
I would love to see hiking trails longer than 5 miles. No pavement, just dirt.
Find what can be done to get more people to use the park and aware that it does exist
More shelters built
Clean up parks, new swing sets, programs, have workers work not just sit around
Dog park mainly for dogs with a fence around the park.
More campsites
a lake at South Harrison would be nice
Maint. mowing. restrooms, and vandilisem
a swimming pool at Buffalo Trace Park
keep up with the baseball/softball fields
I would like to see a all-year facility at South Harrison you could rent. Something like families could rent
that is climate controlled
Mostly just to stay free or inexpensive admission for the public and to just stay maintained and well
kept. Alot of families cant afford vacations and go to the parks for some family time and recreation. In
these times so many things close due to expenses. Please just keep the parks open and maintained.
Swimming pool at Buffalo Trace. Too much goose waste on beach, unsafe sand on beach.
security from perverts
develop more camping and build more cabins
Statistic
Total Responses
Value
72
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2014 | THE CORYDON DEMOCRAT
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:
By virtue of a certified copy of a Decree to me directed from the Clerk of Circuit Court of Harrison County,
Indiana, in Cause No. 31C01-0712-MF-149 wherein
U.S. Bank National Association was Plaintiff, and Lisa
A. Striegel, et al. were Defendants, requiring me to
make the sum as provided for in said Decree with interest and costs, I will expose at public sale to the
highest bidder, on the 21st day of May, 2014 at the
hour(s) of 11:30 a.m., of said day, at 1445 Gardner
Lane Northwest, Corydon, IN 47112 Harrison County,
Indiana, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Harrison County, Indiana:
LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) ON BLOCK "C" IN
LORD SUBDIVISION OF TOWN OF CORYDON, INDIANA, LOCATED IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 3
SOUTH, RANGE 3 EAST, EXCEPTING THEREFROM,
PART OF LOTS ONE (1) AND TWO (2) OF BLOCK
"C" OF THE LORD SUBDIVISION OF THE TOWN OF
CORYDON, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT #1, THENCE SOUTH ALONG
THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT #1, 60 FEET TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT #1, THENCE
CONTINUE SOUTH 60 FEET ALONG THE EAST
LINE OF SAID LOT #2 TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT #2, THENCE WEST ALONG THE
SOUTH LINE 54 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE
NORTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID
LOTS, 120 FEET TO THE POINT ON THE NORTH
LINE OF SAID LOT #1, THENCE EAST ALONG SAID
NORTH LINE 54 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING .15 ACRE, MORE OR LESS.
Commonly known as: 1580 Hunter Lane, Corydon, IN
47112
Together with rents, issues, income, and profits
thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.
/s/ Rodney V. Seelye, Sheriff, Harrison County, IN
FOUTTY & FOUTTY, LLP
155 E. Market Street, Suite 605
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3219
(317) 632-9555
Foutty & Foutty, LLP is a debt collector. This firm is attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me directed from the Clerk of Harrison Circuit Court of Harrison
County, Indiana, in Cause No. 31C01-1311-MF-000112
wherein JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
was Plaintiff, and Gregory D. Brodfehrer a/k/a Gregory
Brodfehrer and Maria F. Brodfehrer a/k/a Maria Brodfehrer were Defendants, required me to make the sum
as provided for in said Decree with interest and cost, I
will expose at public sale to the highest bidder, on the
21st day of May, 2014 at the hour of 11:30 a.m., or as
soon thereafter as is possible, at 1445 Gardner Lane,
NW Suite 1000, Corydon, IN 47112, the fee simple of
the whole body of Real Estate in Harrison County, Indiana.
The following is a legal description prepared this 24th
day of November 1998 of real property being a part of
the Southeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 4
South, Range 4 East, Webster Township, Harrison
County, Indiana being depicted on a survey by Paul
Primavera & Associates, Inc. Job No. 98-7504, more
particularly described as follows: Beginning at a railroad spike at the Southeast corner of the Southeast
Quarter of Section 15; thence along the South line of
said Southeast Quarter North 88 degrees 22 minutes
37 seconds West 473.64 feet to a #4 reinforcing bar
with a yellow plastic cap stamped "Primavera S0131",
hereinafter referred to as a capped reinforcing bar;
thence North 03 degrees, 02 minutes 41 seconds
West, 192.82 feet to a capped reinforcing bar; thence
North 85 degrees, 32 minutes, 55 seconds East 485.16
feet to the East line of said Southeast Quarter thence
along said East line South 00 degrees, 00 minutes 00
seconds East 243.62 feet to the point of beginning,
containing 2.397 acres, more or less.
More commonly known as 2925 New Middletown Rd
SE, New Middletown, IN 47160
Parcel No. 31-14-15-400-027.000-022
Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation
or appraisement laws.
/s/ Rodney V. Seelye, Sheriff
Webster Township
The Sheriff's Department does not warrant the
accuracy of the street address published herein.
/s/ Daniel S. Tomson, Plaintiff Attorney, #23777-64
FEIWELL & HANNOY, P.C.
251 N. Illinois Street, Suite 1700
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1944
317-237-2727
NOTICE- Feiwell & Hannoy, P.C. is a debt collector.
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me directed from the Clerk of Circuit Court of Harrison County,
Indiana, in Cause No. 31C01-1306-MF-060 wherein
United States of America, acting through Rural Housing Service, its Successors and Assigns, United States
Department of Agriculture was Plaintiff, and Paula F.
Oller-Zabel fka Paula F. Poteet, Commissioner of Harrison County, Indiana, and Beneficial Indiana, Inc. d/b/a
Beneficial Mortgage Co., were Defendants, requiring
me to make the sum as provided for in said Decree
with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the
highest bidder, on the 21 day of May, 2014, at the hour
of 11:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as is possible, at
1445 Gardner Lane, Suite 1000, Corydon IN 47112,
the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate in Harrison County, Indiana.
Part of the northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 23, Township 2 south, Range 3 east,
Jackson Township, Harrison County, Indiana, more
particularly described as follows: Commencing at the
Northwest corner of the Southwest quarter of the
Northwest quarter of said section, thence with the West
line of said section, South 0 degrees 15” west, basis of
bearings this description 1533.03 feet to an iron pin,
this being the point of beginning, thence continuing
with the west line of said section, south 0 degrees 3’
15” west 308.03 feet to an iron pin in the Northern right
of way of State Highway #64 thence with said right of
way as follows: South 61 degrees 56’ 16” east 55.18
feet, south 71 degrees 36’ 40” east 92.96 feet to an
iron pin in said right of way, thence leaving said right of
way north 11 degrees 15’ 0” east 210.00 feet, thence
north 0 degrees 3’ 15” East 133.92 feet to an iron pin,
thence north 82 degrees 29’ 33” west 179.23 feet, to
the point of beginning, containing 1.261 acres, more or
less.
More commonly known as: 1990 State Road 64 NW,
Ramsey, Indiana 47166-8605
Parcel No. 31-05-23-303-004.000-011
Together with rents, issues, income, and profits
thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.
Sheriff of Harrison County
Jackson Township
Street Address: 1990 State Road 64 NW
Ramsey, Indiana 47166-8605
The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the
accuracy of the street addressed published herein
James E. Shinaver, Attorney for Plaintiff
Nelson & Frankenberger
3105 East 98th Street, Suite 170
Indianapolis, Indiana 46280
Attorney Number: 17553-29
NOTICE- Nelson & Frankenbeger is a debt collector.
This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
IN THE HARRISON CIRCUIT COURT, STATE OF INDIANA
WILLIAM ROY HALL and VIDA DIANE HALL, Plaintiffs
v.
KITCO EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION, Defendant
Cause No. 31C01-1308-PL-018
TO: Kitco Employees Credit Union, current address unknown
This Summons is to Kitco Employees Credit Union
regarding real property known as 1895 Pleasant Road
SE, Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana.
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that you have been sued in the
Harrison Circuit Court, Harrison County, Indiana, in an
action titled WILLIAM ROY HALL and VIDA DIANE
HALL vs. KITCO EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION,
Cause No.: 31C01-1308-PL-018 by the persons named
above as the Plaintiffs. This Summons by Publication
is specifically directed to Kitco Employees Credit Union
whose last known address was 900 West Market
Street, Suite 201, Louisville, Kentucky 40202.
The named Plaintiffs are represented by Jason A.
Lopp, Attorney I.D. #21351-29, WYATT, TARRANT &
COMBS, LLP, 120 West Spring Street, P.O. Box 649,
New Albany, Indiana 47151-0649. The nature of the
suit against the parties is to quiet title and cancel certain judgments liens held by Kitco Employees Credit
Union against the property at 1895 Pleasant Road SE,
Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an Answer or
other response in writing to the Complaint of must be
filed by either you or your attorney within thirty (30)
days of the last publication of this notice, and if you fail
to do so, the Court may issue a Judgment against you
and grant Plaintiff’s complaint for quiet title.
If you have a claim against Plaintiff arising from the
same issue, you must assert it in your written Answer
or response.
Dated: 3-28-14
/s/ Sally A. Whitis, Clerk, Harrison Circuit Court
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES:
By virtue of a certified copy of a Decree to me directed from the Clerk of Circuit Court of Harrison County,
Indiana, in Cause No. 31C01-1310-MF-106 wherein
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association was
Plaintiff, and Rickie L. Minton a/k/a Rickie Minton, et al.
were Defendants, requiring me to make the sum as
provided for in said Decree with interest and costs, I
will expose at public sale to the highest bidder, on the
21st day of May, 2014 at the hour(s) of 11:30 a.m., of
said day, at 1445 Gardner Lane Northwest, Corydon,
IN 47112 Harrison County, Indiana, the fee simple of
the whole body of Real Estate in Harrison County, Indiana:
PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST,
BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF A
7 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FORMERLY CONVEYED
BY CHARLOTTE W. SHIREMAN, SURVIVOR OF
BENJAMIN SHIREMEN TO CALVIN SHIREMEN IN
SAID QUARTER SECTION, AND AT A POINT IN THE
COUNTY ROAD, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH WITH
SAID ROAD 285 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE EAST
A DISTANCE OF 333 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO A
POINT IN BUCK CREEK, THENCE NORTH FOLLOWING SAID CREEK 185 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A
POINT, THENCE ON A NORTHWESTERLY COURSE
330 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 2 1/4 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
EXCEPT, A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER
OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 22,
TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION,
THENCE EAST WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
QUARTER, QUARTER, BASIS OF BEARINGS THIS
DESCRIPTION 373.00 FEET TO A RAILROAD SPIKE
IN THE CENTER OF A COUNTY ROAD, THENCE
WITH THE COUNTY ROAD AS FOLLOWS: NORTH
26° 45' 25" EAST 268.00 FEET, NORTH 31° 46' 25"
EAST 29.33 FEET, THIS BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUING WITH SAID ROAD
NORTH 31° 25" EAST 20.00 FEET THENCE LEAVING SAID ROAD SOUTH 62° 13' 35" EAST 332.17
FEET TO THE CORNER OF BUCK CREEK, THENCE
WITH THE CENTER OF BUCK CREEK SOUTH 11°
23' 41" WEST 20.80 FEET THENCE LEAVING BUCK
CREEK NORTH 62° 13' 35" WEST 339.43 FEET, TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.154
ACRES, MORE OR LESS. LEAVING HEREIN TO BE
CONVEYED 2.096 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Commonly known as: 3381 Lake Road SE,
Corydon, IN 47112
Tax Key#: 31-14-22-100-020.000-022
Together with rents, issues, income, and profits
thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.
/s/ Rodney V. Seelye, Sheriff, Harrison, County, IN
FOUTTY & FOUTTY, LLP
155 E. Market Street, Suite 605
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3219
317-632-9555
Foutty & Foutty, LLP is a debt collector. This firm is attempting to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE
TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me directed from then Clerk of Circuit Court of Harrison County,
Indiana, in Cause Number 31C01-1307-MF-71, wherein U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a/k/a U.S.
Bank N.A., was Plaintiff, and Olivia R. Lewis and
Steven R. Lewis were Defendants, requiring me to
make the sum as provided for in said Decree with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder, on the 21st day of May, 2014, at the hour
of 11:30 am or as soon thereafter as is possible at
Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, the fee simple of
the whole body of Real Estate in 1583 Old Hwy 135
SW, Corydon, IN 47112 as follows:
LOT 6 IN SHILOH TERRACE SUBDIVISION,
RECORDED JULY 21, 1998 IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGE
103, HARRISON COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE,
HARRISON COUNTY, INDIANA.
More commonly known as: 1583 Old Hwy 135 SW,
Corydon, IN 47112
Parcel # 31-13-12-401-005.000-007
Together with rents, issues, income, and profits
thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation of appraisement laws.
/s/ Rodney V. Seelye, Sheriff of Harrison County
Harrison Township
1583 Old Hwy 135 SW, Corydon, IN 47112
The Sheriff’s Department does not warrant the
accuracy of the street address published herein.
Plaintiff Attorney
Attorney No. IN Bar #18326-82
IN Bar # 23999-74
IN Bar #29845-82
Septtimous Taylor
Septtimous Taylor, II
Craig Brunson
4830 Towne Square Court, Owensboro, KY 42301
The law firm of Septtimous Taylor may be considered
a debt collector under Federal Law. This is an attempt
to collect a debt, and any information obtaned will be
used for that purpose.
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the North Harrison Community School Corporation, Ramsey, IN on or before 10:00 a.m. (EDT) on
April 18, 2014 at the Office of the Superintendent,
1260 Highway 64 NW, Ramsey, IN 47166 on the following items.
(2) 2001 International Bluebird 66 Passenger
School Buses
Manual Trans
Hydraulic Brakes
These items were declared surplus property at the
North Harrison Community School Corporation School
Board meeting on March 12, 2014.
Individuals wishing to inspect the buses before placing a bid should contact the Superintendent’s Office at
812-347-2407.
The reserve bid on these buses is $3,000.00
The North Harrison Community School Corporation
reserves the right to reject all bids.
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY,
STATE OF INDIANA
IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF DIANE LOUISE
SEFTON
CAUSE NO. 31C01-1403-MI-22
On March 19, 2014 a petition for name change was
filed by Diane Louise Sefton seeking to change her
name to Dyan Louise Sefton. This petition will be
heard by the Court on the 4th day of June, 2014 at
11:00 a.m. o’clock. Any person has a right to appear at
the hearing and to file objections to the requested
name change.
/s/ Sally A. Whitis, Clerk
Susan E. Schultz, Supreme Court No. 15667-14
Attorney for Petitioner
127 E. Chestnut St., Suite 1
Corydon, IN 47112
812-738-1900
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HARRISON COUNTY,
STATE OF INDIANA
IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE
OF DOROTHY L. READER, DECEASED.
Cause Number: 31C01-1403-EU-20
Notice is hereby given that Lana Jo Tucker and Mary
Patrice Tucker, were, on the 18th day of March 2014,
appointed Personal Representatives of the Estate of
DOROTHY L. READER, deceased, who died on February 27, 2014.
All persons who have claims against this estate,
whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months
from the date of the first publication of this notice, or
within nine (9) months after the decedent's death,
whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever
barred.
Dated at Corydon, Indiana, this 18th day of March,
2014.
/s/ Sally A. Whitis, Clerk, Harrison Circuit Court
Prepared By:
Harold E. Dillman, Attorney No. 4529-31
Dillman, Chastain, Byrd, LLC
219 N. Capitol Ave., Corydon, Indiana 47112
(812) 738-2100
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
IN THE HARRISON CIRCUIT COURT
STATE OF INDIANA, COUNTY OF HARRISON SS:
IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: Roscoe Derek Hall,
Petitioner.
CASE NO. 31C01-1403-MI-21
Petitioner Roscoe Derek Hall, a resident of Harrison
County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that he has filed a
Verififed Petition for Change of Name in the Harrison
Circuit Court requesting that his name be changed to
R. Derek Hall.
Notice is further given that a hearing will be held on
said Petition on the 4th day of June, 2014 at 10:30 o’clock a.m.
Any person has the right to appear at the hearing
and to file objections in court.
/s/ Roscoe Derek Hall
ATTEST: /s/ Sally A. Whitis, Clerk
Harrison Circuit Court
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NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me directed from the Clerk of Circuit Court of Harrison County,
Indiana, in Cause No. 31C01-1212-MF-000186 wherein
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. was Plaintiff, and James B.
Shockley, Jr.; Midland Funding, LLC, as Assignee of
Wells Fargo Bank, NA; were Defendants, requiring me
to make the sum as provided for in said Decree with
interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the
highest bidder, on the 21st day of May, 2014, at the
hour of 11:30 a.m. or as soon thereafter as is possible,
at 1445 Gardner Ln. NW, Suite 1000, Corydon, IN
47112, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate
in Harrison County, Indiana.
Lot #7: A part of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter and the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 18, Township 5 South, Range 4
East, Boone Township, Harrison County, Indiana, more
particularly described as follows: Commencing at a
spike in the center of the county road marking the center of said Section; thence with said county road North
06 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds West 404.63 feet
to a point; thence North 07 degrees 09 minutes 31
seconds West 128.94 feet to a point; thence North 04
degrees 03 minutes 49 seconds East 147.52 feet to a
point; thence North 52 degrees 50 minutes 38 seconds
East 83.00 feet to a point; thence South 86 degrees 30
minutes 37 seconds East, 38.94 feet to a point; thence
South 73 degrees 17 minutes 43 seconds East 63.26
feet to a point; thence South 77 degrees 40 minutes 33
seconds East 147.00 feet to a point; thence leaving
said road South 10 degrees 02 minutes 51 seconds
East 652.34 feet to a point; thence South 84 degrees
55 minutes 30 seconds West 373.61 feet to a point in
the center of said road; thence with said road North
06 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds West 404.63 feet
to the point of beginning. Containing 5.537 acres more
or less.
Lot #8: A part of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter and the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 18, Township 5 South, Range 4
East, Boone Township, Harrison County, Indiana, more
particularly described as follows: Commencing at a
spike in the center of the county road marking the center of said Section; thence with said county road South
06 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds East 404.63 feet to
the true point of beginning; thence leaving said county
road North 84 degrees 55 minutes 30 seconds East
373.61 feet to a point; thence South 10 degrees 02
minutes 51 seconds East 600.33 feet to a point; thence
South 45 degrees 26 minutes 38 seconds West 200.07
feet to a point; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00
seconds West 280.50 feet to a point in the center of
said county road; thence North 04 degrees 24 minutes
23 seconds West 700.52 feet to a point of beginning.
Containing 6.495 acres more or less.
More commonly known as: 8450 Otterbein Road, Laconia, IN 47135-8667
Parcel No.: 31-18-18-400-001.000-003
Together with rents, issues, income, and profits
thereof, said sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.
Sheriff of Harrison County
Boone Township
Street Address: 8450 Otterbein Road,
Laconia, IN 47135-8667
The Sheriff's Department does not warrant the
accuracy of the street address published herein.
Plaintiff Attorney, Attorney No. 9998189
Unterberg & Associates, P.C.
8050 Cleveland Place, Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 736-5579
NOTICE- This communication is from a Debt Collector.
This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information
obtained will be used for that purpose.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY,
INDIANA
IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE
OF JAMES G. SNODGRASS, DECEASED
Case #31C01-1309-EU-84
Notice is hereby given that Inger Slavin and Molly
Whooley were on the 6th day of February, 2014 appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of
James G. Snodgrass, deceased, who died on July 19,
2013.
All persons who have claims against this estate,
whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months
from the date of the first publication of this notice, or
within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death,
whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever
barred.
Dated at Corydon, Indiana, this 17th day of March,
2014.
/s/ Sally A. Whitis, Clerk
Circuit Court of Harrison County, Indiana
Lorch Naville Ward LLC, Attorneys at Law
506 State Street, P.O. Box 1343
New Albany, Indiana 47151-1343
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW
Harrison County Parks 5 Year Master Plan will be
available for public review on Tuesday, April 8th from 1
pm to 6 pm at the Harrison County Parks Conference
Room located at the Harrison County Government
Center, 235 Atwood St., Ste. 120, Corydon IN 47112.
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