Indiana State Police seek public assistance
Indiana State Police Detectives from the Bloomington District continue to investigate the death of Indiana University student and Cambridge City native, Ann Harmeier. Harmeier, 20, was a junior honor student at IU who was returning to the Bloomington campus when her car stalled on State Highway 37, just north of Martinsville in the fall of 1977. Following a nationwide search for her whereabouts, Harmeier’s body was discovered five weeks later on October 18, 1977, in a nearby cornfield. Sunday, Sept. 12th, will mark the 44th anniversary of Ann’s disappearance. There has been continued focus on the Harmeier case and ISP detectives are pursuing all new leads in the case. While no immediate family exists, her extended family and friends are thankful for the outpouring of support and echoed the Indiana State Police request for help in solving her murder. ISP continues to seek the assistance of the public and they urge anyone with information to contact the Indiana State Police Bloomington Post at 812-332-4411
Calling All High School Students for the Teen Roundtable
The City of Bloomington invites high school-aged students to participate in the 4th Annual Teen Roundtable Saturday, October 23 from 11 a.m to noon at the Monroe County Public Library and Sunday, October 24 from 1-2 p.m via Zoom. The Teen Roundtable convenes local high school students for conversation about local, national and international issues. The platform provides the opportunity for young people to share their perspectives on these issues and to express their visions for the community in the future. CSCY members facilitate discussions, capture participants’ views, and include them in an annual report that is shared with the Mayor, City Council members, and school administrators. The findings inform programming, planning and support for local youth organizations. The focus of this year’s Teen Roundtable will be the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity, sustainability, and the environment. Eligible students include those enrolled at any public or private high school in Bloomington or Monroe County or those who are home-schooled. Registration may be made www.bloomington.in.gov/cscy until October 9.
The 2020 Teen Roundtable engaged the participants in conversations about the impact of the pandemic on their lives and offered a forum in which to express how they were coping. The students shared their difficulties with school work, expressed frustration about limited access to teachers, and identified family, sports teams, and video games as sources of support and escape. The roundtable also prompted participants to consider the activities they looked forward to, which students identified as school dances and clubs, and the chance to be with family and friends in person again. The participating students also expressed an interest in learning more about City-sponsored activities that focused on youth and in using their voices as part of a larger conversation about issues that impact youth in Bloomington. For additional information contact Safe and Civil City Director Shatoyia Moss at mosss@bloomington.in.gov or by phone at 812-349-3430.
City of Bloomington Utilities Offers Guidelines for Draining Pools, Spas, Water Features
With summer’s end, the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) advises residents draining swimming pools, spas, and water features that treated water can pollute our ecosystem. All types of chemicals used in pool and spa maintenance must be neutralized before being released into the environment. It is against the law to drain chlorinated pool water into the City of Bloomington storm drains. Residents should follow these steps to ensure that they do not cause environmental damage when draining pools and other water features:
- Dechlorinate pool water by letting it stand untreated for at least seven (7) days to help allow chlorine or bromine to dissipate.
- Test the pH of the pool water to ensure it is close to neutral, near pH 7 (best would be between 6.5 and 8.5) before draining; adjust the pH if necessary.
- Remove excess sediment, leaves, and other debris from the water.
- Drain pool water over a well-vegetated area on your own property to slow it down and aerate it.
- Pool water should not be drained directly into a storm drain or a stream.
- Avoid draining pool water across neighboring properties.
- Drain water at a slow rate so it does not erode stream banks downstream of the pool.
This Week in Hoosier History
1905 – Cornett Wood was born in Indianapolis. After graduating from Shortridge High School and attending the John Herron Art Institute, he went to California where he became an animator for Walt Disney. He helped create such classics as “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Pinocchio,” “Dumbo,” and “Fantasia.” He later went to the Warner Brothers studio where he joined the animation staff for “Looney Tunes” and “Merrie Melodies.”