Family entertainment center That Fun Place closes
GREENFIELD — That Fun Place in Greenfield has closed after 13 years in business.
The facility at 1618 N. State St. offered miniature golf, laser tag, a playground, an arcade and other attractions along with pizza and other food items.
Owner Mike Hilton said he’s closing to devote more attention to other ventures and family. He called the decision bittersweet and said he has “great memories” of running the business.
“Glad I was able to make the town smile,” Hilton said.
Fiber optic installation business starts in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE — A fiber optic installation business has set up shop in Charlottesville’s south side.
Hancock County Area Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception for Allegiance Telecom Solutions of Indiana at 335 S. East St.
The company will use a shop and office building on the site and will also store equipment, materials and tools in a pole barn.
David Bruske, president of Allegiance Telecom Solutions of Indiana, said the company is leasing the whole property except for a loading facility and two large tanks, which a fertilizer business that’s been operating on the property will continue to use.
Bruske said his company has nine employees and has purchased more than $1 million in equipment.
Greenfield clerk-treasurer earns professional certification
GREENFIELD — Lori Elmore, Greenfield clerk-treasurer, recently achieved the designation of certified municipal clerk from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, a professional, nonprofit association that promotes continuing education and certification.
The organization was founded in 1947 and has members in 15 countries. In 2017, Elmore became an Indiana accredited municipal clerk through the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers, an affiliate of the organization.
“I take the responsibilities of my office quite seriously,” Elmore said in a news release. “I feel it is important to gain as much knowledge as I can to enable me to do my job with efficiency and effectiveness. The criteria and codes which I am required to follow are constantly changing, and I must stay up to date in order to remain compliant.”
Nurse receives caregiver award from funeral home
GREENFIELD — Stillinger Family Funeral Home has named Beth Morrow, LPN, the recipient of its inaugural Exceptional Caregiver of Hancock County award.
Morrow has served patients at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield since 2015. Her supervisor and peers say she always goes above and beyond for her patients to ensure they’re as comfortable and happy as possible, a news release from the funeral home states. She takes the initiative to accomplish tasks outside her job duties, but always makes a point to stop and check in on patients to make sure they’re being well taken care of.
One of those long-term patients nominated Morrow for the Exceptional Caregiver of Hancock County honor after appreciating her daily dedication to his care and well-being.
