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Letters to the Editor

Writers of letters to the editor must include full name and address, although the letters can be published with initials only at the request of the writer. We reserve the right to edit letters and to print them in one or both editions; the preference of the writer regarding choice of edition, if noted, will be followed if possible. Opinions represented herein do not necessarily represent those of this newspaper. If feasible, submit typed, dou-ble-spaced letters. Dear Editor: We wish to praise the BannerGraphic for their policy to print both sides of the current Big Walnut Reservoir controversy. The goal of the Citizens Action Committee to oppose Big Walnut Reservoir is to preserve our land for future generations. We would like to note membership in the Citizens Action Committee is not limited to land owners in the Big Walnut Valley. Many citizens interested in the environment in which we live are also members. Our recommendation for flood control is for more and more farm ponds and small lakes, using minimal, less productive land. These small impoundments take the edge from heavy rainfall feeding it gradually into the main stream which in turn overflows naturally filling underground water supplies. The flood plains along our rivers act as nature’s sponge soaking up water and storing it. To deny this natural overflow process will rob "ItWavM For All" Bannor-Graphic Consolidation of I ho Daily Bonn or Estoblithod 1S50 The Horald Tho Daily Graphic Established 1 «83 Tolophono 653-5151 Dr. Mary Tarzian, Publisher PvMtOwd «vcy tncmlnf and •vmninQ •leapt SunOpyt and HaMayi by luMar N awtpapan Iik. at 20 Narttt Jackaaa St.. Otaancaarta, Indiana 401SS. Sntatad in tfca Paat Otflea at Oraancaatta, Ind.. aa 2nd ctaaa mad mattar undar Act at Match 7.1S7S SUSSCIVTON SATIS Tat Waafc by caniar JO* Pat Mantti by matat rawta S3.1S Mad Swbaotptian Bataa S B. bi ABOthar Othar Putnam Ca. Indiana U.S.A. 1 Waaii so* JO- ao2 Mancha S4 SO SS 00 S7 00 AMantha S7.00 SS 00 S10.00 IVaar S12 00 SHOO SHOO ataaptad in taama and wham matat rauta aartica

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underground water levels. These ponds also attract wildlife and provide recreation. Private impoundments such as Heritage Lake perform the same function as far as flood control, take only land that is willingly sold, and provide lakeside homes for those who want them. The rivers such as Big Walnut have been pitifully neglected. Debris is everywhere, choking the stream flow, causing sandbars to build up. Clearing this debris from the streams would repay dollars spent manyfold by letting the channel deepen itself, providing more freeboard to handle extremely heavy rains. When the proponents of reservoirs talk of flood damage they always forget to mention the loss of the production from land taken for the reservoir. The reservoir area of the Big Walnut Valley produced crops and livestock valued at over $1,500,000 last year. Most of this money was spent right here in Putnam County. Flood damage is variable, many times there is none. Damage along Big Walnut in the reservoir area has been very miniaml since 1957. The Corps of Engineers had done more work on the Mississippi River than any other yet the flood damage along this river in the spring of 1973 was the worst ever. In their study of water supply for the entire Wabash Basin, the Corps of Engineers determined there were only six or seven communities which would be unable to meet their water needs from locally available sources by the year 2020. These were namely Winchester, Muncie, Anderson, Elwood, Indianapolis and Plainfield. As you can see Greencastle is not one of these communities. A recent letter from Governor Bowen informs our group that Indianapolis water needs will be provided by Highland Reservoir if it is determined to be necessary. To plan a reservoir of the size and scope of the Big Walnut Project to provide water for the Greencastle Community which has no forseeable water shortage past the year 2020 does seem rather ill advised. This project with its parks and reservoir would absorb 17,000 acres all from Putnam County. It is easy to see how 300 land and home ow ners could beaffected. Anyone who cites pollution dillutionasa benefit for building reservoirs is not up on the latest environmental laws. Pollution must be stopped at the source not washed dow nstream. Many concerned citizens join the Wabash Valley Association because of their announced goals of flood control and soil conservation. A deeper look will show you every goal of this organization is actually pointed towards navigation of the Wabash River. Soil conservation in itself is something everyone should strive for. The Wabash Valley Association knows the soil of the Wabash Valley is so unstable reservoirs and channelization projects are constantly troubled with silting soil. The Wabash River is a rather narrow, shallow stream. In order to make it navigable for any appreciable amount of barge traffic it must be widened to 200 ft. with a nine ft. channel depth. Considerably more water must

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be on hand to keep this depth during dry summer months. The purpose of the so called flood control reservoirs is to store water for this navigation. If the Wabash coild be made navigable without spending hundreds of millions of tax dollars, flooding productive land and taking private property by eminent domain it might be a worthy undertaking. President Nixon has signed a new principles and standards for all water resource projects in the United States. Cost benefits will no longer be figured at the 3!4 percent used in the original figures of Big Walnut Reservoir but a more realistic 6 7/8 percent will be used. Areas to receive the benefits from water projects will have to pay a larger share of the cost for that particular project. These are only two of the new requirements which are meant to stop wasteful sometimes harmful water resources projects. They are the result of over 11,000 letters written by US citizens to the Water Resources Council with suggestions for better standards both economically and envioronmentally. The new principles are a giant step forward to better use of all our resources. Sincerely, Citizens Action Committee to Oppose Big Walnut Reservoir John M. Ash, President Route 1 Paula Mark, Secretary Route 3 Alice Cantonwine, Treasurer Route 3

Dear Editor: UNICEF considers a child’s needs...not his race, religion, or politics. A child has no control over where he is born and does not select the religion, government, or culture in which he grows up. Currently UNICEF is aiding 112 countries in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Most have recently reached independence. Three of the 112 have Communist governments. In Vitenam, UNICEF has approved aid to the children of both North and South. Last year UNICEF vaccinated over 40 million children against tuberculosis, shipped 13 million pounds of fortified milk powder and three million pounds of Corn-Soya-milk mixture to 22 countires for the daily supplementary feeding of millions of youngsters aged one month to three years. In 1965 UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as the organization “which has worked most or best for brotherhood amongst the nations.” I am glad to know that our country has given generously to UNICEF compared to other countries, and it is understandable since we are blest with so much! Marie K. Phillips Greencastle

NOTICE The Fillmore Boy Scouts, Pack 96, will be having a bottle and paper drive on Saturday, Nov 10. Anyone having such items to donate, please call Harcourts, 246-6201, Parkers, 246-6214 or Nichols 246-6199.

Card Of Thanks We wish to thank our relatives, friends and neighbors for their kind expression of sympathy, for food and for flowers at the death of our husband and father. We also wish to thank the Golden Rule Nursing home for their excellent care; the Cloverdale Whitaker's Funeral Home and Rev. Wilson for their services also, we wish to thank all w ho sent cards to him on his 90th birthday. * The family of Lewis A. Bales In Memoriam In loving memory of Charles L. Lemmink who passed away one year ago, October 30,1972. You went first and I remain. One thing I would have you do Walk slowly down the path of death For soon I will follow you. I want to know each step you take That 1 might take the same. For some day down that long, long road, You’ll hear me call your name. Sadly missed by wife. Hazel and family

Church letter and former Miss America, Vonda Van Dyke. The last special featured such prominent people as Governor Ronald Reagan, Anita Bryant, astronaut Col. James Mrs. Fosher

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ESP Winner DePauw radio station AVGRE yesterday announced that Mrs. Ralph Fosher, Bqx 153, Bainbridge, is this week’s winner of the ESP (Extra Special Person), award. The award is given each week to a Greencastle or Putnam County resident in recognition of outstanding community service. • Active in her local church, the Christian Church of Bainbridge, Mrs. Fosher is also a member of the local chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Following the passing of her husband, Mrs. Fosher also served as trustee of Monroe Township and was re-elected to serve a term of

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Mrs. Fosher is the mother of two sons, Carl of Bainbridge and Russell, deceased. Blue Soys Real, Personal Taxes Due Putnam County Treasurer Jewel Blue yesterday reminded taxpayers that all real and personal property taxes are due to be paid by November 10, or they will be considered delinquent. Taxes may be paid at the Tri—County Banks of Roachdale, Russellville and Bainbridge, at the First National Bank in Cloverdale and at the Treasurer’s office in the court house in Greencastle. The Treasurer’s office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon on

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Irwin, Mike Sensibaugh of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Dr. Kenneth Taylor, author of the Living Bible. This special was entitled, “Pass It On,” a release said. Evangelist Todd conducts giant crusades in convention centers and auditoriums across America and is known to millions as a man who is on the run for God. Evangelist Todd will be bringing a challenging message entitled, “The King is Coming” in this one night TV Rally. The Good Twins, who will be appearing in the rally are favorites on the Revival Fires television program now viewed coast to coast by more than 12 million weekly. “Overflow crowds have welcomed them in TV rallies. Giant Crusades, and gospel Grain Report Grain prices at the Greencastle elevators today are: Corn-SI.82 -SI.90 Oats-SI.25 Beans • S4.65-S4.70

concerts all over America. They record for Word Records and have produced 15 albums. They have appeared on the same program with Johnny Cash, Mahalia Jackson, Jerry Van Dyke, Dale Evans, George Beverly Shea, Anita Bryant, Stuart Hamblen, Ralph Carmichael, Vonda Van Dyke, George Hamilton IV and others,” the release said. UFOContinued from Page 1 were made during a two hour period from around 8 p.m. to shortly after 10 p.m. Witnesses also said that the object didn’t seem to move much except in an upward direction. The light was small, appearing to be about the size of a star as seen from the earth. Fireman Sheldon reports that during his time of watching, he saw six objects, all small and all close together. Others reported seeing only one light from where they were.

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was a solid financial institution but during depression days of the early 1930’s, Inman decided to get out rather than face possible problems in the years ahead. At this time, Amos Hunter became cashier. The bank was permitted to reopen after the “bank holiday.” There was some difficulty in raising funds necessary to become members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, but after clearing this hurdle, the bank continued until late 1943. Bray — Continuedfrom Page l dend will bring the total dividends for the calendar year 1973 to $1.86, which is the maximum amount allowable in 1973 in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Committee on Interest and Dividends under the Economic Controls pursuant to Executive Order 11695. The Board of Directors is continuing its consideration of dividend policy for the calendar year 1974.

The passing of the Fillmore State Bank was noted as follows in a Dec. 23, 1943 news story in The Putnam County Graphic: “Stockholders of the Fillmore State Bank of Fillmore have been notified that officers are asking permission to liquidate the institution. “In operation for the last 30 years, the Fillmore Bank was organized by the late A.W. Inman, who operated it as long as he lived in the community. John Sinclair has been president for the past few years. John H. Nichols was vicepresident and Amos Hunter, cashier. “The Fillmore Bank has always been a strong, though small, institution. Stockholders and depositors will be paid in full during the process of liquidation, which requires several months time.” Welfare — Continuedfrom Page l attending meetings at the Katherine Hamilton Mental Health Clinic in Terre Haute for 10 weeks beginning in November.

Cassells Kept “Prisoners” For 24 Hours

They were “sneaked” into town Thursday afternoon, entered the home of the Wilbur Siebrases through the back door and were told to keep away from the windows so that no one would see them. It was not the arrival of a UFO filled with Martians that was being kept secret but the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Mai Cassells and their son, Glen, family of Greencastle football coach, Gary Cassells. The Cassells were flown to Indianapolis from their home in West Hartford, Connecticut, to surprise Gary at Greencastle High School’s Dad’s night ceremonies held prior to the Greencastle-Schulte football game Friday night. It was the first football game the Cassells had seen their son coach. While watching her son pace along the sidelines Mrs. Cassells said, “I’ve seen them doing that at the big games on television, but I never thought I’d see my son doing it.” The coach’s family planned to be in Greencastle until today, but Cassells said he would like to stay and see the Tiger Cubs win their tenth game. “I know definitely the season will end undefeated,” Hospital Notes Dismissed Monday: Lynuel Fish Grace Paugh Sally Miller Belinda Thomas Mrs. Carolyn Dean and son

Cassells said and jokingly added, “We wouldn’t have come out if we'd thought they’d lose.” Before the start of the game Cassells predicted a 36 point margin victory for Greencastle. When Gary Cassells wanted to go out for a pee wee football team his mother didn’t let him because she was afraid he’d be injured. “1 hoped he’d be interested in anything but football,” she said. But Coach Cassells started playing football w hen he was a student at Conrad High School in West Hartford. He went on to play for Indiana University and played in a Rose Bowl game. According to his father, Gary was the first boy from Connecticut to make AllAmerican in 27 years. He was also given the Walter Camp Award. It was during the second game of Gary’s last year that Mrs. Cassell’s fear of injury came true. He suffered a shoulder separation but was

able to finish the season for l.U. The injury did stop him from playing professional football with the New York Giants. The Cassell’s younger son will be a freshman at Conrad High School next year and has already started to play football. His father predicts he will go as far, if not farther, than Gary did in football. The Cassells also have two daughters, Gail Therrien and Sandra Carra. The Cassells said they have no definite plans for their stay in Greencastle except to see the town and added they were anxious to see their son’s and daughter’s-in-law, Gwen, home. Arrests — Continuedfrom Page 1 youths were in an alley near the doctor’s office and had drugs in their possession. Deputy Sheriffs Jim Baugh and Jim Adams went to Russellville and brought the pair to the jail here.

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Well folks, you only have a few more days left to see Mother Nature in all her Fall glory. But, you don’t have to go to Brown County to see beautiful foliage. Just take a few minutes and drive to Madison Township. You won’t be disappointed. 000 And speaking of Mother Nature, Cecil Newman reports that he saw an apple tree in bloom last week. Also, Florence Boatright had a bouquet of violets. 000 The Wabash College trustees voted not to make the school coeducational. I’ll wager that a lot of men students at the Crawfordsville school would not have voted that way. 000 Tomorrow night is Halloween. Let’s observe it with good clean fun, trick or treaters. 000 Card of Thanks Dear Friends and Neighbors: I am sorry to be late in saying Thank You for the truly wonderful flowers you sent me during my illness. 1 can’t think of any more wonderful thing you could have done for me. 1 will never forget your kindness to me. Thank you. Pat Inman

Heartiest congratulations to the Greencastle Tiger Cubs and Coach Gary Cassells on winning the Western Indiana Conference football championship Friday night by defeating Terre Haute Schulte. • The Cubs now stand 6-0 in conference play and 9-0 overall. «• They have a chance to complete a perfect season this coming Friday night at Brazil. 000 DID YOU KNOW: The noisy scrubbird inhabits some of the densest scrub and brush in Australia. Said to be ventriloquistic, the bird is in danger of becoming extinct. " 000 Africa’s Kalahari region bushmen never take women on a hunt or allow them to touch arrows.’ They believe that to do either brings bad luck. 000 Papeete is the capital of Tahiti^ a 407 square mile island in the South Pacific. 000 The oryx is an African antelope. It can go weeks or even months without water, deriving moisture from plants. 000 Thomas A. Edison had only three months of formal schooling. ~ 000 “One good thing about the hunting season is that it eventually teaches a lot of fellows not to fool around with guns.”

Ron Moore Promises Good Moot Selection

Plans for the Greencastle IGA store by its new owner Ron Moore, 31, are for expanding the outlet’s meat selection. “We plan to offer the finest in the city,” Moore said. He added that his extensive experience and background in meat produce operations will be put into play with his plans here. That background reaches to Moore’s early days in the grocery business when, just out of high school, he took a job as an apprentice meat cutter in the Eisner organization. A native of Illinois, Moore worked his way during his 12 years with Eisner from the meat cutter to store manager to work in the Eisner home office scheduling meat produce for the stores. Prior to his purchase of the local store, Moore was with the Wetterau Foods, in Bloomington.

Moore and his wife Brenda live in the city with their two daughters, Michele 12, and Missy 6. “Wearelookingforward to being of service to the customers of IGA and we are looking forward to taking a active part in community affairs,” Moore said. *>

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