Banner Graphic, Volume 10, Number 25, Greencastle, Putnam County, 2 October 1979 — Page 8
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The Putnam County Banner Graphic, October 2,1979
Commissioners
Mrs. Anderson again referred to the speeders saying they were worried one of the children in Fillmore would be injured or killed if the speeders are not controlled. "Can’t you do anything to get them (Sheriff's Department) to do their job? We can’t," Mrs. Anderson asked the commissioners. FILLMORE ELEMENTARY Principal Dave Branch stated he had called the department "seven or eight times and they never showed up." He told the commissioners the department would respond to a call concerning vandalism if he knew the name of the offender, but not if he was not aware of who was at fault. County Auditor Jewell Blue told the residents the same problem occurred 15 years ago. “You have to do something different and get incorporated.” "We should encourage the Sheriff’s Department to make arrests,” Walton said. He added arrests in the area would help to control the violations committed. "WE NEED SOMEBODY out there now," Mrs. Anderson said. She noted a few schools in Indianapolis placed speed bumps in the school area to control speeders around the schoolgrounds. “We just want somebody to care enough to do something,” she continued. "Nobody seems to care. We can incorporate in the future but we are worried about it now." Fillmore resident Karen Smith said, “I don’t see why we can’t get anyone to do something. This is county law enforcement and we pay taxes.” BRANCH ASKED THE commissioners, “Who is the Sheriff’s Department responsible to? Who writes their claims? As the leading government branch in the county, you are responsible.” Walton responded by saying an elected official should be responsible for the operation of their office and the commissioners could not be responsible for every office. Mrs. Anderson said there is an increased interest in Fillmore to see that the town is incorporated, but the problems needed attention now. “They feel Fillmore is a junk town and we’re tired of hearing it.” “WE ARE PAYING for police protection and the government to do their job through taxes,” Branch told the commissioners. “If they do not do their job, then we should not pay them. If they do not go by the rules then we will have to take care of it on our own. That’s what it will come to.” Fillmore is not the only place having difficulty with the law enforcement,” Commissioner Elbert Irwin told the group. After more discussion, Putnam County Sheriff Jim Baugh was asked to speak to the residents. BAUGH TOLD THE GROUP and commissioners the department had received
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whatever route the board chooses to follow. While again emphasizing that no decisions have been made, board members noted that if a new school is built, it could be designed to accommodate Reelsville students at some future date, possibly 10 or 15 years distant. It also was noted that if a new school is constructed, attendance boundaries at Reelsville could be redrawn to divert pupils to the new facility and ease the student population at Reelsville. CHARLES MAIN OF Marion Township said consolidation results in a loss of the community concept of schools. Publicly using the term “communistic” to describe consolidation, Main said, “The farther they can get students away from parents, the quicker they can capture their minds. “I urge you to keep in mind your main purpose,” Main told the board. “You work for us, not the other way around. The best interests of students should be your main objective. Secondly, I think you should consider the views of parents and taxpayers.” At the culmination of the discussion regarding possible construction, Landes said the board would continue its study and review the matter further at future
Teachers
Comments also were made by Bill Gardner, a teacher at the high school, who told the board: “I have been here going on 11 years. I’m tired of year after year justifying to myself why I stay here as a school teacher when I can go elsewhere and make more money. I love the kids. I’ve given a lot of time and dedication to my students and I feel that if those students were here, they’d stand up for me. ” GARDNER, WHO READ a letter to the board which appears on
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three complaints in the last 30 days from Fillmore. "Without radar units, it’s hard to judge the speed of a car,” Baugh said, referring to the speeding problem. "It sounds like there needs to be several arrests made up there,” Walton told Baugh. BAUGH STATED THE department has four deputies who are responsible for 17 towns and villages with a church or business to patrol and 900 miles of countymaintained roads to police. “Last year we handled 328 accidents and 890 complaints in the county,” Baugh said. “We transported 91 or 92 prisoners to institutions. “We’re trying to answer a complaint from Fillmore every time we can, but we can’t answer all the calls.” BAUGH SAID THE deputies spend "more time through Fillmore than any town in the county ” He suggested the residents make “citizen’s arrests” when they see a violation occur in the town and take the information to the County Prosecutor’s Office. “You can do it yourself,” Baugh said, referring to controlling the violators. “We are going to do that ourselves," Branch said. “You remember you said that, sheriff.” Branch also asked if the department could patrol Fillmore when they drive north to the Heritage Lake area. "We’ll be where we think we need to be,” Baugh commented. “Fillmore has been patrolled by the Sheriff’s Department.” Some of the residents noted they had been calling the Putnamville State Police Post to patrol and answer calls in Fillmore. "THE STATE POLICE has three times the personnel to cover the county,” Baugh said. "When I have a deputy at Roachdale and one at Reelsville, it’s farther away to call them to respond than the (State Police) Post is. “We have to borrow equipment to run traffic speed checks,” Baugh added. “The citizens of Fillmore can make arrests on traffic violations.” County attorney Jerry Calbert also stated the commissioners do not have direct responsibility in the situation. “It’s a private situation to bring action against a person. It’s not a county government problem.” DEPUTY PROSECUTOR Steve Pierson said Tuesday morning information can be brought to the prosecutor’s office and charges can be filed. But, Pierson said, he would “advise against” the Fillmore residents making citizen’s arrests. “Citizen’s arrests are for felony crimes or more serious crimes,” Pierson said. “If they come to the office and tell us what they saw, we will determine if a crime has
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meetings. IN OTHER MATTERS Monday night, the board took under advisement a request from athletic director Jim Huter that he be allowed to schedule fan bus trips to varsity football and basketball games without those trips being charged against the number of such trips allocated to the athletic department. Huter told the board that fan support at road games bolsters the athletic teams, which in turn improves attendance at home games. While emphasizing the importance of all athletic programs, Huter said the corporation must recognize the significance of its revenue-producing sports, varsity football and basketball. Huter also submitted a proposal calling for a rate of a pay of $4 per hour for bus drivers involved in athletic department trips. He suggested a minimum payment of sl2 and a maximum of $25, which the board also took under advisement. THE BOARD APPROVED a 10 per cent wage increase for non-certified corporation personnel, effective Jan. 1,1980. Also approved, retroactive to Aug. 27, were hourly rates of $7.50 for the corporation’s maintenance supervisor, $6.75 for the transportation supervisor and $6.50 for the chief mechanic.
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today’s Banner-Graphic editorial page, said that while the school corporation doesn’t want to purchase buses out of debt service, teachers are expected to borrow money on which to live. “I see you saying, ‘Bill, you go out and borrow the money to live on,’ ” Gardner told the board. “If electricity goes up 15 per cent, why don’t you tell the electric company, ‘Sorry, we’ve got priorities. We can pay only 10 per cent. “We’ve worked four weeks
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been committed and then will bring action. “The person making the complaint is swearing to a statement of facts and cannot be sued for false arrest,” Pierson added. They are only liable to a suit if they are lying. Then they will face perjury charges. If they are telling the truth, they have nothing to fear.” CALBERT ALSO SAID Tuesday morning making a citizen’s arrest can be a “hazardous situation.” He also advised Fillmore residents to bring information to the prosecutor’s office and file charges on violations. Calbert said the person filing speed violation charges should be able to identify the car, identify the driver and have the car’s license number. Calbert was also of the opinion the best way for Fillmore to solve its present problems is to incorporate the town and pay for the services of a town marshal. IN OTHER BUSINESS, the commissioners: * Signed an agreement from Sieco Inc. of Columbus, Ind., to receive federal assistance for Bridge 174 located on County Road 1100 S over Deer Creek. * Agreed to let bids at the Nov. 5 commissioners’ meeting for microfilming equipment for county courthouse use. * Agreed to the establishment of a contract for the employment integration between the Occupational Development Center and Public Service Employment. * ACKNOWLEDGED A letter from the State Department of Natural Resources concerning state approval of a floodway for a dam and lake at Stardust Hills. * Acknowledged a letter from County Court Judge William Vaughn concerning the need for an Alcohol and Drug Addiction program in Putnam County for rehabilitation and preventative treatment services. * Purchased 20 cases of trash bags from the police reserves for the amount of $350. * Gave permission for the hospital to transport a floodlight from the old county hospital to its new location. * GAVE PERMISSION for the operation of Outreach Services to CETA director Ken Johnson. * Tabled a decision concerning an access road from Jones Road to make another entrance to the Putnam County Hospital. * APPROVED A BID of $64,000 from the Weather-Seal Distributors Inc. of Indianapolis to replace windows in the county courthouse. It was noted the new windows would not damage the present courthouse architecture. * Agreed to ask for an additional $5,000 from the Putnam County Council for attorney fees for a suit involving Thompson vs. Putnam County.
The board accepted an SBOS bid by Gib Wagle, Route 4, Greencastle, fpr an old Army truck owned by the corporation. An earlier round of bids had been rejected last month because all were below the appraised value of the vehicle. Wagle’s bid was accepted above one submitted by Gayland “Nick” Nichols of Ladoga, who bid SSOO, but included an alternate bid of $lO above the highest competing bid, not to exceed SBOO. Bus driver contracts were approved for Billy Woods and Barbara Toney. Prior to adjournment, the board approved a request from the South Putnam Future Farmers of America chapter that its members and sponsor be permitted to attend the national FFA convention at Kansas City Nov. 5-10. The group will pay its own expenses. IN ADDITION TO Supt. Hammond, Landes and Hacker, board members Art Evans, Ron Cook and Lloyd Hayes also were present. Following the public session, which lasted from 8 until 10:30 p.m., the board moved to the corporation’s administration building for a closed-door session concerning teacher contract negotiations.
Bridge Club winners named
Last week the DePauw Duplicate Bridge Club held its regular game plus its monthly novice game. Movie game winners were Sharon Austin and Darlene Fink, with Edna Farber and Shirley Roof second. IN THE REGULAR Thursday night session, north-south winners were Sharon Austin and Darlene Fink, first; Harold Reynolds and John Ricketts, second; and Mr. and Mrs.
without a contract and haven’t caused a stink,” Gardner added. “Now you’re saying ‘you go into debt.’ I’m going to work tomorrow night at McDonald’s. I only hope I can quit soon.” BEFORE CONCLUDING the discussion and moving on to other business, Landes said he wanted to offer a “challenge for all of you to come to the next negotiation session.” That meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9.
William Cook, third. East-west winners were Wallace and Joan Parker, with Underwood Dudley and John Anderson second and Dr. and Mrs. Roger Roof third. The next game will be at 7 p.m. this Thursday at the DePauw Student Union Building. Everyone is welcome. For more information about the club or for partnership arrangements, persons may contact Fred Miller at 653-6273.
Obituary Nelle Williams Gillen
Mrs. Nelle Williams Gillen, 409 E. Franklin St., Greencastle, passed away Monday at her home. Born in Brazil, Mrs. Gillen was a graduate of Brazil High School, attended Indiana State University and studied voice and piano at DePauw University. She was a member of the Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church, a charter member of the Greencastle Morning Musicale, a member of the Tri Kappa sorority, the Present Day
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students closest to school now ride the longest? It’s not fair to them.” THE MAJOR QUESTIONS and protest of the group seemed to result from earlier pick ups and length of the routes. “Is the dropped bus causing the problem?” a member of the audience asked. Board member John Monnett noted this was not the problem in his area. “Then what is the problem?” another asked. Monnett added, “I don’t know. Perhaps, influx.” Board member Fred Mann also noted, “There were some new roads we had to cover.” AGAIN A CITIZEN protested. “One thing that bothers me is the tax rate has gone from $8 to $lO, and if we’re paying more it seems we should get better coverage.” Another spokesman noted, “It’s just like the situation in Indianapolis. The-children are the ones jeopardized. There is no legitimate reason for a child six years old to ride for an hour and a half, while the school is making building improvements.” “Is there some reason routes can’t be backtracked?” another lady asked. “We would have to sit down with the drivers and see. The routes are let by miles,” Kahlenbeck added. ANOTHER WOMAN SAID, “My kids have been on the bus for 12 years and they have never gotten on until 7:45 a.m. and this year it’s 7 a.m.” “These people have a problem with being picked up early and the bus doesn’t even get my children this year,” added another lady from the group.
Sheriff’s Dept. Deputy Sheriff Dave Webber investigated two propertydamage accidents Monday on U.S. 36 but there were no injuries. The first mishap occurred at 9:05 a.m. one-fourth mile east of Groveland. Webber reported that Danny L. Mitchell, 30,545 N. Elliott St., Martinsville, Ind., was driving a 1974 Chevrolet pickup truck and Doris Lee Bakkman, 52, U.S. Embassy, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, was driving a 1980 Volkswagen. Damage to the Volkswagen was estimated at $1,500. No damage was listed on the pickup truck. At 4:45 p.m. in Groveland, Kenneth R. Sharp, 40, 4000 Rivers Edge Circle, Brown Deer, Wis., was driving a 1977 Buick and Dale R. Miller, 52, Route 1, Fillmore, was driving
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Club and the fortnightly Club. In past years she served in several civic organizations. Her husband, Courtland and C. Gillen preceded her in death in 1954. Survivors include two daughters, Rachel Puetz, Washington, D.C., and Mary Sourwine, Washington, D C.; a son, Wayne Gillen, North Webster, Ind.; and nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation hours at the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle Chapel.
A man from the group summarized that he felt the board should set priorities and minimize the time spent on the bus. “The students need more time to get their homework. We may have new facilties but the kids are tired and irritable which makes the quality of education worse. No wonder we’re losing students.” “I WAS AS MUCH AT fault as anyone,” board member Mann said. “Last year I felt that it looked like a good idea to eliminate one bus route, and now I’m not sure. I do think we have to ti*y to solve some of these problems. What goals would you set?” Antoher bus route was suggested by the group or a re-establishment of the old routes used last year. Also a 45-minute length of bus time was suggested. Monnett summarized the board’s position. “We understand the problems and we’re going to work on them.” Mann added, “We owe you some answers and maybe some action.” IN REGULAR BUSINESS that followed, Supt. Frazee reported that the Aug. 31 balance was SBO,OOO and the Sept. 31 balance was $238,000 with $75,000 reinvested. The Tax Review Board unanimously approved the 75-cent Cumulative Building Fund for the corporation over a five-year period. t A special public meeting is scheduled for Oct. 15 which has been advertised for the purpose of transferring funds from the building fund into the construction fund. In personnel matters that came before the board, Supt. Frazee recommended the hiring of Rita Garrett for three half days per week in elementary physical
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a 1975 Chevrolet. Damage to the Buick was estimated at $2,000, while the Chevrolet was listed as a total loss. City Police Albert F. O’Neal Jr., 28, 309 W. Jacob St., Greencastle, was arrested by Officer Ernie Newby at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday. O’Neal was taken into custody on Jackson Street and booked at the Putnam County Jail for driving while under the influence of intoxicants. State Police Cardius Edward Morton, 24, 4013 Vine St., Cincinnati, was arrested by Trooper Ray Raney of the Putnamville State Police Post at 4:40 p.m. Monday. Morton was booked at the Putnam County Jail for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
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Mini-film festival set Wednesday at DPU Four films depicting the average person’s effort to “get through life’s garbage” will be shown as part of a mini-film festival at DePauw University Wednesday, Oct. 3. The series, sponsored by the Encounter chapel program, focuses on people and their perpetual struggle to maintain perspective, integrity, and sanity in today’s world. THE FREE PUBLIC PROGRAM will begin at 10 a.m. in the ballroom of the Memorial Student Union building. Film titles include, “Oh, Happy Day,” “Get Used to Me" (a 1977 Cine Golden Award winner), “Earphones and Goggles" and the internationally acclaimed “A Song of Beauty,” where through sight and sound the audience enters into the wonder of a child’s experience and encounters the magnificence of the Creator and His handiwork. Dr. Akira Iriye of the University of Chicago department of history will present two encounter lectures Oct. 4-5 at 7:30 p.m. and 11 a.m. respectively. The Oct. 5 presentation will include a panel discussion on the subject of Chinese-American relations.
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Putnam Circuit Court Cinda L. Davis and Gary L. Davis, petition for dissolution of marriage. Merchant’s National Bank vs. Herman and Ladonna Fox, complaint. State of Indiana vs. Stephen S. Stout, petition for support. Mary L. Deuel and Rodney D. Deuel, petition for dissolution of marriage. Donna Ann Presley and David N. Presley, petition for dissolution of marriage. Putnam County Hospital Dismissed Monday: Raymond Crawley, Mrs. Mary Ann Gouker and son, Harry Hurt, Marjorie Stultz, James Nauman, Linda Baxter, Nettie Allen, Earl W allace. Birth: Mr. and Mrs. Michael Broadstreet, Route 4, Greencastle, a girl.
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education. The program will start at ti.e lower levels and expand to the fourth and fifth-grade level. "THE PROGRAM SHOULD be carefully evaluated and a report of progress should be made,” Mann said. Also Loretta Fritz, a substitute cook, was hired on a part-time basis and Jessie Perdue was contracted to paint the interior of the gym for $2,400 with the corporation furnishing the paint. In final business, a discussion of the roof situation in the high school was reviewed. Frazee presented an estimate from Henry Smithers of Indianapolis for a replacement and repair to the existing roof at the cost of $151,3%. The board agreed that more pitch was needed to a new roof to eliminate the drainage problem than what Smithers had allowed. It was deemed financially unfeasible to complete the total roof replacement at this time. THE MAJOR AREA needing repair was designed over the lobby and the home economics area and the board felt that approaching the problem on a partial basis would be more satisfactory than temporarily patching the whole area. Frazee is to talk with the three companies submitting recommendations aqd approach the situation on a partial repair basis. The repair, however, would be done permanently and an area completed periodically that would result in total repair of the high school roof. The next meeting of the Cloverdale School Board is scheduled for Oct. 15 with a special session for the transfer of funds. The next regular meeting is Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Administration Office.
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