Banner Graphic, Volume 10, Number 92, Greencastle, Putnam County, 20 December 1979 — Page 1

Grand Jury investigating two local cases

By LARRY GIBBS Banner-Graphic Publisher The six-member Putnam County Grand Jury convened behind dosed doors at the courthouse Thursday morning, reportedly to investigate circumstances involved in two possible criminal cases. Sequestered in the smaller third-floor courtroom, the jurors were to receive instructions from Putnam Circuit Judge Francis N. Hamilton at 9 a.m., then hear presentations from Prosecuting Attorney Del Brewer and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Steve Pierson. A blind was drawn over the window of the courtroom and a sign proclaiming “Grand jury in session. Do not open.” was taped to the glass.

Board votes Cloverdale Supt. Frazee out

By AGNES KING Banner-Graphic Staff Writer CLOVERDALE-In a special meeting Wednesday night the Cloverdale School Board voted unanimously to not renew the contract of Supt. Charles Frazee. Board member John Monnett made a motion that Frazee’s contract not be renewed as of June 30, 1960. The motion was seconded by Fred Mann and unanimously carried the six-member board. The action came at an 8 p.m. public meeting that followed an earlier executive session. AFTER THE MEETING Frazee admitted he had anticipated the board’s action. He said he has no immediate future plans, but has entertained the option of retiring from the field of education. The Sullivan County native noted, "I’ve seen a lot of changes in the educational system over a 31-year career and I’d like to think that I have made some positive contributions.” Frazee, who has a bachelor of science end a master’s degree from Indiana State University, served six years as a public school teacher, four years a principal and 21 years a superintendent throughout midIndiana. HE FIRST CAME TO Putnam County from Rossville as superintendent at North Putnam High School in 1964. He served in that capacity at North Putnam until 1975 when he assumed the duties at Mill Creek

ISP's Hanlon, Smith Sagamores of Wabash

Two Indiana State policemen from the Putnamville Post received the highest honor an individual can receive in the state at a special ceremony Wednesday at Jasper area headquarters. Indiana Gov. Otis Bowen awarded the “Sagamore of the Wabash Award” to Det. Sgt. Jade Hanlon, Greencastle, and State Trooper Jim Smith, Cloverdale. THE AWARD W. V S presented to each man upon a recommendation from State Police Supt. John Shettle for “service above and beyond the normal call of duties.” It was announced that Hanlon and

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BECAUSE GRAND JURY proceedings are secret, neither Brewer nor Pierson would elaborate on the scope of the cases involved, but they did say witnesses had been subpoenaed to appear. The jurors are expected to hear one case Thursday and a second, separate one, Friday. Thursday’s session marked the first time a grand jury has been called in Putnam County in several years, one source at the courthouse indicating the last such jury had been summoned in 1972. Under Indiana law, a county grand jury may be requested by the prosecutor, but it can be empaneled only by the judge of a circuit or criminal court. In criminal cases, the jury may return a “true bill” or

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CHARLES FRAZEE: To be replaced

School Corporation from 1975-1977. He then came to Cloverdale in 1977. “I feel we have made some major modification here in Cloverdale while I have been superintendent in regard to school policy and especially the building program. I still feel the people here have been warm and good to me, and I appreciate it,” he concluded. In other action before the board Wed-

Smith had recorded extensive overtime hours dealing with criminal investigations. Also presented with the award was Trooper Lance Seever, Martinsville, who works out of the Putnamville District. ALL THREE MEN received a certificate of appreciation and will now be included in an honorary organization consisting of other Sagamore Award winners. Sgt. Tom Strader, public information officer at the Putnamville Post, said the three men were the first State Police personnel to receive the award.

It's like you're deaf, blind and cannot speak'

By G. PATRICK GRIMES Banner-Graphic Staff Writer Friday morning, a six-member Vietnamese family will take up residence in Greencastle after fleeing their homeland and forsaking all in the name of freedom. It will be a new adventure for them, but not necessarily Greencastle which helped refugees before, in 1975. HUNG PHAM, 19, and his family, along with another Vietnamese family, came to Greencastle after the end of the Vietnam war in 1975. He is one of only a few who might really have a good idea what the "Boat People" refugees will experience when they arrive, because it happened to him, too. "It’s like you’re deaf, blind and cannot speak,’’ Hung said of his first few days in the United States. "I felt isolated and afraid. But because I did, I wanted to speak good English.’’ Coming to the United States was like a dream come true for Hung and for his family. He expressed thanks to the many church and civic volunteers who helped his family when they moved to Greencastle. “I USED TO DREAM to come to this country and study." Hung did get to do just that, he is an

indictment leading to specific charges, or it may find no criminal action is involved and return a “no bill”. UNLIKE PETIT JURIES utilized in open court, which require unanimous verdict decisions, a grand jury may return an indictment if a minimum of five of its six members vote accordingly. Grand juries also have no restrictions on the types of evidence they may consider, even though some of that same evidence might be allowed to be introduced in open court. Judge Hamilton said Thursday morning his instructions to the grand jurors would explain their powers and responsibilities. In most Hoosier counties, grand juries

nesday night, a report was submitted regarding the latest job visit to the new high school addition. Frazee reported that the question regarding the aluminum columns had been turned over to the structural engineer on Wednesday and that the doors of the greenhouse and the connections between the greenhouse and headhouse had been checked. The overhead rolling door in the Vo-Ag shop

Wright new street commissioner, Calbert attorney in Harlan regime

ByERICBERNSEE Banner-Graphic Managing Editor Greencastle Mayor-elect Jane Harlan today revealed the first of several appointments she will have to make before her administration takes office Jan. 1. Mrs. Harlan named Jim Wright, 1125 Avenue D, Greencastle, as the new Street and Sanitation Department commissioner and selected Jerald Calbert, 309 Greenwood Ave., Greencastle, as the new city attorney. They will replace Clyde (Brick) Miller and Rexell A. Boyd, respectively. IN NAMING WRIGHT, the mayor-elect raided the State Highway Department Greencastle subdistrict domain of her husband, John Harlan. Wright, who has been with the State Highway for seven

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economics-business major at DePauw University where his minor is in romance languages. His grade-point average is, well, above average. Hung believes learning to speak English, which he does quite well now, has helped him in his studies of French and Spanish in school.

are convened at least once a year for the purpose of inspecting county institutions, such as the jail, courthouse and county home for the aged. Such a grand jury inspection was completed recently in Owen County, resulting in specific recommendations from the jurors. JUDGE HAMILTON said his instructions to the grand jury would include a notation that the jury has the right to conduct such an inspection, but he said it would be up to the jurors themselves to decide if they want to visit county institutions. The specific statute relating to the venire, issuance, discharge of grand juries

Marchbanks Night set at Greencastle Friday night has been designated “Arland Marchbanks Night” as Greencastle High School honors a long time custodian at a special ceremony during the Tiger CubsOwen Valley basketball game. Coming to the school system 24 years ago, Marchbanks has been head custodian since 1963. Since 1969 when McAnally Center opened, he has been in charge of this facility. He will officially retire from the school on Dec. 31 after serving under six superintendents and five principals.

had also been inspected and a check on the bell system would soon be conducted. THE JAN. 7 MEETING of the board is scheduled for 7 p.m. with a board walkthrough of the new complex, with the regular meeting to begin at 8 p.m. A special meeting is also scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 20 with Frazee, Tom Dunwoody, architect for Fanning and Howey, and Fuller Engineering regarding the

years, has been a unit foreman for the past three years. “John says he’s the best foreman in the district,” Mrs. Harlan said. “He’ll be a good one. He’s got experience in road repair and maintenance, drainage, equip-ment-everything necessary.” Wright, whose family includes a wife Linda and five children, will begin taking stock of the city Street Department the last week in December. He plans to work at the garage during that time to check equipment and observe personnel, Mrs. Harlan said. "It’s with Brick’s blessing.” CALBERT, WHO IS presently serving as county attorney, was city attorney from 1968 to 1972, Mrs. Harlan said. The mayor-elect also named the new

HUNG PHAM Says “thanks, America"

He described his fantasy, including thinking the U.S. was a "rich place where people had everything." When he did arrive, it was almost better than his fantasy, he says. Like the majority of the Vietnamese refugees, Hung has worked hard and benefited from living Stateside.

and the impaneling of new grand juries (I.C. 35-1-15-3) reads: “Whenever the judge of a circuit or criminal court shall deem it necessary that a grand jury shall sit in any county of his circuit, it shall be his duty to make an order requiring the clerk to issue a venire for such jury to appear on such day as may be named in the order, and such venire shall be for the jury drawn and selected for the term, as is now provided by law: Provided, that the court may in its discretion discharge such grand jury and order a new one drawn in the manner provided by law: And provided, further, that the grand jury shall be convened at

elementary air conditioner chiller. The stand of the school corporation is that repair to this system needs to be done, that it has not worked efficiently since installation and that the repair should be at the manufacturers expense and not that of the corporation. FRAZEE ALSO RECOMMENDED to the board that a waiver of eight semesters for graduation be granted Sandra Lee Nees under special circumstances of finishing her requirements in seven semesters. Branneman made a motion that the waiver be granted and Rubeck seconded the motion which carried the board. In final discussion before the board, Supt. Frazee announced that application was being made for government aid regarding energy conservation measures. “The money looks like it is there and that we have a good chance to qualify. I recommend that we apply because this may be the best way to get necessary roof replacement. I ask the board's permission to proceed with this application and the hiring of an architect for consultation which is a requirement. I would also suggest Tom Dunwoody since he has worked with us on the building program,” he added. THE RECOMMENDATION was also approved by the board and prior to adjourning Steve Jones, industrial arts teacher, received board permission to purCol. I, back page, this section

members of the Board of Public Works and Safety and made an appointment to the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The Board of Works will be composed of Mayor Harlan, attorney Calbert and Third Ward Councilman-elect John Stevens, a former Greencastle chief of police. Mrs. Harlan named Charles Buckles to a oneyear term on the Alcoholic Beverage Commission, replacing Robert Patton. SHE IS STILL deliberating on the choices of police chief and fire chief. “I’m still interviewing for those positions,” Mrs. Harlan said. Also awaiting Mrs. Harlan’s decision are appointments to the Greencastle Parks and Recreation Board, the City Planning Col. I, back page, this section

"I REALLY OWE THEM something. . but I could never pay them back all I can do is say thank you to this country," Hung commented. Now the U.S. and other nations are taking in more refugees from Vietnamthe Boat People. Hundreds of people escaped Communist Vietnam on old and hazardous boats, setting sail, hopefully for a new life and a chance for freedom. The boats were crowded with people, and conditions were beyond belief. The United States moved in and began processing the Boat People into refugee camps before some were allowed passage to the mainland. AFTER LEAVING SUCH a harsh and bitter environment how should these refugees be treated? “Above all, they need friendship," Hung said. “People were always coming over and my parents and I really loved it. They talked to us and we learned English from them. Almost every day we would bring one or two friends home from school with us." Like the image portrayed by some of their predecessors, Hung says the new refugees will want to work. Col. I, back pnge, thin section

least once in every year in every county.” IN PUTNAM COUNTY, a venire of eight grand jurors is drawn each quarter. The first six to qualify under questioning by the judge Thursday will serve as jurors in the current proceedings. Selected by random draw as prospective grand jurors for the current quarter were Maxine R. Haskett, Greencastle Two.; Wayne Geabes, Greencastle Twp.; John P. Bergen, Greencastle Twp.; Thomas D. Fitzpatrick, Greencastle Twp.; David A. Albright, Limedale; Marilyn L. Cooper, North Marion Twp.; Jay Morris Heavin, North Marion Twp., and William C. Cash, South Marion Twp.

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HARLENE SWANSON RSVP's new director New RSVP director announced By BECKYIGO Banner-Graphic Area News Editor The chain of command has changed for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Putnam County as Harlene Swanson, Greencastle. will begin her duties as the new director of the organization. Mrs. Swanson formerly worked for the Head Start program for one year as the coordinator of family services. She replaces Thelma Burkhardt, who is retiring from the director’s post. ALTHOUGH NOT associated with the RSVP organization previously, Mrs. Swanson emphasized she was acquainted with the program and various directors through the years. She received her master’s degree from lUPUI, Indianapolis, in social work. While at lUPUI, she explained she completed a research paper which dealt with all the service agencies in Putnam County. Discovering new ways to expand the volunteer aspect of RSVP in the county is one of Mrs. Swanson’s main goals. “I WOULD LIKE to increase the volunteer opportunities and explore new areas where people could volunteer,” she said. One idea to expand the, RSVP program has become a definite possibility, she added, although final paperwork and details have not yet been completed. “I would like to begin a Grandparent Program to work in conjunction with the Putnam County Child Abuse Committee.” Mrs. Swanson said. “VOLUNTEERS would be asked to work with abused children or children who need extra attention or nurturing.” she explained, adding the volunteer "grandparents” would be matched to the needy child. “Being a social worker and being familiar with the various agencies in town. I feel I am knowledgeable about the organizations and the many possibilities for the RSVP program." Mrs. Swanson has been a resident of Greencastle for 11 years and has worked with the League of Women Voters and at Gobin Methodist Church as a nursery school teacher.