Banner Graphic, Volume 10, Number 168, Greencastle, Putnam County, 20 March 1980 — Page 1
County Councilmen want more time on R & H resolution
A Putnam County Council resolution to approve the financing of the R & H Realty Heritage House Convalescent Center project failed to pass in a special meeting late Thursday morning at the Courthouse. The resolution would have given County Council endorsement to the financing of the 118-bed skilled-care nursing home by tax-exempt municipal bonds. THE GREENCASTLE Economic Development Commission and Greencastle City Council have previously passed endorsement resolutions. County Councilman Ben Cannon made a motion to approve the resolution Thursday morning. And after a rather lengthy interlude of
Don't overlook new tax benefits: Thomas
State Rep. John Thomas (R-Brazil) reminds taxpayers who have yet to file their Indiana income tax returns that they should not overlook tax benefits made possible by the 1979 session of the Indiana General Assembly. When the 1979 legislature approved a permanent income tax reduction, it also enacted a one-time 15 per cent reduction credit, which can be claimed on lines 18a through 18c on the return, Thomas said. As a result, the average return to taxpayers is S4O higher, or the amount owed the state is cut by about S4O. THOMAS DIRECTS THOSE who rent their living quarters to line 61 of the tax form, which allows a reduction of up to $1,500 in rent from the taxable income, cutting taxes by nearly S3O. And, if your residence was weatherized during 1979, be sure to file form ID 40 with your return, Rep. Thomas instructs. It
Lambda Chi hopes to peddle ACS aid
By AGNES KING Banner-Graphic Staff Writer For the fourth year the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at DePauw University will join forces with the Putnam County Cancer Society by participating in the Lambda Chi Bike-A-Thon for cancer scheduled for Saturday, April 5. The local riders will be leaving the square in Greencastle shortly after Ba.m. and will ride to Indianapolis where they will receive a police escort to Monument Circle. JOHN STEVENS, PRESIDENT of the Putnam County Cancer Society, and Ralph Van Natta, Indiana Motor Vehicle commissioner, will meet the local riders and accept the fraternity’s check on behalf of the American Cancer Society in a noontime ceremony. This year the local fraternity is asking for voluntary pledges and donations throughout the county but will not be
Gray days Showers ending and turning cool. Low in the low 30s. Mostly sunny and cooler Friday. High in the mid to upper 40s. Chance of rain 70 per cent. Indiana Extended Outlook A chance for rain Sunday and Monday. Fair and pleasant urday. Highs in the 50s and 60s Saturday, but cooling to the 40s and 50s Sunday and Monday. Lows through the period in the 30s except on Sunday in the south, where it will reach the 40s. Abby A 4 Bridge B 4 Calendar A 4 Classified 84.85 Comics A 6 Crossword B 4 Editorials A 7 Heloise A 4 Horoscope B 5 Letters A 7 Obituaries A 8 Sports 81.82.83 Theatres A 8 Worry Clinic B 4 Youth B 6
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discussion, the motion was seconded by Bob Evans. However, that was the extent of County Council endorsement of the project. The other three Council members present - Gertrude Mann, Archie Chadd and June Eiteljorge - all abstained from voting, in effect blocking passage of the resolution for the time being. AI,I, THREE SAID they desire more information on the project, which is proposed on land purchased from Charles Jones near the new Putnam County Hospital on U.S. 231 South. Two other County Council members - Gene Clodfelter and Norm Knights (also a member of the Greencastle Economic Development Commission) - were not in attendance at the special session.
requires several questions be answered and that the person or corporations which supplied the labor and materials be listed. Homes three or more years old qualify for up to a SI,OOO deduction for installing insulation, weather stripping, double pane or storm windows and doors, under a 1978 act. "THESE TAX BENEFITS are tangible proof that Republicans meant what we said during the 1978 campaign--that individuals should be able to spend more of the wages they earn. The Republicancontrolled legislature proved its commitment to limited government through limited government spending, and now we want all who are eligible to reap the benefits of that policy,” Thomas said. Meanwhile, tax cuts enacted by the 1979 General Assembly will “more than offset” the extra $10.40 on the average that a Col. 6, back page, this section
soliciting area businesses and residents, according to Rich Hoge, bike-a-thon chairman. “This year there has been a tremendous joint effort in the county on behalf of the ACS and on campus the Phi Delta Theta fraternity is also sponsoring a basketball marathon and are canvassing the county for their pledges,” Hoge said. “We hope that individuals or businesses not contacted by members of the Phi Delts or the county organization will call our fraternity and together we can all make our goals. “OUR 1980 GOAL IS $2,500 and we will be talking with local youth organizations and ministers to gain youth support for our bike-a-thon. I think this is an important significant part of the county population and we’re asking their support to achieve our goal. “We’d like to encourage any youth organization or area association interested
Consumer education big portion of Ag Day event
By DAVID BARR Banner-Graphic Civic Affairs Editor Consumer education through Ag Day will be a move toward solving the problems of agriculture, Gary Swaim, deputy director, Division of Agriculture, Indiana Department of Commerce, told the Greencastle Rotary Club Wednesday. WHILE FARMERS receive much of the blame for rising food prices, Swaim said that farmers, though they are beset with problems, are still the most efficient producers in a high risk business in which more food is raised on fewer acres than in the past. Stressing the importance of agriculture, Swaim said anything that goes on in the world must have farming to exist. Although Indiana is the smallest state west of the Appalachians, it is eighth in food production in the country. With more land being taken out of production for interstates, housing, etc., farm acreages are dwindling and will continue this downward trend, according to Swaim. This presents a challenge for far-
While Greencastle Street Dept, employees (from left) Bob Query, Rick Gouker, Marc Santiago and Brad Phillips repaired First Street Wednesday, efforts were continued southeast of the
MARVIN CLIFFORD Candidate for commissioner
in donating to contact our house at 6535196. I truly feel that with everyone working together that Putnam County can really be number one in the state this year, but all of us can’t make it without the help of the community,” he concluded. Members of the 1980 Lambda Chi Alpha Bike-A-Thon team will be: Hugh Wallace, senior from Michigan City; Kent Billingsley, senior from Wheaton, 111.; Fred Miller, junior from Greencastle; Dave Norris, sophomore from Normal, 111.; Scott Myers, sophomore from Milwaukee; Bob Janowski, junior from Richton Park, 111.; Mitch Gordon, sophomore from Asheville, N.C.; Greg Fontaine from Greencastle; and Hoge driving the lead car. ANYONE INTERESTED IN assisting the Lambda Chi fraternity and the American Cancer Society through donations is urged to call 653-5196.
mers to continue producing more on less land. WHILE A FARMER’S net wo.-th may indicate he is well off, he must depend on cash flow, or available money, the speaker said. “The family farm is a thing of the past and now larger acreages are controlled by fewer individuals who expect to make a small margin of profit on each acre Swaim said that energy as well as food may depend upon agriculture. He referred to gasohol from grain or plant material which could possibly provide 10 per cent of the country’s liquid fuel needs. There are presently 25 individuals and groups in Indiana interested in gasohol, but because of high interest rates, they are waiting for possible federal loans. Costs of such plants could run S3O-SIOO million, Swaim said. Even without federal assistance, a gasohol plant in southern Indiana is in the works. SWAIM SAID THAT IN Brazil, South America, a 20 per cent alcohol blend is used with the possibility than an all alcohol engine will be developed.
city limits down Zinc Mill Road. The street's recent deterioration had prompted local residents to rename the section "Crater Lane.'' Reportedly, semis were seen using the road Wednesday,
Clifford announces candidacy for post
Marvin Clifford, a lifelong Putnam County grain and livestock farmer from Jefferson Township, has filed his official declaration of candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner. 3rd District. Clifford, who farms approximately 1,000 acres in Putnam County, is unopposed in the May primary. He seeks the post currently held by Republican Donald Walton. HE WAS IMMEDIATE past President of the Putnam County Fair Board from 19781980, a member of the American Legion, the BPOE No. 1077, the Moose Lodge, and the Walnut Chapel Church. In 1976 Clifford
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Model student DPU sophomore toys with classic car fleet
David W. Wright of Bridgewater, N. J., is not your average college student. The DePauw University sophomore owns a 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom 11, a 1935 Mercedes Benz, and a 1907 Fiat Grand Prix. And this is just part of the fleet of classic cars he owns. NICE THING ABOUT it is that parking is no hassle. Dave’s cars are one-eighth scale models made in Italy but assembled in Greencastle. “I’m more interested in the models of old cars than in the real things,” says Wright who is a science major at the private university. “I am primarily interested in the ability to put extreme detail into relatively small things.” The kits from which the models rise contain approximately 3,500 parts. When finally assembled, many of the components are
was the Democratic nominee for county commissioner. In making his announcement, Clifford noted that it is important to “work together to solve the critical problems that face our county. I pledge to cooperate fully with all levels of government. We need to have continuous involvement with the residents of the county, know their needs and fight together to protect our economy. “If elected, I want to work on a daily basis with all of Putnam County. There are no simple solutions to our problems, but I am willing to stand up and speak as your representative, your county commissioner, respecting your concerns and listening to your solutions.
moveable. The windows roll down, the fans are crankable, and even the armrests pullout. WHEN THE ORIGINAL plans of one model did not include a glove compartment that opened, David saw a challenge. In no time he had a workable glove compartment -- lined with silk. On another occasion he added real wood veneer to accentuate the leather upholstery. The models he’s been building since his first year in high school are mostly metal with a little plastic and leather. They are held together by screws, nuts and bolts. The kits sell for SIOO-350. Dave’s been averaging about $l5O per car but he figures the resale value for some of his models now could run as high as $2,000. It took him over 550 hours over a three-month period to build the Rolls Royce. BECAUSE OF HIS love for fine
ignoring the Putnam County Commissioners' 10ton load limit ordinance and possibly causing a portion of the damage. (Banner-Graphic photo by Becky Igo).
“WE ARE ENTERING the new decade of the 80’s. Inflation, higher energy costs, rising interest rates, and the increased demands upon local government, make it imperative to have strong leadership in the county commissioners offices. I can provide that leadership. With my experience as a self-employed businessman for over 25 years, and with your support and help, we can make the decisions to help improve our county economy. “I ask the people of Putnam County to join in my campaign effort. Together we will show our strength and our success in making the necessary critical decisions to improve our county.”
DePauw University sophomore David Wright, Bridgewater, N. J., displays one of the objects of his affection - a 1907 Fiat Grand Prix automobile -- scale model-size, of course.
workmanship, David has gotten into calligraphy, the art of fine handwriting. “I once thought of being a cartographer (map maker), but it doesn’t call for much creativity.” David is a bacteriology major who thinks he might be interested in micro-surgery. He’s not certain “If anybody knows what I can do with this skill - working with detail -- let me know.” When not studying or working on his models, the New Jersey 20-year-old passes his time at DePauw singing in the University Choir and with the Century Singers. “I have a lot of interest, but I haven’t fulfilled them all yet," he adds. WRIGHT IS A 1978 graduate of Delbarton High School in Morristown. N. J. His parents are Mr and Mrs Charles Wright of Bridgewater