Banner Graphic, Volume 11, Number 104, Greencastle, Putnam County, 3 January 1981 — Page 1

7th District alterations likely after census results

Bv LARRY GIBBS Banner-Graphic Publisher Trade the red and white of Indiana University for the black and gold of Purdue? That may be the primary color change in Congressman John Myers’ 1982 political wardrobe as Indiana faces the unexpected prospect of redrawing 11 congressional districts into only 10. PUTNAM COUNTY should remain entirely within Myers' Seventh District when the state General Assembly finishes the complex task of reapportionment later this year, but the overall perimeters of the nearly 6,000-square-mile chunk of West Central Indiana real estate may change considerably. In fact, none of the state’s

South Putnam school hearing reset for Jan. 19

By LARRY GIBBS Banner-Graphic Publisher A local hearing by the South Putnam School Board on the corporation’s request for additional appropriations totaling $80,750 - including $50,000 for the purchase of a 10-acre tract as the site of the South Putnam East Elementary School -- has been rescheduled for Jan. 19. The hearing had been slated as the first item of business at Monday night’s regular board meeting, but a legal notice advertising the additional appropriations was not submitted for publication by required state deadlines. The notice will appear twice in the Banner-Graphic prior to the 7 p.m. Jan. 19 hearing. AS SUBMITTED, THE LEGAL advertisement describes the additional appropriations “to purchase real estate for elementary school building of approximately ten (10) acres more or less, the exact acreage to be determined by survey of not over $80,750, including land acquisition, legal and topographical plat survey, soil borings, fencing, title, well drilling and preliminary architectural fees.” The much-debated school site is situated on the southwest corner of the intersection of U.S. 40 and County Road 725 E east of Mt. Meridian. The planned $4.2 million facility will consolidate existing schools at Belle Union and Fillmore. Opposition to the location is expected to be expressed Jan. 19 by patrons who have actively campaigned for construction of the new elementary on corporation-owned land adjacent to South Putnam High School. PROPONENTS OF THAT site, known during the ongoing debate as the “central” location, have promised to carry their fight beyond the board’s local hearing. That step will come at an automatic second hearing to be conducted by the State Board of Tax Commissioners. The corporation’s legal notice refers to that state hearing, saying it will be held within 15 days of the Jan. 19 hearing. The site and specific date of that hearing

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existing districts Republican or Democrat - likely will escape alteration. There had been speculation that Myers’ district, which has remained in its present form since the last reapportionment was completed before the 1972 election, would undergo some minor changes reflecting an increase in the Hoosier population. But Wednesday’s surprise announcement by the Census Bureau that Indiana would lose one of its 11 U.S. House seats has significantly increased the probability, some political veterans believe, that the Seventh District will be redrawn to eliminate Monroe County (Bloomington) and include Tippecanoe County (Lafayette). Actually, Indiana’s population increased

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DPU students head south Some 115 DePauw University students will be going to Central America for a month as part of the school’s winter program. The program, which costs about SSOO, is designed to give students a close look at the region. They will use four-wheel drive vehicles, mules and their own backs to haul medical supplies and building materials to remote villages where they will construct educational and health care facilities. They will be accompanied by 40 other American workers from DePauw as they work in Guatemala, Honduras and Haiti. The program started in 1970 with six students and six advisers. remain to be determined, although it is expected to be conducted either at the courthouse or at South Putnam High School. Pending corporation success at the impending hearings, the school board plans to break ground for the new school by midsummer with occupancy tentatively set for the fall of 1982. THE PROPOSED BUILDING will encompass approximately 50,000 square feet and serve an estimated enrollment of 380. Reelsville School will continue in operation, but will be renamed South Putnam West Elementary when the new building is completed. Although the local hearing has been removed from Monday night’s agenda, the five-member board is scheduled to consider other business, including possible final action on a proposed student locker policy. Monday’s meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the administration building, located south of Greencastle on U.S. 231.

New billing procedure for X-rays to mean two separate payments

Beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, the radiologists (X-ray doctors) at Putnam County Hospital have begun the independent practice of Radiology. EACH X-RAY examination which is performed at the hospital has always been interpreted by the radiologists and the X-ray Department has always been supervised by the radiologist. Up until this time, however, only one bill was submitted by the hospital to the patients receiving xrav examinations. The hospital then paid the radiologists for their services. When the Radiology Group, Hendricks County Radiology Inc., starts the independent practice of Radiology in our community, they will submit a bill which is separate from that submitted by the hospital.

by nearly 300,000 between 1970 and 1980, the Census Bureau said. However, because other states experienced even greater growth and because there are only 435 House of Representatives seats to be divided among the 50 states, the Hoosier delegation is one of those targeted for reduction. Based on Indiana’s reported 1980 population of 5,490,179, the state will be redrawn into 10 districts, each encompassing approximately 549,000 residents. THE PRESENT SEVENTH District, which includes all or part of 16 counties, had a 1970 population of 472,041. In 1975, that figure was revised to an estimated 484,000. There are several reasons why the 1981

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THUS, THE PATIENT will receive two bills for each x-ray examination: One covers the expense the hospital incurs to buy and service the equipment and pay for the room, heat, electricity and technologists; and the other will cover the fee collected by Hendricks County Radiology Inc. for the radiologist’s interpretation of the film (which is sent to the patient’s doctor) and supervision of the x-ray department. Putnam County Hospital will make appropriate reductions in its X-ray charges when this new billing arrangement begins. Executive Director John D. Fajtsaid. If there are any questions regarding the additional bill received from Hendricks County Radiology Inc., the local phone number for information is 653-6636

General Assembly, dominated by Republicans, would be inclined to put Lafayette into the Seventh District. The most obvious benefit to the GOP would be the likely elimination of Democrat Floyd Fithian, a former Purdue professor who represents his hometown of I>afayette as part of the Second District. Fithian, a conservative who went to Washington as part of the Watergate backlash in 1974, would face almost insurmountable re-election odds if he were tossed into the Seventh District with Myers. Although Fithian has built name recognition in northern Indiana, he’s not a household word throughout most of the sprawling Seventh, where Myers has been known for 14 years.

New regime

Judges Vaughn, Gray head Putnam officials

By BECKY IGO Banner-Graphic Area News Editor Many people came to say “I do” for another time, while others repeated their first vows during swearing-in ceremonies for county officials held Thursday at the Putnam County Courthouse. A rather large crowd of on-lookers was on hand for the occasion which began when Greencastle Mayor Jane Harlan and County Clerk Sharon Hammond read the oath of office to new Circuit Court Judge William C. Vaughn. VAUGHN WON THE Circuit Court judgeship after defeating three-term incumbent Francis N. Hamilton in November. Earlier, Vaughn stressed a judge’s role is that of a public servant, a teacher sharing information how the judicial system operates and a leader who must “maintain the confidence and respect of the people he represents." Vaughn has served as County Court judge since 1975, appointed to the role when the court was first created. The next year, he was elected to serve a four-year term in that office.

ALREADY AWARE OF THE likelihood that state Republicans will remap his Second District, Fithian said Thursday he’s interested in the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Richard Lugar. In an interview with the Associated Press, Fithian said he believes the GOP-controlled legislature may target him when the 11 existing districts are trimmed by one. Aside from the obvious Republican desire to remove Fithian from the congressional scene, there’s the fact that Myers’ Covington home is only a stone’s throw from Lafayette but 80 miles northwest of Bloomington. The part of Monroe County which Myers represents (Richland, Van Buren, Perry and Bloomington Twps.) hasn’t been the

The new Circuit Court judge now begins his duties facing a six-year term of office. VAUGHN PROVED THAT turnabout is fair play as he presented the oath of office to new County Court Judge Mrs. Sally Gray. Mrs. Gray held the lead for a sound victory over challenger Bob Wolf. Indianapolis, last November and will sit in the judge’s seat for a four-year term. A former economics professor at DePauw University, Mrs. Gray also served as the manager of the Legal Services Office at Terre Haute. Her latest role was that of Putnam County deputy prosecutor. JUDGES VAUGHN AND Gray have stressed the importance of a good working relationship between the Circuit and County courts. “My transition to the County Court office has gone smoothly.” Judge Gray said of Vaughn’s assistance. Earlier, Vaughn announced that Judge Gray will serve as judge pro tern in Circuit Court in his absence. Ceremonies continued when Judges Vaughn and Gray handled the swearing-in of Auditor Jewel Blue, Treasurer Myrtle

kindest area of the district to the eightterm Republican. He’s won there, but also encountered his staunchest opposition, much of it from environmentalists and some liberal groups associated with Indiana University. AND SINCE 1972, THREE of Myers’ five Democratic opponents have come from Monroe County. Warren Henegar, a Monroe County Council member, challenged him in 1972, while Bloomington businesswoman Charlotte Zietlow lost to Myers in 1978 but edged him by 15 votes in Putnam County. The 1978 election has been the only one of eight in which Myers failed to carry Putnam County. In 1980 Myers defeated two-term state Sen. Patrick Col. 2, back page, this section

It became official Thursday as new Circuit Court Judge William C. Vaughn was read the oath of office by Mayor Jane Harlan (center) and County Clerk Sharon Hammond. Later, Vaughn had the honor of swearing-in Mrs. Sally Gray who stepped into the role of County Court judge. Ceremonies were conducted at the Putnam County Courthouse. (Banner-Graphic photos by Becky Igo).

Cockrell. Commissioner Don Walton, Commissioner Jim Malayer and County Councilmen Jack Waldron and Gene Beck. BLUE, COCKRELL AND Walton were successful in their campaigns to maintain their respective offices. Malayer begins his duties officially as commissioner when the board meets Monday morning at the Putnam County Courthouse. Malayer takes over the commissioner’s seat vacated by Beck who moves to the County Council role with Waldron. County Councilman Bob Evans and Coroner Wayne Hopkins were absent for the swearing-in ceremonies, but also officially began their duties with the new year. OATHS OF OFFICE were also given to Judge Vaughn s Circuit Court staff, including John R. Stevens (also a City Council member) as probation officer, Glennda Deem as court reporter and Glenda Evans as bailiff. Final oaths were read to Judge Gray’s County Court assistants which includes Judy Elkins as court reporter and Peg Lemley as bailiff and deputy court clerk