Banner Graphic, Volume 11, Number 105, Greencastle, Putnam County, 5 January 1981 — Page 1

County zoning?

Commissioners to be confronted by question again

By BECKY IGO Banner-Graphic Area News Editor County zoning is expected to surface again during discussion at the Putnam County Commissioners meeting scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Monday in the county courthouse. Although the commissioners have not yet taken a stand on the issue, each is giving the idea some consideration. Board members expressed a desire at the last meeting for county residents to bring their feelings on the subject to light. AT THE COMMISSIONERS’ Dec 1 meeting, the three-member board requested the County Planning Commission begin preliminary work on a county plan. At that time, Planning Commission member Maurice McGaughey, Russellville, told county officials a zoning plan had been drafted in the early 70s, but the previous board dropped the issue when reaction from county residents ran highly negative. At a later commissioners’ meeting, Commissioner Don Walton said he had attended a recent Planning Commission meeting only to find members unwilling to pursue a plan, unless the county would give full backing.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Snapp, Route 1, Russellville, rang in the New Year with the addition of April Michelle Snapp, Putnam County Hospital's first baby for 1981. April greeted her mother, Karen, at 2:06 a.m. Jan. 1, weighing in at 5 pounds, 13 ounces. April is the second child for the Snapps who also have a son, Jeff Snapp Jr., 5. Maternal grandparents are Ernest and Delores Harris, Coatesville (Heritage Lake), while the paternal grandparents are Vera and Lowell Snapp, Greencastle. (Banner-Gra-phic photo by Becky Igo).

The zero hour awaits Clearing and bitterly cold. Low from near zero to about 5 below. Sunday mostly sunny and frigid. High 10-15. Indiana Extended Outlook Dry Monday through Wednesday and very cold. Highs in the teens and 20s. Lows from 3 below to 3 above Monday, warming to 10 to 15 above Wednesday. Index Abby A 6 Classifieds A 5 Comics A 4 Crossword A 5 Horoscope A 5 Obituaries A 6 Sports A 3 Theaters A 6

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WALTON SAID THE MATTER would be discussed soon after the first of the year when board seats were confirmed with the addition of Commissioner Jim Malayer. Walton, who represents the southern district, said the commissioners would then try and determine where they stand on zoning and if public sentiment would support such a project. Persons residing in the northern part of Putnam County are already taking a closer look at zoning following the development of an industrial waste landfill near Russellville. THE LANDFILL DEVELOPERS, ILWD of Indianapolis, began the construction phase on the landfill in November, informing county officials of their move only after they had already received state and federal approval for the project. Some persons in the northern district have said that Putnam County’s lack of zoning was the open door ILWD needed, although ILWD officials deny that zoning affected their decision. Persons in the Raccoon Lake area are “very concerned” about the ILWD landfill, according to Raccoon Lake Association President Bob Howenstine, Bellmore. “WE DON’T KNOW WHAT we plan to do

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Putnam Patter Coal oil lamps cast dim shadows

By DAVID BARR Banner-Graphic Civic Affairs Editor Going to bed with the chickens was more than a homespun expression for folks who always called kerosene coal oil and depended on it to dimly-light the early evening darkness. For those of us who have stumbled around in the shadows with only light from a coal oil lamp to keep us from bumping into each other or falling over furniture, going to bed early in the winter time made sense. JUST LOOK AT IT FROM a chicken’s viewpoint. When it’s too dark for normal activity, head for the roost, tuck the head under one wing and stay put until its light enough to stir again. While humans are so constructed that they have to wait a while before they, hopefully, can sprout wings, those who survived until spring in the coal oil lamp days often wore night caps which served the same purpose.

yet,” Howenstine said during an earlier conversation. “We are having a board of directors meeting within the next two weeks to decide. “We don’t know whether to strike out on our own or back Jim Hillis’ (the attorney representing Russellville concerning the landfill) group. It would be a waste of time to do the same thing,” Howenstine concluded. County zoning is also definitely on the minds of residents who live in the Heritage Lake area. “THE HOMEOWNERS HOPE the county will look into the different possibilities of zoning,” Ms. Ann Chandler, a member of the Heritage Lake Property Owners Association board, commented. “I would say that 99 per cent of the people up here are for zoning countywide,” she added. “We’re also very concerned about the landfill. We wouldn’t want something like that here. We can appreciate the feelings the Russellville people have.” Ms. Chandler pointed out the Heritage Lake POA board is interested in zoning for more than control of disposal actions pertaining to hazardous waste. “WE WOULD LIKE TO see many things controlled,” she said, stressing the control

With bedrooms at least 10 to 15 degrees colder than the inside of your refrigerator, the sleeper’s ear, opposite the one he had snuggled deep in the pillow, could be crisp with frostbite before morning. PLACING A COAL OIL lamp where it would shed the maximum of light for the maximum number of people was never satisfactorily solved at our house. Someone always had his back to the light and his dark shadow in front of him. This made it tough for some to see what they had dipped onto their plates and only coordination between the bended elbow and the open mouth kept eating from being a messy affair. Even if there had been plenty of light, there wasn’t much to read at night. The paper came once a week, and the mailbox was a mile and a half away at the far end of a dead end road. Whoever picked it up usually read it before he started back. This way he didn’t have to fight for his turn when he got home.

could prevent “undesirable” projects from locating where they are unwanted or could affect property and interests of others. “Since Hendricks County and other counties have zoning, we can see that things are moving out of those counties and into our own. I think it would be safe to say that the Heritage Lake people would support some kind of zoning action.” Ms. Chandler added she was in attendance when the County Planning Commission members discussed the possibility of zoning with the commissioners. “THE PLANNING COMMISSION definitely gave me the feeling that they were all for zoning, but the commissioners were not too receptive,” she assessed. “I feel we need some kind of protection,” Ms. Chandler added, “to protect the land values. The commissioners have to take a stand.” Mrs. Lois Zepf, president of the Heritage Lake Homeowners Association, also believes Putnam County should take a look at zoning. “I THINK THE TIME has come for Putnam County to consider accepting some kind of zoning,” Mrs. Zepf said. “The Homeowners Association has formed a Col. 3, back page, this section EPA delays new restriction on landfills (c) 1980 Chicago Sun-Times The federal government plans to delay enforcement of a tough new restriction on disposal of industrial wastes that are dangerous to handle. Landfill operators probably will be granted another year to comply with the costly rule, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned. The regulation, which became effective Nov. 19, covers two classes of industrial wastes: catch fire at relatively low temperatures. “Reactive wastes,” which explode readily or generate toxic fumes upon contact with water or other substances. Under the existing regulation, such materials cannot be placed in sanitary landfills unless they are treated or mixed to remove potential hazards. In practice, this means landfill operators must empty incoming drums so the contents can be neutralized. But the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to suspend the rule to give landfills time to develop equipment and personnel to meet the standards. During the suspension period, landfill operators could bury drums containing ignitable and reactive wastes. The proposed change would delay enforcement for “approximately a year,” said Robert Taylor, acting chief of the EPA land-disposal branch in Washington. “This is not pinned down yet,” Taylor said. “It’s still in the working or discujsion stage. But it appears that a year should allow people to get these kinds of handling facilities in place.” Taylor said a proposed amendment extending the time for compliance is likely to be issued by the EPA next week. It is subject to public comment, but no further hearings will be held on the issue. Col. 3, back page, this section

WHEREVER THE LIGHT was placed after supper, there were some who couldn’t get into full light to do their arithmetic problems, and as anyone who’s been to school knows, something as bright as sunlight would be helpfull for this chore. Fussing over who had access to the light may have been one of the contributing reasons kids at our house were shooed off to bed no later than 8 o’clock on “school nights.” Considering all the preparations necessary for bed in the wintertime, warning to get ready for the ordeal needed to be started at least 30 minutes before crawling under covers. FORTUNATELY, HUMANE parents allowed their offsprings to disrobe and crawl into night attire behind the living room stove, the only place warm enough for this semi-private ritual. Also, this was the only warm spot to dress by in the morning. Col. 4. back page, this section

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Who's news

Compiled by ERIC BERNSEE Banner-Graphic Managing Editor Retired brothers HAROLD and ED RAY, natives of Cloverdale, have found a new closeness in the last four years after taking up woodworking as a hobby. The sons of the late Dr. LON RAY, a well-known Putnam County veterinarian, they live in Emporia and Anderson, Ind., respectively. Ed Ray retired from Guide Division at Anderson in 1974, while Harold retired from Delco Remy Division a year ago. They are brothers of FAY G. RAY, the late Putnam County welfare director. Ed had always enjoyed woodworking projects, according to a feature story in the Anderson Daily Bulletin. He made cabinets and decorative items for many years. Harold, however, became interested only after retirement. And as a draftsman, he helps in the planning stages of their joint projects. Their biggest undertaking has been decorative lawn windmills with fivefoot sails, which they completed last spring. The Putnam County natives have also made a number of wooden flying ducks for outdoor use. RICHARD STEVENSON marked his 25-year anniversary with Public Service Indiana at the Greencastle office in December. Meanwhile, MICHAEL L. McCLAINE of Greencastle was promoted from Greencastle energy adviser to energy consultant by PSI. CHERYL HAINES, a member of the DePauw University music faculty, is also a member of the Rhythmic Union, a five-person Terre Haute-based ensemble whose first album, “Gentle Awakening,” will be released this month. Mrs. Haines, who instructs DPU students in flute, adds the full range of flutes, alto to piccolo and North Indiana bansuri to the music. Rhythmic Union’s music includes a variety of musical structures, ranging from improvised passages to composed pieces. The troup’s style includes jazz-oriented improvisations to ethereal melodies and polyrhythmic percussion jams. The group’s album, which was recorded this summer by Inner City Records, will be released under the New York Jazz label. At the University of Evansville, two Putnam County students are members of the Choral-Ayres. They are LORA SUMMERS, daughter of Mary F. Summers, Route 1, Bainbridge, a soprano; and SHIELA K. GOULD, daughter of Charlotte Gould, Route 1, Cloverdale, an alto. The Choral-Ayres is a small auditioned group of mixed voices which meets regularly on the UE campus to practice and study works of great variety, most unaccompanied pieces. They are planning a residency at Harlaxton College in England, where they will be full-time students and will perform extensively on campus in England and Europe. SANDY POYNTER, Route 1, Greencastle, and KELLY CULLEY, Roachdale, were among more than 90 young Hoosiers attending the 21st annual Indiana Youthpower Conference at the Indianapolis Airport Hilton recently. The delegates were chosen locally on the basis of their leadership and communication abilities. Youthpower is sponsored by several food-related industries,

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including Farm Bureau Inc. At the two-day conference which included seminars, guest speakers and films, Miss Poynter represented 4-H, while Miss Culley represented Future Homemakers of America. SARA NEES, a student at Cloverdale High School and daughter of Kenneth and Diane Nees, will represent Putnam County in a district Rotary Club speech contest to be held Monday, Jan. 5 in Noblesville. Miss Nees moved into district competition after taking first place in a contest before the Greencastle Rotary Club a few weeks ago. Also participating in the local meet was AMY FOLEY of Greencastle High School. Ken Eitel chaired the contest for the Rotary Club and all schools of the county had been invited to send representatives. LEE F. MOFFETT, Waynetown, has been re-elected to serve as District 5 director of the Indiana Farm Bureau Cooperative Assn. This district represents Farm Bureau Co-ops in: Putnam, Warren, Fountain, Vermillion, Parke, Montgomery, Boone, Hendricks and Morgan counties. Moffett attended Purdue University and has farmed actively since 1955. He is currently farming 561 acres of com, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa. He also has a beef cow herd and raises feeder calves. He is a member of the Indiana Farm Bureau Inc., the Purdue Ag Alumni Association and the American Soybean Association. Moffett currently serves as a director from the fourth district on the Farm Credit Board of Louisville, which includes serving on the Federal Land Bank, the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank, and the Bank for Cooperatives. Sgt. First Class BILLY R. TINDOR, son of Ann R. Tindor of 409 Melrose Ave., Greencastle, has been decorated with the second award of the Army Commendation Medal at Fort Campbell, Ky. The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to those individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement or meritorious service in the performance of their duties on behalf of the Army. Navy Fireman THOMAS M. PURDUE, son of Tommy R. and Virginia A. Purdue of Route 2, Box 256, Roachdale, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, 111. During the eight-week training cycle, Purdue studied general military subjects designed to prepare him for further academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy’s 85 basic occupational fields. Included in his studies were seamanship, closeorder drill. Naval history and first aid. A 1980 graduate of North Putnam High School, he joined the Navy in June 1980. RALPH BOWLING, Greencastle, will be among 100 breeders from 21 states that will be exhibiting Yorkshire seedstock at the American Yorkshire Club’s 1981 Winter Type Conference in Bowling Green, Ky., Jan. 15-17. This swine conference will feature a purebred breeder’s seminar, a breeding stock show for boars, gilts and bred gilts, and a national sale of breeding stock. Further information may be obtained f ~om the American Yorkshire Club in West Lafayette, Indiana.