Banner Graphic, Volume 12, Number 47, Greencastle, Putnam County, 31 October 1981 — Page 1

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It waa out with the old and in with the new as Greencastle Water Co. personnel worked Thursday night replacing old, worn water hydrants in the southern part of town. The work was com-

Homebodies

Greencastle's Spence says FmHA stepping up credit counseling efforts

Special to the Banner-Graphic Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) is stepping up efforts to provide financial counseling and supervision to its rural housing borrowers. "THE AGENCY WAS created to provide supervised credit to both its farm and rural housing borrowers. FmHA loan programs are designed to provide budgeti g, recordkeeping and other management assistance along with loans to help families achieve their farm or homeownership objectives,” said Greencastle’s William F. Spence, FmHA state director in Indiana. “But the tremendous demand for new

Child Abuse Committee to hold annual meeting at First Christian Thursday

The annua! meeting of the Putnam County Committee on Child Abuse (PCCCA) will be held at 7:30 p.m Thursday, Nov. 5 in the parlor of the First Christian Church in Greencastle. THE PROGRAM WILL include recognition of the many volunteers who have given of their time and talents during the year. PCCCA is concerned with reducing the incidence of child abuse in Putnam County through sponsorship of several volunteer led programs: Parents Anonymous which meets on Wednesdays at the Gobin Church Charter House from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Tot’s Time Center which provides free babysitting on

Goblins out late Saturday

Mostly sunny, warm and breezy. High in the mid to upper 70s. Partly cloudy and very mild overnight. Low in the mid 50s. Becoming cloudy Saturday with a good chance of showers late in the day. Indiana Extended Outlook A good chance of showers Sunday and Monday. Lows in the 40s Sunday and in the upper 30s and 40s Monday and Tuesday. Highs all three days in the mid 50s to mid 60s.

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pleted in a four-block area, necessitating the water be shut off for approximately five hours. Similar replacement efforts are to be undertaken in other parts of the city periodically, according to

loans has frequently detracted from the supervisory aspects of our programs. As a result, the combination of the general economic climate and individual family financial problems are causing many FmHA borrowers to give up their lowinterest loans without first seeking informed advice on how best to relieve their financial crises. For some, this could mean forfeiting their only opportunity to become homeowners. ” Inflation and reduced employment have placed a double burden on families living in small communities and rural areas, according to Spence. Higher costs for utilities and other services and the added

Wednesday mornings at the First Baptist Church; the Parent Aide program in which a volunteer aide “befriends” an abusing or potentially abusive parent to seek alternative ways of handling children and the Emergency Crisis Shelter program for victims of domestic violence and their children. The 1982 membership drive will be launched at this meeting. Annual membership dues are $1 per person. ANYONE INTERESTED in learning more about the activities of the Putnam County Committee on child Abuse is invited to attend. For more information, persons may call 6535261.

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cost of transportation to and from work are factors that place a strain on household budgets for all rural people. Reduced working hours, loss of overtime, and in some cases, total loss of employment often make the load seem impossible for new homeowners with young families, the Greencastle resident said. FmHA FIELD OFFICE staffs are beginning to schedule counseling interviews with borrowers who are delinquent with their payments. Families will receive assistance in analyzing their situation and working out realistic financial plans to meet their needs. “The major task in most cases is to help

Play slated for Nov. 5-8

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“Man and Superman,” a play by George Bernard Shaw to be presented Nov. 5-8, is being directored by Ms. Johanna McAuliffe. Ms. McAuliffe, DePauw Little Theatre’s first guest director, was brought to Greencastle under the Gough Fund, to director and conduct workshops. Ms. McAuliffe, who is a founding member and director of the Private Theatre in New York, views her experiences at DePauw as “personally challenging.” She feels she has received a lot of support from DePauw students as well as faculty. BESIDES DIRECTING the production “Man and Superman,” Ms. McAuliffe has been conducting workshops on acting styles using “The Oresteia” by Aeschylus, “The Duchess of Malfi” and “White Devils” by Josh Webster and “The Misanthrope” by Moliere. The point of the workshops is to “draw something out... to open up possibilities and potentials... to teach people how to work with themselves.” The idea is to “teach an appreciation of form, to give something of esthic value by applying limitations to it. A great play can do that

$64,000 question

The answer, Carnack, is United Way's total

Putnam County United Way contributions announced at the third report meeting at Greencastle Federal Savings and Loan this week have swelled the total to $64,517.40. Harvey Pinney, assistant campaign, said, “By Nov. 4, we hope to reach last year’s goal of $76,000. We hope the momentum of the campaign continues rolling. "EACH WEEK SO FAR,” Pinney con tinued, “the percentage of the goal

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families get their priorities in order,” Spence said. “Next to food, shelter costs must be at the top of the priority list and be paid first.” In most cases, the monthly mortgage payment is the largest monthly expense and if one installment is missed, it is extremely difficult to make it up without sacrificing another crucial budget item, he noted. In the past, FmHA has been willing to accept excuses for missed payments when other creditors were not. As a result, some borrowers have simply paid those who have made the strongest demand for payment. To counteract this trend, the agency is requiring its field offices to

by providing resistance, so that you can make a leap.” “The quality of contact on stage is like no other. It provides an experience which stays with them as they grow older. ” ’ "MAN AND SUPERMAN” is “a big play in every way,” McAuliffe believes. “You go to school to learn how to think.” The play itself is a challenge, she says, from the concepts behind it, to the actual portrayal of characters. The struggles in the play are “both provacative and funny.” She also believes each actor adds something original to the work. McAuliffe highly recommends participation in theater even for students who do not intend to make acting a career. She feels that “you should do it (consider acting as a career) unless you have to.” The Gough Fund, established in 1979 by Harry P. Gough in memory of his parents, is in its second year of use. Gough’s father, Harry B. Gough, was head of the DePauw Speech Department from 1909 until his retirement in 1936. He was instrumental in

reached has been ahead of last year’s percentage of the same stage of the campaign.” The Industrial Pacesetter division, headed by Dick Andis, is the first to surpass its goal. The division reported contributions of $49,794, $3,294 past its goal with more contributions expected. Donna Mahoney, chairman of the Central Putnam division, said her canvassers are still working.

Felling uncertain about defending murder suspect

By BECKY IGO Banner-Graphic Area News Editor Terre Haute attorney Darrell Felling has yet to decide whether to defend William Arthur Minnick, 18, 1011 Avenue F, Greencastle, charged with murder, unlawful deviate sexual conduct and robbery in the homicide of 24-year-old Martha Payne, Greencastle. “We are still investigating the case,” Felling said via phone Friday morning from his office. “I have not made a decision whether to handle the case or not.” FELLING TOLD THE Banner-Graphic a private investigator from his office, Jim Counterman, has been in Greencastle this week obtaining information about the case. “Counterman came over to Greencastle Tuesday night, after Bill’s parents called me at my home,” Felling said. “We have talked to a number of people who the police have not even talked to. ’ ’ The Terre Haute attorney concluded, “I hope to make a decision by the first of the week whether or not to represent Minnick.” AS IT STANDS, Greencastle attorney Stephen Pierson remains as Minnick’s court-appointed pauper counsel. Pierson was unavailable Friday morning for comment. Mrs. Payne was murdered Monday afternoon at her home. Autopsy reports listed the cause of death as a single knife

make timely contacts with each borrower when a payment is late. If borrowers are unable or unwilling to meet their mortgage payments in a timely manner and set aside savings to pay their real estate taxes when they are due, they will be assisted in liquidating their loan. “OUR LOAN FUNDS ARE going to be extremelv limited in the future,” Spence said. “It is imperative, therefore, that we make our resources available to those eligible families and individuals who are willing to give a high priority to their housing needs and responsibilities.”

developing debate at DePauw, as well as Duzer Du, a drama honorary society. INCOME FROM THE FUND is to be used to finance visits to the campus by persons who will enhance the programs of the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences and the university in general. Specifically, artists in drama or speech may be invited to perform, to conduct workshops and seminars, or to serve as artists or professionals in residence for a specific period of time. Use of the fund is determined on a yearly basis by a committee composed of the provost, the chairman of the department and the Harry B. Gough Professor of Speech, Dr. Robert Weiss. In an interview with Harry P. Gough, the 1929 DePauw graduate stressed that the aim of the fund is to “supplement the capabilities of the DePauw staff... challenge students and at the same time give them experience they wouldn’t have otherwise.” By bringing a particular expertise or talent to the campus, it is also hoped that new techniques will be available to DePauw’s students.

INCLEMENT WEATHER on Oct. 18. designated as “Special Giving Sunday for United Way,” prevented the completion of the canvassing. Mrs. Mahoney said, “If you haven’t as yet been given the opportunity to contribute, be on the lookout for the United Way canvassers. They’ll be wearing their United Way badges and carrying kits of brochures and pledge cards. ”

wound which severed an artery. She was found lying face down in the bedroom of the two-story home by her husband, James, as he returned from work shortly before 5 p.m. Monday. Minnick was apprehended by Greencastle Police after he had been seen entering the home with the victim. Putnam County Prosecutor Del Brewer first filed a murder charge against Minnick Tuesday, but amended the original, adding charges of deviate sexual conduct and robbery. RESULTS FROM THE autopsy report led to the deviate sexual conduct charge, the prosecutor said, but he declined a further explanation. The prosecutor is seeking the death penalty against Minnick due to the suspect allegedly using deadly force during commission of deviate sexual conduct and robbery. At an arraignment hearing Thursday Minnick pleaded not guilty to all three charges before Circuit Court Judge William C. Vaughn. JUDGE VAUGHN ORDERED Minnick held without bond. He was placed in the custody of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department. Meanwhile, funeral services for Mrs. Payne, a native of Arkansas, were conducted Friday morning at Brazil with burial to follow later at Blytheville, Ark. The victim’s husband and parents are formerly of Brazil.

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DAN DOAN Promoted to vice president

Doan elevated to VP role at First Citizens Dan L. Doan has been elected vice president of First Citizens Bank and Trust Co., Greencastle, according to an announcement made by Gail W. Edwards, senior vice president. DOAN JOINED First Citizens Bank in 1977 as a loan officer, was elected assistant vice president in charge of commercial loans in 1978, and has been active in mortgage and agri-lending. He will continue to serve in those areas. A graduate of DePauw University, he is a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He is nearing completion of a master’s degree in Business Administration at Indiana Sate University, is a second-year student at the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at Rutgers University and is a graduate of the Indiana Agricultural Banking School at Purdue University. Active in community affairs, he is finance chairman of Greencastle Fourth of July Committee, a member of Putnam County Home Builders Association, Putnam County Realtors Association and the Greencastle Presbyterian Church. DOAN, WITH HIS wife Betsy, daughter Amy and son David, reside on Gardenside Drive in Greencastle.