Banner Graphic, Volume 14, Number 134, Greencastle, Putnam County, 11 February 1984 — Page 8

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The Putnam County Banner-Graphic, February 11,1984

Obituary Doris P. Stattner

Mrs. Doris P. Stattner, 66, Route 2, Cloverdale, passed away Friday night at the Putnam County Hospital. Born July 14, 1917, in Eddyville, Ky., she was the daughter of Chester and Lillian (Hall) Cannon. Her mother preceded her in death last Jan. 3. She married John McFarland, who preceded her in death. She then was married to Henry “Pete” Nelson, who preceded her in death in 1960. On June 28, 1963, she married Alfred Stattner, who survives. Mrs. Stattner and her husband had operated a restaurant at the north edge of Cloverdale. She was a member of the Wilderness Tabernacle.

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City Police . Two juveniles remain in ;custody at the Putnam County Jail after they led police on a high-speed pursuit Friday night. v The chase, which reportedly leached speeds in excess of 80 m.p.h. took officers south on U.S. 231, where state police, sheriff’s deputies and Cloverdale police had set up a road block at the junction with U.S. •T4O. The juvenile driving the " fleeing car then reportedly lost • control of it as he turned east in- - to the westbound lanes of U.S. i4O- - Both youths, whose identities - Were not released because they • are under the age of 18, were » charged with unauthorized con- * trol of a vehicle, speeding, v runaway violation of probation i and resisting law enforcement J officers. Sheriffs Dept. One minor accident, attributed to reduced visability caused by heavy fog, was investigated by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department Friday night. Officers said Raymond Sutherlin, 71, 309 E. Berry St., Greencastle, struck a post and gate along County Road 25 West as he traveled northbound. The iQishap occurred at 11:56 p.m., officers said. There was no report of any injury. * Putnam Circuit Court * Lori Jean Tomlinson vs. ‘James H. Tomlinson, dissolution of marriage. * Putnam County Court cases filed: '$ Friday, Feb. 10 - Dennis feumley, criminal mischief; Gail K. Carpenter, deception - Issuance of bad check; Buford •'Witt, driving while license Richard C. Rice, ' receiving stolen property.

Ivy Tech

Continued from page 1 fees) ranging from $1.25 to $4.25 per credit hour. All fees are due at the time of registration. A REPRESENTATIVE from Ivy Tech’s Financial Aid Office will be present during registration at the high school. Additional information about financial assistance or forms may be obtained by calling the Office of Financial Assistance on the Terre Haute Ivy Tech campus at 812-299-1121, extension 26. Ivy Tech’s classes at Greencastle High School are arranged in cooperation with the Greencastle Community Schools Corp. and the Putnam County Area Vocational School.

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Survivors, in addition to her husband, include two daughters, Mrs. Coweta Grove, Route 3, Cloverdale, and Sharon McFarland, Greencastle; Two stepdaughters, Mrs. Wilma Davis, Cloverdale, and Mrs. Barbara Mugg, Kingsville, Tex.; two step-sons, Henry Nelson, Salem, Ky., and Larry Stattner, Route 2, Cloverdale; a brother, Odess Cannon, Cloverdale; 18 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale with Rev. Herbert Inglert officiating. Interment will be in the Cloverdale Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.

Smell claims filed: Tuesday, Feb. 7 - Nancy C. Sterchi vs. John Beardsley; Prevo’s vs. Karen Baldwin; Prevo’s vs. Ben Grubbs; Prevo’s vs. Joyce D. Schopmeyer; Clay County Rural Telephone Co-op. vs. Milten and Mary Abrams; Clay County Rural Telephone Co-op. vs. Forrest and Joanna Backover; Clay County Rural Telephone Co-op. vs. Allen T. Edwards; Clay County Rural Telephone Co-op vs. Harry J. Fulk. Wednesday, Feb. 8 - City of Greencastle vs. John Lanie; City of Greencastle vs. Maxie Phillips; City of Greencastle vs. Robert Stinson; City of Greencastle vs. Sheila Warren; City of Greencastle vs. Ernest Ward; Butler Skelgas vs. Don Link; City of Greencastle vs. Leslie W. Pelfrey; City of Greencastle vs. Kenneth and Barbara Rader; City of Greencastle vs. Ronald and Lanna Brothers; City of Greencastle vs. R. Scott Young; City of Greencastle vs. Robert Hutchens; City of Greencastle vs. Larry and Brenda Gibbs; City of Greencastle vs. Vonda Hipsher; City of Greencastle vs. Robert and Pamela York; City of Greencastle vs. John R. Blanton; City of Greencastle vs. Lori Webb. Friday, Feb. 10 - Clay County Rural Telephone Co-op. vs. Steven and Tamera Baxter; Clay County Rural Telephone Co-op. vs. Jerry and Dorothy Julbert; Clay County Rural Telephone Co-op. vs. Steven and Mrs. Randall; Clay County Rural Telephone Co-op. vs. John and Linda Spivey; Clay County Rural Telephone Co-op. vs. Ronnie Wyatt and Lisa Thompson; Clay County Rural Telephone Co-op. vs. Kenneth and Debra Williams.

later this year. The Indianapolis foundry will produce castings for agricultural machinery. About 120 furloughed workers with recall rights will have the first chance at the jobs, the spokesmen said.

Primary

precinct committeeman to county commissioner. In addition to Malayer and Beck, Republicans filing for major county offices included Myrtle Cockrell, incumbent treasurer, for auditor; William 0. Grimes, incumbent Greencastle Twp. assessor, for treasurer; Donald K. Walton for renomination as County Commissioner, District 3; Jack Waldron for re-nomination as an at-large member of the Putnam County Council; Thomas Gray for an at-

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Greencastle High School coach and athletic director Doug Miller (left) presents a plaque to Tom Goldsberry in honor of Goidsberry's 588 career victories over a 39-year coaching career. Miller made the presentation on behalf of the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association at the Green-castle-North Putnam basketball game friday night at

Shinn trial

it was difficult to get the witness to admit that 86 per cent of people taking the breathalizer test would benefit using the 2,100 ratio. “I’m not saying that people were up here deliberately lying,” Brewer said, “but how frequently do you keep track of what you drink?” The prosecutor reminded the jury that the arresting officer, Capt. Larry Rogers of the Greencastle Police Department, had indicated the defendant had slurred speech and was told by Shinn that she had consumed four or five beers. “SHE (SHINN) HAD INDICATED that she had four or five beers on an empty stomach,” Brewer said, “and even testified that she had a full feeling. She said she never saw David Houck (the victim) prior to the accident.” Referring to earlier testimony by Dr. Robert Forney of the Department of Toxicology, Brewer said Forney indicated alcohol affects the higher senses of reasoning and judgment before it affects the motor senses. “It’s affecting them (people who drink) before the staggering and swaying,” Brewer said. “Intoxication affects judgment.” Brewer told the jury Houck was visible at all times and could be seen by 88 feet away. “Yet there was no braking action or swerving,” Brewer said. Brewer referred to the brain as a computer and said alcohol affects its functioning. “AN 88-YEAR-OLD MAN was walking and there was time for somebody to react,” Brewer said. “It was not just some kid running out in the street. There must be a reason why and I submit to you that the computer was short circuiting.” It took nearly an hour for Pierson to conclude his final comments to the jury. He began by taking exception to Brewer’s reported contention that the state didn’t have to prove intoxication. “Remember Dr. Forney?” Pierson asked the jury. “He couldn’t prove intoxication. He (Forney) wouldn’t admit that 2,100 ratio was a problem.” Elaborating on Brewer’s statement that 86 per cent of people taking the breathalizer test get a break, Pierson said 14 per cent of the results go the other way. “That makes that machine (breathalizer) 100 per cent unreliable,” Pierson said. THE DEFENSE COUNSEL added, “The truth is the breathalizer stinks. We are talking about people’s lives and people’s liberties here.” Relating back to the issue of intoxication causing death, Pierson said Capt. Larry Rogers related the facts concerning the suspected intoxication and that his investigation into the matter was suspect. “I know it’s tough not believing a police officer,” Pierson told the jury, “but Mr. Brewer was apologizing for him (Rogers). Pierson said very few measurements were taken and little other technical work

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large County Council seat, and Robert Evans, for re-nomination for an at-large County Council seat. DEMOCRATS FILING for major county offices include Tyrell W. Bittles for coroner and Wilma L. Zimmerman for treasurer. Republicans who have filed for precinct committeeman positions include Marilyn Clearwaters, Myrtle Cockrell, Mary Jane Monnett, Shirley Baker, Mary Joan Stevens, Jerry G. Monnett, Carl Torr,

McAnally Center. Goldsberry, who will be inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in March, was honored during “Tom Goldsberry Night" ceremonies at the school where he coached and taught from 1948 through 1960. (Banner-Graphic photo by Steve Fields)

on the day of the accident was completed. “THAT’S BAD POLICE WORK,” Pierson said. “If Officer Rogers did that bad, did he do everything else bad?” Pierson said state’s witness Art Rogers proved conclusively that “intoxication did not cause the death.” The defense counsel told the jury “what we have here is a pedestrian not watching traffic very well.” “Mr. Houck made a fatal error,” Pierson added, “and he didn’t make it.” After calling the breathalizer “scientifically not acceptable,” Pierson told the jury “Laura was not too intoxicated to follow instructions.” “DRINKING DRIVERS cause many problems in society,” Pierson conceded. “In the stampede for better law enforcement, let’s not trample Laura Shinn. The accident was caused by the failure of judgment, not by Laura, but Mr. Houck’s.” Concluding his comments, Pierson said counsels on both sides will walk away from the trial. “Laura Shinn will never walk away from this,” Pierson said, “The tragedy is, neither will Mr. Houck. After looking at all the evidence, please do not convict an innocent woman.” During the state’s rebuttal, Brewer began by telling the jury “no one forced anyone to drink and drive.” Brewer told the jury Dr. Forney had offered an opinion that Shinn was intoxicated. “And about the investigation, there was no question that it wasn’t conducted as well as we like,” Brewer said, “but would a better investigation had any purpose in determining visibility. Visibility is still there.” BREWER TOLD THE JURY that there was still no braking or swerving even at 88 feet away, where the victim was fully visible. “Art Rogers was at the intersection of Walnut and Jackson and he saw him (Houck),” Brewer said. “In fact, he said he started to slow down. “The point is when driving in a residential area,” Brewer said, “you should be ready for the unexpected. ” Brewer concluded his rebuttal by telling the jury that the issue is drinking alcoholic beverages on an empty stomach. “It comes back to the same question,” Brewer added. “That computer was not functioning.” Testimony from Laura Shinn highlighted proceedings earlier Friday. SHINN TESTIFIED that she, her husband Larry, Steve Shinn and Barb and Randy Young met at the Monom Grill on the morning of May 28, where the defendant said she drank coffee but ate no food. Arriving at the Robert Plessinger residence, Shinn said she had sipped about two beers before she and Barb Young left to purchase a keg of beer. Shinn said she was driving a moderate speed when she traveled to purchase the keg. “Was it a good tap or a bad tap,” Pierson asked. “Bad tap, it had a lot of foam,” Shinn

Robert Evans, Howard R. Youse and Betty L. Waldron. Early Democrat candidates for precinct committeeman include Aaron Leroy York, George F. Zimmerman and Harold Stanger. Marsha S. Carrington is seeking election as a delegate to this summer’s Republican state convention, while George F. Zimmerman has filed his candidacy for delegate to the Democrat state convention.

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responded. Shinn said she had about 56 ounces of beer and estimated the amount could have been less. The defendant testified she was taking no other substances. She said she used Steve Shinn’s automobile to leave with her husband early on the afternoon of May 28. “DID YOUR BROTHER-IN-LAW question you about intoxication?” Pierson asked. Shinn said he had no qualms about giving her the keys to his vehicle. Saying she proceeded down Jackson Street at approximately 30 miles per hour, Shinn was asked how she came to hit Houck. “I didn’t expect any man or anything to be over the hill in my lane,” Shinn said, sobbing. Before the impact, Shinn said she saw a blurr, heard a noise and then turned to her husband to ask what it was she heard. “He turned around and said I had hit somebody,” Shinn said. “At this point I went to pieces and he told me to turn right.” Shinn said she had recalled taking the performance test and being told by Capt. Rogers that she was doing fine. While at the police station, Shinn said she was given a breathalizer test, another performance test and was released in the custody of her husband and in-laws. DURING CROSS EXAMINATION, the defendant reiterated that she had four or five beers on an empty stomach. “Is it a fair statement that Larry Rogers was concerned about your condition? ” “Oh yes,” Shinn said emphatically. Brewer asked Shinn whether she recalled just seeing a blurr at the time of impact. “That’s correct,” she replied. The next witness to take the stand was Barb Young, who testified that she and Mrs. Shinn went to purchase the keg of beer and that the defendant’s driving at that time was not erratic. Young said she observed Shinn at noon and told the jury she was doing fine. “She was not intoxicated,” Young said. On cross examination, Young said the bad tap on the keg was not replaced until after the accident and that there was much air in the keg that she and Shinn had purchased. “WHEN DID YOU first learn of the accident?” Brewer asked. “I believe the police had come up (to

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Dear Abby Parents' love should be seen and heard by kids DEAR ABBY: This is not a major problem—iust an irritating one. My husband refuses to kiss me in front of the children. I know he loves me, but he bends over backward to hide it when the children are around. I think children should see their parents express a little affection for each other once in a while—not go overboard, just an occasional kiss. My 4-year-old made me realize that children do notice things like that when he crawled up onto my lap, gave me a big hug and kiss, and said, “I’m the only one around here who will give you a kiss —huh, Mommy?” What do you say? FAITHFUL READER DEAR READER: Children most certainly need to witness expressions of affection between their parents. And fortunate are those who can recall such sweet memories. Psychiatrists’ couches are wet with the tears of patients who remember only the fights their parents had. * * » DEAR ABBY: My wife and I recently took our two boys (ages 9 and 12) to visit some friends in Minnesota. (We are from Virginia.) We raised our boys to always say “Yes, sir” and “Yes, ma’am” when speaking to adults. The people we were visiting have children about the ages of ours, and they never addressed anyone as “sir” or “ma’am.” A visiting neighbor remarked on how “nice” it was to hear our sons say “Yes, ma’am” and “No, ma’am.” Our Minnesota host said, “Oh, we don’t use that kind of talk — it’s too military.” Abby, do you think it’s “too military”? Or do you think as we do—that it shows courtesy and respect? VIRGINIA FATHER DEAR FATHER: Do I think it’s too military? No, sir! Do I think it shows courtesy and respect? Yes, sir!

Plessinger’s house) for some reason,” she replied. William Randall (Randy) Young took the stand next, explaining that Mrs. Shinn did not seem to be affected by the alcohol consumed at the party. “Was there anything about her behavior that led you to believe she was intoxicated?” Pierson asked. “No,” Young replied. During cross examination, Young told the court that he was not paying attention to Mrs. Shinn during the party. CONARD SHINN, FATHER-IN-LAW of the defendant, told the court he was at the Elks Club when he saw a commotion up the street and left to see what was happening. Mr Shinn said he saw Larry, asked what had happedned, and then phoned his wife, Faye, requesting her to come to the police station to be with the defendant. “Did you form an opinion as to whether or not Laura was intoxicated,?” Pierson asked. “She was emotionally shook up,” Mr. Shinn replied, “That would be a normal reaction for a woman.” The last witness to take the stand was Faye Shinn, the defendant’s mother-in-law. Mrs. Shinn said she first found out about the accident around 2 p.m. when her husband Conard called to tell her what had happened. “HE SAID SHE HIT SOMEBODY in Steve’s (Shinn) car,” Mrs. Shinn said, “At first, I thought it was another car. ” Mrs. Shinn said she arrived just after her daughter-in-law had taken the breathalizer test. “I felt so sorry for her,” Mrs. Shinn said. “It’s been hard on her too.” . Mrs. Shinn said she talked to the defendant for approximately 20 minutes before leaving the police station. “Laura was just crying,” Mrs. Shinn said. “When she walked toward me, there was no deviation in her stride but she walked slow.” MRS. SHINN SAID SHE WAS shocked to hear what the defendant had tested on the machine and stated she did not feel like Laura was intoxicated. “She was not falling down, she was just upset,” Mrs. Shinn said, concluding her testimony. After the defense rested its case, the jury was ushered to the scene of the accident before returning to hear closing comments.

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