Banner Graphic, Volume 14, Number 205, Greencastle, Putnam County, 4 May 1984 — Page 14

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would not be considering the cancellation of Scott’s contract on June 7. “DOES THAT MEAN he has three more years with the corporation?” board members were asked. “Yes,” Fordice answered. However, the contract does not expire until 1988. “Then,” a patron questioned, “does that mean that the four board members who voted against the motion are happy with the leadership of Scott?” “I don’t wish to comment on that,” Fordice answered, before suggesting the meeting be continued. Earlier, member Britton made a suggestion the board consider establishment on a set of guidelines and a policy statement, which would be in line with applicable state statutes. ASKED TO OFFER INPUT by Britton, Abbott said his firm handles seminars and workshops for school boards statewide pertaining to operations. Abbott said his work with the corporation, which would amount to a one-day workshop, would be free of charge. Britton then made a motion for Abbott to prepare a set of guidelines the board can follow to make sure it is in compliance with applicable laws. His motion was seconded by Martin and agreed upon by Crosby, Gray, Clones and Mcßride. Fordice abstained. Near the meeting’s conclusion, John Crosby, a former school board member and relative of present member Crosby, questioned Britton’s status on the board. “Mr. Britton lives in Indianapolis,” Crosby noted. “How can he be a legal voter on this board? To vote, you have to live in the corporation you represent. Has the board investigated this?” FORDICE ANSWERED the North Putnam School Board has not looked into the situation. “It looks like any of his votes would be nullified,” Crosby maintained. Responding, Britton said he lias obtained a legal opinion on that matter. “If the board has a desire to terminate my position on the board, I will go to great lengths to maintain it. “I have a lot of interest in this area and I hope that I have made a contribution,” Britton continued. “I don’t feel it is out of place for me to be here and my attorney has told me he thinks there is no problem.” DURING THE DISCUSSION, it was pointed out that Britton was a legal resident of the area when he took office on

Coaches

years. When I got out of coaching I hoped to move in that direction and I’m happy. I can still stay in contact with athletics that way,” Myers said. Myers came to North Putnam High School from Turkey Run in 1976 as teacher anJ eighth-grade boys’ basketball coach. He moved to the assistant varsity and junior varsity basketball position a year later when Tim Thompson came to North Putnam from Muncie Central.

Democrats

Offering final comment on national politics, the Indianapolis attorney said the American public has its eyes wide open watching the developments in the world theatre, particularly in Central America. “If Ronald Reagan is re-elected, we could face a war in Central America,” Webster asserted. Back home in Indiana, Webster advised the Democrats to think what’s at stake in the gubernatorial race. “Our job as Democrats is to recapture the magic, promise of the Welsh (Gov. Matthew) years,” Webster said, “and to reclaim in Indiana who we are, what we stand for and what we’ll do.” LASHING OUT AT the party for having a tendency to want to “roll in on a wave,” Webster said leaders have to actively campaign, telling constituents that “we’ll govern credibly, well and deserve to be reelected.” “We’ve got to start ripping the hide off of Bob Orr,” Webster said. Webster said he is tired of the Democrats sitting back and not telling the public about how little Orr has accomplished during his administration. “808 ORR LIED TO the people of Indiana about the financial state of Indiana,” Webster told the audience. The keynote speaker alluded to the fact that the Orr administration is not above playing the bait-and-switch game with Hoosiers. “They (Republicans) give you back a few bucks during an election year,” Webster said, “and yet we have had the largest tax increase in the history of the state.” Advising party hoepfuls to agressively attack the wrongs of the Orr ad-

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the board. “Mainly, it all depends on what your policy says,” Britton said. “If the board does file suit to terminate me, that is their decision. But I will seek legal recourse for that kind of method.” With that comment, President Fordice recommended closing discussion as the exchange between Britton and Crosby was beginning to become somewhat heated. Shortly thereafter, present board member Crosby directed that the corporation’s legal counsel be advised to prepare a document stating voting procedures for school boards, and to investigate if the board’s bylaws should be amended. IN OTHER ACTION, the board: •Heard a presentation concerning the Putnam-West Hendricks Special Education Cooperative from director Susan Price. •Approved the rehiring of professional staff (tenure teachers) and non-teaching staff for the 1984-85 school year. •Approved the summer driver’s education program as submitted by high school Principal Bill Schad. To cover the program, which is estimated to cost the corporation almost $7,000, students will be charged a fee of $145 each. •Approved a non-teaching staff handbook policy change, calling for the payment schedule and insurance coverage to be considered in December, acted upon in January and take effect in July of each year. The board also agreed to an amendment calling for a specific policy to evaluate performance standards for administration of non-teaching staff as proposed by Britton. •DENIED A REQUEST from teacher Albert Thompson for a one year’s leave of absence for the 1984-85 school year. Prior to the vote, members Britton and Crosby stated they did not believe it fair to hold a teaching position for one year and giving an individual opportunity to look for a new job. If a new position is not secured, Britton and Crosby said the teacher should not be guaranteed his prior position back with the corporation. Thompson made the request because his wife is to begin law school at Valparaiso. He suggested he be allowed to teach in that area for one year and then return to North Putnam. The board unanimously denied the request. •Approved that teachers Charlene Logan and Betty Job be allowed to attend an enrichment conference June 13-14 at Ball State University. A directive from Crosby was also agreed upon, saying that

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AFTER THREE SEASONS Thompson moved on and Myers became North Putnam’s head coach in 1979, a position held until 1983. This is the first year since he started teaching in 1972 Myers has not coached. And he has coached a variety of sports. The 1967 Waveland High School graduate has served as North Putnam’s cross country and track coach, junior high football and co-coached volleyball one season when

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ministration, Webster said Democrats have to rise above the odds this election year. “I THINK WE HAVE a defeatest complex,” Webster said. “The first strategy to win is to believe you can win and then stand for something.” Webster concluded, “We have a lot of promise. We do care about the health, well-being of the people in Indiana. But in the process, we have to revive the Democrat Party which will ultimately benefit every person in this room, in this county and in our entire country.” Rising above the opposition in a local straw vote tally announced prior to Webster’s speech was Walter Mondale with 70 votes. Gary Hart came in a close second with 64 votes and Jesse Jackson registered 11 votes. In the gubernatorial race, Wayne Townsend defeated Virginia Dill McCarty, 86-57. THE JACKSON CANDIDACY was represented locally by Jack Samuels, Anderson, who called for his candidate to “run, Jesse, run.” “Rev. Jackson is for a quest for a just society, a peaceful world,” Samuels said. “He wants to fight for equal protection.” Addressing public health, Samuels sc id Jackson wants health care for people based on need and not wealth. ’ ’ On the foreign front, Samuels said the candidate wants to chart a different course for foreign policy.” TURNING TO INDIANA politics, Ken Harris spoke on behalf of Wayne Townsend who said his long-time friend would make a good governor. “He’s going to do a better job than Bob Orr,” Harris told the audience. “As Wayne

Fillmore girl suffers skull fracture in backyard game

A 10-year-old Fillmore girl suffered a fractured skull after she was accidentally struck by a baseball during a backyard game Wednesday evening. Kristen Cash, daughter of Ronald and Sherry Cash, was listed in satisfactory condition

staff and teachers are to present a true and accurate account of expenses relating to conference they are requesting to attend. •Accepted the resignation of custodian William Donahue effective on April 14. His replacement, David Gibbs, was hired by the board officially Thursday evening. •Approved employment of Betty Rainbolt as a substitute bus driver beginning April 2. •ACKNOWLEDGED a letter of commendation relative to Judy Hesler, Jana Brothers, Joanne Miller, Ellen Luken and Jeanine Peterson. •Approved a general education diploma for Sophia A. Presley Strohl. •Signed diplomas for the Class of 1984. •Denied a request of Indianapolis Public Schools for temporary transfer monies for J. R. Powers. •Heard from Scott the corporation is expected to receive a minimum of $35,516.75 as Chapter 1 monies from the state for fiscal year 1985. •HEARD A REPORT ON Career Day from member Martin, who praised individuals in charge of planning the program. •Acknowledged the school nurse’s and attendance reports. •Tabled a decision regarding the refinishing of the high school gym floor, until further information is obtained. •Approved the summer band program as outlined by director John T. Wilson. •Approved that state monies be automatically transferred to the TriCounty Bank, the corporation’s public depository, and then allocated to the corporation treasurer as necessary. •HEARD A BRIEF proposal regarding the 1984-85 school calendar from Principal Schad. However, the board took no action, hearing from Schad the matter needs discussion in executive session due to it possibly affecting collective bargaining strategy. •Approved the language arts textbooks as presented. •Heard there were no bids for school lunch products. Food Services Supervisor Linda Nelson is to accept bids on the open market. •OPENED BIDS FROM 12 companies for instructional and central office computers. Board President Fordice referred the bids to the computer committee, who will study the bids and make a recommendation to the board at a future meeting.

a late resignation left the school in a bind. “With the different sports I’ve coached, the experience will be valuable to the job of being athletic director,” Myers said. MYERS EARNED HIS undergraduate degree at Purdue University and received his masters degree in education from DePauw University in 1971. He will complete administrative classes this summer at Indiana State.

would say, Bob is a nice guy but so is my grocer. That doesn’t mean he makes the best governor.” Perhaps the race that political observers are focusing on the most is the race for Seventh District U.S. Representative. Art Smith and Carl Greening will battle for the right to face Republican incumbent congressman John Myers. Jamil Salfity is a third Democrat in the race. “My record is 12 years,” Greening said. “I’ve been there before.” Greening said, “The watch dog for the people in this district has not done his job.” “I CHALLENGE YOU TO go with me,” Greening concluded, “because I stand for integrity and honesty.” Greening’s opponent in the May 8 primary, Art Smith, Lafayette said “he didn’t trust John Myers in the future for my daughter.” “After 18 years, people are trying to see what Myers is doing for this district,” Smith offered. The trillion-dollar national deficit is a concern for Smith, who says Myers has not taken an agressive stand on balancing the budget. “We need a congressman willing to work for the Seventh District,” Smith said. SMITH CONCLUDED BY explaining the solutions to the many national problems is not “in the boardrooms on Wall Street but in the homes and hearts of America’s working families.” Starting off the list of speakers Thursday evening was John Tipton who is campaigning for the Indiana House of Representative seat now occupied by Rep. John Thomas (R-Brazil).

Friday morning at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. The fourth-grade student at Fillmore Elementary School was pitching in a game with her brother Brooke and a neighborhood friend when the accident occurred.

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New officers of the Greencastle Moose Lodge were installed recently. They include (front, from left) Robert Higgins, trustee; Robert Minar, prelate; Kenneth Swinford, governor; Virgil Deem, third-year trustee. In back are (from left) Karl Neumann,

Putnam scanner

City Police The intersection of Jackson Street and Shadowlawn Avenue was the scene of a two-vehicle, personal-injury accident Thursday morning. Injured in the 10:56 a.m. accident were Sandra L. Ewing, 26, Route 1, Fillmore, who complained of head pain; Maria E. Miller, 29, Route 2, Roachdale, who complained of back and head pain, and Mary Lou Gray, Jamestown, a passenger in the Miller vehicle. Gray complained of head and leg pain. All three were transported to Putnam County Hospital via Operation Life. Ewing told Officer Carol Boggess that she stopped her 1982 Chevrolet at the intersection and decided to turn left onto Jackson Street when she thought there was enough time to pull out. The driver said she pulled her vehicle out of the intersection and it was struck by the Miller vehicle. Miller told the officer the Ewing vehicle pulled out in front of her 1984 Buick as Miller was northbound on Jackson Street. The driver said she hit her brakes but could not avoid the collision.

George A. Dickey, 28, 205 S. Bloomington St., Greencastle, was arrested Friday morning on Bloomington Street for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Dickey was arrested at 1:12 a.m. by Officers Terry Kendall and Don Rumley. Charles J. Nelson, 21,450 Sunset Rd, Barrington, 111., was issued a citation for disregarding a stop sign at the intersection of Locust and Seminary streets. Sgt. Ken Hirt issued the ticket at 5 p.m. Thursday. Clarification The Ron Ellis listed under criminal filings in Putnam County Court in Thursday’s Banner-Graphic, is not the Ron Ellis who resides at 701 Shadowlawn Ave., Greencastle.

Obituary Julia E. Miller

Julia E. Miller, 57, Indianapolis, formerly of Greencastle, died Thursday at Methodist Hospital. A member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliary, Greencastle, Mrs. Miller was employed at Black Lumber Co. Survivors include her husband, Paul; two sons, Edward J. and James A.; a

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secretary; Robert McManama, treasurer; Gary Sutton, past governor; Bill Strahl, junior governor; Warren Ensor, installing governor, and Arlie Scaggs, trustee. (Ban-ner-Graphic photo).

Riggs

of “The Last Laugh,” and Riggs says the feedback has been good thus far. What pleases him most are that the compliments have been volunteered, rather than solicited. BEING AN UNKNOWN, IT’S going to take some good reviews to get noticed by the Walden and Dalton bookstores of the world. “They just don’t gamble,” Riggs said. “I didn’t start out to write mysteries,” admits Riggs, who says he enjoys reading the works of John MacDonald, Ross MacDonald and Dick Francis. “I would say I’m closer to Ross in style of writing,” he adds, “but I guess what I learned from them is that any style works as long as it’s authentic. “I worked hardest on adapting my own style rather than trying to copy someone else’s,” Riggs adds. “It’s taken some years of writing and just maturing as a person to do that. THE IMPORTANT THING, he says, is whether the mystery keeps a reader’s interest. “Did it keep me turning the pages? Was there something about it that kept my interest? Was it the charactor of Garth Ryland or something else?” The author, however, admits a “certain amount of frustration,” even though the long-awaited first novel is now there in black and white. “You think the frustration would be over when you finally get published,” Riggs sighed, elaborating about a whole new form of frustration in sales and promotion. “My idea is to build...to pyramid,” he explained. “If I can build more readers each year, I know eventually quality will win out. There’s an audience out there for my work and I’ll find.” How is no mystery. Not to anyone who’s read “The Last Laugh.”

At the library

PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 102 E. Walnut St., Greencastle 653-6216 MAY 7-12 Thursday, May 10-Library Board meeting, 7 p.m. *•* BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE MAY 7-10 Monday, May 7-Reelsville School, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 8-Heritage House, 8:45 a.m.; Belle Union School, 9:30 a.m.-noon; South Putnam High School, 12:1512:45 p.m.; Martinsville Road, 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 9-Green Acres, 9:15 a.m.; Fillmore School, 9:30a.m.-l p.m. Thursday, May 10-Asbury Towers, 9 a.m.; Learning Center, 9:30-10a.m.; CloverdaleSenior Center, 10:15-10:45 a.m.; Houston Health Care, 10:45 a.m.; Cloverdale Community Building, 11 a.m.-noon; Cloverdale Nutrition Program, 12:15 p.m.

Hospital notes

Putnam County Hospital Dismissed Thursday: Helen Carter, Connie Inman, Betty Johnson, Earl Johnston, Homer LuttreU, Joe Phillips and John Sunkel.

daughter, Paula J. Miller; her mother, Ada Bristley and, a brother, Norman E. Bristley. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Conkle Speedway Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Kirkland. Friends may call 2-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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