Banner Graphic, Volume 14, Number 266, Greencastle, Putnam County, 17 July 1984 — Page 1

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Commissioner John Carson (second from right) goes over a point with Indianapolis architect Mike Okey, in reference to continuing remodeling efforts at the courthouse. With Carson are Commissioner Jim Malayer (left) and County Councilman Dick Asbell. The commissioners asked that Okey, the Council, judges and prosecutor meet with them Monday evening to pinpoint

Alleged incidents of molestation described by teen as trial begins

By BARBARA CARHART Banner-Graphic Staff Writer Testimony began Monday afternoon in the Putnam Circuit Court trial of Glen Edwin “Bucky” Walters, charged with three counts of child molesting. Walters, 46, Greencastle, also faces one count each of exhibition of obscene matter, dissemination of matter, conducting performance harmful to minors and obscene performance. THE SEVEN-MAN, FIVE-WOMAN jury heard testimony from three state witnesses, including investigating officers Sgt. Ken Hirt and Chief Jim Hendrich of the Greencastle Police Dept, and a 16-year-old boy who allegedly was present in Walters’ apartment when films termed as pornographic reportedly were shown and alleged sexual acts were performed. During the course of the state’s questioning of the teen-ager, deputy prosecutor Diana LaViolette admitted into evidence four allegedly pornographic films the teen-ager allegedly had viewed with the defendant. The films were four of nine allegedly pornographic 8 mm movies confiscated from the defendant’s East Franklin Street apartment during a search by police last Nov. 15. The jury viewed one film in its entirety, but two others were not shown after the teen-age witness acknowledged that they were similar to the film already exhibited. DEFENSE COUNSEL David Houck objected to the state’s attempt to show a fourth film, which allegedly depicted homosexual activity among three male subjects. The court sustained the objection after Houck argued that the film already was in a projector when the teen-ager allegedly arrived at Walters’ apartment

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and that the defendant had not specifically intended for the witness to view the film. Testimony ended late in the afternoon when Houck was conducting his crossexamination of the 16-year-old. Houck questioned the witness about the circumstances surrounding six visits the teen-ager allegedly made to the defendant’s apartment. The defense attorney initially asked about the first two meetings with Walters. “DO YOU RECALL ANY conversation you and Mr. Walters had?” Houck questioned. “No, I do not,” the juvenile replied. “The only thing I can recall is telling him to stop touching me.” The teen-ager testified that the next time he saw Walters was at Marvin’s Pizza where he and the defendant were playing video games. “This time did Mr. Walters make an advance toward you?” Houck asked. “YES, HE DID,” the witness replied. “I was playing the video game and it advanced to the point where he (Walters) reached down toward my privates and I brushed his hand away. I told him ‘no’.” The witness said he requested Walters to stop a second time and after a third request the defendant did. The witness testified he had previously been invited to the defendant’s apartment to watch films and did so sometime in the summer of 1983. Houck asked the witness to recall the first visit to Walters’ apartment. “I rang the doorbell, he greeted me and we preceded to his bedroom to see a couple of movies,” the juvenile recalled. THE WITNESS TESTIFIED he was sitting at the foot of the defendant’s bed, next

South Putnam to advertise 'BS tax rate of $6.91

By LARRY GIBBS Banner-Graphic Publisher The South Putnam Communityjkhgol Corg. will advertise a 1985 budget calling for a property tax rate of $6,915 per each SIOO of assessed valuation. Meeting in a two-hour special session Monday night, the school board authorized advertisement of the budget in preparation for a public hearing on Aug. 23 and adoption of the 1985 budget a week later. THE ADVERTISED TAX rate is $1,885 higher than South Putnam’s current rate of $5.03, although the proposed rate will drop in proportion to any increase in the

Board members whistle while they work on final plan

By DAVID BARR Banner-Graphic Civic Affairs Editor If you can whistle, keep your pucker in practice and wait for word from Harris Hall at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Edith Fry, Harris Hall chairman, put out a call at Monday night’s Fair Board meeting as she outlined the many activities which have been planned for each day of the fair, scheduled to begin Sunday, July 29 and continue through Aug. 4. “WHETHER YOU ARE an exhibitor or a potential participant, there will be

the next area of courthouse renovation. What resulted was a decision to appropriate $200,000 to be used to redo the north-west courthouse sidewalks, put in a new skylight and remodel exterior doors. By November, thp, commissioners hope to begin again on finishing the thii#floor court areas. (Banner-Graphjcphoto Beckv Jge).

to Watters, viewing the films. “He started rubbing me and squeezing me,” the juvenile testified. / Referring to a deposition taken in February 1984, Houck questioned the teenager on his role in running and selecting the films. The witness testified that he knew how to operate the projector, had rewound it at times and had on occasion selected the films to view. Houck then asked the witness about the second visit to Walters’ apartment. “Did he make advances to you?” Houck asked. “YES, HE DID,” the witness answered “He reached his hand down to my privates.” The defense attorney questioned the witness on whether or not he had testified earlier that the defendant had made him ejaculate on the second visit. “I didn’t say anything like that,” the witness countered. After the second visit, the witness testified that he saw Walters again at Marvin’s Pizza where he again allegedly was invited over to the apartment to watch movies. The teen-ager again testified that the defendant made advances to him using his hand “on my privates.” “HE PLACED HIS HAND on my privates and started playing with them,” the witness said. “Did he start on the outside of your pants?” Houck questioned. “Yes, he did,” the witness answered, explaining that the defendant’s hand moved inside his clothing. The witness then testified that on his fourth visit to Walters’ apartment he took along a friend and both viewed more Col. 1, back page, this section

ochool corporation’s total assessed valuation, now just under $24 million. Revised assessed valuation figures for Marion, Jefferson, Warren and Washington townships will become available later in the summer. Supt. James Hammond outlined the budget, telling the five-member board that it includes $2,577,853 for the general fund, $713,538 for the debt service fund and $449,991 for the transportation fund. Of that total budget of $3,741,382, the corporation proposes to raise $1,658,952 through property tax revenue. In addition, the budget calls for raising $119,948 via a 50-cent cumulative building

something for you at the hall,” Mrs. Fry said. There will be competitive events, and for pure entertainment, the Greencastle Chamber Orchestra will present concerts. Among the new features for Harris Hall this year will be a flower arranging contest, sponsored by the Posey Patch. This has been scheduled for Tuesday night, July 31. No time has yet been set for whistlers to do their thing since details are still in formation stages. Those who would like to display their talents may call Mrs. Fry

s2oo,oooappropriated for additional renovation

By BECKY IGO Banner-Graphic Area News Editor With input from the County Council, judges and prosecutor’s office, the Putnam County Commissioners voted Monday evening to appropriate $200,000 to complete three of eight phases listed as additional courthouse renovation options. Commissioners Jim Malayer, John Carson and Don Walton welcomed the Council and other officials to the meeting in an effort to gain insight into what areas of the courthouse should be completed next. “WE ASKED THE Council to come because you people make the decisions on whether to appropriate the money,” Carson began the meeting. “With respect to the judges and prosecutor’s office attending, we need ideas on useage of the floor space. “We (the commissioners) don’t have all the answers,” Carson continued, “nor do we know what all of you people need to ,have. We also need to know how we’ll use some of this space down the road. “I think it is a good idea for us to get together and to exchange ideas,” Carson added. “I think it’s good for the people here to have input, although nothing will beset inconcrete.” The meeting was turned over to Indianapolis architect Mike Okey of Okey and Associates He proceeded to detail what phases of the courthouse could be attended to next, although the listing has no priority value. THE LISTING, AND estimates of cost for each item, included: ‘Courthouse sprinkler system-Meeting earlier with the State Fire Marshal’s Of-

Greencastle man dies in 1-65 semi accidents

AUSTIN, Ind.-A 30-year-old Greencastle man was fatally injured in a onevehicle accident on Interstate 65 in Scott County Monday morning, Indiana State Police report. . Michael L. Hendrickson, Route 1, Greepcastle, was killed when the semi he w*s driving for ECK-Miller Transportation Co., St. Louis, left the roadway, went down an embankment and overturned, bursting into flames just north of the 1-65 interchange with State Road 256 near Austin. STATE POLICE investigators say Hendrickson apparently fell asleep at the wheel. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the 5:45 a. m. accident by the Scott County coroner. Another area man was killed Monday night, also after falling asleep at the wheel of his car on 1-65 in Marion County. Jeffrey F. Wentworth, 24, Danville, was fatally injured when his northbound car struck a guardrail and embankment in the 1-65 median. He was thrown from the car and later died at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, of head and internal injuries. The two 1-65 fatalities raised the 1984 Indiana traffic death toll to 418, compared with 544 on this date a year ago. SERVICES FOR MR. Hendrickson are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursday from

fund rate. THE $6,915 RATE TO BE advertised includes: General fund, $2,815; debt service fund, $2.57; transportation fund, $1.03, and cumulative building fund, .50. The present $5.03 rate breakdown is: General fund, $2,794; debt service fund, $1.47; transportation fund, .371, and cumulative building fund, .395. Included in the 1985 debt service fund budget are two lease-rental payments on the Central Elementary School, now scheduled for completion next March. The 1984 budget included only the initial payment, due late this fall. A legal notice detailing South Putnam’s

(596-4855). WORKING WITH MRS. FRY on the events are committee members in charge of special events, exhibits and Ladies Day, the crowning program of the week at Harris Hall. Reporting for the Industrial Committee, Noble Fry said that present indications point toward a 320-foot tent this year. Both inside and outside exhibit spaces are rapidly being filled. The perennial problem of fair security provoked considerable comment Monday

fice, it was determined the courthouse is not up to fire codes. Okey noted this was common for courthouses and other buildings of a historical nature. Part of the fire sprinkler system has been completed and put in place in the remodeled portion of the old circuit courtroom. However, the remaining floors and attic need to have additional sprinklers installed to meet state codes. Also, the state office has suggested that a stairway needs to be added on the courthouse’s fourth floor to provide for another emergency fire exit. Estimated cost to finish the necessary fire precautions: $75,000. ♦Completion of the third-floor courtoom--To finish the third floor court area would mean the completion of the proposed jury room, washrooms, legal library, prisoner holding room and smaller auxiliary court. Estimated cost: $107,000. ♦Changes regarding the courthouse elevator-To meet handicapped code requirements, Okey related a new elevator should be installed and a larger elevator shaft provided. Estimated cost: $132,000. ♦Sidewalks surrounding the courthouse--It was noted the sidewalks at the north and west ends of the courthouse should be redone. The south and east walks were completed earlier. Estimated cost for the north-west work: $37,500. ♦Courthouse skylight-Leakage around the skylight is causing damage to the interior of the courthouse. The leak cannot be stopped until a new skylight is installed, which will finish the work to be done on the courthouse roof. Estimated cost: $125,000. ♦Exterior doors-Some of the door frames have one-inch openings and result

Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastje, with Pastor Robert Davies officiating. Burial will be in Little Walnut /Cemetery. Friends may call 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Born April 24, 1954 in Greencastle, he was the son of Leroy and Frances (Sturgeon) Hendrickson. He married Patricia Petrey in 1973, and she survives. Educated in the Greencastle school system, he was a truck driver for ECKMiller Transportation Co. Mr Hendrickson was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, where he was presently Sunday school superintendent and a deacon. IN ADDITION TO THE wife, he is survived by two daughters, Angela and Mellissa, and a son, Josua, all at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Burrow, Greencastle; two sisters, Theresa Whitt, Greencastle; and Debra Brown, Kentucky; two brothers, Vernon Hendrickson, Greencastle, and Donald Hendrickson Fillmore; his mother-in-law and f&thflr-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James Pett-tyt "rural Greencastle, and his jaatefhaf grandparents, Peprl and |3lsie Heryjrickson, Kentucky. J YjAV \\/r/' I „ /\f

1985 budget will be published late this month or early in August. State law requires publication of the budget figures twice before the Aug. 23 public hearing. IN OTHER BUSINESS Monday night, the board unanimously accepted a bid by Multi Graphics of Indinanapolis for a $13,985 offset printing press for the high school graphic arts department. Board members concurred in the recommendation of John Williams, graphic arts teacher, that the press represented the best equipment for the money among four bidding companies. Williams also urged, and the board agreed, that bids for comCol. 2, back page, this section

night. The focal point of the problem is need for watchfulness during the hours from midnight until 6 a m. Some vandalism damage was reported from last year. THIS BROUGHT UP some discussion on overnight passes for 4-H members who want to “sleep” with their livestock. Youth Agent Darrel Thomas said that the system of past years would be followed with signed parental permission required. The problem of non-4-H members Col. 2, back page, this section

in great energy losses during the winter months. Okey noted redoing the exterior doors will see the cost reimbursed through the savings in energy costs. Estimated cost: SIB,OOO. ♦Ventilation of the attic-Since there are two roofs on the courthouse (one a copper dome and a secondary roof underneath), a gap is created. Ventilation is needed. This will also save on energy costs. Estimated cost: $3,500. ♦Adding air conditioning components— To finish up the A/C needs will cost the county SIIO,OOO, or SBO,OOO. Putting in the SBO,OOO project would result in the “gut system” of the air conditioning unit being installed. The higher figure represents additional landscaping, plus air conditioning needs. Total costs of the eight projects listed by Okey stands at just over $600,000. Again the Indianapolis architect stressed what areas should be completed next were at the discretion of the county officials. As a side note, Okey did bring to the commissioners’ attention that the jail also needs a proper fire alarm system to meet fire codes. The estimate on that proposal was listed as $9,000. SUMMONING INPUT, County Court Judge Sally Gray stressed the need to complete a jurors’ deliberation room for the newly completed County Court. “The jurors need to have a room to deliberate with privacy and have access to washrooms,” she told the commissioners. “That’s the most important need as far as finishing the third-floor court area as far as I’m concerned.” Continued on Page A 5

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ANJIE THACKER Fair queen hopeful Anjie getting involved in queen contest By BECKYIGO Banner-Graphic Area News Editor The once “shy and timid” Anjie Thacker would never think about entering a contest where hundreds of people would be viewing her actions and listening to every word. But with a new philosophy emerging, Miss Thacker is one of 16 contestants hoping to be named the 1984 Putnam County 4-H Fair Queen. The pageant is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. July 28 at the fairgrounds. HER REASON FOR joining the event was to “become more involved,” she asserts. “I wanted to be more involved in the fair. I enjoy being around people," Miss Thacker. 18, Route 1, Cloverdale, said. “A lot of people go to the fair to meet their friends, or to meet new people. Practically everyone goes there.” Miss Thacker is a graduate of South Putnam High School. She was a varsity cheerleader and a member of the Pep Club, the yearbook staff and OEA. While at South Putnam, she was listed in Who’s Who Among American High School students, was a Prom queen, a Homecoming Queen candidate and was voted most popular of her senior class. THOSE ARE QUITE some ac complishments for someone who confesses she was very shy as a youngster. "I realize now, that if you Col. 2, back page, this section