Banner Graphic, Volume 15, Number 143, Greencastle, Putnam County, 14 February 1985 — Page 10

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The Putnam County Banner-Graphic, February 14,1985

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Sheriffs Dept. Steven G. Thompson, 21, P.O. Box 187, Coatesville, was arrested on a warrant at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday by deputy Richard Lyon. Greencastle Fire Dept. Firemen were called to the Grover Vaughan residence. Route 5, Greenbriar Road, at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday. Steam from an electric boiler used to heat the garage had escaped, firemen said. According to the report, a pop-off valve came off, releasing the steam. Approximately $l5O in damage was sustained to the garage. Firemen returned to the station at 3:12 p.m. Putnam County Court Criminal case filed: Friday, Feb. 8-Eva M. Chadd, decep-tion-issuance of bad check. Small claims filed: Friday, Feb. 8-Bob’s Service vs. Jackie L. Heath; Clay County Rural Telephone Cooperative vs. Fred and Mildred Poland; Clay County County Rural Telephone Cooperative vs. Henry C. and Linda C. Hagedorn; Clay County Rural Telephone Cooperative vs. David L. and Donna Brumfield; Clay County Rural Telephone Cooperative vs. Charles E. and Joyce C. Collier; Clay County Rural Telephone Cooperative vs. R.E. Brown and Geneva Brown; Clay County Rural Telephone Cooperative vs. Tim and Laurel Reinhart; Clay County Rural Telephone Cooperative vs. Joseph C. and Debra S. Souders; Clay

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nam County Highway Department. “We also can’t really reduce our equipment because we are starting to be in need of new items. We’re at the point now where we need to buy a new truck. We’re also looking at the possibility of buying a new grader over a two- or three-year period,” Walton said. In fact, Walton said the commissioners have been almost overlooking equipment needs so that the majority of federal revenue sharing funds could be used to fix as many roads as possible. Now, the county is in a position where it is in “dire need” of at least a truck and grader. IN CONSIDERING THE local option Wheel Tax, that would be a “last resort,” according to Walton. “I hate to see any kind of tax put on,” he stressed, “and I have always been opposed to the Wheel Tax. In my opinion, that would be the last resort.” - ( Previously, the local option Wheel Tax had to be implemented by county councils. However, there is a bill before the legislature now to put that decision in the hands of the county commissioners instead, Walton advised. “I guess that’s because they feel the commissioners may see more of a need,” Walton points out. “In the past, when we did consider the Wheel Tax, the Putnam County Council and the commissioners have been opposed to it.” BUT WALTON SAID THERE is a move on the state level to encourage county commissioners to impose the Wheel Tax. “They have told us that there is a special fund on the state level, that local counties can use as matching funds for road repairs and such, if you have the Wheel Tax,” Walton pointed out. “Fourteen out of the 92 Indiana counties have the Wheel Tax and they’re trying to entice more counties to put one on,” he added. According to Walton, Parke County implemented a Wheel Tax and used the revenue the first year to buy new equipment. However, Parke County officials apparently ignored road repairs, making its residents less than pleased with the results. Fountain County’s experience resulted in a different story. “I talked to Fountain County officials and they have a Wheel Tax on,” Walton remarked. “They seem to be well-satisfied with it.” THE UNDERLYING MESSAGE from Walton is that the Wheel Tax can be good, if it is properly utilized. Still, the commissioner does not believe that is the answer to creating more revenue locally. Rather, he would like to see the state legislature address the issue. “There is some talk that they may increase the gasoline tax,” Walton said. That would make those persons, who use the roads the most, pay for the repairs. “That, to me, seems only fair,” the commissioner ad-

North Putnam reschedules its meeting BAINBRIDGE-The North Putnam School Board of Finance meeting has been rescheduled from its Thursday evening meeting date due to inclement weather, according to North Putnam Supt. Thomas Rohr. The board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the corporation central office to designate public depositories the school corporation will utilize. The meeting is open to the public. Following the public session, the school board will meet in executive session.

County Rural Telephone Cooperative vs. John A. and Sheryl Maryfield; Clay County Rural Telephone Cooperative vs. Dorothy Morgan; Clay County Rural Telephone Cooperative vs. Jerald Buis and Donald and Ardith Hughes. Monday, Feb. ll~Richard and Kathryn Deer vs. Jim Bryant; Operation Life vs. John Garrison; Virgil Asher vs. Kelly Schaefer; Roachdale Automotive vs. Larry McKinsey; Roachdale Automotive vs. Jack Oliver; Roachdale Automotive vs. Junior Severe; Roachdale Automotive vs. Shavine Auto Repair; Roachdale Automotive vs. Hubert Blaydes; Roachdale Automotive vs. Rick Inman. Putnam Circuit Court State of Indiana vs. Monty D. Stierwalt, proceedings supplemental. State of Indiana vs. Bryce Equipment Co. Inc., proceedings supplemental. State of Indiana vs. Patricia C. Rattray, proceedings supplemental. Real Estate Transfers J. Norman Morrison, et ux, to Richard W. Morrison, et ux, warranty deed, 47.46, 2.36,1.07,2.56 and 0.17 acres, Greencastle. Greenco Inc. to Howard Moore, Virgil Vanßibber; Arthur Schlegel, Robert Clark, Fred Deßoer, Arthur Zaring, Waldo Shoemaker, corporate warranty deed, Greencastle Northern Enlargement. Robert V. Lawson to USDA-FHA, warranty deed, Marion Twp. Mark A. Thomas to USDA-FHA, warranty deed, Russellville Sinnett Addition.

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ded. Walton said the legislature should also look at including pickup truck owners on the Motor Vehicle Fund formula. “That is something that they should look at seriously,” he advised. “I think they said there are 29.7 per cent of the Putnam County population driving pickups However, none of these are on the MVH formula, which would create more revenue. "I THINK BY DOING things like that (adding the pickup truck drivers to the MVH formula and increasing the gasoline tax) would create more revenue on the local level. Then, we may not have to do anything, if federal revenue sharing is cut,” Walton said. Federal revenue sharing woes are expected to be discussed Thursday evening, when Putnam County plays host to the West Central District of Indiana County Commissioners Association. Walton, who was president of the West Central District last year, will host the event to be held at the Elks Club. Several local officials from West Central District counties are expected to attend, along with Putnam County elected officials. “At this meeting, we will be talking about things like road money and people will be able to ask questions,” Walton said. “There will also be a representative there from the federal aid highway office in Indianapolis.” ONE PROMISING ASPECT of the federal revenue sharing dilemma is that Putnam County has protected itself from severely crippling its operation, if the funds are cut during the next few years. “One thing I do know is that other counties will really be hurt, if the funds are cut,” Walton said. “A lot of counties have relied on the federal revenue sharing for their budgets. Putnam County hasn’t done that. “I’m not trying to pat myself on the back, but the Council and the commissioners should be commended for not relying on this money for someone’s budget,” Walton said. “I talked to some officials from one county and they had used the federal revenue sharing money to support their landfill. If they get cut, they will really be hurting. “WE CAN SURVIVE A few cuts,” Walton said of Putnam County. “We’ll just have to look for other places of revenue. “Right now, the Indiana Association of County Commissioners has sent out a survey, asking each county to detail what their needs are. I think that will be sent to the legislature so they can see what the needs of the counties are. “I don’t know what’s going to happen or whether the federal revenue sharing will continue or not,” Walton concluded. “I just know that we will try to do as much blacktopping, maintenance and chip and sealing that we can, trying to get by the best we can.”

First National Bank of Cloverdale Will Be Closed Monday, Feb. 18th in observance of Presidents’ Day

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sharing is a big part of the New Federalism of trying to shift all of the burden back to the local governments.” If federal revenue sharing is terminated, its impact on the local level will be quickly seen, according to Cockrum. “First, counties will have to drastically reduce their services. “Some counties have taken the option to spend the monies in different directions. Others have allocated their resources in one direction.” It is the counties, who have allocated federal funding in one area that will be hurt the most, Cockrum explains. “One county has dedicated all of its revenue sharing money to its landfill. Now, they could have their water cut off. “SOME OF THESE officials, who came into office years ago, felt it made sense. If you had a $400,000 expense, you used your $400,000 federal revenue sharing money to pay for it. Now, they will have to find another source of revenue to fund it.” Finding “other areas of revenue” could be difficult, in light of the current freeze on property taxes, Cockrum points out. “That’s basically the major source of revenue for counties.” he said of property taxes.

Love at worst bite, oral surgeon says

PITTSBURGH (AP) - More people are biting other people than ever before, and in some cases overenthusiastic affection is behind the toothy assaults, a doctor says. There were 218 reported cases of people biting other people in Pittsburgh in 1984, said Dr. Guy Catone, director of oral surgery at Allegheny General Hospital. The number has risen about 10 percent each year since 1979, he said. Catone said in about 10 cases each year, the bites resulted from too much passion between lovers. “Lovers want to do that bite each

Wrongful death bill OK

By The Associated Press The Indiana General Assembly should bring a wrongful-death bill to a vote, say a former governor and several parents of children killed in accidents. House Bill 1019, sponsored by Reps. Gordon L. Harper, R-Indianapolis, and Richard M. Dellinger, R-Noblesville, was approved 9-1 by the House Judiciary Committee but hasn’t been considered in the House chamber The measure, which would allow parents to recover damages for the lost love and affection of children ir, wrongful-death cases, is eligible to be called for the amendment stage in the House. Former Gov. George N. Craig said Wednesday Indiana’s current wrongful-death statute for children is “antiquated and unfair.” The law passed in the 1880 s “treats the child like a piece of property and ignores

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The only other alternatives would be to start thinking in the direction of local option income taxes and wheel taxes, the executive director said. “IF FEDERAL REVENUE sharing goes, counties will be strapped. Many are now operating within a very fine line,” he said. “It would be a very significant loss of revenue. Counties will have to take a long, hard look at other sources of revenue.” To combat the possible loss of revenue sharing, the Association of Indiana Counties is contacting county commissioners and councils, according to Cockrum “I did send letters last week to the presidents of the county commissioners and county council presidents,” Cockrum related. “What action they take is entirely up to them All we want to do is inform them that federal revenue sharing is not in the budget.” THE ONLY ADVICE Cockrum has is for elected officials to contact their represen tatives to voice an opinion “Dan Quayle is on the Senate Budget Committee,” he said, referring to the senator from Indiana “It is something they will be considering over the next two weeks It will have a significant fiscal impact.”

other’s earlobe and that sort of thing," he said. “I know that people think it’s humorous at first I know I did. But it is a real problem. Somebody will bite somebody’s lip off, ora nose.” Most reported human biting, however, takes place in street fights or other violent attacks. And Catone said the victims may wish they’d been bitten by a dog, which typically has fewer germs in its mouth than a human being and therefore is less likely to cause infection in the bite wound.

the suffering, grief and loss of love and affection that inevitably occurs when a child is killed,” said Craig, who was governor from 1953 to 1957. Ho said the law limits damages in the wrongful death of a child to “little more than funeral and burial costs.” At the same time, Indiana law allows recovery in damages for the lost love and affection of a father or mother, he said. “The loss of love and affection does not vary depending on which family member was killed.” said Craig. W. Scott Montross of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association said parents whose children are killed are “victimized twice by the loss of the child and by Indiana’s antiquated law ”

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Obituary Hila E. Doerre Services were held Thursday afternoon from Moore Funeral Home, Brazil, for former Putnam County resident Hila E Doerre, 83, Brazil. She died Monday at the Alexander Home in Brazil Burial was in Clearview Cemetery. Born in Parke County on Jan. 24, 1902, she married Charles Lamb in Indianapolis He preceded her in death. In 1952, she married William Doerre of the Brazil area. They resided in Putnamville for several years while Mr Doerre was employed at the Indiana State Farm. Her second husband preceded her in death on June 21.1974. Survivors include a sister, Lena Morris, Brazil; a stepdaughter, Rosemary Davidson, Kentucky; a stepson, William Doerre, Indianapolis; a sister-in-law, Josephine Lender, Indianapolis, and a nephew. Densford Morris. Brazil

Plea bargain is rejected DANVILLE, Ind. (AP) A Clayton man, whose plea agreement was rejected, will go on trial April 23 charged with making a pipe bomb. Hendricks Superior Judge Mary Lee Comer rejected the agreement with Jay. H Wright Monday without giving a reason, said Prosecutor David H. Coleman. Wright is on probation after serving eight months of an 18-month prison term for his guilty plea to federal charges of manufacturing the bomb.

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In warmer areas of southern Indiana, earlier rainfall and melting snow created a high water problem, state police Sgt Russell Miller said. Indiana 57 near Washington, Indiana 145 near Birdseye and Indiana 56 near Marengo, all in lowlying areas, were underwater, he said. Schools and businesses throughout much of central and northern Indiana remained closed. A 20-mile stretch of Interstate 69 between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne was closed by drifting snow and stranded vehicles, and 1-94 between the toll road and Michigan City was closed, Miller said. “Just north of Kokomo is still no man’s land,” he said. In the northwest Indiana town of Boswell, 171 stranded motorists dined on vegetable soup and peanut butter sandwiches at the National Guard armory. “You couldn’t see where you were going or where you had been,” said Carol Deason, a fifth-grade teacher from Wheaton, 111., who arrived at the armory Tuesday after police closed U.S. 41. Mrs. Deason traveled 75 miles in five hours after leaving the home of relatives in Terre Haute. “You begin to feel when you’re in that kind of snow that you’re the only one on the road,” she said. “Then you get here and you find out you’re not.” Evelyn Felt of Sun City. Ariz., said she was ready give up armory hospitality and get back home. “I never in all my life have been snowed in,” said Mrs. Felt, a northern Illinois native who moved to Arizona 22 years ago. “The wind was blowing severely in places, and you couldn’t see a half a block ahead of you,” she said. Guard officials said 130 motorists remained at the Kokomo armory. Some travelers sheltered at other armories managed to resume their travels, although a few who tried turned back, Ms. Kiger said. Warren County highway worker Peter Greer, 54. of West Lebanon, died when a Milwaukee Railroad freight train struck his snowplow at a crossing in Marshfield, west of Lafayette, police said.

Hospital notes

Putnam County Hospital Dismissed Wednesday: Dorothy Cline, Edwin Coffin, Penny Custis Joan Huber, Evelyn Kendall, Norma Sauter, Melody Thompson and son and Evelyn West.

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