Banner Graphic, Volume 15, Number 376, Greencastle, Putnam County, 22 October 1985 — Page 4

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The Putnam County Banner Graphic, Tuesday, Oct. 22,1985

Dear Abby: Inmate gives testimony to effects of drunk driving

DKAH ABBY: 1 dipped this from the Twin Falls, Idaho, Times-News to send to you because I think it deserves a national audience. Idaho recently passed a driving-under theinfluence law, and I am amazed at the number of people who have been jailed. Before this law was passed, a drunk driver killed mv sister and cousin and he went free. I hope you print this. BITTKR IN IDAHO DEAR BITTKR: Thank you for a powerful and timely item—“A Message From a Cell Block:” “Dear Drunk Driver: This message is coming to you from the Twin Falls County Jail. 1 am doing six months in here for DUI, because 1 didn’t listen to the warning that others were trying to get across to us through I V and radio ads. I have seen people come up here because they’ve killed and injured people while driving drunk. It’s no joke. Now the laws are cracking down

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on drunk drivers. It is costly. I know. I can’t pay my hills while I’m here. 1 am losing my credit. I just got my insurance down to a low' yearly rate, and now it is going right hack up higher than ever. It’s hard to keep a job without a driver’s license. “If you don’t know what it’s like to miss a special holiday, or a loved one’s birthday, or, as far as that goes, a loved one, then just get in your car and drive drunk, and you’ll find out fast because they will get you sooner or later. Think about the family vacation, or a new TV, or maybe a VCR, or your child’s birthday present, because when you get done paying fines, lawyer fees and court costs, that’s all you’ll be able to think about. So if you have a problem with drunk driving, stop now, and get help.” MARTY A. * * *

DKAR ABBY: In the event such things are of interest to you, my entire day was ruined at the breaklast, table this morning, thanks to you. 1 have no difficulty handling the columns regarding unfaithful spouses, teen-agers who wonder if acne is terminal, of if it is improper to snicker at the funeral of someone whom you had disliked. However, when I read the letter from “Going Bananas” in Seattle, who sought your advice on the correct way to peel a banana, I knew that thoughts of this letter would stick with me like indigestion. All day, my head buzzed with related questions—such as, Who cares? How else would one peel a banana? Does this person have a crate of bananas which are rapidly turning to mush because this person doesn’t know how to peel one? Perhaps the most important question of all: Why, after 1 have convinced my friends hack in Minnesota that neoole in the Pacific Northwest are

really no more strange than other people, does this person have to write you to ask how to peel a banana? There is a good zoo in Seattle, Abby. Why not suggest this person watch the monkeys and see how they do it? I’m sure watching this person attempt to get inside a banana would entertain them. W.P. IN YAKIMA, WASH. * * * CONFIDENTIAL TO “FULL OF DOUBT IN NEWPORT BEACH”: Only the stupid are cocksure; intelligent people are full of doubt. Don’t hesitate to ask a question. * * * (Kvery teen-ager should know the truth about sex, drugs and how to be happy. For Abby’s booklet, send your name and address clearly printed with a check or money order for $2.50 and a long, stamped (39 cents) self-addressed envelope to: Dear Abby, Teen Booklet, I’.O. Box 38923, Hollywood, Calif. 90038.)

Calendar of events Tuesday The Putnam County Republican Women’s Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the home of Marsha Carrington, Russellville. Anyone needing directions or a ride can call Ida Mae Youse, 653-5056, Betty Waldron, 653-6141, or Mattie Solomon, 522-6740. The public is welcome to attend. The Civil War Round Table of West Central Indiana will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 in Room 120, Julian Science and Mathematics Center, DePauw University campus. Wiley Sword, author of “Shiloh: Bloody April," will be the speaker. The public is invited. Doors will be open at 7 p.m. The Putnam County Nurses Association will meet Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the ground floor classroom of Putnam County Hospital. Joan Fisher of Family Support Services will be the speaker. All nurses are welcome. Wednesday Putnamville United Methodist Women will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the church. Hostesses are Olga Stwalley and Charlotte Gould. Fillmore Slim and Trim Club Weight Watchers will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Anyone interested in weight control is welcome. Come and bring a friend. Chapter I, PEO will meet at the home of Mrs. Ralph Taylor at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Putnam County History Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Double Decker Restaurant. Plans for the local history room in the new Putnam County Public Library will be the subject of a talk by reference librarian Marjorie Cavanaugh and Larry Wilson, president of the Library Board. No reservations are necessary. Order from the menu. A free public performance of “The Belle of Amherst” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Meharry Hall, East College at DePauw University. The presentation, based on the life of poet Emily Dickinson, is sponsored by the Departments of Communications and English at DePauw. Parents Time will meet at First Christian Church, 110 S. Indiana St. at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23. “Parents and Children: A Positive Approach to Child Management,” a film on discipline, will be shown and discussed. Child care will be provided. All parents are invited. For more information, call 653-4789. Thursday Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae will entertain the undergraduate pledges at a dessert buffet Thursday, Oct. 24 at the home of Mrs. Gerald Warren Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae will entertain undergraduate pledges at a dessert buffet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the home of Mrs. Gerald Warren. The Putnam County Alcohol Awareness Forum will present a free public forum entitled “Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at First Christian Church, Greencastle. The church will also sponsor a free public dinner at 6 p.m. prior to the forum. Friday The American Heart Association is sponsoring a monthly hypertensive screening noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at Peace Lutheran Church, 218 S. Bloomington St. The service is free and open to the public. Gobin United Methodist Women are serving in the Colonnade Room a soup •and sandwich supper Friday, Oct. 25 beginning at 4:30 p.m. There will be baked goods for sale. All are invited to attend. Saturday The Cunot Can-Dos will be square dancing 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Beagle Club in Cloverdale Guest caller will be Jack Naugle. Jill Williams will cue rounds. Cunot Senior Citizens Corporation is having a beef stew dinner cosponsored by the Area 10 on Aging Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Cunot Community Center, located seven miles west of Cloverdale on State Road 42. Serving begins at noon. The public is invited. There will be a called meeting of the Bainbridge Masonic Lodge No. 175 Saturday, Oct. 26. Work will be in the MM degree. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7 p.m. Members and brethren are welcome. Greencastle Presbyterian Church Hayride and Cook-out will be held 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the John Thomas farm. The hayride is at 4:30 p.m. and dinner is at 5:30 to accommodate those who are attending the Up With People concert. Call Gerri Thomas, 739-6410, for reservations. The musical performance Up With People is slated for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct 26 at Kresge Auditorium at DePauw. Tickets are available at the Performing Arts Center box office, several local businesses or at the door. The Friends of the Putnam County Library will hold a book sale in the library garage, 9 a m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. There will be a euchre party at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Putnam County Senior Center. Doors open at 6 p.m All senior citizens are welcome. Monday Cloverdale Lodge No. 132 F & AM will hold a called meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 Work will be in the EA degree. Refreshments will follow. Visiting brethren are always welcome. Chapter CB of PEO will meet at the home of Mrs. Freda Snavely at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28. Mrs. Betty Aker will assist. Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 in the library at First Christian Church. For more information, call 653-8831 or 246-6284. The Putnam County Democratic Women’s Club will meet at the home of Rose Cummings, Route 1, Fillmore, Monday, Oct. 28. Call 246-6595 for information. Bring food for the food pantry. Tuesday The Progress History Club will meet at the home of Marguerite Godwin at 2 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 29. Elrose Glascoff will have the program. The Progress History Club will meet at the home of Evelyn Heller at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Elrose Glascoff will have the program. Please note change in meeting place. Four Seasons Club will meet at the home of Mildred Reeves Tuesday. Oct. 29. Bring canned goods for the pantry. Note change in date. Wednesday CPR classes will be conducted at Putnam County Hospital Wednesday. Oct. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 31 in the ground-floor classroom. To register for classes, contact Mary Teipen or Brenda Heacock at 653-5121. Thursday The children’s room of Putnam County Library will host a Halloween crafts and games program for children in grades 2-5 Thursday, Oct. 31. Persons may register at the circulation desk in the library or by calling for reservations at 653-6216. The program will be held 10-11:30a.m. Heritage House residents will welcome children of the community Thursday, Oct. 31 by serving cookies 6-8 p.m St. Paul s Catholic Church Youth Group is having a Halloween dance from 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 at the junior high gym. Admisssion is sl. Those who plan to attend are asked to come in costume. The deadline for calendar of events items is as follows: Monday evening 1 p.m. Friday; Tuesday evening - l p.m. Monday; Wednesday evening - Friday evening - l p.m. Thursday. The calendar is not published on Saturdays. 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