Banner Graphic, Volume 15, Number 390, Greencastle, Putnam County, 5 November 1985 — Page 8

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The Putnam County Banner Graphic, November 5,1985

Commissioners

sixth largest health management organization in the country. “We have over 90,000 members in Indiana alone, so we have been around for awhile,” May noted. What the representative proposes is to be allowed to offer the Maxi Care program to Putnam County employees as a supplement to their current insurance coverage. “There are four physicians that we have already contracted with here in Putnam County, May said of Greencastle physicians Greg Larkin, Fred Haggerty, Mark Conway and Warren Macy. “What we do is contract with these physicians. If you have a medical problem, you go to these physicians and we will pay for your office call without any claim forms needing to be filled out and without any deductibles.” ALL MEDICARE CLAIMS are taken care of through the local physicians' offices, who have contracted with Maxi Care, May said. In addition, the company pays for medical care received through the Putnam County Hospital, another contracting agency. “What Maxi Care is is an alternative to your health program now,” May said. “We will not replace your current program, but Maxi Care proposes to supplement it. We are actually a pre-paid health care program. The employee has the option of what they want to do. Maxi Care allows them to purchase their medical care in advance.” May added all medical care is coordinated through the four Greencastle physicians with whom the company has contracted with. “A lot of insurance companies just pay claims and are not interested in your care,” he asserted. “Maxi Care is interested in your care. In fact, we are overseeing it.” May said it would not cost the county any additional dollars for county employees to take part in the Maxi Care program. “The only thing the county must do is allocate money for personnel to take the payment out of the employees’ paychecks,” he pointed out. “IT IS A VERY SIMPLE program,” May told the commissioners. “If the

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State Police

A burglary was reported at the Wesley Williams residence, Route 1, Greencastle. The incident occurred sometime over the weekend, Trooper Mike Sheldon reported. Taken was a color television set, police said. An unknown subject entered the residence through an unlocked window, according to the report.

Cloveidale

“I want the board to give me the authority to approve one-day professional leaves,” Leturgez explained prior to the board discussion. “Many times I request people to go to workshops and bring back the knowledge to the school corporation. Once I approve the leave, I will include it as an information item on the agenda.” Currently, the policy allows the superintendent to approve leaves on an emergency basis, Leturgez explained. UPCOMING PROFESSIONAL leaves approved by the board included: School nurse Peggy Saucerman’s attendance at a State Board of Health meeting on AIDS Nov. 7 in Terre Haute and Ken Williams’ attendance at an advanced placement program workshop for math Nov. 9 at Butler University. The board also approved Peggy Girton’s attendance at a mandatory regional workshop for the gifted and talented Nov. 18 at McCormick’s Creek State Park. Maternity leave was also approved for Susan Fagg Jan. 27-Feb. 28. Mrs. Keena

South Putnam

and lOth-grade levels, skills-level testing of students new to the corporation and written final examinations in all subject areas. “I think we need to deal.with some of these in discussion sessions with the teachers,” Spencer said, expressing the view that Schuetter’s suggestions offer opportunities for academic and procedural improvements. Other board members agreed. Hammond requested and received board authroization to involve each of the principals in preparation for continuing the discussion with teachers. IN OTHER BUSINESS, the board: - Gave the Putnam County Library Board permission to obtain signatures at school public events on petitions in support of a bond issue for remodeling of the old Montgomery Ward building in Greencastle for use as the library. - Heard Spencer read a letter from the officiating crew who worked the South Put-nam-Greencastle football game Oct. 4 at Greencastle. South Putnam lost that game 13-10 after Greencastle scored two touchdowns in the final quarter. The officials, from Danville Junior High School, complimented the South Putnam team members for their sportsmanship, noting that they were gracious and complimentary to the officiating crew, despite the fact that one South Putnam touchdown was nullified on a penalty. Board members added their nraise of the team. APPROVED A CHANGE IN the

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program costs anything additional to what the county is paying now, the employee will pay the difference.” The company has a listing of physicians and hospitals throughout the state with which contracts have been obtained. “DePauw University has agreed to offer this program to their employees,” May said, “and we also have a contract with Public Service Indiana statewide.” May noted that once a county employee may leave their position with the county, the employee has the option of continuing the Maxi Care coverage at a group rate. Although interested in the program, the commissioners decided to schedule a meeting to specifically discuss health insurance at 7 p.m. Nov. 11. The special meeting is open to the public. At that time, May will be present, along with other local insurance representatives. IN OTHER BUSINESS, the commissioners : - Will ask Microfilm Director Marty Watts to meet with them at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 to discuss the function of her office relative to establishing a specific lunch hour, vacation time schedule, etc. -- Accepted the bid of KLF Inc. to install a fire alarm system for the Putnam County Jail. The bid is for $11,082. Since only $5,000 was originally requested (based on the architect’s estimate), the proposal is accepted pending County Council approval. -Approved the policy on use of Putnam County Sheriff’s Department patrol cars as authored and presented by Sheriff Gerry Hos fa. Also gave Hoffa permission to dispense of used patrol car tires. - AUTHORIZED THE PUTNAM County Highway Department personnel to identify county road signs. The move is being enacted to curb theft of the road signs. By identifying road signs in a special manner, any persons caught stealing them can be prosecuted for theft, a felony. The penalty for theft is four years in prison and up to SIO,OOO in fines, according to county attorney Lowe. -Will accept bids at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 for work on Bridge 249 in Jackson Twp. - Signed a utility agreement with Public

Correction

The day was correct, but the date incorrect in the caption under the Monday photograph of the South Putnam cheerleaders’ style show. The fashion show is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 6) at the school cafeteria. The cutline incorrectly said Wednesday, Nov. 5.

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Pingleton received approval for a leave of absence starting Nov. 28. Terry Monnett was employed as an elementary noon aide to replace Michelle Padgett who recently resigned the position. IN OTHER BUSINESS, the board- - Signed GED certificates for Lynnette C. Bryant and Jamie A. Bryant. - Received a report that a progress tour of the renovated Miller School will be conducted Nov. 6 by Dr. Thomas Garrison. -Approved the request for the elementary gym for the Walk of Health Organization during the winter months. The organization was requested to share the facility with a church basketball league on Thursday evening. -APPROVED THE USE OF the north baseball diamond and all grounds east of the football field by Spirit of Cloverdale Inc. June 23-June 30. The organization was asked to work out details with the baseball leagues.

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board’s regular monthly meeting date from the first Monday night of the month to the second Monday night, effective in January. - Opened bids from 10 companies for school bus bodies and chassis. All were taken under advisement, pending review by Tom Grooms, the corporation’s director of transportation. The corporation plans to purchase two new buses for delivery next spring. - Opened a bid from Atlas Industries of Wabash, Ind., for masonry repair and waterproofing at the junior-senior high school. The $49,523 bid included $23,604 for repair of the brick exterior, $22,823 for waterproofing and $3,096 for caulking. That bid also was taken under advisement. - APPROVED A REQUEST BY Bruce Bernhardt, principal at Central Elementary School, that Central’s fourth, fifth and sixth graders spend three days and two nights, May 21-23, at Bradford Woods near Martinsville. The extended field trip, which had been approved in previous years for Belle Union students, will involve outdoor nature studies. Part of a $36-per-student cost will be defrayed by PTO fundraising activities. Joining Spencer and Langston at Monday night’s meeting were board members Sherman Hacker, Ron Cook and Mike Rissler. Pending any special sessions that may be called yet this month, the next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at the administration building.

Service Indiana relative to work to be done on Burma Road. -Agreed to allow Walton to represent the Putnam County commissioners during a Friday morning meeting with the Clay County commissioners concerning Clay County Bridge 171. Putnam County will abide by Walton’s decision. - Agreed to advertise pre-stressed concrete bridge packages for the Dec. 16 letting of county highway department products. - VOTED TO NEGOTIATE with Walter Poynter concerning work at the Putnam County Landfill in trade for a building at the landfill site. - Were advised by Carson that a Clinton Township problem relative to county right-of-way had been rectified. - Voted to give the Putnam County Highway Department superintendent authority to contact the commissioners, when the county employee sick day policy has been violated. Notice will be given to the offending employee to meet with the commissioners for the violation to be reviewed. -Agreed to pay auctioneer Fred Cox S2OO for conducting the recent sale of county surplus property. -APPROVED TRANSFERS and additional appropriations, which will be presented to the County Council Nov. 19 by the county auditor relative to the county general fund. - Advised the auditor to write a letter on behalf of the commissioners to the Seaboard System railroad to have the crossing at the Crowe’s Bridge intersection widened. - Heard Walton laud the efforts of the Putnam County residents, who are members of the West Central Private Industry Council. Those representatives are John Brackney, John England, Phil Kirby and Charles Miles. The next commissioners’ meeting, which is open to the public, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18. Sessions are conducted at the commissioners’ court on the second floor of the courthouse.

Greencastle Orchestra in Pops Concert on Sunday

The Greencastle Chamber Orchestra will open its ninth season with its annual Pops Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday Nov. 10 at Kresge Auditorium in the DePauw University Performing Art Center. THE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, sup ported by local patrons, the Indiana Arts Commission and the Putnam County United Way, is under the musical direction of Charles Conrad. Sunday’s Pops Concert will include familiar music by Stephen Foster, “The Jazz Singer” by Neil Diamond and “The Sound of Music” by Rogers and Hammerstein. Featured guest soloist will be K. Blake Schlabach, a former DePauw student who performs with the Indianapolis Symphony

Faculty recital set Wednesday

The DePauw University School of Music will present a faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in Thompson Recital Hall of the Performing Arts Center. Featured will be Caroline Bradley Smith, soprano, an instructor of voice at DePauw. Smith has performed with the Florida Lyric Opera Company, Akron Opera

Hospital notes Putnam County Hospital Dismissed Monday: Patricia Bloem, Shana Faust and daughter, Elsie Griffin, Jennifer Johnson, Margaret Kendall, Benjamin Klooster, Marjorie Miller, Clara Patrick and Larry Shaner. *•* New Arrival Vicki and Gary O’Hair, Bainbridge, are the parents of twin daughters born Nov. 1 at Humana Hospital, Indianapolis. Tara Marie and Heather Jo weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces and 4 pounds, 15 ounces, respectively. Maternal grandparents are Carolyn and Dallas Smith, Fincastle, and paternal grandparents are Sandy and Max O’Hair, Morton. Maternal great-grandparents are Opal Snyder, Indianapolis, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith, formerly of New Maysville. Paternal great-grandmother is Vada Jane Baker, Greencastle.

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While their mothers and fathers browsed through the many exhibits on display at the annual Arts and Crafts Show sponsored by the Putnam County Homemakers clubs, children were able to take part in a coloring con-

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Orchestra and the ISO Brass Ensemble. Seventeen local brass musicians were participants in an Oct. 14 master class given by Schlabach. HE WILL PERFORM A “Concert for Trombone” by Georg Wagenseil and a medley of famous trombone tunes, including “Night Train” and “When the Saints Go Marching In.” Poultry Club to meet Tuesday The Big Walnut Poultry Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the Community Building on the Putnam County Fairgrounds.

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Parents to experience students' schedules at GHSopen house

“Parents Go To School V” is the title of this year’s open house at Greencastle High School Thursday, This is the fifth year for an open house format of parents attending each of their son or daughter’s classes. Information, including an outline into which their child’s schedule of classes can easily be inserted, was mailed to parents last week. A 7 P.M. GENERAL meeting in McAnally Center Auditorium will feature segments of the Thespians Club production, “David and Lisa,” under the direction of Miss Jan Lucas At 7:30 p.m., the “school day” will begin. Parents will have the opportunity to attend a miniature

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schedule modeled after that of their child. Robert Harbison, principal of Greencastle High School, and Calvin Rehlander, assistant principal, emphasized that by following the student’s schedule, participants will have an opportunity to learn of the activities, goals and objectives of each class, as well as arrange conferences with the teachers to be held at a later time, if the parent or teacher wishes to do so. AT 9:15 P.M., PARENTS, faculty and students will gather in the high school cafeteria where refreshments will be served and entertainment provided by The Classics choral group under the direction of Geoffrey Price.