Banner Graphic, Volume 16, Number 145, Greencastle, Putnam County, 29 January 1986 — Page 1

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South Putnam Central Elementary was visited Tuesday by members of national study group on elementary education. Data from the visit will be combined with information collected in other states for submission to U.S. Secretary of Education William Bennett. Seated with students in one classroom is Elizabeth Wisley, a study group member who is an elementary school principal in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Elementary focus

South Putnam visit part of national study

By LARRY GIBBS Banner-Graphic Publisher When U.S. Secretary of Education William Bennett releases a report next summer on the state of elementary education in America, his conclusions will be based in part on information gathered at South Putnam Central Elementary School. TWO MEMBERS OF BENNETT’S Elementary Education Study Group and the project’s staff director from Washington, D.C., visited Central Elementary Tuesday. Meanwhile, others of the 21-member study group continued tours of elementary in several other states. At Central were: -Elizabeth Wisley, a study group member who also is principal of a 620-student elementary school in Oklahoma City. -Rita Kramer, a study group member and author from New York City whose work includes a book, “In Defense of the Family.” -Nelson Smith, staff director, Elementary Study Group, U.S. Department of Education. Nancy DiLaura, an executive assistant to Gov. Robert D. Orr. THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE WAS instrumental in the selection of Central Elementary as one of two Hoosier schools (the other was Avon) that the group visited Tuesday. Central, which opened its doors last April 1 as a replacement for the Belle Union School, met the study group’s need for evaluation of an elementary program operating in a completely rural setting. Smith emphasized that the 21 study group members, who will meet again in February to compile their findings, have varied professional backgrounds. Not all are educators. “This is a study group, rather than a commission, which is advisory in nature,” Smith explained. “We are helping Secretary Bennett prepare his report on the state of elementary education in America, which will be released sometime next summer.” Among other topics, Smith said, the Secretary’s report is expected to address specifics of curriculum and the role of parents in assuring quality education.

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Fair Board against city annexation plan

By DAVID BARR Banner-Graphic Civic Affairs Editor Opposition to an annexation proposal under consideration by the City Plan Commission was voiced by the Putnam County Fair Board at its first 1986 meeting Monday night in the Community Building. One phase of the annexation proposal would include the fairgrounds area of some 20 or more acres at the north edge of Greencastle. NO FORMAL ACTION WAS taken regarding the matter but further study will follow. The board designated Noble C. Fry, incoming president of the organization, to represent it in further developments of the issue. Fry was present at the Jan. 20 Plan Commission session. Newly-elected president Fry told directors and superintendents Monday night that the 4-H Club motto of “Making the Best Better” would also be the aim of the board in the coming year. Implementation of a new financial policy which will give the treasurer tighter

Standing (from left) are Bruce Bernhardt, Central Elementary Principal; Nelson Smith, staff director, Elementary Study Group, U.S. Department of Education; Rita Kramer, a New York City author and member of the study group; Sherman Hacker, member of the South Putnam School Board, and Nancy DiLaura, an executive assistant to Gov. Robert D. Orr. (Banner-Graphic photo by Bob Frazier).

WHILE WISLEY, KRAMER AND Smith were at Central Elementary, then at Avon, on Tuesday, other study group members were visiting schools in Boston, Philadelphia and Arizona. Ten specific school visits were scheduled this week, he said, while other study group work is on an ongoing basis leading to next month’s meeting of all 21 members.’ At Central, Wisley and Kramer talked with Principal Bruce Bernhardt, South Putnam Schools Supt. James Hammond, school board member Sherman Hacker and members of the teaching staff. “We were looking at a number of things today,” Wisley explained. “We looked at the curriculum, the teaching styles being used and the leadership of the principal. Much of what I saw here is very comparable to what we are doing in Oklahoma schools.” Kramer, who claimed Midwestern roots, expressed her enthusiasm at a firsthand look at public education far from the New York metropolitan area. “I ASKED TO COME OUT here,” she said of her study group assignment. “I wanted to see what it’s like out here and I am very impressed and very heartened to see traditional learning taking place in this traditional environment.” Bernhardt said Wisley and Kramer toured the school and noted the physical facilities, but asked mostly about curriculum. “There were particularly interested in the curriculum,” he said. “They asked about programs for gifted and talented students and wanted to know about art, music and physical education.” Hacker, who also participated in the morning discussions, noted that the study group members also emphasized parental involvement in education. “One particular question they asked,” Hacker recalled, “was what difference we could see in what parents expect of education, as opposed to when we were in school.” THE GROUP LEFT CENTRAL Elementary shortly before noon en route to Avon. Smith, Wisley and Kramer were scheduled to depart Indianapolis International Airport later in the day.

control on billing procedures is expected to be in operation by the middle of February. Under the new structure, all invoices to be honored must give the name of one authorizing the purchase and what was purchased. In the past numerous bills came in without designation of items or who incurred the obligation. APPROVAL WAS GIVEN BY the Executive Committee to have the catalog printed by a “for profit” organization at no cost to the fair board. It was indicated that this would save the organization something over $2,000 annually. Among the objectives announced by President Fry for the coming year was one involving the inside arena. A major need in this area is repair of the bleachers and the roof. The board accepted a bid of $245 from Monnett’s Roofing to do the repair job. Dan Hutcheson, superintendent of the Inside Arena, said the bleachers are not bad enough to be disposed of, however, they need lifting up and alignment. He said Col. 1, back page, this section

Emotional Allen reflects confidence in space effort

ByERICBERNSEE Banner-Graphic Managing Editor TERRE HAUTE-The pain was etched in the face of former space shuttle astronaut Joseph Allen. Gone were the impish grin and boyish twinkle in the eye that have helped Allen so long belie his 48 years. Gone were the excited, often rushed remarks that had previously puncuated the 1959 DePauw University graduate’s space speeches. IN THEIR PLACE AT Tuesday’s press conference at Indiana State University’s Tirey Memorial Union stood a man visibly stunned by the day’s events. His furrowed brow, darkened eyes and choked-up voice gave away any emotion Allen tried to hide as he fielded questions from more than a dozen reporters. “As you can see. I’m very shaken by this,” Allen said slowly Tuesday afternoon, little more than 90 minutes after learning of the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger and presumed deaths of its seven occupants. “There is a certain irony in the fact that I’m back in my home state, Indiana, when this occurred.” Allen, who flew aboard the Space Shutttle Columbia on its fifth mission in November 1982 and on the second flight of Discovery in 1984, was on an airplane coming into Indianapolis when the tragedy occurred. “I know all of you share with me the realization that the day has finally come that we all knew would be inevitable with the space flight of John Glenn 25 years ago,” he said in an impromptu opening statement to the press. “WERE DEALING WITH transportation. Sooner or later, transportation leads to tragedy. And today we have experienced that tragedy.” Allen, who arrived on . the ISU campus Tuesday afternoon for two days of lectures, said he trained with five of the members of the illfated Challenger crew. He had met the other two, teacher Christa McAuliffe and Gregory B. Jarvis, but had not worked with them. Allen retired from NASA in July 1985 to become vice president of Space Industries Inc. in Houston. The future of the space program is not in doubt, he stressed, seeing Tuesday’s tragedy as halting ongoing flights only until the cause of the explosion has been determined and remedied. “THE SPACE PROGRAM is vital to this nation,” said Allen, who was chosen to become an astronaut in 1967, several months after the deaths of Apollo I astronauts Col. 1, back page, this section

Ensor seeks GOP's sheriff nod

Gerald E. Ensor, Route 3, Greencastle, has announced his candidacy for sheriff of Putnam County on the Republican ticket. Involved in law enforcement for 11 years, Ensor served 10 years as a reserve deputy in the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department. During that time he was captain of the reserves for three years and president for two. ENSOR, WHO CITED extensive training and knowledge of jail procedures and operations during his tenure as a reserve deputy, presently is commanding officer of the Greencastle City Police Reserves. “If elected, I would assure the public that calls would be answered in a timely and professional manner,” Ensor said. “The sheriff’s department would continue to train and upgrade its officers. “I also plan to start an Explorer Police program for the youth of Putnam County. This program will familiarize the youth with the workings of the duties of a sheriff’s department. “I ALSO WOULD LIKE to devise a

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ROSE M. BUIS Candidate for re-election

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It's an uncharacteristically somber Joseph Allen as the former astronaut addresses an Indiana State University press conference Tuesday afternoon in Terre Haute. Allen, who made two space shuttle trips, was on campus to present two days of lectures. The 1959 DePauw

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program where all law enforcement agencies of Putnam County would work together and exchange information for better crime control,” Ensor added. A United States Navy veteran, Ensor is a Hunter Safety Education Instructor for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, a certified NRA (National Rifle Association) Handgun Instructor, a certified NRA Home Firearms Safety Instructor and a 4-H Firearms Leader Instructor. As a reserve officer, he also completed the First Responder Medical Course. A member of First Christian Church of Greencastle, Ensor also is a member of the Masonic Lodge F & AM No. 469 of Morton, Greencastle Commandry, Murat Legion of Honor, Murat Shrine, Greencastle Elks and Greencastle Lions Club. In the past, he has been active as a coach in Little League and Babe Ruth programs. ENSOR AND HIS WIFE, Sandy, are the parents of a sons, Gene, 19, and a daughter, Missy, 14.

Rose Buis running for re-election as recorder on Democratic ticket

Rose M. Buis, Greencastle, announced today she will seek re-election to another four-year term as Putnam County recorder. “I HAVE ENJOYED serving as Putnam County recorder over the past three years,” Mrs. Buis said. “I would like to continue to provide prompt, courteous service to the citizens of Putnam County. “It has been a pleasure to serve you since 1983,” Mrs. Buis continued, “and I look

University graduate's 30-minute press conference, however, dealt solely with his reactions and speculation about the tragic launching of the Space Shuttle Challenger. (Banner-Graphic photo by Eric Bernsee).

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GERALD E. ENSOR Sheriff candidate

forward to serving you in the future.” Mrs. Buis, a Democrat, was first elected as recorder in 1982. A resident of Route 6 (Edgelea Drive), Greencastle, she has three sons, Michael, Thomas and Jeffrey. MRS. BUIS IS A member of the First Christian Church in Greencastle, the Order of Eastern Star and is a vice committeeman for Putnam County Democrats.