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PINE BLUFF BRIDGE: Deemed unsafe by county County covered bridge closed

By BECKY IGO Banner-Graphic Area News Editor A major northern Putnam County bridge is indefinitely closed to traffic, according to an announcement made Thursday morning by Pat Sager of the Putnam County Highway Department. PINE BLUFF BRIDGE, a covered bridge located on County Road 950 north, was closed following a recommendation by Commissioner Gene Beck, the northern Putnam County representative. Mrs. Sager said the commissioner determined the bridge to be unsafe. A few years ago, the Putnam County Council inspected the span with the commissioners in hopes of seeing it repaired. However, the great cost of improving or replacing the bridge was said to be too much in excess. Estimates for

City shuttle bus service proposed

By ERICBERNSEE Banner-Graphic Managing Editor Shuttle service from Greencastle’s new Walden Inn hotel to Indianapolis is a distinct possibility, according to Scott Herrmann, a DePauw University student currently conducting a Winter Term survey of the logistics involved. The new hotel is nearing completion at 2 Seminary Square (the corner of Seminary and South Indiana streets) in Greencastle. An opening in late April is still projected,

Power making move for District 44 post

Woodrow “Woody” 0. Power, Fillmore, has announced his candidacy for state representative for District 44 on the Democratic ticket in the May primary. District 44 encompasses all of Putnam County, most of Clay County and the eastern portion of Vigo County. “CREDIT CARD INTEREST rates are too high,” Power commented in making his declaration of candidacy. “Mortgage rates and the interest federal reserve banks charge to its members have fallen, then why should credit card rates remain high?” the Fillmore man asks. A 1957 graduate of Farmersburg High School, Power worked for the Thunderbird

January ends on mild side Cloudy with a chance of snow flurries after midnight. Low in the lower 20s. Mostly cloudy on Friday with high near 40. Southeasterly winds at 5-10 mph during the period. Indiana Extended Forecast Cloudy on Saturday and Sunday with a slight chance of rain or snow mainly in the north. Lows both days from the 20s to the low 30s, and highs from the mid 30s to the 40s. Warmer on Monday with a chance of rain. Abby A 4 Calendar A 4 Classifieds AB.A9 Comics A 5 Crossword A 8 Horoscope A 9 Obituaries AlO People A 5 Sports A6,A7 TV A 8 Theaters AlO Worry Clinic A 8

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according to Herrmann. BUT BESIDES HOTEL amenities like a dining area, meeting rooms and lounge, Walden Inn is looking to providing the shuttle as a service to Greencastle area residents and businesses, as well as its guest. Herrmann, meanwhile, is seeking feedback on that shuttle service. “It’s all flexible,” the St. Louis native said. “If we can get an idea of the interest, we can then sit down and work with the specifics in-

Coal Mine for eight years and was an engineer for 16 years for Conrail in Avon. Presently self-employed, Power started his own railroad salvage contract business in 1982. HE IS A MEMBER OF Applegate Masonic Lodge No. 155, Fillmore, serving as master in 1982. Power is also a member of the Valley of Terre Haute Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine at Indianapolis and King Solomon’s Past Masters Association. He and his wife, Nancy, have resided in Fillmore since 1969 and are the parents of three grown children. The couple attend the Christian Church.

Putnam Patter

Sassafras tea's curative powers

By DAVID BARR Banner-Graphic Civic Affairs Editor Tea is one of the oldest non-alcoholic drinks known, according to a certain encyclopedia source. If this be true, why not then designate sassafras tea as a close runner-up, and maybe it should be in first place if all facts were known. INFORMATION ON TEA made from leaves and from the aromatic sassafras is given rather full treatment in volumes four and five of The New Practical Reference Library. If you’ve never heard of this work, then maybe you or one of your immediate ancestors was not at home when the book peddler came to sell a set of seven or eight thick volumes. His sales pitch must have been that this set contained the accumulated knowledge of the ages and that all anyone would ever need or want to know could be found on its pages. Since this is sassafras tea season, I checked my personal 1911 library and sure

repair were in the $500,000 range, Mrs. Sager said. Mrs. Sager added Putnam County Highway Department workers will post signs warning motorists of the bridge closure. In addition, materials will be placed at the site to serve as a bumper to help avoid the possibility of vehicular mishap. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT adjacent county roads can be used by motorists to alleviate any potential travel problems. Although the Pine Bluff Bridge has been closed, the commissioners have completed the installation of a small span located south of the Fillmore Elementary School and fire department. Bridge 309, which has been closed to local traffic for approximately six weeks, is now reopen following the installation of a replacement bridge.

volved.” He envisions twice-a-day service to Indianapolis, with stops at the airport and downtown for starters. A 10-passenger van would be used, with local stops at IBM, the DePauw Union and perhaps Asbury Towers seen as naturals, Herrmann added. “WE’VE TALKED ABOUT leaving Greencastle at 7 or 8 a.m. and then leaving a second time at 4:30 in the afternoon, Col. 5, back page, this section

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enough, there was more about tea and sassafras in particular that a lot of people would care to know. HAPPILY, THE SOURCE material gave proof to an old folk’s claim that sassafras tea does have medicinal properties just like my grandma always said it did. While the writer praised the virtues of sassafras roots as medicine, he was a little off base on his descriptions. He said that the taste of this tea is sharp, bitter and aromatic. A poor statement of facts except for the aromatic part. What he really meant was that sassafras tastes like sassafras smells, and if you want to be better informed, try some of the tea for yourself. SASSAFRAS IS USED for flavorings, but more important to mankind, and, of course, womankind, is that when used as tea, and I quote: “It is a common home remedy for purifying the blood. ” Nature sure knew what she was doing. Along about this time in winter when Sassafras season is in full swing, most of

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School design revisions tied to project budget

By LARRY GIBBS Banner-Graphic Publisher The Greencastle School Board has delayed until Feb. 12 approval of design plans for a new middle school and renovation of the high school because the projects’ architect is “still struggling” to keep estimated construction costs within a $9.2 million budget. During a special meeting Wednesday night, board members also heard Phil Howard, president of The Inter Design Group of Indianapolis, express the urgency of starting site work by early summer. Inter Design is developing plans for construction of a middle school building south of McAnally Center, an extensive remodeling of the high school and adjoining campuses. “THE NUMBER WE’RE working against is $9.2 million, the amount budgeted for construction,” Howard said. “We’re still struggling to get to $9.2 million. We’re still $200,000 to $400,000 above that right now but we were a lot farther away a month ago.” The overall estimated coast of the combined projects is $11,142,200, but that total encompasses $1,942,200 for a host of nonconstruction expenses, including land acquisition, architectural and engineering fees, legal fees, insurance and soil surveys. Direct construction cost estimates include: Middle school building, $4,356,780; middle school site, $800,000; high school new construction, $1,586,900; high school renovation, $1,856,320, and high school site, $600,000. SUPT. JAMES PECK cautioned the board that the over-budget figure Inter Design is attempting to reduce does not include another SIOO,OOO to $120,000 that would be required to construct six tennis courts as part of the outdoor facilities adjacent to the high school building. Original plans had called for eight. Although no decisions were made, Peck left the strong impression that construction of the tennis courts might have to be sacrificed in order to bring the overall construction expense within the budget ceiling. He also said flatly that installation of new outdoor lighting would be limited to the football field, which under the campus design plan will run in an east-west alignment direclty south of McAnally.

Jean Foxx announces Republican bid for county assessor's job

Jean Foxx, Route 2, Greencastle, announces her intention to run for the office of county assessor on the Republican ticket in the May primary. At the present time, Mrs. Foxx is a first deputy for the Putnam County treasurer. “I have worked in the Treasurer’s Office for more than 10 years,” she said, “and have found it most interesting and challenging. “I HAVE LEARNED VERY much about county government, which is very important,” Mrs. Foxx added. In addition to her employment in the Treasurer’s Office,

us could stand a booster for our circulation. Incidentally, this 1911 source of all human knowledge concludes its sassafras coverage with this quotation: “Oil of sassafras is manufactured in great quantities in Baltimore.” This should help your continuing education to learn something new now and then. TO BRING THIS SASSAFRAS story up to date, I thumbed through my 1950 set of the New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Gardening. The subject got full treatment, however, there was a bit of heresy. I quote from this more recent source: “All parts of the tree are aromatic and it was once prized because of its ‘reputed’ value as medicine.” “Reputed” is a bad word which casts suspicion. What the writer was trying to say is that a swig of pump water would have done just as much for grandma’s tired blood as an equal amount of sassafras tea. It seems to make sense, however, that a Col. 5, back page, this section

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Brian Stwalley, an eighth-grader at Greencastle Middle School, was all smiles Thursday morning after he was named Indiana's Own Channel 8 Disney Child for the Greencastle Community Schools. The promotion, sponsored by WISH-TV and Disney World in Florida, recognizes youngsters who help others through community service. Brian, who was joined by his parents, David and Norma Stwalley, at a

As far as the interior designs of the middle school (for grades six, seven and eight) and the remodeled high school are concerned, Howard said square-footage reductions made in recent weeks had not comprised any of the major components of either building. “WE’VE MADE MAJOR strides in regard to square footage in both buildings,” Howard told the board. “I’d say we’ve realized maybe nearly $750,000

Mrs. Foxx has worked part time in the Auditor’s Office. Mrs. Foxx’s work in county government extends beyond her duties as a deputy. In 1984, she served on the Board of Review. Presently, Mrs. Foxx is a precinct committeeman for Washington Township, a position she is filing for again on the May primary ballot. MARRIED 28 YEARS TO husband, Russell, the Foxx’s are the parents of five grown children which includes Debbie, Sandy, Gregg, Cindy and Pat. She attends Big Walnut Baptist Church.

Special City Council, Board of Works sessions set next week

Mayor Gerald Warren has announced the scheduling of two special city meetings for next week. ON MONDAY, FEB. 3 the Board of Public Works and Safety will meet in executive session at 4 p.m. at city Hall. The board-comprised of Mayor Warren, City Attorney Jerald Calbert and Councilman-at-large Bobby Albright-will conduct annual police evaluations. Police Chief Jim Hendrich will also be in attendance for the closed-door session. At approximately 4:30-4:45 p.m., the Board of Works will hold an open public meeting to discuss replacement of the city police car wrecked in an early Saturday morning incident in which a suspect being transported to Putnam County Hospital grabbed the steering wheel

convocation at the middle school, will receive an all-expenses paid trip to Disney World's Magic Kingdom for his entire family. Katy Gretter, a Greencastle High school sophomore, was the second-place winner, while Pamela Feeney, a Jones fourth-grader, placed third. A complete story about all three students will appear in Friday's Ban-ner-Graphic. (Banner-Graphic photo by Bob Frazier).

in savings between the two. We’ve tightened up.” However, neither building appeared to have lost any of its major interior elements in revised floor plans displayed Wednesday night. Joining Howard in explaining them to the board were Dave Sweet, project architect for the middle school, and Ted Richey, project architect for the high school. Coi. 2, back page, this section

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of one patrol car. That resulted in another car following behind to swerve to avoid a collision, going out of control and striking a culvert and utility pole on Bloomington Street. Meanwhile, a special meeting of the City Council has been set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at City Hall. The lone topic of discussion is the city’s sewage problems and the possibility of the Southside Interceptor Sewer becoming a reality CITY ENGINEER Cliff Norton has enumerated possibilites in regard to the Southside Interceptor, ranging in cost from $312,331 to $738,753. More information on those alternatives will be released prior to the Feb. 6 Council session. The special meeting is open to the public.