Banner Graphic, Volume 17, Number 121, Greencastle, Putnam County, 23 January 1987 — Page 12

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THE BANNERGRAPHIC, January 23.1987

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Indiana State Police Two break-ins were reported Friday by the Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville. The front door to the George W. Thomas Sr. residence at Cloverdale was pried open sometime Wednesday or Thursday, Trooper Mike Shelton said. Taken was a chainsaw, valued at $2.40. A STORAGE SHED on farm property south of the U.S. 231-State Road 42 intersection at Cloverdale was entered sometime during the past week, Master Trooper Gary Salsman reported. Stolen was a Honda generator, valued at SBOO. The generator was broken off the concrete slab to which it was anchored, Salsman noted, adding that entry to the shed was made by prying off the lock. The shed and generator are owned by Hugh VanDeMark, 111, Plainfield. STATE POLICE ALSO reported two alcohol-related arrests early Friday. Trooper Brent Johnson of Clay County stopped Michael R. Costa, 28, Tawntion, Mass., for drunken driving on Interstate 70 at the 34mile marker, just east of the Put-nam-Clay county line at 2:25 a.m. Johnson also arrested a passenger in the Costa vehicle, Ronald J. Mulhern, 28, Aurora, Colo., charging him with public intoxication. Costa and Mulhern were lodged in the Putnam County Jail. Greencastle Fire Dept. Greencasile Fire Dept, officials estimated damage at $3,000 to the Terry Trammell residence, 820 Tennessee St. The house, owned by Gary Grassnick, was the scene of a 10:39 p.m. fire Thursday.

'Primetime Plus' would expand effort to grades 4-6

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The state’s program to reduce class sizes in public schools would be expanded to grades 4-6 under a bill introduced in the Indiana House. The measure was one of 54 bills introduced Thursday, the 14th wcrking day of the 1987 legislative session. Today is the last day representatives can introduce bills. House Bill 1449, sponsored by Rep. Jeffrey K. Espich, R-Uniondale, would create a program called Primetime Plus. Project Primetime, currently in effect, distributes state money to school corporations that meet specified student-teacher ratios in three early grades. The specified ratios are 18-to-l for grades 1 and 2 and 20-to-l for kin-

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THE MATTER WAS set to go to trial in Putnam Circuit Court in the summer of 1986, until a plea agreement was reached between former Prosecutor Brewer and the university. DePauw University agreed to plead guilty to the dumping of “solid waste,” a Class A misdemeanor, which was to have occurred in 1984. The university said it had no knowledge and would not be accountable for any alleged dumping occurring in the Blackstock Stadium area in 1985. On March 5 of last year, during a Putnam Circuit Court hearing before Judge William C. Vaughn 111, an official from DPU pleaded guilty to the “negligent” dumping of “nonhazardous” waste, a Class A misdemeanor. THAT INFRACTION carries with it a maximum prison sentence of up to one year and a maximum $5,000 fine. The university claimed responsibility soley for dumping solid waste at Blackstock Stadium in August 1984, court records show, which had been deposited at the “extreme west end” of the athletic field. Judge Vaughn assessed a $1 fine at the court hearing, which was suspended. The court held DePauw University accountable for paying only $65 in court costs. However, an element of the Grand Jury’s 1985 review did deal with the possibility that the Leslie’s well water was tainted by the dumping of paint-related materials at Blackstock Stadium. THE UNIVERSITY, after conducting its own investigation, reported it appeared members of the general public were responsible for illegally dumping materials in the area, not university employees. Soon after the court proceedings were complete, the Leslies put their West Walnut Street home up for sale. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago that the property was sold and DePauw University became the new owner. Mrs. Leslie told the BannerGraphic this week the purchased

Fire officials said the incident began as a flue fire, but 2 X 4’s in the ceiling also caught fire. Firemen blamed the blaze on faulty installation of the flue to a woodburning stove. Firemen returned to station at 11:47 p.m. after the seventh run of the year. City Police A two-car property-damage accident Thursday on South Locust Street was reported by Greencastle City Police. Toni Chadd, 17, 5 Park St., Greencastle, was southbound on Locust Street, approaching the Olive Street intersection, Officer Ernest Newby reported. A 1986 HONDA, driven by Susan Mersino, 24, 1022 S. College Ave., Greencastle, turned left off Olive Street and the two vehicles collided, Newby reported. Mersino told the officer her view was obstructed by a parked car. Damage to Chadd’s 1982 Chevrolet was estimated at less than S2OO. Damage to the Mersino car was estimated at S2OO-sl,ooo. ONE TRAFFIC TICKET was issued Thursday by City Police. Fred Ford, 30, Lovejoy, 111., was cited by Officer Mike Hanlon on Washington Street for having no registration plate. Sheriff’s Dept. Marguerite Wise, 25, Route 1, Cloverdale, was arrested at 9:20 p.m. Thursday by Deputy Tom Helmer. She was lodged in the Putnam County Jail on a Putnam County Court warrant for failure to submit a valid license to the court, Sheriff Gerry Hoffa reported.

dergarten and third grade. School corporations now choose between implementing the program in kindergarten or third grade. Gov. Robert D. Orr has recommended adding funding so that all school corporations can have Primetime in the first four grades, kindergarten through grade 3. Orr also has proposed increasing the state’s assistance for each Primetime teacher from $19,500 to $21,000. Espich proposes to have the state pay $19,500 per teacher for Primetime Plus classrooms with student-teacher ratios of 22-to-l. The cost of extending Primetime to grades 4-6 would be $17.6 million annually, according to Legislative Services Agency estimates.

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property includes 10 acres of ground and two homes. Besides the Leslies’ house, there is a smaller home on the property used for rental purposes. “DePAUW UNIVERSITY bought the land and all the tangibles,” Mrs. Leslie pointed out. “But there was nothing said, or no agreement for them to pay any of our medical costs.” Relaying how the couple paid to have the property put onto the city’s water system, Mrs. Leslie said the university did reimburse them for that cost. However, a statement in the sale agreement stipulates the Leslies are prohibited from disclosing the DePauw University purchase price. She did say the university met the couple’s asking price. ACCORDING TO ONE local real estate firm agent, who listed the property earlier, the Leslies’ home and property were valued at approximately $84,000. Silander, contacted this week, said the university does have plans for the ground in the future. “A number of years ago, DePauw University inquired about purchasing some of the property in that area because we are interested in expanding our playing (athletic) fields,” Silander said. “I talked with (DPU athletic director) Tom Mont about expanding our playing fields on either side of the driveway in particular,” Silander added about the site. “INQUIRIES WERE made again as soon as we heard the property was up for sale,” Silander noted. “But the important thing is we were also looking at the property a number of years ago.” Currently, Silander said water lines have been temporarily shut off at both homes on the Leslie property, ensuring water pipes do not freeze. “We intend to rent those homes out to faculty people,” he added. “For the rest of it, though, we would like to use it for playing field space, particularly for our intramural activities,” Silander concluded.

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Bob Hutchings (standing, left) shakes hands with Indiana Lt. Gov. John Mutz as the announcement of Automotive Industries' expansion into Greencastle is made Thursday afternoon at Walden Inn. Hutchings, chairman of the Citizens Advisory Commission on Economic Development,

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of the soon-to-be vacated IBM building. Interest in the IBM site itself is “strong and active,” Mayor Warren assured Thursday’s gathering. And Mutz added that two companies actively searching for an Indiana location are giving some consideration to the IBM plant on Indianapolis Road. MUTZ, HOWEVER, said he is “a little cautious” in sounding too optimistic about the situation. “We don’t try to pick one Indiana community over another,” he said, noting that prospective industrial clients are shown several Indiana sites. “Our job is to provide several options that meet your basic requirements.

Obituaries Henry Nelson Hardy

Henry Nelson Hardy, 88, a former Greencastle resident, died Wednesday at Winona Hospital, Indianapolis. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he resided in Greencastle from 19191984. He lived at Carmel the past three years. Mr. Hardy was a comptroller for American Zinc Products, Greencastle. He was a member of the Elks Ledge in Greencastle.

Tomi Redman, infant daughter of Steven and Jo-Ann Redman, Route 2, Greencastle, died Wednesday at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Survivors include maternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Harold Caswell, Casa Grande, Ariz.; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Redman, Greencastle; paternal greatgrandmother, Margaret Sublett; maternal great-grandparents,

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most often occurs when the skin is exposed to temperature and wind chills below zero, said Tod Turriff. Frostbitten skin turns pale or grayish. There also may be a feeling of pain or numbness. Severe cases can destroy layers of skin and cause infections. “The best way to prevent frostbite when wind chills are going to get that low is to just not go outside,” said Turriff, public safety program manager for the council. For those who must venture

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“We have right now two companies, large enough that have the kind of needs that seem to dovetail nicely with the IBM building here. But they are looking at other options as well as this. And in each case, as there always is, there’s something that isn’t exactly right.” THE INDUSTRIAL PROSPECTS, he said, have to weigh the costs of a major renovation against the cost of a new building or the remodeling of another structure. “Those are the kinds of things that are holding us up,” Mutz added. Greencastle Development Center Director Richard Andis, meanwhile, praised the Citizen Advisory Commission on Economic Development headed by Chairman Robert Hut-

Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Holland, Carmel; a sister, Marjory Hardy, Youngstown, Ohio, and four grandchildren. Services are scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Smith Funeral Home, 1900 N. Rangeline Rd., Carmel. Burial will follow at Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Carmel funeral home.

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Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Conover; paternal great-great grandfather, George Taylor; three uncles and four aunts. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Forest Hill Cemetery. The Rev. James Storey will officiate. There will be no visitation. Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle, is handling the arrangements.

outdoors, it’s recommended they wear several layers of warm clothing and boots that are waterproof and two layers of socks. Also, mittens were recommended instead of gloves. Outdoor pets should be brought into a heated area when temperatures drop below 20 degrees, said Dr. Earl Corbitt. To prevent water pipes from freezing, leave cabinet doors below sinks open, wrap the pipes with old newpapers or blankets or leave the faucet running at a slow, steady stream, said Ron Carrell of Indianapolis Water Co.

and “teammates'' Dave Murray (left), Alan Stanley, Mayor Gerald Warren and Greencastle Development Center Director Dick Andis joined Mutz and State Rep. John Thomas in making the announcement public. (Banner-Graphic photo by Bob Frazier).

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chings, the Public Service Indiana management development team that helped send Automotive Industries to Greencastle initially, local officials for taking the necessary steps to attract the new industry and IBM for being “flexible in its generous offer.” “The people of this community,” Andis lauded, “chose to help shape their future, not dwell on the past. Greencastle responded with class, and class responded to Greencastle. Our local business community chose to dig in rather than cave in. “AND,” ANDIS SAID in conclusion, his words prompting applause, smiles and obvious enthusiasm: “You ain’t seen nuthin’ yet.” HIGH-TECH, BUT NON-UNION TIPTON, Ind. (AP) Tipton County’s lack of a strong union movement is attracting some hightech manufacturers, a state commerce official told the county council. Fred Lindsey said the county is being considered as a site for a SIOO million Japanese semiconductor plant. The unidentified Japanese company is the second high-tech company that has expressed interest in building a plant in the county since December. A California company is looking at the county as a possible site for a multimillion dollar plant.

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Putnam County Hospital Dismissed Thursday: Gail Arnold, Virginia Cofer, Freda Cowles, Elizabeth Petrarca and son, Doris Price and George Templeman.

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