Banner Graphic, Volume 17, Number 159, Greencastle, Putnam County, 9 March 1987 — Page 10

THE BANNERGRAPHIC. March 9.1987

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Bainbridge Fire Dept. The Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Department, which last year totaled an estimated 55 runs, made 13 this past weekend alone to bring its 1987 total to 34 in less than three months. Most of the Friday, Saturday and Sunday fires were of the field or grass variety, with many caused by burning trash, a department spokesman said. FIREMEN WENT TO the Phillip Leach property, Route 1, Greencastle, at 1:03 p.m. Friday to extinguish a cornfield fire caused by burning leaves, officials said. At 1:05 p.m. Friday, another Bainbridge truck responded to a field fire at property owned by Francis Lane, Route 1, Bainbridge. Burning trash was the cause of the Lane fire, officials said. Trash burning also sparked a field fire at the Bill Chadd property, Route 1, Bainbridge, firemen said. They used an estimated 200 gallons of water on Friday’s 3:27 p.m. run. BAINBRIDGE FIREMEN went out at 7:37 p.m. Friday on a mutualaid run to assist Roachdale volunteers at the Sam Hostetter property, Route 2, Roachdale. A woods and small barn were reportedly on fire in the incident. Bainbridge made a 10:04 a.m. Saturday mutual-aid run to assist Bellmore firemen at the Amos Allen property, Route 1, Rockville. Brush and a wooded area were on fire there. A grass fire, caused by burning trash, was reported on property owned by James Boles, but occupied by Thomas Williams, Route 1, Bainbridge, at 1:05 p.m. Saturday. THIRTY MINUTES later, Bainbridge sent three trucks to a grass fire south of U.S. 36 along the Fillmore Road on property owned by Robert Hollingsworth, Route 1, Bainbridge. As estimated 1,000 gallons of water was used to extinguish a trash pile fire that got out of control at the Carl Gierke property, near Brick Chapel, at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, fire officials said. At 1:25 p.m. Sunday, a 1977 Chevrolet van was deemed a total loss after it caught fire as Hayden Steagall, South Green Street, Bainbridge, was attempting to cut off a hitch on the van, firemen said. BAINBRIDGE MADE another mutual-aid run at 1:27 p.m. Sunday to a house fire at an abandoned dwelling in Fincastle. Roachdale firemen fought the blaze. Another grass fire was reported at 3:24 p.m. Sunday on the property of Charlie Grannon, Route 1, Bainbridge. Burning trash was listedas the cause, with 500 gallons of water necessary to bring the blaze under control. Before Bainbridge volunteers were able to return to station following the Grannon run, they were called to a field owned by Wilbur Inman on County Line Road near the Smith Bridge to fight a field fire. The fire had been left unattended, fire officials said. They used 400 gallons of water to extinguish the blaze.

Fourth of July

to the possibility of a talent contest for the Fourth of July celebration. Doris Vaughn, who shared arts and crafts duties with Mrs. Mason last year, is doubling as arts and crafts chairman and head of the 10K running race. Exhibitors, she said, were not happy with the placement and arrangement of the two large tents, which last year were set up on the grassy area behind the softball diamond backstop. There were 24 booth spaces a year ago. MRS. VAUGHN ENVISIONS eventually growing to 50 booths. With a flatter, more wide-open area a must, she suggested the old Miller School playground area im-

Clinic

The word of the clinic even started to get an influx of clients from nothern Putnam County, thanks to the efforts of former North Putnam School Corp. nurse Theo Bee. “SHE WORKED TO keep all the kids’ immunization records up to date,” Ralph said. “She often brought kids down. Many times she would be here with a bus load at a time.” Nurses Marilyn Myers, Margaret Singer and Judy Marchbanks began to lend their expertise to the clinic. The latter two are still associated with the clinic today. With well child physicals and immunizations taking place, family planning services were offered in 1974, according to Ralph. In 1978, the WIC (Women, Infants, Children) program was started, which addresses the nutritional education for children. "IN 1978, we had 80 participants

BAINBRIDGE WAS unable to make another grass-fire run during the peak hours Sunday afternoon, officials said. All four trucks and men were out on other calls and the run was handled by the Fillmore Fire Department. Roachdale Fire Dept. A trash fire is the expected cause of a blaze that destroyed a storage shed owned by Sam Hostetter, Route 2, Roachdale. Roachdale Fire Chief Howard Hedge said the Friday evening blaze destroyed the structure and heavily damaged a tractor and power hand tools stored in the shed. No damage estimates were available an no injuries were reported in the blaze. The fire crew used 3,000 gallons of water and were out two hours on the run. A grass fire destroyed a vacant home owned by Charles Burk, rural Roachdale. No further information was currently available on the Sunday blaze near Fincastle. Indiana State Police The thefts of two car radios were investigated over the weekend by Trooper Steve Hurst of the Indiana State Police Post at Putnamville. At 7 p.m. Friday, Bess Pontiac officials reported the theft of an AMFM cassette stereo from one of the cars on their U.S. 231 North lot. The unit was valued at $l5O, Hurst said. At 8 a.m. Sunday, Mike Langley, Mooresville, reported the theft of a seven-band equalizer, booster, AMFM radio and CB from his vehicle parked on lot near Interstate 70 and U.S. 231. The unit was valued at an estimated $230. Sheriff’s Department A 21-year-old Greenwood woman escaped injury in a one-car accident on Interstate 70, west of Cloverdale early Sunday morning. Kathleen J. Whitaker, driving a 1984 Plymouth Horizon, was eastbound, she told Deputy Mike Biggs, when a pickup truck passed her car at a high rate of speed. The truck, she said, cut back in front of her vehicle, causing her to apply her brakes. The car veered off the interstate and struck a guardrail, causing damage to the front end, Biggs reported. No dollar estimate was available at the 2 a.m. mishap. City Police Three traffic tickets were reported by Greencastle City Police officers Monday. At 9:36 p.m. Saturday, Scott Bennett, 17, 714 Dogwood Lane, Greencastle was ticketed for failure to yield. Sgt. Paul Wilson stopped Bennett at the intersection of Locust and Washington streets. Tina Shepherd, 17,9 E. Liberty St., Greencastle, was ticketed at 12:20 a.m. Sunday by Officer Rodney Cline. She was cited for having a false or ficticious registation plate. At 7:10 a.m. Monday, Officer Don Rumley ticketed Lucien Decalonne, 26, Indianapolis, for speeding on Bloomington Street. Decalonne was cited for 47 mph in a 30-mph zone.

mediately north of the Robe-Ann volleyball site. The committee eagerly agreed on the site change. The change, Mrs. Vaughn said, would allow both buyers and sellers to have a closer access to their vehicles to restock booths or stow a purchased item while partaking of the rest of the park activity. Harmless, who is co-chairing this year’s celebration with Larry Mason, noted that Jo VanDerSnick of Greencastle Federal Savings Bank is in charge of concessions for 1987. The committee agreed on concession booth charges of sls for one day and S2O for two days for all nonprofit groups. Other concessionaries will pay S2OO for the 2'^-day period,

only in Putnam County in the WIC program,” Ralph pointed out. “Now, the current figure, as of last month, shows us having 771 participants. You can see how that program alone has grown.” Not only is the WIC program available in Putnam County, but the clinic operates a branch office in Owen County where WIC and well child physicals are offered. The clinic, which is a United Way agency, also offers a dental program. “Local dentists volunteer their time to screen children,” Ralph explained. “If they need follow-up care, we pay for that treatment.” Teens, Tots, Toddlers is another offering of the clinic, which was started in October 1984. DePauw University students volunteer for that program which may include home visits or guidance for pregnant teens.

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DePauw University President Robert G. Bottoms (left), accepts a check from Don Schroeder, division manager of public relations of Indiana Bell. The Indiana Bell check the first installment of a $30,000 donation to the school, is to be used toward the $4.8 million renovation and expansion of

Effie Wright, 72, Fillmore, died Saturday afternoon at Putnam County Hospital. Born June 24, 1914 in Putnam County, she was the daughter of Roy and Laura (Allee) Tharp. She married Olyn L. Wright on June 5,1970, and he survives. Mrs. Wright was a member of the Deer Creek Primitive Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John (Judy) Callender, Route 4, Greencastle; three grandchildren, Tammy, Troy and Ted

Ezra Cassida, 83, Greencastle, died Saturday afternoon at Greencastle Nursing Home. Born March 26, 1903 in Owen County, he was the son of Rufus and Mary (Cooksey) Cassida. Mr. Cassida was a retired farmer. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Helen Pigg, West Lafayette; two sons, Melvin, Greencastle, and Kenneth, In-

Mary Pinkerton, 73, rural Clayton, died Saturday at Medco Nursing Home, Danville. Born in Owen County on Sept. 16, 1913, she was the daughter of Homer and Stella Edwards. She married Fred Pinkerton in 1933, and he survives. Mrs. Pinkerton was a resident of the Hendricks County area for 40 years. She was a member of the Hazelwood Christian Church, the Hazelwood Community Circle and the Hazelwood Fire Depart-

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or $175 for a single day. FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman John O’Hair noted, however that there were no one-day permits issued last year. O’Hair also said he soon will be announcing a sponsor of the April 4 Kresge Auditorium performance of Dick Hardwick and brothers Steve, Denny and Jimmy in a show that will feature mainly Dixieland and New Orleans-type music and a minimal comedy act. More information on the Hardwick show and the other acts on that fundraiser’s schedule will be released shortly. THE BEST NEWS AT hand, Har mless said, is the announcement of a

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THE CLINIC OPERATES an infant car seat loan program and conducts geriatric health screenings at the Putnam County Senior Center. A caseworker is also on staff for referrals. “I think I’ve really benefited just to be a part of it,” Gass related of her volunteer work at the beginning, and now of her duties as a director. “I think it has done as much for me as it has other people,” she added. “I think a lot of good came from the idea.” BESIDES GASS, OTHER board of director members include John Morrill, president; Joanne Kissinger, secretary; Carol Moore, treasurer; Marty Catanese, Alan Small, Norma Guy, Kathy Custis, Dr. Mark Conway, Jackie Schleuter, Dr. Johnson and Loretta Broadstreet. Director Ralph also sees the benefit as is evident by the number

Roy O. West Library on DePauw's campus. The library renovation project, now into its second year, is designed to upgrade and expand the facilities that were first constructed in the 19505, giving students today the latest in library technology and access.

Obituaries

Effie Wright

Callender, all of Greencastle; a great aunt, Ruth Allee, Greencastle; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Crawley, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers. Services are scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle, with Rev. Bob Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Deer Creek Cemetery. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Ezra Cassida

dianapolis; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at West, Parrish and Pedigo Funeral Home, Spencer, with Rev. Louis Crouch officiating. Burial will follow at Olive Hill Cemetery. Friends my call 3-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Mary Pinkerton

ment Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons, Floyd, Mississippi, Don, Danville, and Stanley, Arizona; six grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hazelwood Christian Church with Rev. Steven Ranson, officiating. Burial will follow at Center Valley Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday at the Wingler Funeral Home, Coatesville.

SSOO donation from IBM Corp. to this year’s celebration. The celebration, it was announced in January, will operate with about a $15,000 budget. In a final note, Mrs. Vaughn said persons organizing the local teen club have requested booth space to raffle an automobile. The committee gave its permission for the space and agreed to announce the winner of the car to the crowd just prior to the start of Mark Hopkins’ fireworks show on Sunday, July 5. Persons with comments or ideas about the Fourth of July, Fun Day or any of the other aspects of the celebration, are invited to contact committee members, Harmless said.

of participants. “The number of people needing service doesn’t seem to be decreasing,” she said. “I think the more popular the programs, the more people you’re likely to get,” Ralph determined. “I think people have really appreciated the help they received, when they needed it.” CURRENTLY, THE clinic has served 400 women (unduplicated cases) in Putnam County and more than 900 children in Putnam County. At its branch facility in Owen County, the clinic has served 270 children (unduplicated cases). “I think that network has filled the needs that have come up,” Ralph determined, “and now we have some place to refer someone. I think we need to be proud of the network of services we have in Putnam County. “That network,” Ralph concluded, “came out of the caring people that live here.”

Senior focus

AARP works for its members

“Center Coments,” submitted by Hubert Clodfelter, president, Putnam County Council on Aging The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has more than 514,000 members in Indiana. The organization has more than 22 million members in the United States. It is the largest non-profit organization representing the elderly in the world. AARP not only provides many service programs, it also is concerned about legislation which has an impact on the lives of our nations citizens. The organization has representatives in Washington, D.C., and Indianapolis who work for the best interests of not only AARP members but for the entire population of out state and nation. AT PRESENT, THE Reagan Administration’s 1988 budget proposal which would cut SSO million from Medicare and Medicaid over the next five years. It is AARP’s belief the federal deficit should be reduced, but not at the expense of health programs for the elderly and poor. The proposals would mandate higher Medicare premiums for new Medicare subscribers and new beneficiaries would have to wait a month longer for Medicare coverage. Furthermore, Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations would become more strict, thereby depriving potential receipients of full benefits. Cyril Brickfield, AARP executive director said recently, “We believe that these specific proposals will jeopardize the health and economic security of millions of older Americans. Medicare already covers less than half of their medical bills. Increasing out of pocket costs and potentially restricting access to needed services will be opposed by AARP. WE ARE ALSO conccerned that a proposed S2O billion cut in Medicaid would threaten the health and well being of low-income elderly and children.” AARP does support a proposal that all federal and state employees be subject to Medicare payroll tax and would receive subsequent benefits under the Medicare program. These and other programs affecting the elderly and poor will receive the attention of AARP

Hospital notes

Putnam County Hospital Dismissed Saturday: Nancy Baumann, Richard Sappenfield, Donna Thompson and daughter, Anna Walls and Joseph Webster. Dismissed Sunday: Karen Dorris, Cecil Johnston, Lewis Kirkwood, Sandra Robertson, Kay Steele. Dismissed Monday: Rebecca Kinny and son, Robert Parson, Anna Snider, Forrest Stockwell, Louise Watkins. Birth: Mr. and Mrs. Tony McFerron, Cloverdale, a boy.

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representatives during the coming months. *** The Senior Center has received notification that surplus cheese and other commodities will be distributed in Putnam County on Wednesday, April 22. The usual distribution sites will be used and details will be printed later. Sometimes other counties surrounding Putnam are having surplus commodity distributions, but we are not. The staff at the Center has very little to do with when distributions are made. These dates are subject to state office decisions. They do try to obtain a fair share of surplus commodities for Putnam county residents. For additional information, persons may call 653-8606. **♦ BART BROWN WILL be speaking at the Center Wednesday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m. He plans to tell about his trip to Africa and show many of the pictures he took. He has many of the different animals, as well as the people and scenery. Come for this program and plan to stay for lunch. *♦* “RSVP Reflections,” submitted by Mary Skidmore, RSVP director This week’s featured volunteer, Helen (Hope) Johnston is a lifelong resident of Putnam County. She was born on a farm and lived there until 1948 when she and her husband moved to Greencastle. Helen became an RSVP volunteer in 1985, shortly after her retirement form the U.S. Department of Agriculture where she had been employed since 1953. TWO VOLUNTEER assignments keep Helen busy. She works three afternoons a week at the Main Street Greencastle office and two mornings a week at the Substance and Alcohol Abuse Program. In her spare time, Helen enjoys sewing. Helen is a welcome addition to RSVP. *** RSVP will be selling green carnations for St. Patrick’s Day again this year. Carnations cost $1 each or $lO per dozen. RSVP will deliver orders of a dozen or more. To place advance orders, persons may call 653-3011. *** Remember Tuesday morning at 10 is the dance class.

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