Banner Graphic, Volume 17, Number 178, Greencastle, Putnam County, 31 March 1987 — Page 3

Bill would tighten Open Door Law

INDIAANAPOLIS (AP) County officials could lose a month’s pay for failing to file affidavits swearing voter registration lists were purged under a bill approved by the Indiana Senate. Senators voted 26-20 for House Bill 1135, which now returns to the House for concurrence with Senate changes. If both sides reach agreement, the bill will be sent to Gov. Robert D. Orr for his signature. H.B. 1135 would add another phase to current law, which requires the voter lists to be purged during the summer before a general or municipal election. The process is one way of eliminating “tombstone voting,” or the casting of ballots in the names of people who have died, said Sen. John R. Sinks, R-Fort Wayne, who sponsored the bill. H.B. 1135 would require the county clerk or members of the county board of voter registration to file an affidavit about the purge with the

state

Appeals court tosses out volunteer's award

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) A Whiting woman whose religious faith compelled her to do volunteer work for a church cannot collect a $75,000 damage judgment she was awarded after breaking her hip at the church, the Indiana Court of Appeals says. In a 3-0 decision Monday, the court reversed a trial court verdict in favor of Marie Mantich, who tripped on a ramp to a storeroom while she was helping prepare a meal at St. Mary’s Byzantine Church Aug. 5, 1980. Mrs. Mantich, then 61, broke her hip and had arm and hand injuries in the fall, according to court records. At trial, Mrs. Mantich’s attorneys introduced evidence that the steep angle of the ramp violated state building codes. A church volunteer for 15 years, Mrs. Mantich realized the ramp was dangerous and had previously seen a

Strange lights seen over Hoosier skies

CORYDON, Ind. (AP) Reports of strange lights over southern Indiana in recent weeks have stirred to action a national organization that investigates unidentified flying objects. Described as glowing and blinking lights, the UFOs reportedly appeared almost nightly for more than two weeks near Mickey Shawler’s house. James Delehanty, a field operative for the Mutual UFO Network, spent two nights last week in the Harrison County community investigating the reports. He and other observers saw several airplanes but nothing resembling the lights that had been reported. Ms. Shawler said the lights did appear last Thursday night, but not until around midnight, after

It's YOUR Money by Hammond, Hammer & Bray, P.C. Public Accountants NEW RULES ON VACATION HOME RENT ALS Do you have a vacation home in the mountains or a cottage by the sea? And do you rent it out for extra income? Changes in the new tax law will probably affect you. Last year, in order to qualify it as an investment property, you could not visit your vacation home for more than 14 days, or 10 percent of the rental period, except for oppflsional days for repairs. That way, you were able to deduct depreciation and expenses, even if they totaled more than rental income. This year the old rules hold only if your total income is under SIOO,OOO and the expenses outrun rental income by less than $25,000. Offsets are limited for higherincome owners, unless offset against passive income. The good news: you can take a longer vacation there this year, qualifying the property as a good second home, and then you can deduct all taxes and mortgage interest on it. Discuss your personal tax situation with Ed, Mark or Dave at: Hammond, Hammer & Bray, P.C. 122 E. Washington Greencastle, IN 653-8448 Tax appointments available thru April 15th

county auditor before Sept. 1 in years when purges were required. Officials who failed to file the affidavits on time would be denied their pay for the month of October. The measure was approved on the 48th working day of the 1987 Indiana General Assembly. Although the Senate met to conduct business Monday, the House of Representatives was in recess. In other action, the Senate voted in favor of a proposal that would clarify and update Indiana’s Open Door Law. H.B. 1205, approved 46-0, also returns to the House for concurrence with Senate changes. The measure sponsored by Sen. Michael Rogers, R-Greenfield, would make it illegal for a public agency to conduct business behind closed doors, then to ratify its decision at a public meeting. Under the bill, a judge could void such an action or decision and bar further action until the public agency gave the matter “substantial

man fall on it, according to court records. However, she did not believe she would fall because of her strong religious faith, the court records said. Mrs. Mantich also felt compelled by her faith to continue volunteer work at the church, according to the court record. The Whiting church argued that Mrs. Mantich was negligent and knowingly incurred risk by using the ramp. The appeals panel agreed with the church’s attorneys. Mrs Mantich’s “strong religious faith and dedication to the church were undoubtedly very real and powerful inducements for her to continue for 15 years using a ramp she knew was dangerous,” Judge George B. Hoffman Jr. wrote for the court.

the observers left. “It’s so frustrating,” she said. “It’s almost like they didn’t want to come with all the people around.” But the lights have been seen by enough credible witnesses to generate an investigation by Delehanty’s network, a 4,000member international organization based in Texas. Witnesses reported seeing as many as six lights or objects at one time. They are described as blinking lights in the sky or glowing orange balls. Ms. Shawler and at least one other witness said the phenomena have followed their cars. “Everybody says, ‘Mickey, you’re crazy,”’ Ms. Shawler said. “But once they see them, they don’t say that anymore.”

SEN. MICHAEL ROGERS Sponsors legislation reconsideration” at a public meeting or meetings. The bill also would prohibit public agencies that recess an executive session to reconvene that session without providing the standard public notice of at least 48 hours.

BEDROOM BEDLAM

Universal didn't intend for this oak nite stand in a medium finish to end up an orphan and neither do we. Was *1 89 NOW *94 Brass headboards are the latest Rage. We have pure brass in full, queen and king size. Now you can afford to buy one. Priced in any size from NOW *99 This queen headboard dropped in last year and the left post still has a crack in it to prove it. Normally retails at s 2l 9 NOW *BB We're also overstocked, so you can save over *3OO on a triple dresser, deck, mirror, queen headboard, and 5 drawer chest if you act tommorrow! Was selling for *899 NOW *599 Don't be the last on your block to have a day bed for your sibbling or guest. The white beds were *249 NOW *159

OCCASIONAL ACCIDENTS

We seem to have more odd end tables than I can ever recall. Some in oak, pine, maple. Some with drawers, others with storage cabinets. While they last, you get a great buy. These 10 orphans were *179-*329 NOW AS LOW AS $ 64 Do you admire Steven Spieburg? If so how about grabbing these cloth director chairs, were *25 NOW M 2” Something unique, a nice cherry hall tree with a marble shelf by Pulaski. Turns out the cherry piece is a lemon. Was *319 NOW *lB5 Another useful item, an entertainment center, made of wood and glass that holds a 27” TV, lots of stereo stuff. Slightly used. If new would be marked at *449 NOW *249 A very nice *249 oak & glass colonial coffee table with a minor wood fracture. It could be healed with the right medicine. NOW *43 President Marcos cancelled this order over a year ago, something about change of address... so I'm stuck with some real nice *349 Rattan tea carts & Bakers racks. Your choice NOW *157

The Senate also passed House bills that would: —Require that after June 30, 1988, all contracts between the State Board of Education and textbook publishers have a provision allowing the board to reproduce books in large type, braille and audio formats for visually impaired students. —Authorize the Department of Public Welfare to join an interstate compact that allows parents from one state to adopt hard-to-place children from other states. —Made the state medical malpractice fund more stable by increasing the premium surcharge to keep the fund going from $5 to $25; and provide a mechanism to cover medical liability concerns during the 1987 Pan American Games, which will be conducted in Indianapolis in August. The Senate Environmental and Consumer Affairs Committee also met Monday and voted 9-0 for a bill that would make it a felony to tamper with a consumer product.

APRIL FOOLS DAY / MEANS WE'LL EAT HUMBLE PIE Annual Sale of Unwanted Items At Savings Of Up To 88% Here's your chance to capture the bargains of the year. Our humble pie sale is a monstrous collection of orphans, leftovers, scratch & dents, buyer mistakes, etc. However, we also have plenty of stock merchandise that is a credit to the Furniture industry at 25-40% savings. All listings are partial, all subject to prior sale.

Furniture Aware*House will even help you with the financing •90 days same as cash ’Terms to 36 months •Visa, Mastercard *No payment, no interest accepted til July 1! WEDNESDAY ONLY Extended Store Hours: SHOP 9-6

Here is a nice little bargain hidden in the depths of this ad. We got double shipped and have over 100 recliners in stock. Choose from La-Z-Boy, Flexsteel & Franklin priced two for one low price. Priced from NOW *399 Let there be light so you can see. Table lamps of brass glass & wood priced from NOW *19 95 Kids Stuff! 4 drawer oak student desk for his or her bedroom. Guaranteed to raise the GPA. Was *249 NOW *156

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H.B. 1024 now moves to the full Senate for possible amendments. If the bill becomes law, anyone who intentionally adulterates a food, drug, cosmetic or other coasumer product or who tampers with the product’s label could be charged with a Class D felony, punishable by up to four years in prison and a SIO,OOO fine. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Edward A. Pease, R-Brazil, also would make it a Class D felony for someone to make a false product tampering report. The committee also approved H.B. 1443, which was amended to change the way the state approves nursing homes. The bill originally dealt only with adding two members to the State Board of Health. However, the committee chairman and sponsor of the bill, Sen. Joseph V. Corcoran, RSeymour, moved the proposed amendment through the committee Monday.

If 10TICE-with the snow orecast, we will also offer this sale Thurdsday 10-5.

Perdue Fans! This genuine La-Z-Bcy *2OOO sectional with 2 wall recliners, 2 armless pieces and 1 corner wedge in blue actun velvet was also supposed to be a sure thing. Perhaps, this price w II make you smile, *1599 or bv the piece NOW $ 319 King size water bed with 2 tier mirrored bookcase headboard. Dark pine complete with mattress heater ect. discontinued style. Was *479

Tuesday, March 31,1987 THE BANNER GRAPHIC,

Status of state bills

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Here is the status of bills the Indiana General Assembly acted upon Monday: ADOPTION H.B. 1645 Would authorize the state to join an interstate compact that allows parents from one state to adopt hard-to-place children from other states. Sen. Virginia M. Blankenbaker, R-Indianapolis. (Approved 46-0 by Senate, goes back to House for concurrence.) TEXTBOOKS H.B. 1484 Would require that contracts between the State Board of Education and textbook publishers allow the board to reproduce books in large type, braille and audio formats for visually impaired students. Sen. John R. Sinks, R-Fort Wayne. (Approved 45-0, goes to governor.)

LIVING ROOM LOSERS CONT'

Congoleum makes world famous floor coverings and sleepers I was so told. Well this full sized one has a nice fabric, solid foam mattress. Reg. *699 NOW *346 No foolin; nice swivel rocker in mauve velvet for *229 NOW *149 If the Norwalk representative knew I was offering his No. 9740 country sofa in rust tweed, his No. 1 seller for the state of Indiana, for *3OO less than anyone else . I could get into trouble, was *899 NOW *587 Broyhill sent me 2 of these sofa colonial style, oak trim, colorful blue & rust plaid. No problem except I'm overbooked on floor space. Reg. *899 NOW *549 Caesar would have liked this big wing back chair, and it's been here almost that long. Peachy velvet reduced V 2 was *599 NOW *299 Solid oak fioor lamps with table, perfect shape, ready for a new home were *1 39 NOW *BS

DINING ROOM DINOSAURS

Round 42” table formica top, with 4 very sturdy wood arrow back chairs. There was something shakey about the table, but we can't find it... Was *499 NOW *233 This is good. A universal casual table & 4 cane upholstered chairs. Reduced over *350 NOW *599 One 42” Round table with burn hole in the formica & 4 sturdy legs NOW *l9 Extra chairs all types of shapes & sizes are reduced another 30% Prices start at *35 PSST! Did you know we are now the cheapest place to get solid oak dining room furniture from Tell City Chair & Virginia House. No foolin! Our new quick ship program really does make it possible to get super bargains every day.

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