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The big move was on in Cloverdale Monday as the old Monon Depot was moved to the north of town. The structure is scheduled to be refurbished following a community-wide, fundraising effort

Hendrich offers tips to curb car vandals

By JOE THOMAS Banner-Graphic Assistant Editor So far, at least 11 southside Greencastle residents have felt the frustration of coming out to their cars of a morning only to find a window has been broken out. Police Chief Jim Hendrich noted most of the damage has been confined to the south side of town, south of Washington Street and west of Bloomington Street. THE POLICE ARE sure they know what is happening. A car drives by with the windows rolled down. Inside is someone with a BBgun, who delights at taking aim at the windows of cars parked on the street. As a method of operation, it is a good one: the 88-gun is not a loud enough weapon to command attention inside a closed home where

Crafts, 10-K run Fourth of July features at park

By BECKY IGO Banner-Graphic News Editor A large assortment of homemade craft items will be on display Saturday and Sunday as part of the RobeAnn Park July 4th festivities, according to chairman Doris Vaughn. In addition, a 10-K run is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday to delight participants ranging in ages from 14 years and younger to 70 years and above. THE CRAFT ITEMS will be available for sale beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday until evening at two tents located just west of the park softball diamond,

Stormy weather Scattered showers to end tonight. Low in the middle to upper 60s. Thursday partly sunny with the high in the lower 80s. Indiana Extended Forecast Partly cloudy Friday through Sunday. Highs will be in the 80s with lows in the 60s. Index Abby A 4 Calendar A 4 Classifieds AIO.AII Comics A 5 Crossword AlO Heloise A 4 Horoscope All Obituaries Al 2 People A 5 Sports A7,A8,A9,A10 TV A 5 Theaters Al 2

spearheaded by local Cloverdale realtor Vera Hughes and the Cloverdale Area Chamber of Commerce. Plans call for the DePot, a fixture in Cloverdale since the mid-1800s, to be

radio or television sets are blaring. The car makes a getaway quick and easy. The police think most of the vandalism is being perpetrated by children between the ages of 11-16, and they think most of it is happening between 8-10 p.m. HENDRICH SAID MANY victims think the vandalism occurs in the late night or early morning hours, while they are asleep. But that is not necessarily the case as the method police believe is being used would make the commission of this crime possible at virtually any time of the day. It also makes them hard to catch. So what can a car owner do to protect his car from a 88-gun wielding youngster? The first thing, Hendrich says, is keep your car off the street.

Free swimming Saturday

The City Pool at Robe Ann Park plans to take part in this weekend’s Fourth of July celebration by offering a Free Swimming Day on Saturday. From 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. no admission will be charged to swim at the pool. Between 1-3 p.m., the

Mrs. Vaughn said. Approximately 25 crafts persons will be on hand to display wares ranging from handcrafted jewelry

Illiteracy Admitting the problem is always the first step

Editor’s note: The following is the last in a series on the illiteracy problem as it affects not only Putnam County, but the state and nation. By JOE THOMAS Banner-Graphic Assistant Editor Not unlike the chronic alcoholic or the drug abuser, a person with a reading deficiency must first admit he has a problem, which is not an easy thing to do, according to Dr. Thomas Garrison, director of the Putnam County Area Vocational School. “It takes a lot of courage for an adult to come in and say: ‘I can’t read,’” Garrison said. But once they do, his staff is prepared to give them as pleasant a learning experience as possible. THE ADULT BASIC Education class and the General Education Development class meets on

IF YOU HAVE A private drive, park your car there. He noted most of the cars that have been vandalised have been parked on the street, so simply putting the car in a driveway might deter the criminals. Hendrich also said there is nothing wrong with parking your car in the backyard for a few nights, just for protection. The police chief thought a car cover might help, though he has not seen any studies which would indicate this. “If the owner doesn’t mind, he could leave the windows rolled down,” the chief said. HENDRICH NOTED HIS staff is estimating the amount of damage done to each vehicle between SIOO and S3OO, depending on the size of the window shot out. That means the person responsible can rack up quite a large damage total in a short

pool will offer a variety of games and races for local dippers. There will be 50 meter, 100 meter, and 200 meter freestyle races, a diving contest, and a clothes exchange relay race. There will also be a cork diving contest for children ages 5 years to 8 years.

boxes to wooden toys. Items available for sale include Appalachian dancing dolls, ceramic items, wooden doll beds, quilt stan-

Tuesdays and Thursdays at the area vocational school, which is part of the Miller Educational complex in Greencastle. Two sessions are offered both days; the first from 1-4 p.m. and the second from 6-9 p.m. Garrison said the ABE and GED programs are designed so a student can enter them any time he wishes. They are self-paced and not placed on a schedule. A student can begin the program whenever he is ready to, and can progress at his own rate as he is ready to advance. THE PROGRAM IS designed to allow maximum flexibility, said Vicki Archer, head of the ABE class. If a student can commit only one class session a month, then the program can accommodate that person, she said. However, the general rule the students follow is: The more you work, the better you will do and the

remodeled as the future headquarters of the Cloverdale Chamber, in addition to serving as a local museum. (Banner-Graphic photo by Becky Igo).

period of time. “If anyone sees anyone coming around more than once or twice,” Hendrich said, “they should report that person. Hendrich has previously encouraged anyone noticing suspicous behavior to call the police at 653-5115. Greencastle insurance agent Gary Hanlon pointed out coverage against vandalism is available, though it is not required by law. Handon said the police would protect a car against any kind of damage possible except a collision, which is covered separately. THE COST OF SUCH coverage varies, depending on the age and value of the car, though such coverage on a typical 1985 car would run in the ballpark of $l4O a year, Hanlon said. Col. 1, back page, this section

ds, dried flowers, tole painting, fabric crafts, sawblade pantings, ‘tator’ and ‘onion’ bins, along with oil paintings. ALSO INCLUDED ARE woven rugs and placemats, owls mounted on driftwood, novelty clocks, stained glass, woodcut prints on handmade paper, dove cotes and shell crafts, wooden duck baskets and lids, handpainted wood cutouts and handpainted eggs. To accommodate buyers, the craft tents have been provided with electricity so that lights may illuminate the area during early evening hours, Col. 1, back page, this section

faster you will finish. Presently the two programs can accept anyone with at least a fourthgrade reading level and advance them to qualifying for a GED certificate. HOWEVER, PLANS ARE underway to add a one-to-one tutoring program for people who test out at a reading level below the fourth grade. Carol Parks, who teaches the GED class, said the program might be expanded by adding trigonometry and pre-calculus. If those expansions are made, a student will be able to advance from illiteracy to the computation of advanced mathematics through programs offered by the vocational school. The ABE and GED programs cover mathematics, reading, English, science and social science. Though each subject is covered, the Col. 3, back page, this section

Governor bid next for Bayh

By JOE THOMAS Banner>Graphic Assistant Editor Indiana Secretary of State Evan Bayh said he expects to be a candidate for governor in 1988, but indicated a formal announcement probably will not come until after the 1987 municipal elections. Bayh was in Greencastle Tuesday night as a guest and featured speaker at the Special Olympics banquet on the DePauw University campus. “WE HAVE FORMED a committee to look into that eventually (running for governor), and things look positive so far,” Bayh said. Bayh added if the favorable response continues “I expect to be a candidate.” During his address to the Special Olympians, he pointed out he is the youngest secretary of state in America today, while Robert Orr is the oldest governor in the U.S. “I don’t think something as superficial as age matters to people,” he told the athletes. “I think people listen to what you have to say and the ideas you have to offer.” IN A PRESS conference after the banquet, Bayh, who is 29, said he does not expect his youth to be an issue in the upcoming gubernatorial race.

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With the Greencastle Fourth of July celebration set to begin Friday, Mark McGaughey (left) and city Park Supt. Ernie Phillips ensure proper electrical needs are met for participants at Shelterhouse No. 2. Green-

Big Wheel race new July 4th festivity

The newest addition to the Greencastle Fourth of July celebration lineup is a Big Wheel race for youngsters age six and under. The race, complete with prizes, will be held at noon Saturday, July 4 on the basketball courts at Robe-Ann Park, organizer Larry Nethers has announced. • HOWEVER, IN order to compete, youngsters must return the completed entry form that accompanies this article (or a facsimile thereof) to the Tri Kappa sorority booth at Robe-Ann between 4 and 8 p.m. Friday. The first 100 youngsters to register will win T-shirts courtesy of McDonald’s, Nethers said. The race is one of many events on a 2' 2 -day schedule of Fourth of July activites at Robe-Ann Park. Concessions, carnival rides and country music by the Turning Point (sponsored by Greencastle Music Center) will kick things off Friday. Saturday will include a variety of Fun Day contests, arts

FOURTH OF JULY BIG WHEEL RACE Noon, Saturday, July 4 Basketball courts, Robe-Ann Park NAME AGE (Must be 6 or under) PHONE PARENTS’ NAME ADDRESS TOWN ♦** Return to Tri Kappa booth at Robe-Ann between 4 and 8 p.m. Friday in order to be eligible to participate.

Holiday ad deadline set Because of the July 4th holiday, the Banner-Graphic will not be published Saturday. Consequently, the classified advertising deadline has been advanced. The deadline for classified ads to appear on Monday, July 6 will be at noon this Friday. The Ban-ner-Graphic business and editorial offices will resume hours at 8 a.m. Monday, July 6.

Bayh is looking to bring “vigor and freshness to state government,” hoping to make it run more efficiently. “State government will be changing over the next 10 years,” Bayh related. “The federal government can’t continue to run up deficits as they have in the past. “THAT MEANS THEY are going to have to cut funds for things such as education, roads, or volunteer programs like the Special Olympics,” Bayh assessed. He said that also means the state government will have to take up the Col. 3, back page, this section

castle's three-day celebration will conclude with the 9 p.m. (or dusk) Sunday spectacular fireworks display coordinated by Mark Hopkins. (Banner-Graphic photo by Gary Goodman).

and crafts exhibits and more music as the event sails toward a resounding climax Sunday evening. At dusk Sunday, the annual fireworks display of Mark Hopkins and company will unfold over Robe-Ann Park. As always, Hopkins has promised some new wrinkles for the July 5 fireworks, a show already considered one of the best in the state of Indiana. BUT MEANWHILE, back at the Big Wheel races. Participants will be divided into four age groups: Three and under; age four; age five and age six. Nethers had given some thought to going with an older category, but noted, “By the time they’re seven years old, they’re probably too old to be riding Big Wheels anyway. Since this is something new, we’re kind of playing it by ear.” The event is unique in its prize offerings. All participants, Nethers noted, will get food Col. 5, back page, this section