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With baby Michael, seven weeks, tucked safely into his swing for an afternoon nap, Mary Fitzpatrick takes advantage of a bright, sunny day to rake the rear of the lot behind her home at 613 E. Washington St. Mrs. Fitzpatrick said she and husband Tom are just doing some spring cleaning up of the yard, which runs back to East Franklin Street. Many local residents will be doing such work this week, with the fifth annual Spring Clean-Up Week at hand in Greencastle. The annual Civic League campaign will culminate with clean-up day on Saturday, April 23, and a 5:30 p.m. picnic that evening in Robe-Ann Park. (Ban-ner-Graphic photo by Eric Bernsee).

Political partners?

If it’s Bayh-O’Bannon, then why not Mutz-Butz?

By JOE THOMAS Banner-Graphic Assistant Editor Democrat Frank O’Bannon says he has found the perfect running mate for GOP gobematorial candidate John Mutz. O’Bannon, the keynote speaker at the Putnam County Democrats Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner Friday night, told local party members how he and Mutz were recently attending a luncheon at Purdue University. Mutz, O’Bannon said, was complaining that one of the biggest problems facing the GOP candidate this fall was finding a lieutenant governor to run with who was 25 years old than himself. THE REMARK WAS a jab at the quarter-century age gap between O’Bannon, 52, and likely Democratic gubernatorial nominee Evan Bayh, 32. O’Bannon said he made a mental note of the remark, vowing to help out Ll Gov. Mutz, if he could. Later during the same day, O’Bannon said he met up with a sil-ver-haired ex-Nixon cabinet member who was once friends with O’Bannon’s late father. It was then the idea struck, O’Bannon said. He asked Earl Butz how old he was, and Butz answered that he was 78 than Mutz’ 53. ’ O’BANNON SAID HE thinks the GOP should offer a Mutz-Butz ticket in the fall, and he already has a Democratic slogan. “Bayh-O’-Bannon: new ideas; Mutz-Butz: old jokes,” he offered. O’Bannon even has a headline suggestion for the day after the Nov. general election. “Bayh-O’Bannon kicks MutzButz,” he said, to the delight of local Democrats assembled at the American Legion Post. O’Bannon brought his “don’t-vote-for-me” campaign to Green-

GCSC to honor 80 scholars Wednesday

Greencastle High School will honor 80 Cumulative Honor Roll students at its 27th annual Academic Honors Banquet, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the multi-purpose room at the school. Dr. Gary Druckemiller, superin-

Frosty around the edges

Clear and cold with frost possible overnight. Low around 30. Mostly sunny and continued cool Tuesday. High Tuesday 5560. Indiana Extended Forecast Clear and cool Wednesday. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s and highs in the 50s. Increasing clouds Thursday with a chance of rain in southern Indiana. A good chance of rain statewide Friday. A little warmer Thursday and Friday with lows

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FRANK O’BANNON Stands behind Bayh

castle, explaining his presence of the primary ballot as a gubernatorial candidate was a cover in case Evan Bayh was barred from running. The maneuvering became necessary when Gov. Robert Orr and the Indiana Election Board challenged Bayh’s residency in a court trial completed last month. The trial judge affirmed Bayh’s residency as a Hoosier, and though the case is being appealed to the Indiana Supreme Court, the Democrats expect the decision to be affirmed, O’Bannon said. BUT THE ORIGINAL decision was not handed down before the filing deadline for the May primary. That caused the Bayh-O’Bannon forces to put O’Bannon on the ticket for governor, in case Bayh was ruled ineligible. Now that Bayh is eligible for the race, O’Bannon is traveling around the state supporting Bayh’s bid for the governor’s office. Bayh, in turn,

tendent of the Greencastle Community School Corporation, will be the featured speaker for the evening. FOUNDED IN 1961 by Ernie Collins, the Academic Honors Banquet annually recognizes students who have distinguished themselves through outstanding

in the mid 30s to mid 40s and highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s. Abby A 3 Calendar A 3 Classifieds AB,A9 Comics A 4 Crossword A 8 Editorials A 5 Heloise A 3 Horoscope A 9 Obituaries AlO People A 4 Sports A6,A7,A8 TV A 4

Commissioners to meet, hear ‘Just Say No’ The Putnam County commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday (tonight) at the courthouse. The session is open to the public. Among the items scheduled on the agenda include a presentation of the “Just Say No” program. Commissioners Gene Beck, John Carson and Don Walton meet in the commissioners’ court, which is located on the second floor of the courthouse.

will work at the June Democratic convention for O’Bannon’s bid as lieutenant governor. O’Bannon told the Democrats that he does not believe Bayh’s age will be an issue in the election. “The polls show age doesn’t make a difference to the voters,” O’Bannon said, stressing Bayh’s leadership potential. “EVAN BAYH was bom into a family of public service. He was raised in public service. He was education for the purpose of public service,” O’Bannon said. In 1980 Evan was the campaign manager for his father’s bid for the U.S. Senate, and visited every county in the state, O’Bannon pointed out. In 1982, Bayh worked for the Democratic National Committee, returning to Indiana in 1984 to work for the Wayne TownsendAnn DeLaney ticket In 1986 he won election as Indiana secretary of state. In a press conference before the

achievement in their courses at GHS. All of the students honored at the banquet must have attained a cumulative grade-point average of 3.4 or higher. Tri Kappa sorority provides plaques for the sophomores, juniors and seniors honored, as well as certificates for the freshmen honored.

GTE rate hike request facing May 9 hearing

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) GTE North will go before the Utility Regulatory Commission May 9 to present additional evidence to support a request for a $37.3 million telephone rate increase. GTE NORTH, KNOWN until recently as General Telephone, asked the commission in March to suspend hearings on the rate request, which would boost consumers’ bills in many communities by more than 40 percent. The company said it wanted

dinner Friday, O’Bannon pointed out that Thomas Jefferson was 33 years old when he wrote the Declaration of Independence; James Madison was 32 when he helped frame the U.S. Constitution, and George Rogers Clark was 26 years old when he won the Indiana Territory from the indians. GOP LEADERS HAVE been claiming that Democrats are excitecTabout Bayh’s candidacy, not because of his stance on the issues, but because they think he can win. O’Bannon counters that argument pointing out that Bayh has attended 15 functions with special groups talking about specific issues. He said that he and Bayh would be working together to develop the issue they wish to stress during the campaign against Mutz. One of the main issued the Democrats will talk about will be the efficiency of state government. ‘TWENTY YEARS OF one party rule has shown there is some deadwood in state government,” O’Bannon said. “State government can be made more efficient and Evan has shown he can make it more efficient.” O’Bannon referred to Republican scandals in the license branch system, the Department of Corrections, and the Department of Education, claiming, “It is time for a change because Indiana can do better.” “What we have done in the past 20 years is not kept up with the rest of the nation,” O’Bannon charged. HE WANTS TO SEE education made an important issue more than once in every eight years, he said. He wants to see a home health care bill become law, as well as a program updating the state’s bridge Col. 5, back page, this section

THE KIWANIS CLUB contributes to the expenses of the banquet and favors for the recipen ts. Parents of the senior scholars plan and organize the event The pitch-in dinner is slated to begin at 6:30 p.m., with the awards program to follow.

more time to put together evidence to support the request. Opponents had charged during the initial stages of the hearing that GTE is financially healthy and doesn’t need more income. On May 9, GTE will present the remainder of its evidence and its witnesses will be available for cross-examination at a public hearing before the commission. GTE serves 510,000 customers in 114 exchanges, including the Greencastle area.

Response great to hydrant plan for rural areas

By BECKY IGO Banner-Graphic News Editor The effort to install water hydrants in strategic locations within Putnam County for fire protection purposes is receiving great response from local firefighters and officials, according to Walter Douglas, one so the officials involved in the project Douglas is executive director of Sycamore Trails Resource Conservation and Development Area Inc., which is based in Greencastle. DOUGLAS, ALONG with Jim Coffenberry of the West Central Ecnomic Development District, is one of the key individuals who hopes to see the hydrant plan become reality. The plan itself involves installing three to four hydrants near water sources in the eight-county region of West Central Indiana. The hydrants are to keep firefighters from having to take precious time away from their duties to return to a town, or other main location, for water. Specifically, it is hoped these hydrants can be placed near water sources in rural parts of counties. And the response so far from volunteer firemen in these rural areas has been encouraging, Douglas and Coffenberry say. “THE RESPONSE WAS beyond what we anticipated,” Douglas said Monday morning, referring to a recent meeting conducted at Terre Haute to discuss the project. In attendance were “in excess of 50” firemen and county officials from the eight counties which make up the West Central Economic Development District. “As a result of that meeting, Jim (Coffenberry) and I have been as-

Wednesday services for Rose South, 57, at Bainbridge church

Rosetta M. South, 57, Route 1, Bainbridge, passed away Sunday morning at her residence. Memorial services for Mrs. South are scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bainbridge Christian Church with Rev. Grant Wiley officiating. Friends may call 1-8 p.m. Tuesday at Bitties and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle. Private graveside services will be held at Brick Chapel Cemetery. MRS. SOUTH GAVE many years of volunteer service to Putnam County, culminating in 1980 when she was named recipient of the Putnam County Jane Award. She has served on the board of directors of the Mental Health Association, Easter Seal Society, Putnam County United Way and CONTACT. She was also a member and past president of the Board of Trustees of the Putnam County Library. Mrs. South was a charter member and past president of the Putnam County Hospital Guild. Mrs. South was a Past Worthy Matron of the Bainbridge Order of Eastern Star and was a past district deputy of District 9, OES. She was a longtime member of the Bainbridge Christian Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. BORN NOV. 2,1930 at Belle Union, she was the daughter of Emil R. and Olga (Hyllested) Snyder. Mrs. South spent her childhood in Belle Union and was graduated from Cloverdale High School. On Sept. 11, 1949, she mar-

Sanitarian choice due? The Putnam County Board of Health meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Board of Directors room at the Putnam County Hospital. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda includes the possible hiring of a new Putnam County sanitarian, if the Health Board so chooses. Health Officer Dr. John Ellett has reviewed applications, and conducted interviews, and is prepared to present a candidate Thursday night for the board’s consideration. The individual, if hired, will replace former county Sanitarian Jim Lake, who recently resigned to return to the construction field.

ked to make appointments to have meetings in each of those counties,” Douglas pointed out. “THEY WERE REALLY excitedlifter that meeting,” Douglas noted. “They were asking, ‘Where do we go from here?’ and ‘How do we get started?”’ Douglas said officials connected with the project will be attempting to learn from firefighters where certain hydrants should be located at the individual county meetings. “We will definitely continue to work with the fire departments and using them for the information we need as to where to locate the hydrants,” Douglas stressed. “No one knows a township better than a Col. 3, back page, this section

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ROSE SOUTH Calling Tuesday

ried Don South, and he survives. In addition to the husband, survivors include her mother, Olga Snyder, Greencastle; three daughters, Donna Boals, Indianapolis, Cynthia Allen, Muncie, and Gail Newby, Culver; two sons, Christopher and Jonathan South, both of Bainbridge. ALSO SURVIVING are three sisters, Ann Patten and Kathleen Swift, both of Indianapolis, and Kay Walgren, Dallas, Tex.; three brothers, Lowell Snyder, Stockton, Calif., Robert Snyder, Peru, Ind., and Harold Snyder, Jacksonville, Fla., and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father. The family requests that those who wish may make contributions in Mrs. South’s memory to the Putnam County Library.