Banner Graphic, Volume 18, Number 229, Greencastle, Putnam County, 4 June 1988 — Page 1

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Plans are well under way for the new emergency housing facility to be located at 306 N. Jackson St., Greencastle. The facility, which will provide temporary shelter for homeless families and individuals, is being funded with no local tax dollars. Instead, an SII,OOO donation from IBM, state grants and in-kind donations will be used for its establishment and operation. On the planning committee for the facility are Jackie Campbell (standing), Putnam County Senior Center director, along with (from left) Greencastle Township Trustee Thelma Bumgardner, Sue Ayres of Putnam County Comprehensive Services Inc., Greencastle resident Jim Albin and Mark St. John, of the Indiana Department of Human Services.

Helping the homeless

Temporary shelter may finally become a reality

By BECKY IGO Banner-Graphic News Editor If things go as planned, Greencastle could be the site of a new temporary emergency housing shelter by late summer. That is the goal of a group of individuals, who have been working on the concept for over a year. THE FACILITY itself has been procured, according to Jim Albin, one of the project’s coordinators. It is the hope to utilize the two-story building at 306 N. Jackson Street, formerly used by veterinarian Dr. John Scamahom, as the shelter site if fire safety standards can be met. Albin said it is also the group’s goal to have on-site permanent administration at the home to provide supervision. “This is to be a multi-purpose shelter,” Albin explained recently, as the group met to finalize paperwork associated with the project WORKING ON THE proposal with Albin are Putnam County Senior Center Director Jackie

Clodfelter cited for efforts

Accolades continue to come in for Hubert Clodfelter, Route 1, Greencastle, who was the recipient of two recent awards. Clodfelter received the “Jesse Dickinson Advocacy Award” May 16 from the Federation of Older Hoosiers, a statewide organization. THE AWARD was established in memory of the late state representative and state senator, who introduced the bill in the 1954 Indiana General Assembly, which created the Indiana Commission on the Aging and Aged. Dickinson was one of the early blacks to be elected to both the Indiana House and Senate. He was selected by the press as one of the top 10 lawmakers in the Indiana General Assembly. Clodfelter received the Dickinson award for his volunteerism. The other award is given in the professional category. THE HONORS ARE the greatest which the Indiana Federation of Older Hoosiers can bestow on any individual for exceptional service to the elderly of Indiana.

Still staying with that dry, throat-parching forecast

Sunny and mild on Saturday with highs from 75 to near 80. Clear and cool at night with lows near 50.

Temperatures will warm slightly on Sunday with highs from 80 to 85. Indiana Extended Weather Mostly clear Monday through Wednesday with a slow warming trend. Lows in the 50s Monday and Tuesday and near 60 on

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Campbell, Sue Ayres of Putnam County Comprehensive Services Inc., Greencastle Township Trustee Thelma Bumgardner and Mark St. John, area consultant with the Indiana Department of Human Services. “This will be a facility for people who have no means of putting themselves up,” Albin explained, “especially during bad weather, or bum-out victims and such.” There are no local tax dollars involved in the project Funding for the project is being obtained via state grants, local in-kind donations and a portion of money reserved for the shelter via IBM’s donation to the city, when the company left Greencastle. “WE HAVE SII,OOO from the IBM grant,” Albin said. In addition, there is a $14,000 match through the state and a local grant of $5,000 through the Area 7 of Terre Haute. “We also have,” Albin continued, “offers of monetary assistance and in-kind contributions from local

Dumping is clarified The Baker’s Remove-All Transfer Station operates 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and will accept most trash, with the exception of dead animals, hazardous waste and liquid, or “garbage-type” material, a spokesman has clarified. A cutline in Friday’s BannerGraphic carried incorrect information, while the accompanying article was correct The transfer station is located just west of Greencastle on West Columbia Street Road.

The trophy Clodfelter received is a golden luiight on a solid polished oak block with the inscription: “To Hubert Clodfelter for his advocacy work for the elderly in Indiana.” Clodfelter followed that honor by receiving the AARP national

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churches and sororities. Seven of the local townships have also agreed to assist.” Perhaps the word that should be emphasized most about the project is “temporary.” The facility is not to serve as a means of permanent housing for persons that stay there. “WE’D LIKE TO have them stay no more than 30 days,” Albin pointed out. “That can be extended, but we would encourage them to be out as soon as possible. Of -course, there will be cases that won’t go by the norm," Albin said. ’’You just have to evaluate each case. A lot of people may only need to stay for two or three days. A fire victim may need a week or so.“ There will be no charge for victims to stay at the shelter, Albin advises. “But they can contribute later to our costs, if they want to.” ALBIN SAID MOST people may be surprised about the type of persons who may end up in such a facility. “We have very few low-in-

award, during the May 20 meeting of the Greencastle AARP Chapter No. 1303 held at the Senior Center. MYRTLE ASH, president of the Greencastle AARP chapter, presented Clodfelter with the award. The certificate states: “This special citation is awarded to Hubert Clodfelter in appreciation for your outstanding service to the community.” It was signed by AARP ex-President John Denning. Louise Crooks of Indianapolis now serves as president. Clodfelter is a fulltime volunteer and received an award from Action for providing over 2,500 hours of volunteer work in a 12-month period. HE WAS THE Area 7’s candidate for the Older Hoosier Award in 1981,1984 and 1985. Clodfelter received the Putnam County Junior Chamber of Commerce senior citizen award in 1980, the Chamber of Commerce citizen award in 1983 and the Indiana State Legislative award from the House of Representatives in 1982. Col. 1, back page, this section

Putnam Patter

Spittin’ image subject to review

By DAVID BARR Banner-Graphic Civic Editor Something should be written into the constitution of human opinion that a baby doesn’t necessarily have to resemble any near or distant blood relative. The little new arrival should have the right to look like himself and certainly he should be spared the ordeal of going through life bearing a likeness to certain of his kin who can not be termed handsome even by charitable appraisal.

come people or transients,” he said. “Most of the people we would see would likely be retired, on Social Security or people who might be laid off from work for some time.” Ayres, who has handled most of the state’s paperwork for the project, said it is expected the facility will operate on an annual budget of approximately $45,000 per year. “We hope to have the facility staffed with a host family,” she added, “and relief volunteers. Depending on the persons’ capabilities, we will also provide the necessary equipment where they can cook their own meals. We want this to be a home-type situation” AYRES AND ALBIN say this is the first facility of its kind in Putnam County. In addition, they note there are only three other facilities in the state like the one to be established here. Greencastle’s will be a “jointCol. 2, back page, this section

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Hubert Clodfelter, Route 1, Greencastle, recently received the AARP national award as presented by Myrtle Ash, president of the Greencastle AARP chapter. The honor is one of many Clodfelter has received for helping the elderly, including the Jesse Dickinson award. That

IT MUST BE distressing to baby’s little pink ears to hear a chorus of opinions concerning his looks. And he must be confused when the witnesses fail to agree. When he hears from one side of the house that he is the perfect picture of his mother and from the other side that he is a spittin’ image of his father, he becomes a likely candidate for a split personality to say the least. His confusion becomes more acute, however, when his adoring but talkative relatives begin to take

Goldsmith ready for challenges as Mutz’s partner

By JOE THOMAS Banner-Graphic Assistant Editor Lieutenant governor candidate Stephen Goldsmith says he decided to join John Mutz on the GOP ticket when he heard Mutz talk about his vision for a reorganized state government. Much of that reorganization seems geared toward taking advantage of Goldsmith’s experience as Marion County prosecutor for the past 10 years, and accentuating Mutz’s experience as lieutenant governor to Gov. Robert Orr for the past eight years. WHILE ON A statewide tour introducing himself to GOP delegates, Goldsmith said he hopes to bring out some of the quality-of-life issues “that have been submerged in this campaign.” Those issues provide a glimpse at the policy areas he will oversee in a Mutz administration. Goldsmith said he will work on a drug and alcohol abuse policy for Indiana, as well as child welfare issues, and workfare, among other things. AS LIEUTENANT governor, Goldsmith would have statutory responsibility for the Indiana Department of Commerce, a position currently held by Mutz. Goldsmith said Mutz would remain as the primary economic development policymaker, should he become governor. “I think you will see John Mutz keeping his leadership role in economic development and agriculture, and Steve Goldsmith will implement policy under Mutz’s leadership,” he said during a stop in Greencastle on Friday. It is a recipe he thinks will lead the GOP from its current secondplace standing in the polls, behind tlie Democratic ticket of Evan Bayh (for governor) and Frank O’Bannon (for lieutenant governor). Mutz’s sagging poll figures was another reason Goldsmith decided to accept the job as running mate.

award was presented by the Indiana Federation of Older Hoosiers, which is the greatest honor the organization bestows upon any individual for exceptional service to the elderly. (BannerGraphic photo by Gary Goodman).

him apart in their efforts of comparison. He learns he has his mother’s eyes, his father’s chin, his grandfather’s forehead, his grandmother’s ears and other assorted features which were first possessed by uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters and others of his blood line. When baby hears that he really isn’t himself at all but a composite of those whose grinning faces surround his crib, no wonder he becomes melancholy to the point of tears. How can he have a future when from appearances he hardly

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STEPHEN GOLDSMITH On the campaign trail

“I THINK JOHN Mutz should be governor and not Evan Bayh,” he said bluntly. Goldsmith said he thinks experience is still an issue in the race, though he admits he has none on the state level. “Evan Bayh has even less experience than I do,” said the 10year Marion County prosecutor. Goldsmith admitted he has no experience in economic development or agriculture issues, pointing out that no one in the race has the same experience in these areas as Mutz. GOLDSMITH SAID he does not think the Democrats will get very far if they try to make an issue of the top four Republicans being Marion County residents. U.S. Senator Richard Lugar, Mutz, Goldsmith and Supt of Public Instruction H. Dean Evans all live in Indianapolis. Goldsmith said the recent court battle over Bayh’s residency a lawsuit he labeled “stupid” was an attempt to prove that Bayh was a CoL 3, back page, this section

has a present worth living for? FORTUNATELY FOR the whole human race little babies C s a ?f C m looks the y grow to adulthood, some for the better and some for the worse. But regardless of whether the finished face will cause hearts to skip a beat or stop a clock, the face baby finally acquires will be accepted as his own. Maybe it will suit him; maybe it won’t. Usually it stops most of this idle talk about him looking like certain of his immediate ancestry.