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Hundreds of dead fish lie floating at Albin Pond in Greencastle where the cause of the matter is under investigation by the Board of Health office. Putnam County Sanitarian Doug Van Demark said Friday he wiii make a site visit to determine what further action to take. Although a mystery at this point, Van Demark noted a possible spill could be the underlying factor. (BannerGraphic photos by Gary Goodman).

Library Board elects new officers

By BECKY IGO Banner-Graphic News Editor The Putnam County Library Board approved its slate of officers Thursday night, retaining the two top officers in their same positions. Bob Haymaker, who served as president the past year, was reappointed to that post by board members. That move was made following a recommendation by the Nominating Committee chaired by Suzanne Bates. Serving with Bates were Sharon Evans and D. Robert Nees. JOINING HAYMAKER is Harriett Dobson, who will again serve as board vice president Rounding out the slate of officers are Bates, who will serve as secretary, and new board member Harry Kirby, who was elected treasurer. After the names were presented by board member Nees, member Kay Greeson made a motion to accept the slate of officers. GREESON’S MOTION was seconded by Nees and made unanimous. Greeson, Nees, Haymaker and Kirby attended the session, while Bates, Evans and Dobson were absent.

It’S a 50-50 chance A 50 percent chance of some possibly severe thunderstorms tonight. Low near 75. Hot and humid Sunday with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. High in the mid 90s. Index Abby A 3 Classified A6,A7 Comics A 3 Crossword A 7 Horoscope A 7 Obituaries A 8 People A 3 Sports A4,A5

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During the two-hour session, Library Director Ellen Sedlack indicated Arthur Denger, who has been hired to repair the front library sidewalk, will begin that work around July 22. Mrs. Sedlack also noted she recently spoke with the Greencastle Jaycees organization and was informed that group will assist in laying the bricks, which will give the sidewalk the accent-paved “Main Street” look. “I ALSO KNOW that (Main Street Greencastle Director) Bill Dory will be in on that,” Mrs. Sedlack said of the sidewalk work. “Ken Heeke, a member of Main Street, said he also wanted to help.” Not only have the Jaycees offered to help physically, but the library director said a SIOO donation will be given to assist with the additional cost of completing the project in the Main Street design. “Bill Dory said that Main Street will also contribute,” Mrs. Sedlack added, “so I feel we are on our way to getting it (the sidewalk repair) funded through gifts.” THE LIBRARY BOARD did receive $3,775 from the Putnam County commissioners and County

Putnam Patter

Back seats for early arrivers

By DAVID BARR Banner-Graphic Civic Editor There’s a popular notion that folks who occupy back seats in church are reluctant to come in the first place, and from this rear vantage point, they can make a quick getaway moments after the benediction. Perhaps some of those who prefer to sit all the way back do have this in mind, but something should be said on behalf of these back seat brethren. Not all of them have escape motives. Possibly some can come up with valid reasons for being so located. TO BEGIN WITH, those who fill up the rear of the church must be punctual to the point of getting

Council to repair the sidewalk in a “regular” design similar to what was done at the Greencastle First Christian Church. Originally, it was noted there would be an additional cost in trying to follow the Main Street design, the pattern Library Board members preferred. But instead of paying that extra cost, Dory suggested volunteers and contributions could be made to the project to make up the difference. RECENTLY, DENGER met with Mrs. Sedlack, Dory, Haymaker and Greencastle Street Commissioner Jim Wright to discuss the sidewalk repair. “I think he (Denger) will do a very good job,” Haymaker predicted. The work is being scheduled at a time to cause the least amount of trouble for library patrons, according to Mrs. Sedlack. “Once the work gets started, there will only be the inconvenience for our patrons at the front door for half a day,” Mrs. Sedlack said she was told by Denger. IN OTHER ACTION, the board:

to church services very early. If they are the least bit tardy, they may not have a chance to find a place in the pews anywhere in the back two-thirds of the building. It is a proven fact that an undetermined number of people do like to sit directly in front of the preacher. Those then who yield this area to the front seaters can rejoice in the fact that they have not offended others by pre-empting their place. Sitting in the back seats, one has a prime spot for observing the entire congregation, and this gives the observer an opportunity to see who is there and who isn’t. This is valuable information to have in case someone asks later in the day. A

All of county now served

Vouchers help GHA to expand clientele area

By JOE THOMAS Banner-Graphic Assistant Editor A variation of a federal housing assistance program has allowed the Greencastle Housing Authority to begin serving clients throughout Putnam County, which is a first in the history of the young public agency. Previously, the GHA was limited by law to offering assistance for homes within only a two-mile radius of the city’s limits, as well as within the city. BUT, EXECUTIVE Director Max Johnson says, that has changed. After receiving permission from the Greencastle City Council and the Putnam County Commissioners, the GHA is now offering what is technically known as Section 8 vouchers to clients, and the vouchers can be used anywhere in the county.

At North Putnam

Sewer project put on hold

By KAREN QUIST Banner-Graphic Staff Writer After almost two hours of discussion, the North Putnam School Board tabled a resolution Thursday to consider participating in a sewer and waste treatment project with the town of Bainbridge. Discussion on the matter will continue during a special session of the board scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 in the high school library. Prior to the meeting, representatives of the school board will meet with the town’s representatives again. THE SCHOOL BOARD’S main conflict with the proposal

—Heard Mrs. Sedlack say circulation figures rose dramatically in June, and have so far during the summer, mainly due to the Summer Reading Club program. —Tabled a decision regarding the possible investment of the Cyril Johnson Fund, until the next meeting. —Will schedule a tour of the remodeled Roy O. West Library at DePauw University in August. Mrs. Sedlack said Margo Thomas, librarian at the newly-constructed Greencastle Middle School, has proposed the board tour the new library there. —Heard a request from Joanne Haymaker of the Greencastle Civic League to house that organization’s materials and memorabilia at the library. Mrs. Sedlack said the library would greatly like to accept the offer, but space limitations do not allow for such a move. She suggested the Civic League check with the DPU about utilizing its archives at the Roy O. West Library, until the Putnam County Library has other means for such storage. —Were informed by Mrs. Sedlack about the Roachdale-Franklin Col. 5, back page, this section

trained back seater will be able to recognize others from the shape of the backs of their heads or how their ears stick out or in. THOSE IN THE BACK seats can avoid possible physical injury that may threaten those in the front. If an unhappy baby suddenly breaks the Sabbath silence, or Ls someone drops a song book, or if another breaks out in an explosive sneeze or comes down with a coughing fit, the rapidity wilh which the curious swivel their heads to spot the offender could cause a whiplash. Probably one of the greatest contributions back seat members make is in their ministerial challenge. To Col. 1, back page, this section

The new program offers “the biggest, best advantages for all concerned,” Johnson said, including tenants, landlords and the GHA. The tenant benefits because he no longer has to move to Greencastle to receive federal housing assistance. The voucher program also has no rent ceiling, and allows the client to pay any percentage of the rent beyond his requirement as he wishes. IN SIMPLISTIC terms, that means if a client has a voucher that will allow him to rent a S3OO-per-month apartment with 50 percent assistance, he can be assured of getting $l5O per month from the GHA. However, if the only unit he can find costs, say $320, and the landlord will not lower the price, the client has the option of paying

made by five representatives of Bainbridge was whether the corporation would be shouldering a disproportionate share of the costs if it joins the project now, rather than after the sewer system has been installed. The town of Bainbridge was representated by Russ Evans, Bainbridge Town Board; Kent Schuck and Fred Sullivan, of Schuck and Sullivan, Indianapolis, Larry Wilson, town attorney; and John Seever, financial adviser. The school corporation currently maintains its own sewage system, but both board members and town representatives said permission to

Dawn Homback is now accomplishing her goal

By KAREN QUIST Banner-Graphic Staff Writer With lots of encouragement from her family and friends, Lisa Dawn Homback, 17, finally did something she always wanted to do —she entered the Putnam County Fair Queen ContesL Miss Homback, the daughter of Arvel and Leoma Homback, Route 5, Greencastle, will be competing against 13 girls for the crown Saturday, July 23. A SENIOR AT South Putnam High School, Lisa plans to study fashion illustration at the Savannah College of Art and Design after graduation next spring. A member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ’s youth group, Lisa is also a five-year member of the South Putnam marching band, pep band and concert band. She has also been involved in the Office Education Association, Art CLub and Mat Club.

Kristina Alexander to seek coveted crown

By KAREN QUIST Banner-Graphic Staff Writer Kristina Maria Alexander, Route 5, Greencastle, has always dreamed of being in the Putnam County Fair Queen contest, and this year her dream came true. The 17-year-old senior at South Putnam High School will be competing with 13 other girls for the fair queen title Saturday, July 23. THE DAUGHTER of Harold and Marlene Alexander, Miss Alexander is a member of the Office Education Association and Band Boosters at South Putnam, in addition to being a field commander of the marching band. A member of the band for six years, Miss Alexander has also been involved with the track team, Latin Club, STAND and Mat Club.

the extra S2O out of his own pocket. Conversely, if the landlord is charging S2BO per month for rent, the client will still get $l5O from the GHA program, and will pay only $l3O out of his own pocket for rent. Johnson points out that the landlord benefits, as well, because the GHA requires clients to sign a one-year lease for the unit The landlord also has the security of knowing the GHA is assisting with the rent JOHNSON SAID making a unit available to a GHA client does not mean the client has to be accepted by the landlord. Johnson stressed his clients arc subject to the same scrutiny from a landlord that any other potential tenant would be subject to. He said it is permissible to refuse to rent to a GHA client, as long as the reason Col. 3, back page, this section

continue with that system may be denied within the next two years because of environmental concerns. THE LAST NINE schools in Indiana seeking such permission have been refused, under what has become known as the “Schoolhouse Rule.” The school corporation has expressed interest in Bainbridge’s plan because of that rule, which requires that schools hook up to a sewer system if there is one within a reasonable distance. North Putnam SupL Thomas Rohr said that the corporation also was interested in the plan so it Col. 3, back page, this section

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DAWN HORNBACK Ready for pageant

MISS HORNBACK, who likes to draw, paint and sketch, describes herself as an “honest, hard-working, friendly, outgoing” and a good listener. Her advice to young people would be to have fun, but to think before acting.

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KRISTINA ALEXANDER Dream comes true

The queen contestant plans a career in modeling after graduation next spring. DESCRIBING HERSELF Col. 5, back page, this section