Banner Graphic, Volume 19, Number 101, Greencastle, Putnam County, 4 January 1989 — Page 10

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Terry Judy (center) is sworn in Wednesday morning as a new patrolman in the Greencastle City Police Department. Mayor Mike Harmless administers the oath of office as Police Chief Jack Hanlon looks on. Judy, 22, has been employed as a jailer for the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department. A graduate of North Put-

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at that point,” DeL SgL Austin added. Neighbors, however, recall seeing a beige, four-door Ford or Dodge parked in the driveway of the home around 10:30 a.m., approximately the time of the incident. The car was described as having its engine running and wipers going, but without anyone inside the vehicle. Although the teen-age victim did

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credit for something new under the sun. COULD IT NOT be that some absent-minded, inexperienced young father bypassed the wrist ritual and gave the heir to his fortunes, or maybe it was to be his misfortunes, and gave the contents of the bottle straight. Against all rules of the game, the little one settled down and was sleeping like a baby should when

Commissioners

the hospital’s programs and he believes hospital officials would be willing to discuss the matter at a time convenient to all. IN OTHER ACTION, the board: Acknowledged a letter from State Examiner James M. Gutting of the State Board of Accounts pertaining to holidays. Gutting wrote: “Employees of the Prosecuting Attorney, Title IV-D Office and Board of Health are ‘county employees’ subject to all local employee personnel ordinances. The Board of County Commissioners has the power to set holiday schedules in all counties. Indiana Code 1-1-9-1 does not affect local governmental units,” Gutting added. In addition, Gutting’s letter stated: “Concerning the court employees, we concur with (Putnam Circuit Court) Judge (William C.) Vaughn’s statement that court employees’ hours and days of work are controlled by their respective judges. These employees could be paid for the two days in question, if authorized by the judges.” (The two days Gutting refers to are Friday, Dec. 23 and Friday, Dec. 30, two days which were technically state holidays but were not part of the 1988 county holiday schedule as established by the commissioners. Earlier, the commissioners said any county employees paid from the general fund, who did not work those two Fridays, would be docked in pay. To remedy the situation in 1989, the commissioners adopted the state holiday schedule). AGREED TO purchase a new 1989 Ford Aerostar van from Eastside Motors, Greencastle. The van will be utilized for transportation of residents at the Green Acres County Home. Cost of the van was listed at $13,780.70. With a SSOO rebate, the final cost will be $13,280.70. The delivery date to Green Acres Supt. Jerry Monnett is Jan. 12. (Since the commissioners did not adjourn last Friday’s special meeting, the vote regarding the van was completed Tuesday night. The board adjourned the Friday meeting, before officially starting Tuesday night’s session). Accepted estimates from Barry Grimes regarding the renovation of the Auditor’s Office and work on the second-floor courthouse exit doors on the north and south sides. The Auditor’s Office remodeling is to cost $17,770, while work on the doors is estimated to total $854. Grimes

nam High School, he holds an associate degree in law enforcement from Vincennes University. Judy fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Officer Kieth Nelson, who has joined Lone Star Industries. (Banner-Graphic photo by Gary Goodman).

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not get a look at her attacker with a pillow over her face, she described him as an adult because of a “heavy build.” She was also able to feel a flannel shirt and baggy pants. DET. SGT. AUSTIN said no similar incidents have been reported in the vicinity, although police are investigating a possible link between the break-in and recent armed robberies in the Coatesville area.

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his regular caretaker returned from her evening-off outing. Another thing the beginning father will learn is that a baby will weep and wail equally well—wet or dry, and there’s no convenient or easy way to know for sure if there’s an emergency requiring quick action or an unhappiness from causes unknown to the adult world which prompts a festival of tears.

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also noted work on the old license branch office is almost complete. The Extension Office is to move into that location. Organized the Board of Finance. Beck will serve as president, while Walton is vice president. Reappointed Carson to serve as the commissioners’ representative to the Operation Life Board of Directors, Cummins Mental Health Board and West Central Community Service Organization. Reappointed Beck to serve as the board’s representative to the West Central Board, Putnam County Planning Commission and Central Dispatch Board. Reappointed Walton to serve as the board’s representative to the West Central Indiana Private Industry Council. Also, appointed Walton to serve as the commissioners’ representative to the Putnam County Board of Health. GAVE PERMISSION to C.E. Richards, representing Cataract Lake Water Corp., to add a two-inch water main along a specified section of Staley Road in Cloverdale Township. The work will provide water service to a resident. Permission was granted pending Richards getting his bond updated before the work begins. Acknowledged lease information sent in by Greencastle Township Trustee Thelma Bumgardner pertaining to her new office at Tennessee Street. Heard Carson say he had met with Carol Boggess, a resident residing at County Road 50 north, regarding a proposed bridge project the county would like to pursue. According to Carson, Boggess agrees the work is needed and has offered to cooperate. Signed a contract with county attorney Bob Lowe. Lowe said the identical contract is being offered with the same terms and conditions specified as in previous years. HEARD WALTON say he had visited the Putnam County Jail where Sheriff Gerry Hoffa advised him work needs to be done in one of the shower areas. Walton asked Hoffa to obtain estimates and provide them to the commissioners at a future meeting. Heard Auditor Cockrell again say some remedy is needed regarding keeping the county’s plat books updated. She asked the commissioners to think along that line and share any ideas or suggestions with her.

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New Arrivals Jay and Kim (Mcßride) Kelly, 7107 Honeyladen Place, Columbia, Md., announce the birth of a daughter, Amy Anne, bom 4:35 p.m. Dec. 30. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches long at birth. A brother, Jason, 2 V 4, welcomed her home. Maternal grandparents are Medford and Betty Mcßride, Greencastle. Paternal grandparents are Duane Kelly, Carlisle, Penn.; and Donnie Jo Becker, Rockville. Great-grandparents are Lucille O’Neal, Martinsville; Bill and Mary Clanton, Russellville; and Herman and lola Kelly, Ladoga. * * * Jim and Beth Gaston, Dayton, Ohio, are the parents of a daughter, Emily Elizabeth, bom Dec. 31 at Putnam County Hospital. She weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 Yi inches long at birth. A brother, Joshua David, 1 Vi, welcomed her home. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Glover and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gaston, Greencastle. * * * R. Jay and Tracey (McGary) Lyon, Marion, Ind., announce the birth of a daughter, Erin Rac, bom Nov. 16 at Marion General Hospital. She weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces at birth. Paternal grandparents are Barbara and Don (“Scotty”) McClaine, Greencastle, and C. Robert and M. Aileen Lyon, West Lafayette. Maternal grandparents are Shirley Rae McGary, Mishawaka, and Phil McGary Jr., Louisville. Paternal great-grand-parents are Doris and Harley Hedge, Greencastle. Maternal great-grandparents are Phil and Mary McGary, Louisville, and Roy and Clare Roman, Louisville.

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Walton also pointed out that during last Friday’s meeting, Mrs. Patterson was given first option for a part-time elevator operator’s post. She was also given first choice of what days she wanted to work. That fact, he added, was recorded in the minutes. In addition, Carson said Mrs. Patterson was advised that within two years, the commissioners hope to purchase a new courthouse elevator which can operated by occupants. “She was told that was coming,” Carson remarked, “and was told within that time, she wouldn’t have a job at all.” AGAIN, AUDITOR Cockrell said statements Mrs. Patterson made regarding courthouse cus-

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City Police Greencastle City Police are investigating two residential breakins and believe several other attempts were made to enter residences Tuesday night. THE RESIDENCE OF Helen Johnston, 940 Indianapolis Rd., was entered by an intruder or intruders who kicked in a breezeway door, Officer Mike Hanlon reported. The incident was reported at 9:08 p.m. Nothing was apparently taken, although the drawers and jewelry boxes were gone through at the Johnston home. Damage to the breezeway door was estimated at SSO. A police official said pry marks were noted on four or five other homes, although the Johnston house appeared to be the only one in which entry was gained overnight. DeL Charles (“Sonny”) Wood is conducting further investigation. MEANWHILE, A break-in at the 106 W. Hill St. residence of Brad Stidd was reported at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday. According to Assistant Chief Kenneth Hirt’s report, the incident occurred sometime 12:30-3 p.m. The thief or thieves entered an unlocked door and ransacked the home. Stolen were a portable blue-and-white TV, valued at S7O, and an eight-track stereo receiver, valued at $l5O. Greencastle Fire Dept. A Ford Econoline van, owned by Thomas Manufactured Homes and driven by Joe Wallace, was reported on fire at 9 a.m. Tuesday. However, firefighters found no fire when they arrived on the scene •at 511 Bloomington St. Firefighters returned to their station at 9:11 a.m. Hendricks County Sheriff A 32-year-old Putnam County man was seriously injured in a Friday morning accident on State Road 267 in Hendricks County, authorities said. ALAN E. KECK, Roachdale, suffered a broken neck, broken ribs and facial injuries in the 3:20 a.m. accident near Swallow Lane, Deputy Jim Stoneking said. Keck was initially transported to Hendricks Community Hospital at Danville, but was later transferred to Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Keck faces a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Authorities said he had a blood-al-cohol level of .14 percenL or more than the state legal limit of .10 percenL Police reports indicate Keck was southbound on State Road 267, driving a 1987 Oldsmobile Toronado when he apparently fell asleep at the wheel. The car left the roadway, traveling 300 feet in a culvert before striking a guardrail. Impact forced the car three feet under the guardrail where it came to resL authorities said. BECAUSE OF his injuries, it is expected that Keck will be summoned at a later date to appear for initial arraignment in Hendricks Superior Court 2.

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todial workers might have been somewhat misleading. “I do know they have to come up here on Saturdays sometimes,” she told the commissioners. “They work a lot of hours people aren’t aware of.” Still, as a protection, Carson suggested it might be best to develop a job description for such courthouse personnel. In addition, Carson recommended a job sheet be maintained, listing what work is to be completed on a daily basis. To replace Mrs. Patterson as elevator operator, Walton asked Auditor Cockrell to contact William Maddox, who has previously worked in that post Carson also suggested a replacement be sought to fill the second position.

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Obituaries James Arnold Bassett

James Arnold Bassett, 65, Route 5, Greencastle, passed away Tuesday morning. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at Putnam County Hospital. Bom Nov. 26, 1923 at Grainger County, Tenn., he was the son of Ralph and Cecil (Moore) Bassett. He married Barbara Sims on Sept. 14,1955, and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Cindy and Nancy BassetL both of Greencastle; a stepdaughter, Shirley Sims, Indianapolis; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Katrinka Bassett, Belle Union, and Kenneth Bassett, Greencastle; three sisters, Alberta Boswell, Orville, Calif., Marie

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Henry M. Robinson, 65, Fillmore, died Tuesday at Hendricks Community Hospital, Danville. Bom Aug. 22, 1923 in Putnam County, he was the son of Fred A. and Ada E. (Nichols) Robinson. A U.S. Army veteran of World War 11, Mr. Robinson was employed by Ball Bros. American Zinc Products and in the maintenance department at DePauw University. He also worked as a carpenter. Mr. Robinson was a member of American Legion Post 58 and Greencastle Moose Lodge No. 1592.

Fred Ross Langdon Jr.

Fred Ross Langdon Jr., 48, Route 1, Poland, died Tuesday evening at Bloomington Hospital.

SBO,OOO damage in area fire REELSVILLE Faulty wiring in a clothes dryer caused a fire early Monday that destroyed a rural Reelsville house and called firemen back to the scene Tuesday to extinguish flare-ups. THE BLAZE STARTED at about 5:30 a.m. Monday while Gayla Van Hom was getting ready to go to work, said Juanita Owen, Washington Township trustee and wife of Reelsville Fire Dept. Capt. Dorman Owen. Mrs. Van Hom’s husband, Larry, three children and a dog were asleep in the house when the fire started. Mrs. Owen said about five minutes of valuable response time was lost when the family had to go to a neighbor’s house and find the phone number for the fire departmenL Volunteer firemen from Van Buren Township (Clay County) and the Indiana State Farm assisted the Reelsville volunteers, who were at the scene until 11 a.m. THE BLAZE GUTTED the house and destroyed the garage and a motorcycle in the garage, Mrs. Owen said. The family’s dog died in the fire. Damage was estimated at SBO,OOO to the house, located about a mile west of the Reelsville Fire Department and just east of the Clay-Putnam county line. For information on donating clothing to the family, persons may call Mrs. Owen at 672-8363. WHERE NOT TO PARK DETROIT (AP) Here are some tips on where not to park your car. Do not park: Near the entrance to a major shop or business or behind a van or truck. At the end of a row. Drivers looking for possible spaces to park sometimes cut a corner too closely. Next to a vehicle that has been “through the meat grinder.”

Murphy, Greencastle, and Mary Lou Brown, San Antonio, Tex.; three brothers, J.T. and Frank BassetL both of Indianapolis, and Duane Bassett, Mechanicsbuig, Pa.; and two grandchildren. Mr. Bassett was employed for many years with Plainfield Oil Co. in ML Meridian. He was also employed at Stilesville Implement and South Putnam schools. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale, with Rev. Malcolm Neier officiating. Interment will follow at Cloverdale Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funer-’ home.

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Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Goodwin and Mrs. Inah Porter, both of Indianapolis, Catherine Mourer, Denver, and Mrs. Frances Major, Bainbridge, and a brother, Donald Robinson, Fillmore. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Julian W. Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday from HopkinsRector Funeral Home, Greencastle, where friends may call 38:30 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Paul Robinson will officiate and interment will be in Fillmore Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale.

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