Banner Graphic, Volume 20, Number 264, Greencastle, Putnam County, 14 July 1990 — Page 8

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THE BANNERGRAPHIC July 14,1990

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Greencastle Recycling Efforts for Environmental needs Recycling not new, it’s just become necessity again

This bi-weekly column is sponsored by the Greencastle Clean City Committee. The Clean City Committee was formed to address local recycling and environmental issues. This column will provide information about shopping, gardening, home maintenance, and recycling practices that are beneficial to the community and the environment. The Clean City Committee encourages readers to share and discuss information provided in this column with family members and friends. Recycling is in the news so much that it is tempting to think of recycling as some new invention developed because of the fast-paced world we live in. Actually recycling is old news as many bom before the baby boom years can confirm. In that time, flour was chosen by the material the flour sack was made out of and the sacks were made into clothing that was recycled into quilts. Paper was used front and back; envelopes turned inside-out became grocery lists and reminders. Milk came in returnable, reuseable bottles. RECYCLING ISN’T new. But it is an invention of necessity. The need for recycling used to be a matter of economy: Peqple couldn’t afford what they warned or needed so they were creative with what they had. Once again recycling is a matter of necessity. This time it is a matter of ecology. Years of properity and population growth at a time when technology made many things disposable have combined to put us in the position we are now in. And once again, by recycling, we are seeing that there are ways to make things better. Paper used to be a product recycled from fibers taken from cotton and linen rags. It wasn’t until the demand for paper created shortages that wood fiber was used to make paper. By the 1930 s most paper was made from trees. Even in wartime when recycling was at its highest only 35 percent of the materials used to make paper were recycled. RECYCLED PAPER can easily be used for virgin paper

Flowers

that plant was used to make aspirin. “Grandmother was always coming up with something like this. We’d take long walks in the woods, and she’d say, ‘Oh, try this.’ “SHE STARTED ME ON a flower garden when I was four. The first thing I planted was a day lily. I couldn’t wait until it bloomed.” DePauw, which had an enrollment this year of 2384 students, made Mrs. Justice its assistant manager of food .service. The campus is bare of students now, but that doesn’t give the cooking staff much of a break. DePauw will have 15 to 20 conferences this summer, hosting cheerleaders, athletes and an international group concerned with ecology, among others. Those attending are staying in student housing and are fed by Mrs. Justice’s crew. HER STAFF AT DePAUW includes 80 people involved just with food preparation. DePauw also is in the catering business, which adds to Mrs. Justice’s workload. Use of edible flowers is cut back in winter. When the flowers are needed, usually for special banquets, she orders them from California. “I hope to find a greenhouse in Indianapolis that will grow flowers for us in winter. It should cost much less than the 17 to 34 cents per head for those from California,” she said. One recipe she is fond of is an hors d’oeuvre using Sonia rose petals with mousse pate’ piled on and garnished with little purple violas. “This is a beautiful dish,” she said. The pate’ is made with a pound of chicken, goose, turkey or duck livers, a cup of chopped mushrooms, half cup of mmced shallots, a pound of butter, IYi teaspoons of salt, three-fourths teaspoon fresh ground white pepper and onefourth cup brandy. TO MAKE ANOTHER OF her favorite dishes, chrysanthemum soup, take one quart of chicken broth, chop scallions and saute, put in broth and bring to simmer, add 2-3 cups of chrysanthemum petals and let steep 5 minutes. This serves four. There are some cautions with edible flowers, she says, recalling a visit to a restaurant that served her a heap of pansies. “Pansies are a natural laxative. One is enough. I told the manager never to serve a plateful to customers,” she said.

(new paper made from trees) in many products without any loss of quality. Making “new” paper from “old” paper uses 30-55 percent less energy than making “new” paper from trees and it reduces air pollution related to paper manufacturing by 95 percent The American Paper Institute reports that the average American consumes about 120 pounds of newsprint annually, which is the equivalent of one tree. So if everyone in the United States recycled even onetenth of their newspapers, we would save about 25 million trees, as well as a lot of energy and clean air, every year. Recycling your newspapers is an easy way to get into the recycling habit and they are probably one of the easiest materials to recycle, just: 1. Don’t throw your newspapers out with the garbage anymore. Choose a place to store them; the key to home recycling is to have a place where the item to be recycled always go. 2. Sort them. Take out the slick magazine sections and coupons; this type of paper is not easily recyclable. 3. Put them in paper grocery sacks or bind with string to take them to the Greencastle Recycling Center. WE EACH NEED TO do our part to keep the market for recycled paper strong. When shopping, purchase paper products, greeting cards, and stationary supplies that are made from recycled paper. In Greencastle, our local printshops now offer a selection or recycled paper for personal and business use. When businesses make an effort to use recycled paper, give them your support and thanks. Remember, the GRC accepts newspapers, computer paper, file and ledger paper, corrogated cardboard, steel and aluminum cans, one- and two-liter bottles, plastic milk jugs and brown, green, and clear glass. GRC hours are Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m-noon. The Greencastle Recycling Center is located on West Columbia Street, just past the City Sewage Department For more information, persons may call 653-3902.

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Putnam scanner

Putnam County Sheriff Two persons were injured in a two-vehicle accident on Manhattan Road, just north of U.S. 40 Thursday night Deputy Danny Wallace reported. Delana Hyten, 18, Bainbridge, was northbound, driving a 1986 Ford, when she entered a curve and lost control of the car. HER VEHICLE skidded and struck a 1975 Chevrolet driven by Larry R. Snider, 42, Reelsville, who was southbound. Both vehicles received substantial front-end damage. No estimates were available. Both drivers were reportedly injured. Snider was transported to Methodist Hospital but was released there after examination. No other information about the injured persons was available from the Sheriff’s Department Saturday. MEANWHILE, a 10 a.m. property-damage accident was reported on County Road 250 N, near County Road 800 N, Friday. Jacqueline Mitchell, 24, Lenoir, N.C., was southbound on CR 250 E, driving a 1988 Chevrolet Sprint, when an approaching van caused her to swerve to avoid a collision. Mitchell’s vehicle went out of control, Deputy Mike Biggs reported, striking a fence post. The driver was uninjured. A SIMILAR MISHAP occurred in Monroe Township near CR 25W and CR 500 N. Tina M. Bougher, 29, Bainbridge, lost control of a 1983 Chevrolet Citation, striking fence, Deputy Biggs reported. In another accident, Norma V. Patterson, 55, Route 6, Greencastle, lost control of her car on County Road 300 W near Dunbar Bridge

Northeast are out of classroom space at the elementary schools and if we are going to provide the opportunities for reducing class sizes and flexibility in the instructional program, then we will need to add facilities. “Ultimately, the decision rests with the community. If the project is to continue, it will be the community who dictates that notion to the members of the school board.” Auditor Cockrell will have to certify dial each signer of the petition is a property owner in the GCSC service area. If the number of signatures left after that certification is 50 or more, Cockrell will forward the remonstrance to the In-

Plan Commission Greencastle resident is a hardworking person who has attended school, but who is not making money. These two factors have an impact on the future of the community which must be acknowledged and dealt with in comprehensive plan. WHEN IBM CLOSED its Greencastle facility in 1987, it provided the community a generous package of cash and assets which could be used to rebuild its industrial base. The Greencastle Development Center (GDC) has used these resources effectively and has done an extraordinary job of recruiting new industry to Greencastle. Local efforts have brought 1300 new jobs to the city in six new facilities, replacing the 985 IBM jobs which were lost. At least another 300 new jobs are projected between now and 1992. However, GDC acknowledges that while the raw number of jobs have been replaced, the total industrial payroll is still 25 percent below that of IBM. SINCE THE INDUSTRIAL base of the community has beat reinforced, the mayor and the Plan Commission are developing the comprehensive plan as a tool for analyzing the city’s current position and plotting a strategy for building on the city’s strengths and correcting areas where it is weak. The next step in the complete development of the community would be to provide for new commercial growth. A panel discussion with professional commercial developers revealed that the city currently has sufficient retail space to support its existing population, however, if new residential growth occurs, new commercial space would be in demand. IF THE CITY IS successful in attracting more residents as a result of its industrial growth, the demands for commercial space will increase, as well as increasing the number of retail employment opportunities in Greencastle. The addition of retail space could also enhance Greencastle’s chance of becoming a regional shopping area. The idea of becoming a regional retail center is appealing to groups

Thursday afternoon, hitting a utility pole, authorities reported. Deputy Wallace said Patterson’s vehicle slid down a hill and hit a telephone pole. She was not hurt in the 4:15 p.m. incident Indiana State Police A 34-year-old Browns burg man was arrested cm alcohol and drug charges Friday night after begin discovered passed away in a driveway near Bainbridge, Indiana State Police at Putnamville report James A. Icenogle was charged with public intoxication and possession of marijuana under 30 grams, Trooper John Mishler reported. Icenogle, who was taken to the Putnam County Jail, was arrested at 11:30 p.m. on County Road 500 N, a quarter-mile from CR 475 N. Putnam Circuit Court State of Indiana vs. Kevin Terry, burglary, theft Judy D. Martin vs. Robert W. Lowe, Putnam County prosecutor, Gerry Hoff a, Putnam County sheriff, and Gilbert L. Holmes, commissioner of Motor Vehicles, verified petition for restricted driving permit State of Indiana vs. Gary Engle, two counts of residential burglary, two counts of theft Peter 801 l vs. John L. McKeon, complaint. State of Indiana for William Sharp vs. Vickie Ferguson, support order. Connie Jeanne Smith vs. Lewis V. Smith, dissolution of marriage. Cynthia Ferguson vs. Earl D. Ferguson, dissolution of marriage.

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diana Board of Tax Commissioners The tax commissioners will appoint a hearing officer, who will come to Greencastle to conduct a public hearing on the petition. Anyone who signed that petition may be called as a witness at that hearing. IF THE PETITION fails, the remonstrators can file a lawsuit to kill the project However, that becomes a win-or-pay proposition. In other words, Indiana law states that if remonstrators file a lawsuit against a project and lose, and the delay caused by the failed lawsuit has increased the costs of the project, then the remonstrators can be liable for any increased costs.

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like Main Street Greencastle (MSG). MSG has enjoyed significant recognition for its success in downtown revitalization, and the partnership which has been forged between the city and MSG provides opportunities for achieving mutal goals such as enhanced downtown parking and a viable downtown commercial district Thus far, however, the study indicates that the critical factor is the addition of new housing within the services area of Greencastle municipal utilities, particularly at the entry level of the market THE PRELIMINARY comprehensive plan research shows that Greencastle should invest significant effort to revitalize its distressed neighborhoods, stabilize areas which are undergoing change, and develop new housing opportunities for families of first time home buyers. The new houses developed as a part of this strategy must be affordable to the “typical” Greencastle resident including the availability of mortgage money. Real estate development professionals which were brought in by the Plan Commission to discuss new retail development in Greencastle explained that the city would have to demonstrate about 10 years of residential growth before it would meet the development criteria of major “anchor-type” retailers. In the meantime, these experts suggest that the city work closely with Main Street Greencastle to strengthen the downtown’s marketing position prior to the development of new shopping centers. GREENCASTLE IS a city with immense opportunity. Its principal strength is in its haid-working and industrious people, and its citizens are willing to volunteer their time to enhance their community through various forms of community service. The cost of developing the Comprehensive Plan has been greatly reduced by the work of groups like Greencastle 2001, Main Street Greencastle and the Greencastle Development Center, and their ideas have provided a valuable basis for the research and analysis necessary for the comprehensive plan.

Pet W Connection

Hot cars can kill pets

Even 10 minutes could be too long for a dog or cat left in a parked car on a hot day. By then, the temperature inside the car could reach 160 degrees. That’s hot enough to cause the pet to suffer heat stroke. Within moments, it could suffer permanent brain damage. If emergency care is not given, the pet could die. The short stop you plan to make at the store could stretch to 15 minutes or more before you know it Your mistake could cost

Looking for loving homes

Male, brindle-colored puppy about five months old. Sweet temperament and peopleoriented. Call 653-4241. One-year-old male, gray tigerstriped cat named Buddy. Call Betty at 653-4392. Young, long-haired yellow cat Very friendly. Call Jackie at 653-9393. Medium-sized male, buffcolored dog with a black face. He is about three years old, gentle and friendly. Call Judy at 246-6173 or 246-6516. FOUND: Male, black Poodle. Very friendly. Call Bemadine at 653-4484. Attention people who have

Agency on Aging to meet at Cloverdale

CLOVERDALE The Advisory Council of the Area 7 Agency on Aging will meet at 9:30 a.m. July 20 at the American Legion building, on U.S. 231 south of Cloverdale. ITEMS ON THE agenda include a report on the June 27 meeting with local legislators and funding for local programs. Lunch will be served after the meeting on a donation basis for those 60 and older cm- at a cost of $3 to those under 60. The public is invited to attend this meeting where topics of inter2st to persons in Putnam, Clay,

Putnam Patter — cake into the oven.” If Henry happened to be an average husband, meaning one capable of understanding and obeying simple commands, he would hoist himself out of his easy chair and go to the pantry shelf. There he would find the prepared cake mix of the future in a circular carton, made in the shape of a cake. If he had previously been taught how to light the oven, he would be in the cake-baking business. AT THE PRESCRIBED time, the creation would be removed from the oven as soon as the bell sounded, Henry would then peel off the outside carton and put the cake on the table with a head waiter flourish. Don’t ask me how the ingredients would stay moist or why the carton didn’t bum. Since the “wind works” on cake SCAT group to hear Thomas at Cl overdale CLOVERDALE The Special Community Action Team (SCAT) of Cloverdale will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Cloverdale Community Building. Guest speaker for the meeting will be State Rep. John Thomas (RBrazil). Board of Health meeting Thursday Putnam County Board of Health will hold its regular quarterly meeting at 7:30 pan. Thursday, July 19 in the director’s room at Putnam County Hospital. The meeting is open to the public.

your dog or cat its life. Leaving the windows cracked will not cool the car enough to protect your pet.

Although you and your pet would like to be together, during the hot summer months it’s much kinder and safer to leave him or her at home with plenty of shade, and cool, clean drinking water. (Reprinted with permission of the American Humane Association.)

adopted animals through the use of this column: The Humane Society would like to have photographs of your pets, or photos of you with your pets, to display at its booth at the Putnam County Fair. Please write your name and address on the back of the photos so that they can be returned to you. To list a pet for adoption, send details about the animal (such as kind of animal, age, sex, demeanor) to the Humane Society of Putnam County, P.O. Box 444, Greencastle, 46135. Please include your name, address and phone number. In addition, people who want to adopt a pet may be included in this list. Submit your name, address and the specific kind of animal you would like to adopt.

Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties will be discussed. Anyone wishing to stay for lunch should make reservations by calling Helen Shaw at (812) 238-1561 before July 16. IN PREPARATION for the July 20 meeting, the council’s budget committee will meet at 10 a.m. July 17 in the conference room of the West Central Indiana Economic Development District, 1718 Wabash Ave. in Terre Haute to discuss 1991 Title 111 budgets for local senior services and Social Service Block Grant contracts for July through December of 1990.

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baking have gone this tar, what s wrong in stretching the imagination several notches more and waiting for the brain boys to work this out. Since writing the above paragraphs, we notice that these above methods leave something to be desired. After all, why should Henry tax his strength and exhaust his ingenuity by tugging the cake out of the box. This container could be made from something tasting like carmel or chocolate, if those are your favorites. The only way to improve on this system would be to own the bakery. Since I can’t read writing on pastry goods on the top shelves and keep from running my grocery cart into deliberate shoppers parked cross-wise or at an angle, it could just be someone else already has a patent on the above ideas.

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