Banner Graphic, Volume 21, Number 84, Greencastle, Putnam County, 11 December 1990 — Page 1

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Anti-hunting vandals poison Greencastle men’s deer

By LISA MEYER Banner-Graphic Staff Writer Steve Stamper and Mike Dean realize there are some people who are anti-hunting. The two Greencastle neighbors have been hunting deer for years and have often encountered negative reactions from people who object to the killing of animals. But one anti-hunting statement went beyond that, to the point of potentially deadly vandalism Sunday night ‘TT WAS JUST very thoughtless for someone to do,” Stamper said. He and Dean had each shot a doe Sunday morning while hunting. The field-dressed deer, one weighing about 150 pounds and the other about 125 pounds, were hung against a tree in Stamper’s backyard to let them drain overnight.

The Greencastle Chamber of Commerce’s new executive director, Sandy Gretter (left), mixes business with pleasure Monday night as she bends the ear of Putnam County Red Cross Director Joyce Heeke during a Business After Hours session at Hathaway’s. The social gathering served not only as a reception for Chamber members to welcome Mrs. Gretter into the fold, but as a Christmas party co-sponsored by the Chamber and the Greencastle Merchants Association. Mrs. Gretter recently succeeded Sandi Ulrey, who also was on hand Monday night in her new capacity with the Society of Professional Journalists. (BannerGraphic photo by Eric Bernsee).

Dan Bain named as interim assistant principal at Cloverdale

By JOE THOMAS Banner-Graphic Assistant Editor CLOVERDALE Dan Bain was tabbed by the Cloverdale School Board Monday night to replace the late Vince Faulkner as assistant principal at die JtJSt. high school for the remainder of this school year. The recommendation to promote Bain on an interim basis came from Jr./Sr. High School Principal Joe McNary with Supt. John McKinney concurring. Bain’s promotion was effective Dec. 3 and the school board approved the administrative appointment unanimously. BUT THAT MOVE created some holes in the athletic department that required some jockeying around. Because he is an ad-

Springtime in December

Continued fair overnight with low in the upper 30s. Increasing cloudiness Wednesday with high in the low 50s. Southwest wind 10 mph. Indiana Extended Forecast Dry Thursday, followed by chance of rain on Friday and Saturday. Lows will range from the 30s on Thursday and Friday mornings to the middle 30s to the middle 40s on Saturday morning; highs will range from the 40s to the lower 50s on

But what Stamper and Dean found in the East Walnut Street backyard Monday morning gave them chills. Dean notice some droplets of oily green liquid on the foreleg of one deer. A closer inspection revealed that someone had taken antifreeze and thrown it into both deer. SINCE BOTH MEN know that automobile antifreeze is deadly, they called the poison control center in Atlanta. They were told that even a small amount of the liquid can cause blindness or death. It was unknown how much of the liquid spread into the animals’ tissues, but the meat from the two deer was totally ruined Both men’s families include venison, or deer meat, as part of their regular diet. In the past they have also given some venison to neighbors and have had neighbor-

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ministrator, Bain can no longer serve as the boys’ JV basketball coach. Kevin Longanecker was moved up from freshman coach to fill Bain’s slot and Mark McCammon was hired as an emergency lay coach to fill Longanecker’s spot with the freshman team. Meanwhile, Bain’s salary and benefit package was improved to bring it in line with the assistant principal’s position. Faulkner was killed Nov. 17 in a Hendricks County car accident. The death of the popular administrator cast a deep pall over the school and many students and teachers traveled to Faulkner’s home town of Tell City on Nov. 20 to attend his funeral. NORMALLY, THAT would

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hood cookouts with ‘‘deer burgers.” The fact that the meat is now wasted is not the only focus of Stamper’s and Dean’s anger. SEVERAL PEOPLE could have died from the antifreeze poisoning since no note was left warning that the meat had been poisoned. “If they had not seen that little trickle of green,” Stamper’s wife, Laura, said, “we would have processed the meat and who knows how many people could have eaten it” Mrs. Stamper said she considers the vandalism as possible attempted murder since several people could have been poisoned and died. She said her five-year-old son loves deer meat ALSO, SEVERAL scavaging animals may now die. The antihunting person, apparently angered

have required the faculty and staff to use a personal day for the excused absence. However, some did not have any such days left McKinney sought a way to grant his employees the day off without forcing them to violate the school corporation’s leave policy. “I am recommending the board grant everyone attending the funeral a special bereavement day,” McKinney said. “In essence, this would alleviate the necessity of people using personal business days or taking a day without pay.” McKINNEY ALSO TOLD the board that because this action “could be construed as the board making a unilateral and prece-dence-setting special leave day, I have asked the union to send us a

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over the death of two deer, has created the potential for several other animals to be poisoned. Antifreeze has a sweet taste and is attractive to animals. Stamper also said that any neighborhood cats that may have come in contact with the animals overnight could die. “Someone in the community has created an environmental impact,” he pointed out THE MEN AWAITED official word Monday afternoon on how to properly dispose of the deer carcasses so that other animals will not eat the tainted meat. They had also contacted the game warden, Greencastle City Police and the National Rifle Association. Stamper and Dean said they are responsible hunters. They only take what is allowed by law. It is now Col. 4, back page, this section

Lone Star Industries to reorganize via Chapter 11

By JOE THOMAS Banner-Graphic Assistant Editor Lone Star Industries, which operates a cement-making plant in Limedale, announced Monday that it has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States bankruptcy code. The filing, made in White Plains, N.Y., does not mean the company is going out of business. In fact, James Powers, a Lone Star spokesman said, “The Chapter 11 filing will enable the company to continue to restructure around its core business operations while taking the steps necessary to improve its financial structure.” POWERS ADDED that as part of the restructuring, “the company plans to continue to sell certain of its assets and expects to emerge from Chapter 11 as a viable operating entity.” The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Lone Star has targeted about S4OO million in assets that it plans to sell. The company has already sold about $250 million of assets since embarking on its reorganization plan in November 1989. In the meantime, Powers, the Lone Star spokesman, stressed that “the company’s operations would be open for business as usual today

letter absolving this special circumstance.” McKinney said Rick Comstubble of the Indiana State Teachers Association would send such a letter. The board learned from its insurance agent, Wally DeFord, that Indiana Insurance Co. will cover the water damage in the Jr./Sr. high school caused by rain. On Nov. 26, Verkler Construction, the general contractor for the building project, cut the east wing roof back so they could continue construction of a wall. At quitting time they replaced the roof, pitched, tarred and generally secured the roof back down. BUT THAT WAS not enough in the face of a fierce rainstorm driven by high winds. The water leaked in

Channel 19 to air feature on city

A nearly hour-long program featuring several aspects of Greencastle will be broadcast on Channel 19 at 7 p.m. on both Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 12 and 13. THE PROGRAM, “Hometown Indiana,” was filmed and produced by the Comcast cable television company in Indianapolis. “Hometown Indiana” is a regular production of Comcast, and the host for the program is PJE. Mac Allister. It has already been broadcast

Dale K. Teaford, former president of CNB, dies at 79

Former Central National Bank president and chairman of the board Dale K. Teaford, 79, Gladwyne, Pa., passed away Monday at the Waverly Heights Retirement Center in Gladwyne. HE WAS BORN Jan. 5,1911, in Palestine, Ohio, the son of Norman and Pearl Teaford. He was graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor of science degree in business administration in 1935. From 1940-55, Mr. Teaford was owner and operator of the Teaford Seed and Grain Co. in Greenville, Ohio. In 1966, he purchased controlling interest in the Central National Bank at Greencastle.

5,000 luminarias to light DPU campus Wednesday

The sights and sounds of the holiday season will abound Wednesday when 5,000 luminarias decorate the DePauw University campus and a “Service of Lessons and Carols” is scheduled at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church. All area residents are invited to enjoy both activities.

(Tuesday) and each day in the future and that Lone Star expects to meet its commitments to its employees, customers and suppliers.” THE COMPANY blamed cheaper foreign cement for its financial woes. In fact, in making the decision to file for reorganization, Lone Star’s board noted that many countries sell cement in the U.S. for less than they charge in their home country. That is a practice called dumping. Recently, the U.S. government found Mexican cement producers guilty of dumping.

the guidance area, library and a classroom. While the water damage was extensive, the library was hit hardest DeFord said Indiana Insurance will write the CCSC a check as soon as all of the paperwork is completed. That leaves the school system with a SI,OOO deductible. But even that may be refunded. Indiana Insurance said it will pursue the possibility of Verkler’s insurance company paying for the damages. If that happens, then the CCSC will get its SI,OOO back. And in the event of any damage caused by a Martin Marietta stone quarry that is expected to start operation in the very near future as a neighbor to the CCSC’s campuses, the board decided to protect

several times in the Indianapolis area on the Comcast and American Cablevision systems. It will be broadcast at later dates in Evansville, Fort Wayne and Marion. THE FEATURE on Greencastle includes the following segments: —Local historian Donald J. Cook, DePauw University professor emeritus of chemistry, talking about Greencastle history. —Fred S. Silander, DePauw vice president for academic affairs, discussing the Presbyterian

He became president of the bank in 1966 and later was chairman of the board. MR. TEAFORD WAS also actively involved in the Greencastle Rotary Club and was an avid supporter of the Greencastle Development Fund and DePauw University. He lived in Greencastle until 1981. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Teaford, Naples, Fla.; a daughter, Patricia Kasrawi, Great Falls, Va.; a son, Stephen Teaford, Philadelphia; a brother, Gale Teaford, Greenville, Ohio, and five grandchildren. Funeral services are pending.

The DePauw campus will be lighted with luminarias beginning at approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday. The service at Gobin is scheduled at 7:30 and will feature the DePauw Concert Choir and Brass Quarter, as well as Christmas carols.

“Unfortunately, this ruling is several years too late,” the board noted. “However, should the other dumpers suffer the same fate, our business could improve its profitability.” THE COMPANY said it considered two proposals from foreign investors “and other alternatives” and “concluded that shareholders would be better off if the company availed itself of Chapter 11.” The Journal reported that shareholders are not pleased with that explanation and are angered that the board passed up the two Col. 1, back page, this section

itself. MARTIN MARIETTA has offered to have experts come in and review the facilities free of charge and prior to beginning operation at the quarry. “I recommend we accept their offer,” McKinney said, “We’d be foolish not to. But I also recommend we pursue our own review.” That was a decision the board made at its November meeting and reaffirmed Monday night. Meanwhile, there is considerable destruction of a deliberate kind going on with the building project. Bill Terrell, director of Physical Operations for the CCSC, showed the board a color board giving them an idea of the colors that will go on Col. 1, back page, this section

Church that was destroyed in the storm in late August. —DePauw President Robert G. Bottoms and the national role of the leading liberal arts university. —KEN BODE ON plans for the Center for Contemporary Media at DePauw. —Mayor Mike Harmless talking about the economic development and other strides made by the city. —Sawmill owner Bob Collier, his sawmill and his horses. —Local cook Jackie Young making her persimmon pudding.