Banner Graphic, Volume 22, Number 178, Greencastle, Putnam County, 31 March 1992 — Page 10

THE BANNERGRAPrtC March 31,1992

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City Police Major property damage and one minor injury resulted from a twovehicle accident Monday afternoon on Veterans Memorial Highway at 10th Street, City Police repaled. Marion Smythe, 65, Route 1, Fillmore, was eastbound on the new highway, driving a 1992 Ford, when a 1985 Oldsmobile, driven by David Folck, 19, Indianapolis pulled into his path, CapL Paul Wilson reported. Folck told police he thought the Smythe vehicle was going to turn and he entered the roadway in front of it A PASSENGER IN the Smythe vehicle, Bemadine Smythe, 72, sustained an abrasion to her head in the 3:10 p.m. mishap. The police report, however, did not note whether she required an ambulance. Damage to the Smythe vehicle was estimated at $5,000-SIO,OOO, while damage to the Folck car was listed at $2,500-$5,000 by Capt. Wilson and Officer Darrin Cox. Another two-vehicle accident was reported at 12:10 p.m. Monday at Washington and Vine streets in downtown Greencastle. ACCORDING TO Officer Don Rumley’s report, Chad Stevens, 17, Route 2, Coatesville, was westbound on Washington Street and had stopped in traffic, trying to turn left onto Vine Street. Lawrence Burk, 84, Route 5, Greencastle, meanwhile, attempted to pull out of Vine Street northbound and a collision resulted. Damage to Burk’s 1971 Chevrolet was listed at less than S2OO, while damage to Stevens’ 1988 Chevrolet was estimated at S2OO- - One speeding citation was issued early Tuesday on State Road 240. Officer Albert Epple ticketed Suzanne Malicoat, 41, Indianapolis, for 54 mph in a 40-mph zone at 12:16 a.m. Indiana State Police An estimated S2OO damage was done sometime over the weekend when an unknown person shot out a window at the Putnam Plastics company on Stardust Hills Road in Cloverdale. The vandalism incident was reported Monday to Trooper Noble New where a four-by-four plate glass window was shot out with a BB gun. A driver falling asleep at the wheel resulted in a Tuesday morning accident on Interstate 70. According to a report by ISP investigators, Daniel Zurorski, 29, Newark, Del., was westbound on I--70 near the 28-mile marker at about 7 a.m. when he fell asleep while driving his 1977 Chevrolet. He drove off the road and struck an embankment • * The driver was not injured, but a passenger, Vicki Zurorski, 30, Newark, Del., complained of back pain. She was taken to Putnam County Hospital, according to Indiana State Police. Cloverdale Vol. Fire Dept. An estimated S2OO damage was done to a 1970 Chevrolet pick-up truck in a vehicular fire Saturday. Firefighters responded to the 3:27 p.m. incident in the parking lot of the First National Bank of Cloverdale. The vehicle is owned by Vince McFerron, Route 1, Quincy. Real Estate Transfers Eva M. Smith to Donald R. Bassett and wife, quit claim deed, part of Cloverdale Township. Glenn C. and Virginia G. Crosby to Keith E. Crosby, D. Jolene Friesner and Danny W. Crosby, warranty deed, part of Jackson Township. AOPi conducts phone-a-thon to assist arthritis Theta Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority will be calling past contributors to Arthritis Foundation in Putnam County, asking for a donation Wednesday and Thursday, April 1-2. Arthritis is AOPi’s national philanthropy. To make a contribution in advance of the phone-a-thon, or to obtain more information, persons may contact Kristin Yahnke at 658-5035. The mission of the Athritis Foundation is to support research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis.

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A proclamation declaring the month of April as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Awareness Month is signed by Greencastle Mayor Mike Harmless and witnessed by members of the Coalition for Child Abuse Prevention. With Harmless are (seated) Jennifer Soster of the child protection team, and (standing, from left) Alan Barber of Peace Lutheran Day Care, Traci Sharp of the Putnam County Comprehensive Services Center, Donna Hedrick of the Health

Library Board

library will receive a $9,000 advance dra v on its tax disbursement, she said. The library should make it through the April payroll and claims, she said. In early May, the library should receive about $37,000 in its share of the bi-annual County Adjusted Gross Income Tax disbursement, she said, followed by the June property tax disbursement THE LIBRARY ALSO can afford to have its ceilings painted, Mrs. Sedlack said. Board president Bates pointed out that the recent painting of the interior walls has remarkably improved the look of the library. About 30 volunteers assisted in the

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Services Clinic, Terry Hall of the Mental Health Association, and Ellen Sedlack of the Putnam County Public Library. Also included in the 22 groups making up the Coalition are the four county school corporations, Family Support Services, Old National Trail Special Services Cooperative, Early Childhood Programs, day care centers in Cloverdale, Greencastle and Reelsville, and Cummins Mental Health Center. (Banner-Graphic photo by Lisa Meyer).

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painting project, completing it in three days rather than the anticipated five days. But some of the ceilings need to be painted to cover noticeable patching of water damage, she said. The board agreed to have Classic Interiors continue its painting project for $1,037 and paint the first floor ceilings except for in the children’s room, the director’s office, and the work room. IN OTHER BUSINESS, the board learned that the Friends of the Library have many activities planned in upcoming months. The Friends will have an open house at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12 to show off the newly painted interior of the library building.

School board

American governors in 1989. BUT LOCALLY, SHE said she hopes to find ways to bring together the family as a unit to work in education for children. “I’m interested in education for young people,” she said. “It is important to have good education for young people, which I think we have here.” But this is also an opportunity for her, she admitted. “I really needed a challenge,” she said, “I really need to grow, and this really is a challenge. This is work that is worthwhile. It is an area where your input can help a lot of young people.” MRS. STURGEON SAID she has not attended a school board meeting since the GCSC voted to close Miller School in 1981. At that time, she lived two doors from the aged elementary school where her children attended, so she was opposed to the closing. “I accepted the defeat gracefully,” she said, admitted that “everything really turned out okay.” The closing provided a strong teacher base at Ridpath Elementary School, she noted, and it provided her with a lesson. “Sometimes you need to change. Change is really okay,” she said. Mrs. Bumgardner said Mrs. Sturgeon’s appointment was made early to give her an opportunity to attend school board meetings and to get familiar with how the board conducts its business. It is a process

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The Friends will also sponsor advertisements in April to remind people how important books and libraries are to the community. And a two-day book sale will be conducted during the Heritage Preservation Fair in May. A Hug-the-Library is also planned in May for the library building, which celebrates its 90th birthday this year. Attending the board meeting were Mrs. Sedlack and board members Bates, Doan, Easton, Fordice, Kirby and Judy Whitaker. Board member Sharon Evans was absent. The library board regularly meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the library.

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she has already begun, she indicated. MRS. STURGEON SAID she is aware there is a lot of literature on boardsmanship and how school board members should work and present themselves. “I hope to learn it all very quickly,” she said. A product of the Greencastle schools, herself, Mrs. Sturgeon lives with her husband, John, on Bloomington Street in Greencastle Township. He works for Farm Credit Services. Two of her three daughters are also graduates of the Greencastle schools and DePauw University. Her youngest daughter, Susan Hunter, is a senior at GHS and plans to attend DPU, Mrs. Sturgeon said. The school board member-desig-nate is a registered nurse who has worked at the DPU Health Service for 14 years. CLYDE SPENCER is the Madison Township Advisory Board appointee, while Ruth Ralph and Jeff McCall are the City Council appointments to the five-member board. McCall’s appointment is also up as of June 30. The City Council has scheduled an executive session for 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 14 (preceding its regular monthly meeting at Greencastle Middle School) to consider reappointment or a new appointee. Three nominees will then be made public and voted on in public session, although not necessarily April 14.

Obituaries Linda F. Frost

Linda F. Frost, 39, Greencastle, passed away unexpectedly Monday at her residence. Bom Dec. 29, 1952 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Norman and Thyra (Sass) Frost. Her parents survive and reside at Route 1, Reelsville. A 1971 Greencastle High School graduate, she was presently employed in the childcare field. She was formerly employed by the BannerGraphic and DePauw University. She was a member of the Greencastle congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In addition to her parents, survivors include a son, Nathan Frost, at home; five brothers, N.

Hiram W. Harley

Hiram W. Harley, 81, Anderson, died Monday at St. John Medical Center, Anderson, after an extended illness. Bom in Gainesboro, Tenn., on March 10, 1911, he was the son of Thomas Louis and Nancy Frances (Newton) Harley. An Anderson resident since 1973, he was a construction worker with Kincaid Construction Co., Anderson, for several years. He attended the Lindberg Road Church of Christ, Anderson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Thomas, who died in 1935.

William H. Crawley

Services were held Monday at Indianapolis for William H. Crawley, 84, Oaklandon, who died Friday. He had worked for Chrysler Coip. for 17 years, retiring in 1971. Mr. Crawley previously had owned the Modeme Restaurant

Graveside services were conducted Monday at Forest Hill Cemetery for Ilene Duncan, 83, Indianapolis, who died Thursday after an extended illness. Bom at St. Bernice on Feb. 27, 1909, she was the daughter of Wesley and Louella (Mansfield) Mundy. She graduated from Greencastle High School in 1928, and

Frank Gorham, 85, Monrovia, Calif., died Feb. 13 in California. He was bom Aug. 15, 1906 in Putnam County, the son of Harvey and Mae (McMurray) Gorham. He had been an equipment superintendent for the City of Monrovia, moving to California in 1940. Survivors include his wife, Alta (Blaney) Gorham; four

Court case-

tigator for the Putnam County Prosecutor’s Office, said he was unsure if perjury charges could be brought against Carr. He said he checked the court’s tape recording of the hearing and Carr testified

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Scott Frost and wife Memory, Greencastle, Greg Frost and wife Margaret, Fillmore, John Frost and wife Linda S., Greencastle, Jim Frost, Greencastle, and David Frost and wife Debbie J., Greencastle; two sisters, Debbie K. Frost, Reelsville, and Becky Wallace and husband Bill, Reelsville; 14 nieces and nephews; two aunts and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday from HopkinsRector Funeral Home, Greencastle, where friends may call 48 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Christine Clouse Hanncman, Greencastle, and Donna Pauline Brown, Anderson; a sister, Ella Kirby, Bloomington Springs, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson St. Pierre Bright Chapel, 211 E. State St., Pendleton, with Don McLaughlin officiating. Graveside services follow at 2:30 p.m. at Blountsville Cemetery. Calling is scheduled 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

in Greencastle. He was a member of Meadlawn Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Allison Crawley, and a son, Aryan W. Hastings. Harry W. Moore Applegate Northeast Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Ilene Duncan

had been a secretary for the Greencastle Water Department. Surviving are three sons, Larry Duncan, * Indianapolis, John Duncan, Greenfield, and Stephen Duncan, Irvine, Calif., and a sister, LaVbnne Mundy, Indianapolis. Funeral arrangements were handled by Flanner & Buchanan Broad Ripple Mortuary.

Frank Gorham

sons, Frank Paul Gorham and wife Janet, Temple City, Calif., Oren Gorham, San Diego, Gayion Gorham, Glendora, Calif., and Verlin Gorham, Victorville, Calif.; 20 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were handled by Douglas and Zook Mortuary, Monrovia, Calif. Burial was in Live Oak Memorial Park, Monrovia, Calif.

only that he had been told he could stay in the two houses. Vaughn still has Carr’s bondreduction request under advisement Carr’s jury trial is currently scheduled for May 12.

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