The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 49, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 30 April 1992 — Page 16

- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - APRIL 30, 1992

Starke Co. Team Strikes For The Fourth Time Thursday afternoon, April 24, the Starke County Tactical Narcotic Team struck for a fourth time within a month. “TNT”, acting on a tip received from “Crime Stoppers", located another marijuana growing operation and made an early harvest of over 160 marijuana plants. A spokesperson for the Tactical

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Team stated they received information of an elaborate marijuana growing operation at the Robert and Wilma Coldiron residence, Route 2, Box 301 -D, North Judson. The investigation revealed that an out building on the Coldiron property had been modified and converted into a greenhouse. Investigators found that the roof of the building had been reconstructed to absorb solar energy. Regulated electric heaters and exhaust fans were also used in the growing operation. Although the Crime Stopper tip cautioned officers of armed guards

outside the building and guard dogs, there was no resistence when the officers arrived, according to the spokesperson. Over 160 marijuana plants were seized, some with a height of five feet. According to the spokesperson each plant has the potential of producing a pound of marijuana. That's 160 pounds or a street value of over a quarter of a million dollars. The marijuana seized Thursday netted over 13 pounds, with a street value of nearly $21,000. Robert andd Wilma Coldiron could face numerous felony charges pending the results of the investigation, which has now focused on associates of the Coldirons. The spokesperson praised the officers that make up the Tactical Team from the Knox City Police, North Judson Police and the Starke County Sheriff s Department. These officers have devoted some long hours already and have been very productive. Besides the last four seizures they have underwent training seminars and team meetings. We definitely found an effective tool to use in the fight against drugs in our County, said the spokesperson, adding “If you’re going to persist in trafficking in illegal drugs, sometime, someplace, you’re going to be confronted by a dynamite team of officers”. E-Z STUMP REMOVAL REASONABLE RATES Bin Ellinger 586-2167 Walkerton FULLY INSURED , o 4 25 91p

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O’CONNOR CATHCES FIRE AT PLATEf SHINES IN FIELD AT VALPARAISO A welcome addition to the Crusader baseball team lineup this season is freshman Rick O’Connor, of John Glenn. O’Connor earned the starting shortstop position eight games into the season and has maximized the opportunity in the field and at the plate. Defensively, O’Connor has been solid and, at times, outstanding. In 110 chances, the 6’l”, 175-pounder, has committed just five errors for a .955 field percentage. He has made several brilliant diving catch-

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es to help save victories. Recently, O’Connor’s production at the plate has duplicated his highquality defensive performance. In his last eight games, O’Connor batted .480 (12 for 25) with 6 rbi and 5 runs scored. He also stole sos 6 bases during that span. His recent tear has elevated his season batting average to .333 (23 for 69), which stands second to junoir third baseman Steve Muller (.411, 30 for 73) among VU regulars. During the last three games, two of which VU won, O’Connor scorched opponents' pitching, batting .750 (9 for 12) with 3 rbi and 4 runs scored.

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