The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 6, Milford, Kosciusko County, 5 February 1986 — Page 5

Letters to the editor

A protest Dear Editor: Re: Shirley Rock Clemency Hearing, February 11. I would like to protest against any clemency, now or in the future, for Shirley Etsinger Rock in the 1972 murder of her husband, David Rock. She planned this murder very carefully. Her method was to mix ant poison in her husband’s meals in the right quantities to give the appearance of a gradually worsening natural illness. She slowly poisoned her husband every day for close to a year, calculating his eventual demise would be ruled a natural death. She would then be free to start a new life. As illustrated by her current and past requests for clemency,

NIPSCO writes off Bailly unit

Northern Indiana Public Service Company in December 1985 recorded an extraordinary writeoff of $148.4 million ($94.8 million after tax and $1.33 per common share) which represented the unamortized costs of the cancelled Bailly Nuclear-One generating unit. Net income after the extraordinary loss amounted to $12.3 million for the 12 months ended December 31, 1985. Audited figures for the 12 months indicate NIPSCO’s net income before the extraordinary item was approximately $107.1 million compared to $140.5 million for the 12 months ended December 31,1984. In its order dated September 28,1982, the Public Service Commission of Indiana allowed NIPSCO to recover the cost of the cancelled Bailly N-l generating unit. On December 27, 1984, the Court of Appeals of indiana / reversed the commission’s order, finding that Indiana law does not allow for the ordered amortization. The company filed for a

Humanly speaking

The Community Living Program

By SUE CRAIG, MHT Bowen Center Coordinator Question: How does the Community Living Program serve the community? «. Answer: The Community Living Program (CLP) is intended to serve a target population of persons over eighteen (18) years of age who have either a developmental disability, chronic mental illness or both. The focus of the program requires a commitment to creating an environment which promotes the dignity of each individual, enhances the ability to function independently as possible, and provides the opportunity to be an integral member of the community. The Community Living Program is designed to facilitate the return of institutionalized persons to community living as well as prevent the return of individuals to institutionalized settings. In general its purpose is to maintain the least.restrictive setting possible. Try egg cartons Are you ready to start some vegetable or flower plants growing? Start them inside by filling individual egg carton cups with soil and plant three or four seeds. Later transfer plants to individual cups to put in the garden when weather permits. The common cold The common cold causes more loss of employee pay and production of goods than any one other disease affecting man. Early symptoms of a cold are dryness of the membranes of the nose and throat, sneezing and chilliness, congestive headache and pain.

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the sentence of prison” is meaningless and seriously misinforms the public, in addition to eroding the average person’s confidence in justice being achieved under the current legal system in Indiana. She was approximately 24 years of age at the time of her conviction and will probably live to be at least 75 before dying a “natural” death. This would mean her “life sentence” should amount to some 51 years in prison. If granted clemency or parole in 1986, she would have served 27 percent of her sentence! The Indiana judicial system “wisely” chose extremely harsh wording for the two most severe punishments which could be imposed by the courts. The most severe punishment is the “death penalty,” very seldom carried out. The next most severe punish-

rehearing before the Court of Appeals which was denied on February 7,1985. On February 27,1985, the company sued for transfer to the Supreme Court of Indiana. The Supreme Court of Indiana heard oral arguments regarding Bailly N-l on September 23,1985, and on November 19, 1985, reversed the September 28, 1982, order of the Public Service Commission of Indiana. NIPSCO filed for a rehearing before the Supreme Court of Indiana which was denied on January 3. As a result of this denial, the company wrote off the $l4B. .4 million unamortized costs of Bailly N-l. The company intends to file a petition for a writ of certiorari to the U. S. Supreme Court. As a result of the actions of the Supreme Court of Indiana on November 18, 1985, NIPSCO’s board of directors omitted the common stock dividend which would have been declared December 20, 1985, payable on February 20, 1986. Indiana law

Community Living clients are followed and supervised by a case manager and linked with other appropriate Bowen Center programs to provide for overall continuity of care, programs available within the community are also an important part of the individual’s treatment plan. Referrals for the program may come from Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospital, Community Support, Russell House, Logansport State Hospital, and other community agencies within the five county area (Kosciusko, Whitley, Marshall, Wabash and Huntington) served by the program. The Community Living Program is divided into two specific areas: { Semi-Independent Living Program — Clients placed in this program will be involved in supervised apartment living. Each individual will receive at least two (2) hours per week of direct supervision, independent from other programs they may be involved in. Supervision will include a variety of activities, especially those promoting skills and behaviors necessary to maintain a household and to facilitate the integration of the individual into “community living”. It is anticipated that some individuals will graduate to Independent Living, and this movement is encouraged whenever possible in keeping with the principle of the least restrictive alternative. Alternative Family Living — Clients placed in this program will be living in family care homes in the community. The individuals require more daily supervision, the major portion of which is provided by the careholder. Additional supervision is provided by the Community Living staff. Careholders receive monthly reimbursement

ment is “life in prison,” almost as harsh as the death penalty, but as we have learned from Shirley Rock’s continuing appeals for clemency, the completion of her life sentence is far from assured. Many unrelated successful parole and clemency appeals in Indiana confirm my suspicions, had the' Indiana Parole Board/Governor’s office not received so many objections to Mrs. Rock’s earlier requests for clemency, she would be out of prison today.' Shirley Rock should, in my opinion, have received the death penalty. Unfortunately the death penalty has been abrogated by the judicial system much the same way as the sentence of “life in prison” has been abrogated. Very truly yours Stephen M. Hay

' ? provides that dividends may be paid only out of earned surplus. At December 31, 1985, NIPSCO had approximately $39 million of earned surplus, after reflecting the write off of the unamortized expense. Consideration of resumption of common stock dividends will depend upon adequate earned surplus, future earnings and the ahsence of further adverse developments. NIPSCO filed a petition on January 7, with the Public Service Commission of Indiana to determine the effect of the Supreme Court of Indiana’s ruling on the revenue levels of the company, including the company’s obligation, if any, to refund approximately $40.8 million of previously amortized costs.. The utility’s financial statements continue to be qualified, as they have been since June 30,1981, by its auditors pending the final disposition of the $40.8 million of Bailly N-l costs previously amortized.

for their services, and are under contract with the Bowen Center. A state certification process is necessary before clients may be placed in a home. It is possible for an individual to advance from Alternative Family Cdre to SemiIndependent Apartment Living. All aspects of the Community Living Program follow strict guidelines and criteria set by the Indiana Department of Mental Health and the Bowen Center. Funding is provided in accordance with a contract between the Department of Mental Health and the Bowen Center. For more information about referring an individual to the Community Living Program or becoming a careholder please call Sue Craig at 267-7169 or toll free, 1-800-342-5653 ext. 221.

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Leesburg teen injured when cor goes into ditch

Three accidents were reported by Syracuse Police over the weekend, while an off-road collision on Monday, Feb. l, accounted for an injury to a Leesburg girl. Annette>Mv Cavins, 17, rl, box 2, Leesburg, was traveling south on SR 13S when she noticed a vehicle in front of her attempting a left turn onto Lynwood Drive. Cavins claimed that when she noticed the car she grabbed the steering wheel, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and travel 169 feet into a ditch on the west side of the highway before coming to a stop. After complaining of pains to the head Cavins was taken to Goshen General Hospital by a Syracuse EMT unit for precautionary purposes. Up to $2,500 damage was caused to the 1981 Dodge Colt Cavins was driving in the 3:45 p.m. incident. No arrests were reported.. Three vehicles were involved in a 3 p.m. accident Friday, Jan. 31, near the intersection of North Huntington and Main Streets. Larry E. Teghtmeyer, 41, r 2, box 10, Syracuse, was stopped on Huntington Street, preparing to back into a parking space when his vehicle was struck by a vehicle driven by Verda E. Lorenz, 50,9180 E. CR 400 N, Greentown. The Lorenz vehicle was reportedly forced into Teghtmeyer’s after being struck by a third automobile, driven by Richard A. Phillips, 18, 72561 CR 133, Syracuse, who didn’t see Lorenz coming to a halt. The accident, which occurred 50 feet north of Main Street as the vehicles were heading north on Huntington, accounted for up to S2OO to both the Phillips and Lorenz vehicles, a 1976 Ford Pinto and 1984 Dodge Omni, respectively. Up to SI,OOO damage was incurred by the 1984 Oldsmobile driven by Teghtmeyer. While no major injuries were reported, Lorenz complained of back pains; however, she was not transported to the hospital by Syracuse EMS units. No arrests were made in the incident. Driving left of the center line

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contributed to a two-car collision Friday, Jan. 31, at 1:53 p.m. Anthony L. Blanchard, 21, r 2, box 228 W 2, Leesburg, was westbound on Old Road 8 when he pulled out to pass slower moving traffic and met with another vehicle. Blanchard attempted to swerve back to the right, applying the brakes, but the rear of the vehicle slid to the left as he collid-

ByM. LYNN GRAY Guest Feature Writer A young woman stands in the darkened side wings of the theatre stage and watches the play of spotlights as the lightman pans them across the stage floor. Occasionally the light flares out across the empty auditorium and highlights the backs of the seats that will soon fill with the enthusiastic public. The young lady shivers in the slight draft that causes the heavy velvet curtains to sway gently on their system of hooks and cables. Even though she has a long robe over her glittering costume of red, white, and blue, the draft and the butterflies in her stomach combine to send a chill of anticipation down her spine. Soon she and the others of her troup will dance in formation across the stage of the famed New York City Roxy Theatre. Eight-year-old Joyce Pandolfi attended a neighborhood dance recital near her home in New Jersey and became infatuated with the movement, colorful costumes and lively music. Mr. and Mrs. Pandolfi saw this as typical of the era, as many of the children of the 1940 s and 1950 s took up dance or piano. At the age of 13, with a background in tap, ballet, and toe dancing, Joyce made 80 minute round trip bus rides into New York to study advanced dance in a small studio above the Ed Sullivan Show in the CBS Television building. At the age of 16, Miss Pandolfi auditioned at the Roxy Theatre

ed with a 1984 Pontiac driven by Joe E. Roof, 62, r 3, box 89, Syracuse. Up to S2OO damage was caused to the 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, driven by Blanchard, while the Roof vehicle sustained up to $2,500 in damages. No injuries or arrests were reported in the accident, which occurred 69 feet east of the

Dancing grandma

and became one of the 16-20 chorus girls on the line. Known for gimmick shows involving costumes, props, lights, etc., the Roxyettes at one time employed male dancers and were billed as the Roxyettes and Escorts. Many of the big names in show business, such as Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, got their start at the Roxy. Not to be confused with the Roxyettes were the Rockettes. The Rockettes came along later and were housed in the larger Radio City Music Hall just around the corner from the Roxy. In addition to the stage shows between the featured movies, the Roxyettes also had a touring line that made the rounds of state fairs across the US and Canada. They were also active in the USO doing shows at Fort Dix and Camp Kilmer. When the Roxy was sold, the chorus line went on the road exclusively. Each of the state fair shows would be lead by a big name headliner, such as Danny Kaye or Carmen Miranda, and filled out by performances by the Roxyettes and circus performers. Owned and operated by George Hamid, his son and a nephew, the Roxyettes had several standing rules that each girl complied to. No diet was enforced, but a slim, attractive appearance was requested. Sunburns or tans were out; a universal look was desired. Hair could be of medium length. Each girl had to school diploma and belong to the American Gild of Variety Artists.

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edge of Bay Shore Drive an<Hß feet south of the northern edge of Old Road 8. In an accident still under investigation by Syracuse Police, a 1982 Chrysler, registered to Claude A. Heckman, r l, box 117 K, Syracuse, was struck on the right side by a vehicle which fled the scene. The Heckman vehicle was

After her sojourn with the Roxyettes, Joyce became a member of the Maiihatten Rockets and participated in Shrine Circus’ across the country and did benefits for crippled children. When employed by the Shriners, each of the 40 chorus girls would dress as clowns and walk or ride elephants down the parade route before the shows. During the shows, two lines of 20 girls would form between the three rings of the circus and add to the spectacular. Mr. and Mrs. Pandolfi backed their daughter’s choice of career only drawing the line at night club performances. A clean cut appearance and proper discipline were observed by the owners of the lines. Well chaperoned, the girls were encouraged to date local boys, service men, or circus performers. The rodeo cowboys and hell drivers-were to be avoided. At one county fair, Joyce recounts going to the quonset hut that was to be used as a dressing room to find the charred remains of a fire on the straw littered dirt floor. The cowboys had been using the building’ to warm themselves between shows. One of the routines made use of large plastic beach balls which the girls would bounce onto the stage. After several shows, the balls became egg-shaped, and bounced out of control into the cheering crowd. Joyce needed to wear glasses as a girl and still does. To keep an attractive, uniform appearance, she had to check out the stage and

parked at the Three Flags Restaurant, SR 13S, when an unknown vehicle backed into it from a parked position parallel with the vehicle. Up to SI,OOO damage was caused to the Heckman automobile in the hit-and-run incident, with no arrests or injuries being reported.

props before a performance and then remove her glasses for the show. One time, after a recent hurricane, the stage crew had to move props around and Joyce didn’t have time to check out the area before performing. As the line came onto the stage, she tripped over an electrical cable and tumbled down a series of steps. Not badly hurt, she picked herself up and completed the rest of the routine. In 1955, Joyce married Charles Hougey and gave up the dance to raise their three children, Lynn, Pat, and Doug. The Hougey family moved to North Webster in 1970 with Charles passing away in 1979. As Mrs. John Ditmore, Joyce co-manages the Mid-Lakes Mobil Home Park at North Webster and enjoys visits from children and grandchildren. Did Joyce ever turn down any options in her dance career? At least twice. She didn’t want any part of a Broadway production as the performers didn’t know if the extravaganza would be profitable and long-lived until about two months after the initial opening. As a member of the Manhatten Rockets, Joyce was offered a job with Ringling Brothers Circus as a dancer. There was one drawback, however. She would also be shot out of the cannon! She declined. Does Joyce Ditmore ever regret the lack of bright glitter, clang of symbols, and glow of spot lights in her daily life as wife, mother, and grandmother? We 11... maybe just a little.

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