The Republic from Columbus, Indiana • Page 9

by Jennifer Anderson The Republic, Columbus, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 A9 ON THE RECORD Pence: Economy remains vital issue Helen E. Bailey Seymour Helen E. Bailey, 92, of Seymour, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at Hoosier Christian Village in Brownstown. Arrangements are incomplete at Voss Funeral Service in Seymour.

Gerry A. Combs McClure Road Gerry A. Combs, 51, of McClure Road, died at 10:44 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at Columbus Regional Hospital.

The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Barkes, Weaver Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street with Al White officiating. Calling will be from 9 a.m. until service time. Thursday.

urial will be at Lambert Cemetery. Survivors include her mother, Deloris Brison Pearson of North Vernon; children, Nona Foga of Westport and David Campbell of Westport; sisters, Joyce Brooks of North Vernon and Dale Anna Anthony of Butlerville; brothers, Robert Campbell and Paul (Rhonda) Campbell, both of North Vernon; and seven grandchildren. Douglas Darby Ormond Beach, Fla. Douglas Darby, 51, of Ormond Beach, formerly of Butlerville, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at his home.

Arrangements are incomplete at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral Cremation Service in North Vernon. John Albert Dyer River Road John Albert Dyer, 88, of River Road, died at 9:14 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 11 a.m.

Thursday at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church with Father Clem Davis officiating. There will be no calling. Cremation is planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Homeless Vet- erans Group through AMVETS Post No.

509. Arrangements were made by Myers-Reed Chapel. Mr. Dyer is survived by his wife, Frances Rayman Dyer; and a brother, Michael D. (Janet) Dyer of Sioux City, S.D.

Edward C. Evans North Vernon Edward C. Evans, 90, of North Vernon, died at 7:17 a.m. nings Health Care Tuesday, Nov. 10.

2009, North Vernon. Arrangements are incomplete at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral Cremation Service. Laura Belle Fulk Greenwood Laura Belle Thatcher Fulk, 94, of Greenwood, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at Regency Place of Greenwood. The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m.

Friday at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, 481 W. Main Greenwood. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Pleasant Bethel Cemetery in Owen County. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Fulk is survived by a daughter, Geneva "Pam" Baker of Columbus; brothers, Clyde and Howard Thatcher, sister, Doris Pillow; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Theodore F. Fulk; and a son, William Fulk. Brian Dell Stiles Bloomington Brian Dell Stiles, 44, of Bloomington died at 3:13 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Faith Victory Church, with Pastor Mark Owings officiating. There will be no calling. Cremation is planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Bartholomew- Brown Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Arrangements were made by Hathaway-Myers Chapel. Mr. Stiles is survived by his mother, Karen Stiles of West Palm Beach, his father and stepmother, Jerry Don and Linda Stiles of Columbus; and half sisters, Theresa Wehner of Madison and 1 Kimberly Taylor of West Palm Beach, Fla. D. Bruce Wallace Bloomington D.

Bruce Wallace, age 69, passed away at home on Lake Monroe on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, after a long battle with kidney cancer. He was born July 6, 1940, in Atchison, KS. His life's work was helping people through communities. he began on community housing in southern In 1973, istrative tion, a shared community apartment and towns in For more and ARa package for more trial ventures, investment million and more than Bruce than 100 grams for low-income recreation lic buildings, neighborhood programs, programs, hundreds of in private than any (or private consulting) organization in Indiana.

He was presented the Key to the City of Madison for his assistance following the destruction of the 1974 tornado. Later, Bruce was presented the Sagamore of the Wabash, the highest award in the state, by then Governor Frank O'Bannon, for his commitment to improving the quality of life for the residents of Indiana. His passions included enjoying the beauty of southern Indiana from his motorcycle, his sailboat and his dock on Lake Monroe. He was a past Commodore of the Lake Monroe Sailing Association, and past president of the Harbour Pointe board. At the time of his death he was vice president of the Harbour Pointe board and was serving on the board of directors of the Pointe Services Association (PSA).

He maintained Web sites for the Pointe and for kidney cancer information sites. Bruce is survived by longtime companion, Myra Wilson; children, Steven (Linda Roos) of Bloomington, and Heather (John Schuetzle) of Edina, MN; stepchildren, Lisa Kalamaja and Jennifer Holdredge; grandchildren, Rebecca and Zachary Wallace and Karl and Elizabeth Schuetzle; child and grandchild of Myra, Michelle (Travis) Delaney Baker; brothers, Wayne (Linda), Fred (Marianne) and Chuck (Louise), all of Kansas; and previous wives, Jo Carroll Shelton and Rosemary Jordan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Wayne O.

Wallace Sr. of Atchison, KS. A gathering of friends to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Eagles Nest at the Point Golf and Tennis Club.

Special thanks to MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center or MoveON.org. Arrangements were made by Allen Funeral Home in Bloomington. Drive-by victim sentenced for pot BY CHRIS SCHILLING A victim of the drive-by shooting outside an East Columbus bar last year was sentenced Tuesday for possession of marijuana. Jose 0.

Camacho, 35, of Seymour, was given a 97-day sentence for the Class felony and was given credit for already serving the time in jail while the case was pending. However, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has placed a hold on Camacho, and he will be detained at Bartholomew County Jail for immigration officials. Camacho was arrested in August after police stopped him for traveling at 48 mph in a 40-mph zone, according to a probable cause affidavit. Police said Camacho acted nervous when asked if he had any weapons or contraband in the vehicle, but he gave officers consent to search his car. An officer found marijuana in a seat pocket, the affidavit states.

Camacho pleaded guilty to the possession charge in October. Camacho was one of three people injured in a November 2008 drive-by shooting that killed Roberto Flores, 29, of Columbus, outside El Paraiso bar on State Street. A probable cause affidavit in the shooting alleged that the shooter, Moises Osorio-Ramirez, fired at Flores and Camacho because the men "had cheated him in a cocaine deal" before the night of the shooting. Osorio pleaded guilty to murder and battery charges and is serving a 67-year prison sentence. Another victim in the shooting, Jose Abrego, 27, was charged recently with two counts of dealing cocaine, both Class A felonies, in a round up of suspected powder cocaine dealers.

Local woman arrested after disturbance ce STAFF REPORTS A Columbus woman who was breaking windows in her mobile home attacked a neighbor who tried to warn her that police were responding to the disturbance, authorities said. Hope Police Officer Matt Tallent arrived to the Elkland Hills mobile home at 10:50 p.m. Monday and found two women fighting on the porch. Rebecca Muncy, 25, who lived at the mobile home, had been in an argument with a man who had left the residence, and she began breaking windows and turning over furniture in the home. A neighbor who heard the disturbance called police, and another neighbor had gone to Muncy's home to alert her that officers were on the way.

However, Muncy went out on the front porch and hit and bit the neighbor trying to alert Muncy, according to Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department. The woman was treated at Columbus Regional Hospital and released. Officers Muncy was the sheriff's department said. Muncy was arrested on pre- Harrison College to hold session for workers in TAA program STAFF REPORTS Harrison College will host an information session at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday for area workers in the Trade Adjustment Assistance program.

TAA assists workers who have lost their jobs as a result of foreign trade. Education and tuition assistance are available for some displaced workers. improving their In the late 1960s, this work, focusing action and fair Kansas, then in Mississippi. he founded AdminResources associaeconomic and development defor member cities southern Indiana. than 25 years, Bruce helped negotiate and incentive financing than 200 new.

indusresulting in an of more than $297 the creation of 3,900 new jobs. worked with more different grant proprojects involving housing, park and facilities, new pubdowntown and revitalization law enforcement leveraging literally millions of dollars investment, more other governmental D. BRUCE WALLACE Wednesday's seminars will highlight many of the topics in the packet and is designed to assist applicants in meeting documentation deadlines. TAA applicants who wish to attend Harrison College also can take the entrance exam at the session. The session and exam will take about hours.

THANK YOU VETERANS from Window World We support the Veterans Airlift Program. It provides flight service fo injured members of the service and their families as needed www.veteransairlift.org A Simply the Bout for 1636 State Suite 812-372-0008 1-800-NEXT-WINDOW www.windowworldinc.com Although Congress has spent a lot of time debating health care reform, the economy remains the most important issue in the country, said U.S. Rep. Mike Pence, R- Ind. The Columbus native shared that opinion Tuesday during a meeting with members of the National MIKE PENCE Association of Manu- BY KIRK JOHANNESEN MIKE PENCE facturers at Columbus Learning Center.

The House Democrats' health care reform bill passed by five votes Saturday, but statements from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D- make it uncertain if the Senate's health care bill will receive a vote soon. "I hope there is growing pressure to set aside these new government programs in exchange for initiatives to create jobs," Pence said. He cited the country's 10.2 percent unemployment rate in October as the reason why the economy should be the primary focus. Pence said exit polls in last POLICE, FIRE POLICE, FIRE EDITOR'S NOTE: The following information was summarized from the records of city, county and state police, fire and hospital agencies. Accidents Monday 3:12 p.m.

25th Street and Thornybrook Drive: Tonya L. Farmer, 46, Autumn Leaves Drive; Brandon A. Bender, 22, North Straton Court. 3:34 p.m.- 312925th Emily A. Clarence, 17, Woodfield Place; Harry H.

Gruhl 57, Edinburgh. 5:22 p.m. Indiana 46, 100 feet west of Gladstone Avenue: Steven M. Wessel 19, North Spring Hill Lane; Lyra R. Jewell, 33, Scipio.

6:10 p.m. 25th Street and Central Avenue: Heaven N. Butler, 22, East Indiana Mary L. Rosenthal, 48, Washington Street. 7:26 p.m.

Ohio Street west of North, Mapleton Street: June Sprague, 86, Cherry Street, struck parked vehicle. 9:45 p.m. 15th Street and Marr Road: Monica L. Thayer, 29, 25th Street; Lindsey N. Sovern, 25, South Road 550W.

Arrests Monday Lea Ann Vaught, 55, North Vernon, theft, 3:07 p.m., by Columbus Police Department, released on $10,000 bond. Derek Wayne Mason, 23, 1212 Sycamore theft, 3:09 p.m., by Columbus Police Department, no bond. Cody Ryan Manvilla, 18, 1212 Sycamore theft, 3:59 p.m., by Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $10,000 bond. Everett J. Jones, 67, 4535 N.

Harding failure to appear in court, 4:44 p.m., by Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department, REGION POLICE Tuesday's elections for governor in New Jersey and Virginia, won by Republicans, indicated the economy and government spending were voters' top two concerns. Pence also said statements by Sen. Richard Lugar, R- urging Senate Democrats to drop the health care reform bill and focus on the economy lend credibility to the idea. "What I'm trying to get House Republicans to do is to pivot to the economy," said Pence, the third-ranking Republican in the House. Rick Schostek, vice president of Greensburg-based Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, said Honda is bracing for another difficult year a and asked Pence what is feasible to get the economy jumpstarted.

Pence noted that studies are showing the Cash for Clunkers program had positive impact, but he said he opposes the federal government supporting one industry over others. He said he would prefer to see tax cuts that give people extra money they could spend on whatever the preferred. "What if everyone had $3,000 this year they did not expect?" Pence said. He suggested allowing tax cuts passed during President George W. Bush's administration, which are set to expire soon, to be extended as another way of helping the economy.

held in lieu of $5,000 bond. Annemarie Foley, 40, Bloomington, public intoxication, 7:26 p.m., by Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department, released on $3,500 bond. John W. Hayes, 41, 1137 Pennsylvania possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, 11:47 p.m., by Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $80,000 bond. Tuesday Rebecca Jane Muncy, 25, 4541 n.

Juniper Court, possession of marijuana, battery, disorderly conduct, false informing, warrant, by Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department, held in lieu of $10,500 bond. Nathan Russell Whirley, 32, Greenwood, two warrants, false informing, 10:19 a.m., by Columbus Police Department, held in lieu of $7,500 bond. Joanna M. Gearhart, 25, 930 Union two warrants, 12:17 p.m., by Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department, held in lieu of $25,420 bond. Benjamin Ross Yaryan, 20, 1501 Wrenwood Drive, fraud, 1 p.m., by Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department, held in lieu of $15,000 bond.

David Carr, 43, Indianapolis, two counts of failure to appear in court, 2:40 p.m., by Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department, held in lieu of $26,500 bond. liminary charges of battery, disorderly conduct, false informing and a Johnson County warrant charging probation violation. She also was charged preliminarily with possession of marijuana, because authorities said Bartholomew County Sheriff's Sgt. Kris Weisner found the illegal substance inside Muncy's home. BRIEF Horse award Sharon Sweet, award of Columbus, has earned an ging 3,500 hours in the American Quarter Horse Association Horseback Riding Program.

The program recognizes and rewards AQHA members for time spent with the horses in activities such as trail rides, working cattle, pleasure driving and simply riding. Staff Reports Fire, medic runs Monday 2:29 p.m. Unconscious person at Indiana 9 and North Road 775E. 3:17 p.m. Person ill at 25th Street and Thornybrook Drive.

3:53 p.m. Fire alarm at Columbus Regional Hospital. Individuals in the program in Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Shelby and surrounding counties were encouraged to attend. To apply for the TAA program, displaced workers must complete an application and packet showing that they have researched educational facilities and career choices. Jennings 7:37 Saturday -Domestic incident p.m.

on Road 225W. Incidents Friday 7:45 p.m. Domestic incident 10:33 p.m. on Road 25E. Domestic disturbance on Road 100N.

8:26 p.m. Burglary on Road 10:49 p.m. Vandalism in the 325N. area of Road 9:07 p.m. Burglary on Road 7005.

10:55 p.m. Vandalism in the 900W. area of Road 800W. A SALUTE To honor our veterans we are offering off all spaces markers for veterans their spouses 812-376-6375 tarland CEMETERY Brock 501 N. Gladstone Ave Columbus, IN 47201.