The Tribune from Seymour, Indiana • Page 1

A Freedom Newspaper 106TH YEAR NO. 276 New tenan ts.c ultiva ting Farmers Club Tk am Jt-eaean urmnsr steady course by MARTIN ROSS Staff Writer A. 1980s barn-raising spirit helped Seymour Heritage Foundation restore a former rest sta- tion for famUies of visiting far- mers for its new tenants, founda-. tion representative Helen Swain said this "We're very appreciative of the support this community has given' Swain Said, pointing to nearly $15,000 in volunteer labor. after summit i 7 0 X- I by DAVID ESPO Associated Press Writer ASHINGTON XAP) Presi dent Reagan, making a homecoming report on the.U.S.-Soviet summit, called for a new "steady as we go" era with Moscow.

He won applause from legislators who found'hope rather than accomplishment" in the blunt-spoken meetings in Geneva. "We are not further along towards an arms control agreement. But we are further along in the personal chemistry in the relationship," said Sen. J. Bennett Johnston, D-La.

Johnston spoke after Reagan's nationally televised address Thursday night on his three days of summitry with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev-Added Sen: George Mitchell, D-Maine, "It was a speech that reflected the summit itsjelf. Jliere was little substance, but much hope for improved relations in the future." Reagan, summing up the first superpower summit in six years, said he, like everyone, is "impatient for results." But, he added, "goodwill and good hopes do not always yield lasting results. Quick fixes don't fix big problems." For his part, Gorbachev left Wlilllllililllippjp ii if mmmmmmmm i contributed to the project. The restoration is nearing completion with Greater Seymour Chamber of Commerce having tentative plans to move in in early December. John the chamber must vacate its current facility by Dec.

15. The club was originally used by the families of farmers visiting Blisb Mill during the early 1900s, and has housed among others the Jackson County offices of the American Red Cross. "This is the first time it's ever been cleaned up," Seymour Heritage Foundation Director Percy Gebhart said. "Everybody's used it, but nobody's ever done anything to it." i The price tag to date for the project? more than $125,000. Swain said $20,000 alone was spent to restore stone and ironwork on the facade.

"We have had to borrow money to finish the project, to pay the contractor," Swain said. "We are hoping that people who have been (foundation) members and who have not renewed will consider renewing their membership." The foundation was established four years ago; exterior work on the club began the following fall. Interior renovation was initiated early this year. The foundation received $15,000 in matching funds from the U.S. Department of the In terior and a si.ouo matcning grant for architectural drawings from the Indiana Arts Remaining funds, as well as elbow grease, have been donated -by residents "A Int nf thp nricnnal cost was eliminated because of the labor," Swain said.

"I'd say we've had $15,000 worth of volunteer help that has saved us that much." New wiring, gas lights, heating and air conditioning were added, tkA nvinnino KtiilrwAftr uroc tuck-pointed, cleaned and sealed. Some windows were replaced. Paint and varnish were un. "4: Middle School will be host at All-Region Band concert Harry Rolph, top, project chairman Jim Prentice stand before the refur- for renovation of Seymour Farmers blshed facade of the club, which will Club, and Seymour Heritage Founda- soon house Greater Seymour Chamber tion directors Percy Gebhart, left, and of Commerce's office. nished by the foundation and "People from Historic Land- stalled with a stainless steel sink marks and the architectwho is a recognized historical architect, have had the authority to say, This meets with our approval, it meets our standards, you may do this and this and this and you may not do thus and Swain said.

The foundation had hoped to use the kitchen's original copper countertops, but rusl and scratches have taken their toll. Formica countertops will be iri- snowy Geneva with a message that mixed hope with a straight- rn. iL.t ii iui wartr remuiuer umt mere cu e. serious obstacles to the comprehensive arms control agreement that both men said they seek. "I would be so bold as to say the: world has become a more secure hlarp" hwausp of the three davs of meetings, the Soviet leader told a news conference.

But he issued a fresh condemnation of Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative plan for a space-based missile defense, saying that unless the president compromises, "all restraint will L-l. 1... .1.11. .111 ll De Diown 10 me wma in me arms race. The Gorbachev, news conference and the Reagan speech were the final acts of a summit drama whose principal agreement aside from accords on cultural AvnriQnrrAC on1 4inlm)f i otfli ties was a decision for future summits.

The two men will meet again in Washington next year and Moscow in 1987. They failed to come up with a new framework for arms control talks, but Reagan said, "We are both instructing our negotiators See REAGAN WANTS Back page, this section "Beech Grove Overture" written by Indiana composer Les Taylor. Also included in the program will be Claude T. Smith's arrangement of "Shanandoah" and selections from the movie "Amadeus" arranged by James Curno SMS students selected to participate in this weekend's honor band are Tricia Kinerson, Kim Christopher, Chris Emily, Mark White, Jonathan Fleetwood, Pat Gerth and Jason West. Also taking part in the honor festival are six Seymour High School freshmen bandsmen: Missy McKain, Brian Hardy, Angle Jones, Spencer Sunbury, Jon Douglas and Scott Cantrell.

They were recommended by their band directors, Stephen McGrew and Russell Smith. A panel of Southern Indiana music educators chose the honor band from over 180 applications. Inside today Bridge 1 17 Horoscope 13 Classified ..5 Hospital 3 Comics 5 Landers ..11 Crossword .6 Markets 5 Deaths 10 Police 3 Editorial 2 SPons IS Family 11 20 Ai Hurricane Kate is down. graded to a tropical storm, resi- dents cope with toppled trees. flooding and power outages.

See page 13. fllitAraftv la A ffira a AitiAr. ica. See page 11. necessity was credited with narrowing Orr's margin of victory to just overlOO.OOO voti Orr Said he was "willing to nftr nrlfk nVAPuhAilu fv tiwA on tfuin tvmi STVtjuvuj uiiu sua alternative to the current arrangement.

The governor added that for the past six months, he and his staff have tried "to work out which would be acceptable to the political people, to the leg: islative people and at the same time meet the ultimate test which is what the people themselves think of the program." Orr made the comments Thursday during WTTV's copyright itepon irom cue aiaienouse program. Friday's Funny Council declares 'blight' to attract new businesses wereselecteciccording to architects' specifications. "The woodwork was washed with a special compound to take all the old dirt and varnish off," Swain said, "and then it was restated and varnished." She said contractors and volunteers have constantlyjbeen re- minded of their responsibility to preserve the building's historical integrity. i Jl 1 3 'if -4 'j i 'hi i TrUmM By and the copper placed in storage Nearly all bathroom futures. from doorknobs to "occupied" dials on stall doors, are intact, however.

During renovation, some past errors have been corrected. Gebhart displayed the gleaming edge of a huge brass plaque com- memorating Meedy Shields (1805-1866) after removing gilt paint applied years earlier. John Rothring told councilmen. That program encompassed all unincorporated areas of the county as well. Rothring said the program can foster growth of new business and expansion of old while not hurting the county's tax base.

"You're hot collecting taxes on a building that right now does not exist, so you're just going to delay collecting taxes once a company is encouraged to build," he said. Included in the county's proposed resolution for participation in the tax abatement program is See 'BUGHT DECLARED Bock page, this section Every survey we take shows this to be the case." The license branch system cur- rently benefits the political party oi ine governor. Managers are appointed by the commissioner of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and usually are the Republican county chairmen or someone designated by them. The system is financed by transaction fees for such items as driver's licenses, license plates, vehicle titles and the like. Orr's plan for a phased state takeover oi the politically run system got a lukewarm reception from members of a special House committee which studied The Seymour Middle School Department of Bands will hold the fifth annual Indiana Bandmaster Association All Region Junior High School Honor Band this Saturday and Sunday.

The honor band is composed of1 92 students ranging from grades 7 through 9, who represent 19 different schools in Southeastern Indiana. Guest conducting the honor band will be Joseph Scagnoli, the director of bands at Ball State Uni-. versity. Scagnoli will lead the band through seven hours of rehearsal on Saturday in prepara- tion for a free public concert to be given Sunday at Seymour Middle School. The 4 p.m.

public concert will include a variety of musical selec-' tions ranging from Filmore's "His Honor" march to an unpublished manuscript entitled The weather Tonight cool. Low in the lower 30s. Saturday cloudy with 20 percent chance of light raid. High near 5. Dmtowa mniag temecratare is metal.

Other readiacs are tnm govera- eat weather observer Mn. Rath ETeraartatRoekiord. 10 a.m. today 46 High Thursday 42 Low Thursday 25 .00 River 13.5 feet and falling Cnnoai Aaiov S9T 1 Sunrise Saturday 7:29 a.m. alternatives this summer.

Lawmakers oh that panel seemed more disposed to a plan that would place the system under the control of the county treasurers. Some legislators insist that no change is needed. If the Legislature does nothing on license branch reform, Orr said, "it could have serious political ramifications. That's the reason why I moved to begin with. It had what I believed were serious political ramifications in 1984 and they can only get worse." Democrat Wayne Townsend hammered at the license branch issue in his unsuccessful bid to unseat Orr last year.

The Issue by DAN DAVIS Staff Writer Jackson County Council termed all unincorporated areas in the county as blighted for pur-poses of attracting new businesses' and expanding old ones. Councilmen will conduct a public hearing Dec. 27 on whether the county should participate in a tax abatement program where businesses would be offered five-and 10-year cuts in personal and real estate taxes under the state's economic revitalization program. The county's current program expires Dec, 31, county Attorney ii r' c' Orr sees branch reform party by JAN CARROLL Associated Press Writer INDIANAPOLIS AP) Leg- islative inaction on license branch reform could have "very serious political ramifications" for Indiana Republicans, Gov. Robert D.

Orr "I realize that there is an attitude prevailing that no change is necessary;" Orr said. "But I will very noisily disagree with that as time goes on, simply because the public is quietly concerned that the present license branch system, while it does provide good service, they mink that the mechanism is no-longer suitable for these times. Oh, those London frogs These fogs er, frogs seem to be hanging on for dear life while getting some exercise. Either that, or they're refugees from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic gymnastics competition. The photo was taken by the London Express News and Feature Services.

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