Indiana Gazette from Indiana, Pennsylvania • Page 32

Page 32 Saturday, December 23, 1989 3nMana Olazftte THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL Tom Lester of Penn Run, a teacher at Homer-Center Elementary School, enjoyed his unscheduled day off from classes Friday by taking a five-mile jog at Mack Park, possibly to the accompaniment of some Christmas carols over his radio earphones. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures will dip below zero again tonight, but should climb into the teens under mostly sunny skies Christmas eve. (Gazette photo by Peel) LAURA B. SIMPSON STEFFY. 87.

Indiana died Thursday, Dec 21, 1989. at her residence A daughter of Edward N. and Cora Barclay Simpson, she was born Sept 27, 1902. in East Mahomng Township Mrs Steffy was a member of Grace L'nited Methodist Church, the Good Fellow Langham Sunday School class for more than 50 years, the Mary Circle of the L'nited Methodist Women. AARP 552.

and Indiana Grange Having graduated from the Pickern Kun School East Mahomng Township, and the Indiana Business School, she was employed for more than 40 years by the Indiana Lumber until her retirement Surviving are a brother, George Simpson. Titusville: a number of nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her husband. James A StetTy. in 1942: two brothers Walter 'Cook and Thomas Simpson, a half sister. Mildred Lowry Friends wilt be received from 2-4 and 7-9 Saturday at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home.

Indiana, where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m Sunday with Rev John Patterson officiating. Interment will be made in the Gilgal Cemetery East Mahomng Township MAE E. JUSTHAM, 82. Barnesboro RD 1. died Friday.

Dec 22. 1989. at her residence Friends will be received from noon-2 p.m Saturday at Long Funeral Home Inc Barnesboro. where services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Mark Yarger officiating Interment will be in the East Ridge Cemetery.

Committee starts probe of senators WASHINGTON lAPi The Senate ethics committee says it's formally investigating five senators who intervened with regulators for a troubled savings and loan, and a sixth accused of influence peddling Duquesne lets counselor at school retire DUQUESNE. Pa. School and state education officials have reached an agreement in a dispute involving a high school guidance counselor accused of altering student transcripts. The Duquesne School Board agreed Thursday to allow Helen Romzy to retire, effective immediately. The district will continue to pay her hospitalization and dental costs until she is eligible for Medicare coverage.

Ms. Romzy. 54, was suspended with pay Sept 29 and dismissed Oct. 27 after she was accused of altering transcripts. Ms.

Romzy. a counselor since the mid-1970s, was accused of improving students' grades and adding course credits to their records. are using the again proclaim The lawmakers announcement to their innocence The committee said Friday it has begun preliminary inquiries of the six the first of three possible investigative steps but emphasized in a statement it has taken no position as to the merits of the allegations or the weight of the In the savings and loan case, the eth'cs panel will probe the activities of Majority Whip Alan Cranston. Banking Committee Chairman Donald W. Riegle.

D- John McCain. Ariz Dennis DeConcini. and John Glenn. D-Ohio. Congressional watchdog Common Cause asked for the investigation.

Sen Alfonse D'Amato. will be the subject of the influence-peddling inquiry, expected to focus in part on the award of federal housing money to the senator's political contributors. A complaint was filed by a political opponent of the senator "It's a good move." said Murray Flander. press secretary to Cranston in a comment that echoed the sentiments expressed by the other five lawmakers. "The fact that they are conducting a full preliminary investigation and the fact that he will be cleared, this will obviate any charges of whitewash afterwards." he said, A preliminary inquiry determines whether there is reason to believe Senate rules were broken An affirmative finding is needed before the committee would proceed to the next level Cranston.

Riegle. McCain. DeCon- cini and Glenn received a combined SI .3 million for their campaigns and causes from Charles H. Keating who headed Lincoln Savings and Loan of Irvine. Calif.

The senators met with regulators on Keating's behalf in 1987. The government didn't seize control of Lincoln until last April 14. and the eventual cost to taxpayers is expected to reach a record level for a thrift failure of more than $2 billion. The ethics committee, headed by Sens Howell Heflin. and Warren Rudman.

had hired an outside counsel. Robert Bennett of Washington, to determine whether a formal probe should begin in the Lincoln case. Another Washington attorney. Henry Schuelke, performed the same'role in the D'Amato case. The panel said both counsels had recommended the preliminary inquiries.

McCain spokesman Scott Sellev Pitt bull owner convicted of manslaughter in attack SAN JOSE. Calif. A jury found a man guilty of involuntary manslaughter in his pit bull's killing of a 2-year-old boy in what the prosecutor said was the first such case The Santa Clara County Superior Court jury on Friday acquitted Michael Berry. 39. second-degree murder after a day and a half of deliberations.

Berry had been the first pet owner in the country charged with murder because of an animal's actions, according to Deputy District Attorney Dale Sanderson and the Humane Society of the L'nited States Berry, who could have faced 15 years in prison if convicted of the murder charge, was also found guilty of owning a mischievous animal cultivating marijuana, and keeping a fighting dog Judge James Flaherty set a January sentencing date. Berry could be sentenced to up to 4 years and 8 months in jail Sanderson told reporters he was satisfied with the verdicts and that 'I'm glad we ran with the murder charge Berry was charged in connection with the June 13. 1987. death of James Soto. his neighbor, who wandered into ihu Berry yard and was mauled to death by Berry's 4-year- old pit bull.

Willy. The dog. which was kept in a locked cell during the trial, was not as lucky as his master Willy, according to the county Humane Society, was to be killed, and was kept alive during the trial only because he was "evidence." Berry claimed during the trial that the dead boy's parents shared blame for the fact that the boy was allowed to get near the pit bull, which was tethered to a stake in the vard 'What we have is a guy who raises a dog that is bred for aggressiveness and to be a combatant." Sanderson said during Berry's arraignment "And. knowing the dog's propensity, he places him in an area accessible ARIN starts Jan.8 at new location SHELOCTA ARIN Intermediate Unit 28 Adult Learning Center will resume programming on Jan. 8 at its new location in the Indiana County Vocational-Technical School and at its sites in Kittanmng.

Apollo- Ridge. Blairsville. Indiana County Workshop. Eastern Orthodox Foundation. Arc Manor and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

A new pre-training skills class is offered at the Kittanning center. Kittanning This class is in response to the needs expressed by regional training and human services agencies. It will emphasize test-taking and study skills as well as basic skills Other adult basic education programs include literacy, brush-up skills, GED preparation and English as a second language The tuition classes will be held during the daytime as well as the evening These classes will include medical secretary subjects, a full range of computer courses, typing, shorthand, office procedures, machine transcription, accounting, business English and business mathematics ARIN will continue to provide tree basic skills assessment to enable individuals to determine their training needs A Job Seeking Workshop will be offered in March and will be available to the public. During the workshop, participants will be assessed to determine vocational aptitude and interest. A new service for clerical computer students is an individualized clerical training plan The ICTP includes assessment of basic academic skills and basic clerical skills Students will have the opportunity to select appropriate courses to reach their goals.

Counselors will continue to be available at the Job Center to discuss basic skills needed for training employment. For more information on any of the classes or services, call the ARIN Adult Learning Center at 463-1550 to all. including children." Sanderson acknowledged that there was no evidence of any actual malice by Berry or intent by him to kill the Soto boy. but said the prosecution was based on a theory of implied malice. That, he a murder conviction against someone whose actions showed wanton disregard for human life.

The state Court of Appeal agreed that Berry could be tried for murder During a search of Berry's home, authorities said they found several publications on illegal dog fighting, and a dog-sized treadmill. Loser files suit in attempt to gain court seat PITTSBURGH (APi A woman who lost her bid for one of seven Allegheny County common pleas judgeships last month has filed a lawsuit in hopes of nullifying the election. Unsuccessful candidate Shelly Friedman filed the suit Thursday along with four registered Democrats and two Republicans in U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh. Friedman lost the Democratic primary but was one of five successful Republican candidates in the May election She placed ninth in November, which seven judges were elected According to the suit, the November judicial election was tainted because candidates were placed on the ballot who had not run in the primary election The suit contends state law was violated when local officials followed the state election code in filling two judicial vacancies that occurred after the primary.

The suit asks the court to declare a portion of the state election code unconstitutional It also asks the courts to nullify the election and put the candidates who won in the primary election into the judicial posts Named as defendants, among others, are state Secretary James J. Haggerty. the Allegheny County commissioners, the county board of elections and the seven Common Pleas judges who won election, and the Allegheny County Democratic and Republican committees. said. "The senator has cooperated fully with the committee and will continue to do so.

Frankly we think they'll find there was nothing wrong with what Senator McCain did." DeConcini commented. welcome a thorough evaluation of the facts and feel confident that I will be exnerated." Glenn was out of town and not available, said assistant press secretary Paul Brmkman. Amato said he was delighted with the announcement and predicted. "My actions are going to be proven to be correct, responsible, and the work appropriate in every matter." Riegle's office issued a statement that the senator "strongly supports this review and knows it will determine his conduct to have been entirely proper." PAUL ILLIG, 69. 533 Sixth Indiana, died Friday.

Dec 22. 1989. at St Francis Hospital. Pittsburgh The son of Fred and Agnes Muller lllig. he was born March 5.

1920, at Pottstown A lifetime resident of the Indiana area. Mr illig was a member of St Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church, Indiana Having served during World War II with the Army Air Force as a B-17 pilot, he retired as a machinist after some 35 years with the Syntron Co. iFMCi, Homer City. Surviving are his wife. Stella Sopotnick Illig.

whom he married June 18. 1946; a son. Dr. David Eugene, Oregon; a daughter. Linda Washington.

DC He was preceded in death by his parents Friends will be received from noon-4 Sunday at the Frank Mihaicik Funeral Home. Indiana. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am Tuesday at St Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church with interment in St Bernards Cemetery. Indiana JOSEPH E. SIPOS, 74.

Homer City, died Friday. Dec 22. 1989. at the Indiana Hospital The son of Balint and Sophie Gavai Sipos. he was born March 20.

1915, in Lucernemines Mr. Sipos was a member of the L'nited Presbyterian Church. Homer City, and an active member of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Punxsutawney region He was a Homer-Center School Board director and president for several years He was president of the Homer Center School Board Authority which built the elementary school Having been a business man in Homer City for the past 47 years, Mr Sipos was the of Sipos Appliance, which later became Sipos Appliance and Furniture In 1971. he added a hardware store to his business Surviving are his wife.

Erma Lois Jennings Sipos. a daughter, Mrs. Al i Doris Jean i Abel. Homer City: three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother. John.

Hamburg, NY He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Frank and Barney; a sister. Sophie Griffith Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 Saturday at the Bowser-Askew Funeral Home, Homer City, where services will be held at 2 p.m Sunday with the Kev Paul Becker officiating Interment in the Oakland Cemetery. Indiana TORRES L. "TORY" SEBR1NG. 74 Cherry Tree RD 2.

died Friday. Dec 22, 1989. at Memorial Hospital. Johnstown Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 Thursday. Dec 28.

at the Long Funeral Home Cherry Tree, where services will be held at 11 am Friday Dec 29. with the Rev John Dallape officiating. Interment will be in the East Kidge Cemetery. Barnesboro okays two-mill tax hike BARNESBORO Real estate taxes in Barnesboro will jump two mills in 1990 in order to finance siate-re- quired improvements to the borough's swimming pool and to fund other recreation projects. The Barnesboro borough council voted to hike the millage to 17 mills to support a balanced budget of $621.624.

Renovations to the pool are expected to cost $45.000. other taxes will remain the same. The tax hike passed on a 5-1 vote, with council members Peter Bernard. Fred Kuzma. Gennaro Cantaloupo.

William Duriez. Sr. and Sam Rocco in favor. Carmella LaMark opposed, and George Dunchack was absent from the meeting. New three-year labor contracts were also ratified with three borough employees who are members of the American Federation of State.

County and Municipal Employees union The employees will receive raises of 25 cents per hour in each year of the new contract. The council also agreed to contribute $500 along with four other municipalities to hire a solicitor and begin the incorporation of a regional mu- nicipal authority to plan for the development of a sewage treatment system. Also participating in the cooperative effort will be Spangler Borough and Barr. Susquehanna and West Carroll townships. In other action the council: Agreed to forward a letter from the Department of Environmental Resources to the Barnesboro Shirt Factory, notifying the company it must remove ashes piled in a flood control dike.

Appointed James Keefe and Karen Gobrecht to the local business district authority to succeed Jerry Brant and Ben Root. Tentatively approved the participation of the borough's police officers in a countywide anti-drug task force, pending a review of the borough's workmen's compensation and liability insurance policies. Announced the borough is still seeking applications for the positions of auditor which were not filled in the general election. Set Jan. 2.

1990 at 7 p.m. at the First United Federal Building as the time and place for the council's reorganization meeting. MILDRED AGEY, 84. formerly of School Street. Indiana, died Friday, Dec 22 1989.

at Indian Haven Nursing Home, Indiana The daughter of Frank and Vernie; Elmira Fairman Agey. she was born JuneV 20. 1905. in Pittsburgh Miss Agey was a member of Graystone Presbyterian Church, having resided most of her adult life in the Indiana area. She had been associated with the former Murphy Co Indiana, as a sales clerk for some 25 years Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Esther Mosher and Prances Guthrie Friends will be received from 1-3 p.m the time of services Saturday, at the Frank Mihalcik Funeral Home.

Indiana, with Alan Hager officiating Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery Indiana WILBERT R. PETE" JONES, 75 Hudson. Ohio died Friday. Dec 15. 1989 A son of William F.

and Bessie Hollis Jones, he was born Jan. 24. 1914, in Blairsville A veteran of World War II. Mr. Jones was a member of the American Legion Formerly of Blairsville.

he lived many- years in Hudson where he was a plumber and pipefitter Surviving are tour children John Doylestown. Ohio: Sharon Anzaldi. Liberty Boro; Carolyn Weglage. Miamisburg, Ohio. Gregory, Ravenna, Ohio: nine grandchildren: a sister.

Nettie Jones. Blairsville. a brother. Blair Clarksburg. He was preceded in death by his wife.

Josephine Jones: his parents: a brother. Elmer: a sister. Thelma. Services were held at the Johnson- Romito Funeral Home. Hudson.

Dec 18 with the Rev Russell C. Hurd officiating. SUNDAY SIPOS, Joseph 2 p.m.. Bowser-Ajkew Funeral Home, Homer City STEFFY, Lauro B. Simpson, 1:30 p.m., Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana TUESDAY ILLIG, Paul, 10 o.m Mass of Christian Burial, Si Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church.

Indiana (Mihalcik Funeral Home, Indiana) INDIANA Births Dec. 22. 1989 Robert and Wendy Henry. Penn Run RD 1. boy: Dana McClosky.

Homer City RD l.girl Admissions Marie McQuilkin. 1671 Saltsburg Indiana: Inez Libengood, Mclntyre: Joseph Ricchiuto. Indiana RD 5: Tracy L. Metalla. 67 Carlisle Homer City: Alta K.

Dorn, 110 S. Fourth Indiana: Daisy Hilty. 1671 Saltsburg Indiana. Susan Lawson. 3 Point Blairsville Discharges Nathan T.

Morrow. Lucernemines: Joshua M. Bowser. Avonmore: Timothy Varner. Homer City RD 3: Joshua Mash.

Penn Run RD 1: Gale L. Zoldak. Homer City RD 4: John McCracken. Commodore RD 1 Pt'NXSUTAWNEY Admissions Mrs John Hilliard. Rossiter RD 1: Mrs Robert Wolfe.

Punxsutawney RD 6. Discharges Jamie Confer. Sigel 1: Jessie James. Punxsutawney: Donald Wolfe. Punxsutawney: Mrs.

Harry Holes. La- Jose RD 1: Infant Carey. Punxsutawney; Betty Spader. Punxsutawney RD 7. LATROBE Birth Dec.

21. 1989 Daniel 0 and Mary Jean McDonough. Saltsburg. girl Admissions Betty J. HarUog.

Blairsville Discharges Dorothy M. Bartlebaugh. Sallsburg I. Elsie Davis. Black Lick: Jason L.

Harteis. Blairsvilie. Martha Eleanor Heard. Saltsburg. Wilma Henry.

Blairsvilie HD 1 DuBOlS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Birth Dec. 21. 1989 Jeffrey and Jill Savior Martin. Punxsu- lawnev. bov.

FROM THE CAPITAL TO THE CAPITOL Queen Evergreen XXVI, Bobbi Clark of Armagh, right presents an Alberta Spruce Christmas tree seedling to Governor Robert Casey recently as Pennsylvania's First Lady, Ellen Casey, and Rep. Paul Wass, left, (R-lndiana) look on. The seedling from the "Christmas Tree Capital of the World," was provided by Canale's Garden Center in Shelocta' and was presented on behalf of the Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers' Association. It was purchased by the Indiana County Visitors and Convention Bureau. Sen.

Pat Stapleton (D-41) was also in ittendance..