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3 SECTION CLASSIFIEDC-4 C-10 WEATHERC-11 CROSSWORDC-12 FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1992 JOHNSONSHELBY THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS Man gets 3 years in drug plot Shelbyville defendant on probation 5 years By JERRY GRAFF The Indianapolis News DAVID MANNWEILER SHELBYVILLE, Ind. A Shelbyville man has been sentenced to three years in prison for participating in a drug sale in the evidence over the involvement of Kim Noel in the conspiracy. Jeppie Noel, 41, was sentenced to seven years in prison Oct. 8 for sale of cocaine. The same conspiracy charge had also been filed against Jeppie Noel, but was dismissed after sentencing on the sale charge.

The third man, Larry Sullivan, 41, formerly of Shelbyville, had been charged with conspiracy to deal in cocaine and sale of cocaine, but was permitted last February to plead guilty to a reduced charge of possession of cocaine. Sullivan received a suspended four-year prison term and was placed on probation after serving six days in jail. He now resides in North Carolina. (Jeppie) has been into drugs for years." Tammy Noel, the defendant's wife, said her husband is devoted to their 4-year-old son. Voyles gave Tandy a medical lab report indicating Kim Noel took a drug screening test a month ago and the results were negative.

In his closing statement Voyles pointed out this was Kim Noel's first conviction on a criminal charge. "Because of having no prior criminal history, he is someone the court could take a chance on," Voyles asserted. In pronouncing sentencing, Tandy labeled this a mitigating factor favoring a reduced sentence. Tandy noted there was some conflict Noel pleaded guilty Oct. 16 to conspiring with two other men, Jeppie Noel and Larry Sullivan, to sell cocaine in April of 1990.

Under the plea agreement he could have received up to 10 years in prison for the Class felony. Defense attorney James Voyles called several relatives who discussed Noel's family and personal qualities. Bob Noel, 31, a painting contractor, testified he had employed his brother, the defendant, calling him "a hard worker." Judy Noel, the defendant's mother, described her son as "a wonderful father" and blamed his problems on a cousin, Jeppie Noel, saying, "I know he conspiracy. Shelby Superior Court 1 Judge Jack Tandy handed an eight-year sentence Thursday to Kim Noel, 33, but suspended five years. Noel will be on probation for five years after his release from prison.

With time off for good behavior he could be released in 18 months. Awards worth noting I don't know L. Brent Bozell III and I've never heard of his magazine, "TV, etc." But Mr. was kind enough to fax me his "soundbites of the year" from 1991. They are, he writes, "the Hollywood Left's most biased, outrageous and preposterous quotes from 1991." Really? How biased, outrageous and preposterous they are depend on which direction you dial the arrow on your political meter.

Bozell, chairman of the Media Research Center at Alexandria. hints at his tilt when he says "these quotes are proof that the entertainment industry actively promotes a liberal political agenda both on and off screen." Ten quotes and there goes a whole industry. Bozell awarded his top Soundbite to director Spike Lee for saying "(Smoking crack) is on the upswing with eight years of Reagan and now Bush. And now this war. America's in this patriotic fever.

I went to the Super Bowl, man. and I wish I hadn't gone. I was nauseous with all that flag-waving and mn i JV1 i 1 airplanes flying overhead. It was like being in Nazi Germa ny at that Super Bowl. Gulf idea second Civil case mediation law wins praise The Associated Press FORT WAYNE, Ind.

A new state law will make it easier for some civil court cases to be settled with a minimum of rancor. The Indiana mediation law, which went into effect New Year's Day, permits parties to discuss their dispute outside the courtroom without having to give up their right to a trial. It will allow opposing parties to come to a give-and-take solution, as opposed to the all-or-nothing solution usually handed down in a traditional court proceeding. Allen Superior Court Judge Paul Mathias said the Idea of alternative dispute resolution is a welcome addition to an already overloaded court system. "It's uncertain what effect it will have," he said.

"It's quite clear that It's an excellent idea." Mathias said compromise is preferable over the all-or-nothing decisions made in traditional court. "Everyone can benefit from mediation." "The more complicated the case the more suited it is for mediation," Mathias said. "It is difficult to present complexities to a jury in the short time that you have the Jury's attention." James Albright Yaussey, co-director of the Fort Wayne Mediation Center, said at least 27 other states have some form of mediation written into their legal systems. "What this court rule does is establish them (mediation techniques) as a viable option," Yaussey said. The cases eligible for mediation Include those involving contracts, personal injury complaints, labor disputes, child custody fights and divorce, said Janet Mitchell, co-director of the mediation center.

"Mediation lets people retain control of the decision-making," Mitchell said. Litigants give up the right to decide in a traditional courtroom setting, she added. Under the law, either party In a civil or domestic case can petition the court for mediation. It can be court-ordered without either party's consent. In the past, both parties had to agree to participate.

If the case Is successfully settled during the confidential mediation sessions, the litigants return to court and the case is either dismissed or their settlement Is read Into court record. Vanessa Redgrave won sec ond place tor demanding a withdrawal of U.S., British and all imperialist troops in the Gulf. We must uncondi tionally defend Iraq against American, British or Israeli troops." "L.A. Law" star Amanda Mike FenderfThe Indianapolis News Donahoe made the list for saying, "I can't embrace male god who has persecuted Step on it Aerobics instructor Christy Cross leads the lunch hour step class Thursday at the National Institute for Fitness and Sport. female sexuality throughout The institute and other fitness facilities were busy as people started to make good on New Year's resolutions to lose weight.

the ages. And that persecu tion still goes on today all over the world. Lee, labeled a "racist reac tionary" by Bozell, earned a second Soundbite spot for: "I Truckers offered literacy classes think Malcolm if he were alive today, would call (Clar ence) Thomas a handkerchief- head, a chicken-and-biscuit eating Uncle Tom." Golfers, please note Actor John Cusack, in an interview with Esquire, made Bozell's list for saying, "What are politics about now? Phony patriotism and feel-good rhet oric. George Bush goes around makes it possible for drivers who are currently employed to obtain a commercial driver's license without taking a driving or skills test. Either a written test or an oral test for drivers with poor reading skills Is required now.

After April 1 however, the driving test will be mandatory. Officials are concerned that some drivers have put off taking the written test because they believe the April 1 deadline will be extended. The Federal Highway Administration's Office of Motor Carriers has Insisted the deadline will stand. A newsletter for the Business Literacy Communities reported some truck drivers are avoiding the test because of a fear of test-taking or because of poor reading or English language skills. The commercial driver's license manual, designed by Essex is written at the 6th-9th grade level with technical terms and diagrams.

"Even drivers with average reading skills and a hands-on knowledge of their trade may have lost their test-taking skills over the years or may have difficulty with the technical nature of the materials and exam questions," the newsletter noted. "Daytime Road Ready" preparation classes for the test will be offered, beginning Monday, at the lndy 500 truckstop. Classes will meet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Evening classes will be offered from 6:30 to 9 at Lebanon High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Lebanon Public Library has been designated a Road Ready preparation site and has books and audio tapes to help Spanish-speaking drivers prepare for the test. The library also has English audio tapes available for borrowing. Truckers wishing to enroll In classes or get more Information may call the library at 482-3460. The Indianapolis News LEBANON, Ind. Truckers are going back to school next week as a Boone County literacy program helps them prepare for the commercial driver's license test.

"Project Literacy: Boone County" will offer classes at the lndy 500 truckstop at the Ind. 334 Interchange with 1-65 and at Lebanon High School. Effective April 1, commercial truck drivers must hold a commercial driver's license. Truckers operating without the license will face fines of up to $5,000, along with possible Jail sentences. Likewise, employers who knowingly allow a driver to operate a truck without the license will face similar penalties.

The federal regulation will be enforced through a central computerized system with records of licensed commercial drivers. Under Indiana law, a grandfather clause massacring Iraqis and It's called collateral damage. I saw a country so bloodthirsty It began to refer to a war in which real people were dying in football terms. "I saw Bush trying to dis tract attention from the col lapse of the banking system AIDS, overcrowded prisons millions of homeless, a lousy education system. The Ameri can people were 100 percent behind It because they have Johnson commissioners nothing else to believe In." Cusack's quote "is one of my favorites," Bozell said reappoint administrators BJTZ ANDERSON.

Ind. Ander "because it demonstrates how completely out of touch Holly wood Is with the American public and what we believe in." Sire Records executlv were invited to participate on the panel. Its formation was announced by schools superintendent Jerry Hollfield. who last year made a unique promise to community businesses that hire Plalnfield graduates. Hollfield vowed if an employer who hires a graduate finds the employee lacking In any basic skills that should have been learned in high school, the school system will retrain the graduate at no cost to the Howie Klein made the list for a remark he said in an Inter lacks the inventory needed to meet surgical needs at hospitals for next week.

New council chief FRANKLIN, Ind. Joseph Vaught was elected president of Franklin City Council during the organizational meeting for members elected in November. The council Wednesday also named Timothy Dobbs as Its representative on the Franklin Plan Commission. Vaught represents the 1st District. Dobbs Is a councilman at-large.

son officials say customers of the city-owned electric utility will save about $1.9 million as the result of refinancing a 1980 bond issue. The old bonds were retired with the sale of a new bond Issue. The savings will come from a lower interest rate on the new, shorter-term bond issue, city officials said. The 1980 bond issue provided funds for power substation view with "TV. etc." Said Klein: I think Dan Quayle Is the stupidest man In American politics." mer, museum director, and De-lores Julian, groundskeeper at the county fairgrounds.

Robert Barger will continue as chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Maurice McCarty will continue as Drainage Board chairman. Commissioner Alfred Chappel will serve on the Plan Commission. The commissioners reappointed Melvln Weddle to the Board of Zoning Appeals, William Gervaslo to the Plan Commission, Helen Walden to the Alcohol Beverage Board, Tom Jackson to the Greenwood Library Board and David Ditniars, Larry Taulman. Marlene Sutton and Ha Scott to the Community Correction Advisory Board.

And George Carlln made the list for this comment: "I got an idea where we can put The Indianapolis News FRANKLIN. Ind. The Johnson County Commissioners Wednesday reappointed 13 department heads and administrators. They Include Max Knapp, highway superintendent; Michael Finger, highway engineer; Stephen Huddleston, county attorney; Robert Norrls, computer department supervisor; Brenda Smith, microfilm department supervisor, and Jack Jones, maintenance supervisor. Also Jeff Colvin, planning director; Michael Buenlng, county engineer; Gene Robinson, veterans affairs director; Wayne Handy, weights and measures lnspecti; Kelll Stropes, animal shelter warden; Mary Ann Plum- some low-cost housing golf courses.

Golf Is a meaning less, mindless, arrogant, elit Blood supply low Needs assessed 1st racist game. 1 say It's time to reclaim the valuable land BIBLE VERSE Psalm 85:13 Righteousness will go before him, sad make his footsteps a way. Righteousness is the hallmark of God. Where It Is present, there (id Is found. Prepared by Philip tevlley from the wealthy and turn it over to the homeless." The Central Indiana Regional Blood Center said Thursday that It needs donations to avert a possible shortage.

The ctiiter said It faces a shortage of all blood types and PLAINFIELD. Ind. A new steering committee is asking what local businesses want and need from PValnfield High School graduates. 'I. More than 20 business people Wonder If Hoij'II knows Car lin is a comedianr.