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Home: Green Township. Family: Wife, Betty Jo; and three daughters: Holly Rougeaux, Heather Smith and Jaci Matz, all of Indiana. Date started at ICTC: Aug. 1, 1985. Projected final day: Dec.

31, 2005. Education: degrees in physics and math from California University of Pennsylvania and counselor of education degree and certificate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Honor rolls West Shamokin Junior- Senior High School Blairsville Middle School Page 10 INSIDE Dear Lottery Today in This newspaper is printed on recyclable paper.Please recycle. Newspaper contents copyright 2005 Indiana Printing and Publishing Obituaries on Page 4 BAYLE, Kenneth Ralph, 57, New Alexandria BOYLE, William 81, Belpre, Ohio ELKIN, Helen Caroline (Bence), 82, Indiana HANAYIK, Margaret V. (Pastir), 90, Bedford, formerly of Clymer KLEIN, Carol Ann (Eckhardt), 64, Indiana, formerly of Saltsburg STAKE, Mildred (Buterbaugh), 84, Edgewater, formerly of Clymer ZANELLA, John, 90, Derry, formerly of Cherry Tree Deaths Index world does not require so much to be informed as Hannah More, English religious writer (1745-1833) Teddy Lindsey Wagner, Mallory Hoak, Abby Summerson, Jennifer DeForno, Logan Bowman, Kylie and Kasey Boring, Amy Long and Robert Folk and John Brady, Tom Miller.

in the news There is good news today in The Indiana Gazette about these area people: Coming Friday Grab your shovels and get the lawn mowers ready! Look in Gazette for Dig In, the annual preview to spring gardening. The I ndiana azette 40 pages 3 sections Showers possible tonight; low 42. Chance of showers Friday; high 59. Forecast THURSDAY APRIL 28, 2005 Vol. 101 No.

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lawsuit charged that Dr. Douglas Fugate, in his follow-up care, failed to properly diagnose arterial blockages that cut the flow of blood to her injured ankle. The suit named as defendants Fugate; his employer, the Center for Or- thopaedics Sports Medicine in Indiana; and Indiana Hospital, now the Indiana Regional Medical Fugate operated on Horell on Feb. 16, 2001. The surgery was performed one day after Horell, a member of the rugby club at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was injured during practice.

Defense attorneys told the jury that the tissue damage in foot was beyond repair when the symptoms developed five days after the surgery. The jurors were seated April 18, heard four days of testimony, then listened to the closing statements and began deliberating at noon Tuesday. By 4 p.m., a hint of a hung jury came in a note from the forewoman asking Judge Gregory Olson what would happen if the jury failed to reach a decision and whether the panel had a time limit. Continued on Page 14 With dark clouds and scattered showers looming at sunset Wednesday evening about 7:30, a rainbow appeared in the sky over Blue Spruce Park near Ernest. It lasted for only about 15 seconds but gave a bit of joy to Ken Karpik, left, and Nathan Chilenski, both of Indiana, who were fishing off the shore at the park.

More scattered rain and clouds are expected for the Indiana area tonight and Friday. (Gazette photo by Thomas Slusser) Jahoda retiring after 20 years By BILL ZIMMERMAN Gazette Staff Writer Jack Jahoda, administrative director of the Indiana County Technology Center, announced his retirement at meeting of the joint operating committee. Jahoda, 63, will retire in December after 20 years at the school. He served as assistant to the director for eight years before becoming administrative director, a post he has held for 12 years. Attaining industry certifications for many of the programs and helping to bring the Westmoreland County Community College to the area were some of the most exciting events of his term, he said.

Continued on Page 14 SUNSHINE AND RAIN Gun up for bid Indiana County is putting a 1921 Colt Thompson submachine gun up for bid. Page 14 Hall of Famers Ten individuals will be honored in addition to the seven inductees when the Indiana County Sports Hall of Fame holds its annual banquet on May 22. Page 15 Town shocked by 10-year-old suspect in shotgun slaying By CARL MANNING Associated Press Writer HUMBOLDT, Kan. When Carolyn Moore answered the light knock on her front door Sunday night, she was greeted by a boy wearing only burgundy underwear and holding a shotgun. stood this poor, scared half-naked little boy saying me, help me.

Hide me. after Moore said. could see the fear in his eye. He said, going to get me and spank me On Wednesday, Allen County authorities said the 10-year-old boy was charged with first-degree murder in the shotgun slaying of his father. Robert D.

Hamlin, 43, was found dead Sunday night at his home near Humboldt. child said, done something really Moore said, recalling their conversation. I said, did you said, shot my The boy, whose name was not released, was charged as a juvenile and could be held until age 23 if convicted. A closed juvenile court hearing was conducted in the county seat of Iola, eight miles north of Hum- boldt, and a judge ordered the case sealed. The father, according to Moore, do anything in the world for you.

He was an extremely hard worker and took care of his She said he worked at a local factory. Hamlin was sitting on the living room couch when he was shot in the back of the head with a 20-gauge pump shotgun. His wife, Debbie, and two younger children fled to another neighbor after the shooting. Two other children were coming out of the house when deputies arrived, Sheriff Tom Williams said. He said he did not know the other ages.

The boy then walked up the road to home, carrying the shotgun with one unfired shell, authorities said. believe it to be the weapon and be testing evidence to show conclusively that it was the Williams said before the hearing Wednesday. are investigating this as a criminal offense. We are looking at anything that relates to The boy did not stand out at Humboldt Elementary School, according to School Superintendent Bob Heigele. Jack Jahoda PUTIN VISITS ISRAEL Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, met with Israeli President Moshe Katsav at the residence in Jerusalem today, but Israeli leaders had tough messages for Putin on the second day of his historic visit.

Find complete coverage on Page 7 photo) ICTC In summary Feb. 14, 2001: IUP rugby player Kelly Horell is injured during practice. Feb. 15, 2001: Dr. Douglas Fugate operates on broken ankle at Indiana Hospital.

March 28, 2001: Surgeons at UPMCPresbyterian in Pittsburgh amputate lower right leg. June 2002: Horell files suit against Fugate, COSM and Indiana Hospital. April 18, 2005: Lawsuit goes to trial. April 27, 2005: Hung jury results in mistrial. November 2005: Anticipated date of retrial..