The Evening Independent from Massillon, Ohio • Page 2

TWO WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6,1976 THE MASS1L.LON gALMAGUNDI Susan Lynn Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Moore of 17 Francis pi NW is confined to Doctors Hospital. She is a fourth grader at Harvey Elementary School.

Mrs. James Duvall of 200 McCadden ave NE, is confined to Doctors Hospital where she underwent major surgery Tuesday morning. Born Monday in Canton Aultman Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Michael E.

Masterson of 942 Bayberry ave NW, a son. Dr. and Mrs. Michael McCabe and children, Matthew and Christa Lee, of Middletown, were weekend guests of Dr. McCabe's grandmother and uncle, Mrs.

Floyd Eberly and Dean Eberly of 309 1st st NE. Miss Karen Cvilkovich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cvitkovich of Canal Fulton, has resumed her studies in music education at the University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz. A 1975 graduate of Northwest High School, Canal Fulton, she is director of music at the Newman Center on the college campus.

Born Saturday in Andrews Air Force Base Hospital, Washington D. to CT 2 and Mrs. Michael Darnell, a son, who has been named Christopher Michael. CT 2 Darnell is stationed in Washington D. C.

with the U. S. Navy. Mr. and Mrs.

Eugene Parker of 13630 Millersburg rd SW, returned recently after touring through the southern states. They visited their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs Hunter (Darlene) Wilson and family of Irving, their nuece and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roy (SaJJy) Caligan and family of New Orleans, Mr.

Parker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parker of Hayesville, N. C. and other relatives in North Carolina.

While enroute, they visited many places of interest. STUDENTS at South Brewster Elementary school saw first-hand Tuesday morning the equipment used to fight fires. In observance of Fire Prevention Week, members of the Brewster Volunteer Fire Department made a mock run while students were having a fire drill at the schooi. Capt. Joe Immler, Brewster VFD fire prevention officer, is shown explaining the uses of the fire ax and hose nozzle and discussing fire safety in the home with the students.

(Independent Staff Photo) Brewster VFD holds realistic fire drill at elementary school indicted by Stark Grand Jury Two Massillon men are among six persons indicted Tuesday by the Stark County Grand Jury. The six will be arraigned at 8:30 a.m. Friday in Stark County Common Pleas Court before Judge William R. Quinn. Indicted were: Carl Shane Hicks, 18, 730 17th st SW, one count each of aggravated burglary, breaking and entering, grand theft and petty theft.

Walson T. Omicinkski, 40. 755 Amhcrst rd NE, assault. Dwight Ardis, 18, of Alliance, breaking and entering. Tim Edward Shamblln, 20, Akron, one count each of burglary and grand theft.

Dale Gregory Kgan. 22, San Diego, grand theft, Joseph Luke Edwards, 53, 1110 Liberty ave SW, Canton, grand theft. Indicted in secret was Diana Lynn Rushin, 19, of 2407 24th st NE, Canton. She has been arraigned on two counts of grand theft and one count of uttering a forged document. Joins sorority Debbie Huyett of 600 Stuart st NW, Jackson Township, ia one of 93 coeds at Stetson University, who pledged I sororities during the recent "rush" period.

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Outside rates given upon request. Second class postage paid at Massillon, Ohio 44646. The Brewster Volunteer Fire Department joined with South Brewsler Elementary School Tuesday morning in an effort to make the current "Fire Prevention Week" have a lasting impression on the school's students. A fire drill was held at 10 a.m. and, though there was no real fire, school officials called the fire department.

STUDENTS cheered as two pumper trucks and the emergency squad truck rolled up to the school with sirens sounding, and firemen laid a hose line from a pumper to the interior of the school. Then students divided into three groups and five Brewster firemen briefed them on basic fire fighting equipment including a deluge gun (water cannon) demonstration and smoke masks (air packs) and emergency squad facilities. Even kindergarteners and first graders sounded well- informed when asked to identify an axe, hose nozzle Sugar Creek adopts sick leave plan The trustees of Sugar Creek Township in Wayne County established a sick leave program for full-time employes at a meeting Tuesday night. According to the new policy, sick leave for full time employes will accumulate at a rate of one and a half days per month to a maximum of 90 days. THE TRUSTEES approved a motion to seek federal funds to purchase radio equipment for use by the Kidron Volunteer Fire Department.

The place of the Nov. 2 meeting has been changed to the lounge of the Kidron Fire Station because the township house will be used as a polling place during the election that day. Bills totaling $11,486.97 were approved for payment. Advice to nursing homes Ohio Director of Health Dr. John H.

Ackerman today reminded Ohio nursing home administrators about the importance of a comprehensive fire protection program. "Relying on alarm and sprinkler systems is not enough," Ackerman said. In a Fire Prevention Week message to nursing home administrators, Ackerman urged them to take stock of their complete fire safety programs. Although most of Ohio's homes now have fully operational fire protection systems, he emphasized the need for regular fire drills, frequent inspections by home administrators, and staff training in procedures to follow in case of fire. and a smoke mask with air supply tank.

One adult observed that the children probably have gained familiarity with some fire fighting equipment through watching a popular Saturday night television show fire department paramedics. Firemen who talked about fire fighting equipment and fire safety with the students were Joe Immler, Dan Shanklin and Clinton "Red" Flesher on the pumper truck with the deluge gun and air pack equipment, Bill Laubsher on the other pumper and Chester Larson on the emergency squad truck. Joe Hibbard named 'Optimist of Year 9 Joe Hibbard, executive director of the Massillon Boys' Club, was named as "Optimist of the Year" at a dinner held by the Massillon Noon Optimist Club Tue'sflay night the Venice Spaghetti House. Some 33 members, wives and guests attended. Hibbard, who succeeded Henry Potts in the Boys' Club post on May 15, 1975, was presented with a plaque in recognition of the given him for his part in organizing the Massillon Midget Football League, of which the Noon Optimist Club is a sponsoring group.

HIBBARD was also recognized for his work at the Optimist Club's Christmas tree lot at the Stark Drive-In Theater and in other club activities. Hibbard became associated with the Massillon Boys' Club in March 1967. He came here from Hamilton, where he had been associated with the Boys' Clubs of Hamilton from 1954 to 1962 as a member, from 1963 to 1965 as a part-time physical director, and from March to March 1966 as a unit director of the Grand Boulevard Boys' Club. He served the Massillon club as program director until April 1970, when he was promoted to associate director. In October 1975, he was appointed to the first National Association of Keystone Clubs Advisory Committee.

He was instrumental in the founding of the Massillon Boys' Club's "Tiger Keystone Club" and served as a steering committee member of the 1975 National Association of Keystone Clubs' National Convention in Chicago in March 1975. The Keystone Club is a club for high school boys which operates within the Boys' Club program. The Massillon Boys' Club is a member agency of the United Way of Western Stark County, Inc. HIBBARD, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Sam House of Hamilton, is a 1962 graduate of Hamilton Garfield High School. He has attended both Miami University at Oxford and New York University in New York City. He is a graduate of the Boys' Club of America's short course and has attended training programs sponsored by Boys' Clubs of America. He received his JOE HIBBARD certification as a professional Boys' Club worker in August 1973. He is a member of Clinton Lodge 47, F.

A.M., the Massillon Umpires Association, the Association of Agency Professionals of Western Stark County, and Buckeye Chapter of the Boys' Club Professional Association. Hibbard, his wife Linda and their daughters, Lisa and Brenda, reside at 828 Franklin rd NE. Following the dinner, Ron Denman, Optimist Club lieutenant governor for this area, installed Jim Weber as president, Jim Dehnke as first vice president, Rob Rauber as second vice president, Maury Miller as secretary and Dale Harris as treasurer. Hibbard, Richie Daut and Don Carter were installed as board members. Rick Cramer, retiring president, was presented with a past president's pin and a plaque by Weber.

In his last official duty as president, Cramer installed as new members Fred Bradford and Date Gallion. Phil Fox, master of ceremonies, introduced special guest Jim Tuttle, past lieutenant governor. Bob Cottrill offered the invocation'. ENTERTAINMENT was provided by the Washingtonians, select voices from the Washington High School Advanced Choir under the direction of Miss Karen Bushman. The program consisted of American folk songs.

The group was given a standing ovation. The Massillon Noon Optimist Club meets every Tuesday at noon at the home of Massillon Elks Lodge 441. Anyone wishing to join is invited to attend a meeting. Massillon will receive $307,017 in state funds Massillon will receive $307,014 from a total 1977 local government fund allocation to Stark County of $5,100,000, according to William B. Bowman, secretary of the Stark County Budget Commission, which determines within statutory formulas the allocations of the fund.

Of the total, $2,225,310 goes to the county, $13,437 to the Stark County Metropolitan Park District, and $830,470 for poor relief. THE LOCAL government fund is derived from the following state-collected taxes: sales tax, state income tax, corporate franchise tax and the intangible tax on financial institutions in Stark County, County businessmen pay tribute to linger Stark County Prosecutor James R. Unger was saluted Tuesday by the Stark County business community for his dedicated service and innovative programs in the prosecutor's office. The occasion was a luncheon at Brookside Country Club, where Miami County Prosecutor Robert Huffman gave the testimonial address. HOSTS FOR the luncheon, attended by approximately 100, were Dwaine Warstler, Robert Vail Dan Belden, Raymond Koontz, W.

Gibbs Herbruck, W.K. Wilson, William Wenger, David Gardner, Jam'es Casner, Charles Smith, Glenn Wehl and Peter Voss. Huffman noted that county prosecutors throughout Ohio elected Unger to the executive committee of the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, an unusual tribute since he had then been in office less than a year. Huffman said the other county prosecutors knew Unger as an able assistant to former Stark Prosecutor David D. Dowd and recognize his talents and experience in both the civil and criminal divisions of the office.

"In short, the other prosecutors of the state knew Jim Unger would be a fine prosecuting attorney. But frankly we were not prepared for so much so quickly in 17 months," Huffman said. Huffman saluted Unger for the program he initiated last April to locate absentee fathers and enforce court- ordered support programs for their children which brought a tax savings of $76,000 in four months through reduced payments of aid to dependent children (ADC). The program brought a 52 per cent increase in the number of absentee fathers supporting their children. THE BUSINESSMEN also were told by Huffman of Unger's approach to the prosecution of suspects in rape cases.

Assignment of a local detective to handle the chain of evidence in the case from the hospital emergency room to the courtroom has aided in obtaining convictions, the Miami County attorney said. In addition, Unger interviews the victim and puts her in contact with Rape Crisis, a counseling service. Praise also was given for Unger's program of post- conviction persuasion which recognizes that repeat offenders are most apt to commit another crime if released on probation. Huffman said statistics show that there has been a 22 per cent increase in the commitment rate in Stark County since Unger has been prosecutor. "Programs of this sort have helped achieve a 90 per cent conviction rate for Jim Unger's staff that is, 90 percent of all felons indicted in Stark County are convicted," Huffman said.

SPEAKING for the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Huffman said, "We recognize Jim Unger as a dedicated public servant, sensitive to the needs of criminal justice. In saluting him today the people of Stark County recognize those same qualities. Your community is fortunate to have a man of his caliber as your prosecuting attorney." Voss introduced the guest speaker and special guests, who included Unger's wife Winnie and his mother, Mrs. Adolph Unger. The Rev.

Doug Patton, associate minister of Christ United Presbyterian Church in Canton, gave the invocation and benediction. according to Bowman. In addition' to Bowman, budget commission members are James R. Unger, Stark County prosecuting attorney, and John R. Hoffman, Stark County treasurer.

Bowman is Stark County auditor. Other allocations from the local government fund for 1977 include: Beach City $12,936, Brewster $13,453, Canal Fulton $22,083, Canton $967,613, Hills and Dales $7,537, Navarre $8,930, North Canton $63,038, Wilmot $3,666, Bethlehem Township $12,697, Jackson Township $10,326, Lawrence Township $10,554, Perry Township $35,336, Sugar Creek Township $11,423, and Tuscarawas Township $15,276. Stark commissioner candidates respond to tough questions By MARY WALLACE Four candidates for Stark County commissioner faced tough questions from the public Tuesday night at a town hall meeting at Golden Lodge in Canton sponsored by Local 2638 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employes (AFSCME). Fielding the questions were Democrat incumbent Norman W. Sponseller, his Republican opponent Dr.

Harry Guist, and Robert Schirack, Democrat, and Ned J. Casale, independent, both challengers of Albert M. Creighton, the Republican incumbent. Creighton did not attend because of a prior commitment. Beverly White, Local 2638 president, moderated the meeting, which started with 10-minute opening statements by each participant.

Although White asked that questions center on matters affecting public employes and those of general interst, a group of Canton Township residents presisted in questiong Sponseller in particular. about an addition to the juvenile attention center in Faircrest st, a project recently upheld in common pleas and federal courts. Asked about Ohio Senate Bill 70, which would revoke the Ferguson Act and guarantee collective bargaining rights for all public employes, only Casale said he would support the bill as written. Sponseller predicted that the bill or one similar to it will pass in the next session, but said that it "needs some changes." Both Schirack and Dr. Guist said they believe in collective bargaining, but neither commented on the possible repeal of the Ferguson Act.

All four expressed reluctance to support an all- out strike by pubic employes in departments such as police and fire where a strike could be hazardous to the public. They were unanimous in support of binding arbitration for public employes under such circumstances. OTHER CONCERNS expressed by the audience of approximately 100 dealt with the accessibility of commissioners and county welfare department operations as they relate to residents of Massillon, Alliance and the outlying areas, and the "openness" of county government. Casale said branch offices would cost too much and that he is stressing thrift in the spending of taxpayers' dollars. He suggested providing free bus transportation for 'welfare recipients and others to the Canton-based departments.

Sponseller said that the present board of commissioners is considering (he offering of some social services, including welfare, in both Massillon and Alliance. After the meeting, Sponseller said the Massillon reference was to plans for space in a social services building for many public agencies in the Lowry-Price area. Schirack pledged that, if elected, he would spend one day a month in each city and village. He also said that office space for such visits would be donated at no cost. DR.

GUIST said, "If the people want it, we'll find a way to do it." As examples he said Court Clerk Eugene Suciu set up license bureaus for the elderly in Massillon and Alliance cilh halls and Auditor William Bowman conducted properly reappraisal reviews in numerous locations throughout the county to accommodate the taxpayers. The audience also asked if the candidates would support a move for toll-free phone service throughout the county to the government offices. The four agreed that it was a good idea, and Dr. Guist suggested the installation of a (free) Watts line to county departments. Each candidate also said that he would accept phone calls at home at night while serving as commissioner.

Casale said candidly that he would not like it" unless the call was important." In opening and closing statements Casale said, "There is too much politics in our elected officials and not enough public service." He said he is after the "common sense" vote. SPONSELLER outlined accomplishments during his tenure and said he felt he had been "receptive to problems." Ricosky buys Ford woman found agency in Navarre guilty in theft Delarise Dabney, 20, of 168 Lincoln Way was fined $200 and costs and sentenced to five days in jail Tuesday after she was tried and found guilty of petty theft by Massillon Municipal Court Judge John D. Bartholomew. Mrs. Dabney was arrested Sept.

13 by Stark County sheriff's deputies, who said she stole several articles, the' value of which was not disclosed, from the Clarkins- Hillsdale store in Jackson Township. Paul R. Ricosky of Massiflon has purchased Betteker Ford Sales, of Navarre. Ricosky said the transaction was completed last week and the former owner, Robert Betteker, has retired and moved to Florida. The agency, at 525 N.

Main st, has been renamed Ricosky Ford Sales, Inc. "WE HAVE a new sign in the window, but it will be about another week before the other signs are here," Ricosky said. The dealership employs a dozen persons in addition to Ricosky and his wife Dorothe. Ricosky is serving as president and general manager and Dorothe as vice president, secretary and treasurer. The Ford agency was started in 1961 by Betteker.

Ricosky joined the business 13 years ago and has managed it for the past several years while Betteker was in semi-retirement. Ricosky, 51, has been in the automobile sales business for 25 years. He and his wife reside at 264 Gail ave NE. SchiracK, a carpenter for Republic Steel said that open communications would be a top priority if he were elected. Dr.

Guist pledged himself to "government of, by and for the people," and offered examples of his efforts in that direction while serving for 14 years on Canton City Council in the areas of streets, zoning, recreation and street lighting. Guist's opening statement drew the only standing ovation from the audience. An opportunity to meet and talk with the candidates was provided during a coffee hour which followed. Man denies two charges Charles W. VanCamp, 33, of Magnolia was released today on personal recognizance bonds totaling $1,100 after he pleaded innocent in Massillon Municipal Court to charges of driving while under the influence of an intoxicant (DWI) and a stop sign violation.

Judge John D. Bartholomew ordered VanCamp to return to court Oct. 20 at I p.m. for a pretrial hearing on the charges. VanCamp is charged in connection with a two-car accident Sept.

18 at the intersection of Kemary ave and Fohl rd SW in Perry Township. Ohio patrolmen said VanCamp was northbound on Kemary when he ran a stop sign and his vehicle struck one driven by Steven Engleman, 20, of 8550 Jacobs st SW, Bethlemen Township. Engleman was not injured, but VanCamp was taken to Aultman Hospital in Canton for treatment of head injuries. Cornel Oct. 3rd-8th COME! ARTS UNLIMITED 28TH ANNUAL ART AUCTION ARTWORK WILL BK SHOWN FROM 3RD THHOIKIH THK HTH IN THE CHEAT OKTHK CULTURAL CENTER.

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