The Republic from Columbus, Indiana • Page 1

I Mothnr'n Dnv How moms can get more respect C4 City Band turns 150 -C6 RE PUBLIC $1.25 per copy Columbus, Indiana May 9,1993 rzs Laedlffll sites ft raeiMiii oet Carol Meinczinger Childhood has wanted to be a nurse since goal nursed Th Republic photo she was 5 years old. to maturity across By Jon Gard The Republic, Bartholomew County, conducting its third search for a landfill site in four years, is not alone in its quest Landfills across the state are reaching capacity, while public and private operators trying to open new ones are facing strong public opposition and a strict book of environmental regulations. A new report by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management said 31 landfills in the state, nearly half of those in operation, will reach capacity in the next five years. Jim Murray, administrator for the Columbus-Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management Authority, said the local experience is no different than anywhere in the state. "It's extremely difficult to site a new landfill," he said.

Bartholomew County has been searching for a new site since it won an expansion permit at the existing landfill in 1989. It won approval to operate a monofill for foundry sand last year, after a three-year effort, taking some of the pressure off the existing landillL. Still, the county-owned landfill near Petersvllle is expected to last no more than about three years under current conditions. And it takes about three years to obtain a permit for a new site. Officials hope to convince the state to amend their operating permit, allowing an Increase in the height of the landfill and buying another 2Vi or three years of capacity.

Here is the situation in surrounding counties: Brown: Brown County Landfill owned by Brown County "They've been really helpful I know it was tirjng on them because Mom had always been there for them. They're just glad it's over," said Meinczinger, a 24-year LPN. "My family made the joke that they had to knock on the bedroom door to see if I was available for meeting. Balancing everything was a challenge." Meinczinger, who also served as president of the 1992-93 nursing class, will receive an ate's of science degree in nursing. She will take state board examinations in July to become a registered nurse.

By Yolanda Smith The Republic At age 5, Carol Meinczinger made up her mind to become a nurse. In 1969, she graduated from Voces Vocational School for Nursing in New York. She wanted to continue her education to become a registered nurse, but each time she tried, something happened. They moved, started a then her husband was involved in an accident But six years ago, everything fell into place, and with the support of her family, she returned -vltt work in tmi" emergency room of John- to At 7 p.m. today she will be among the IUPUI-Columbus graduates accepting diplomas.

Finally reaching her childhood goal will be a time for celebration, she said. son Memorial Hospital in Franklin. "There were so many days when I was down and tired, but finally reaching my goal is a wonderful feeling," she said. Columbus man strikes It rich Columfcus resident Dwayne Daulton was the 78th player to strike it rich on'Hoosier Millionaire," walking away with SI. 023.000 Saturday.

Daulton picked "2." the lucky panel in the millionaire round. He will split his winnings with a mend who provided the entry that was selected for the show. "I told my friend how I'd never won any entries before and he said, 'Sign the back of these and if your name is drawn, we II split the winnings, Dautton said. He plans to buy a dream home with a swimming pool and basketball goal. To your health The tonic of haalth la nn evenone' aaenda thacn rfnva a the nation's business leaders hear Hillary Clinton case for medical reform.

In today's Republic, see how soma area residents dnal with soaring medical costs in "Sick of beina Door." and flxaetlv what it takes to cut it as a nurse in "Nurs ing in their blood. The cover stories can be found on Pages Bl and C1. Police mark week National Law Enforcement Week will be celebrated in Columbus with a reception, open house and memorial service this week. The Columbus Police Department has scheduled a reception Jor retired officers 2 p.m. Thursday bi ti iv uojai imam, tiiut) snow, refreshments and comments from Mayor Robert N.

Stewart is planned. CPD will conduct an open house noon to 3 p.m. Saturday featuring Giggles the clown. Children will be fingerprinted and balloons and candy are available. The week culminates May 16 with a memorial servicerecognition for all law enforcment of ficers 2 p.m.

at the East Columbus Christian Church at Indiana Avenue and Marr Road. Road work The Columbus Utilities of-firn has announced its weeklv update of road closings caused by water and sewer installation in newly annexed areas: Motorists are advised to travel with caution in these areas: South Terrace Lake Road: Installation of new sewer house connections along Catalina Drive and Road 200S east of Terrace Lake Road. Flatrock Park: Driveway repairs and lawn restoration to continue. Eaatrldge Manor Water meter pit tnstallation along Carolina Street: deeo sewer In stallation will impede traffic on the east end of 33rd street. Tudor Addition: Cleanup operations to continue.

RrvtrvJtw Acres: Sewer installation through the 37th Street and Washington Street area: Washington Street closed at Riverside Drive. Indian Hills: Site cleanup and preparation for pavement restoration. 1tth and Elm streets: Steel erection continues on new elevated tank. North U.S. 31 water reinforcement project Site cleanup and testing continues.

Dave Barry Dear Abby Entertainment Horoscopes Obituaries Opinion Sports Weddings B5 C7 C3 A3 B4-5 D1-5 VSMMS4M For delivery: 379-5601 Toll free: 1-800-876-7811 News tips: 379-5674 then Recycle! state All on Page A4 Landfills no longer just wastelands. EPA to spend $12 million putting out fire In Gary. How many years left for state's landfills? Landfill accepted 13,450 tons last year, about four years of capacity remaining. Deca tiff1' County: 'Decatur Hills Landfill owned by John Balkema, accepted 38,671 tons last year, about 30 years of capacity remaining. Jackson: Rumpke (Medora) Landfill owned by Rumpke accepted 86,549 tons last year, about 15 years of capacity remaining.

Uniontown Landfill owned by Rumpke accepted 114,486 tons last year, closed in 1993. Jennings: Jennings County Landfill owned by Emmijean Wolfe, accepted 10,461 tons last year, about 32 years of capacity remaining. Shelby: Caldwell Landfill owned by Dana Caldwell, accepted 118,142 tons last year, about five years of capacity remaining. Johnson: No landfill. Sends its trash to Marion and Hendricks counties.

Hartsville Town Council member Mike Mitchner said the regulations will make it difficult for the town to continue the annual spring cleanup. Residents threw out two refrigerators, a stove and two large tractor tires last weekend. The items had to be removed before Dumpsters were taken to the 7 Town officials "removed the items and have since had most of them hauled away. The town paid an appliance firm $60 to take the refrigerators off their hands, and a local resident agreed to haul away the remaining metal items to recycling firms. All that remains in the town square are two large tractor tires.

This year's cleanup, officials said, was a little more successful than they thought The town last year filled four Dumpsters at a cost of about $550. This year it cost about $800 to fill six Dumpsters and part of a seventh. University In 1953 and 1954. Stie was active in local state and aational education environment and nature groups, serving as an officer in many of them. Her favorite causes were animals and environment She purchased an acre of tropical forest la Belize and adopted a whale she named Cat's Paw.

She also was active la recycling, collecting aluminum cans from friends and donating the profits to the Bartholomew County Humane Society. Tuesday, she was named Paul Harris Fellow by the Co-hirabus Rotary Club. 1 I. I Hartsville cleans up, learns dumping lesson Pattl Stler and Mark Wiley were Columbus East High School king. Mi tf 4 If fi TM Republic photo by Doitm Cummlntt and Luke O'Neill were crowned Columbus North High School prom" Students, parents capture prom memories crowned 1993 prom queen and date Richard Held.

"Christina's first prom means a lot to her mom," Ferguson said. "I like to be part of the night" Sandra Cain had videocamera In hand, ready to record her sons' XJason and Scott) first prom. They took their dates to Indianapolis for dinner, she said. The Commons was decorated Kristin Fellerhoff 1993 queen and king. From Staff Reports Parents and friends did the anxious two-step outside the The Commons Saturday evening, eager to see sons or daughters arrive at the prom.

Polly Ferguson of Columbus spotted her daughter Christina Hundley around 8 p.m. and snapped a few photos of her and By Paul Wagner The Republic Hartsville officials got a lesson in new environmental procedures when officials sponsored a town cleanup to allow res'dents clear their homes of unwanted items. Town residents filled Dump-sters with old appliances and metal goods, along with other trash last weekend, but problems' arose when they went to the Bartholomew County Landfill to unload It Officials banned appliances from the landfill and require' items such as refrigerators to have, chlorofluorocarbons removed to avoid damage to the atmosphere's protective ozone layer. The landfill also has slapped fees on the disposing of old tires to encourage recycling and must ban all yard waste under a state law that takes effect next year. Editor not: Today' editorial, crpeonn on Pagt Bi, konort tht cor, tnbuUons of Eif Ijrn Seward to the people of Bartholomew County.

The edUorial eas written and went to press bf fort Sword death Saturday. mObituarg Pagt AS Her teaching career was interrupted twice; she served as a WAVE In the Navy for 19 months during World War II and was a Joha Hay Fellow at Columbia Evelyn Seward, Columbus educator, dead at 83 with groups of red, white, silver and black balloons to follow the "Masquerade" theme. Black tuxes were the choice for most young men, while their dates preferred bold red, black, purple and green in elegant styles. "Quantum Leap" was the after-prom theme at Lincoln Center Ice Arena early this morning. From Staff Reporta Evelyn Chalmers Seward, who turned her energy to saving the environment after 40 years aa a high school educator, died at 12:05 am Saturday at a Columbus nursing home.

She was 81, Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Myers Funeral Ser 1 vice, Hathaway-Myers ChapeL Miss Seward taught Latin, French and journalism at bus High School from 1831 until retirement in 1972. A Columbus native and the daughter of the late Robert A and Hallie Brown Seward, she graduated from Columbus High School at age 15, earning all A's. liJ 14 Uwwviir.ilwiiilliUj 1829: Cum lauda graduate of E4tiar University. 1938: Master's degree in Lstin'fYom University of Michigan. 1941-72: Columbus educator, tausht French, journalism.

1976: National Democrat.c Convention delegate. 1976: Bartholomew County Senior of the Year. 1978-C2: Bartholomew Consol.iated School Corp. Board of Trustees. 1:3 and Columbus Educator's Assocation Friend of Education Award winner.

Bartholomew Consolidated School Educational HaH of Fame A-ard. Tuasdry: Named Harris Fe'iow by the Columbus Rotary Ci-o. Benjamin F. "Mickey" King Award winner. Nonh chapter of OuiU and Scroll honorary society for school jouma-sts is named for her.

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