The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 February 1981 — Page 5
Home Energy Tips
When building or buying a home, energy-efficient construction should be on the top of your priority list. A little planning can save you a lot of money. For instance, did you know a square floor plan is more energy efficient than a rectangular plan? Or did ,you know improper instillation can add an extra 20 to 30 percent to your fuel bill? Make sure the walls and roof are insulated to the highest specifications recommended for your area of the country. It is also a good idea to insulate floors over crawl spaces, cold basements and garages Place your refrigerator location well away from the range and oven. If you place it in the coolest part of the kitchen; it won't have to work as hard to stay cold Consider solar heat gain when you plan your win—dow locations. In cool elfmates install fewer windows in the north because there is little solar heat gain on that side of the house ; If you live in a warm climate. remember that light-colored, roofing can help keep your house cooler
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by reflecting the sun’s rays. Have the water heater installed as close as possible to areas of major use. This will minimize heat loss through the pipes. When buying a home, ask X about the energy efficiency of the heating system and air-conditioning. An improperly maintained heating system can waste costly fuel and drop to below 60 percent efficiency. A home heating technician can do a simple series of tests to tell you how efficient your heating is and what to du to improve it. When building a home, consider installing a multifuel heating system. One progressive manufacturer, Repco Products Corporation, is marketing multi-fuel boilers capable of burning any kind of solid, gas or liquid fuel. The Hoval Vanolyt boiler not only saves on the high cost of oil, but it is also 88 percent fuel-efficient. Doing favors for people is habit-forming, in both directions.
v by G * G TRAVEL TALK
Marne Travelle stopped in the travel agency to discuss with Lem summer vacation plans and specifically about the South Carolina island resorts. “Last summer the family enjoyed two weeks in New England. We have considered returning some time to spend more time and go to the places we didn’t have time for, but we also are thinking about the islands off the South Carolina coast." she explained. “This is an interesting area,” Lem told her, “and you would find it a very pleasant and relaxing vacation spot There are a number of islands scattered along the southernmost coast of South Carolina almost like a jigsaw border, and there is a dream like quality to than A number of the islands remain wild and almost isolated but there are others that have become more than just vacation hideaways with a few recreational facilities ” “Each of these resort islands has its own personality, but all appeal to the active outdoor lover, the would-be beachcomber. and the sports lover whether it be for golf or tennis, riding, water sports, or just relaxing with a wide-range of family activities ’’ Explaining further. Lem said “Among these islands that have been and are continuing to be developed is Hilton Head It is the second largest of the islands and offers a wide range of facilities. It was named for Captain W’illiam Hilton, a very early tourist one might say. who sailed to this country from Gravesend. England, in the early 18th century. He was completely charmed by the island calling it the goodliest, best and fruitfullest isle ever seen ' English colonists settled there and by the middle of the century had staked out land and established plantations. They prospered very well from the production of indigo, rice, and long, silky sea-island cotton.’’ “Then the whole area suffered with the ravages of the Civil War and the rigors of Reconstruction. It literally went back to nature except for a few scattered farming and fishing communities About 20 years ago the developers came bringing new life to the islands This is the background of these islands which we are hearing more about all the time As one South Carolinian told me several years ago. We like our islands and we want to keep them uncluttered, peaceful and as natural as possible;’ Lem commented “Hilton Head's Sea Island Plantation is perhaps the earliest of the developments, and is the yardstick by which all other area
resorts are measured. It was created twenty-two years ago by Charles Fraser who was determined to preserve the area's natural environment and that was long before ecology' was a popular subject. So perhaps the developers respect the feelings of the natives as expressed by my friend." “Sea Pines Plantation is one of the biggest, most complete private resorts in this country and while it has built its international reputation on fine tennis and golf, there is an enormous forest preserve within the resort set aside as a wildlife sanctuary. There are other wildlife sanctuaries scattered about the island, as well. " “And then there is Palmetto Dunes, an 1.800 acre resort and residential community where residents, property owners and vacationers share recreation, sports and social events. ” “Among the smaller resorts.” Lem added, “is Fripp Island near picturesque little Beaufort which is fast adding vacation and retirement homes. Golf holidays, family vacation packates. and five-day and wee kend tennis clinics are available. This is typical of activities and accommodations on other small islands such as Edisto Island where Oristb is a seaside family resort with a good golf course and tennis center with accommodations in fully equipped cottages and lodge cabins " “Kiawah Island resort. Seabrook Island and Isle of Palms all offer such family vacation plans and accommodations." “So you see, Merrie. the people who manage South Carolina s island resorts seen genuinely committed to preserving the almost mystically serene Low Country environment. They make the people happy and also any imperiled species will ralize an assured future,” Lem concluded. “You’ve practicily made up my mind with this fascinating information. We'll discuss it at home and take a vote. Then we'll make definite plans and see you soon," Merrie said as she left with new* ideas for their summer vacation. Car hits tree A car driven by Rebecca Chaney, 25. r 4 Syracuse, slid out of control after hitting ice. struck a tree and overturned. The accident happened on CR 38. west of US 33 in Elkhart County on February 9. Damage to the vehicle was set at over $3,000
Sjpeating words of wisdom
By G. EDWARD GEANS. Minister God is tentatively scheduled for theological surgery. The surgery* will change “God the Father” into “God the Creator.” If successful, the procedure will remove from large portions of the Bible all sexist references to God. Christ, the Holy Spirit and human beings. The surgery is designed to give God a “face lift’’by expanding “the range of images beyond the masculine to assist the church in understanding the full nature of God ’ The surgery is necessary, they say. because God and the Bible have become victims of the sex revolution. Complaints have increased in recent years that a masculine cultural bias exists in both the Bible and worship services Women mo sexual prejudice intended) have gone on record as feeling inferior and virtually left out of religious life But according to the experts, with new. non-sexist pronouns. God could have a new lease on life! Needless to say. the whole proposition deserves a second opinion. After all. doesn't a person have the right to a second
Report from your State Representative
A fellow House member tells the story of a waiter at a local diner stopping him to congratulate him tor action taken by the House this week. But it wasn’t praise for passage of any bill that inspired him “You finally did it! You sent the man who didn’t belong back home and let the one who did. stay,” he exclaimed While an oversimplification of the facts, the remark summed up action in which the House defended the state constitution and refused to accept the city of Gary’s flagrant and open contempt requirements for service in the legislature. More than any proposed law. the seating controversy which has been brewing since the first session day seems to spark public attention. As you may recall, one of the first actions taken this session was the unseating of two Democrats elected in November because a select committee found they failed to meet residency requirements set forth in article four section seven of the constitution. We then passed a law which said those two vacancies should be filled through election by Democrat precinct committeemen in the two districts. In pure defiance, Democrats in
opinion before agreeing to any kind of surgery? Since this proposed surgery has such far reaching implications, it would seem important to consider observations from other sources. Better yet, it would only seem proper to consult the One on whom the surgery is proposed. Shouldn’t the “Patient” have a word in the matter? What does the “Patient” say? “You turn things around! Shall the potter be considered as equal with the clay, that what is made should say to its maker, 'He did not make me'; or what is formed say to him who formed it. He has not understanding”'? (Isaiah 29:16>, It is unfortunate that God has fallen prey to a people so insecure about their sexual identity that they feel it necessary to reduce Him to their non-sexist language It is God who does not have understanding? Is it the Creator who must now be re-created by the creature? Should one simple pronoun be such a threat that a whole new language by created? Without a doubt, we have turned things around. Perhaps we are the ones who need radical surgery, and not God.
THAMES MAUZY
House district five voted to send the ineligible candidate, Jules Taylor, back to the legislature. The precinct workers were responding to pressure from Gary Mayor Richard Hatcher.. who had publically declared he did not care what the law was. Taylor would be returned to the State House Evidence which surfaced in public hearings by the select committee showed that Taylor was clearly not qualified to serve, as he lived with his mother outside district boundaries, but used his father’s address, inside the fifth; Nevertheless, precinct committeemen in district five knowingly threw away their votes, and the House was forced to select a member on the basis of a 1926 Indiana supreme Court case. Fields vs Nicholson, which said the candidate receiving the second highest number of votes and eligible on the day of the election could be seated. It is important to know that the Republican caucus has never tried to fill those two seats with Republican candidates. This is not a partisan conflict, but rather a case of legislative branch insisting that the executive branch (Mayor Hatcher), is not above the law. When district five precinct officials thumbed their nose at the Indiana General Assembly, we were forced to select a member on the basis of Fields vs Nicholson, so that citizens in that district would not have to continue to forfeit their voice in the house. While it is regrettable that the House has had to use so much of our time on this matter, it is an important statement to make that we consider the residency requirements in the constitution just as sacred as any other portion of that document. Finding out that public officials must abide by the law like anyone else must be good news to all Hoosiers
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' Wed., Feb. 18,1981 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL
Open Door Weekly Report From Senator John 8 Augsburger
An increasing number of bills are coming out of committee and are being heard on the Senate floor. As of Friday. Feb. 13th, about 70 bills have been passed out of the Senate and sent to the House. The Senate must consider all bills originating in the Senate by the 40th day of the session. As of the 13th. the Senate has completed 28 of this session’s 61 days. The lobbying bill. SB. 12. promises to be one of the most important pieces of legislation to come out of the General Assembly this session. S.B. 12 was debated at length on the floor of the Senate this week, and passed on third reading by a vote of 46-4. The bill would stiffen accountability and reporting requirements for lobbyists in the state, and would also raise the filing fee. There are several lobbying bills originating in the House of Representatives, and some compromise between the House and Senate bills is expected. Another bill which passed the full Senate this week would clear the way for “enterprise zones” to help businesses in Indiana cities The intent of S B 172 is to help businesses move into areas of cities which currently have little or no business. An “enterprise zone” is an area exempt from certain taxes for the purpose of encouraging development in the area Commodore continues improved trend Comodore Corporation, one of the major manufactured housing industry companies, announces improved earnings for the second fiscal quarter and six months ending December 31.1980 Net sales for the three months increase one per cent to $46,107,000 and for six months sales declined three per cent to $94,043,000. Net income increased for both the quarter and six months. New income for the quarter was SBIO,OOO or .07 per share, compared to a net loss of $806,000 or .33 per share for the same quarter of the prior year Net income for the six months was $1,901,000 or .17 per share compared with $145,000 or .17 per share net loss for the same period of the prior year. Commodore President and Chief Executive Officer Ray J. Gans stated the company has continued to be very aggressive in the low-end segment of the manufactured housing business, which has allowed it to maintain sales at about the same level of the pnor year, regardless of an industry shipment downturn.
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Two bills that would create new programs in Indiana public schools were passed out erf the Senate Elementary and Secondary Education Committee this week. SB 386 would require the Department of Public Instruction to establish a program for gifted children by the end of 1982. Currently, only one-third of the public schools in Indiana have programs for the gifted. The program would include local school program development and technical and in-service training for teachers of gifted children. The second bill. S B. 139, would seek to combat the increasing problem of drug and alcohol abuse among children and teenagers The bill would require that schools teach students in grades 4-12 about the harmful effects of drug abuse and that health textbooks discuss the problem. On another subject, a bill I authored dealing with the problem of access to solar rays for owners of solar energy systems was considered with this week by the Senate Energy and Environmental Affairs Committee S B. 422 would authorize local units of govemmen* to zone and plan so that solar collectors could have maximum access to the sun. The bill would prohibit local government from imposing unreasonable restrictions on solar energy* systems and would promote the use of solar energy* in Indiana Since the adoption of no-fault divorce several years ago Indiana has had no provision for legal separation. This deficiency will be corrected if SB. 313 becomes law. Passed this week by a vote of 43-6, the bill would allow the court to order a legal separation for up to one year, and provide for child support and maintenance payments if necessary. Currently, those wishing to separate temporarily ■have to do so without the benefit of any sort of legally binding agreement, and many times the result is unfair to one of the parties involved. -. v There are a great many issues before the Senate and I welcome your thoughts on can contact me by writing carCeLthe State House, Indianapolis, Ind 46204 or by calling the Senate tollfree number which is 1-800-382-9467
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