The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 March 1982 — Page 5

"CRUZIN' AROUND 'CUSE"

(Continued from page 4> Betty is outspoken She is also regarded as a tough opp<ment when she believes someone was treated unfairly. To be a friend of Betty’s is an honor, one should feel fortunate. Not too loag ago. Betty announced her candidacy for county recorder. Many hope she gets the job. knowing she will set a good public example. The good Kosciusko County Courthouse people are in for a treat to know Betty, while the dishonorable members are in for a treatment! LINDA CROW believes store owners are sometimes not given credit ” The local retailer is sometimes a silent community member. As a part of this small group of individuals, store owners take time away from their businesses to help of financially support a wide range of community activities. The accomplishments of this small group include moral and financial support of the Syracuse Park Board during their Park Days and Winter Carnival, bringing Santa to town, spending evenings getting the old Christmas decorations ready to put up. buying trees to help beautify the uptown area and supporting many types of school activities. The most important achievement of all is taking lime to organiie at least three special sale activities a year, so the customer can benefit 100. There are very few merchants who do not support a majority, of the activities in some form or other throughout the year. DO YOU believe as Betty Dust and I do that bouquets of flowers should be given while the recipient can enjoy recognition’ Our town attorney and friend, Robert Reed, deserves praise

The Mail-Journal Employee Renita Owen Remta Owen has been an employee of the composing room since last October She is in charge of the layout of the Goshen edition of the paper’ and works on advertising composition of other publications Renita was born in Goshen and now resides in Syracuse She attended Vincennes University and lists her hobbies as summer sports, reading, latch hook rugs and cooking

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One of the good things about Syracuse is being able to know and respect a community member such as Bob Reed who has provided so much on behalf of our town. From the first day he hung out his attorney at law shingle, he's been actively involved in Syracuse, keeping busy in his office. However, he always has the time for anyone's serious problem, knowing the importance of understanding and listening to what an individual considers the worst possible experience. He gives of himself, delving time into other’s needs. This kind, considerate and comforting man deserves a gentle pat on the back and a soothing word. Os course, there are other fine Syracuse residents who also warrant a standing ovation. Another example is Joe Dock and the Syracuse Street Department. With their limited equipment the entire crew did a great job during Mother Nature's rampage LET’S ALL applaude those community members who contribute quality to our area. Carol Hurd exercises special dedication and devotion to the little people at the day care center. Jeanne Gardiner never says no to a worthwhile community project. Nancy Dalton is epigrammatic and gives talent and sunshine on a gloomy day and Betty Dust is dedication plus. Last and not least are Linda Crow, who’s always ready to promote retail activities, of which Halloween and Santa are her favorite, and anonymous writers such as this column's contributor on Betty Dust, who is little, mighty and alway s a good one to have in your corner. 1 know my appreciation for the written word has increased 100 fold after organizing this article I’m glad that this job is now someone else’s

Open Door Weekly Report From Senator John B Augsburger

"Republicans in the General Assembly reached agreement Saturday on legislation increasing aid to school districts and on a measure that would provide businesses faster tax writeoffs of depreciable property while increasing the state’s corporate supplemental net income tax.” according to State Senator John B. Augsburger (RSyracuse). "Taken together, the enactment of these bills will strengthen the state's fiscal condition, increase school aid for the next calendar year, and provide a healthy dose of reganomics’ for Hoosier business.” Augsburger said. “What's more, this comprehensive fiscal package has been put together without the need for a major general tax increase.” • Under the provisions of Senate bill 64, the school aid reaffirmation bill, approximately SB3 million in new money would be distributed to Indiana schools in calendar year 1983. Additionally, the bill creates a mechanism for school districts to take money from their Cummulative Building funds, state aid would be slightlyincreased This provision will allow schools the flexibility of using up to $9 million for energypurposes over and beyond the million increase already budgeted Regarding the fiscal measure for the business community. House bill 1436 provides for an increase from three per cent .to four per cent in the state's corporate supplemental income tax. which is applied to those businesses making a profit. Augsburger said “More importantly, the bill provides for the extension of President Reagan’s Economic Recovery program into Indiana law through the adoption of the Accelerated Cost Recovery System ACRS essentially allows businesses to depreciate their assets, machinery, equipment, and buildings, on a much faster basis than is currently the law The underlying rationale behind this program is to encourage higher levels of investment in the future.” Augsburger said.

He. added that another provision in the bill provides for a state credit for businesses who increase their research and experimentation programs. The credit, which would be subtracted from the businesses tax liability, would be two per cent for the first and second years, and five per cent for the third and fourth. "This bill is important for business in that it shows the business community that we are interested in having them come to Indiana." Augsburger said. As part of the economic package adopted by the 1982 General Assembly. Augsburger pointed out two other measures as important new laws. He noted the passage of a measure that

Fithian officially enters senate race

Congressman Floyd Fithian (D-Indiana) officially entered the United States Senate race Thursday. Feb. 25, by turning in a surprising 17.600 signatures of Indiana citizens who support his candidacy. The number of signatures was three times greater than Fithian needed to legally qualify and surpassed the number of signatures gathered by incumbent Senator Dick Lugar Fithian said he received such a large amount of support in such a short period of time because Indiana workers, senior citizens, farmers and small businessmen were all angry at Lugar for supporting harmful and unfair economic policies "Dick Lugar doesn’t represent the people of Indiana.” Fithian said "There just aren't that Ross gives statement on SAP Steve Ross. Democratic candidate for US Congress, has released a statement concerning .the proposed FY1983 budget act concerning older citizens? He stated older persons who'd rather work than accept welfare payments are in danager of having that choice denied them as President Reagan's proposed FY1983 budget seeks to eliminate funding for Title V of the Older Americans Act. locally known as the Senior Aides Program On a national level, through funds provided under Title V of the Older ‘Americans Act. 54.200 elderly- perform numerous valuable < functions, including home health care services, home maintenance and weatherization, transportation assistance, and information and referral on numerous social services. Locally. 100 low-income older persons would be thrown out of work and most probably, on to the welfare rolls at a greater cost to taxpayers. Just two months ago. Congress gave the program its seal of approval by reauthorizing it for three years, and it was signed into law by Reagan on December 29. 1981 It would be hard to see how members of Congress. Republican or Democrat, could now support a budget request by the President to eliminate the program after expressing such strong support for it earlier. For thousands nation wide, and for 100 older persons m our community, the Senior Aides Program represents the road to full or part-time employment, unsubsidized by the government.

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would speed up the collection of sales and income taxes, which will enable the state to maintain current levels of services without increasing state income or property taxes. Also of note was the passage of a bill creating a “rainy day” fund for state government, that will put aside tax revenues in healthy, robust years, for use in recessionary times. “Hie just completed legislative session was one in which many important issues had to be faced and difficult decisions made,” Augsburger concluded. "I am pleased, however, to report that both the Senate and House met the challenges head on and devised workable, practical

many oil company executives who live in Indiana. But there are millions of working people who want to put an end to high deficits, high interest rates, high unemployment and unfair economic policies. ” Fithian further leveled charges at Lugar's votes to cut minimum Social Security benefits. The two candidates have disagreed ever since Fithian asserted last week that Lugar voted four times to cut these benefits. After initially denying the charge, Lugar's office admitted that the Senator had supported the cuts, but claimed that they eliminated “double dippers" with two pensions rather than hurting needy Seniors Fithian attacked Lugar's claim on Thursday, citing a General Accounting Office report w-hich showed that 85 per cent of those on the minimum benefit were not receiving a second federal pension. Roughly 75 per cent of those on Social Security minimum benefits are women and 50 per cent are over 70 years of age, Fithian said. In part of Congressman Fithian’s statement on Thursday he added his reasons for running against Lugar are: Because Indiana unemployment lines are full of working people who want a Senator who supports economic policies that free our economy, not a Senator who supports job destroying policies Because Indiana senior citizens centers are full of elderly Americans who want a Senator who votes to preserve their social security benefits, not a Senator who votes to cut those benefits. Because Indiana farms and family businesses are full of those who want a Senator who will help bring down high interest rates, not a Senator whose deficit spending sends interest rates shooting skyward. “Clearly the Senator is trying to obscure his voting record on issues that are vitally important to the people of Indiana Clearly he has reason to hide them But more than 17.000 Indiana citizens have spoken today. And their message is clear. There is no place to hide. " $2/000 damage in kitchen fire On February 26 at 3:28 p.m the Syracuse Fire Department was called to a home on CR 29 Syracuse,, where grease on the kitchen stove caught fire and subsequently caught the kitchen cabinets on fire. However, the fire had been extinguished before the firemen arrived. 'Approximately $2,000 damage was caused to the kitchen.

Wed., March 3,1382—THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Letters to the editor

(Continued from page 4) Those men worked diligently, placing at times their lives in great danger, to save over twothirds of the complex and save homes that were very close to the fire without even a scorch mark. Most of them had worked long hours that day and had their jobs to care for the next morning, yet some of them remained at the scene of the fire until the near daylight hours. On behalf of all the members and friends of the Milford First Brethren Chiirch. We not only extend our thanks to them, but praise each one of the department members for a great job. We, the people of Milford can certainly rest assured that when a need for fire protection comes our way. we have one of the. if not the most dedicated fire departments, well trained, and ready to

Still another reply

Dear Editor: Thank you for your letter regarding legislation urging the Public Service Commission to forbid various telephone companies in Indiana from instituting "Measured Service Billing”. Please be assured that I understand your concern and that I am aware of the hardship such billing practice will place upon various business and residences. There is a bill authored in the House of Representatives (House Bill No. 1400 > that is a noncode act establishing a committee to study the question of basing

Serving our country

MICHAEL WEBB Pvt. Michael J. Webb, son of' James C. and Anna M. Webb, r 7 Warsaw, has completed training as a cannoneer under the one Ik. * * nr I Mi CANDIDATE — Dale Beery. 60. r 2 Claypool, has announced his candidacy for Kosciusko County commissioner for the southern district. The semiretired farmer opposes Charles Lynch, r 2 Silver Lake, in the Republican primary. The southern district incumbent. Gerald Smalley, will not seek reelection. Beery has served on the Monroe Township AdvisoryBoard for 16 years and served on the Kosciusko Community Hospital Board of Directors for five years. He is president of the board of Youth Film Industry , a non-profit organization based in Kendallville, and a member of the Packerton United Methodist Church where he is leader of the youth group. He was a partner in Akron Foundry until 1974. A native of Lancaster. Ohio. Beery has lived in Kosciusko County since 1946. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1939. His wife. Thelma, is a registered nurse at Mason Health Care Facility in Warsaw. The couple have five children: Paul. 35. r I Claypool: .Asenath Wilson. 33. Bel Air. Ohio: Marie. 31. Los .Angeles: Douglas. 29. Tar*ill; and Leon. 27. lowa. (Photo by Terri Chilcote >

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handle any situation that might confront us. I would also like to thank our Town Police Department. Dave Hobbs, for all his efforts in assisting the fire department and patroling the streets during the fire and following. To those who called in the fire alarm, those who have offered assistance in anyway, and the men and women of our own congregation who came out and helped in so many ways that night, we have a community of wonderful people, a town, Milford, and as a citizen and a pastor of one of the churches, I am proud to be a part of you? With God's help and the continued general positive attitude 1 see and feel, we ll always have a town we can be proud of. Paul D. Tinkel, pastor. Milford First Brethren Church

telephone rates on measured telephone service; and prohibiting the Public Service Commission from basing telephone rates on measured telephone service. I plan to keep close tabs on its progress and study all the effects that the bill may have. Thank you for writing concerning the issue. I understand your position and I will keep it in mind when this legislation comes before the Senate. Sincerely. John B. Augsburger State Senator

station unit training program at the U.S. Army Field Artillery school. Fort Sill, Okla. His wife, Beth, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Reiff, r 1 Warsaw. The private is a 1976 graduate of Wawasee High School. Syracuse. JAMES TOBIAS Senior Airman James A. Tobias, son of Ronald J. Tobias, r 5 Syracuse, has reenlisted in the U.S. Air Force after bang selected for career status. TODD BRUNNER Airman Todd A. Brunner, son of Judy A Bame, r 1 Pierceton, has graduated from the U.S. Air Force aircraft maintenance specialist course at Chanute Air Force Base. 111. He is a 1981 graduate of Wawasee High School. Syracuse.

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