The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 February 1983 — Page 5

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TODAY’S QUESTION: What’s your favorite television show? Results of last week’s question: What advice do you have for the independent truckers? To go back to work... To bide their time, and try to work through it by lobbying, and to work through the proper channels ... Go back to work ... 1 just don’t have any use for a union ... To stay on the job so that industries can keep moving... Go back to work ... Just try to settle it peacefully... I think they’re getting hit too hard with tax money, and 1 also think the government should do a little reviewing and think a little bit more of the American people out here who are hungry ... The way the times and economy are now they should take what they get and be happy with it... I think the strike is a rather useless thing ... I don’t know what to say on that... I don’t think the strike helped much.

Elkhartan introduces - many state proposals

State representative, Robert L. Price from Elkhart, has introduced or is co-sponsoring several pieces of legislation before the Indiana House of Representatives. Sponsored pieces of legislation include: ~ HB 1388 — Provides for the appointment and election of five Public Service Commission members to four-year terms starting January 1,1985, with the two appointed members being chosen by the governor and the three remaining members elected 'from three geographic regions. HB 1405 — Restates the constitutional mandate requiring township assessors to maintain their office in the township; requires the county to furnish the township assessor an office in the township; requires that the assessor’s records are to be maintained in the township. HB 1864 — Provides for gubernatorial nominations at state conventions by delegates, elected at primaries, who have committed themselves to support a particular candidate (a delegate could run uncommitted) for two rounds of voting. HB 1868 — Establishes a state election campaign fund and allows individuals to indicate on their tax statement that they wish to divert $2 of their income tax liability to the significant political party of their choice or to be divided equally among all significant political parties. HB 1114 — Provides a procedure in second and third

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class cities for performing the mayor’s powers when he is absent, ill, injured or incapacitated. HB 1170 — Adds a third judge to a unified Elkhart Superior Court in Goshen. HB 1224 — Permits the use of computers in the selection of jury lists for the circuit and superior courts in Indiana. HB 1260 — Permits county treasurers to use “electronic funds transfer” to transact the county’s investment of funds. HB 1601 — Adds a third judge to a unified Elkhart Superior Court. with the location to be decided by‘ the county. HB 1620 — Removes the requirement that the county commissioners’ citizen member appointee to an area plan commission must be a resident of the unincorporated area of the county. Alarm at Dewart Lake home Feb. 9 Milford Firemen received a call of a possible fire at the home of Linda Nice, Dewart Lake, on Wednesday evening, Feb. 9. The home is owned by Gene Leedy, Syracuse. Firemen received the call at 8.15 p.m. and responded with three pieces of equipment and 15 men. There was no fire or damage. A malfunction in the gas water heater caused the alarm.

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BOpen Door Weekly Report From Senator John B. Augsburger

Concern over rising utility costs, incentives for math and science teachers and child restraint seats for infants two and under, were among a few of the issues covered in the sixth week of the 1983 legislative session. In the area of utilities, Governor Orr and the Republican legislative leadership threw their support to a series of proposals that could slow the rate of future utility increases as well as change the way utilites are regulated by the Public Service Commission. Among the changes sought are an increase in the commission itself from three to five members, a two year ban on the Construction Work in Progress (CWIP) proposal sought by the utilities and a provision preventing utilities from seeking new rate hikes until at least 12 months pass from the last increase granted. The bills encompassing these utility regulation changes are currently working their way through the House of Representatives. I will report on their status in future weeks as they move through the Senate. In the area of education, the Senate passed two measures its supporters say could help alleviate the current shortage of math and science teachers, as well as give the state the flexibility to address future teacher shortage areas. In a 44 to two vote, the Senate approved SB 404, which would give teachers in math, science, or other shortage areas up to $2,000 per year to repay their student loans. In a related bill, the Senate established a fund that will be

Letter to the editor

Support appreciated

Dear Editor: On behalf of the Enchanted Hills Playhouse Theatre Guild. I want to thank everyone who helped make this year’s Winter Carnival Dance a huge success. We are proud to sponsor an evening that brings so many friends together while at the same time helping our EHP summer theatre, the American Legion Post 223, and in particular, Mr. Blackwell and the

Appreciation expressed

Dear Editor: I wish to express my sincere appreciation for your excellent coverage of the wrestling season! The sectional and regional coverage was absolutely out-

used to provide finanacial assistance in the form of grants for interest free loans to eligible teachers in designated areas, such as math and science. Under this bill, the Commission on Teacher Training and Licensing would designate the subject areas in which teachers would be eligible. The commission would make awards and loans of up to SI,OOO, and recipients would be required to fulfill certain teaching requirements within the state. The Senate approved by a 29 to 21 vote a bill requiring motorists with infant children to use child restraint systems for children less than three years of age. Children three or four would be required to use either a child restaraint system or a seat belt. Violations of the above provisions would be considered a Class C infraction. Under certain conditions, violators charged under this law would have the charges dropped if they are able to prove to the court possession of the child safety seat. A resolution was introduced in the Senate this week urging the United States Congress to repeal the law that forces banks and financial institutions to withhold 10 per cent of the interest earned on savings accounts. As of Friday, Feb. 11, the Senate and House have completed 29 of 61 session days. Once again, I remind residents to contact me if they have my concerns or thoughts on issues before the General Assembly. The Senate toll free number of 1-800-382-9467. Correspondence can be sent to Indiana Senate, State House, Indianapolis, Ind., 46204.

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HOSPITAL PROJECT DESCRIBED — Bremen dentist, Charles Hassel, left, was guest speaker for the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland. North Webster. Dean Hartle, pictured with Hassel, is the local chairman for the Kiwanis Silver and Gold Project which uses proceeds to benefit International Care Organization.

Haiti culture shared

Charles Hassel, Bremen dentist, was the guest speaker for the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland, North Webster on Monday morning, Feb. 14. Dr. Hassel is a past lieutenant governor of the Kiwanis Land of Lakes Division and is presently serving as district chairman for the Kiwanis Silver and Gold Project. Together with local program chairman, Dear), Hartle, the two men are displaying some of the old silver products turned in by local club members to help International Care Organization fight tuberculosis in Haiti. The Silver and Gold Project directs collection of old silver and gold products by Kiwanis Clubs throughout Indiana. The financial assistance provided through this project will be used in Dave Russell to speak , By VICTOR R. VIRGIL c~ Extension Agent / Dave Russell, WOWO Farm Service Director, will be the speaker at the Kosciusko County Cattlemen’s annual meeting, Thursday evening, Feb. 24, at 6;30 p.m. at the Shrine Building in Warsaw. Russell replaced Dugan Fry in the fall of 1981 as the station’s farm director. Jim Martin, president of the Indiana Cattlemen’s Association, will report on state and national activities. Three directors will also be elected to the board. Meal reservations should be turned in at the County Extension Office, Courthouse, 100 West Center Street, Warsaw, or phone 267-4444, ext. 219.

research and treatment programs developed in Grace Children’s Hospital, located in Port au Prince, Haiti. Dr. Hassel pointed out that 41 per cent of the children in Haiti die before age 15 becuase of hunger, poverty, poor housing, inadequate sanitation facilities and illiteracy. These factors have also made tuberculosis a major health problem. Although Catholicism is the chief religion in Haiti, Voodoo is practiced by many inhabitants. These followers do not worship God, but believe the spirit enters the body during special exotic dancing occasions. Through agriculture, 80 per cent of the people make their living with coffee and sugar as the leading agricultural products. Only seven per cent of the population is engaged in industry and lack of refrigeration facilities prevent fishing from becoming an important occupation. ‘ V i McCleary to serve as PRESIDENT — James E. McCleary, above, 1913 Robb Road. Warsaw, will serve as president of the United Way of Kosciusko County, Inc., for the year 1983-84, according to an announcement made by H. G. <Gus) Sideris, chairman of the board. McCleary, president of McCleary Financial Corporation, wasz"lhe 1979-8# campaign chairman. He also served as a division captain for a number of years, as well as a member of the 1982 executive committee. A member of the First United Methodist Church, he is also affiliated with the Million Dollar Round Table, Top of the Table, board of directors Fort Wayne CLU Chapter, president-elect and the Kosciusko County Association of Life Underwriters and a graduate of the US Air Force Academy. His and wife, Carol, are the parents of one daughter, Katie and one son, Chris. Other officers for the 1983-84 year include Larry W. Crabb, vice president; Judy Barnett, secretary; and Greg Smith, treasurer. Executive committee members are John Canan: J. Alan Morgan; John Scott; and David Grant. Pat Oppenheim will serve as chairman of the 1983 budget and admissions mittee.

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Chinese New Year: A important festival

By PAULA STAUFFER If you enjoy firecrackers, eating, and dressing up. you would like living in China during the New Year’s holidays, the most important festival of the Chinese year. Based on the lunar calendar. New Year’s, or Spring Festival, varies from year to year, but usually falls sometime between late January and early February. Tan Pingde, a professor from Southern China who is studying English at Goshen College, said that everyone throughout the country takes off three days for the celebration. “ There is a big family reunion, everybody puts on his “Sunday best,’ and sits down to eat,” he said. “In the North, they traditionally serve a kind of dumpling with meat or ground beef in the middle,” said Pingde. “In the South, we have rice, and all kinds of meat and vegetable dishes to go with it.” And everyone eats a lot. “Every family has at least eight dishes,” said Pingde. In the past, when the holidays lasted for 15 days, the families would prepare enough food to last for the entire celebration so they would be free to enjoy themselves. Pingde said another tradition includes putting beautiful sayings on the doorways in the house. A heading of four words is placed on top of the door to indicate the content of the poems on the frame. Firecrackers Today, as in the past, firecrackers are set off in the parks of the big cities. “The people swarm to the places to see the firecracker shows.” said Pingde. According to past belief, the loud noise of the firecrackers drives off the devils. But Pingde said that today very few young people believe in this superstition.

Unemployment decreases

The Indiana Employment Security Division reported recently that the number of unemployed decreased 5.300 from November to December. The December rate of 12.9 per cent, unadjusted, represents 335,800 unemployed in Indiana, down from 341,000 the previous month. Harry T. McFarland, director of the division, said that the record high November unemployment rate. 13.0 per cent, distorted the usual seasonal pattern. Usually December is higher than November, but this year the levels were reversed. McFarland noted that nearly all of the 12 metropolitan areas reflected lower unemployment rates. Only the Bloomington and New Albany areas had higher rates for December. The director Court news The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Speeding — Stanley D. Shaw, 28, Milford, $34; Dan F. Somers, 22, Syracuse, S3B The following area residents of Kosciusko County have had fines assessed and have paid those fines in Kosciusko County Court, Jim Jarrett, judge: Speeding — Harold L. Tennant, 31, Leesburg, SSO; Kathleen K. Garman, 17. Leesburg. S4O; Philip A. Whiteman, 41, Leesburg, SSO; Timothy L. Wilson, 28, North Webster, S4O Disregarding stop sign — Kip E. Tom, 27, Leesburg, SSO

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‘ Most of the old traditions concerning the New Year’s are gone,” he said. “The grandchildren think they are stupid.” Firecrackers are one of the few remnants of the traditional holiday that remain. Pingde remembers many customs from his childhood. For instance, for holiday decorations, each family would build a shrine in the home. On the shrine was a tablet covered with red paper with the words “Heaven, Earth. King, Parents, and Teachers” written on it. “These are the things to be respected.” said Pingde. He also remembers having “special toys’’ for the celebration. “It was something like Thanksgiving,” he said. “We would take a tangerine and empty the insides, and then place a lit candle in the middle.” One other tradition can still be found today in some families: the children are allowed to stay up late over the holidays. According to past superstition, the longer the children stay up. the longer the family will live. Legend off the New Year The Chinese New Year’s holiday is based on a traditional legend. The Chinese believe that long ago an offended deity went to heaven and asked the Jade Emperor to destroy the world. But before the Jade Emperor could act, the other gods followed to intercede for humanity and to urge the gods to visit earth, and judge for themselves. Informed of the threatened destruction, the people stopped work and threw a great feast, which lasted several weeks until the people were certain the gods had called off the end. And that began the New Year celebration.

said that substantial layoffs in the electronics industry were primarily responsible for the increase in unemployment in the Bloomington area, while layoffs in woodworking establishments coupled with a seasonal decline in construction brought about a higher level of unemployment in the New Albany area. McFarland also noted that nearly one-half of Indiana’s rural counties as a group experienced lower unemployment in December when compared to the previous month.

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