The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 12, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 April 1984 — Page 5

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

(Continued from page 4) once-popular eating establishment, only partially rebuilt from a recent fire, has been sold to Carl and Becky Hepler. Former owner: Tom Stametz. The Heplers have their hands full, in that they also recently purchased the Kale Island home formerly owned by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Swartz, and are remodeling that property. They plan to re-open their eating establishment by May 1, and will rename it Heplers Bakery and Delicatessen. They’ll serve breakfast and lunch and Friday and Saturday evening dinners. Carl says, “I guess I’m elected to learn the baking business.” They plan a full line of home baked goods, and Hepler plans to make his own hamburger. “You’ll see,” he said, “we’re going to serve a good product at reasonable prices. He has reason for saying this, inasmuch as they owned and operated a drive-in on State Road 15 in Milford, and the Dairy Queen in Wawasee Village and has plenty of experience in the business. They remodeled the Dairy Queen extensively. A son, Phillip W.. a deep sea captain in Florida for the past 44 years and a 1974 WHS graduate, will be moving back to the area to help out in the business. - And so will their eldest son. Carl L., Jr., and his wife Catherine. Carl. Jr., is

NIPSCO declares dividend; 1 st increase in 6 years is 4 %

At its regular monthly meeting March 27, the board of directors of Northern Indiana Public Service Company declared a dividend on common stock of 39 cents per share, payable May 21, 1984, to shareholders of record April 30. This is a 4 percent increase from the 374 cents per share, payable May 21, 1984, to shareholders of record April 30 This is a 4 percent increase from the 37 1 2 cents per share previously paid each quarter since February 20,1978. In announcing the 4 percent increase in the dividend declaration, the first increase declared since December 20, 1977, the chairman of the board. Edmund A Schroer, said, “This increase is modest Our shareholders have increased investment substantially for a prolonged period of time, without any increase in dividends. “This action will not cause the need for additional relief in either our gas or electric rates. Our last petition for an increase in electric rates was filed November 30, 1982 We will only be forced to file for additional electric rate relief this year if the Public Service

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now conservation officer in Bluffton. Son Todd, 24, has not made up his mind yet, but is standing in the wings if mom and dad need any help. —o— Mrs. Louis (Leveta Dean) Babinski have moved from their home in the Ponderosa Trailer Park in North Webster to the home of Leveta’s son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Pat Dean, at 400 Parkway Drive in Syracuse, making their home there since March 2. Mr. Babinski remains a patient at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne where he recently had his right leg removed below the knee. Leveta is remembered for working many years in the Syracuse License Branch. —O'SCHOOL IS out this week for Spring Break, and while Friday was the last day before the break period, some students fudged and left Thursday evening, so we hear. They must be back in their classrooms Monday, April 9. From what we hear from "snowbirds” who came home the last of the month, the highways were clogged with cars going to Florida and those coming home.

Commission of Indiana should improvidently modify its previous decision to allow the costs in rates of our newest generating Unit 17 at the R. M. Schahfer Station near Wheatfield. “Our last petition for increased gas rates was filed November 16, 1981 Although bills are relatively high because of a harsh winter, the purchased gas tracking clause has resulted in gas rates that are actually 10.7 percent lower in March of 1984 than

Letter to the editor

We're lucky Dqar Editor: I wonder how many of us in the Wawasee area realize how lucky we are to be treated with courtesy, warmth and friendliness at the Syracuse License Branch. Roxanne Hadley and the other members of the license bureau

March of 1983. We have no current plans for filing a gas rate case either. “We hope that Congress will not deregulate ‘old’ gas or enact mandatory carriage legislation that would change our favorable gas situation, and we will continue to oppose any efforts to bypass our distribution system as we want to keep those rates relatively low in the nation and avoid loss of industrial load to the detriment of remaining customers.”

staff give me the impression that I am a valued customer rather than just another member of the endless repetition of the day’s routine. As one who has spent many hours at driver examination stations (I was a driving instructor in another state) I can tell you that I am very grateful for our license branch people. Charlie Taylor Shoplifting reported to Syracuse police Red-D-Mart, South Huntington St., Syracuse, reported a shoplifting incident at 6:58 p.m. Saturday, March 31, to Syracuse Police. An attendant at the quick mart stated three youths in the store stole two cigarette lighter cases from a display. The value is $6. Syracuse Police are continuing the investigation.

Aim fire at Hiler —

Third District Democratic congressional candidates here

By CATHY BRILL Staff Writer When three of the Third District Democratic Congressional candidates met Friday evening at the Shrine Building in Warsaw for one of a series of debates, more sounds of agreement seemed to fill the air than those of discord. However, that is not to say that among Jerry Bollinger, Steve Ross and David Barrett, the candidates who were present, there are not differences, and likewise differences of opinion. The debate began with each of the three candidates giving a one minute introduction, to briefly share his background with the audience. Jerry Bollinger,- the most recent entrant in the race, is from LaPorte. He stated he and his wife, Darlene, have eight children and five grandchildren. Raised on a farm, Bollinger has placed the major focus of his life in the business world. He is currently a contractor, has been active in social programs as a sponsor for reformed convicts, and has taken an active part in several campaigns in the Bloomington area. Steve Ross, who initiated the debates, is a Mishawaka businessman. He explained he was formerly employed as a teacher and had earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. He and his wife, Jill, have three children. David Barrett concluded the introductions. He was formerly employed by Channel 34 Public Television, but left his position to campaign full-time for congress. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. The debate which followed the introductions continued for nearly one hour and 18 minutes through a series of 12 questions. The format of the debate allowed each candidate two minutes to respond to a question. The order of answering opened with Barrett and rotated with each question. The first candidate to respond to a question was then given 30 seconds for rebuttal, following responses by each of his oppbnants. Although the audience for this early debate in the debate series planned for the candidates was small, the questioning was spirited. The questions, most of which came from forms entered by the audience, ranged from “Which one of the three main Democratic nominees for president do you support?”, to questions regarding the issues of jobs, the budget, nuclear weaponry, and current bills before congress. The three hopefuls for the Third District’s Democratic nomination seemed to all strive for the same goals, while yet during the debate they often voiced different directions to achieve them. Still similarities in the answers given to the field of 12 questions left little real room for controversy. Meet The People While each of the candidates agreed that keeping in touch with

their constituents was important, and smaller towns in the district should not be neglected, Barrett and Bollinger took a personal approach to their return visit, choosing meeting the people in coffee shops and town hall meetings. Ross, however, stated as a representative the relationship “must be on a business level.” He intends to establish mobile offices to stay in touch with the smaller towns in the district. All three sited jobs as the most important priority for a Third District Congressman, agreed unanimously that troop manuevers should be halted in Honduras and expressed the thought that the defense budget could be cut safely by eliminating waste. None of the candidates offered support directly to one of the three main candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination when a question reguarding the issue arose. However, both Bollinger and Ross agreed, but for different reasons, Gary Hart would be a good choice, and Ross mentioned having assisted Hart early in his campaign. Defeat Hiler The man selected in the May primaries will run against incumbent John Hiler of LaPorte. All expressed the beliefs that Hiler could be defeated, that the condition of transportation and the Transportation Department call for changes and that a balanced

Injection well of concern to Milford-New Paris residents

(Continued from page 1) the form of a salt water solution down the well shaft, where it will be deposited in the porous sandstone resting at the bottom. “The key word here is ‘neutralized,’” Wilson noted. He explained that a natural cap of limestone and granite should provide even more protection against possible leeching of the spent chemicals. The acid Hoskins uses is part of its manufacturing process, Wilson added. The treatment process should so neutralize the spent acid there should be no danger to nearby water tables, he said. State and federal regulation procedures are such that Hoskins is required to send such things as samples and log entries for periodic review; in addition, the well construction will be spot inspected on a regular basis, Wilson added. Along with the well, two 3,700 gallon neutralizing tanks are to be built, as well as a a filter press, he noted. “It will be a waste treatment facility just like those in other industries and municipalities, Wilson said. Hoskins was issued a construction permit by the Indiana State Board of Health in late February, he added, but is uncertain as to the date work actually got underway. Wilson noted the Indiana State Board of Health is an “umbrella . . . one of the technical arms of

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budget ammencrient would not be effective, when questions in those areas wen : posed. All were supportive of fellow congressional hopefuls, yet admitted that the debates reflected badly on Michael Sarnes. Barnes is a fourth caniidate for the Democratic nomination who declined to participate in the nontelevised debates Refreshingly, Barrett offered this approach to campaigning when the question regarding Barnes’ not attending the debates was brought forth. “I believe in running an active campaign, not a re-active campaign. I’ll just say I believe he made a mistake,” he stated. The question that likely produced the most con troversy between candidates was one concerning the line item ve o, which would allow the President to eliminate lines of legislation in order that he could consider legislation passable. Both Barrett and Ross offered that legislation such as this would break down the system of checks and balances currently existing in our federal government. Bollinger, however stated, “I think the president needs that power, that ablility to say no to some of the petty things that are being passed across his desk.” Despite the few mild controversies and the different ways the candidates see to reach the ends, those ends seen? still to be much the same.

the Indiana Stream Pollution Control Board. ” Though there are no streams involved in the: case of Hoskin’s injection well, the fact drilling is involved means the must pass Stream Board muster, he added. Plan Commission Director Byers said as far as he knows, the company is following the procedures mandated in state regulations. “I personally have received no citizen inquiries or complaints ... so far,” he added. Byers had no idea when construction of the waste treatment operation would be completed, nor could he say whether an inspection had yet been made. “You’d have to talk to the company about that,” he said. Wilson, when asked about pending inspections, said he’s currently in the process of finding out what the situation is at present and shouk know “in a couple of days.” Once the spent acid from Hoskin’s manufacturing operation is neutral zed, it should no longer have any acidic properties, Wilson noted. Asked if there would be a danger should ene of the holding tanks spring a leak at some point, he said there could be a problem. • “But not if the tanks are properly maintained,” he added. The injectior well waste treatment system H eskins is currently building is possibily the only one of its kind in the state of Indiana, Wilson noted.

Wed., April 4,1984 - THE MAIL-JOURNAL

At Large... I “A view of the political scene in Kosciusko County”

THE DEMOCRATIC Congressional Community Debate held in Warsaw last Friday evening, March 30, was the scene of some clean politicking. As questions were presented to the candidates through audience submissions, little heated discussion occurred between the three Democratic contenders who appeared for the debate. The menseemed to share the same goals, and calmly accepted the fact their fellow candidates could propose different means to goal achievement. It is possible, in fact, that the some 25 audience members at the debate witnessed what was likely the most significant part of the evening when the question, “What benefit does debating have when not all the candidates are present?” was raised. \ The question referred to the absence of Michael Barnes, who declined to take part in the non-televised debates. Clearly this would have been a chance for any one of the participants to take a shot at Barnes, but neither Jerry Bollinger, Steve Ross, nor David Barrett offered any criticism. Perhaps David Barrett summed up the spirit of the evening’s debate when he said, “I believe in running an active campaign, not a re-active campaign.” Indeed, there may have been a clear lesson at Friday evening’s debate for many of this election year’s politicos to take to heart. —o— LAST THURSDAY Kosciusko County Councilman Ronald Sharp appeared before the Turkey Creek Township precinct committeemen and vice-committeemen, at the home of Susan Myrick, at 418 South Harrison Street, Syracuse, to discuss Kosciusko County finances. As a councilman, Sharp has been under diverse fire for allowing the county’s finances to deteriorate to a dangerous state of affairs. Os course, Sharp denies this, says there is no crisis in the county’s finances • He and others think the question would never have been raised, had not Sharp filed for county commissioner from the northern district. Inspired newspaper articles have been designed to “get him,” Sharp contends, playing loose with the facts. Be this as it may, Sharp has lined up with Council President George Klinger, who has announces his intentions to seek the office of Republican county chairman, wrestling it from incumbent Jean Northerner. Others in the Sharp camp include councilmen Tom Anglin and Carl L. Latta. This could not be without opposition: Syracuse and North Webster hardware retailer Larry Teghtmeyer and Norman De Good of Warsaw have taken Sharp to task, even branding him “a liar.’’ Councilman Matt Dalton has stayed out of the fray. How all this cuts remains to be seen. But Sharp felt he needed an accounting with the “home folks,” his own township’s precinct committeemen and vice-committeemen. He also said he hopes to export his talk, “once it is polished up.” Those who heard him last Thursday evening had cudos for his first effort in this regard. z Now they have chosen to open it up to the public. A public meeting has been announced for next Tuesday. April 10, at 7:30 p.m , at the Wawasee High School cafeteria annex. His remarks will concern themselves with county finances and nothing else, its promoters say. They claim Sharp has been under such severe attack that they want to afford him an opportunity to tell his side of a story that seems less than crystal clear. Public invited. —o— SINCE THE establishmenLof the Indiana State Police in 1933 by Indiana Governor Paul V. McNutt, there has been a gray line as to just where this new police force’s jurisdiction lies. This flared up last week in the investigation of the North Webster murder that cost the life of pretty young Melinda Young of Syracuse. There were two press conferences held last Monday at the North Webster police station, one at about 10 a.m., the other at 3:30 p.m. In the morning conference Sheriff’s Captain Ron (“Frog”) Robinson, a former Syracuse police officer, sat center stage, with State Police Detective Sergeant Ray Carich on his left and Ndrth Webster Town Marshal Judy Coleman on his right. Robinson explained the case to the press, with some help from detective Carich. Then in the afternoon press conference. County Sheriff Al Rovenstine took over center stage, again with Detective Carich and Marshal Coleman. Rovenstine laid out the case for the press. To further complicate all this, County Coroner Gary Eastlund issued statements to the press from the Harris Funeral Home where an autopsy on the dead girl was being held. State police, it was learned, seethed under this “take over” of the case. This column was told it was a “state police case,” that a command headquarters was set up to coordinate all information concerning the case at the North Webster police station. The command headquarters was virtually ignored, as members of the print and electronic media moved in on the once-in-a-life-time story for such a small town. State police state they were “called in to the case” by Marshal Judy Coleman, and that they had the trained detectives, technicians and lab to give a professional approach to what appeared would be a knotty case to solve. Pronouncements continue to be given to the press from quarters other than the state police, as State Police Detective Mel Keplinger of Burket continues to grill the suspect in the county jail for additional information. All this matters little at this point in time, but the marking out of individual territories for the state police and county sheriff’s officers is something that will be as enviously guarded in the future as it has in the past. Meanwhile, a substantive motive for the brutal killing of a pretty, if errant, young girl continues. One officer obliquely commented, “We may never now the real motive.”

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