The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 October 1984 — Page 5

“GRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

(Continued from page 4) police had a woman in custody and that she confessed to the Hulley murder. We can find no concrete evidence where this report went out over the scanner. “There is no truth to the rumor,” said in-

Letters to the editor

Unsatisfactory report

Dear Editor: I am writing to clarify the “news” pertaining to the last North Webster Town Board meeting. It seems ample coverage was written on Mrs. Evelyn Payne’s behalf pertaining to questions I had permission to ask Mrs. Dixie Pryor. My main inquiry was in regards to why the general public has not been informed of any “public” park board meetings. The question was directed to Mrs. Pryor, as park board president, not to Mrs. Payne, as your paper had its readers believe* Why, then, wasn’t Mrs. Pryor quoted? The answer lies in the fact that she did not answer me. She, never had the opportunity because Mrs. Payne interrupted; adding her

Opinionated writing

Dear Editor: . Your approach to fair, unbiased reporting has once again fallen victim to your slanted, opinionated writing I am referring to the Milford Town Board article in your October 10 issue It would, seem that if local government had to bow to the wishes of every local paper publisher we could substitute their dedication and time for his Better yet. the Milford, Town Board might pass a resolution requiring the Mail-Journal to

Scouts at Camp-oree at Grissom Gimp

Mjlford Boy Scout Troop 747 attended the Fall District Camporee at Grissom Camp Grounds in Syracuse. Oct. 6 and 7 Scoutmaster Terry Thompson and Assistant Randy Veach took eight boys on the outing Won First Place The group won tirst place in the

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vestigating officer Tom Kitch, with reference to her connection to the murder. Officer Kitch allowed that the community is ripe for rumors of this type, and cautioned that people should be careful of what they pass on for the truth.

own comments which had nothing to do with the question on the floor. Also, why didn’t The MailJournal report that Mrs. Pryor was “given a verbal “slap on the hand” by the town board for not giving the newspapers and public a 48-hour notice of any park board meetings? The way your paper reported the meeting was unsatisfactory, in my opinion. It had the public believe that I was questioning the formation of the North Webster Park Board, which, in fact, was far from the truth! Respectfully, Lynn A. Bryant R 1, Box 656A North Webster. IN 46555

change its publication schedule to match their meeting dates I have a great deal of respect for citizens that serve their communities for little or no remuneration They often have to sacrifice their personal time to fulfill their civic responsibilities. Also. I failed to read how long the Board has met at this “unconvenient” time Please try to be more objective, not objectionable, in the future. Sincerely. Larry L Jones Svracuse. Ind

canoe foraging contest and third place in the bucket brigade. The troop is selling Trails-End gourmet pop corn again this year The corn is available in the three or four pound size ()rders will be taken through October 19 for the* popcorn, and it will be delivered between Nov. 10 and 12.

Lions plan for Halloween party Oct. 27 One of the main items discussed at the Monday nigh meeting of the Milford Lions club was that group’s participation in the community-wide Halloween Party, to be held Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Campbell Market parking lot. Also participating in this party and dinner will be the American Legion and Auxiliary, the fire department, EMTs Kiwanis Club members, Milford Area Development and Jaycees. The Lions are coordinating the evening’s entertainment, headed by Lion Dennis Wuthrich. It was noted that Ladies’ Night is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 19. Lions president T. A. Miller said Percy will be the speaker at the meeting. Euchre, Anyone? Mike Fawley and his son Charles of the Mid-Lakes Lions Club were present to invite Milford club members and their wives to a Double Elimination Euchre Tournament, to be held at the Oswego Community. Center Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 22 and 23. and Monday and Tuesday. Oct. 29 and 20. at 7 o’clock each night Prizes: SIOO, S6O. S4O and S2O. Jim Showalter was voted into Lions membership Ryan Keiper was a guest. Robbery at Turf Bar Management officials from the Turf Bar, Milford, reported to Milford Town Marshal Dave Hobbs that someone broke in and stole some items and $lO in cash. The incident occurred after 12:40 am., Thursday, Oct. 11. According to the police report, someone broke through the back door by knocking a hole through the door. Hobbs and the Milford police department are presently working to solve the case.

General assembly candidates respond to state issue survey by Common Cause

The overwhelming majority of both Democratic and Republican candidates for the Indiana General Assembly who responded to a recent statewide survey conducted by Common Cause said they favor continuing public disclosure of state license branch finances. But on the issue of whether the license branches should be removed from the control of the governor’s party, the candidates divided sharply along party lines, with 97 percent of the Democrats favoring an end to the license branch party patronage system, compared with 26 percent of the Republicans. The survey also revealed a clear, though not as pronounced, partisan split on the issue of public tax support for campaign financing. Approximately 83 percent of the Democratic candidates who responded, compared with 49 percent of the Republicans, said they supported an income tax “checkoff” for contributions to state candidates similar to the one for presidential candidates on the federal income tax form. The Democrats were somewhat less supportive of a state income tax “credit” for state political contributions similar to the federal tax credit. Seventy-seven percent of the Democrats favored this plan, compared with 45 percent of the Republicans. The survey was conducted by Common Cause/Indiana, the state affiliate gs the national Common Cause organization. Common Cause is a nonprofit,' nonpartisan public interest lobby group with more than 250,000 members across the country and some 2,300 in Indiana. At the national level. Common Cause has worked for reforms in areas such as campaign financing, open meeting laws, lobby disclosure, ethics in government, environmental protection, and nuclear arms control. In Indiana, Common Cause has been particularly interested in the license branch system and in other areas of political fund raising, according to state co-

PERC ENT AGES OF CANDIDATES WHO RESPONDED AFFIRMATIVELY ("SUPPORT") TO THE QUESTIONS ON THE COMMON CAUSE STATE ISSUES SURVEY, OCTOBER, 1984 Question Democrats Republicans Total Q #1: License Branch Disclosure —House candidates 97% 81% 91% —Senate candidates 100% 91% 96% —all candidates 98% 83% 92% Q #2: License Branch Removal —House candidates 98% 24% 71% —Senate candidates 94% 36% 71% —all candidates 97% 26% 71% Q #3: Tax "Checkoff" —House candidates 82% 45% 67% —Senate candidates 88% 64% 79% —all candidates 83% 49% 69% *Q #4: Tax "Credit" —House candidates 76% 43% 63% —Senate candidates 82% 55% 71% —all candidates } 77% 45% 65% Q #5: D.C. Representation —Housd candidates 78% 33% 60% —Senate candidates 76% 36% 61% —all candidates 77% 34% 60% Q Lobby Disclosure —House candidates 87% 67% 78% —Senate candidates 88% 55% 75% —all candidates 87% 64% 77% NOTES: 1. Total number of candidates responding ■ 142. This was about a6O percent response rate. (142 of 237) 2. About 79 percent of the Democratic candidates responded (84 of 107). About 44 percent of the Republican candidates responded (53 of 121). Os third party or independent candidates surveyed, five of nine responded (56 percent). 3. For specific information on the wording of the questions, see the enclosed questionnaire.

chairman Stephen Drendall of South Bend. “Modern campaigning requires substantial amounts of money to pursue the voters, money for polling, voter registration drives, campaign staff, and advertising most of all,” Drendall said in a Common Cause “Fact Sheet.” “the access to campaign money, and hence to the voters’ eyes and ears, is not now lair and equal. Incumbents enjoy an unfair advantage in raising funds, primarily because of special interest groups, through their Political Action Committees (PACs), believe they can have more influence by giv-

What is the role of political parties

By ED SIMCOX Secretary Os State Several years ago, Washington Post political columnist David Broder wrote an insightful book entitled “The Party’s Over.” This book traced the shrinking power of political parties in the American political system and what was essentially the loss of focus within the parties. Broder basically documented the decline of influence of the two major political parties among their own candidates and followers, as well as the public at large. This decline is sad — particularly in view of the special role that political parties have played in this country for more than 100 years There is no statement in the United States Constitution concerning political parties, yet the two parties have virtually become institutions of government as we have grown into the most powerful nation on the face of the earth. Above all else, most political scientists conclude that the primary importance of the party in our system has been the fact that it lends stability to government. We only need look at he political experience in many European countries to see that a multitude of parties has often resulted in rapid and destructive changes in governments and instability for their citizenry. This year in America our major parties and their candidates have taken clear stands on the important issues of the. day. The party platforms provide clear signals as to who and what forces in society are represented by each particular party. The candidates running for the presidency adhere for the most part to the platforms of their parties, which provides a basis for debate and discussion within the context of the political campaign. In promoting a certain stability in government and providing a basis for debate of the issues, political parties serve very useful and productive purposes. The parties are not necessarily evil entities but rather vehicles thmugh which citizens can identify and wort within the political structure.

ing money to those already in office. On the federal level, the 17 first-term Senators got almost $2.8 million from PACs in 1983; as challengers in 1977 they had gotten only $11,000.” "The same philosophy holds on the state level; ‘Them that’s got, gets,”’ Drendall said. “Indiana has an additional disparity unique to this state. The party of the governor gets a hidden contribution from every Hoosier who buys a driver’s license or license plate, well over $1 million last year. ” To create more equality in campaign financing in Indiana. Drendall said, Common Cause advocates that the contributions

Becoming involved in a political party can be a very fulfilling and meaningful way to affect the local, state and national political decisions. I urge each of you to participate in the political process. Even if you choose not to become actively involved in a political party, and have a right and duty to make an impact on the way your government is run. Above all, remember to vote on Tuesday, November 6. "> Two accidents on Syracuse streets Syracuse Police had a slower than usual week in accidents within the city limits. Only two accidents were reported by local authorities. In one of them, Kelly Gay, Syracuse, was southbound on SR 13-when her vehicle began to slide around the curve near the post office. She tried to over correct the sliding but failed to do so. The car then flipped over on its side before coming to a stop. The driver of the car quickly crawled out of a window and was able to escape serious injuries. The only other accident investigated was a hit-skip accident. According to police reports, Mike Allen stated that his car was struck by another vehicle Saturday, Oct. 13, around 12:50 a.m., at Wawasee Heights. Damage was estimated at S2OO. Complaints The only other business involving Syracuse police was the checking out of two complaints from local residents. Dave Turner reported to police that his car was stolen from the parting lot at Wawasee Bowl between 4:45 and 8:30 on Sunday, Oct. 14. But after looking, Turner located his vehicle. No damage was reported. The final complaint concerned the slashing of a tire to a car owned by Mrs. Richard Ralph, Syracuse. The driver of the vehicle stated that she went into Augsburger’s grocery store and when she returned, a tire was slashed. Damage was estimated at SIOO.

Wed., October 17,1984 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

of the license branches to the party of the incumbent governor be eliminated and that the public begin to support campaigns through tax revenues at the state level, as is done at the federal level. In addition to questions on the license branch system and campaign financing, the survey also asked candidates if they supported an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to grant full voting representation in Congress to residents of the District of Columbia. On this question, 77 percent of the Democrats said they supported such an amendment, compared with 34 percent of the Republicans. The candidates were also asked whether they supported a change in state law to require lobbyists to clearly report the compensation they receive from their employers. Eighty-seven percent of the Democrats said they supported such a change; 64 percent of the Republicans said they did. The survey questionnaire was given to 237 candidates for the Indiana General Assembly; 142 responded, for an overall response rate of 60 percent. Among Democrats the response rate was 79 percent; among Republicans, 44 percent. Thames Mauzy of HlB and Philip Warner of H 4 did not respond. (For more information about specific candidate responses or about Common Cause’s policies and programs, please contact a local Common Cause representative or Stephen Drendall (219) 234-8411,

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Exercise for fitness is important Exercising for fitness is impor- « tant for many people. But for the 36 million Americans with arthritis, exercise means more than just keeping fit — it is essential to managing their arthritis, reports the Arthritis Foundation. “People with arthritis must exercise their joints daily to ensure adequate joint mobility and muscle strength,” said Robin Boaz, R.P.T.,>volunteer of the Arthritis Foundation’s Indiana Chapter. “An exercise program that is properly designed and implemented can help keep joints flexible, help maintain muscle strength and help build overall stamina.” In addition to the physical benefits, exercise helps to develop a more positive mental attitude by improving self-image and by creating a sense of accomplishment. “Before you start any exercise program, check with your doctor,” said Boaz. “Too much exercise can be as harmful as too little exercise. A person with arthritis must learn to balance periods of exercise with periods of rest. Your doctor, working with a physical or an occupational therapist, can help you begin an exercise program designed specially for your needs.” “Exercise is only one part of the total treatment program for arthritis,” said Boaz. “Other parts include proper diagnosis, patient education, medication and rest. Together, they can keep a person with arthritis active, productive and relatively painfree." For more information about exercise for arthritis, contact the Indiana Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. Write to Indiana Arthritis Foundation, 1010 East 86th St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46240, or call 1-800-382-4536. Milford Kiwanians see film on alcohol abuse last Friday John McFarland, Syracuse, showed a film on alcohol abuse at the Friday morning, Oct. 12, Milford Kiwanis meeting. The film was entitled, “Kevin's Story.” The film depicted the life of an 18-year-old who drank too much. One night after drinking he crossed the center line and hit an oncoming car head-on. The young lady in the other car was killed instantly. The young man was sentenced to spend 40 hours a week speaking to young people about the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol. The film is scheduled to be shown in some classes at Wawasee High School in the future. President Charles Spillman opened the business meeting and introduced the guests. Dan Brown informed the Kiwanis of the eight organizations who are working on the “Firemen’s JAWS Project.” He explained kick-off for the project will be Saturday, Oct. 27, at Campbell’s IGA. The group commented the planned activities look like a great community day. Guest for the meeting was Kirk Dewart. Rich Bender reminded everyone that dues are due. The next meeting will be Friday, .Oct. 19, at 6:30 a m. in the Milford Community Building.

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