The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 October 1984 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 24,1984

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r TOWNSEND MEETS THE PRESS — State Senator Wayne Townsend held a press conference last Thursday evening at the Wawasee Country Club where he appeared for a golf outing and fundraiser. He is a candidate for governor of Indiana. On the left is a Kendallville radio reporter taping Townsend’s views, and on the right is Gordon ("Short”) McCormick, Nappanee businessman who resides on North Shore Drive.

Outlines major issues — Sen. Townsend brings his race to the lakes area

Wayne Townsend, the Hartford City Democrat who threatens to unseat Robert Orr as governor of Indiana, brought • his political campaign to Syracuse last Thursday when he appeared at a fund-raiser at the Wawasee Golf Club. Club owner/pro Don Byrd invited State Senator Townsend here as a means of giving his campaign a boost in the lakes area Byrd called the event 'very successful,” but did not reveal how much money was raised. As much as the money, however, was Townsend's opportunity to meet with area Democrats and disenchanted Republicans He held a press con ference in the club's dining room for a number of reporters, outlining the issues of his campaign Townsend has been in the Indiana General Assembly for 20 years. 14 of these as a senator Utility Costs No. 1 A number 1 issue before Hoosiers is the higfr cost of utilities, he said T spoke'to this issue in 1975,” he said, “byt I w as a voice in the wilderness " He called utility costs a chief concern of householders and businesses alike. "The 1973 fuel adjustment charge proved a disaster.” Townsend said. The price of energy is now 20 percent of the finished product of steel.” This has had a devastating effect in Lake County, which lost 41.000 population since 1980, along with 25,000 jobs. He said Northern Indiana Public Service Co has the third highest utility rates in the country Townsend said he would ask for the resignations of all Public Service Com ■ mission members as soon as he takes office He said the PSC relationship with the Or.r administration has become one of paternalism “The members should represent Main Street, not Wall Street.” he noted Second Issue - The second most pressing issue facing Hoosiers is economic development. Townsend noted He said Gov Orr s statement that 143,000 more people are at work in Indiana than when he took office is just not true Actually, there are 18,600 less people at work, the feisty challenger said Between June 1979 and August 1984 employment in Indiana’s businesses and industry was reduced by 9 12 percent During this same period, employment in the rest of the nation increased by 6.9 percent, ‘his press release , revealed He said 150.000 people left Indiana in the last three *\ears ■ • ' s “I want an Indiana at work.” Senator Tow nsend commented He wants a higher level of per formance in what Indiana ought to be, he added Townsend said since Orr became governor Indiana has traded 47,700 jobs at an average weekly wage of $443.72 for 58,500 jobs worth an average weekly raise of $195.15 —a trade that cost Indiana workers and the Indiana economy $9,749,099 per week Third Issue The third issue is education, said the Hartford City Democrat. “We need a well educated work force to compete.” he said Indiana has dropped to 41st in educational performance and 47th in SAT scores, a college entrance yardstick. He said bettering the schools of Indiana-ts-njore ' than a matter of pumping mores money into education. He favors a broad new look at the entire educational system, with

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educators being brought into the dialogue as to what should be done. Townsend answered Nappanee businessman Gordon (“Short”) McCormick concerning Indiana’s failing roads and bridges revitalization program. McCormick is a successful auto dealer and good roads are a concern close to him. , Townsend said he favors putting the gas sales tax into a special road repair fund instead of the general fund as it is presently. “It amounts to SIOO million." Townsend said, and would solve our road problem. License Branches Not to be overlooked is the license branch scandals that have been widely publicized. "It’s a scandal,” he said, noting he wants to “sweep the whole mess out.” Townsend favors putting the license branches in a state agency and making them accountable. “You cannot buy an auto license in Indiana." he said, “without making a political contribution to a political party." He said the fund amounts to $8 or $lO million per year. Nobody knows for sure, but it’s a huge amount siphoned off for political use. He said we just have to take the

County named in $250,000 law suit

i Continued from page 1) surance carriers who will proceed with the claim. In accordance with the Indiana Code, the claim was filed on August 10 and the county has until November 10 to reply. After this date the suit can be filed by the Stuckmans in court The claim stated the incident occurred next to the entrance into Stuckman Salvage Yard, Papakeechie lake, where no trespassing signs are conspicuously posted and a chain is across the entrance, also with a no trespassing sign. It further says that at approximately 2:30 p.m on February 15, Mrs Stuckman came out of the garage at her property and saw a man walking out of the salvage yard property. This man turned out to be Gary Lewis, a reporter employed by the Times-Union newspaper, Warsaw. Mrs Stuckman inquired about what he had been doing and Lewis admitted that he had been back on the Stuckman Salvage Yard property taking pictures. Mrs. Stuckman demanded the film and according to the claim "Gary Lewis assaulted and battered Angela Stuckman by shoving his hands against her shoulder and pushing her back.” Lewis tried to flee from the scene and in order to stop him the claim Stated Mrs. Stuckman tried to restrain him but he jerked away and ran to'a waiting car, also located on the claimants’ property “At that point, Daniel Richard, an employee of Kosciusko County, got out of the waiting car and confronted Angela Stuckman. After Angela Stuckman s adamant demand to receive the film, Daniel Richard turned over a roll of film to Angela Stuckman,” according the claim. Richard and Lewis then drove away from the scene. The claim further states Lewis and Richard conspired together

license branches out of politics. X“The (license) branches managers have a license to steal. I want it cleaned up. " On a state-wide lottery, Townsend said he “could vote for one, ” but he favors the issue going into referrendum. letting the people of Indiana decide the touchy issue. He said he is tired of seeing all this lottery money going out of Indiana. Townsend Vs. Orr Given the fact that Indiana is considered a Republican state, and that President Reagan is strong among Hoosiers, and that Townsend is running against a seated governor, can he win November 6th? Townsend allowed that Walter Mondale is picking up strength nationally and in Indiana as well. Townsend said due to Governor Orr’s unpopularity on a wide range of issues, he (Townsend) is running well ahead of Walter Mondale in Indiana. “I look for a lot of ticketsplitting among Hoosiers.” he said. Townsend said he can easily overcome a 300,000 plurality favoring Reagan. “There is so much dissatisfaction with our state government that I feel I have a very good chance of winning,” Townsend said.

and acted in concert in trespassing upon Stuckmans’ residence and the Stuckman Salvage Yard and were both a part of the assault and battery. In addition to the trespass, assault and battery, the action of Lewis and Richard was harassment of Gary Stuckman who is a named defendant in a Kosciusko Circuit Court case between the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals versus Ned Stuckman; Bertha Stuckman and Gary Stuckman, a case in which Richard is intimately involved as agent of the plaintiff. Damages Suffered The claim list injuries suffered and damages in the incident. The injuries included an injury to her left shoulder, pain and suffering; general nervous shock and extreme emotional injury to Mrs. Stuckman and to Stuckman after learning of the incident. Also listed as injuries and i damages is the loss of enjoyment' of life and loss of normalcy within the home and family of the' Stuckmans. including emotional] strain, distress and discount Richard was contacted along with Paul Refior, attorney for Stuckmans. Both declined to, comment on the matter.

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Community Halloween Party Oct. 27 (Continued from page 1) JAWS lifesaving unit. The Milford service organizations have united with Campbell to plan a Halloween party with something for the whole family to enjoy. The activities begin with a donation ham and scalloped potato supper served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Unlimited supplies of pepsi, apple cider and doughnuts will fill the hardiest of appetites. Decorated cakes and carved pumpkins will be judged from 5-7 p.m. Anyone entering a cake or carved pumpkin may do so anytime Friday or Saturday at the Campbell store, said Campbell. The three top cakes and the three top pumpkins will receive awards for their efforts. Mrs. Betty Scott, auctioneer, will auction off the top five decorated cakes to the highest bidders, starting at approximately 8:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., it’s time for the ghosts, goblins and witches to appear for the costume judging A grand prize and three prizes in each category will be awarded. The categories are cartoon characters, witches, space people, goblins, clowns, scarecrows, ghosts, hobos, storybook characters, fairytale characters, movie characters, pirates and miscellaneous. Judges for the different contests are Becky Doll, Wilma Ruch, Doris Wall, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith and Carol Moore. Since this Halloween party’s main goal is to raise money for a JAWS unit, a unit will be on display from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Firemen will be on hand to explain how the SIO,OOO piece of equipment operates. The EMS will also have an ambulance on display, so people may view the inside of the vehicle. Emcee for the evening will be John Replogle Milford.

Syracuse United Way exceeds goal The Syracuse community’s drive for United Way funds has exceeded its goal, and those in charge are happy at the generous local response. The goal was $6,000, but as of Tuesday of this week $6,105 has been pledged — or 102 percent of goal — according to chairman Robert Westfall. Money can still be contributed, he said. Last year the community collected $4,500 in a similar drive. “The 36 percent increase can be attributed to a caring community and dedicated campaign workers." Westfall said. He added. "Thanks to you, it works for all of us. " He added that Kosciusko County has collected just over 92 percent of its $450,000 goal. One week remains in the drive.

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Down payment made on land for park at North Webster

By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer .■ ? North Webster Town Board officials were informed last Wednesday evening of the fact the International Palace of Sports Board had just signed its first check, of $14,000, to Walter Neilsson, as a down payment on the new park and public beach. Alice Rinker spoke to the board on behalf of the IPS board. Mrs. Rinker stated there is enough money raised to make the first payment and the Palace of Sports will'have $50,000 in a certificate of deposit to use as collateral for the loan. “We re very optimistic,” commented Mrs. Rinker adding fund raisers are being planned throughout the winter, as funds are still needed. The first project will be a dance on Sunday, Nov. 18. from 5-9 p.m. in Camelot Hall. The “Vice Brothers Band” will provide a wide variety of music and some residents of the community will be donating free refreshments. All proceeds from the dance will go towards the beach fund. Trick Or Treat Trick-or-Treat Night in North Webster was set for Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Some discussion by board members. Sid Markley, Robert James and Myron Clark, board president, was held before the hours were set. Town Attorney Rex Reed rewrote the town’s speed limit ordinance, stating the speed limit of each street, highway or portion thereof, except Main Street (SR 13) with in the town limits is 20 miles per hour. Fines can range fr,om $lO to $2,500. Mrs. Rinker commented that laws should not be made up because somebody is upset about a few things but the situation should be taken care of. “You can almost name the time and people who are breaking the speed limits.” She also said, “you can’t go back to the horse and buggy days.” Dixie Pryor remarked there w as not a street in town qualified to drive on faster than 20. miles per hour. Clark commented the ordinance is needed because Meadows escapes injuries in accident The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated one-car accident last week. According to official police reports, a car driven by Robert Meadows. North Webster, was eastbound on North Webster’s Backwater Road on October 20 when his car went out of control. The vehicle slid across the south side of the road and then slammed into a utility pole. Meadows escaped serious injuries in the accident. No damage figure to the car, or pole, were released.

there is no enforcable speed limit in town. The speed limit will be enforced after proper publications and the signs are erected. Handicapped Parking Another ordinance approved was that of providing for reserved parking spaces for physically handicapped persons. The ordinance called for a parking space located on Main Street adjacent to the town hall and no fewer than one additional space. The following places were designated for handicapped parking: The last parking space on Main Street before the fire station; one space on the south side of East Washington Street by Counting House Bank; one space behind the fire station; on the west side of Washington Street, one space in front of the United Methodist Church; one space on the alley to the east side of the Methodist Church; and two spaces on the west side of Dixie Drive at Dixie Haven. The town board requested Richard Mitchell, Tippecanoe Township Trustee, to provide the Overcrowding a real concern (Continued from page 1) alternatives already discussed by the board are changing school boundaries, moving the Syracuse eighth grade to the high school and building additional classroom space. “Our only concern is that we do not jump into something too fast or that we don’t wait too long, because we already have a problem,” said board member Marguerite Hoerr. “There’s a fine line to walk there.” Other Business In other matters, the board: • Approved plans for the $990,000 roof repair and electrical heating unit repair project. The roof repair will take place at Wawasee, Syracuse and North Webster. The heating units in need of work are at North Webster. • Approved the architectural agreement for the renovation project. The Everett I. Brown Company of Indianapolis will serve as the architectural firm on the project. • Appointed board members Phil Payne and Dave Carey to work on developing a wage scale for the renovation work. • Approved for advertisement an additional SIIB,OOO appropriation to this year’s school budget. “We feel that this is the sum we need to make it through the rest of the year,” said George Gilbert, corporation business manager. • Awarded the contract for the installation of radios in corporation school buses to Lectricom Inc. of Warsaw. Lectricom’s had the low bid on the project at $29,231.50. Gilbert reported that he hopes have the radios placed in the buses over Christmas vacation.

board with an estimation of cost, the plans for making the restrooms handicapped accessible, time consideration and what is needed and has to be done by the February 13 meeting of the town board. Mitchell sent a letter to the board stated the requirements needed to improve the town hall facilities which is jointly shared by the town and township. Asks For Extension Town board members asked Eve Payne, clerk-treasurer, to contact the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission office and request a 30 day extension for Michael Klinger, owner of Webster Off Road and Rod Center, in cleaning up his property. The deadline was October 20 before the matter was turned over to a lawyer for legal action. Klinger’s business was destroyed by fire on January 8, along with a number of vehicles there for repair. The cause of the fire was electrical in nature and there was no insurance. Mrs. Klinger was present to plead her case and ask the board’s assistance. She stated some of the debris was cleared but work was halted due to illness and her son being very allergic to bee stings. Also they are wanting to rebuild on the site and most of the vehicles there are needed for some parts or will be restored. She did state they are waiting on word about a loan. NOTE: Cinda Overmyer, Area Plan Commission Office, stated Monday Klinger’s were given until November 20 to clean up the site before legal action would be taken. Other Business J. Bradley King, Atlanta, was hired to codify the town’s or-

Time to talk about snow Any day now we may be seeing precipitation in the form of small tubular and columnar white crystals formed directly from the water vapor of the air at a temperature of less than 32 degrees F. Yes, says Lores Steury, Goshen College weather observer, it’s time to talk about snow. Though it is rare, snow has been seen in the area in October. It made its appearance one October in 1962 and left a total of 8.6 inches for the month. The average date for the first measurable (more than a trace) snowfall, is, mark your calendars, November 14. The earliest heavy snowfall recorded was on November 6, 1951, when 6.5 inches fell on the area.

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dinances at a cost not to exceed SI,OOO. King stated by letter he could have the draft done in approximately six months. He is currently finishing this task on the county’s ordinances. Quotes from Sewer Tech, Huntertown, on smoke testing and sealing manholes were tabled. The quote included 12 center per linear-foot with a minimum of 5,000 linear feet plus $1.50 per photograph. The quote for sealing the manholes was $350 per manhole with a minimum of two manholes required. Jim Lauer, engineering consultant for the town, stated he looked at the manholes and felt there was not enough seepage to warrant the price quoted. His suggestions were also taken under consideration. The radio maintenance contract with J & K. Communications, Columbia City, was renewed for 1985 at the same price as the current contract, $34.56 per month. The resignation of Jarrell (“Jerry”) Craig, deputy town marshal, was accepted. He was hired on May 7 and his resignation was effective September 24. Resolutions There were two resolutions adopted by the board. The first one dealt with the 1985 budget and reduced its figure by $12,000 from $73,103 to $61,103 to keep within the 1985 freeze of $130,691. The reduction will come out of the account for salaries of town marshal and deputies. The other resolution was to borrow $22,000 from the town’s sewage account until the December tax money is received. Mrs. Payne was given approval to request an advance draw on the tax money. The next scheduled board meeting will be Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the town hall.