The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 50, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 December 1985 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 11,1985

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Stability in unemployment rote

By R. L. KOHLS One of the more positive developments of the past 12 months has been the stability of the unemployment rate. In October this year the U.S. civilian unemployment rate was 7.1 percent —a year ago it was 7.3 percent. This decline has occurred in spite of sluggish growth in the economy of about 2.5 percent. Historically, it has been assumed that the economy must grow at about a 3 percent rate in order to hold unemployment constant. As usual, the average unemployment figure hides wide variation among different groups and geographic regions. The unemployment rate for adult men and women was about 6.2 percent. We have to go back to early 1980 to do better. Unemployment rates for teenagers and blacks remain high at 20 percent and 15 percent. These groups tend to be a* chronic employment problem. However, these unemployment rates are better than they have been since 1980. The nearly stable unemployment rate means that new jobs have been created just slightly faster than the increase in the labor force during the past year. Our official labor force estimate, against which the unemployment percentage is calculated, for many years has grown faster than the population. The percent of our population that is working is about 60 percent —a record high. During the past year more than two million additional jobs have been created. The following shows where these increases are occurring and how we employ our people: The greatest creation of new jobs is occurring in the trade and service businesses of the country. This trend has been going on for a

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Employ. Change Total Employ. Thousands As % Os Total Mining, construction 289 5.3 Transportation, utilities 96 4.9 Wholesale/retail trade 1069 21.7 Finance, real estate 265 5.6 Services, all types 1215 20.6 Federal government 75 2.7 State governments 255 12.5 Manufacturing —212 18.1 Farming —172 2.9 Self Employed —856 5.7 2024 100.0

long time. Nearly 3 of 5 employed people now have trades, services and government. The weak areas in the above picture are in the manufacturing industries, farming and the selfemployed. It doesn’t take much reading of the daily news to learn that many manufacturing businesses are having problems and are facing heavy competition from imported products. This lack of growth of employment in the goods manufacturing industries is not new and has been developing for many years. The decline in agricultural employment also has been going on for a long period. The decline in the self-employed is really an indicator of employment strength. When times are hard and jobs scarce, many enter business for themselves. This often is a stop-gap measure until other jobs open up. News reports carry many stories about state governors and city officials vying with each other to secure a new, large manufacturing plant. While this makes headline news, it is useful to keep in mind that much of the growth in jobs is proceeding quietly among smaller and midsized businesses serving us in ways other than producing autos and products. Most economic forecasters are looking forward to somewhat im-

proved economic growth in 1986. This, if it comes to pass, should result in a further reduction in the average unemployment rate. The best unemployment records in the past 10 years were in 1974 and 1979 when the unemployment rates were 5.6 percent and 5.8 percent. During these years the unemployment rate for adult men and women averaged about 4.8 percent. However, it is doubtful whether we can match these levels in the year ahead.

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North Webster's — Ace Hardware moving to a new location

Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware, North Webster, will be moving to a new location in the near future. The former Lancelot Lounge on SR 13 at the south edge of North Webster will be the new site for Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware by a projected date of April 1986. Larry Teghtmeyer, owner, will be appearing before the Kosciusko County Economic Development Commission Thursday, Dec. 12, on a proposed financing of economic development facilities for the issuance of $420,000 Economic Development Bonds from the County Board of Commissioners. The bonds, with no obligation to the county commissioners, will be used towards the purchase of land, site preparation, acquisition of the building, construction of an addition and acquisition of equipment for sale and retail of NEW BANK MANAGER — Dick Conroy, Rochester, has been named bank manager for First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Wabash, Syracuse Branch. He took over as manager on Monday, Dec. 9. Conroy has over 12 years experience in the banking business serving as an account executive for United Guaranty, a mortgage insurance company, and most recently was a mortgage loan originator for Indiana Federal Savings and Loan in the Rochester, Plymouth and Warsaw areas. Conroy and his wife, CheuL have two daughters, Amy, Iff; * and Melissa, 14; and are planning to move to the Syracuse area sometime after the first of the year. The Conroy family has resided for the past 12 years in Rochester where he was president of Family Service Association, a member of the Elks and Kiwanis and on the finance committee and board of trustees at Grace United Methodist Church.

NEW ACE SYMBOL hardware and home supplies. The site is a 1.175 acre tract of land which was designated as an Economic Development Target area by the North Webster Town Board in October. Teghtmeyer stated the relocation of the stgre will provide two additional jobs in the first year and two jobs in the second year. The current location has between 5,000 and 6,000 square feet of sales floor and once the remodeling of the former lounge is completed the sales floor will be increased to 9,000 square feet and includes enlarging the building with a 56-foot expansion. One Os Two The store’s move is also a part of “Ace Store Os the Future Program.” There are 40 stores involved nationwide and the North Webster store was chosen as one of two stores in the state for the program. This program will include the latest Ace store decor and merchandising making Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware the

Guns: Popular Christmas item

The success of the U.S. Olympic Shooting Team during the 1984 Olympics increased interest among young people in shooting sports. As a result, guns have become a popular Christmas item. The National Rifle Association strongly encourages parents intending to introduce their youngsters to recreational shooting to follow these safety tips on Christmas Day: — Contact your local gun club or the National Rifle Association and make arrangements for your youngster to attend a basic gun safety handling course as soon after Christmas as possible. — Include a variety of safety brochures and books along with the new gun and, together with your youngster, carefully read through the information. — Set aside time to discuss safety and responsible gun ownership. Clearly define the conditions under which the gun may be handled and fired. — Refrain from buying BBs or

largest retail sales store in the North Webster area. The store of the future program will allow Ace to modernize its store to make it easier for the shopper with circular isles exposing die customer to all departments. The basic hardware departments will be expanded to provide a more complete hardware center as will the building material department, allowing for more bulk items at a better price. There will also be a larger outside selling area. Teghtmeyer remarked the new store will make the staff more efficient and productive with economic factors built in the store and gearing up for a more dollar conscious customer in the merchandising approach. There will be more promotions from Ace Hardware, sales and a better price structure for customers. A rental department of power tools, lawn and garden tools, just to name a few will be available and will build upon the public’s demand of rental items. Such items which would be available include power drills, hand saws, circular saws, posthole diggers, hedge trimmers, or power drain augers. Dennis Wagoner, manager of the current North Webster store, will remain manager of the new location. Darle Hoover will handle the merchandising and setting up of the Store of the Future concept. Teghtmeyer remarked he will be trying to find a use for the existing Ace hardware store once the move is complete and is gearing towards bringing in another business to North Webster.

other ammunition until your youngster has attended a basic firearm safety course. — After the gun has been unwrapped and whenever you handle it, always: 1) Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 2) Keep your finger off the trigger. 3) Keep the action open and unloaded. 4) Treat every gun as if it is loaded. Training programs, brochures, books, and the parents’ personal involvement are all effective ways of educating the junior shooter on the importance of handling his or her newest Christmas present with respect. For further information about gun safety programs contact the Education and Training Department, 1600 Rhode Island Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, or phone 202-828-6280. Santa to visit Syracuse library By BONNIE BJELLA Children’s Librarian Santa will make his yearly visit to the story hour at the Syracuse Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 1 p.m. A special movie will be features, entitled “The Little Brown Burro.” Among the many new books in the children’s department are: “Where’s My Blankie?” by Anna Dickson “Fly Free” by C. S. Adler “Tree Flowers* 4 by Carol Lerner “Paris, Pee Wee and Big Dog” by Caroline Birch “Comets, Meteors and Asteroids; Rocks in Space” by David J. Darling “The Galaxies, Cities of Stars” by David J. Darling “The New Astronomy: An Ever Changing Universe 44 by Eth Clifford 44 A Night Without Stars” by James Howe “Harvey’s Horrible Snake Disaster” by Eth Clifford. There will be a delayed opening at the library on Friday, Dec. 13. We will open at 1:30 instead of 12 noon. This will allow the librarians to attend a workshop. Please note the holiday hours. The library will be open from 12 noon until 3 p.m. December 24 and December 31. Unbelievable Seeing ourselves as others see us wouldn’t do any good. We wouldn’t believe it. —Scoop, Winter Harbor Maine

CHARITY AUCTION December 14th Atflie Lakeland Youth Center 10 A.M. Items ore being donated for a charity auction to be held December 14 at 10 a.rn. in Syracuse. Proceeds from the auction will go to Jo Small a local teacher who yrill be going to Hong Kong as a missionary in April. So if you still have some Christmas shopping to do, please come on down and take advantage of the bargains I Already donated items Include: 10-speed bicycle, portable Brother typewriter, small desk, used church van, small air conditioner, 2 manual, floor model marimba, two oak end tables w/inatching coffee table, and many other furniture and household items. If you would care to donate anything, coll 658-9151 for pick up or drop it off at the Christian Church of Milford.

Under the . . . JplOi Courthouse Dome .Mb By Ron Sharp

PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS INCREASE BY MORE THAN FOUR PERCENT — Kosciusko County property assessments for 1985 increased by .0428 over last year. Real and personal property in 1985 was listed at $382,881,140 as compared to $367,168,850 in 1984. Syracuse led all taxing units percentage-wise with an increase of .012 (up t0521,282,790fr0m $19,300,670). , Property tax assessments are based on thirty-three and a third percent of actual value. The larger the assessment of the lower the tax rate would be to raise funds for budget requirements of local agencies. While gaining only six percent during the year, Warsaw had the largest dollar increase, with $5,043,720 more than in 1984. Warsaw tax assessment was listed at $89,853,610 this year as compared to $84,809,890 for 1984. Wayne Township had an increase of .063. A big loser was Scott Township with a decrease of .044. County Assessor Avis Gunter attributed losses to the reduction in farm inventories. Turkey Creek Township Assessor Charlene Knispel attributed the Syracuse increase to improved economic conditions plus industrial and home building in the area. Listed below is the assessed value for 1984-85 and 1985-86 with dollar and percentage difference. Taxing Units 1984-85 1985-86 Difference Clay $ 6,197,190 $ 6,233,440 $ 36,250 .005 Etna 4,449,410 4,539,790 90,380 .02 Franklin 6,884,160 6,901,330 17,170 .0025 Harrison 13,239,680 13,898,300 658,620 .049 Jackson 5,148,300 5,148,010 —290 —.OOI Jefferson 6,839,500 6,955,060 115,560 .017 Lake 6,073,370 Monroe 4,399,050 4,452,580 53,530 .012 Plain 27,861,920 29,383,250 1,521,330 .054 Prairie 10,718,890 10,598,870 -120,020 -.01 Scott 5,339,890 5,106,060 -233,830 -.04 Seward 9,994,130 10,377,830 383,700 .038 Tippecanoe 26,096,210 27,102,150 1,005,940 .038 Turkey Creek 32,959,130 33,567,190 608,060 .018 Van Buren 11,993,570 12,187,130 193,560 .016 Washington 8,647,320 9,229,960 582,640 .067 Wayne 42,713,130 45,376,780 2,663,650 .063 TOTAL TOWNSHIP 229,554,850 237,316,400 7,761,550 .033 Towns & City of Warsaw Warsaw 84,809,890 89,853,610 5,043,720 .06 Syracuse 19,300,670 21,282,790 1,982,120 .10 Milford 9,022,870 9,000,570 -22,300 -.002 Winona Lake 7,623,760 8,166,650 542,890 .07 North Webster 4,590,540 4,716,330 125,790 .02 Mentone 3,482,290 3,472,750 -9,540 -.001 Pierceton 2,674,740 2,881,820 207,080 .077 Leesburg 1,736,540 1,806,790 70,250 .04 Silver Lake 1,327,890 1,375,750 47,860 .036 Etna Green 1,400,240 1,363,490 -36,750 -.026 Claypool 717,190 727,940 10,750 .015 Burket ' 621,970 614,490 -7,480 -.012 Sidney 305,410 301,760 —3,650 —.012 TOTAL 137,614,000 145,564,740 7,950,740 .058 Schools Warsaw 189,779,770 199,781,750 10,001,980 .052 Wawasee 107,483,980 111,413,360 3,929,380 .036 Tippecanoe 34,222,230 35,264,700 1,042,470 .030 Whitko 21,174,820 22,014,130 839,310 .039 WaNee 8,658,400 8,503,920 —154,480 —.017 Triton 5,849,650 5,903,280 53,630 .009 TOTAL 367,168,850 382,881,140 15,712,290 .042 HELPING OUT — Mrs. Betty Ford is reported helping out in the County Treasurer’s office. She is the mother of County Treasurer Vickie Shoemaker. ./• —o— FOOD STAMPS STILL ON INCREASE — Food stamps issued increased by more than 21 percent during October as compared to the same period last year. Welfare workers issued $90,941 in food stamps in October as compared to $74,869 last year. MUZZLE LOADERS HUNTERS DOUBLED — Hunting with muzzle-loading guns is on the increase in Kosciusko County. Records released from the County Clerk’s office show that in 1984, 915 persons purchased permits to hunt with muzzle-loading guns. This compares with 452 in 1980 — or a little over 100 percent increase. COMMISSIONERS TO APPOINT — Under a new law the county commissioners, instead of the Circuit Court judge, will appoint welfare board members. The only welfare board position up for appointment is Laura Stucky, of Turkey Creek Township. Her term expires Jan. 1,1986. The welfare board is composed of both Democrats and Republicans. Mrs. Stucky is a Democrat. Other board members are Ed Pratt, Duane Huffer, Katherine Kaiser and Paul Rife.

SUDA combines forces to stop underage drinking

Giving full support to the Governor’s Task Force to Reduce Drunk Driving and promotion of National Drunk and Drugged Driver Awareness Week, the State Excise Police, the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association and the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police have announced plans to increase activity of Operation Stop Underage Drinking and Sales, the week of December 15-21. Operation SUDS combines the forces of all police departments in an effort to curtail minors from acquiring alcoholic beverages and to stop adults from selling or furnishing alcohol to persons under the legal drinking ages of 21. Efforts are targeted toward li-

quor permittees, “beer bashes,” and adults furnishing minors with alcohol, all common sources for drinking minors. Unidentified officers, spot checks, surveillances and raids will all be methods used in enforcing the law. Operation SUDS has been in effect for 18 months and has produced the following results: 1,548 minors arrested; 187 adults arrested; 21 bootleggers apprehended; 46 permittee violations. Indiana law enforcement agencies have also announced their support of “Lights On,” an event taking place Wednesday, Dec. 18. Law enforcers on patrol this day will have their headlights on, demonstrating their unity in the fight to curb drunk and drugged drivers. Indiana’s police officers are asking all motorists to join them in showing support and awareness by turning on headlights when on the road Wednesday.

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