The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 4, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 January 1986 — Page 5
i Under the ... Courthouse ffjfy Dome MB By Ron Sharp REGISTRATION OF VOTERS — Voter registration is on the decline in Kosciusko County. From 1974 to 1984 voter registration has declined by more than 2,200 persons. I In contrast, the population of the county during the same period increased by 11,600. In 1976 58.5 percent of the total population of the county was registered to vote. If the same percentage was applied in 1984 there should have been an increased of more than 7,000 voters rather than a loss of 2,200. Some reasons for the decline in registered voters: Failure of the Republican Central Committee to use precinct committeemen and women to register voters. (The previous county GOP chairman placed a high priority on registering voters in their homes. This brought in voters who either did not have time or were reluctant to go to the courthouse, or license bureaus to register.) Failure by the county chairman to consult Warsaw precinct workers on selection of a Warsaw city chairman in 1983. Minute appointments to state and local positions for party faithfuls. Instead, appointments have gone to those who have done very little for the party. " Failure to maintain straight party vote. In the 1974 election 65 percent of the votes cast were along party lines — voted straight Republican or Democrat. In 1984 straight party ballots declined to 46 percent. CHOMPING AT THE BIT — It is weeks away before candidates can file for public office but they are already lining up. Feb. 5 is the first day to file four a county or township office. GOLDEN HERD AWARD — To the State legislator who wished to have a state flag put on State Assembly members’ license plates to make them more distinctive. With an ego like that, who needs a flag? WARSAW DISTRICT DEPRIVED OF REPRESENTATION - When Fourth District Councilman Jerry Seese (assistant superintendent of Warsaw Schools) abstained from voting for a school board member, his district was deprived of having a voice in the selection a school board member. Perhaps the councilman should have conducted a poll of his district and voted on the person who received the most favorable response. i j q * COUNTY IN GOOD FINANCIAL CONDITION — The crystal-ball gazing by State Tax Board Member Glen Albright on county finances in 1984 has proven to be a bad forecast. Albright first prophesized the county would be broke in 1984. (The county finished that year wit a $1,400,000 surplus. When his forecast did not prove to be true, he moved doomsday to 1985.) The county will finish 1985 year with nearly a $1,000,000 surplus in the general fund. Mr. Albright is scheduled to retire. And so go his forecasts. —O'ACCESS TO PUBUIC RECORDS - A new state law, PL 34, 1984 Sec. 1, will make it easier for the public to obtain documents from various government units. The law, which became effective Jan. 1, permits a person to inspect and/or received copies of public meetings, reports, etc., at a minimal cost. There is also a provision for securing computer printouts at a minimal cost. ° State documents — unless covered by a definite cost — will be provided at 10 cents per page. Limitations are that the agency from which you request the information has a copy machine and that you give explicit instructions as to what kind of document you are requesting. Public officials do not have a right to question you as to why you wish the documents. Violation of this act results in the persons in charge being subject to paying all courtcosts out of their own funds. /Go — County Councilman Norman DeGood, main "spear carrier” for County GOP Chairman Jean Northenor, is recruiting. DeGood, who some believe is naive about party politics, approached fellow Councilman George Klinger to see if he was interested m being county GOP chairman. Klinger lost out to Northenor in 1984 for the county GOP chairmanship. Mrs Northenor has told friends that she will not seek another term in 1986. DeGood is reported to have told Klinger that the party needs someone to bring it together. TYPICAL TAX REFORM — Present tax reform measure (1,200 pages) moving through Congress will be a tax increase for some, if passed in present form. Below is a chart that has been prepared: Taxable Current Proposed Income Rate Rate SIO,OOO 14% 15% 18,000 18 15 23,000 22 < 25 29,000 25 25 43,000 33 35 (Note: Persons with SIB,OOO, $23,000 and $43,000 taxable income will actually have an increase in their income tax under the proposed new plan.)
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O'Laughlin to run for treasurer Marjorie H. O’Laughlin, announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination for Treasurer of the State of Indiana at a series of news conferences in Evansville, Fort Wayne, Hammond, Indianapolis, South Bend and Terre Haute, Thursday, Jan. 16. O’Laughlin is seeking to succeed fellow Republican Julian L. Ridlen, who by law cannot seek a third straight term. The nominee will be chosen by delegates to the Republican State Convention in Indianapolis in June. "I anticipate a tough campaign, but I intend to win,” O’Laughlin told supporters in the six-city swing trough the State. As the state’s chief financial officer, O’Laughlin pledged to build on her experience in public service to bring a business-like approach to management of the Treasurer’s office. A veteran of two successful statewide campaigns, O’Laughlin defeated the Democratic incumbent, in 1978, to become the first female Clerk of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals in 12 years. Four years later she was re-elected with the second-highest plurality of the four GOP state candidates. O’Lauglin, a native Hoosier, majored in business administration at Indiana University, Bloomington. The mother of seven combined family with politics, serving as Precinct Committeeman, State Convention Delegate, Campaign Manager, Finance Director, Candidate and Officeholder. .
From the Syracuse Police log — Kids reported ringing door bells
The following information was obtained from the log of the Syracuse Police and Fire Departments: January 15 7:38 a.m. — Party advised a car and deer accident on CR 33 4:22 p.m. — Subject requested information reference tire slashings in December 4:50 p.m. — Subject requested information on a subject 9:55 p.m. — Officer advised a semi driver requested to use the parking lot behind the license branch 11:53 p.m. — Subject at a business requested an officer at once in reference to a suspicious person January 16 5:42 p.m. — Subject requested the use of a generator for the Winter Carnival - 8 p.m. — Subject requested to speak to an officer 8:41 p.m. — Subject advised a suspicious person was in her vehicle 9:49 p.m. — Kosciusko County called with information on a subject January 17 6:49 a.m. — CBer advised of a car/deer accident on US 6 >4 mile east of CR 43 3:22 p.m. — Property damage accident in Wawasee Heights 4:01 p.m. — Subject called reference an ice house on the lake 6:20 p.m. — Subject called reference curfew for a 13-year-old 8:08 p.m. — Subject reported a party with alcohol 8:44 p.m. — Business advised an intoxicated subject wanting to start a fight. Subject left 9:50 p.m. — Subjects requested an officer to meet them at the Legion reference a property damage accident when the officer is on duty January 18 12:36 a.m. — Subject advised a car is milling around the cemetery 3:38 a.m. — Subject advised a suspicious person is walking west on East Boston Street 9:15 a.m. — Subject came on station for personal protection permit 10:29 a.m. — Had a report of a property damage accident on SR
Leroy Miller: A 'willing worker'
ByDEEJAYNES Staff Writer Leroy Miller, Kosciusko County Democrat Chairman since late November, says he thinks one of the main reasons for his election to the post was his “willingness to give 110 percent to the job.” The 31-year-old Warsaw native was elected to the post by Democratic precinct committee chairmen and vice chairmen in a special election held after the resignation of former county chairman Don Bixel. Miller says that to the best of his knowledge, he is the youngest party chairman elected in Kosciusko County, but feels his age was not a factor in the election. Miller says that although he has been a lifelong Democrat, it wasn’t until the 1978 election that be became active in the local party, serving in 1983 as campaign manager for Virginia Summe’s successful Warsaw City Council race, and in 1984, as county coordinator for the unsuccessful Third District Congressional bid by Michael Barnes. As Democrat County Chairman, Miller says he is responsible for seeing that all 63 precinct committee positions are filled with chairmen and vice chairmen, and that all ballots are filled with Democratic candidates for all offices. “I have certain key people in the precincts,” Miller explained, “who look for potential candidates and make recommendations.” Miller estimates that his new position will, require five or six hours of his time each evening from now until the primary election on May 6. “After the
13S in front of Frost Antenna 12:01 p.m. — Subject called and wanted to know if we could assist her in picking up her son at a subject’s home 12:05 p.m. — Subject called and reported she didn’t have any water 6:02 p.m. — Report of kids causing a disturbance at the theater last night. Will call if they return tonight. 6:23 p.m. — Property damage accident reported on CR 500E, south of Crazy Corners 9:11 p.m. — Report of kids ringing door bells January 19 8:26 a m. »- Officer requested contact the street department to meet with him at Huntington and Pearl Streets. Hole in street. 2:45 p.m. — Subject reported a car sitting in front of her house 3:08 p.m. — Subject advised of a missing son 3:42 p.m. — Subject called reference a gun permit January 20 8:43 a.m. — Subject called about renting the Scout Cabin
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primary,,” he said, “the pressure is off a little.” Among the offices to be filled in the primary are vacancies in the U.S. Senate and Congress. Indiana state offices include secretary of state, treasurer and auditor and state representative. County slots to fill include assessor, auditor, sheriff, trustees, county advisory board members, precinct committeemen and state delegates. Miller says that as the minority party in Kosciusko County, he has his work cut out for him. Miller’s new position is strictly a voluntary one — with no pay for either him or his staff. “I guess I must enjoy the challenge,” Miller added, “it feeds my ego in some way.” Since Miller is currently filling the remainder of the term vacated by Bixel, he will face re-
12:38 p.m. — Subject called in reference to the Winter Carnival 1:25 p.m. — Received a report of a property damage accident in front of Hook’s Drug store January 21 10:21 a m. — Subject reported a suspicious person at Oak and Brooklyn Streets 2:26 p.m. — Had a report of a car sitting along the road 3:32 p.m. — Subject reported a break in on Pickwick Drive 5:24 p.m. — Subject reported a suspicious person and vehicle 6:31 p.m. — Subject requested and officer at a business Bike stolen Milford police are investigating the theft of a Huffy dirt bike valued at $l5O from the Missy Secore home at 211 East Williams Street. Pork is good buy Pork is a good buy in cold weather and can be prepared many ways. Always cook pork well done.
election in May. If he is reelected, he will serve for a threeyear term. When asked what changes he would like to see in the state’s political process, Miller said the first would be a change in the method of voting in the primary elections. He went on to say that he favors a one-ballot method with voters able to choose one candidate for each office from either party. “I think this method of voting would bring a large increase in the number of voters participating in the primary elections,” he added, “by attracting the independent voter unwilling to register with either political party.” Tire other change Miller says he would like to see implemented would be the division of Congressional districts along county lines. “I don’t think they should put small segments of the county into different Congressional districts,” he said, “it confuses the voters.” Although free time is at somewhat of a premium at the present time, Miller says he spends what extra time he has working oaremodeling his home. Miller and his wife of 10 years, Dorothy, are currently living in the East Clark St. home in which Miller was raised. “I enjoy working with wood,” Miller said. ‘Tve remodeled the living room of our house and I’m putting in a bathroom upstairs.” He laughingly added, “Os course, it may be 1990 before I get it done!” Does the new county chairman have any political ambitions of his own? “Not at this time,” Miller said, “but, if I ever decided to run for an office, it'would probably be for a seat on the\Warsaw City Council. But, like I said, I have no plans at this time.”
. Regarding The January 8 Article On Feeding The Ducks: In addition to the acknowledgment of SSO from Mary Jane Dearforff, we wish to thank Everett Metering for a S4O contribution this year, S3O last year from the Syracuse Garden Club and to Tom, Tony and Sarah Hoover, our neighbors for taking over the daily feeding because of our recent hospitalization and recuperation. Thanks To Each Os You Herb And Jeneil Lang
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Arson suspected in fire
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On the evening of December 2, 1985* a fire was reported at a residence located in Southwood Addition, just off SR 15. This fire was extinguished by the fire department and was believed to have been caused by the fireplace. Early the next morning, at about 4:30, the fire department was called again to the same residence. At this time, the house was destroyed. Investigation by fire officials has determined the second fire to be an arson. Persons with information con : ceming this fire are asked to contact Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-342-STOP. Crime Stoppers will pay up to SI,OOO if the information leads to an arrest or indictment. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards on other felony crimes and the capture of fugitives. They only want the information, not your names
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