The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 January 1986 — Page 5

Indiana legislative pay misleading

Although the base annual salary for Indiana’s 150 part-time legislators is set at $11,600, studies done by the Indianapolis Star are now showing that most of state lawmakers are making more than double that figure. These legislators defend their earnings by saying that a portion of their extra earnings is strictly reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs. They justify the remainder as payment for their public service work which keeps them from seeking out private employment. In this study, it was revealed that nine lawmakers have actually tripled that base pay of $11,600 in the first 10 months in 1985. In the claims that were filed through November 9 of 1985, there were 34 senators and 72 representatives who received between $23,000 and $27,000.

It happened ... in Syracuse

10 YEARS AGO, JAN. 29,197$ Initial steps have been taken for the purchase of Wawasee Preparatory at Lake Wawasee by International Constructors Co. IV, it was announced this morning at a press conference at the lake facility. In a special meeting of the town board of trustees at Syracuse last night, the board adopted a proposal by Umbaugh and Associates, the town water engineering firm, on the proposed new water project to serve the town. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Myers and Sherry entertained 60 children Sunday, Jan. 25, at their home, 300 S. Front St., Syracuse. The group included a number of Syracuse youth of the Milford Christian church. Fun was had by all as they ate lunch at the Myers’ then spent the rest of the afternoon skating and sliding on the ice.

Break-in tit Lake Wawasee

fffilPttS Crime Stoppers, a non-profit organization involving the police, the media and the public in the fight against crime, offers anonymity and cash rewards to persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and the filing of criminal charges against felony offenders and to the capture of fugitives. The following “Crime of the Week” was furnished by the Kosciusko. County Crime Stoppers organization: * The burglary of a trailer near

v TACO DINNER — Pictured are members of the Syracuse Jaycees, who are sponsoring a taco dinner this coming Saturday, Feb. 1, between noon and 5 p.m. at the Scout Cabin in Syracuse. Proceeds from the dinner will help the Wawasee High School scholarship fund, which assists worthy students in financing college. Members distributing tickets are, from left to right, Kevin Capps, Roger Shipley, Mike Murray, Fred Hinderer and Darle Hoover.

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The highest paid among those was Speaker of the House J. Roberts Dailey, Republican from Muncie. Including bonuses for his leadership responsibilities, Dailey received $34,841. Dailey, who does not feel his pay is out of line, said that anyone in his position would make the same amount. Dailey’s per diem compensation, which is a payment for each day of legislative service, the principle reason for his having the highest salary. In 1984 the per diem was set at $65. By July 1, 1985, it was raised to $75. This increase allowed for more frivolous expenditures on such items as lodging and meals. A bit closer to home, Elkhart County’s state legislators received more than $20,000 in compensation for 1985. Included in this total are expense payments,

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Enoch of Lake Wawasee have returned from a five week vacation. They spent their holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bredbeck and family at Cleveland, Md. Other points of interests visited were Myrtle Beach, S.C., New Orleans, La., and Biloxi, Miss. They also attended the Atlanta Gift and Furniture show for one week. 20 YEARS AGO, JAN. 26,1966 It was learned this week that a new parish for the Catholic Church will be established in the near future. The church, to be dedicated to St. Martin de Porres, will serve the residents of the Syracuse-Wawasee areas. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert George spent the week end in their home at Syracuse, returning to Constantine, Mich., Sunday evening where Mr. George is teaching. Mrs. Alma Wixon, Benton, was a guest in the home of her*

Lake Wawasee is the Crime of the Week. On January 14, the burglary of a trailer was reported at the Wawasee Mobile Home Park, located on the east side of Lake Wawasee. Intruders had entered the trailer by breaking out a glass in a rear door about 6 p.m. Once inside, they removed a Quaser VCR and a brass buffalo statue. Also taken in this burglary was a brass picture frame with an oriental picture of birds and flowers. Persons with information concerning this burglary are asked to contact Crime Stoppers, tollfree, 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 name.

leadership bonuses and the base budget of $11,600. In the Indianapolis Star’s report, it calculated Elkhart County’s legislators total compensation through November 9, 1985, to include Rep. Philip Warner at $27,197, Sen. Richard Shank at $25,445, Rep. Dean Mock at $25,148, Rep. Robert Aller at $24,317, and Sen. Joseph Zakas at $22,988. In 1984 those figures read: Warner, $22,468; Shank, $29,569; Zakas, $19,722, and Mock, $19,349. Aller was not listed as his first term began in 1985. From this area, compensation in 1985 included Sen. John Augsburger, Syracuse, at $24,366; and Rep. Thames Mauzy, Warsaw, at $22,915. In 1984 Augsburger reported $20,586 and Mauzy, $18,653. As well as the $75 per diem for

daughter, Mrs. Gary Sevison, Syracuse, at the meeting of the Busy Bee club Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones, owners of the Sleepy Owl, have returned from a vacation trip in northern Wisconsin and Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Ketering, Syracuse, spent Saturday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ruch at South Bend. On Sunday they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Norman at Warsaw. 30 YEARS AGO, JAN. 26,1956 Feb. 20 has been set for arguments on the demurrer to the nuisance complaint filed by the town of Syracuse against the Stiefel Feed company, of Syracuse. Special Judge Frederick Rakestraw, of Rochester, announced last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilkerson had as dinner guests Sunday Rev. and Mrs. A. N. Shockney of Milford. Mr. and Mrs. James Kirkwood left Wednesday for a two week’s vacation in Texas and Mexico. Mrs. Nettie Brooks of Indianapolis is staying with their sons, Jerry and Leßoy. Gerald Cramer, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Cramer of Kale Island, entertained his Sunday School class at a snow party last Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bushong and Mrs. Ora Bushong were in Elkhart Sunday as guests of Mrs. Mary Miller. Rev. and Mrs. Travis Purdy left last week for a business trip through the south. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Boger have moved into a new home in the Searfoss addition at Kale Island. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mabie have moved into the Wade Zerbe house on Medusa Street for a month until their home in Wawasee Village is available. 50 YEARS AGO, JAN. 30,1936 Plans are being made by the Community Chamber of Com-

meals and lodging while legislature is in session, legislators may qualify for per diem on recess days, if that number does not exceed five days. This rule provides for legislators to maintain lodging in apartments and hotels during the session. If not receiving the $75 per diem, legislators automatically qualify for the sls per diem while not in session. This applies to all days except Sunday. Legislators also receive payment for each committee meeting they attend, when they gather information on special issues, and for mileage. Travel payment is listed at 25 cents per mile to and from Indianapolis. Thus, after figuring in the various costs, per diem or otherwise, the annual base salary of $11,600 may be quite misleading.

merce to entertain the Syracuse High School first string basketball squad, the manager and Coach Holly, at a banquet, Tuesday evening Feb. 11, to celebrate the squad’s winning the county basketball tournament. When Vem Cory chopped a hole in the ice on Syracuse Lake, near Butt’s landing Tuesday this week, and measured the depth of the ice it was 17 inches, he said. Disher expects to start putting up ice for the Syracuse Ice Co., todaj. Mrs. Noah Miller of Bourbon is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. Howard Kreider. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thornburg took their son Ralph back to Purdue University, Tuesday, after several days vacation between, semesters. From there, accompanied by their daughter Martha Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Thornburg continued on south, planning to spend the coming month in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Weimer took their daughter Janis back to South Bend with them, Sunday, after they had spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Darr. She had been staying with her grandparents. Mfl > qMB TO SEEK RECORDER’S POST — June Johnson, a Warsaw native, has announced she will be a candidate for Kosciusko County Recorder. She is a 1971 graduate of Warsaw High School. She served as Republican Vice Committeeman for the fourth ward of the third precinct in Warsaw under the late Bob Nichols and has served on the election board as both inspector and clerk. She is a past secretary of the Kosciusko County Republican Women’s Club and has been a candidate for Warsaw City Council. The candidate has been employed for two years by the county health department, worked with Project SAFE, served as secretary for the city of Warsaw when Bob Murphy worked with the HUD projects and spent 2>£ years in the county treasurer’s office. She has five children, William Lee and Allen of Warsaw; Michael of Bushnell, Fla.; Elizabeth Market of Bourbon; and Will, a junior at Warsaw Community High School.

MET IM* Meww w ... i,. • \ . PLANS FOR POLICE — Syracuse Police Chief Robert Ziller, spoke to the members of the Wawasee Kiwanis Club recently concerning his plans for law enforcement in Syracuse. Among his plans are obtaining a pension plan for the officers, paid holidays and longevity of personnel. He also has a number of programs for the community including bicycle safety, licensing of bicycles, teaching children the dangers of narcotics and drugs and fingerprinting along with a crime watch program. Shown in the photo are Robert Sloop, president; Chief Ziller; and Hershell Wells, president-elect.

Ziller is Kiwanis speaker

Robert Ziller, Syracuse Police Chief, spoke to members of the Wawasee Kiwanis Club recently concerning some of his plans for law enforcement in Syracuse. Coming from East Chicago in October after 24 years on the police force there, Ziller has studied the needs of the community and the police force setting some definite goals. On the basis that police officers are first class citizens working for the community, even many hours beyond their regular time, some new polices needed to be implemented, according to Ziller. He stated citizens and the town board need to view these police officers as first class citizens who are entitled to rights and benefits the same as persons working in private industries. Police officers must have knowledge of many things and make some decisions in a minute or two. Chief Ziller is interested in obtaining benefits and a pension plan for the officers. He is promoting paid holidays and longevity of personnel. Persons with five or 10 years experience will be able to do more effective work than inexperienced persons. On his priority list are programs for children’s safety, such as teaching children how to ride bicycles safely, licensing bicycles, teaching children the

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dangers of narcotics and drugs. He proposes the fingerprinting of children, with the fingerprint cards being given to the parents for keeping. He also plans to organize a crime watch program in the community. Chief Ziller said that we have a good police force. “We need to support these officers and work for improved benefits. Although we have a good community with some crime and drug problems, there are problems to be tackled such as the drug problem, especially the pushers who prey upon our children and youth with their sale of drugs,” Ziller stated. He made a statement that some elementary school children are used by their parents to push drugs and parental cooperation is needed in facing such problems. MHA meeting set for Wednesday The annual meeting of the Mental Health Association in Kosciusko County will be Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m., in the Bowen Center, Warsaw. The annual meeting will include a short business meeting, election of officers, budget discussion and presentation of awards.

Wed., January 29,1986 —THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Letter to the editor

King holiday Dear Editor: Many Americans have celebrated for the first time a national holiday commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. King did do much for civil rights which was long overdue. Although more wrongs don’t make a right. This is the highest honor a man can be given. It’s unfortunate that we couldn’t have focused on a civil rights day or a more deserving black for this honor. President Kennedy had surveillance on King, questioning his association with communists, etc. The FBI files on King will be locked up until 2027. First, may I ask, why were these files closed and locked up? Also, why weren’t these files reopened, especially since many people said there was nothing to hide regarding King’s actions? I believe if the files were reopened, we would find that King was associated with communists; praised the communists at times, while condemning the United States; promoted socialism; caught inadultry; etc. King was known as a liberal. I read where Rev. Jesse Jackson

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was the honorary speaker at a homosexual activity. I believe if King was alive today, he would be doing likewise. The blacks have definitely been treated unfairly in the past, and still are at times. The Indians were treated worse than the blacks. We lied to them, broke treaty after treaty, stole much of their land, and slaughtered many of their people. If a man is going to be commemorated, I feel it would be more appropriate to have a Crazy Horse national holi-. day. What pressure was brought forth on many of our moral, conservative politicians to vote for such a day? Since many of our moral, conservative politicians sanctioned a Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, what’s next’’ Perhaps the ERA or the so-called Gay Bill of Rights? Chauncey L. Bennett Plan now for spring Start planning your spring wardrobe now. Spring materials will soon be out, so why not do your sewing these cold; months and be ready for the first warm breezes of spring.

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