The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 September 1986 — Page 5

Landfill site considered by North Webster Board

By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer

A site which could be considered a landfill inside the North Webster Town limits was discussed during the regular board meeting last Wednesday evening. The county board of health will be contacted to look into the matter. Jim Mize, owner of North Webster Motel, informed the board Dennis Schaaf, owner of Webster Marine, had purchased a piece of property near the motel for boat storage but has been burning tires, trash, boats, raw garbage and other items on that property. Mize even stated he has seen a cat carrying a rat from that area and he has lost a customer on account of the odor from the burning. Mize, along with Jack Boyer, a nearby businessman, stated the burn pile smolders all night and if the wind is just right the fumes are terrible. Boyer stated he contacted the health department and was told they would come out and talk to him about two weeks ago. It was also mentioned synthetics were being burned and causing breathing problems for some

Under the... Dome w I HI ll* r By Ron Sharp ■ ! |

SCORE CARD ON GOVERNMENTAL COST Warsaw City s 1987 budget — as passed — calls for an expenditure of $442 for every man. woman and child during 1987. In 1977 the city council and mayor budgeted an average of $192 for each man, woman, and child. , w A couple of comparisons — South Bend council and mayor are proposing to spend an average of $369 for each man, woman and child during 1987. Speedway (near Indianapolis): Town officials with a population of slightly more than Warsaw is proposing to spend $3Ol. However, the hardest hit community is North Webster, where town officials are proposing to spend $539 for each man, woman and child. A list of county units’ (Warsaw and towns) cost for every man, woman and child is listed below. North Webster $539 Warsaw $442 Syracuse $362 Milford $235 Winona Lake ' $2Ol '■ Pierceton $195 Mentone SIBO Silver Lake • $156 Leesburg $139 Claypool sl3l Etna Green $lO4 Figures were not available for Burket and Sidney. A TERM NEWLY ADOPTED in County Coroner Gary Eastlund's reports is SID (Sudden Infant Death). According to Eastlund’s reports this year up to July 1, three children — ages seven months to 23 months — have died from causes that he terms SID A seven-month-old baby died May 9, an 81-day-old on May 18, and a 23-month-old June 24. This compares to two cases during the entire year of 1985 None of the above were apparently due to parents’ refusing to seek medical assistance. The coroner has had more calls this year. Up to July 1 he had investigated 30 deaths (He is called if there is no attending physician at the time of death.) This compares to 18 calls in 1985 In 1986 in addition to the three SID cases; the coroner investigated five auto fatalities, eight suicides, six heart attacks, one each of the following: drowning, aircraft accident, gunshot, disease, asphyxiation, and lack of care. Two deaths were listed as cause unknown. INHERITANCE TAX BONANZA FOR STATE. For the first six months of 1986 Kosciusko County treasurer paid the state $381,497 on inheritance taxes collected from estates. This compared with the entire year of 1985, when $313,832 was collected. Os the above collections the county retained only $33,172.49. Two estates during this period Dorothy Brennan $42,745 and Fred Surgey $41,531 boosted the tax above normal. The most amount paid from an estate during the past seven years was the James Thomas estate with a payment of $55,710.77. These taxes are based on a percentage of the net value of the estate. V - STATE RANKS HIGH. Indiana pays more per SI,OOO of personal income for higher education (state colleges) than any neighboring state. According to figures released the U.S. Dept, of Commerce, Hoosiers are paying $20.12 for each SI,OOO earned. Other states: Kentucky $19.98; Michiganslß.24; Ohio$15.81; Illinoissll.3l. I GOOFED Ifi my column last month I suggested that public officials should be given the test required of college ' athletes. I was incorrect in stating that college freshmen must score 700 on the American College test to participate in competitive sports. I should have read 700 on SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). —O— <? UP AND DOWN IN AG. Vic Virgil, county extension agent, reports that the wheat harvest was reduced considerably by a fungus He also is forecasting a good corn crop in the north, but some losses are expected due to flooding. NOTE FROM MAYOR. Jeff Plank sent a note on official Warsaw City stationary. — “Dear Ron — Nice try — why don’t we get together ; there things going on worth writing about. Jeff” The mayor enclosed a clipping of this column on a question of whether the proposal for a Center Street overpass was being dusted off and brought forward again. The mayor didn’t answer the question. a SAFEST PLACE TO DRIVE is in Jefferson Township on a Tuesday between 4 to 5 a m. according to a report issued by Sheriff Al Rovenstine. If you wish to have a new paint job on your vehicle drive in Wayne Township on a Friday between 4 to 5 p.m. Twenty-nine percent of all accidents investigated by the Sheriff’s Department were in Wayne Township.

residents in the area. Richard Mitchell, township trustee and a member of the fire department, stated the fire department had been called out to that location and banned that kind of burning ordering Schaaf to discontinue the burning. Due to the items which are being burnt and the smoldering, the fire department was unable to extinguish the fire. Eve Payne, clerk-treasurer, stated there is an ordinance against burning garbage in town and will be checking on where the town stands on this matter as well as notifying the health department. Town Marshal Matt Wagner was asked to investigate the complaint. Bids Opened Bids on the construction of a building over the sewage plant digesters were opened and Mark Minnick Construction was awarded the bid. The bids were not advertised as the project was under the required amount. Minnick’s bid was $10,034.53 and a bid from Pacemaker Buildings totaled $11,329. Harry Minnick, sewage plant supervisor, had contacted four dis-

ferent firms on bids. In other business from the sewage and street department, Minnick asked a letter of appreciation be written to Brock Manufacturing, Inc., Milford, who donated galvanized steel for the building of catwalks in the new building. Minnick stated this saved the town quite a bit of money and the catwalks are being built by the department. Other Business In other business, Marshal Wagner was asked to investigate a matter in which persons are parking in a dedicated alley next to a resident’s home near Dixie Haven. A resolution naming Sunday. Sept. 14, as Gary Miller Day was read and signed then by board. The resolution recognized Miller as a National Power Boat Association Champion for bringing recognition to the town; for bringing a prestigious event of the National Power Boat Association to Lake Wawasee and for acknowledgement of his skills and efforts to become a National Champion. Gary Miller Day was the final day of the National Power Boat Association race at North Webster, September 13 and 14. Mrs. Payne announced she did not send a letter to the state highway concerning the school crossing lights as the state delivered two timers to the town Tuesday, Sept. 2, just prior to the board’s special meeting. Minnick stated the other timers were defunct and the crossing lights have been functioning on the new timers. The timers are on a seven day operation and will not be in operation on Saturday and Sunday. A letter from Debra Wiggins, Kosciusko Development Inc., concerning Hoosier Hospitality Days October 14-16 in the South Bend Mariott was read. A representative from the town board will not be able to attend. It was announced the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Librarian. Dean McFadden, had resigned his position and that the library board was in the process of finding a replacement. The next regular board meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 8. at 7 p.m., in the town hall. Applications being accepted for senate intern State Senator John B. Augsburger (R-Syracuse) announced that now is the time for all college students interested in being a senate intern to submit applications. There will be 15 students that will be selected in November to serve as interns for the senators throughout the months of January. February, March and part of April. ‘This is a wonderful experience for college students interested in state government and the legislative process to gain hands-on experience into how it really operates,” State Senator Augsburger said. “I can’t think of a better way to teach students the ins and outs of the law-making process than to actually be a part of it.” The Senate Intern Program is open to all juniors, seniors or graduate students currently attending an Indiana college or university. Applicants must, however, maintain a 2.5 or better grade point average and special consideration will be given to students who have displayed an active interest in state government. The internship is open to individuals participating in a variety of academic programs. Each candidate will be given both a personal interview and the opportunity to demonstrate his/her creative skills and knowledge of the political process through a written exercise. “Our student interns are involved directly in a variety of legislative activities,” said Senator Augsburger,” and they really get a behind-the-scenes look at our state’s political system at work. That alone makes it a valuable experience.” Interested students are en- I couraged to write to the Indiana Senate Intern Program, , Statehouse, Room 401-F, In- J dianapolis, Ind. 46204 or call (317) 232-9519 to request an application. Leisure Living board meets ] The Leisure Living Board met Monday, Sept. 15, at 5 p.m. Members are Robert Cockburn, I president; Della Baumgartner, | vice president; Paul Tinkel, treasurer; Becky Doll, i secretary; and Darrell Orn, member. Steven Walters of Sterling Management gave the financial report on the August activities of the Leisure Living Apartments, Milford. The board will meet at the apartments on November 3 at 5 p.m. to give the renters the op-1 portunity to meet the board and discuss any problems they may have.

Letters to the editor

Town board and police above criticism Dear Editor: In 1979, I volunteered to serve on the Milford Park Board and a year later was elected president In that time, I have spent many hours and some of my own money for the betterment of the park and I am very proud of the accomplishments. I have been criticized that I am tough to work for of which I plead guilty, but the main fact is, the people who have criticized me, no doubt deserved to be reprimanded because I will not tolerate mediocrity or sloppiness. When I became a member of the park board, it was known by the town board I did not fulfill the residency requirements. This was brought to their attention several times and was stated in July of this year at the park budget meeting. There seemed to be no great concern of this matter during my seven years on the park board. On and after July 25, the park was without the services of a caretaker and the concern was for the security of the park. I began to check the park several times in the evening and became concerned with all the traffic in and out of the park. At that time, I started to monitor the activities of the Milford Police Department. I had always assumed since it was Milford town property they were patrolling the park. On August 6, I sent a letter to the Milford Police Department requesting help in patrolling the park till end of the season and closing the gates at night. I continued to monitor the police department patrol activities. With the police force the town of Milford has, I feel they should have a very strong presence a large percentage of the time. What I observed was the opposite. Milford Main Street

Syracuse woman rape victim

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During the past seven years, drug problems have greatly increased in Kosciusko County I believe local law enforcement officials have not put sufficient emphasis on this expanding problem and I feel it is time for.a change in the Sheriff's Department. With another four years of the current administration doing nothing about drug trafficking. our kids will really be in trouble. When I am elected Sheriff, drug dealers will become a MAJOR target of the depart ment. An anti-drug team will be established and we will use every means available to crack down on illegal drugs in Kosciusko County. There are a number of ways to do this without a budget increase If you want to see serious drug investigations in Kosciusko County, vote for JERRY JOHNSON for Sheriff November 4th Paid For By Jerry Johnson. R.R. 3. Box 400A Warsaw IN 46580

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was a rats nest of rowdiness. This was the same rowdy element that I was chasing out of the park at night. I, then, called two members of the town board and expressed my feelings very emphatically on this matter and asked if they would support me in seeing that the park would be patrolled. My comments and request were not received in a very receptive manner. Less than two weeks after my phone conversations with the town board members, I received a letter from the town attorney, dated August 26, informing me of my dismissal from the park board due to being a nonresident. Apparently our town board and police department feel they are above criticism and reproach. Respectfully, BillStath Former park board member and president Janitorial fee excessive Dear Editor: Last August 2, the Wuethrich Reunion was held at the Milford Elementary-Junior High School. The charge for the use of the cafeteria was SSO. An additional charge of SSO was paid for the janitor. The janitor’s charge was $lO per hour for five hours. The only things that we could observe that the janitor did was empty several trash cans and probably sweep the room after we left. The toilets were dirty and apparently had not been cleaned all summer. This charge of SSO for five hours of janitorial labor was excessive. I believe that the principal and the school board should carefully consider the school’s janitorial expense in relation to service performed. Maybe if janitors work the entire time for which they are paid, the custodial expense could be greatly reduced. Edna Hollar Barbour

Syracuse woman is the “Crime of the Week.” On Tuesday, Sept. 9, at about 11 p.m., a 74-year-old Syracuse resident was in bed in her apartment at the Greenhaus Apartment complex. The door bell rang and as she answered it, she was forced back into the room by a male of average build, wearing a white mask and gloves. After threatening her with a large knife, she was sexually assaulted. Persons with information concerning this incident 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. Callers will be assigned a code number and will not have to reveal their names.

■ r JERRY “JcF JOHNSON DEMOCRAT FOR SHERIFF

Political sideshow —

Was Shakespeare right? —

And is Rob Bowen trading on his dad's famous name as charged?

“What’s in a name?” asked the old bard Bill Shakespeare, then said something about a rose by any other name would smell the same. Apparently Hoosier politicians don’t agree with that assessment. That is, insofar as two favorite son candidates for the position of Indiana secretary of state are concerned. Both candidates bear rather famous names in Indiana. The question remains, then: is either of them trading on the name of his well known dad? Evan Bayh is the son of three-term U.S. Senator from Indiana, Birch E. Bayh, certainly a well known figure in Indiana politics. And his Republican opponent is Robert O. Bowen, former Marshall County judge and son of an equally well known name in Indiana politics, Otis R. Bowen. As most everyone knows, Otis Bowen is the only Hoosier to ever hold down the governor’s chair for two consecutive four-year terms, and is currently secretary of health and human services. Charges and counter-charges follow, plus a lot of name-calling. Young Bayh, for example, whose real name is Birch Evan Bayh, has listed himself as Evan Bayh on all his literature and will be listed as such on the November 4 ballot. He claims when his opponent ran for Marshall County judge in 1964, his name appears as Robert O. Bowen, but all at once it has become Robert Otis Bowen on all his literature. Democratic State Chairman John B. Livengood even got into the act by stating Republicans are trying to deceive voters into thinking they are voting for Bowen’s famous father. Bayh told supporters a week earlier at the Syracuse home of Walt and Opal Miller that he

Leesburg firm files bankruptcy

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has been trying to keep his dad ’s name out of his campaign, but that people keep bringing up his * dad’s name along the campaign trail. Chairman Livengood stated further, “But now that he (Bowen) is in a tough election fight for secretary of state, the Republican leadership has changed the way in which his name will be listed in order to deceive the public. ” Young Bowen claims he did not know who made the decision to include his entire name on the ballot. He said: “I don’t think there’s any problem with it being Robert Otis Bowen. That’s my full name. ” On Friday of last week state GOP Chairman Gordon K. Durnil took full responsibility for listing Bowen’s full name. He said, “It was my decision. It’s an advantage. I’ll use any advantage I can to win an election.” Polls show the election at this point in the campaign to be a close one — “too close to call,” as they say. And whether all this name changing and commenting about it really tips the scale toward Bowen’s candidacy, only the pollsters can tell us after the election is over. The former U.S. Senator said Saturday at Lake Manitou that he has every confidence in his son’s ability to succeed on,his own. “He has to be his own candidate, his own man. If he’s fortunate enough to be elected, he " has to be independent and do what the people of Indiana elected him to do. For that reason. I’m staying out of his campaign,” Bayh said. He added, “I’m proud of my son, but I think a father is not doing his son a favor by letting him use him as a crutch. ’ ’ It would surprise no one if both former U.S. Senator Birch E. Bayh and Secretary of Health and Human Services Otis R. Bowen didn’t make several appearances in the state on behalf of their sons’ candidacy

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debts. Certain debts, such as federal and state taxes, are immune from bankruptcy laws and must be paid in full.

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