The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 October 1986 — Page 16

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

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Big News/ Tuesday's election offers voters variety of choices

'While the upcoming November 4 election has races which have received some newspaper and television coverage in the races of United States Senator, United States Representative and Secretary of State, the only real battle for a Kosciusko County office which has emerged is for the office of county sheriff. Jerry Johnson, 48, entered the race for sheriff on the Democrat ticket after the May Primary and is working hard to contact voters to make known his position on the way he will plan to run the sheriff’s department if he is elected Ron Robinson, 39,emerged easily as the Republican can-

Tuesday's Choices For County Sheriff:

e- - NV JERRY JOHNSON Democrat

didate this fall after having been challenged in the May primary by Warsaw resident Dave Patterson. He has worked for the Sheriff’s Department for seventeen years, having begun while Dave Andrew’s was sheriff. He has. served as Captain in the department for eight years and feels confident he is ready to serve as sheriff since the current sheriff. C. Alan Rovepstine, cannot run again because he is now completing his second term in office Johnson, also has good experience as a law officer. He has served on the Warsaw Police Department for 12 years, during four of which he was police chief while Dale Tucker was mayor. He was also a military policeman for five years and served as a county police patrolman for three years. Johnson is currently a county jailer, having worked at the jail for 15 months. Comments from Johnson “I am not running for sheriff just to give voters a choice,” said Johnson. “I’m running for the job because I think, with my experience and capabilities, I can make some needed changes.” He stated that there is a lot of information to be learned by talking with jail inmates and he will use this when possible. Johnson said his number one priority will be to help educate young people on the dangers of • drug and alcohol abuse. On the ongoing problem of underage drinking, Johnson said the problem has increased due to more transportation and because it is easier to get alcoholic beverages today. He said his goal will be to cummunicate with young people, churches, schools, civic groups and parents. The candidate said the juvenile officer will be his main source of information and that if the

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juvenile department needs to be expanded he will deal with that. Other goals Johnson mentioned were increased drug enforcement, making all needed police runs in short response times, keeping deputies out on the roads and taking care of some problems in jail administration. Johnson explained that he is a hard worker and will expect all his people to work hard also. ‘We’ve got to get back to the basics of law enforcement, which is putting the officers on the highway,” he said. He added that he favors selective law enforcement, which is spot-checking of problem highway areas. Johnson approves of deputies taking vehicles home in a controlled environment so they can

W*B>*im** Pt RON ROBINSON Republican

respond to calls quickly. He said county liability is a concern and needs checked on further. Johnson said he believes another court in the county as is being discussed will put an increased strain on the jail capacities and more facilities may be needed in the next couple of years. Comments From Robinson Ron Robinson stated that his major goal will be the expansion of the juvenile’ program in Kosciusko County. He said that communicating with our young people at school, in youth groups or on a one to one basis is one of the most important responsibilities of local law enforcement. “It takes cooperation of parents, police and school officials to show young people that we do care about them and want to help with their problems,” said Robinson. “The opportunity to talk with today’s young citizens is the best hope of reducing the crime rate of tomorrow.” Robinson said the county has had a good program the last eight years with Rovenstine as sheriff. He said that “Crime Stoppers” has been a very successful program nationally and here in Kosciusko County and that he will continue to work closely with this organization. The candidate said he will put a new emphasis on road patrols and surveillance programs because he believes one of the best deterrents to crime in a neighborhood or a business area is the presence of a patrol car. He said he will continue to update and expand the county’s equipment so he can run the sheriff’s department as effectively and efficiently as possible. Robinson said the sheriff is a servant of the county courts and as such is responsible for serving court issued orders, housing

prisoners and transporting them to various places, including prison or a state hospital. He pointed out that he is completely familiar with all the duties of the office he seeks. Other Election Races The race for United States Senator is between Republican incumbent Dan Quayle and his

For U.S. Senate:

J|| NL. If 1 JILL LONG Democrat

Democrat challenger, Jill Long, who has been a professor of business administration at Valparaiso University since January, 1981. Also on the ballot are Rockland R. Snyder on the American ticket and Bradford L. Warren on the Libertarian ticket. Both reside in Indianapolis. Dan Quayle was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1980. having served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1976-80. A resident of Huntington, He earned his B.A. degree in political science from DePauw University and his Doctor of Laws degree from the Indiana School of Law in 1974. Quayle practiced law and worked as associate publisher of his family’s newspaper, ‘‘The Huntington Herald-Press,” before his election to Congress. Jill Long earned her B.S. degree in business administration at Valparaiso University after graduating from high school in Columbia City in 1970. She also holds a doctor of philosophy degree in business and a master of business administration degree, both from Indiana University. In addition to her career as a university professor. Long owns a farming operation in Whitley County and is an associate in a management consulting firm in Michigan City. She has served on the Valparaiso City Council since January, 1984. The challenger feels she has a lot to offer the state of Indiana with her business and economics background, even though public opinion polls show Quayle leading her by more than a two to one margin with a campaign treasury of over $2.2 million. U.S. Representative In an attempt to unseat sixthyear congressman John Hiler, Tom Ward, an attorney from Knox, is making a plea to the farmers of the third district. Ward contends ‘ that the economy of the rural towns within the third district are tied to the farmer, something that prompts him to believe the small farmer is being neglected. “The present (economic) program isn’t solving our problems, it’s not targeted to the small and medium Midwestern grain farmer who needs the help.” Hiler, a resident of LaPorte and the Republican stronghold, points out that the inflation rate has dropped considerably since his induction into office in 1981, noting that over six million more people are working than in January, 1981, including 30,000 more people in the third district. Hoping to build on his success over the past six years, Hiler has maintained one of the highest attendance records in Congress and has been striving to hold meetings with farmers and address civic organizations over the years. The Democratic hopeful, Ward, disagrees, saying that Hiler is not representing the third district appropriately, and vowing, “If ’ elected I would support a moratorium on foreclosures, /-while a restructuring of the system would be essential” —a system that Hiler believes has worked over the past six years. Kenneth K. Donnelly, a Libertarian residing in South Bend, offers a third choice for visitors to the poll. Running for the Fifth District Congressional seat representing fourteen counties including Kosciusko are James Jontz, Democrat from Brookston; James R. Butcher, Republican from Kokomo; and Brent Waibel, Libertarian from Remington. This is the seat to be vacated by the retiring Bud Hillis. The race for Indiana Secretary of State features two surnames well-known in Indiana politics.

Bayh and Bowen. Evan Bayh, Indianapolis Democrat, opposes Robert Otis Bowen, Bremen Republican. These are sons, respectively, of former Senator Birch Bayh and former Indiana Governor Otis R. Bowen, M.D., now Health and Human Services Secretary. Running also for this office are

DAN QUAYLE Republican

Linda Patterson, Indianapolis for the American party and Karen D. Benson, West Lafayette, for the Libertarian party. Bayh states that he is committed to the elimination of wasteful spending and mismanagement of state government. His proposals include ensuring that Hoosier taxpayers, not politicians, benefit from $2.8 million dollars of license branch profits over the next two years, protecting Hoosiers’ right to register and vote and protecting Hoosiers from fraudulent securities dealers. He also plans to cut costs in the Indiana Secretary of State’s office and provide increased services to Indiana corporations and small businesses. Bowen states, “I am committed to serve in the best interests of all Hoosiers as Secretary of State. Having served both state and local government, I have the background and experience to carry out that commitment. I will protect Hoosier investors from fraud, promote the integrity of Indiana’s electoral process and administer the corporate laws which are vital to our state’s economic growth.’’ In the treasurer of state race, Republican Marjorie H. O’Laughlin faces off against Democrat Rich Bell and Michael J. Fallahay, a Libertarian from Indianapolis. O ’Laughlin is currently serving her second term as clerk of the supreme court and court of appeals and was formerly a city clerk with former Indianapolis mayor Richard Lugar. “My record in public office clearly qualifies me for the demanding job of state treasurer,” she says, citing her 11 years of experience as an elected official. She also vows to offer “a strong commitment to the sound investment of state funds and a business-like approach to management.” Bell, a certified public accountant and attorney, has campaigned for “the restoration of fiscal responsibility and professionalism in the state treasurer’s office. The author of House Resolution 1733, which was passed unanimously by the 1983 legislature, points out that his tax legislation eliminated the Indiana gross receipts tax for small business corporations. He also ran for state treasurer under the Democratic ticket in 1982, losing by less than 12,000 votes. The former chairman of the taxation committee of the Indiana CPA Society, Bell is currently a board member of the Small Business Council of America, Legal Advisory Board, and the Indiana University Indianapolis Law School Alumni Association. O’Laughlin and Bell both reside in Indianapolis. Candidates for Auditor of Indiana are Ann G. DeVore, Colum;/ bus Republican; Otis E. Cox, * Anderson Democrat; and Gregory H. Foyer, Noblesville Libertarian. Cox, the incumbent, was elected State Auditor in 1982. He led the Democrat ticket that year in total votes received and was the only statewide Democrat elected to office. He has been very popular with the voters. When re-elected Madison County Auditor in 1980, he defeated his opponent by over 10,000 votes, while the other successful county Democrat won by 1,000 votes. DeVore is currently Bartholomew County Auditor and is in her second term as treasurer of the State Auditors’ Association. She states, “As Bartholomew County Auditor, I set and accomplished high standards and goals for the office. By updating the technology in the office, I have been able to provide

financial reports in a timely manner. As state auditor, I have set the same goals and will bring the financial standards of the 1980 s to that office.” Three candidates are seeking election as the clerk of the supreme court and court of appeals, with Libertarian Jennifer Bergman Debaun, Beech Grove, hoping to pull votes from the majority party candidates (Republican Daniel Rock Heiser, Indianapolis, and Democrat Pat Williams, Bloomington). Heiser is a practicing attorney and former administrative law judge for the Public Service Commission of Indiana. “Through my legal training, my experience as a practicing attorney, and my experience as an administrative law judge, I have prepared myself to serve as clerk,” he says, adding, “I know the legal system, and with my experience I will be an effective administrator, committed to the good Hoosier common-sense approach to government. ’ ’ However, Williams feels that the “common-sense approach” hasn’t existed under Republican control and hopes to sway those voters sitting on the fence. “The people of Indiana are tired. They are tired of too many years of one party rule; they are

For 3rd Dist. Congressman:

* « M ' 'v ; JL x ' Ji m TOM WARD Democrat

tired of too many years of deception; they are tired of too many years of arrogance, and they are tired of too many years of neglect, brought on by a Republican belief that Hoosiers will re-elect them even if they do little to promote the public good. ’ ’ A Bloomington city clerk for the past five years, Williams served as a Monroe County deputy auditor before her election to the former position and has spent five years in the Monroe County voter registration office as a member of the board of voter registration. “My entire public career has been spent helping citizens deal with government and deal with their problems,” she claims. State Representative Arthur C Chaney, Democrat, squares off against Republican Thames Mauzy in the state representative race for the 18th district, which includes the counties of Kosciusko and Noble. Chaney, an 83-year old resident of Winona Lake, hopes to attract Indiana’s senior citizens and laborers. “I feel that as a senior citizen I can identify with others and meet their needs, I also feel confident of winning with the labor support I have received,” he says. The former owner of Lakeland Insurance Agency, Chaney vows to work for workman’s compensation, noting, “Indiana is 43rd from the top in the amounts of benefits and unemployment.” If elected, the 1958 candidate for the Indiana General Assembly, says, “I’ll work toward getting a provision for financial assistance for senior citizens who want to go back to school, while I’d also like to see a cap put on the amount of money a person can receive in lawsuits.” Mauzy, chairman of the in-

For Secretary Os State:

ijf EVAN BAYH Democrat

surance and corporations committee, was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 1966 and is a graduate of Anthony Wayne College of Commerce, Fort Wayne. A resident of Warsaw, the owner of Home Furniture Mart cites his experience, having served on committees of financial institutions, insurance and corporations, and natural resources. He also serves on the Indiana Energy Development Board and natural resources advisory committee. State Senator Two candidates will vie for the post of state senator for the 17th district (counties of Huntington, Kosciusko, Wabash, and Whitley) next Tuesday, with Democrat Fred Orr II seeking to unseat incumbent Harold Wheeler, the Republicans’ choice. Orr resides in North Manchester while Wheeler is a native of Larwill. Other County Offices County offices for which Republicans are running unopposed are circuit court judge of 54th judicial circuit, Richard W. Sand, Warsaw; prosecuting attorney of 54th judicial circuit, Michael L. Miner, Pierceton; county auditor, Patricia A. Brown, Warsaw; county

Si •W JOHN HILER Republican

recorder, Betty J. Dust, Syracuse; county assessor, Avis B. Gunter, Claypool; county commissioner — southern district, Charles Lynch, Silver Lake; county councilman — first district, Larry E. Teghtmeyer, Syracuse; county councilman — second district, Robert E. Hartzell, Etna Green; county councilman — third district, J. Norman DeGood, Warsaw; county councilmant— fourth district, George E. Klinger, Warsaw; Tippecanoe Township assessor, Sue Ann Mitchell, Warsaw; Turkey Creek Township assessor, Charlene A. Knispel, Syracuse; and Wayne Township assessor, Cleora Cauffman. Tippecanoe Township is the only township where there is a race this year. Competing for this trustee position are Richard D. Mitchell, Warsaw, Democrat and Douglas E. Klinger, Warsaw, Republican. Northern township trustee Republican candidates who are unopposed are Alice A. Johnston, Syracuse, in Turkey Creek; Marcia Baumgartner, Milford, in Van Buren; Donald J. Boggs, Leesburg, in Plain; Julia A. Goon, Warsaw, in Prairie; and Robert O. White, Etna Green, in Etna. In Scott Township, Fred A. Slabaugh, Nappanee, is the unopposed Democrat candidate. Northern township advisory board Democrat candidates in Tippecanoe Township are Leroy A. Henwood and Robert G. Strombeck. Running on the Republican ballot is William E. Metcalf. In Scott Township Democrat candidates are Paul E. Slaybaugh and Merlin E. Yoder. Republican candidate is Buell A. Hoffer. In Prairie Township the lone Democrat candidate is Lorraine

ui ROB BOWEN Republican

K. Anglin. Republican candidates are Anita J. Baugher, Joseph L. Bower and Russell Devon Yeager. Republican candidates in Turkey Creek Township are Carl

For State Representative:

ARTCHANEY Democrat

H. Hadley, Susan Myrick and Jackson D. Ridings, Sr.; in Van Buren they are Harry D. Doty and Maxine J. Pifer; and in Etna the candidates are Rex D. Burnett and Jerry Clase. Judicial Questions On the ballot this fall are the questions, “Shall Justice Roger O. Deßruler be retained in office?” and “Shall Judge William I. Garrard be retained in office?” as justice of the Supreme Court and justice of Court of Appeals — Third District, respectively. Deßruler, 52, is completing 17 years as an associate justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. Formerly a trial court judge, he has a total of 22 years of judicial experience. A native of Evansville, he attended Indiana University, where he received an A.B. degree in Government in 1958 and a law degree in 1960. Garrard, 54, has served on the Court of Appeals — Third District for 12 years. He graduated from Wabash College in 1954 and from Indiana University School of Law at Bloomington in 1959, receiving a J.D. degree with distinctly) and

I w * -®1 < ZH uri iBANKING ON IT’ — Shown here, from left to right, are Kiwanis president-elect Rev. Paul Tinkel, guest speaker Dennis Schorl, and Kivranis president Jon Dewart of the Milford Club. tjichori, vice president of the First National Bank of Warsaw. Milford Branch, was the guest speaker at the local Kiwanis Club meeting on Friday morning, Oct. 17. Although Schori is new in the Milford area, he did live here for the first five years his life. He is a graduate of Triton High School and Manchester College and has been in the banking business for over 20 years. Schori brought out several interesting points about banks. “The new, bigger and better, can apply to banks,” he said. He mentioned that if not too big, the merger of the small banks is a good thing, mainly because of the many more services they can provide. Date processing enables the bank to do so much more and in so little time; also, data processing helps in containing costs, which enables the bank to better serve the customers and at a c<pt they can live with. Over the last year, the First National Bank has offered a discount brokerage service and this service has been going quite well. “Buying and selling securities through the bank is just another service we are able to offer,” Schori stated. "A new service, allowing people to borrow money on their home equity. You can borrow for whatever your needs and it would be at a lower level interest rate and doesn’t require you to re-finance your home. Mortgage loans will enable you to have tax credits for interest paid under the new tax structure, where qther loans will not,” Schori added. Schori hopes to move into the Milford area soon. . For the business part of the meeting, it was announced that the Kiwanians will begin selling popcorn on October 25, with the proceeds going to the Milford Library Fund.

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being elected to the Order of Coif, scholastic legal honorary. Constitutional Questions Also on the ballot are two questions: Shall Section 12 of Article 11 of

THAMES MAUZY Republican

the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to authorize the General Assembly to permit the investment of state retirement funds in the stock of corporations, associations and banks? Shall Article eight of the Constitution of the State of Indiana be amended to permit the use of the common school fund for any purpose determined by the General Assembly, subject to limitations imposed by federal law? Absentee voting until November 3 Absentee voting is underway in the county clerk’s office in Warsaw during regular justice building hours and on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 8 until 11 a.m. The deadline for voting absentee is 12 noon on Monday, Nov. 3. The public phone humber for information on election day is 267-4502. Complete lists of candidates and voting places appear in the legal section of this issue.

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