The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 December 1987 — Page 5
NO LET UP ON TAX INCREASES - is the way to describe the 1988 property tax rates. Overall in their March and November installments Kosciusko County property taxpayers will pay $28,225,883. If you add the local option tax that will be filched out of paychecks during 1988 ($1,868,689), the local tax burden will be $30,094,572. This compares with the take in 1986 of $24,658,844. During this 1 period of time your local taxes will have increased almost $5,500,000 or 22 percent. Local officials conveniently forget the burden of the local option tax on income when they talk of holding down taxes. This propaganda — using local option tax to hold down your property tax — has failed. Syracuse residents will be hit with the largest increase — .70 cents per SIOO of taxable property. Good news for Milford taxpayers. They have a one-cent reduction. A comparison between 1987 and 1988 is given below (to the nearest cent on taxes per SIOO of personal and real property for 1988). Warsaw taxpayers will pay the most per SIOO of taxable property with a rate of $9.64. Jefferson East will pay the least with a rate of $5.46. Taxing Unit 1988 Tax Up-Down Warsaw $9.64 .55 Warsaw Plain 9.40 .45 Winona Lake 9.17 .51 Mentone Frank 8.99 .39 Mentone Harrs 8.98 .38 North Webster 8.81 .56 Pierceton . 8.54 .24 Syracuse 8.27 .70 Claypool 8.09 .61 Silver Lake 7.95 66 Etna Green 7.75 41 Sidney 7.67 40 Milford 7.48 Down .01 Burket 7.34 .29 Harrison 6.79 .24 Leesburg 6.70 .57 Franklin 6.53 .24 Seward 6.44 26 Etna 6.21 .36 Wayne 6.16 .60 Washington 6.12 .12 Jackson 6.09 .12 Monroe 5.85 .11 Jeff. West 5.79 » 04 Scott 5.79 05 Turkey Creek 1 5.72 ,zi Clay 57j ' s l Van Buren 5.62 .04 Tippecanoe 5.61 .09 Lake - 5.60 f .59 Prairie 5.57 1 51 Plain . 5.55 .48 Jeff. East . 5.46 .09 SCHOOL RATES (Included Above) Tippecanoe 5.22 25 WaNee - 4.67 .09 Whitko 4.70 .14 Wawasee 4.34 14 Warsaw 4.41 53 HAVE YOUR TAXES BEEN CREDITED? According to rumors, the County Treasurer’s office has about $55,000 in property tax money and is now trying to find out who hasn’t been credited with paying his taxes. NEW AUDITOR Pat Brown will take office Jan. 1. She will succeed J.D. Geiger. Mrs. Brown, a certified public accountant, was elected in 1986. The law provides for a holdover for one year from the time of election to taking office. Speculations as to what J.D. is going to do: He has already indicated he will seek the State Representative seat now held by Thames Mauzy. Mauzy hasn’t said whether he will seek another term. The state representative term ends Nov. 1988. Some are speculating that J.D. might get a short term position with Lake City Bank. He has been a protege of former County Chairwoman Jean Northerner, (who holds a position as a vice president in the bank.) Geiger operated the license branch in Warsaw for the county chairwoman then succeeded her in the auditor’s post. Others are wondering if he will take a position with his son-in-law Dean Miner in getting the county plat books up-to-date. ONLY PART TIME Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer-elect Mark Tatman has announced that he does not intend spending full time on the clerk’s duties. He plans to hire his mother Elgia to run the office. Tatman, a Democrat, defeated Sharon Batesla, Republican, for the position in November. Jennifer Lewis was the town’s first full-time clerk treasurer. Lewis, a Republican, chose not to seek re-election. Her term expires Dec. 31,1987. 1
NEED BMM MOVIE CAMERA The North Webster Library is looking for someone to donate an BMM movie camera. This library was started by citizens and clubs of North Webster and does not have a tax levy to support the service.
What I'm running 'for' is what is important: Ward
Thomas K. Ward, Democratic candidate for Congress in Indiana’s Third District, has responded to his 1986 election opponent’s decision to seek reelection. “Hiler’s announcement does not change my plans in any way,” Ward said. ‘‘l have said very often that it is not really a question of who I’m running against, but what I’m running for.” Ward said the upcoming election is too important to be viewed as a contest between two personalities. He considers it to be a referendum on a style of representation and a referendum on commitment. The likely Democratic nominee did allow, however, that many people in the district are hoping for a rematch. ‘‘Last year’s election was so close
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that a lot of people have been looking forward to a rematch,” Ward said, ‘‘and to be quite honest, I’m one of them. I welcome this opportunity to face the incumbent again and debate the issues before the voters.” ‘‘l’m very serious about representing this district in Congress,” Ward added. “I’m working hard to get there and I plan to work just as hard when I am elected.” Ward, an attorney from Starke County, was narrowly defeated in his 1986 bid to unseat Rep. John Hiler (R-Ind.) after a lengthy recount. The razor-thin victory margin of just 47 votes made it the closest congressional race in the nation. Ward announced in January his intention to run again for the Third District seat in the 1988 general election.
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Letters to the editor Who stole our flag? Dear Editor: For 20 years, we have flown the American flag at our house and so proud to do so. My husband and three sons served the Armed Forces and to fly the flag is very important to us. But on Saturday night, Dec. 5, someone stole that flag. It was practically new. I hope they pay for this in some way. I don’t know who did it, but God does — and so do they! Before they left, they also deposited their empty beer cans, which we had to pick up. Maybe they were never taught to never steal, litter or such. Is this how they get their kicks? Were they bombed out of their mind or drunk? Or maybe the devil made them do it. However, they were urged to do this; I hope their conscience won’t let them rest. So disgusted by their act, Mrs. James McClintic Thanks for help Dear Editor: On behalf of the Board of Directors of Lakeland Community Daycare I would like to take this opportunity to thank some of the many people who made possible our successful presentation of “Care Bear, II” on Saturday, Nov. 28. About 50 area businesses participated by purchasing tickets and then making those tickets available to their customers and employees at no charge. Because of their excellent support over 300 children and parents saw a delightful film at no charge. We owe a big thank-you to Dave Wright of the Pickwick Theatre who made the theatre and his services available to us at absolutely no charge. Thank-You to Judy and Carol of J.A. Business for printing our tickets and posters and we wish to thank ARch and The Mail-Journal for the excellent publicity. And last but not least a big thanks goes to those on the retail merchants committee that arranged for the visit by that jolly man in the red suit, Santa himself. Thank You all very much. Terry Skaggs 113 N. Huntington Syracuse, IN Escape injury as cars collide Improper turning contributed to a two-car collision at 10:50 pm. Friday, Dec. 4, at the intersection of Chicago and Huntington streets. Scott A. Wegner, 20, Syracuse, was eastbound on Chicago Street when he attempted a right turn onto Huntington Street and was struck on the passenger side by another eastbound vehicle, which was also attempting a right hand turn. The 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Wegner was driving suffered up to SI,OOO in damages, while the second vehicle, a 1979 Buick Riviera driven by Douglas C. Parmerlee, 17, Syracuse, sustained S2OO in damage. Neither driver was injured in the incident. Quick quip Some callers can stay longer in an hour than others do in a week. A basket of cheer that’ll last all year. Send the FTD® Holiday Basket Bouquet. Call or visit us today. 154 S. Williams St. NAPPANEE o . A Rogromrud IFadumortt of FTDA © 1987 FTOA j
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These young men will vouch to the fact that we don’t have winters like the one shown in the photo any more. The year is around 1928 or 1929. The shovelers are shown clearing snow off of CR 850E, just south of CRIOSON. John Sudlow loaned this photo to us and names the snow shovelers as Isreal Cripe, Bill McClintic, Henry Grieder and Lawrence Schlicht. Sudlow stated the
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(Continued from page 4) ment for plaintiff, except court costs of $46. Beauchamp and McSpadden vs Kenneth Rogers and Lila Rogers. Judgment for plaintiff $4,043.81 plus costs. Steve Ross vs Joseph Morton, Shawn Morton, Cora Morton. Judgment for plaintiff $653.44 plus costs. Kenneth Overmyer and Madonna Overmyer vs Larry Rose and Lynn Rose. Judgment for plaintiff $738.20 plus costs. Lakeland Animal Clinic vs Steve Davidson. Judgment for plaintiff $632.47 plus costs. HP. Frauhiger vs John A. Zentz. Judgment for plaintiff $1,250 plus costs. Sharon R. Havens vs Randy Miller and Stephen Miller. Judgment for plaintiff SI.OO plus costs. F.D. Saemann Foundation vs Jerinie Harris. Judgment for plan, tiff $1,300 plus costs. Auto Owners Insurance Co. and Carol S. Mauk vs Iris B. Fick.
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Judgment for plaintiff $314.45 plus costs. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jeanne Weirick: HICKMAN-SUTTON Edward D . Hickman, 76, r 1, box 195, North Webster and Nina M. Sutton, 75, r 1, box 608, Leesburg. BRANNEMAN-NOE John Alan Branneman, 62, r 2, box 398, Syracuse and Billie Noe. 49, r 2, box 398, Syracuse. STEPHENSON-HAMMACK Chris Edward Stephenson, 24. r 2, box 76, Leesburg and Margaret M. Hammack, 23, P.0.80x 605, Pierceton. RIDENOUR-SHUPE Timothy Michael Ridenour, 23, r 5, box 97F, Syracuse and Kristine Gail Shupe, 20, r 5, box 97F, Syracuse. LONGENECKER-ROBERTS Joseph Chris Longenecker, 33, r 1, box 270 N., Leesburg and
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wages for this occasion was the grand total of 30 cents per hour. If anyone has any other old pirfurfe, of the area, special steps are heing taken to insure their safe return. Photos.Jlong with complete information may be taken or mailed to the Syracuse Office of The Mail-Journal, 103 East Main Street.
Melissa Lynn Roberts, 20, r t, box 270 N., Leesburg. CRAIG-WAYCASTER Troy Michael Craig, 20, 525 Oak St., Apt 8, Syracuse and Dawn Marie Waycaster, 22, 525 Oak St., Apt. 8, Syracuse. HENRY-HENRY Kenneth Merle Henry, 64, 135 Ist St., North Webster and Betty Louise Henry, 64, 135 Ist St., North Webster. COTNER-CREWS Brad Cotner, 20, r 2, box 373A, Syracuse and Carey Lynn Crews, 20. r 2. box 373A, Syracuse. Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Mock — Sharon Gail Mock, Syracuse and Daniel J. Mock, Syracuse. The couple was married October 21, 1984 and separated November 18, 1987. There is one minor child.
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Petitioner seeks custody and child support. Cox — M. David Cox, Kosciusco Co. and Traci A . Cox, Warsaw. The couple was married November 23,1982 and separated September 7, 1987. There is one minor child.
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Jones — Bethany F. Jones, r 1, North Webster and Roy Devon Jones, r 3, Warsaw. The couple was married July 3, 1982 and separated October 27,1987. There are two minor children. Petitioner seeks custody.
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