The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 January 1988 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., January 6,1988

1 ' FMm nlßlHßiff mUHI ■ W ’■ CIIM ■ if W i »• lIKKI ! ’ I Hi If IS | i i • < ft JiF SWEARING IN CEREMONY —On Monday, Jan. 4, Byron L. Tinkey, left, an attorney from Rochester, was sworn into the newly created post of Kosciusko County Court Referee. Judge James C. Jarrette, right. County Court Judge for Kosciusko County, is shown presiding over the ceremony. Tinkey’s appointment is for an indefinite period of time. This new position was created by the Indiana General Assembly and Kosciusko County to relieve the caseload in the county court. -

Attorney is new Kos. Court Referee

/ Effective January 1, Kosciusko / County has a newly created posi- / tion, county court referee, created by the 1987 General Assembly and Kosciusko County. Byron L- Tinkey, an attorney from Rochester, has been appointed to this position whicMs intended to ease the caseload in county court, small claims division. ’ * Y Tinkey, as referee will hear evidence and make recommendations to the county court judge, on small civil claims of not more - than $3,000. His recommendations will pass to Judge James C. Jarrette, who will either approve, disapprove or make modifications on the rulings by Tinkey. The appointee will be keeping office hours in the Justice “ Building on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He will continue his private law practice in Rochester. He has been practicing law for the past eight years. Tinkey and his wife, Christine (Silfies) have made their home in

Collision causes damage

Two accidents were investigated by Milford Police last Friday and Sunday, Jan 1 and 3, accounting for considerable damage to three vehicles. No one was injured in either of the mishaps. An obstructed view contributed to a two-car accident at Campbell’s IGA parking lot, approximately 20 feet south of Catherine Street. William Medley, 26, Milford, was attempting a turn into the parking lot at 11 a.m. Friday, when he collided with the front end of a 1984 AMC Jeep, driven by Michael K. Steele, 25, Milford. Steele was attempting to leave the lot from the Catherine

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Rochester for the past five years. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Norman (Rozella) Tinkey of rural Akron. The 35-year-old lawyer graduated from Akron Ttigh School, Manchester College, and earned a juris doctor degree from Northern Illinois University Law School. Tinkey will be paid $20,000 yearly for the part-time position, half of which is paid by Kosciusko County, the state of Indiana assuming the other half. In addition to his private practice, Tinkey has served as VI-D deputy prosecutor for Fulton County where he established and enforced child support orders among other related duties. The new appointee’s application was among a dozen vying for the position. In choosing him for the position, among his many qualifications, also, the matter of no-conflict of interest was a consideration, as some of the other applicants were Kosciusko Coun- S ty practicing attorneys.

Street exit when the collision occurred. Up to $2,500 in'damage was caused to the Steele vehicle, while the 1968 Chevrolet Impala, driven by Medley, suffered up to SI,OOO in A one-vehicle accident at 4:30 a.m. Sunday caused up to S2OO damage to a guard rail on Main Street and SI,OOO damage to the 1977 Chevrolet truck that hit it. Briaij Butler, 23, Milford, was traveling south on Main Street when an axle on his vehicle broke, causing him to lose control and strike the rail, located on the east side of Turkey Creek bridge.

Hunter receives suspension, new board members take oath of office

I By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer “I do not feel that we can convict him on anything other than operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and on the basis of the convictions of the town board, I recommend five days suspension, without pay, and six months probation. Any further misconduct or severe problems will lead to dismissal.” Thus states the motion by North Webster Town Board Member Sid Markley, which came following an approximate 30-minute hearing between North Webster Deputy Marshak Shad Hunter and the board last Wednesday evening, Dec. 30. Board members voted unanimously in favor of the motion. Hunter’s suspension was effective January 2-6. The hearing was called after several allegations were presented to the board against Hunter, including being convicted~by a court of a crime. OthCT allegations included being guilty of conduct injurious to the public peace or welfare and conduct unbecoming of an officer. Hunter pleaded guilty of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a class C misdemeanor. He Was fined $350 and sentenced to six days jail with good time. Rex Reed, town attorney, was the hearing officer. He stated the hearing was being conducted under the provisions of Indiana Code 36-8-3-4 as it delates to discipline of a member of the police or fire departments. Courses of action, if found guilty of the allegations, by the board could be demotions, dismissal, reprimand, forfeiture of pay, suspension or no action at all. Witnesses Called North Webster Acting Town Marshal Jerry Craig and Kosciusko County Deputy Sheriff Tom Brindle were called to testify before the board. Craig’s testimony established the validity of court documents concerning Hunter’s hearing in Kosciusko County Court. Craig also validated the serving of the hearing notice to Hunter and the content of the hearing notice. Brindle, investigating officer of Hunter’s accident on September 29, gave an account of what transpired that evening. It was this accident which led to the OWI charge against Hunter. During the account, Brindle stated when he arrived at the scene he was told by persons there that the driver had taken off across the field. Upon obtaining the registration of the vehicle, it was learned Hunter was the owner. Brindle requested Craig, who had arrived at the scene, to go to Hunter’s residence, not far from the scene, and return him to the scene. Brindle pointed out that it was Hunter who called the police about the accident. Brindle stated he found a beer can and a strong odorof an alcoholic beverage in the vehicle. He also said when Hunter returned and was seated in the squad car, he smelled an odor of an alcoholic beverage ion his breath at that time. It was noted that Hunter had sustained a head injury and was bleeding. Hunter, after being asked, requested an ambulance not be called, but Brindle transported him to the hospital. A blood alcohol test was taken at the hospital. “Shad was very cooperative and never offered any resistance,” remarked Brindle. He said Hunter had signed a waiver agreeing to the blood alcohol test. The test result was .18 percent. Upon receipt of the test results paperwork was presented by Brindle to the prosecutor. ft was approximately one week later a warrant was issued for Hunter on the OWI charge. No questions were asked by board members, however Hunter asked several questions of Brindle. Hunter’s first question was if in Brindle’s opinion was it his appearance at all that seemed he

was intoxicated? Brindle’s reply was that his eyes were blood shot and glassy looking, however he had sustained a head injury which sometimes with a head injury the dexterity of a person cannot be told. Another question from Hunter to Brindle was “did you make a comment that night, in your opinion, you’d think I would test?” Brindle commented he had stated he told Hunter he did not think he would test on the basis of what had been told the officer in the vehicle. “I asked you how much you had to drink. You told me at 6 o’clock you had four beers. I told you that four beers should not make you test over the .10 percent mark because our body burns off .015 percent per hour.” Brindle further stated on the way to the hospital Hunter told him he hoped the pint of schnapps he had drank earlier in the day did not effect the test. “At that time I knew how the test was going to come out,” said Brindle. The final question dealt with Hunter’s coordination and if it indicated to the officer if he (Hunter) was intoxicated. Brindle noted he did not run a coordination test because of the head injury causing coordination to be off. Myron Clark, board president, asked several questions before a vote was taken. Clark asked if his understanding of Hunter’s enroll-

BpWk JU > NEW BOARD TAKES OATH OF OFFICE — The oath of office for the members of the North Webster Town Board and clerk-treasurer was administered last Wednesday evening. Rex Reed, town attorney, was present to conduct the swearing in ceremony. Kay Andrews, new board member and Margaret (“Peg”) Lawrance, new clerk-treasurer, were sworn in for their first term in office. Myron Clark and Sid Markley were sworn in for their second term in office. Shown in the photo are Mrs; LaWrance, Mrs. Andrews, Clark, Markley and Reed. (Photo by Deb Patterson) ‘

'Urgent matters' on for short session of House

*• According to Indiana House Speaker Paul Mannweiler, action in the House of Representatives will be limited to urgent matters in the 1988 session. In his opening remarks to the House on organizational day, November 17, Mannweiler reminded legislators the session was short, designed to handle emergency issues. Mannweiler urged his colleagues not to introduce new legislation in the session. But there are some problems facing Indiana’s General Assembly that must be addressed in 1988. The top item is AIDS legislation. t Media attention and public outcry have led the General Assembly to make some policy decisions regarding the deadly AIDS virus. The House Republicans will likely follow the « recommendations of the Interim Study Committee on Public and Mental Health by attacking the syndrome with increased educational efforts and more severe penalties for those transmitting the disease. Since educators and health officials are in the best position to pass vital information, they may become the primary recipients , and distributors of AIDS education. Other legislation could toughen criminal penalties for persons who knowingly transmit the virus through blood donations or sex crimes. The recent education bill, known as the A+ program, should assist students become better equipped to face the growing problems of today. There still are some problems with with program that need to be worked out. Another project awaiting the General Assembly is the family law issue. The most visible law deals with the surrogate mother

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ing in Alcoholic Anonymous was true and if he is continuing attending the meeting. To both questions Hunter’s reply was “yes.” Craig was asked by Clark about the conduct of Hunter while on on duty. Craig’s reply was he had been doing an excellent job? s *J Hunter, who was on duty that evening, was not available for comment following the meeting. Other Business The final year end business was conducted following the hearing, along with the swearing in of the new clerk-treasurer and board members. In final business the board approved encumbrances of funds for 1988 and transfers of funds to pay year end (expenses. The encumbrances include funds allocated for street paving in 1987 which will be done in 1988. A letter from the owners at Rusty Armor Bakery, North Webster, was read. It sought the reduction of the sewage rate to the minimum amount. The letter stated the business has been closed since October 1. Eve Payne, clerk-treasurer, indicated the assistant clerk-treasurer Rosie Mort, had been told by the owners the business would be permanently closing. The board agreed to reduce the sewage rate to the minimum, after the building had been vacant for one year. Acknowledgment of S3OO from

contracts and adoption. Last summer, the Interim Study Committee on Family Law recommended a two-year moratorium on surrogate mother contracts until could discover if it’s a ‘legally acceptable’ way of conception. Other topics awaiting discussion are government efficiency, state highways, workmen’s compensation and local measured service. Highways and bridges across the state have fallen into disrepair, similar to national facilities. The deterioration in roads resulted from a cut in spending. The General Assembly plans on looking into ways of funding highway, and bridge repair dur- . ing the new session. Workmen’s Compensation has been a topic gaining intense interest. Victims of work-related accidents or diseases could 'receive more money and better benefits as a result to legislation this year. Both sides of the House agree that Indiana’s workmen’s compensation benefits need to be increased and funding increased. However, despite the uniformity, thereisexpected to be a great debate over the subject. The final issue deals with permitting Indiana Bell to charge for phone use on a per-call basis. The issue was addressed during the last session, but no conclusion was reached. During the previous session, Indiana Bell was granted permission to test local measured service in Michigan City, Kokomo, Bedford, Martinsville and Paragon. The test includes six months of comparative bills followed by six months of live bills determined by number, length, distance and time of day calls are made. The House passed a Republican-sponsored ban on LMS, but the measure was killed

the North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce was made. The money is targeted for upkeep of the town’s Christmas lights. The item of parking along the north side of Washington Street, was brought up. Mrs. Payne noted she had checked back through all the old board minutes during her term in office and found an ordinance. The ordinance stated there would be no parking on the east side of Washington Street, six feet from the intersection of SR 13. Both Mrs. Payne and Craig noted that there is enough no parking area designated for the driveway of Roy Russell’s business. Nothing was found in the minutes giving Russell mission to have no parking lines painted or no parking signs erected. Clark stated, at the end of the meeting, the enjoyment he has had working with Bob Jones and wished him success in the future. This was the last meeting for Jones who was not re-elected. The final item on the agenda was the swearing in of Margaret (“Peg”) Lawrance, clerktreasurer; and Kay Andrews, new board member. Clark and Markley were also sworn in by Reed. The next meeting of the board will be Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m., in thrown hall.

in conference committee by a Democratic senator. How the legislation handles the issue depends heavily on feedback from constituents. Clean air problems The Environmental Protection Agency said that some cities probably will have to enact new auto restrictions under its planned policy calling for eventual penalties against areas that can’t quickly meet clean air goals.

Four promoted

\ Lake City Bank Board of Directors recently made several promotions. Max Jones and Jeanne Thomas were promoted to vice presidents and John Ettinger and Phil See to assistant vice presidents. MAX JONES AV ? Max Jones has managed the Pierceton office of Lake City Bank since its opening in August 1984. He is a graduate of Pierceton High School and Ball State Teachers College and most recently owned and operated Jones Hardware in Pierceton. Jones has been a member of the Pierceton Chamber of Conv merce since 1967 and a membiff of the Pierceton Economic Development Commission from 1977 to 1983. He and his wife, B JEANNE THOMAS

■ "Bk F -1 Pt I “ S I IL-- - V YA 1 Xf J 1 A jf SEEKING COUNTY TREASURER’S SEAT — Milford resident Gloria Maple announced Tuesday that she will be seeking the M Kosciusko County Treasurer’s position in 1988. She will be running on the ticket and is optimistic about making changes in the department. She is currently an employee at the treasurer’s office and has eight years experience there. (Photo by Carla Gaff) • / Hopes to iron out Current problems — Gloria Maple seeks treasurer's seat *

I By CARLA GAFF Staff Writer “I’ve kicked around the idea of either quitting my position as deputy in the treasurer’s office or running for the treasurer seat myself for sometime now,” explained Republican hopeful Gloria Maple. “I think the main reason I feel this way is because of the problems we’ve been having in the office. The biggest problem is book work not getting done on a daily basis, while morale in the office is down.” Maple is a Milford resident, living at 204 E. Smith Street. She has lived in Kosciusko County for nine years and in Milford for three. Maple has eight years experience in the county treasurer’s office. She was hired into her current position during Kathryn Teel’s term as Kosciusko County Treasurer. “Things are quite a bit different in the office now, than what they were when Kathryn was here,” said Maple. Continuing, she noted, she has a number of plans and changes she’d like to see instated in the treasurer’s office, if elected. One of the major changes she’d like to see made is the hiring of two more deputies in the office. “At one time there were six deputies in this office,” clarified Maple. “I don’t know why there are only four now, except that when two of them left we just didn’t hire anyone to replace them.” Maple would also like to see bookkeeping done on a daily basis, with one deputy working computer bookkeeping and another working on hand entry bookkeeping. She noted she would like to see two more terminals installed and have at least one persbn qualified as a notary public. Another major change Maple ,

Mary Carol, are the parents of three children and reside at Big Chapman Lake. Jeanne Thomas has managed the bank’s North Webster office since January 1984, after 13 years of banking experience in all facets of consumer and commercial lending. Thomas is a member of the National Association of Bank Women and is treasurer of the Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce. She graduated from Kosciusko Leadership Academy in 1984 and the Bankers Business Development Institute in 1986. John Ettinger has been a member of Lake City Bank’s consumer loan department since 1984. He is a Tippecanoe Valley High School graduate, holds a BA ■ '■■■ BBibA JOHN ■ ETTINGER degree in economics from Indiana University and in July 1986, he graduated from the American Bankers Association National School of Bancard Management. Currently, Ettinger is a member of the Kosciusko Leadership Academy class of 1967-88, is the internal vice presi-

would like to see made could save Kosciusko County taxpayers $5,000 a year. She explained this would be done, through the presorting of tax statements, which would allow them to go out for 17 cents an envelope instead of the normal 22 cents. A number of minor changes would be made which would allow the office to run smoother, according to Maple. Currently Maple assumes a number of duties in •‘the treasurer’s office, including doing quarterly reports, handling boat titles and registrations, updating documents for mortgage companies, answering the telephone, and waiting on customers. » “I’m familiar with nearly all bookkeeping systems used in the office,’’she claimed. She has attended county treasurer’s school, data processing school, plus boat and titling registration classes. Maple is a Hamilton High School graduate and says she is accustomed to hard work. “I’m kept very busy right now working three nights a week as a cook besides holding down my deputy’s position,” said Maple. She went on to note, “I’d be the first one to admit I haven’t been very involved with the (Republican) party, but I’ve worked when I can, helping during the fish fries.” Maple reported she enjoys her work and cares about the treasurer’s office and, “I find it to be a very interesting place to work.” She was asked to run for the county treasurer’s seat four years ago; however, she noted, at that time she didn’t feel the timing was right and didn’t feel totally qualified. “Now I feel qualified to handle the position,” concluded Maple. Current Treasurer Vicki Shoemaker is ineligible to run in 1988, as she’s presently serving her second term in the office and is therefore prohibited by law to run again.

dent of the Warsaw Noon Optimists, and is the assistant basketball coach at Tippecanoe Valley High School. He and his wife, Debbie, reside in Warsaw. . Phil See joined the bank" as assistant manager of the Mentone office in September 1985 and became the manager of that office early in 1986. See holds a BS degree in physical education and health from Manchester College and a MS degree in physical education and health from St. Francis College. He graduated from the Bankers Business Development Institute in 1986. phil ■■ SEE Formerly, See taught in the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation where he was head football coach. He has served as the fund raising director for Institutional Financing Services and for the past three years has been in charge of the United Way fund raising in Mentone. He and his wife, Patti, are the parents of three children and reside in rural Silver Lake.