The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 3, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 March 1988 — Page 5
"CRUZIN AROUND CUSE" (Continued from page 4) scheduled to appear in vendors in high-traffic areas in these two counties the first day of each a free copy of Senior Life, a new, bright little month, tabloid newspaper produced for the senior citizen set of both Kosciusko and Elkhart coun- If we know anything about Jack Elam and ties - Kip Schumm, we’ll just bet they’re sitting on a , , minor success story. It’s something absolutely new and should _ o _ catch the eye of this aging segment of our society- NEW PUBLICATIONS seem to be in the air. Just this week Northern Indiana Public Service So, why are we interested in telling our mailed its first issue of SIDELIGHTS (Volume 1, readers about this new paper. Easy. It’s the pro- Issue a sna ppy little four-page informational duct of The Papers Incorporated, headed up by bulletin “Published For The News Media.” two Syracuse residents, Jack Elam as accounts executive, and Kip Schumm as advertising manager. While SIDELIGHTS will have limited circulation, it should serve to keep the record This first issue is 36 pages, printed in splashy straight. This first issue carried a Mail-Journal color and holds out the possibility of syndication. account of the closing of NIPSCO’s Syracuse ofTwenty thousand — yes, 20,000 — copies are fice.
Lemon law to protect owners of defective vehicles
Attorney General Linley Pearson said the state’s new “lemon iaw” will go into effect once signed by the governor. Pearson’s office wrote the law’s language and organized a bipartisan effort to pass the bill. Legislators from both sides of the political fence had proposed similar legislation, without success in the past. Following are the procedures a consumer must follow to use the state’s “lemon law.” 1. — A consumer purchases a vehicle from an Indiana auto dealer after the governor signs the bill. The law is not retroactive and does not cover vehicles purchased earlier. 2. — The consumer experiences a problem with the vehicle during the first 18 months or 18,000 miles. The consumer must take the vehicle to an authorized dealer and report the defect. 3. — The dealer attempts to repair the vehicle. The consumer should get a written summary of
Citizens of Poland await changes
I By NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC NEWS SERVICE Most ordinary Poles find their day-to-day lives continue to worsen, even though their Communist rulers appear increasingly inclined toward economic reform and a more open society. That’s one of the central conclusions drawn by Polish-born American journalist Tad Szulc, writing in the January National Geographic, after an extensive tour of the country. “After 40 years of Sovietenforced Marxism-Leninism, the steadily deteriorating quality of life in Poland is a grim daily drama,” writes Szulc. Szulc spent three months scouting Poland. He and photographer James L. Stanfield drove thousands of miles, from the southern Tatra Mountains to the Baltic seashore, and from the wooded Soviet border to the farmlands of the East German frontier. He reports that he had no trouble meeting and talking with Poles on all levels of society, from farmhands and housewives to leading Communist officials. He also freely interviewed dissidents, including the one-time leader of the outlawed Solidarity movement, Lech Walesa. He calls his talk with the head of state, Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski, “the most candid private conversation” he has ever had with any Communist leader. “The general told me bluntly that his country faced immense Lost license will cost only half If a person loses his hunting, trapping or fishing license, he will only pay half cost for a replacement license, according to State Representative Gregory E. Mishler (R-Syracuse). A bill lowering the fee for replacing lost licenses was signed into law February 25, said Mishler, author of the bill. It will become effective January 1,1989. “Losing a license is frustrating enough without having to pay full price to obtain a hew one,” said Mishler. “This new law will make the process a little less annoying.” Currently, the replacement cost for a lost hunting, trapping or fishing license is the full price of the original license. The new law will lower the fee to half of that cost. A “I’m very pleased that this bill was signed by the governor,” said Mishler. “I hope the new law will make it easier for Hoosiers to enjoy outdoor activities. Hunting and fishing are very popular recreational activities in Indiana, so many people will benefit from the bill’s passage.”
repair information. 4. — If the vehicle remains defective, the consumer must return the vehicle to the authorized dealer for additional repairs to correct the defect. 5. — After four repair attempts, only one of which must be within the 18-month or 18,000-mile period, or if the vehicle is out of service for more than 30 days, not counting Sundays and holidays, as a result of the defect, the “lemon law” is triggered by the consumer through a written notice to the dealer and manufacturer. 6. — If the manufacturer has an arbitration program which has been approved by Attorney General Pearson’s office, the consumer must go through the manufacturer’s arbitration program. At this time, no arbitration programs have been approved, so this step is not presently required. When an arbitration program is approved, the consumer must use the process, but is not
economic and social problems that could be solved only by his program of radical reform of the economy,” Szulc writes. In October, the government formally launched such a program. Its main themes are austerity, decentralization, and a turn toward a free-market economy. Whether these reforms will improve the lot of ordinary Polish citizens remains to be seen. “You know, in the end you lose your will to live,” a woman government office worker in Warsaw told Szulc. “I geT up at dawn in that tiny apartment of ours — you can forget about getting a larger apartment even if you live to be a hundred — and I prepare breakfast for my husband and two kids, send the children off to school, then I rush to catch this horribly crowded red streetcar to get downtown to my office. “I quit work around two o’clock, and I go shopping for food and various things we need. Sometimes I stand in a queue at the butcher shop to buy meat with my ration card, but often they run out of meat before my turn comes, so I race elsewhere to get into another line to buy something else we can eat. When I get home, chances are I probably have to walk up the stairs to our apartment on the sixth floor because the elevator is usually out of order. Then I cook dinner, serve it, wash the dishes. And then it’s another day tomorrow, just like today. Some life! ” Dr. Magdalena Sokolowska, a leading Polish sociologist and physician, says women are the greatest victims of the system because the burden of life with its daily responsibilities falls most heavily on them. “Feminism, or women’s liberation, does not exist in Poland,” says Dr. Sokolowska. “Polish women think simply in terms of survival.” Polish men aren’t very happy, either. A government economist reports factory and office morale is so low that “people come to work — rather than actually work. It’s a marvelous society in which you don’t have to work to get paid by the state.” Not surprisingly, this unhappiness contributes to what Szulc terms “rampant alcoholism.” Poles consume an equivalent of eight quarts of pure alcohol per person annually — the equivalent of 16 quarts of 100-proof whiskey. “Among the sad sights of Poland are not only grown-ups but even teen-agers wandering, blind from drink, along sidewalks
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bound by its findings or stopped from using the “lemon law.” 7. — If an arbitrator orders a replacement or refund, the manufacturer has 30 days to provide a replacement vehicle or a complete refund, whichever the consumer requests. 8. — If the arbitrator does not order a refund or replacement, the consumer may sue in court, using the “lemon law.” 9. — If there is no arbitration program, or if the arbitrator’s decision is against the consumer, a law suit must be filed within two years of the first report of a defect to the dealer which sold the vehicle. If successful, the consumer is not only entitled to a replacement vehicle or refund, but also is entitled to the reasonable costs of litigation as well. Pearson said his office will soon establish standards for auto arbitration programs to insure consumers receive a fair and prompt hearing and decision.
l POLISH FARMLAND — Polish farmer Tadeusz Las supervises as daughter-in-law Zofia Las pitches hay into a wagon before the soaring backdrop of the Tatra Mountains. Despite extensive industrialization in the decades since World War 11, afifth of the Polish population still lives on farms. More than 70 percent of Poland’s arable land remains in private hands, the highest percentage among Eastern-bloc nations, in which state farms and collectives predominate. (Photo by James L. Stanfield-1988 National Geographic Society)
in broad daylight,” Szulc writes. Poland has major health problems, commonly blamed on stress, pollution, diet, and industry-related degenerative diseases. In 1965, a 30-year-old man could have anticipated another 41.7 years of life. Today he can look forward to only 39.7 years. Szulc reports a “hunger for consumer goods” in Poland. This appetite usually goes unsatisfied in a nation where an average industrial worker must pay the equivalent of 20 monthly paychecks for a videocassette recorder —a technology which, nevertheless, has led to a national “videomania.” A polishbuilt Polonez automobile costs seven or eight years of such salaries. Despite these dour aspects of Polish life, however, Szulc found bright reminders of gracious Old World traditions. “I was startled and enchanted when I saw a uniformed militia captain bowing to kiss the hand of a uniformed lady militia lieutenant as a morning greeting under a Vistula River bridge in the city of Torun,” Szulc writes. Szulc also noticed a surprisingly cooperative disposition on the part of top government leaders, Roman Catholic Church figures, and dissidents. He found Jozef Cardinal Glemp, primate of Poland, praising Jaruzelski as an “intelligent man who has a large sensitivity to moral questions.” Szulc also discovered a Lech Walesa who had become “more
2 hospitalized after car-semi accident
Donald J. McMath, 59, r 2 box 194 C, Leesburg, and Ruth McMath, 58, r 2 box 194 C, Leesburg, were taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital following a car-semi accident, Thursday, Feb. 25, at 9:35 a.m. The accident happened at US 30 and SR 13. Dale G. Schneider, 27, 332 C W. Fulton St., Waupaca, Wis., was charged with disregarding a traffic signal. McMath complained of pain to the shoulder area and Mrs. McMath complained of pain to the neck. Both were treated and released. Police officials report Schneider was east bound on US 30 and did not see the red light and was unable to stop. Schneider swerved in an attempt to miss hitting the vehicle but was unable to do so. McMath was south bound on SR 13 and was hit by the semi when he went to cross the east bound intersection. Damage to the 1979 White semi owned by Donald and Myron Klosinski, 1021 007 Highway B, Syracuse man suffers bums Dave Anglemeyer, r 3, Syracuse, suffered minor burns to his face, hands and feet, after trying to extinguish a fire with his coat Saturday, Feb. 27. The Syracuse Fire Department was called to the scene at 3:44 p.m. Anglemeyer was treated at the scene and refused being taken to the hospital. He was advised to see a doctor. Fire officials report the fire started when sparks from trash burning in a trash barrel caught a field on fire behind a trailer on the Syra-Web Road. There was no damage listed and the fire was extinguished by the fire department.
mature and sophisticated politically.” In 1981, Jaruzelski smashed Walesa’s Solidarity movement. “Therefore,” Szulc writes, “I was astonished when Lech Walesa told me . . . that, sooner or later, ‘we shall meet (with Jaruzelski) on the way to reform.’ ” For all of its present and past troubles, stretching back over centuries of invasion, brave stands, and subjugation, the country Szulc found during his tour appears headed toward an unprecedented degree of accommodation among its major factions in what the author calls this “latest Polish drama.”
PREGNANCY AND DENTAL CARE It’s not only safe to receive dental treatment during pregnancy, but pregnant women should be especially concerned about dental health. These are just three of the reasons: • Hormonal changes during pregnancy may make gums more susceptible to periodontal disease. • Pregnant women tend to eat smaller, more frequent meals, exposing their teeth to decay-causing foods more often. Common cravings for sweets during pregnancy pose another threat to the teeth. • Morning sickness can bring stomach acid into the mouth; long-term exposure to an acid environment hastens erosion of tooth enamel. Pregnant women should make an extra effort to brush and floss regularly, in addition to scheduling dental examinations and professional cleanings. Nutrition should be watched to be sure foods high in calcium and phosphorus are a regular part of the diet. Presented As A Community Service By: George C. Smith, D.D.S. Family Dentistry 100 Huntington St. SYRACUSE 457-3138
Amherst, Wis., and trailer owned by Altim, Inc., Tomahoawk, Wis., was listed at $5,000. Damage to Mcmath, 1982 Buick was also listed at $5,000. Darwin Call to run for representative Darwin Call, a Warsaw businessman, is seeking the office of state representative in district 18, presently held by Thames Mauzy. Call is owner of Lawn Rangers in Warsaw and new to the political arena although he’s been involved in politics for a number of years. He and his wive, Elaine, are the parents of four children: Christine, Kathleen, Scott, and Cameron who are students in the Warsaw school system. Letter to the editor What happened lo'Just Sty No'? Dear Editor I am writing to you in response to a news clip I read in the February 17 edition of The MailJournal. The news I am referring to is the incarceration of the Syracuse Elementary music teacher, charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol. What happened to the successful “Just Say No” program, or does that only apply to our children? Is this the type of role model we want in our school system at a time in which we are trying to impress on our children to “Just Say No” to drugs and alcohol? We, as adults, are supposed to be setting a good example for our children. Is this the type of behavior we want our children to imitate? I do not believe this type of conduct is very becoming to a school teacher or anyone else for that matter. I would like to know what kind of action the school board plans on taking in this matter. Signed, A concerned parent
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