The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 March 1988 — Page 5

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Praise for .town board

Dear Editor: I would like to publicly praise the Milford Town Board for taking action to correct the problem of the abuse of privileges in relation to the use of the Town of Milford police car by the Town of Milford Police Department. It is refreshing to see a town board that will recognize problems and take the proper actions to correct these problems. The previous Milford Town Board members were well aware of these problems, but Refused to do anything about them or to make any effort to correct them. In the summer of 1986,1 tried to no avail to make the town board members aware of the situation. Their comments were, “We are satisfied with the way things are.” I tried to push the matter further and to recognize the fact that the abuse of privileges did exist. Not only was I ignored, but

16th annual Democratic Jefferson-Jackson Dinner

The guest speaker for the 16th annual Democratic JeffersonJackson Dinner on Monday, April 11, in the Shrine Building, Kosciusko County Fairgroynds, Warsaw, will be Bartholomew County Chairman John Rumple, who is a candidate for attorney general. The social hour will be at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Other guests expected to attend include: Congressman Jim Jontz of the Fifth District; Thomas Ward,, congressional candidate for the Third District; Jack Wickes, US Senate candidate; Jerry Johnson is graduate Patrolman Jerry Johnson of the Warsaw Police Department was among 78 officers who graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy on March 25. The academy is located onehalf mile southwest of Plainfield. The Honorable Randall T. Shepard, Chief Justice, Indiana Supreme Court was the principal speaker at the event. Colonel Arthur R. Raney, Jr., the Academy’s Executive Director; and Patrolman Jerry A. Johnson, Warsaw Police Department, Class President, also addressed the graduating officers, their families and guests. Indiana requires all nonelected law enforcement officers to successfully complete basic training within their first year of service. Failure to complete the training results in the officer losing the power of arrest. It is interesting to note that tax money is not used to support this program. There is no charge to the officer or department; instead, the training is funded through court costs paid by traffic violators and person charged with crinlinal offenses. In line with the Academy’s motto, “For All The People”, civic groups and families are invited to tour the facility any Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Evening tours can also be arranged by calling 317-839-5191. X-RAYS IN DIAGNOSIS, X-ray films provide vital information about the conditions in a patient’s mouth. Ultra sensitive film, when coupled with modern X-ray machines, reduces the intensity and duration of the X-ray exposure needed to produce useful “pictures”. Dental X-rays show conditions which could not be detected in other ways, including: • Decay between teeth and under old fillings. • Bone loss between teeth — important in treating periodontal disease. • Permanent teeth still developing. • Supernumerary teeth embedded in the jaw. • Broken or retained tooth or root fragments. • Position and development of wisdom teeth. • Cancer of the jaw. By comparing sets of X-rays taken at different time periods, your dentist can spot developing trends and make decisions which ensure that you receive appropriate treatment. Presented As A Community Service By: George C. Smith, D.D.S. Family Dentistry 100 Huntington St. SYRACUSE 457-313$

was immediately fired from my position as Milford Park Board member and as its president, a position that I had held for seven years. To the present Milford Town Board, I say, “Congratulations and keep up the good work. Do not be afraid to make strong and fair decisions that are good for the whole community and not for just a select few.” To the citizens of the Milford community, “Stand behind your town board members with support. Let them know when they do a good job. Do not be afraid to bring problems to them for discussions.” The winds of change are blowing for the Town of Milford, and it appears to be for the good. “Keep up the good work, Milford Town Board. There are people standing behind you and supporting you.” Bill Stath

Secretary of State Evan Bayh, governor candidate; Steve Daily, governor candidate; Frank O’Bannon, lieutenant governor candidate; Ann Delaney, attorney general candidate; Joseph Donnelly, attorney general candidate; Mary Pettersen, superintendent of public instruction candidate; Jay Rigdon, state senate candidate; Betty Lawson, state senate candidate; John Livengood, state chairman; Shirley Gidley, Third District chairman; and John Whikehart, Fifth District chairman. For more information on dinner reservations or for those needing transportation to attend, persons may write to Leroy R. Miller, PO Box 942, Warsaw, Ind. 46580, or phone 269-3506; or call Mary Koehlinger at 269-1437.

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Koehlinger to be Rigdon's coordinator

Jay A. Rigdon, Democratic for state senate in District 13, has announced that Mary Koehlinger will serve as the Kosciusko County coordinator for his campaign. “I am extremely pleased that Mary has agreed to serve in this important position. I know that her experience and enthusiasm will be a great asset to my campaign as we work to bring quality representation to the people of District 13,” said Rigdon. Koehlinger has been active in important positions in several campaigns, most recently as a local coordinator for the Tom Ward for Congress Campaign. She and her husband, Jim, who also serves on the Jay Rigdon for State Senate Committee, live in Warsaw, and are the parents of two children, Nathan and Rachel.

Rigdon also announced that several other prominent Democrats will be helping him in his bid for the Democratic

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HOLY WEEK PROGRAM — Varner Chance, center, a resident of Epworth Forest who is well known for his work in forming the Sounds of Hope musical organization , explained to the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland , North Webster, how the language of music helps to improve international understanding. The meeting was held on Monday morning, March 28. Pictured with the speaker are Program Chairman Roger Coldren, left, and Robert Seitz, right, who introduced the guest speaker.

Chance has served as a college professor of music and was head of the music department of Wawasee High School for the school’s first nine years. He helped to form, the Epworth Forest Choir School and has directed its work for 25 years. He started the music tours known as Sounds of Hope 17 years ago in order to promote high musical .moral, and ethical standards in all aspects of people’s lives. Sounds of Hope has presented concerts in England, France, Germany, Holland, Austria, Belgium, and Switzerland. There have been many requests for the 1988 tour and present plans call for starting in Holland. The speaker emphasized that he believed that Christ came into the world singing of love, lived singing love, was crucified singing love, and that Christ’s resurrection promoted singing love. He explained that he believed that for a better world today, we need to live singing of love for one another.

nomination to be decided on May 3. Steve Hagen will be serving as the Noble County coordinator. Hagen practices law with the firm of Hagen & Hagen, with offices in Ligonier and Syracuse. He is a former mayor of Ligonier and has long been active in local political and community activities. Opal Miller will be heading up activities in the Syracuse area. Mrs. Miller, who owns a beauty salon in Syracuse, is a precinct committeeman in Turkey Creek Township. She is a former state delegate to the Indiana Democratic Convention, and has been active in the Kosciusko County Democratic Women’s Association, as well as the Indiana Democratic Women’s Association.

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assisting the campaign in the North Webster area. Mitchell is currently serving as trustee in Tippecanoe Township. Howard Woodward of Warsaw

Purdue classes offered

Purdue University will be offering classes for coilege credit in Warsaw, beginning with the 1988 summer session, according to James J. Wagner, manager of extension classes for Purdue. The new location for extension classes is being coordinated with Warsaw CQmmunity Schools. Gina M. Smith, coordinator of information services for the school system, will be handling the local

Communities must be be prepared to assist

The time is near when the possibility of tornados, storms, floods, high waters, or other stituations that cause human suffering or create human needs, which the victims cannot alleviate without assistance, looms large. The American Red Cross will be offering two courses in Damage Assessment and Shelter Management. These courses are open to the public at no cost. The purpose of the training is to provide basic information to Red % Cross volunteers, other agency staff, community leaders and the general public about what a disaster is, what its effects on people and the community are, and what the role and activities of the Red Cross and of governmental and non-governmental agencies is in alleviating these effects. There is no prerequisite for this training. a Damage Assessment shows volunteers responsible for conducting Red Cross disaster damage assessment the importance of reliable data and the ways in which to obtain necessary damage assessment information. Damage assessment is the gathering of immediate and accurate information about the physical damage

WHO DO AMERICANS TRUST MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE WITH THEIR I.R.A.’s? mm MM mm mm MB IOTZ 808 GERHART MERRILL TEMPLIN PHIL SEE Assistant Vice President Senior Vice President Branch Manager Assistant Vice President Sllvar Laka & Trust Officer Roann Mantona f Warsaw At* L Mi 7 4 HENRY SMITH MAL STRONG JEANNE THOMAS At DlS **° Vice President Vk» President Vice p residcn , Vl " Pf««lent Milford A Syracusa Warsaw <? North Wabstar Winona Laka I*. % JbF : — w i ? w ,„*» B MAX JONES PAT HUEEIR CHARLES KER 808 FULLER VICKI MARTIN Vice President Customer Service Senior Vice President Vice President Customer Service Plarcaton Officer Warsaw Wakash Officer Wast Laka Warsaw Today, you can get an I.R.A. from all kinds of pdbple. From stockbrokers to department store clerks. But many of those I.R.A’s are not federally insured, nor is your return guaranteed. If security is what you want for your retirement fund, there is only one person to see: a banker. Industry records show more Americans trust Full Service % Bankers with their I.R.A. deposits than stockholders, savings and loan people or any others. Lake City Bank offers many I.R.A, options at competitively high rates. Os the only place you’ll find a banker is the bank. Talk to one at any of our full service locations 115 Years Os Continuous Service Qake City Bank

has agreed to serve on the Jay Rigdon for State Senate Committee. Woodward, owner of. Howard Woodward Realty, has previously served as a delegate to the

registration. Expected to be offered in June are English 101, to Psychology 120 and Communications 114 (Speech). The tenative schedule will be for English to be offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings for seven and onehalf weeks, with an afternoon section if needed, and for psychology and speech to be offered on Tuesdays and

resulting from a disaster. This information may be largely in terms of a.) damage to homes, businesses and public facilities; b.) loss of facilities such as gas, water or electricity; or c.) loss of accessibility to the damage area due to loss of bridges, washed-out roads, etc. The purpose of the Shelter Management course is in assisting shelter managers to select, organize, open, operate and close a Red Cross shelter in time of disaster and to assist them to become acquainted with job responsibilities, role relationships and the team approach. Each class will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Red Cross Chapter. Damage Assessment is scheduled for March 28 and Shelter Management is April 11. Classes are limited to 20 participants. Please call the Red Cross at 267-5244 for registration. Romania gives up trade The Romanian government, faced with White House and congressional demands for a better human rights performance, has renounced American trade benefits given to communist countries with good emigration policies, U.S. officials said.

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Democratic State Convention, has been active in the Kosciusko County Realtors Association and in various environmental and wildlife activities.

Thursdays. Classes are tentatively set for Warsaw Community High School. Any Kosciusko County area adult may register for the classes, for college credit and a grade, for a pass/fail credit or as an auditor. Area high school incoming and graduating seniors may also register for the college classes if they are in the top 50 percent of their class and have a letter of support from their principal. All registration, payment, purchase of textbooks and materials and record-keeping will be done locally. Instructors will also come from local schools, colleges or industry. The estimated cost for one undergraduate course is $l5O. Classes which may be offered in the fall (one night per week for 15 weeks) are Spanish 101, French 101, Math 111 (algebra) and Introduction to Communications 250. Other classes will be offered if there is a local demand. Persons desiring more information should call Gina Smith at 267-3238. Suggestions for future classes are welcome. Purdue University hopes to offer classes locally in the future for teachers seeking an endorsement in computer or gifted education. Area residents who are interested in being instructors for such classes and who profess a master’s degree or equivalent qualifications in the desired area should call Mrs. Smith at 267-3238.

I MISHLER I I SENATOR — DISTRICT 13 I Political Ad Paid For By Mishler For Senate Committee, P.O. Box 104, Syracuse, IN, Gregory E. Mishler, Chairman

SEEKS SENATE SEAT • — Philip E. Treesh, 48, r 2, Kendallville, has announced plans to seek the Republican nomination for the District 13 state senate seat. After graduation from AlbionJefferson High School in 1957, and completion of a Purdue short course, Treesh pursued his agricultural career. Treesh and his wife, Delores, have operated a farm in Jefferson Township, Noble County, since 1964. Although currently having a feeder cattle operation, dairy was the main enterprise of this farm for many years. The Treeshes are the parents of five children. The family is active in the Trinity United Methodist Church in Albion. ’Jreesh is currently lay leader, and has taught Sunday School for various age groups. He is also involved in other church-related Activities. A member of the Noble County , Farm Bureau, Treesh served on the board of directors for 13 years. He was elected to the Federal Land Bank Association Board and served in various capacities in the Fourth Farm Credit District (Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee) including the Farm Credit Council Advisory Committee. He is also a former 4-H leader. Treesh will be meeting with the Leesburg Town Board and with * the Milford Town Board on Monday, April 11.

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