The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 April 1988 — Page 12

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., April 27,1988

Pat Robertson speaks in Indianapolis

Presidential candidate Pat Robertson spoke in Indianapolis Saturday, April 16, in the Murat Shrine Auditorium. In his speech, Robertson said he is looking to the future and that he is definitely still in the presidential race. Following is an excerpt from his speech. “Last week I stood in a hospital room in Norfolk, Va., with my lovely daughter-in-law and held in my arms a little baby girl who happens to be my sixth grandchild. When I think of the heritage that was given to me, when I think of the people who struggled, who fought, who sacrificed, and yes — who died, to bring the freedom that I know and you know, I believe in my heart that I must fight, and you must fight, to make sure that America stays free, stays strong, and stays number one for those children and grandchildren that we love so much. “I read various columnists who

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say that somebody who believes in God somehow doesn’t belong in government, and we can’t have these religious people getting involved in governmental processes because of ‘separation of church and state.’ I don’t believe, from what I know of the history of America and of the great ancestors I have in my own family, that any of those people ever intended to separate God from government. “Our country was founded on one fundamental principle, that God Almiglity gave us our freedom. Government does not give us our rights and our liberties, God gives them to us. Government didn’t give them to us, and government shouldn’t try to take them away from us. “The constitution was intended only for a moral and a religious people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other. You see, freedom depends on two things: number one, a con-

sciousness that our freedoms and liberties come from God; and number two, a self-restrained, moral and religious people. Without individual self-restraint and without the self-restraint that comes from religious principles, our people run amuck. Our people begin to break through the law, people begin to move out into anti-social behavior, to selfdestructive behaviour, and behaviour that ultimately will lead either to anarchy or to totalitarian dictatorship. Selfgovernment and freedom always depend on self-restraint, and if we stop being self-restrained, we will stop being free. “When I talk about the things I’m saying here, the press says, “Well, he’s not really saying anything.” They want me to talk about two things: government programs that spend money and pass laws. And they think, as do most of the people, that if you want to spend more money you are a liberal and are considered compassionate. The other alternative is to save money and stop spending government money and limit taxes, in which case you are called conservative and lacking in compassion. The truth is neither really meet the problems.” Robertson went on to say that he was recently handed a piece of literature entitled “Safe Sex and Unsafe Sex” which had been given to 13-year-old students in the public schools in Norfolk, Va. The literature was published by the public health service of the

state of Virginia and had graphic descriptions of how to have homosexual relations that were ‘safe.’ He continued by saying, “Now ladies and gentlemen,„the government has no business Taking taxpayers’ money to teach children how to be homosexual.” Robertson went on to say, “Os course, they were concerned about AIDS and so am I. We read that 92 percent of those who have the disease in this country are either male homosexuals or intervenous drug users. Both of those practices are unnatural and wrong. Instead of saying ‘this kind of behavior is wrong,’ we talk about the government giving out clean needles to heroin addicts so that they can take heroin safely, or teaching homosexuals how to behave in a ‘safe way.’ But we refuse, as a nation, to deal with the problem. “Close to one trillion dollars worth of problems that we inflict on ourselves through the use of narcotics, alcohol, tobacco, various sexual practices, the break-up of families, and some of the moral break-down in our country that if solved, would immediately solve the federal budget deficit and have a tremendous impact on our trade deficit. We could immediately lower taxes and a whole sweep of strength would come forth in our society.” Robertson stated that the government is spending some money on research but there seems to be no cure in sight. The candidate continued, “I want to fight to make America

and to keep America number one in the world. I want us to be the strongest nation economically, I want us to be the strongest nation militarially. The time has come for those of us who feel as we do, who love this country, who love God, who love our families, who love the history of this nation, who understand the problem, have got to get involved. Because we are not going to stand idly by and see America crash and burn. “That is why I am working, not just for 1988.1 want to see conservatives, Christians, Republicans elected into office in the legislatures of the states of our nation, into the city councils, and especially into the school boards. So thank you for all you’re doing. We need your help.”

School board seats to be filled

By GLEN LONG Staff Writer

Four of the public school corporations which include Kosciusko County students will have board members elected on Tuesday, May 3. The school board election for the Wawasee Community School Corporation will take place as part of the fall election on November 8, when two seats will be voted on. Dr. Thornton, superintendent, said the candidates will be voted on by all voters in the Wawasee Community School District and will take office January 1,1989. At Tippecanoe Valley, Roger Moriarty, Mentone, who was defeated by 18 votes in the last election, is running again. He said he wants to increase communication between parents, teachers, school administrators and the community. “I want to help make education enjoyable for all involved,” said Moriarty. John Mellott, Etna Green, who was appointed to the Tippe Valley board three years when a member resigned, is running for election. “I strive to give kids as good an education as we can without overloading the taxpayers,” he said. Mellott said he is pleased with the junior high building replacement the corporation has completed at Akron and Burket. These included six new classrooms and a remodelled gymnasium at" Akron and a new kitchen, library, multi-

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purpose room at Burket and a remodelled gymnasium. Fred McSherry, Burket, is an incumbent member of the Tippe Valley School Board and now serves as president of the board. He has been active in school affairs all his married life, having served on the township advisory board before the school corporation was formed. McSherry said he tries to be a good listener and be available for teachers and administrators to talk to. He feels he has good rapport with both groups. He is pleased with the building projects which have Been completed recently. At Whitko Community Schools, Richard L. Dial, South Whitley, is running to bring his four-year school board experience back into action after being off the board the past four years. He said he enjoyed working on the board in the past and feels that education is vital to everyone in the school district. Dial said he strongly .believes in the Prime Time method of providing teacher assistants to help get children off to a good start in their early school years. Dale Haupert, South Whitley, has been on the Whitko School Board for two terms. He said he is proud to have been a part of getting the corporation on a sound financial footing during his tenure. He said this was done by setting up curriculum, dernographi^, .finance and facilities committees. Kindergarten through grade 12

curriculum improvements have been made and Pierceton and Sduth Whitley schools have been extensively remodelled during Haupert’s terms. “We have had a lot of cooperation and understanding from the community,” he stated. Andrew P. Chalk, Larwill has been on the board four years. He said he really stresses the importance of the employee performance and evaluation system which is in place. “We want the best staff for our kids we can have,” said Chalk. Other candidates for Whitko Community School Board positions who could not be reached for comment, are Terry E. Duggins, South Whitley; and George Clifton Vasbinder, Larwill. At Triton School Corporation, Joyce Stemm, Etna Green, is now completing a partial term to which she was appointed and is running for the first time. She said the board was changed from a seven to a five member board two years ago. Stemm said a feasibility study has just been completed to determine if Bourbon Elementary School should be remodelled or rebuilt. She said the board will be voting on this in the near future. Running against Joyce Stemm at Triton is Steven L. Sechrist, Etna Green. He is an incumbent also and ran the first year there

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Child photo winners named

Winners of the Creative Touch Studio’s Fourth Annual Child Photo Contest have been announced. First place winner is Amber Simpson, daughter of Mr. and Mi*s< Jack Simpson of Leesburg. Amberewon a SSO UT>. Savings Bond and a 16x20 wall portrait. Her setting was entitled “Going Fishing.” Second place winner is Ashley Bartman, daughter of Cheryl and Rod Bartman. She won an 11x14 wall portrait and eight wallet photos, her portrait was entitled

was an elected school'board. “I feel my job on the board is just getting started,” Sechrist said. “I would like to see the projects which I have helped start be completed. I enjoy helping my community on the board and have had good support from the school superintendent and other board members.” Running unopposed at Triton School Corporation is incumbent, Da'vid Allen Dinius, Bourbon. Eight candidates are running for seats on the WaNee Community School Board. Roy E. Williams, Nappanee, is running for the first time. He said he has no special issue in mind, he just feels it’s a citizen’s duty to do what he can for the community. “I’ll try to evaluate each decision to do what’s best for the children, he stated. Ross R. Sloat, Goshen, has served on the WaNee board for two terms. He is interested in continuing to help with the projects and planning which are in progress. Other candidates for the WaNee Community School Board who could not be reached for comment are Dana L. Stickel, Nappanee; Larry Andrews, Nappanee, incumbent; Dr. Robert Abel, Wakarusa, incumbent; Donald P. Guckenberger, Nappanee; Steven K. Walter, Nappanee; and Risa Wright, Goshen.

“Ready for Prom.” Ashley Hall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hall of North Webster was the third place winner. Miss Hall was the recipient of an BXIO wall portrait and eight wallet photos. She was dressed as “Pebbles.” £3 K A ; ’l ASHLEY HALL