The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 April 1988 — Page 5

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Senator Augsburger endorses Mishler for State Senate

State Representative Gregory E. Mishler, state senate candidate, has received the endorsement of State Senator John B. Augsburger. Senator Augsburger is retiring after 12 years of service in the General Assembly. His letter of endorsement reads: “As you are aware, I am not seeking re-election to the state senate seat I have held since 1976. While it has been a pleasure serving you and the other fine people of Senate District 13, I feel it is time for a change in my life. “I naturally have very strong feelings about the representation of the people of Kosciusko, Noble, DeKalb, and LaGrange counties in the Indiana Senate/Because I believe in fair and responsible government, I am endorsing State Representative Gregory Mishler (R-Syracuse) in his bid for my senate seat. “Not only have I had the pleasure of working with Greg over the past six years in the General Assembly, I have enjoyed his friendship since our boyhood days in Milford. I know the type of man Greg is. He is a representative who devotes himself full-time to serving the people of his House district and puts their interests above all others. Greg also genuinely cares about the citizens of Indiana. “I have had the opportunity to work with Greg on many pieces of legislation during the past six sessions that have had a direct

Letter to the editor

'Little Bear' presented to over 13,000 children

Dear Editor, The “Little Bear” program, sponsored by the Kosciusko County Mental Health Association (a United Way Agency) is working hard to preserve this “time of innocence” for all children. Having just completed our fourth year in all of the schools in the county (including, preschools, parochial and day care centers) we have performed for over 13,000 children in our community. “Little Bear,” a play writtjen by Don Yost of Bridgework Theater in Goshen, teaches children about good and bad touches. It is considered one of our most powerful tools to educate children in a nonthreatening way about child abuse prevention. As a member of the cast and someone who has been on board from the day the idea to do this play was conceived, I can say with complete conviction, it works. Most of the children we perform for will, hopefully, never suffer from child abuse. For them “Little Bear” will be a pleasant memory of a touching and sometimes humorous story. They

People ask me how my views differ from the other candidates running for 18th district representative. I don’t knew, because 4 haven't heard any of them express their views. I don’t know where they stand, do you? If they don’t have opinions strong enough to share with the voters now, will they represent our views in Indianapolis later? I have stated my views and experience and would be happy to share them with anyone z\ interested. Please / call me at 269-2639. VW''*' — — L>ave Wolkins Fold for by th* Cltlwm for Wolkin. Comm., Crotfl Tldbolf, Cholrmon, Bill Honthron, Troowror. P.O. fox 8»1. Worww, IN 46M0

and positive impact on Northern Indiana. Greg and I have routinely sponsored each other’s natural resources bills in our respective chambers, many of which were designed to protect and enhance the lakes in our part of the state. I have worked closely with Greg, not only because of our friendship, but also because he is an effective legislator who has earned the respect of his colleagues in both the house and the senate in a very short time. “Greg has the experience in and knowledge of the legislative system that is necessary to be an effective State Senator. His fine record in the House of Representatives will undoubtedly carry over into the senate. I know the people of Kosciusko, Noble, DeKalb and LaGrange Counties expect their interests to be well represented in state government. Greg Mishler is the man for this job. “Please join with me in supporting Gregory Mishler for state senator in District 13.” Mishler states, “I am very pleased to receive this endorsement from Senator Augsburger. I pledge to live up to the confidence he has placed in me as an effective legislator.” Other Endorsement WA-PAC and UNI-PAC NORTHEAST has announced its teacher support for Mishler. The

will store the information and maybe never have to use it. But for some of the children in our audience, they will be seeing themselves and as the play unfolds, they will find the answers they have been searching for. They will see that they need not be helpless victims — that children do have a voice and a right to be heard. I would like to express our gratitude to everyone in Kosciusko County, including, principals, teachers and parents who have faithfully supported our efforts on behalf of all children. Without you, this program would not be and without this program, what we fondly remember as childhood would not be for many children. For the love of children. Lyn Anglin

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teachers’ political action committee carefully reviewed Mishler’s six-year voting record on educational issues and noted his support for sound educational issues. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, Representative Mishler consistently supported the state’s responsibility to adequately fund schools, thus protecting the property tax relief program. Representative Mishler stated that “Indiana’s constitution mandates that the state provide a quality uniform system of education for students.” Representative Mishler also consistently supported Prime Time and the state’s effort to lower class sizes in the primary grades. He also supported local control of school calendar and voted against the extension of the school year. cIn addition, Mishler strongly advocated in favor of continuing parent-teacher conferences as part of the school year.

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RICHARD G. ADAMS

R. DOUGLAS GRANT

Four re-elected to board of directors

The Lakeland Financial Corporation held its annual shareholders meeting on April 12 at the Kosciusko County Shrine Building. During the wellattended meeting, Richard G. Adams, R. Douglas Grant, Jerry L. Helvey and Dr. Homer A. Kent were re-elected for a three year term to the Board of Directors.

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Five Republicans after Mauzy's 18th District seat

By MARK WEINSTEIN Staff Writer

Indiana’s House of Representatives will have a new face following November’s election. Five Republicans and one Democrat have filed their candidacy for the vacant 18th District seat, left open with the retirement of Thames L. Mauzy, R-Warsaw. The battle for the empty seat is expected to be settled in the primary, where five Republicans are seeking the nomination. Os the five Republicans, J.D. Geiger has the most experience in public office. He started his political career in 1958 when he ran for sheriff. Other political highlights for the North Webster resident include serving as Kosciusko County Auditor for four years, and manager of Warsaw’s License Branch. The 58-year-old candidate finished second to Mauzy in the last House election, falling by 850 votes.

Middle district —

Rematch in race for commissioner's seat

(By NEVIN DULABAUM Staff Writer

The May 3 primary election race on the Republican ticket for the middle district Kosciusko County Commissioner seat will be a re-match from four years ago — incumbent Fred Gilliam will be opposed by John McDaniel. Fred Gilliam, 70, is a resident of Warsaw. Gillfam is the owner of a farm and of Gilliam Bowling Lanes. He and his wife, Marguerite, have one son and a granddaughter. Gilliam has served as commissioner for seven terms, and said he was seeking

DR. HOMER A. KENT

The Lakeland Financial Corporation is the parent corporation of Lake City Bank. Lake City Bank is the fifth oldest of the State Chartered Banks in Indiana and will celebrate its 116th year of continuous service in May of this year.

“I want to do the district good service and with my experience in public service, I feel I can help,” said Geiger. “I want to be an active voice down there and a good listener to what we need in the district.” Darwin Call, owner of Lawn Rangers, Warsaw, believes the district needs a business person in Mauzy’s retired seat. The 43-year-old Warsaw resident believes he is the lone true businessman seeking election in the district. “I believe the state needs to be run like a business, it needs to be run efficiently,” said Call. “None of the other candidates have experience at the statewide level. I feel I’m the person who has that experience.” Call’s political experience prior to this campaign is working with Warsaw’s Chamber of Commerce. He has taken a strong position with the chamber, seeking the best for his city. Issues that are important to Call include finding a solution for

an eighth because of his experience and because he is now able to work at the job full-time. He said, “There are a lot of issues this time. Solid waste is the most important thing we’ve got facing the committee. I also believe the 911 emergency number is very important. I’m tax conscious because I own a lot of property. And, I’ve got the experience to handle the job.” John McDaniel, 45, is also a resident of Warsaw. McDaniel manages the business service organization for United Telephone of Indiana, and he and his wife, Paula, are the parents of three children. McDaniel said he was once again challenging Gilliam to be the Republican representative in the November

JERRY L. HELVEY

★ POSITION WANTED ★ (Preferably in Government Service) ★ BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: • 20 Year Resident, Kosciusko County • Graduate, Milford High School (1965) • Indiana College of Mortuary Science (Honors 1968) • University of lowa - E.E School of Anatomy (1972) • Wife; Brenda S. Schramm (21 years) • Son; Ryan D. Mishler (college sophomore) • Church Affiliations; Methodist ★ QUALIFICATIONS: *|||||||| : • 3 Terms - Indiana House of Representatives President - Mishler Funeral Home, Inc., Bremen, IN (1968) Consultant - Mishler Funeral Home, Milford, IN (1968) President - Mishler Ambulance Service (1968) ‘ | President - Bremen Monument Co. (1970) ■ : - Owner - Section 8 Housing Complex (1983) ' Owner - GEM Property Management (1987) Owner-GEM Farms (1985) * OBk -WMRB *'< Director/Stockholder - Bremen Glas/Cedar Gias (1984) ★ LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE: • Highest Success Rate 1987 - House of Representatives (% Bills) State Representative • Member/House Ways and Means Committee rocmDV c MICHI B?P (Most Powerful Comm, in Legislature) unEUpni E. miDFILsn • Vice Chairman/Ranking Member - House Public Health Comm. • County & Township Comm. - Vice Chairman/Ranking Member • House Judiciary Committee • Natural Resources Committee » HA • North Central Indiana Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council • Licensing Health Related Occupations/lnterim Committee • Nursing & Retirement Homes/lnterim Study Committee • Interim Committee/Public Health ■ • Local Government Committee - Interim H • 99% Voting Record Since Elected in 1982 • Assisting 100’s of Constituents w/Bureaucratic Red Tape , " ★ OTHER EXPERIENCE: jk ■ • Instructor - Ivy Tech, Basic Emergency Medical Tech. Course Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Classes w/Red Cross & American Heart Association - ■ ■ A M FOR A ★ AWARDS: ■ ■ -j- • Sagamore of the Wabash (Indiana's Highest Civilian Award) — Governor Otis R. Bowen (1981) H Governor Robert D. Orr (1984) H ET Nominated Outstanding Young Man of America (1972) HHi EL National Life Saving Award (Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary [l9Bl ]) ★ MEMBERSHIPS:, ★ OTHER ACTIVITIES: • Chamber of Commerce • Junior Miss/Board Member • Businessmen's Association • Former Volunteer Fireman • Fraternal Order of Police • Past Chairman - United Way '• Kiwanis • Past Director-American Heart Assoc. p». . IQ • Optimists • Past President/Director Indiana H H UIST. IO • American Legion Funeral Directors, Dist. 2 r • Masonic Lodge 1/ala ■ • Scottish Rite VOW *** • Former Jaycee MISHLER MAY 3RD Paid For By Mishler For Senate Committee - Gregory E. Mishler, Chairman P.O. Box 104 ★ Syracuse, IN 46567 ★ Telephone (219) 457-5996

the controversial waste problem in the district and road repair. He added he would support a state-wide lottery if the proceeds supported education, state highway roads and/or senior citizens. The candidate has also assisted his wife’s race for the clerktreasurer, which she won. David A. Wolkins, Winona Lake, is a go-getter. Like Call, Wolkins is a successful businessman, being an owner of ABC Travel in Warsaw. Wolkins, a lifelong resident of the district, has served the community 18 years in a variety of services. His work involves government-related work, service clubs and church. The 44-year-old candidate, a Warsaw High School graduate, served 17 years as Winona Lake Town Board’s president or vice president and four years as its GOP precinct committeeman. His campaign has focused on practical issues facing today’s

election because he believes there are a number of important issues that Kosciusn. '"’nunty faces. He said, “I am extiv. .ely concerned about health, safety, welfare, winter road conditions, zoning, waste removal, sewage, state and federal legislation, and others. We must face these issues and make appropriate and tiipely decisions because it is going to affect the present and future generations.” The southern district county commissioner position is not up for re-election this year. However, the northern district seat is, and incumbent Maurice Beer of Milford is running unopposed in the primary race. The Democrats have yet to announce a candidate for the seat. , . i f V?

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society. His top issue deals with drunk driving. Other issues include the lottery, pornography, victims rights, environment and slum housing. “I want to have a part in the preservation of this quality of life,” said Wolkins, referring to the standard of living throughout the district. “I have been involved in local government for the past 18 years. Now I would like the chance to serve a larger constituency as a state representative.” Dale Mock is the fourth Republican seeking the support of GOP voters in the primary. A 58-year-old North Webster resident, Mock, has an agricultural and real estate background. He is also the twin brother of Dean Mock, seeking election in District 3. Mock’s reasoning for running for the vacant spot is to enhance Indiana’s government. “Indiana has had good government for a number of years,” reflected Mock. “But there’s always room for improvement. I want to be a part of that growth.” Mock’s goals while in office include funding for county and city streets throughout the district. The candidate believes funding as been overlooked. Mock believes revenue could be gained through a state-run lottery. The money gained through the lottery would assist highway roads and street improvement. The final candidate is Charles Mills, a government and economics teacher at Central Noble High School. Mills also serves as assistant principal and curriculum director at * the high school.

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With his educational background, the veteran teacher, 21 years, believes his experience and interest in government would benefit the district. “I feel I can represent the district very well,” admitted Mills. “I have the education and variety of occupational background.” Mills noted he has been involved in public service for many years. “I can relate to people,” he added. Mills, a resident of Albion, resides with his wife. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Huntington College and a master’s from Purdue University. The 18th District, generally, is a strong supporter of the GOP, making H. Dale Tucker’s bid, the lone Democrat, an uphill battle. Tucker has accepted the challenge and has worked hard to win the support of the voters. The former Warsaw mayor has spent several years serving the public and seeks to continue his public service. “It was an uphill climb when I ran for mayor,” said Tucker. “I was the fourth Democratic mayor in 150 years.” Tucker moved to Warsaw in 1954 and has served the public since. He’s a member of several organizations, including Moose, Shrine Club, American Legion andVFW. Tucker’s game plan, if elected, is to correct Indiana’s road problem and educational system. Both weigh heavy on the former mayor’s heart. “The roads are deplorable, that’s certainly an issue,” added Tucker. “I have a message that people need to listen to.”

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