The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 22, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 July 1988 — Page 5

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(Continued from page 4) our source, this information is recorded on a tape made at the regular board meeting. WHILE WE’RE straightening out records, Ralph Thornburg recently pointed out that our mention in a March column that Big Wheel was the first chain store to operate in Syracuse is inaccurate. According to Ralph, a chain store is one with 3-4 outlets and Thornburgs Super Drugs qualified long ago. (You sure learn a lot writing this column!) FLOATING FREELY on a raft can be hazardous to your life and limb, according to Carol Wallace. She reports that her brother, Bob Owen, was comfortably floating on a raft,

Letters to the editor

County will be phased out of Easter Seals

Dear Editor: The Kosciusko County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc. (“Kosciusko County Society.”) regrets to announce a change in Easter Seal operations in Kosciusko County. The National Easter Seal Society has revised its membership agreement in such away that only local operations with annual income of $75,000 or more can be an Easter Seal affiliate. The Kosciusko County Society, which, from 1965 until recently, has been the local representative of Easter Seals in Kosciusko County, does Can someone tell me why? Dear Editor: [ \ I have just paid my Sewer bill, against my better judgement. Last month’s bill had no “use days” on it, even though it arrived about two weeks later than usual, now this bill has “use days” marked 42 days. Why? Last months bill should have been 42 days, not this month. Since December of 1986,1 have been paying $17.45, now with a surcharge of $5 I will have to pay $25.05. (?) Before December of 1986 I was paying sl2, but when I questioned the clerk as to where the extra 45« came from — the answer was “your new rate is $17.45 and that is what you will be paying”. Isn’t this an intelligent answer? In December of 1986 you added the surcharge of $5, now you are putting another $5 surcharge on top of that and it. surely doesn’t add up to much sense to me. In the April 28, 1988 edition of the Goshen News, it clearly stated, “Those persons receiving sewage service who do not have a metered water service will pay according to a flat rate schedule. For example, a single family dwelling will pay $20.50 per month.” PLEASE, will someone give me some direct answers to these questions? And speaking of sewer and water: When the sewer and water lines were laid across Maple Grove some 12 years ago, it left dips in the road. Well, now with the new condos to the East, the road has been fixed and leveled within the last two weeks. Now the speeders can go faster and smoother than ever before. Also, Harkless Street has never had a ngune, let alone a sign in all the 12 years I have lived here. Now, it has both! It used to be old #l3 or the road where the old miniature golf course used to be. Thanks to whoever took care of this matter. Joy E. Nolan R.R. #4-Box 28-bl Syracuse, Indiana The Village

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not meet the annual income requirement and, accordingly, will be phasing out its operations. The Indiana Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc., with which the Kosciusko County Society has been associated since 1965, will be taking over Easter Seal operations in Kosciusko County. The recent mailing requesting Easter Seal contributions was made by the State Society. Effective August 1, 1988, the State Society will be totally responsible for all Easter Seals operations. Those needing Easter Seal services after July 1,1988, can and should call the State Society at 1-800-458-0481.

Economical fish management programs

Recreational fishing in Indiana is a multi-million dollar business, and benefits from public dollars spent to manage fishery resources far exceed the costs. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, about 1.1 million over 15 years old go fishing each year. They take an average of 19 fishing trips per year and spend sl3 on each trip for bait and other items. These figures mean Indiana fishermen spend $272 million each year to go fishing. That money goes into the state’s economy. To manage this business, the Indiana Division of Fish and Wildlife spends $2 million. The money comes from fishing license sales and from some federal and state taxes. It is spent on various fish stocking programs, surveys, fish habitat, and other fish resource management activities.. In Northeast Indiana, the successful fish eradication and restocking program in 1984 at Sylvan Lake cost $128,000. Yet, Passenger sustains minor injuries A Leesburg youth and his passenger were involved in a onecar accident Friday, July 8, at 9:30 p.m., one mile east of Leesburg. Paul Cook, 16, r 1, Leesburg, was driving a 1978 Pontiac Firebird and failed to negotiate a T-intersection at Harper Road and CR 700 N, striking a pole. A passenger, Dana Rapp, 15, r 7, Warsaw, complained of minor injuries. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Officer John Hart estimated damage at $3,000.

holding onto a rope which was connected to his boat. Falling asleep, he drifted out into the lake. When he woke up and realized where he had gotten off to, he paddled back to the boat, climbing aboard just as some boating hotrodders whizzed through and circled around. WOW, NEW hours at Kentucky Fried Chicken! They are now open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Looks like the new owners are listening to the needs of their customers. We hear they’re planning some remodeling also. Nice going! THE G.L. Perry store is now fully stocked, carrying items that you have found in their other stores. Just in time for Sidewalk Sales, too (August 11,12 and 13).

The current board of directors expresses its thanks to all those who formerly served on the board and to the many residents and businesses who have supported Easter Seals over the years. It has been a pleasure to work with such caring people. The board also wishes the State Society every success as it assumes operations in Kosciusko County. We urge all those who have supported Easter Seals in the past to continue their generous support. Sincerely, The Board of Directors of the Kosciusko County Society For Crippled Children and Adults, Inc.

DNR fisheries biologists estimate the net value of fishing there last year alone equalled $127,000. Assuming similar benefits occur this year and in the years to come, it’s easy to see that fish management programs are costeffective, efficient, and economical. What is also important is that Indiana’s public fishing business is managed by a field staff of only eight district fisheries biologists, three research biologists, and eight fish hatchery managers) Library welcomes new member The Milford Public Library Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting July 5 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Phil Beer, vice president. Lynne Beer was welcomed to the board. She will be replacing Elmer Hartter who will be retiring July 31. Minutes of the June 7 meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s and librarian’s reports were read and filed. Claims in the amount of $4,965.37 were approved and signed. In new business, an inventdry of the safety deposit was given to be filed. Charges for non-resident fees were discussed and tabled until a full board is present. A proposed salary schedule was presented and will be considered at the next meeting. The purchase of PBS video tapes was discussed. The annual cost will be $476 for three years, totaling $1,427. The policy of borrowing these videos will be established.

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KLinii n CANDIDATE MEETS THE PEOPLE — Dennis J. Sprunger, right, Democratic candidate for State Senator from District 13, spent several hours on Saturday, July 9, helping the Syracuse Jaycees sell Nelson’s Golden Glow chicken at the Lakeland Youth Center. With him are, from the left, Jaycee Roger Shipley and Jaycee president Mike Flumbaum. Sprunger, a sixth grade school teacher in Kendallville for 10 years, stated, “I’m just working as hard as I can to continue the application program to become state senator. I really want to work for the people.” (Photo by Glen Long)

Ward backs bill to assist Hoosier farmers

Thomas W. Ward, Democratic nominee for Congress from Indiana’s third district, called upon his opponent on July 11 to support legislation introduced by Rep. Jim Jontz (D-IN), a member of the Congressional Drought Task Force, to assist Hoosier farmers affected by the drought. He made his remarks in a news conference held at the grain elevator in Lakeville. “I’m here today to express my support for the Jontz bill making Hoosier farmers eligible for federal disaster assistance,” Ward said, “and I urge my opponent, John Hiler, to join with me and members of the Indiana congressional delegation in supporting this bipartisan initiative. “When we’ve got farm families hurting right here in the third district, I think it’s time we put politics aside and work to make things better,” he added. “This legislation gives us a chance to help local farmers who are suffering from the worst drought in 50 years.” Last Thursday, Lieutenant Governor John Mutz traveled to the nation’s capital to lobby the federal government to provide relief in the form of low-interest disaster loans to farmers in all 92 counties. A farmer is ineligible for these loans, however, if federal crop insurance was . available to him. This means that every corn and soybean farmer in the state of Indiana would be disqualified from receiving disaster relief from the federal government. “The way the law stands right now, most of our farmers will not be eligible to get help to bounce back from this drought,” Ward said. “The way I see it, our farmers are having a tough enough time already without having some bonehead regulation stand in the way of them receivMutz/Goldsmith fight for drug free Indiana John Mutz and Steve Goldsmith recently announced a farreaching anti-drug program. They traveled throughout the state outlining their proposals. “Our message is very straightforward,” Mutz said. “The statistics show that drug abuse is a very debilitating, very dangerous game, and under a Mutz/Goldsmith administration’, if you play, you will pay.” Their proposal includes establishing a “Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana,” which Mutz has asked Goldsmith to add to his responsibilities as lieutenant governor. In addition, the commission will coordinate for the first time the efforts of seven state agencies involved in combating this problem. Mutz and Goldsmith estimated that $5.5 million could be in the first year for Indiana’s war on drugs by strengthening the state’s asset forfeiture laws and by assessing a fee against anyone convicted of a crime involving substance abuse. The funds would be used, according to Mutz, for a comprehensive anti-drug effort involving education, prevention, treatment and enforcement coordinated by the Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana.

ing federal disaster assistance. “Congress needs to act immediately to correct this unfair situation,” he added. “We’ve got to make certain that Hoosier farmers are not excluded from getting federal assistance now, when they really need it.” Ward expressed his support for H.R. 4993, a bill introduced recently by Rep. Jim Jontz (D---IN) which will ensure that In-

Democratic convention to be brought home via satellite

The latest satellite technology will be used to deliver information from the 1988 Democratic convention in Atlanta back to Indiana. The Indiana Democratic Party, in a cooperative effort with the Democratic National Committee, will send material about the Indiana delegation back to television stations in Indiana and the out-of-state television stations which have Indiana viewers. “We’re very excited about this,” said Indiana Democratic Party Chair John Livengood. “Democratic National Chairman Paul Kirk tells me this is the most sophisticated satellite service ever developed for a political con-

Meeks goes to Washington

State Senate candidate Robert L. Meeks met on Wednesday, June 29, with a member of President Reagan’s cabinet and White House senior staff, along with Republican National Committee officials, during a day-long series of briefings and meetings in Washington. Speakers included Secretary of Agriculture Richard Lyng, White House Policy Office Special Assistant lan McDonald, and Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Andrew Card. Following the White House briefing, legislative candidates attended a briefing sponsored by the Republican National Committee. Speaking at the briefing was Georgia Congressman Newt Gingrich. Also on hand to address the candidates were Bill Mclnturff of The Wirthlin Group who gave an overview of the National Environment for the 1988 Election; RNC Deputy Chief Counsel Michael Hess who discussed the “1991 Plan;” and RNC Communications Deputy Director Debbie Messick who gave an overview of the RNC’s communications program. According to Republican National Committee Chairman Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., “These local elections are the true origin of national political power in the United States. By focusing our resources and energy down to the grassroots, we cap build a party base that will be impregnable in the 19905. As the future state leaders of America, the legislative candidates will also be the leaders of this movement. ’ ’ RNC Co-Chairman Maureen

Political notes

diana farmers are eligible for low-interest disaster loans. A freshman congressman from Brookston, Jontz is a member of the Congressional Drought Task Force and serves as Indiana’s only member of the House Agriculture Committee. The Task Force planned to introduce its total drought relief package on July 12 and Jontz is working to have his bill included with thaU legislation.

vention. We want to make certain all television stations with Hoosiers in their audience have access to information about what is going on in Atlanta with our delegation.’’ The Indiana Democratic Party will also haYe a radio service operating from Atlanta. Interviews with members of the delegation will be sent back to Indiana radio stations. Over 5,400 delegates and alternates from all over the country will converge at the Omni Coliseum July 18-21. At this time, Indiana ninth district Congressman Lee Hamilton is one of the leading contenders for vice president on the Democratic ticket.

Reagan added, “As a former candidate, I know how lonely it can be out there. Please know we care about you and will do everything possible to assist you in your campaigns. We always need to hear the local concerns of your constituents so we can help you design programs which will solve these problems.” According to Meeks, “The legislative candidates day in Washington was a tremendous opportunity to meet with other candidates from across the country as well as hear from our national leaders and party chairman. The country has been well served during President Reagan’s seven and a half years in office. I hope this country will continue into the 1900 s with the ongoing growth of the Republican Party, by not only electing national GOP leaders but also by electing more Republicans to strengthen our grassroots levels. With my election to the state senate, I hope to strengthen the Republican agenda in our state as well as our country.”

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Ward raps Hiler's poor record on drugs

Thomas W. Ward, Democratic nominee for Congress from Indiana’s third district, recently criticized his opponent’s record of support for the war on drug abuse in a news conference held outside the Elkhart County Courts Building. “For the last few weeks, we have heard a lot of talk from John Hiler about his concern over the war on drugs,” Ward said. “The fact of the matter is that for the last seven years, he has been less worried about finding a solution than being a part of the problem.” Ward pointed to. a series of votes and positions which Hiler has taken which have undercut efforts to curb substance abuse in the United States. “John Hiler says we need to protect our borders, but he voted to cut money for the Coast Guard,” Ward said. “He says we should get tough on drug producers, but he is part of an administration which has cozied up to Noriega in Panama and turned a blind eye to the Contra’s drug connections. He says we should hold drug users accountable through stricter enforcement, but he has consistently voted against adequate funding for local criminal justice systems. “And Hiler says we need to make room in the budget for the war on drugs, but he skipped town during, the budget vote,” he added.

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- According to Ward, Hiler’s newfound “concern” about drugs comes conveniently during a campaign and doesn’t match his voting record on drug-related issues. He noted that, like the Anti-Drug-Abuse Bill which passed in October, 1986, most legislation designed to fight drug use gets passed just before an election. Ward maintains that the public would be better served by a steady, sustained level of attention to this problem, rather than relying on sporadic election-year solutions. • Ward says he believes the war on drugs must be waged aggressively on both the demand and supply ends. He supports congressional efforts to beef up interdiction by fully funding the Coast Guard, giving local officials the tools necessary to enforce drug laws, and providing education to children before they are exposed to illegal substances. Ward contends that winning the war on drugs will require this sort of multi-faceted approach. Ward is an attorney from Knox. In 1986, he came within 47 votes of unseating Rep. John Hiler (R---IN). The razor-thin margin of victory made it the nation’s closest congressional contest. When Ward recaptured the nomination in the May primary with 88 percent of the vote, he made official a rematch of the hard- fought campaign which the district saw last time around.

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