The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 4, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 March 1989 — Page 5

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

A FRIENDLY reminder. If you recently purchased a home, now is the time to file for your mortgage exemption. If you are a resident of Turkey Creek Township, you may file at the TC Assessor’s Office, located in the Syracuse Town Hall, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m„ Monday through Friday, until March 10. You will need to bring information: 1. The outstanding loan balance as of March 1,1989. 2. The book and page numbers that your mortgage was recorded on with the recorder’s office. 3. The date that your mortgage was filed with the recorder’s office. If you’re not a TC resident, then it’s off to your local courthouse with the same information. THE TOWN’S getting involved with beautification. Mark Tatman, Syracuse town clerk, reports that he has been in touch with the railroad about picking up the debris from the ditch along the tracks at the intersection of South Main Street and Railroad Street. The large chunks of fiberglass are the remains of a truck-

HWA has special guest speaker

The Hoosier Women’s Auxiliary of Barbee Conservation Club met Wednesday, March 1, at 12 noon for a carry rfh lunch. The meeting opened with Maxine Gaston playing “Happy Birthday” to five members and one guest. There were 19 members present, and two guests, Robin Werstler and Dorothy Snyder. The door prize of a woven basket with six coasters was won by Edna Lawson. Hostesses were Dorothy Trott, Wahneta Gebhart and Carol Downing. They served a luncheon of Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls with whole wheat rolls. The tables were decorated with Easter baskets, eggs, rabbits, and a tree of crocheted eggs. Carol Downing introduced the guest speaker, Dorothy Snyder from the Warsaw Party Shops.

Jontz scholarship deadline April 15

Graduating high school seniors who would like to be considered for scholarships to be awarded again this year from the sth Congressional District Scholarship Fund should submit their applications by April 15. Scholarship application forms are available from high school guidance offices, or by contacting Fifth District Congressman Jim Jontz’s Kokomo office at 317-459-4375; his toll-free line is 1-800-544-1474. Funds for the scholarship come from the 1987 congressional pay hike which Jontz turned down. Jontz was one of only 64 members of Congress to turn down the

John Hiler says not to change fertilizer label

Congressman John Hiler is a co-sponsor of a bill preventing the reclassification of a widely-used fertilizer as a poisonous gas and to allow the Department of Agriculture a year to study the effects such a reclassification would have. The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to change the classification of anhydrous ammonia from a “nonflammable gas" to a “poisonous gas.” _ With this

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train accident at that intersection last year No one seems to want to accept responsibility for the clean-up, but according to Mark, the railroad has agreed to do the job. LEISURE POOLS & Spas was awarded a plaque by Weatherking, one of their primary suppliers, at a seminar in Indianapolis this past weekend. The award is given to Jim and Donna Conder as “Outstanding Pool Dealer” for their 1988 sales. ROBERTA PITTMAN has returned from vacation and while catching up with her MailJournal reading, noticed that this column had set the Knoxville, Tenn. Dogwood Arts Festival House and Garden Fair during February 23. According to Roberta, the event is always held on the third week of April, followed by a Wildflower Festival. Roberta declares that the third week of April is the “mpst beautiful week of all to be in Tennessee!” In all fairness, we must point out that our information was gleaned from the 1989 edition of “Chase’s Annual Events” — they gave the wrong date for the festival! -JOG

She spoke on collectibles, such as family heirlooms, dolls, and plates. She brought with her a number of signed plates, including a Red Skelton Freddy the Freeloader plate entitled “The Cliff Hanger,” and an Indian Perillo plate entitled “Nez Perce Nation,” some Precious Moments figurines, a Madame Alexander Doll, and two Hummel figurines by Goebel Company in Germany. She also brought “The Beatitude” dolls which are a new line, and a muzzled teddy bear by “Steiff. She displayed a collectible lease of buttons and pins by Hallmark. Dickens’ cottages and English snow villages were suggested as other collectibles. She advised the women to locate a good retailer for appraisals on any old collectibles and to educate themselves with a variety of books. It was recom-

raise. Eight scholarships, totaling $5,000, have been awarded from the sth District Scholarship Fund during its first two years. At least two awards will be made for 1989. “I was opposed to the pay increase which members of Congress received in 1987," Jontz explained. “By using this unnecessary pay hike to establish a scholarship fund for Hoosier students, I can make at least a small investment in the future of the Fifth District.” An independent, bipartisan committee made up of representatives from all 14 Fifth District

reclassification, DOT intends to bring United States classification in line with international United Nation classifications. The fertilizer is commonly used on corn crops, Indiana’s number one farm crop. Anhydrous ammonia accounts for roughly 50 percent of US nitrogen fertilizer use and has been successfully used for the last 50 years on American farms with no known hazardous effects. Hiler says the reclassification will cost farmers millions each vear. “If the DOT changes the classification, it will mean much higher insurance costs to farmers and higher transportation costs," Hiler said. Many counties don’t

mended that the collector keep the box, tissue and cardboard which accompany the collectible for mint condition resale. She advised that limited editions are in top demand, and to try to find ornaments or collectibles. President Pat Friddle passed out the new bylaws. Roll call was given with the answer to “What is • your collectible?” Carol Werstler, secretary, read last month’s minutes and correspondence from members who had been ill. May Grodrian read the treasurer’s report, and Wilma Conner read the flower fund report. Sympathy and get well cards were sent to members. The hostesses for the April 5 meeting will be May Grodrian, Mae Gossett, and Peggy Rinehold. A special program is planned.

counties meets to set criteria for the scholarship fund, develop application guidelines, and choose the scholarship winners. Serving on the scholarship committee is Gary Anglin of Silver Lake. “Education is critical to the future of our area and our young people,” Jontz said. "There are few investments which return as much as an investment in a college education for one of the outstanding graduating seniors in our area.” Jontz is a member of the House Education and Labor Committee and is active in promoting education legislation.

allow the transport of poisonous gases over, their roads at all. Hiler also pointed out that such a reclassification will reduce ag exports since many European nations refuse to import food that has been treated with a poisonous chemical. “Since DOT first suggested this reclassification in 1987, over 1,500 people have written in their objections. Congress expressed its objection to it in the DOT Appropriation Bill, and- the secretary of agriculture objected as well. However, it looks like DOT still' wants to go through with this,” Hiler said. Canada, America's major trading partner in fertilizer, has already rejected a similar proposal.

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Democrats and Republicans elect new central

I By MARY BETH BILTZ Staff Writer In brief reorganizational meetings Saturday, March 4, county Democrat and Republican party officials elected new centralcommittees. During the closed, 10 am. meeting of their party, Democratic committee and vice committee persons voted party chairman candidate Dale Tucker into a four-year term by a 21-11 margin. Tucker, Warsaw, replaces now former chairman Leßoy Miller who was seeking another term. No other persons were contending for the chairman post.

ST S** - Kir & It ULm. ***** If Mi I" •IE .-*< .Mi NEW DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE — The Kosciusko Democratic Party reorganized its central committee last Saturday morning, meeting at the Warsaw Ponderosa. Ail positions of the central committee are elected and serve four-year terms. From the left, the new officers are Chet Clampitt, treasurer; Anne Summe, secretary; Marlene Walker, vice chairman, and Dale Tucker, chairman. (Photo by Mary Beth Biltz) NEW REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE — County Republican officials met last Saturday at noon in the Shrine Building on the Kosciusko Fairgrounds to reorganize their party’s central committee. From the left are Kathryn Teel, treasurer; Charlene Knisple, secretary; J.D. Geiger, chairman, and Barbara Eastlund, vice chairman. All officers ran unopposed for their positions. (Photo by Mary Beth Biltz)

Drug bill receives house approval

Possession and dealing of certain controlled substances, such as cocaine or marijuana, could lt-ad to the forfeiture of vehicles and real property if a bill authored by State Representative Kent Adams (R-Bremeni becomes law. House Bill 1921 recently passed 99-0 on third reading in the House and goes on to the Senate for action. The bill would stiffen cur rent law to permit the seizure of vehicles for possession of drugs and forfeiture of real property for dealing in drugs. "Current state statute only allows seizure of vehicles when there is some type of dealing involved," said Adams. “Indiana law does not have any stipulations for forfeiture of real proper ty. House Bill 1921 would allow authorities to seize real property of drug dealers if it was used to facilitate the crime or if it is traceable as proceeds of the crime."

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor: As a business owner in Milford. I am constantly amazed by what "they” say. Today. 1 was told a story that is being circulated at the Chatter box in Milford's Community Building The totally "false story is being told that I am doing so poorly in my beauty shop that 1 will be forced to close This is not only a lie. but close to slander. My business reputa tion has been damaged by these

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In a 27-5 vote. Marlene Walker of Warsaw was elected over North Webster committeewoman Judy Henwood to again serve as the Democratic party’s vice chairman Both running unopposed, Chet Clampitt of Atwood was reappointed to the treasurer post and Anne Summe, Warsaw, replaces Mary Koehlinger as secretary. Tucker continues, “We need a strong women’s organization, too . . . Someone to organize the Democratic women of the county; I think that’s really ,the power. And we need to get more young people involved.” Further commenting that he intends to offer area Republicans the oppor-

Costs incurred by the state, for the incarceration and rehabilitation of persons dealing in drugs, would be deducted from the proceeds realized by the seizure and forfeiture of the real property. "This bill takes the proti't out of drug dealing by adding a major penalty to the war on drugs," Adams stated. "It is a problem that I want to see put to rest," Adams said. "The terrible pain, suffering and cost that drugs can do to individuals and their families must be addressed. " As a former state trooper and current school administrator. Adams said he has a great interest in today's youth. He urged legislators to join as one to continue this battle on drugs. Adams’ bipartisan bill is cosponsored by State Representatives David Wolkins (R-Winona Lake), Vern Tincher (D-Riley) and Robert Sabatini (DLogansport).

False story

lies. The beauty shop is my only source of income, and I resent the fact that someone is telling outright lies. This is just another instance of gossip and falsehoods being told in the guise of small talk over cards and coffee. In conclusion, I am not closing my beauty shop I >ani truly outraged at this slanderous lie Shirley Lindsey Shirley’s Beauty Salon

tunity to vote for excellent Democratic candidates, Tucker says, “I think it’s an ambitious program and that we can ac complishit.” Tucker, who last fall, was defeated by Dave Wolkins in the 18th district state representative race, starts his first term as Kosciusko Democratic Party Chairman. Citing some par ticulars from his list of goals, Tucker remarked that in the near future advisory committees from each section of the county would be appointed, and the party would begin work on a slate of candidates for elections in 1990. “We want to explore new ways of raising money for the party,” he added, noting that one possibility

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for fund-raising would be to set up a pledge system for county Democrats. "That way,” says Tucker, “we make for better candidates — ones who have no commitment to a special group that raised money for them. Candidates also wouldn’t have to devote time to the finances of a campaign; they could concentrate on issues." Walker, Summe and Miller all echoed the sentiment that with a Democratic governor, lieutenant governor and secretary of state, Democrats have a strong base from which to work in order to get the county party on an upward svfing. “I was a little disappointed I wasn’t able to fulfill all hopes in my term,” says Miller, “but we’ll go forward with Dale and his knowledge and ex-

Administration backing of Coats proposal

The Bush Administration’s backing of two key changes in the minimum wage law previously championed by Indiana Senator Dan Coats will help preserve job opportunities for Hoosiers, Coats said recently. Coats, the Senate sponsor of a training wage and a “tip credit” provision in the minimum wage law, said in the announcement that the Administration supports these provisions which will make it easier to enact them into law next week when the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee considers changing the minimum wage law. “I look forward to working with Labor Secretary Elizabeth Dole as my committee takes up the minimum wage bill next week to make sure these provisions are enacted into law,” Coats said. “It is important that as the Congress considers raising the minimum wage, we look at ways to help preserve job opportunities for those who might otherwise be frozen out of the job market by an increase,” Coats said. The Department of Labor, for example, estimates that every 10 percent increase in the minimum wage (currently at $3.35 per hour) results in the loss of 100.000 to 200,000 jobs in the economy. Thus, the current proposal by Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass.. chairman of the Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee, to boost the minimum wage

perience. I wish the central committee the best of luck, and I’ll be there to help them.” Republican Chairman Saying he, too, would be there to help his party. Rex Reed was replaced by J.D. Geiger as county Republican chairman in a unanimous, noontime vote on Saturday. Reed had previously announced that he would not seek another term as chairman. Geiger ran for the position unopposed. Barbara Eastlund will serve another term as Republican vice chairman. • Charlene Knisple replaces Al Rovenstine as secretary, and Kathryn Teel will act as treasurer for the Republicans. Eastlund, .Knisple and Teel all ran unopposed and were elected in unanimous deci sions.

to $4.65 per hour could reduce employment by 400.000 to 800,000 jobs. “A training wage allows youth and those without the skills-cur-rently required to command the minimum wage to be employed while they gain experience and on-the-job tra ini ng." Coa ts sa id. The tip credit provision gives restaurant owners and other employers a larger credit for the tips earned by their workers, recognizing the employers’ already^significant contribution toward the employees’ income. “An increase in the tip credit recognizes the important role played by restaurant employers and that tips are produced through the joint efforts of both employers and employees,” Coats said. “The food service industry is America’s largest retail employer, and its sales total five percent of the Gross National Product. By helping this industry, we help 600.000 eating establishments — the overwhelming majority of which are sole proprietorships or partnerships — to continue to provide new job opportunities for Americans,” Coats said. “In my opinion, by raising the tip credit we help the small restauranteur and contribute to the future well-being of this important segment of small business, to small employers and their employees and their families alike,” Coats said.

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