The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 17, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 June 1989 — Page 5

LOBBYISTS COLLECT BUCKS — Each quarter those who lobby Congress must file reports on the amounts they collect and expend. Most of the expenditures are to influence members of Congress to vote favorably toward their pet projects. Below is a list of those special interest groups that collected more than $200,000 during the quarter for lobbying purposes. These groups are formed into Political Action Committees (PAC’S). Name Os Lobbying Group Amount Collected Aircraft Owners & pilots $5,286,691 Common Cause Washington D C. 2,723,047 National Coal Association 1,408,831 Hand Gun Control Inc. 1,381,633 National Association of Letter Carriers 596,478 National Commission Social Security 552,475 Citizens Commission for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms 411,110 National Association of Independent Colleges 402,871 Railway Labor Executives Assoc. 399,360 American Waterways Operators 367,323 Sierra Club 360,592 Renewable Fuel Association 341,607 Comm, to Protect the Family 339,970 American Postal Workers 337,573 Kingdom Moro Co. ' 300,000 American Inst. Public Affairs 264,911 Tex La 264,307 National Rifle Association 248,296 Rainbow Lobby 230,765 Phillip Morris USA 219,000 Petroleum Makers Assoc. 205,525 Hundreds of lobbyists filed and the amounts they collected for their causes vary from a few dollars to more than 5 million plus. Some of the lobbyists’ activities in trying to elect those favorable to their cause include luncheons, vacations, plane trips, etc. They also attempt to influence you to support a special interest cause. The report filed in February 1989 covers the last quarter of 1988. It took up 70 pages of the Congressional Record. When a congressman or senator receives a political donation, it does not necessarily mean that he will spend it to get re-elected. The campaign laws are written so that candidates can use these funds for vacations, clothing, etc. Deposed Speaker Jim Wright is taking home SBO,OOO that was given to him for campaign at BOAT TAX CHANGE CAN COST COUNTY HALF A MILLION — By all indications the county will lose more than $500,000 in revenue from the change in the boat tax law. The last General Assembly changed taxation on boats from personal property to excise. Under the new excise tax the owner of a 20-foot rowboat pays the same as a person with a 20-foot cabin cruiser. In Kosciusko County there were 13,148 boats listed on the personal property in 1989. They were assessed for a total of $8,547,160. The revenue from this wmuld result in about $600,000. Under the new' law, boat owners will purchase a permit from the auto license bureau. Some predict the county will be lucky if it collects SIOO,OOO under the new system. —o— WHAT TO DO ABOUT RISING GASOLINE PRICES — Customers are up in arms on the high prices of gasoline in this area. This will take some doing, but here might be away to get to those who fix prices on gasoline: Pick out a major brand supplier of gasoline and don't buy any fuel from him for weeks. If we don't buy the gasoline, the supplier will either bring down the price or go out of business. This should be directed against the gasoline companies which operate nationwide. These companies determine the price. An ideal company to start on would be the one who first raised the price. If you are interested in such a move, write to this column and suggest which company should be the first target. We will relay the results of your nominee for the above treatment. This is better than getting an ulcer from frustration on not being able to do anything.

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MATTHEW L. BORDEN Airman Matthew L. Borden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Gerber, r 1, North Webster, has graduated from the US Air Force aerospace ground equipment mechanic course at Chanute Air Force Base, 111. During the course, students were taught to repair generators, gas turbines and hydraulic pumping equipment. They also earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force He is a 1988 graduate of Wawasee High School.

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION No. 43C01 8901 ES 12 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF KOSCIUSKOCOUNTY. Notice is given that Lake City Bank was on she 25th day of January, 1989, appointed personal representative of the estate of Ber tha Belle Livengood, deceased All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the same in said court within five months from the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred Dated at Warsaw, Indiana, this 25th day of January, 1989. Jeanne Weirick Clerk Os The Kosciusko Circuit Court Ju 7 14 *y 457-2561 Heating, Cooling Appliance Service Service On Most Mokes ECONOMICAL AND DEPENDABLE ENERGY TRANE 856-4379 1-800-888-4379 CROMWELL

JEFF CONDER Navy Seaman Jeff Conder, son of Jim and Donna Conder. Syracuse, is now serving aboard the USF Theodore Roosevelt. A 1988 Wawasee High School graduate, Conder entered the United States Navy in November 1988 and completed his boot camp A-School training in San Diego. Calif. His new address is: Jeff Conder, USF Theodore Roosevelt CVN7I, FPO New York, N.Y. 09599-2871

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■ r. I '■. rM i CRUEL TREATMENT — While the killing of groundhogs is not illegal, such treatment as shown in the above photo is considered by many in poor taste. The animal is classified as a nuisance for farmers as these creatures cause extensive damage to livestock and farm equipment. While many a groundhog found in fields are killed by farmers, their carcasses are normally tossed along the fence row where w ildlife feed off the remains. This photo was taken on CR 175E, south of the Syracuse-Milford Road where within the past several months, two groundhogs have been seen hung over the fence by their apparent killers.

United petitions to reclassify Milford, Pierceton, Syracuse, Warsaw rates

United Telephone of Indiana has filed a petition with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission requesting reclassification of 18 exchanges that have outgrown their rate groups. Milford. Pierceton. Syracuse and Warsaw are among those exchanges. Community relations manager Roger Fisher announced the filing and said the action was taken to maintain a non-discriminatory rate structure for exchanges of equal size. In addition to Milford, Pierceton, Syracuse and Warsaw, other United exchanges involved are Argos, Ashley, Bargersville, Bremen, East Enterprise, Fortville. Franklin, Guilford, Jamestown, New Carlisle, Rossville, Topeka, Trafalgar and Whiteland. Rate changes I come effective upon approval by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. In Milford, the rate for one-party residences will increase 50 cents per month. The four-party residence rate in Milford will go up 33 cents per month. Milford's

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As a public service, ‘the PAPER’ is running the following information for those who need help and don’t know who or where to call. Insurance companies and agents: Department of InThefts reported The theft of two radios, a stereo and two speakers from two separate sites were reported to Milford Police Tuesday and last Wednesday. A Pioneer AM-FM cassette player and a pair of Pioneer three-way speakers were taken from a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro while it was parked at E.T. Auto. SR 15, during the weekend. The automobile, owned by LaVern Chupp, was unlocked and the subject (si entered the vehicle and removed the stereo and speakers. In a separate incident, someone entered an unlocked 1986 Pontiac and a Plymouth Sundance while they were parked at the Miller Custom Body Shop storage lot on Parker Street and removed radios from each vehicle.

one-party U-Touch business rate will increase $1.28 per month. Businesses with one-party rotary dial service will see a increase of $1.92. The monthly bill to PBX and key trunk businesses will increase by $2.56. In Pierceton, the one-party residence rate will increase 51 cents per month. The four-party residence rate will go up 37 cents per month. For Pierceton business, the monthly rate for one-party U-Touch service increases by $1.34, one-party rotary service goes up by $2.01 and PBX and key trunk system service increases by $2.68. In Syracuse, the one-party residence rate will increase 50 cents per month. The four-party residence rate will go up 33 cents per month. The one-party UTouch business rate in Syracuse will increase $1.28. The one-party rotary dial business rate will go up $1.92. Syracuse’s PBX and key trunk rate will go up $2.56 per month. The monthly charge for semi-public pay phones in Syracuse will increase by 95 cents.

surance, 1-800-622-4461 Doctor: Indiana State Medical Association. 317-925-7545 Lawyer: Indiana State Bar Association. 317-232-1807 Landlord who is not keeping his building up Buildings and Inspections, 294-5471 Business and to receive reliability reports: Better Business Bureau, 293-5731 Dentist: Indiana Dental Association: 317-634-2610 Businesses and licensed professionals (except lawyers): Consumer Protection Service. Attorney General’s Office. 1-800-382-5516 Utility company: Public Service Commission. Consumer Affairs Div., 317-232-2712 Discrimination: Human Services. 294-5471 Laws, communication and problem solving, special education process, etc. for the handicap-

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■MpERS Burglary at Pepsi plant Crime Stoppers, a non-profit organization involving the police, the media and the public in the fight against crime, offers anonymity and cash rewards to persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and the filing of criminal charges against felony offenders and to the capture of fugitives. The following "Crime of the Week” was furnished by the Kosciusko County Crime Stoppers organization: The burglary of a business north of Warsaw is our Crime of the Week. On May 26 a burglary was discovered at the Pepsi-Cola warehouse located on SR 15 and the Levi Lee Road. Entry had been made through the rear of the building and once inside, the intruders ransacked several offices and took a large number of keys. If you have information concerning this incident, call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-342-STOP. We will pay up to SI,OOO if your information leads to an arrest or indictment. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards on other felony crimes and the capture of fugitives. When you call, you will be assigned a code number; w.e will not ask your name.

in Warsaw, one- party residence service will increase 51 cents per month. The four-party residence rate will go up 37 cents per month. Warsaw businesses will pay $1.34 more per month for one-party U-Touch service and $2.01 more per month for oneparty rotary dial service. Warsaw’s PBX and key trunk rate service will increase $2.68 per month, and semi-public pay phone service will increase $1 per month. Local base service rates for United exchanges are determined by the number of access lines that can be called without a longdistance charge. Toll-free lines available to United customers in Milford, Pierceton, Syracuse. Warsaw and the other 14 exchanges have increased because of expansion and growth in the communities. Additional revenue provided by reclassification would aid United in attracting more investment funds and in meeting increased labor and material costs for customer needs.

ped: The Task Force on Education for the Handicapped, Inc., 1-800-332-4433 . Mediation service for neighborhood disputes, custody disputes, landl ord/tenant disputes, etc. No legal advice: Center for Community Justice. Ruth Andrews. 295-6149 Free budget counseling and debt management: Consumer Credit Counseling Service. 295-6596 Congressman J Hiler, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515, 202-225-3915. 224 W. Jefferson Blvd , Suite 101, South Bend. 1-800-854,-4537 Senator R. Lugar, 306 Hart Senate Office Building. Washington, DC. 20510, 202-224-4814 Senator Dan Coats, 411 Senate Russell, Washington. D C., 20515, (202) 224-5623

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(Continued from page 4) of Police Convention in Clarksville. He will be attending various seminars and taking a look at a variety of new police equipment and uniforms now available. The convention is Sunday through Thursday. RECENT ALLEGATIONS against Rob Lowe in a sex scandal hasn’t hindered this movie stars reputation, at least not in the Syracuse area. Lowe was staying at a cottage on Lake Wawasee and caused quite a commotion when he was spotted at South Shore Restaurant last week. A number of his fans made attempts to see the star during his lunch at the golf club. REMODELING OF the former Foo and Faye restaurant in Wawasee Village is well underway by owners of Noble’s Romans Pizza. Dick Anglin and Dennis Paternoster, two of the owners, have been busy overseeing the changing exterior of the building. Anglin stated that opening of the restaurant has now been moved to mid-summer as there is still a lot of work needing done. A new front will be included in the remodeling work. Once completed the restaurant 'will be able to seat 132 people and include a banquet/meeting room that will seat approximately 30 persons. This room will be used during the weekends for general seating. LARRY AND Deb Dull, Syracuse, were presented with a special wedding anniversary present. A grandson, Jordan Juddson Dull was born on Monday, May 29, to Troy and Traci Dull, Mishawaka. This is the second grandchild for the Dulls. Jordan Juddson has a 14-month-old sister, Jorgianna. HAVE YOU noticed the Shrimp Boat on Pickwick Road is open on Sundays now for the summer? That's good news for church attendees looking for a place to eat after Sunday services. Not only is the food good, but there’s a nice view of the busy channel between Syracuse and Wawasee Lakes. One can’t help but appreciate

Fifth grade visits Fort Wayne The Milford School fifth grade class traveled to Fort Wayne for its final field trip Friday, May 26. They left the Milford School at 8:15 and arrived at the Harold W. McMillen Center for Health Education at 9:45 a.m. The students were presented the “Life Begins” program. The students and teachers arrived at the Goshen Road McDonald’s about 12 p.m. From McDonald's, they traveled to the planetarium at Saint Francis College. While there, the students learned about the planets, constellations, where certain stars and planets could be found in the sky during this season and certain stars that could be seen from the southern hemisphere. It was a very enjoyable way of gathering further information concerning material they had studied in the classroom. Universal The law of heredity is that all undesirable traits come from the other parent.

ST. ANDREW’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Corner Os State Road 13 — County Line Road Syracuse, Indiana 46567 Phone: 457-4111 Richard E. Bunnell, Pastor EARLY SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE To Be Held EVERY THURSDAY EVENING Beginning JUNE Bth Thru SEPTEMBER 7th 7:00 To 7:45 P.M. CHILD CARE PROVIDED This service of worship is especially planned for those who will not be able to be in church on Sunday morning. This service of worship will include: Hymn Singing, Prayer, Scripture, Special Music, and a brief Sermon. If you are a summer resident, Sunday golfer, vacationer, boater, laker, swimmer and skier, attend Boat-In, or just like to sleep in on Sunday, this is an alternative opportunity for you to share in a worship experience. This is a relaxed, informal service, and we invite you to come in casual attire. Light refreshments will be served after each service. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU! EVERYONE WELCOME!

Wed., June 7,1989 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

the quiet small-town comarderie experienced during a Sunday buffet or meal. One “happening” there Memorial Day Sunday was a gathering of some of the members of the Kroh family. John and his wife, Gail, were having lunch when his mom, Mrs. Charles (Lucy) Kroh came in with her sister, Margaret Freeman. With them, visiting for the weekend were Lucy's son, Tom and wife, Ann, from Indianapolis, and Lucy’s daughter, Mary Jo TeGrootenhuis, from Wheaton, 111. —o— SEEN LUNCHING with her parents. Robert and Lucille Searfoss, was Sally Hanson, husband • and son, up for the weekend to attend the Syracuse High School Alumni Banquet. Sally is a number of the Class of 1960. She and husband, Ron, now reside in Carmel, where Ron has been named top salesman in the United States this past year for Lutheran Brotherhood Insurance Company. Sally was a teacher of home economics and employed at one time with The Papers Incorporated. The Hanson's children, Molly, 12, and Nick, nine, were making use of the lakes for skiing and tubing during the visit. A LOT of people are looking at the Spink Condominiums, now that they are having open house. This building has a lot of history, as Syracusians know, having been built in 1926, is all concrete, and a solid rock it is — soundproof and fireproof. There is no better view of Lake Wawasee, and all of the condominiums face the lake. Logan-Rogers Realty will be conducting open house all summer on weekends and holidays from 1-4 p.m. —o— THERE IS still hope that a former North Webster Mermaid Festival King of Sports will be able to attend that event this year. Richard Long and Kay Andrews are working deligently to arrange Larry Birds appearance this year. MOTORIST DRIVE carefully when out and about the countryside as most intersections are becoming dangerous. Weeds and grass have yet to be mowed down by the county highway department, causing hazardous conditions for motorists, trying to see in either direction for a clear path.

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