The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 22, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 July 1989 — Page 5

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WINNERS SPEND DOUGH — Four winning candidates for the Indiana General Assembly in 1988 spent a combined total of $171,472.73. All four —two senators and two representatives — represent parts of Kosciusko County. Reports filed by the committees for candidates with the Indiana State Election Board reveal that Democrat Betty N. Lawson, who defeated V. Richard Miller for the State Senate, the 9th District, spent $85,452.26. The senate seat is for four years and pays less than $20,000 per year. The second largest spender was a committee for Republican Robert L. Meeks, who won the State Senate 13th District race. He reported expenditures of $31,700.62. Two Republican winners for the representative posts — Kent Adams, 22nd District, spent $30,803.49 and David A. Wolkins, 18th District, $23,516.36. All candidates must form committees to collect and expend funds for campaigns. Wolkins' committee reported it had paid all debts but still owed Wolkins $7,410.54 which the candidate had advanced from his own pocket. Adams’ committee reported owing its candidate $3,000 which he had advanced toward his campaign. Political Action Committee (PAC) funds were supplied to all candidates. Lawson led all in securing funds from these committees. The committee did not list in its final report receiving any funds from individuals. Wolkins’ committee did receive some funds from local residents. A breakdown of the committee reports is given below: Lawson for State Senate Committee: Total funds received $85,356.15, spent $85,452.26, leaving a minus $96.11. A note on the report stated the negative balance was shown due to error in the checkbook register, which was discovered and corrected after 12-31-88 but before overdraft occurred. Receipts and sources (donations of more than $100) — PACs in Indiana: WA PAC, $1,000; I-PAC $29,000; Metro South PAC, $1,000; Metro North PAC. SSOO. Also, Laborers’ Local No. 274, $500; Carpenters' Local Union No. 60 $200; N.W. District Council PAC Fund, $650. Tippiwa PAC, $400; South Central PAC, $400,1-Care PAC, S3OO. Washington D C.-based PACs — NOW PAC $300; International Union of Elec. Tech., and Machine Workers AFL-CIO, $250; 1.8.E.W. Educational Committee, $2,000. Indiana Senate Democrat Committee, $5,145,75; Indiana Democrat State Committee, $19,914.24. The committee reported the following expenditures of more than $1,000: WNDU-TV, $15,251,50; WSJV-TV $4,628.25. Plymouth Pilot $1,896; Harriman Communications, Washington, D C., $1,462.54. Contributions-in-kind were listed as follows: Indiana Senate Democrat Comm., $5,145,75, for advertising; Indiana Demo State Central Committee. $19,914.24, for mailhouse service printing; I-PAC, $5,500, for polling. Meeks-for-Senate Committee report: Received $34,906.27. Expenditures $31,700.62, leaving a balance of $3,205.65. Meeks also received considerable sums from political action groups. These were all located in Indiana. Indiana Manufacturers, $200; Indiana Mfg. Housing Assn., $200; Indiana Merit Construction, $250; Indiana Life Underwriters. $200; Indiana Bank, $250; Indiana Telephone Industry Good Gov., SSOO. Others: General Telephone Good Government Club, $300; Indiana Republican State Committee, $2,984.11; Indiana Amoco, $300; Wallace Miller, $500; Loan from Robert Meeks, $3,092.49. Expenditures of more than $1,000: Crotnwell Advance. $1,978.57; LaGrange Publishing. $1,071.19; The News-Sun, Kendallville, $2,303; U.S. Post Office, $1,476.28; WBTV Fort Wayne, $2,805, WRSW Warsaw $5,140.49; The committee also repaid Meeks for advance. Adams-for-State-Representative Committee reported the following: Receipts of $3L208.35, expenditures of $30,803.49, leaving a balance of $404.86. The committee also reported still owing Adams $3,000. Receipts listed were: PACs based in Indiana: Indiana Realtors, $250; Life Underwriters, $300; Indiana Insurance, $1,000; Indiana Chamber of Commerce, $1,500; Indiana Medical, $200; Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology, $250, Indiana Friends of Rural Electrification, $150; Automobile Dealers Assn., $250; Indiana Bell, $200; Tel-PAC Indiana. S3OO, Others, United Telephone Employees Gov. Club, $500; AT & T Columbus, O, $150; House Republican Campaign Committee, $8,033; Indiana AMOCO, S2OO , Jeff Epich-for-State-Rep., $500; Ford Meter Box, SSOO. Marshall County Republican Central Comm., $973,04. Adams' committee expenditures of more than $1,000: Newton Mfr. Co.. $1,558.31; Case Printing, Mishawaka, $1,238.35; Plain-Dealer, Wabash $1,241,64; WRSW $1,846.05; WMRI, Marion, $1,454.50; WYAT, Wabash, $1,620; WKUZ Wabash, $1,989. The committee also listed that it still owed $3,000 advanced by Adams. Citizens-for-Wolkins-Committee report: Receipts, $24,160.08; expenditures, $23,516.36. Balance. $643.72. The committee reported still owing Wolkins $7,410.54 which he had advanced for the campaign. Local donors listed were Matt Dalton, $900; Ed Teune, Mike Gill, Joseph and Marilyn Prout, Peggy Rapsave, all S2OO each; Al and Raeann Hart, $205; Tauna Smith, $250; Rex Wildman, $125. Republican House leader Paul Mannweiler, $1,000; Derrill Wolkins, Ridgefield. CT. $1,000; Steve Abbott, Canpel, $145. Indiana PACs: Indiana Grocers, $100; Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology. $250; Indiana Bank, s2soslndiana Insurance, $1,000; Indiana Bell $200; Friends oLMethodist-liospital, $100; Indiana Dental, $200; AILIC, SSO; Indiana Retailers, $350; AT & T, $150; Blue Cross-Blue Shield, $300; Indiana Business, $500; Rural Electrification, $150; Health Care. $100; Hospital, $200; Kroger, $300; Life Underwriters, $300; Medical, $200; Realtors. $250; United Telephone, $500; Plank-for-Mayor, $36.02. Others: Indiana Dental, $200; Indiana Republican State Comm., SSOO Expenditures (SI,OOO or more): Hart and Hart Advertising. $16,419.96; In-Kind Indiana Republican State Committee, $2,620.52. —o — BIG WINNER IN ALL UTILITY INCREASES is the State of Indiana. Sales tax is paid on gas, electricity, water and telephone. The Indiana Regulatory Agency turned down a request to review the hugh gas hike that was granted to NIPSCO last year. This was no surprise. The news releases from this agency reported only a 10 percent increase. Customers found they increased as high as 40 percent. The big winner of this hugh increase — in addition to the utility company — was the State of Indiana in collection of sales tax on your gas bill.

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LTW * ' * Xf! IVU T!M ■ \ us - CONG DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE — Tim Roemer announced his candidacy for Third District Congressman on July 10, in Warsaw. His announcement in this county was one of six on Monday. Roemer vowed to operate a grassroots campaign. (Photo by Kate Wolford)

Hat in ring —

Roemer intent on grassroots campaign

By KATE WOLFORD Staff Writer

In locally announcing his candidacy for the United States Congress in the Third Congressional District of Indiana, Tim Roemer, a Hoosier born and raised, vowed to wake up Washington and “bring politics back to the people.” Roemer, a Mishawaka resident who was born in South Bend, announced his candidacy to Kosciusko County on the courthouse lawn, Monday, July 10. The 32-year-old Roemer is a Democrat whose roots in the congressional district go back four generations. Monday’s official announcement is not the actual beginning of the campaign. Roemer says he’s been knocking on doors and meeting voters for six weeks. The stop in Warsaw was one of six scheduled to take place in one day. The other destinations included Saint Joseph, Elkhart, Plymouth, Knox and LaPorte counties. Roemer said that in conducting his “grassroots” campaign he has found voters to be "shocked and enthusiastic ” to see a congressional candidate at their doors. The theme of Roemer's campaign seems to be the bringing back of political power to individual voters. He also stressed the importance of Hoosier values. Roemer does have some experience in Washington, having served as chief advisor on defense, trade and foreign affairs to Senator Dennis De Concini (DArizona) for four years. He also holds a master’s and doctorate degree in government from the University of Notre Dame. Roemer’s press release stated that current government is of. by and for politicians and that a congressman should be "of the people, for the people and with the people in their concerns.'' It appears that Monday’s stop was one of many planned by the Rodney Coy accepted at Grace College The administration of Grace College has announced that a local student, Rodney Allan Coy, has been accepted for admission for the upcoming academic year. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coy of Cromwell. Grace College is an accredited four-year evangelical Christian liberal arts college located in Winona Lake. The college is dedicated to serious academic stimulation and the physical, spiritual, and social development of its students. Grace offers a variety of fields of study in languages and literature, social sciences,' fine arts, religion and philosophy, natural sciences, and education. Sharing the Grace campus is Grace Theological Seminary, which has established an international reputation for excellence in training leaders for various evangelical Christian ministries.

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would-be congressman. He said, “I’m going to be wearing out a lot of shoe leather and getting a lot of callouses on my hands in Kosciusko County. ’ ’ Some local Democrats were on hand at Monday’s debate, including Dale Tucker, county chairman for the Democratic

'I PILLAR DONATION — The Syracuse Wawasee Garden Club recently donated SSOO towards the new Lakeside gazebo. The Garden Club has been a vital part of the park’s beautification by planting flowers each year at Lakeside Park, as well as throughout the community. Shown is Donna Conder of the Garden Club presenting a check to Jerry Claybaugh, park board member. (Photo by Kip Schumm)

Burglary at Sleepy Owl

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Party. In introducing Roemer, he said, that the new candidate “fits in with the politics in this county.” Roemer’s candidacy is for the upcoming 1990 congressional race. Currently, John Hiler, a Republican, holds the position of Third District Congressman.

pers organization: A business burglary near Syracuse is our Crime of the Week. On the morning of July 3, 1989, a burglary was discovered at the Sleepy Owl Restaurant and Lounge, located on SR 13, south of Syracuse. Entry was made by forcing open a door, and, once inside. a quantity of money was taken. This burglary is believed to have occurred in the early morning hours. 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; we will not ask your name.

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(Continued from page 4) sored by local merchants, which gave her entry into the Mermaid Festival. She also was in the Mermaid Festival's queen’s contest in 1959 as “Miss Syracuse Lake.” After graduation, Vivian completed a modeling course in Fort Wayne, and attended and worked at 1.U., where her daughter later received her degree. Vivian wed Lee Mellinger in 1960, and passed away in 1964 when Tamara was two years old. BANJO PICKIN’ in the park Thursday night was delightful. More than one child was seen dancing and jumping to the strumming, and smiles were on adult faces as the old tunes were enjoyed. And, this time, the new gazebo was in use, lighting up the night and, with the 1890 costumes on the performers, making everything reminiscent of the “good old days” of ice cream socials and music in the park — so we will have it in the 19905, too.

From the Syracuse Police log —

Request to fix pothole

From the Syracuse Police Log is a weekly feature which presents a sampling of the incidents the officers from the Syracuse Fire Department and Syracuse Police Department are called upon to deal with: MONDAY, JULY 3 /A pci 3UII calling about scuba diving for an underwater recovery was referred to the county sheriff’s department. The records clerk at the police department advised the dispatcher she had received a report of an accident in front of the NAPA store. The fire department, emergency medical service and police officer were sent to the scene. When the police officer arrived he reported he did not find an accident. Approximately one minute later the officer reported it was a fender bender. He had been told by a by-stander that the persons left. .TUESDAY, JULY 4 The dispatcher advised a caller who called about getting stitches to contact a hospital emergency room. Lake patrol officers were called to the Oakwood Park area where a boat was being driven inside the swimming barrels. The boat driver refused to leave. WEDNESDAY. JULY 5 Police were called to check out a report of a vehicle parked on the wrong side of the street. The caller stated the vehicle was causing a traffic flow problem. The dispatcher was unable to give an answer to a caller regarding the Elko Landfill. The caller requested to know if the landfill was closed. THURSDAY, JULY 6 The poison control center and a local doctor were checked after the dispatcher received a call from a person who reported a four-year-old child had swallowed some pills. After calling the PCC and doctor, the dispatcher called the person back and stated the child should be taken to a hospital. Police were called to search for a missing son. A parent came to the dispatcher's office and reported the son missing. Thirtyminutes later, after searching.

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the officer reported he was unable to locate the boy and would be going to the parent's home again. The boy was located eight minutes later. FRIDAY, JULY 7 An Enchanted Hills resident who reported a problem did not want to call the sheriff’s department. The caller requested the telephone number of the Enchanted Hills Patrol. A man wanting to pick up his son called for an officer to meet with him. The man stated he had a court order to get his son, but his ex-wife was not at home. The man said he needed an officer as proof he tried to pick up his son. County police were notified of the matter and reported it would be awhile before an officer could assist. Approximately 43 minutes later the man reported an officer could disregard, it will be too late now for the proof needed. SATURDAY, JULY 8 The name of a county commissioner was requested by a caller. The caller also requested the pot hole on the west side of SR 13 and Bowser Road by Cocinero’s be fixed. The caller was given the telephone number for the sheriff’s department regarding a commissioner's name and for the county highway department fpr the pot hole report. Police were called to Lakeside Park after dark where people were swimming and being loud. The officer reported the persons at the park were asked to leave the area and were doing so at that time. SUNDAY, JULY 9 Lake patrol officers were

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notified after a person failed to return from the lake. A Lake Wawasee resident notified the dispatcher that his son went out on Wawasee Lake last night and was not home yet. Three minutes after persons were notified, the parent notified the dispatcher that the son was found. Everything was reported as being all right after an officer was called to Lakeside Park. The dispatcher received a call from a person who reported there were persons at the park drinking alcohol. The officer went and spoke with those persons. MONDAY, JULY 10 A caller requesting to know who to contact for getting a garage sale permit was advised to contact the Syracuse ClerkTreasurer’s office. Police were asked to have a vehicle removed from a parking lot at an apartment complex. The apartment manager reported a vehicle had been sitting near a building since Friday night. The vehicle did not belong to anyone who resided in the apartments. The officer on duty, after making sure the car was not stolen, told the manager he would need to have it towed. The car was on private property. Later the manager called the dispatcher and stated he found a wallet in the car, with a driver’s license. The owner was called to remove the car. Very wise It is a wise man who can be thrifty without being stingy; who can be generous without being wasteful.

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