The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 November 1989 — Page 5

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ IB iwjminwns3 * I&!l4bUmm3/ x I B ■ ;'? ’ PUBLIC WATCHING — Watching reactions of people can be very entertaining. Saturday, Nov. 11, was a legal holiday (Armistice Day), so the Dost office across the street was closed. By 9 a m. it was evident that a number of people had missed the sign on the door announcing that the office would be closed. (It had been posted on there for at least a week.) All kinds of antics occurred when patrons came up to the door and found it locked. What happened? Here’s a partial list of responses I recorded after waiting only a few minutes: The first patron hopped out of his car (leaving the door open) and rushed up to the post office door as if he were ready to claim the $1,000,000 lottery prize. Arriving at the door, he pulled, nothing happened. He pulled again, no results. Then he stood there reading all the signs on the door. Apparently the message got through —■ the office was closed. He turned and walked slowly back to his car. End of scene — no. He sat in his car for ten minutes — apparently he was going to see - just how many people had forgotten that this was a holiday. He didn’t have long to wait —about 15 seconds. Up pulled a man in a red car. Did our watcher roll down the window and tell the new arrival that the post office was closed? No, he let him walk up to the door and pull, then walk back to his car mumbling to himself. A second later a woman drove up. Being rather plump she got out of her car slowly and ambled up to the post office. Approaching the door she opened her purse and took out what appeared to be a small change purse — apparently planning to buy stamps. She tried the door, saw that it was locked, and ambled back to her car, putting her small purse back into her pocketbook. In the meantime our first patron sat in his car observing it all — without a peep! Finally he drove off. Then a family of three arrived — Father Bear followed by Junior Bear then Mama Bear. The two guys took off from the car as if they’d find a honey pot inside the P.O. Mama was coming in a poor third. But her “speed” paid off. She got only half way there when she met her two guys coming back. Then came the fellow who apparently couldn’t read signs. He parked in the handicapped parking space, ran up to the door in case someone saw him park, almost broke an arm when he gave the door a hefty tug, and, of course it didn’t open. He sprinted back to his car and sped off. Then came three cars — all with women. They arrived at the post office door about the same time. One of them tried to open the door. No luck. Then they held a board meeting in front of the door. One read the notices while the other two provided appropriate comments. After their brief meeting, they adjourned. Then came the person who had forgotten to mail a bunch of advertisements the night before. Bundles in hand he went up to the door. No effort could get the door open, so he walked back to his car and tossed the bundles onto the back seat. His actions could be interpreted that he wouldn’t give any post office employee a raise for the next 50 years. Another patron pulled up. No sooner opening his car door, he dropped his mail and had to scramble around the parking lot picking up the letters. Arriving at the door, he stood reading all the signs. He then returned to his car. Then a woman came up in a pickup. She noted that people were coming from the door very rapidly. (Her mother didn’t raise any dummies. ) For some reason the post office wasn’t open, so she drove off. Then came a fellow who must have been expecting a check in the mail. He showed his displeasure. He shook his fist at the door. Then came the “nonbeliever.” This person came up to the post office door and tried it. When it didn’t open, he pressed his nose against the glass, shaded his eyes, and tried to see if anyone was inside. Seeing no one, bp still wasn’t convinced, so he walked around back where the postal employees park and finding no cars, he finally gave up. The street into the post office is posted for one-way traffic. Several patrons showed their displeasure by ignoring this. All this took place in about 30 minutes. A TIP: WHEN THE FLAG IS NOT ON THE FLAGPOLE. THE POST OFFICE IS CLOSED. It can be fun being the people-watcher, but not the participant. To all of you whom I’ve written about — don’t feel like you have been picked on. I got the idea from looking in my mailbox for the mail that morning. WILL AUDIT REPORT SHOW A $15,000 SHORTAGE? Rumor is that the State Board of Accounts audit will reveal a shortage of $15,000 in the Kosciusko County Treasurer’s office. This section of the report deals with former Treasurer Vickie Shoemaker’s term in office. What the audit will reveal is anyone’s guess. County Commissioners and County Councilmen all attended a secret briefing by the State Board of Accounts concerning the audit. —o— WAS P. PUTTING ON DRIVE — Warsaw auto speedway patrons are asking each member to donate $25 towards a defense fund to fight nine Warsaw residents’ suit. The nine have suits against the Kosciusko County Fair Association ' in an effort to force the closing of the Warsaw race track. The WASP organization was formed to assist the fair association in fighting the effort to close the race track. Fair board members have reported that they have already spent more than $20,000 in legal fees. ! Buhrt Builders inc. I ► < ► < J Syracuse, IN (219) 457-3431 ’ * Quality Construction Since 1947 < *» ■F 888 RONDA MORRIS PATTY BENDER LINDA FRENCH Conference & Travel -Jy Services Incorporated Northgate Center BRfIBI US 30 &SR 15 • WARSAW DEB MANGAS ROBIN STAMM In Warsaw Toll Free 269-7111 1-800-759-7112

Letters to the editor

Successful United Way campaign completed

Dear Editor: Kosciusko County is now completing another successful United Way campaign. As a result, 22 agencies will be able to continue providing a variety of services to people in need throughout the county. The success of this campaign is due to the nearly 400 volunteers

Passing a bus: A terrible thing to do

Dear Editor: When I read about the person who passed a school bus on the right side, that is certainly a terrible thing to do. In order to get a driver’s

Baron Hill is candidate for Senale

Baron Hill has enjoyed unusual success in the worlds of politics, business and sports. He was first elected to the Indiana Legislature in 1982. He was re-elected in 1984, 1986 and 1988 - never by less than a 60 percent margin. In two of his four races he was unopposed. Hill represents the 66th District, which includes parts of Jackson, Bartholomew, Jennings. Scott and Clark counties. An active legislator. Baron serves as Democratic cochairman of the House Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure as well as an assistant Democratic Whip. As chairman of the House Democratic Campaign Committee for the last four years, he helped boost the number of Democrats in the House from 39 to 50. He was the author of House Bill 2071 which

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ROEMER’S ROAMERS — In a recent meeting. Democratic Congressional candidate Tim Roemer met with Governor Evan Bayh to discuss the Third District Congressional race. Because Bayh and Roemer are sometimes confused as look-alikes, Roemer presented the Governor with a “Roemer’s Roamers” t-shirt and asked the governor to wear the shirt when visiting the Third District. Tim Roemer has established a group of volunteers known as Roemer's Roamers to volunteer time to community service on week nights and weekends.

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from all over the county who attended meetings, made phone calls, and provided information; to The Mail-Journal who again has so generously supported United Way efforts through articles and publicity about the campaign and United Way agencies; to the many county industries who held meetings

license, as every one knows, you don’t go around a bus regardless. As far as I’m concerned, y“’t really don’t need a stop sign tell you to stop, you just know you stop!

introduced provisions to streamline state government. Representative Hill has never voted for a tax increase and is a fiscal conservative. In 1984 and 1985, he traveled to Germany and the Soviet Union as a delegate from the American Council of Young Political Leaders. There he visited (he Soviet Refusniks and assisted in the release of a Soviet Jewish immigrant. After his graduation from Furman University in 1975, he joined the family insurance agency, where he and his father still w’ork together. Hill is currently a member of the American Council of Young Political Leaders, the American Center for International Leadership. the American Red Cross, and the Association of Independent Insurance Agents.

within their plants to allow their employees to hear the United Way story; to DePuy who made our local film/video; and to the citizens and companies who responded with their contributions. Thank you all! Kevin Zachary 1989 campaign chairman

The judge, lawyer, and parents, plus the driver, should be eating cold turkey by now. What a bright mark they must have. Donna Fisher

Hill grew up in Seymour and attended Seymour High School (class of 1971), where he set both school and state athletic records. In his senior year he was a starter on the Indiana All-Star Basketball Team sponsored by the “Indianapolis Star," first team all-state, “Parade’s” fifth team All-American, and the leading scorer in Seymour High School’s history. He also tied up the state record for the 100 yard dash (9.5), was all-state football and set football scoring records for career and individual game totals (gamehigh, 44points). Hill graduated from Furman University alter earning an AB in history and playing basketball for four years. He was drafted by the New York Giants football team. Hill and his wife of 17 years. Betty, are parents of three girls: Jennifer, 13; Cara, 10 and Elizabeth, two. Betty is currently a fifth grade teacher at Emerson Elementary School in Seymour. Jennifer and Cara arc receiving their education in the Seymour public school system. Hill’s candidacy for the for United States Senate has been endorsed by Governor Evan Bayh, Indiana Democratic State Chairman Michael Pannos, Democratic Speaker of the Indiana House Michael K. Phillips, the Indiana Congressional Delegation and former United States Senator Birch Bayh. Coats to be featured on CNN Thanksgiving Day US Senator Dan Coats will be the Thanksgiving Day feature on Cable News Network’s (CNN) "Profiles in Government” segment. The “Profiles" feaflfre will air five times on Thursday, Nov. 23 — at 7 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m.. 10 p.m., and 1:30a.m. CNN uses its segment to allow senators and representatives to speak out on the issues they find most important in public life. Coats will discuss a wide range of issues, including the problems confronting the American family, the drug issue, and his legislative initiatives, which include the legislative line-item veto, and military-style boot camps for young, first-time non-violent drug offenders.

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

(Continued from page 4) Later that evening on Dec. 3, at 5 p.m., will be the “Old Fashioned Community Christmas Concert” in the park. Christmas decorations will be up, Santa will make an appearance, some school choirs and members of the Lake Area Community Band will entertain, and refreshments will be available — all a pleasant and fun kick-off for the Christmas season. —o—. THE LAKE Area Community Band gave an outstanding concert Sunday afternoon at

Senator Dan Coats opposes pay raise

Senator Dan Coats said November 15 that he will not support, and will not vote for. the proposed Congressional pay raise. “I made my position crystal clear last winter, and it has not changed,” Coats said. “As an appointed senator. I think it is inappropriate for me to vote for, or accept, a pay raise. “I will not support the proposed pay raise, and if it is passed into law over my objections, I will donate the money to charities

- ", | ■ J ■ fl " 5 Fl ■ I I H CRAFT BAZAAR — The Syracuse Police Department has been involved with fifth graders at the Syracuse school as part .of the D.A.R.E. program. The department is planning to have a booth at the PTO craft bazaar to be held December 2.9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will be selling buttons and t-shirts. Tables are still available for the event. If interested in reserving a table, call Kathy Boyts at 457-4357 or Stephanie Szynal at 856-2731. Standing, left to right, are Sylvia Steller, publicity chairwoman; Terry Smith, Angie Hoover, and Donna Thornhill, publicity chairwoman. (Photo by Ron Schwartz)

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Wed., November 22, 1989 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Wawasee High School, making its first local appearance in new uniforms. By the sound, it was hard to believe the group just formed in the spring of 1989. Highlights were an original Dixieland concerto by the Dixieland Ensemble, several Christmas songs, a tribute to Irving Berlin, who recently passed away, and a special song dedicated to “Melvie" Williams. Looking forward to the future, the band will be performing three times the summer of 1990 during the second annual “Music in the Park” series, one of which will be a July 4 concert.

that benefit Hoosier causes and concerns,” Coats said. The leadership of the House of Representatives has proposed a pay raise that may be considered by the House and Senate later The proposal calls for a nearly 10 percent cost-of-living pay raise on January 1, and another raise in 1991. That package also includes a number of proposals to strengthen the ethical rules of the Congress, which Coats said he supports. Included in that

package is a proposal to eliminate honoraria in 1991, the payment of fees for speaking or writing articles. "I support those strengthened standards, and I support this proposal for the elimination of honoraria in 1991,” Coats said. "If there is one vote and these issues are tied together, then I will vote against the proposal because I have pledged to vote against any pay raise and not to take any pay raise as an appointed senator. ”

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