The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 June 1990 — Page 5

POOR RELIEF UP. A comparison of poor relief for the first four months of 1990 with the same period in 1989 revealed that there was an increase of 44 percent. Township trustees dole out money for food, utilities, drugs, and rent to those who are financially strapped. The trustees reported that they provided $83,344.22 in public assistance from Jan. to May 1, 1990. This compares with $57,734.02 in 1989. The 1990 expenditures were the greatest since 1984 when trustees provided $84,128.66. Forty percent of these funds went to NIPSCO and REMC for heat and lights. Seventeen percent went for food and five percent to bottle gas dealers. The remainder amount went for rent, drugs, and other jniscellaneous items. Below is a list of the townships and the amount of funds provided for the first four months of this year. Clay $ 472.89 Franklin 442.11 Harrison 7,125.80 Jackson 428.27 Jefferson 218.97 Lake 200.00 Monroe 974.84 Plain 1,642.20 Prairie 384.68 Scott 100.00 Seward 1,209.15 Tippecanoe 2,261.83 Turkey Creek 15,111.57 Van Buren 670.45 Washington 734.14 Wayne 51,367.32 Total $83,344.22 Etna did not report any poor relief payments. Trustees assistance is a stopgap program. Food stamp programs and other agencies soon take over the bulk of the support for those requiring assistance. —O’school ADMINISTRATORS IGNORE BOTTOM LINE. This is very evident to me — after reading a brochure published by Wawasee Community School Board. The section of the brochure under “Statistical Information” lists the General Fund appropriation as $2,929 per student. I have no problem with this — but I do have with the state ranking. According to the brochure Wawasee Community School taxpayers rank 201 out of more than 300 in supporting education in our district. This ranking system completely ignores the following costs: transportation, debt payments, and cumulative funds. The above are definite costs that should be counted in any ranking system. However, education officials in the state for years have used these conjured up figures under the guise of educating our youth to force the people of the state into coughing up more funds. Using the bottom line (including general, transportation, debt payment, cumulative), one can determine the actual cost of educating each pupil. Using the above formula, one discovers the actual appropriation per pupil in 1989 was $3,340. In 1990 it would.be about $4,340. Wawasee Community School Corp. Board members Curtis Jordan, William Troup, Dennis Mikel, Carolyn Anderson, and Philip Payne should “take the bull by the horns” and see that publications going out under their names reflect all of the appropriations for our education system and not omit 40 percent of them. —o—- , TAXPAYER WRITES. How about a column explaining the county numbering system? Just how did we get into such a grand and glorious mess? Have you tried to find anybody lately who has a new address? Another writes: “Why the cost differs so much?” For instance, the residents of Warsaw have paid $1 per month since December and the county will soon be doing the same. Other counties pay 10 and 25 , cents for the same services. It makes one wonder. ANYONE FEEL UP TO ANSWERING THESE QUESTIONS? I cannot defend this monstrosity. All we can hope for is that it will eventually work. Did, by chance, those advocating the system get the “cart before the horse?” ' Looks like the organization of and funding for a full-time EMS for county areas should have come first. If there is no one to answer the telephone at the EMS station, what good is the system of notification? —O’CHEERS TO THE MAYOR - Cheers to Mayor Jeff Plank for keeping a curb and gutter program going in Warsaw. This vastly improves the image of a city when the streets look well-taken-care-of.

Mansfield chosen as Coats coordinator c

U.S. Senator Dan Coats has chosen Republican Michelle Mansfield as his Coats campaign coordinator in Kdsciusko County. As a Coats coordinator, Mansfield will be responsible for overseeing all Coats’ campaign activity in Kosciusko County. She will recruit volunteers as well as assist in county campaign projects for Senator Coats. She will play a pivitol role by working with the official campaign in helping to deliver Senator Coats' message to Kosciusko County. “Michelle is a dedicated Republican and she will be a

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Baron Hill campaigns in Kosciusko County

I By MARY BETH BILTZ Staff Writer U.S. Senate candidate Baron Hill was on the campaign trail last week in Warsaw. During a fund-raising luncheon sponsored by the Kosciusko Democratic organization June 21, Hill addressed issues he would commit himself to should he defeat Sen. Dan Coats in the general election this November. In an interview following the luncheon, Hill criticized .government expenditures for foreign aid and to bail out failing S&L’s and big business, saying more money must be channeled to the middle class and poor for education and health care. “Do we want to help defense contractors, Wall Street bankers and savings and loans?” he asked. “Or do we want to help people in our own country by making sure they have access to the medical system and can afford to send their children to College?” Some practical application, Hill commented, might include a universal health insurance program (a partnership between government, business and individuals) to make insurance “affordable again,’’ and reinstituting tax deductions for college tuition, a break cut by Reaganomics. In addition, he

V’ 'I It? I ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY — Dallas Winchester II has announced his candidacy for Van Buren Township Trustee, Standing on the grounds of the New Salem Cemetery, Winchester says part of his platform includes beautifying the township's cemeteries.

Democratic candidate — Dallas Winchester seeks Van Buren Twp. trustee post

Aspiring to “put the township back into the hands of the people,” Dallas Winchester II has announced his candidacy for Van Buren Township Trustee. The first plank in Winchester’s platform promises to put “valuable tax records in a safe public office where you have a right to view your taxes at your convenience." He goes on to say that the office would be accessible for the elderly and handicapped and would have regular daily office hours. Winchester also sees the beautification of cemeteries as an important issue. “Our cemeteries’ appearance is vital to our township’s reputation. Give our cemeteries the attention they deserve,” his platform states. Hoping to get more community involvement and to create a better understanding between the township trustee’s office and the taxpayers of Van Buren Township, Winchester says he would like to take advantage of the county police work release programs to help clean-up the roadsides of Van Buren Township. In addition, he would like to see the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc., become involved with the beautification of the township properties. Winchester also says he will strive to keep the local fire department equipment updated at all times for the safety of the local firemen and the properties in the township. In addition to the commitments made in his platform, Winchester

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I i 4|j|| - -H - ■LB « HILL SPEAKS AT LOCAL FUND-RAISER — U.S. Senate candidate Baron Hill spoke at a fund-raising luncheon sponsored by the Kosciusko Democratic organization on June 21. Hill is running against Sen. Dan Coats in the general election this fall. Shown with Hill is Kosciusko Democratic Chairman Dale Tucker. (Photo by Mary Beth Biltz)

feels programs such as social security, Medicare and unemployment compensation should be improved and expand-

would also like to set up a delivery service of the surplus commodities given to the elderly. "I’d like to get a volunteer group together to make those deliveries if the elderly can’t get transportation at that time (the time the commodities are being given away),” he explains. Also, Winchester points out, if elected, he will have a secretary working six hours a day, four days a week. The secretary will hold set office hours. "I will also have d clerk looking over expenditures,” he adds. A Democratic candidate, Winchester is urging people to vote for the person rather than the ticket. “In my campaign, we’re not illustrating the party, rather a working trustee,” he maintains. Currently the utilities commissioner of the town of Milford, Winchester plans to continue in this position even if he wins the trustee post. After consulting with an attorney on the matter, Winchester says there would be no conflict of interest between the two positions.

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ed. For the past eight years, Hill has held a seat in the Indiana House, representing the 66th District, which includes parts of Jackson, Bartholomew, Jennings, Scott and Clark Counties. He serves as Democratic cochairman of the House committee on rules and legislative procedure, as well as. assistant Democratic whip. From 1985 to 1988, he acted as chairman of the House Democratic campaign committee. Currently, Hill is a member of the American Council of Young Political Leaders. Hill is a native of Seymour, where he graduated high school and set both school and state athletic records in basketball, track and football. He graduated from Furman University in 1975 with an A.B. in history, afterwards joining the family insurance agency. He is married and has three children. While Hill ran unopposed in the primary, he has b?en stumping across the state Tor 15 months now in his campaign against Coats. Coats was appointed to his Senate seat in 1988, filling the vacancy left by Vice President Dan Quayle. “The difference between me and my opponent,” said Hill, “is that I’m committed to helping people here in this country, here in Indiana, economically. I’m running for office to make compassion fashionable again. ’ ’ Save water I try to cut down on spending too much money on utilities, especially water. I followed the example of a dear friend of mine from Europe. Water is expensive there, so she takes her second rinse water from the washing machine and waters her garden. Janie T., Houston.

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(Continued from page 4) so-forth will have to make their own arrangements to have trash picked up at their expense. The town will continue paying for the trash pick-up of residents within the town limits. The residents are only responsible for the purchase of the 90-gallon trash toters. —o— IN LAST week’s Crazin' article about Nancy Shields and Jan Wagner taking a hot air balloon ride, Jan’s last name was incorrectly spelled Waggoner instead of Wagner. Jan, who resides in New Paris, was born and raised in Syracuse. In addition to celebrating her 40th birthday with the balloon ride, family members and friends continued the celebration by honoring her at a surprise birthday party over the weekend. Among the guests was La vern Lavern! The party on Saturday, hosted by husband. Corky, and children, Ben and Ryan, was held in the home of his parents, Lamar and Doris Wagner, New Paris. „ Guests from the Syracuse-North Webster area included her parents, Bob and Treva Plank; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Deb Plank and Vicki Mulling; sister and brother-in-law, Dick and Nancy Coy, Rick and Rusty; John and Gail Searfoss, Rick and Cathy Lemberg, Dave and Nancy Shields,, Fred and Eleanor Avery, all of Syracuse; and Judy and Kenny Wagner (a best friend who married a cousin) of North Webster. —o— THE FRIENDS of the Library’s annual secondhand book sale will be held Friday and Saturday, July 20 and 21, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Calvary United Methodist Church. Used books of all kinds will be sold, with the funds going back into the library. —o— THE VILLAGE has another new business. Michael King opened Mick’s Auto Sales and Service the first of June. Most recently, he spent a year in Colorado selling at a Lincoln/Mercury/Volvo dealership. Previous to the year in Colorado, he was manager at the garage and detail shop of Wawasee Service Center in the Village.

Roemer urges passage of bill Stating the importance of rekindling family values and promoting a productive work force. Third District Democratic Candidate Tim Roemer urged approval of legislation guaranteeing unpaid leave for workers caring for seriously-ill family members. “This legislation benefits business, encourages family values and reduces costs to the taxpayer,” Roemer said. “In addition, it provides alternatives to public health care and curbs welfare problems. We are facing new problems in the 19905, and these problems will require new approaches. This family leave legislation will provide an excellent start toward developing legislation that will emphasize family, cut costs and encourage greater productivity in the workforce, as well as set examples for our children.”

Wed., June 27,1990 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Back in this area now, presently living in Oswego, Michael and wife, Roberta, eventually would like to live in Syracuse. THE VANLUES, who own Video Connection, recently purchased Pierceton Video. They have changed the name to Pierceton Video Connection. They are presently doing some remodeling with a goal of re-opening July 1. KENNETH AND Kathryn Knisley and grandson, Arron. have flown to Milpidas, Calif., for a week's vacation with their son, Dana Knisley and family. THE FUND-RAISER for the Lakeland Community Daycare Center was a big success. Money earned from the car wash and chicken barbecue held at the Lakeland Youth Center June 9 will be used for food, crafts and trips by the daycare center and day camp’s summer program. The Kiwanis Club supported the event and cooked the chicken. THURSDAY EVENING, June 28, will be another Music in the Park program with Rosewood presenting folk music of the British Isles, starting at 8 p.m. A bake sale and ice cream social will precede the concert at 6:30 p.m. A FLOTILLA dance will be held on Saturday, June 30, starting at 9 p.m., in the South Shore Pavilion, sponsored by Women of Today from Milford. DJ will be Dave Knispel (son of local assessor Charlene Knispel) and his wife, Marlene, of D&M Music Company, Syracuse. Dance contests will be held, along with contests for the hoola hoop, limbo, and twist. Local restaurants will be giving gift certificates as prizes. Music will be played from the 'sos, '6os, and on up to the current time. There will be a fee per person charged and a cash bar. —o— LOIS SHERER was honored last Thursday during the 17th annual Kiwanis Senior Picnic at Franke Park in Fort Wayne. She was the bronze medal winner in this year’s Senior Games in Fort Wayne in the women’s age group for those over 75. Lois moved from Syracuse last September to Fort Wayne. However, she stated she still comes upto the lake area.

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