The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 July 1990 — Page 5
Under the . . Courthouse Dome I R By Ron Sharp ■ » th
Kosciusko County has a healthy labor pool. A review of records from the employment division reveals that the county has had a 2.6 percent increase in the number of persons eligible for employment during the past five years. During January, February, and March 1990 an average of 37,336 county residents were eligible for employment. This compares with 29,483 in 1985. The State of Indiana registered less than one percent increase in its labor force during the same time. Below-te'STtomparison by years of number of people eligible for employment in the county and state. Year • County State 1985 29,483 2,631,533 1986 * 32,900 2,724,533 1987 32,833 2,711,337 1988 34,233 2,706,933 1989 36,343 2,824,700 1990 37,336 2,837,533 The figures above point out that the Kosciusko County economy is healthy and that people are staying here for their employment rather than moving to greener pastures. Only one year showed a decline — that was in 1987. The state showed two years of decline 1987 and 1988. RECORDING FEES INCREASED - The state has instructed county recorders to increase fees on deeds, mortgages, etc. However, County Recorder Betty Dust does not agree. She stated that we are self-sufficient and feels it is not necessary to add another burden to the county taxpayers by tacking on a fee increase. In 1989 the county recorder’s office took in $106,225 and had a budget of $97,971. —o— DEMO CANDIDATE ANNOUNCES PLATFORM - Charles Cain, Democrat candidate for county council, has announced his platform. He will oppose Warren Tatter in the November General election. Tat ter replaced the late Norman DeGood. —o— NO ONE CLAIMED A CHEER — The cheer that we have been holding for someone to come forward and claim still lies about. We are presenting this cheer to Wawasee Community School Superintendent Roger Thornton. He was instrumental in getting a sidewalk to Wawasee High School. -oFOOD STAMPS — A survey of county welfare records reveals that for the first five months of 1990 food stamp distribution has increased by 44 percent. “* For the first five months of 1989 food stamps worth $392,047 were issued, as compared to $483,898 for the same period of 1990. Kosciusko County Welfare Director Peg Shively also reports that other services provided by the welfare department are exceeding the budget and will require an increase in the tax rate for 1991. —o— ‘ YOU ARE SOON TO RECEIVE THE SHAFT - President Bush has caved in on his pledge for no new taxes. Congressmen are jumping for joy. Now, if they can worm more taxes out of you. they can continue on their merry old way of spending more. Anyone who thinks that bunch of clowns is going to reduce the national debt by adding on a tax increase is ready for a rubber room. ’ A report on 90 different ways to reduce the debt has been languishing in Congressional offices for two years. Not a single one of these suggestions have even been considered let alone adopted. Here are a few suggestions for Congress before it goes increasing taxes on gasoline, liquor and anything else it can find to tax: (1) Cancel Congressional pay increases. (2) Reduce Congressional staffs. (3) Cut the Congressional pensions in half. (4) Reduce all postage allowances for Congressmen to one mailing per year. (5) Cut all the pork barrel goodies out of the military budget which are not requested by the military. (6) Cut farm subsidies for all farms that have income of more than $250,000. (7) Cut all administrative costs out of federal grants. (In some programs that the government instigates the administrative costs are more than 80 percent of the grant.) (8) Cut all duplication of programs — thus reducing the number of federal employees. These are suggestions that you can give to your congressmen when they come to sell a bill of goods about being “concerned" about cutting the national debt
Area residents booked at jail
The following persons were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail recently: Daniel John Newton, 43, r 1 EMS Lane W 23, North Webster, was charged with battery and criminal mischief. He was held on $250 bond. Rex A. Westerman, 48, r 1 box 241, Milford, was arrested on a charge of contempt of court and held on $163 bond. Walter Feshchenko, 29, r 4 box 94-C, Syracuse, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and held on $350 bond. Joseph Jay DeWitt, 24, r 5 box 249, Syracuse, was charged with
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operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and held on $350 bond. Stephen Lewis Wells, 24, 701.5 Orange St.. Cromwell, was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was held on $350 bond. Paul Wayne Badorek, 36, 201 W. Brooklyn, Apt. 1, Syracuse, was charged with public intoxication and held on $175 bond. Billy Joe Orcutt, 21, 72833 CR 29, Syracuse, was arrested on a charge of public intoxication. He was held on $175 bond. Glaciers Glaciers occupy 10 percent of the world’s land surface.
Behind the headlines —
Our Founding Fathers on the Fourth of July
By PHILIP C. CLARKE
When Secretary of State Baker called on the Lithuanians recently to suspend their declaration of independence in order to facilitate talks with Moscow, it prompted an interesting question. How, asked one conservativecritic, would our Founding Fathers have reacted if, say, the French had urged .the Americans to rethink their Declaration of Independence in 1776? Thus far, the Lithuanians, who have waited 50 years to regain their freedom, are hanging tough. And judging by the character and temper of our patriots of 1776, we have reason to believe that they, too, would have stuck to their guns. When the Declaration was signed 214 years ago, William Ellery of Rhode Island, 22nd of the 56 Americans to affix his name, stood where he could watch the others. “I was determined," he later wrote, "to see how they all looked as they signed what might be their death warrant. 1... eyed each closely. Undaunted resolution was displayed on every countenance.” Another signer, John Adams, noted in a letter to his wife, Abigail, "The Declaration was, in fact, an act of treason, and if it
Letters to the editor
Something to ride about
Dear Editor: “Looks like a good article in The Mail-Journal on bicycling, honey," my husband called to me. I was headed out for my early morning bike ride in the country before going to work. I was dressed for the cool 5:30 a m. breeze. It felt good as I moved out the lane and turned south. I seemed to have the quiet countryside all to myself. Well, not quite quiet; the chortling red-winged blackbirds perched on the high wires were noisily discussing their itinerary for the day’s flight. I slowed down to watch the long-legged killdeer (which looks like something from “Top Gun" when in flight, and a Walt Disney character when grounded.) Breathing deeply, I felt a part of the giant Grandma Moses patchwork painting spread out before me in living color. I spy a clump of volunteer asparagus, flourishing in the ditch, and stop fora morning snack. Heading west this time, I’m breathing harder as I pump and pray past several barking dogs. I feel a little guilty about the noise. A much younger helmeted cyclist whizzes past me and yells
Syracuse residents deserve the facts
Dear Editor: We understand the need for sensational headlines to sell newspapers but we feel the town of Syracuse residents deserve to know all the facts. Our bid for trash and garbage collection from January 1, 1990 through December 31,1990 was at $5.96 per residence per month for unlimited service. The contract stated there were 975 residences. Since therp had not been a correct house count for at least 10 years we estimated the number of residences by the amount of trash we were hauling from the town. At the rate of $5.96 per residence with the new house count of 1,060 residences the actual rate would have been $5.48 per residence per month for unlimited service. Borden’s bid June 19, 1990 was $5.35 per residence for limited service (3 — 30 gallon bags or cans). Our original bid for the year 1990 also included service for the town buildings, park and businesses. Borden’s bid on June 19,1990 does not include service for the town buildings, parks or businesses. The reason for our bid on June 19, 1990 being at $5.83 per residence for measured service is the contract ran from August 1, 1990 thru July 31, 1991. We are already aware of a definite state
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were not made good, those who had signed it stood a good chance to incur the penalty meted out to traitors." Indeed, Adams, like John Hancock, another signer and revolutionary leader, already were under sentence of death if captured by the British. Hancock’s signature was, in the words of the Massachusetts patriot, writ large “so even King George 111 cannot miss it.” Some years later, John Quincy Adams, who, like hfs father, served as president of the new-found republic, wrote: “Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it.” 1. a The War of Independence was already a year old when the Founding Fathers gathered in Philadelphia to pledge "our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor” in order to gain liberty for themselves and posterity. They were a diverse lot, these representatives from the 13 colonies who met to bring forth the historic document that to this day inspires millions hungering for freedom around the world. Twenty-five were lawyers or jurists, eleven nine were farmers or plantation owners, and there also were doctors and educators. When, at a crucial moment in their delibera-
something like, "Are you okay?” Maneuvering the turn-around, and looking east, the well-defined landscape is so beautiful it's breathtaking. I feel a surge of appreciation for the farmers’ Work skills and gifts — and their childlike dependence on the One who sends the rain and sunshine. I notice the dogs are gone. Hummm. Going north now, I’m intrigued by a goldfinch flying low before me with a hop, skip and jump motion, as a child at play.
Words are way off mark
Dear Editor: In reply to your article “Wet bikes big problem" article in the Wednesday, June 20, page 12, edition, 1 think your words “big problem" are way off the mark. I would agree that underage operators could be a potential problem. I have observed many young children operating these crafts and they all were profi cient and well behaved, though technically in violation. The older teen-agers are the ones engaging in the spin-out antics that seem to
tax being added plus possible other expenses effective January 1, 1991. These added expenses had to be considered in our bid for the town. The town board chose not to include service for the town buildings, parks and businesses in their bid from August 1, 1990 thru July 31, 1991. In their effort to decrease the expense of trash and garbage collection they have managed to increase the expense to the town. We feel the publicity we have received since January 1, 1990 has been very damaging to our reputation. We have always given quality service at a just and reasonable rate. That has not changed. Daniel E. Stuckman Stuckman Sanitation. Inc.
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tions, doubts arose, it was again John /\dams who stiffened resolve by declaring, with inspiring candor, “If you imagine that I expect this Declaration will ward off calamities . . . you are mistaken. A bloody conflict we are destined to endure. ” And endure they did, through countless hardships that for many continued long after the six-year conflict. Francis Lewis of New York, for example, had his home burned by the British. His wife was imprisoned for two years, dying soon after her release. Philip Livingston, also of New York, saw his estate confiscated by the British. But he continued to contribute his dwindling fortune to the cause until his health failed and he died in 1778. Richard Stockton of New Jersey was captured and thrown into prison, where he was repeatedly beaten and nearly starved. He died an invalid in 1781, the year the war ended. And so it was for most of the 56, many of whom went on to help frame our Constitution. Later, Benjamin Franklin, the 27th signer of the Declaration of Independence, was asked by a curious citizen what kind of government had been created. Replied Franklin: “A Republic, if you can keep it.” And keep it we shall, as ■ long as brave Americans dare all to defend it.
Speeding downhill with the wind coming back is exhilerating. A killdeer whistles at me as I sty by. I hear the ominous sound of the milk truck bearing down on me and race it to the lane, I take a last look at the early morning panorama and feel that singing the Doxology would not be inappropriate. You’re right, Ed. As the article says, bicycling has benefits. I really cashed in on them this morning. Sincerely, Beverly Stieglitz
upset the “oldsters" so much. Complainers don’t understand that these crafts are very, very safe. Much safer than a comparable outboard rig. I don’t understand the officer’s interpretation of imprudent operation in the case of personal watercraft following a larger 3 and,then (at a reasonable ince) jumping the wake. Isn’t that exactly what the water skiers are doing all the time? I don't see much difference. Most of the complainers are missing the big point in all this When you see a young person out having fun on his personal watercraft, legally bouncing, skipping and jumping wakes, don't complain. If not for that small vehicle, that very same person would be out on the lake bouncing, skipping and jumping wakes on water skis being towed by a big V-8 powered inboard. The inboard ski boat will make as much noise, four times the wake, and twice the pollution that the little Waverunner will give out. The operators of personal watercraft are in less danger from other boats than skiers being towed and even less in danger when they fall. Parents need to be much more in control and aware of their young children concerning all lake activities. All operators should wear a good life jacket. The few real wackos who might engage in imprudent operations need to be stopped, but do we have a “big problem” in general??? NOOOOooooo!! Harry R. Brinkman
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(Continued from page 4) CHICO’S TACO Mexican restaurant in the Stoelting building on South Huntington has closed. Jack and Joan Stoelting, owners, will be looking at new renters with the Antique Mini-Mall in mind. BYLAND’S JEWELERS has been noisy this past week with workers putting on a new roof, even in the rain. VANLUES’ VILLAGE Video Connection new addition will include the full line of Radio Shack equipment, as well as the service shop department, which will be moved from the South Huntington location. s They have added approximately 2,600 square feet to their existing structure, and should be ready for opening by the first of August. —o— FRANK’S PLACE, on SR 13 south, is enclosing the north side of the marketplace to be used to sell top-notch crafts, baskets and other surprises. Tammy Brake, owner, hopes it will be ready to open very soon. —o— JACK AND Joan Stoelting’s son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Martha Stoelting, have been in Indiana recently. They flew up from San Antonio, Texas, to go to Martha's high school reunion in Franklin, and have been visiting family and friends. —o— CONGRATULATIONS TO Jennifer Woodward, a summer intern reporter with The Papers Incorporated and to Jenna deSomer, Syracuse, in their winnings at the Annual North Webster Mermaid Festival Queen of Lakes Pageant. Woodward was crowned the 1990 “Queen of
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Roemer says no to new taxes
Third District Democratic candidate Tim Roemer said June 27 he would not support the president’s efforts to raise taxes. “I am Very disappointed with the president’s proposal,” Roemer said. “The first step in creating a balanced budget is to eliminate the waste and abuse in government spending. I cannot imagine asking hardworking Hoosiers for more money when the government is responsible for literally wasting billions of dollars in various programs, such as in the savings and loans crisis and the scandal within the Department of Housing and Urban Development. “Furthermore, a capitol gains tax cut should not be considered, discussed or debated. During the greed decade of the 1980 s, it was the middle class who carried the weight of the deficit through an increase* in taxes, yet the wealthy received tax breaks. Young singer In the 1945 movie "To Have and Have Not" Lauren Bacall’s singing voice was dubbed in by 14-year-old Andy Williams.
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Lakes" and deSomer was the second runner-up. Both girls were prior Cutie Queens. A BRIEF shower an hour before the June 28 variety of instruments used interchangeably by the group. Besides guitar, banjo and harmonica, they used a cittern, which is similar to a mandolin; a “penny" whistle, which looked like a very small flute; a hammer dulcimer and a lap dulcimer; a concertina, which is a small accordion-type instrument; and a bodrhan, which is an Irish wooden drum. Bud Smith introduced the quartet members who reside in Fort Wayne and enjoy presenting American folk tunes and also folk songs form the British Isles. Especially interesting was the variety of instruments used interchangeable by the group, besides guitar, banjo, and harmonica, they used a cittern, which is similar to a mandolin; a “penny" whistle, which looked like a very small flute; a hammer dulcimer and a lap dulcimer; a concertina, which is a small accordion-type instrument; and a bodrhan, which is an Irish wooden drum. The music was varied also with Appalachian mountain-area folk songs, a Scottish dance tune, British isles march, a blues number, a waltz, several jig-type tunes, a Canadian folk song and traditional Irish tunes. All four members of the group, shown in the photo,, Dan Weirich, Jane and David Dawkins, and Bob Gehring, played several instruments, with Jane and David singing occasionally with their typically clear-as-a-bell-folk sound The rain.had stopped, there was a cool breeze and the music was very enjoyable. The Lake Area Community Band will present another concert on Independence Day, July 4, at 8 p.m., which will be a nice prelude to the fireworks display, which will follow after dark at 9:45 p.m.
“1 will not stand for another 10 years of an unfair tax policy. The burden should be shared equally among all citizens." In addition. Roemer harshly criticized the president for breaking his campaign promise of "No New Taxes " "I'he singje most important quality for a public servant is
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