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A A8 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 1992' SPECIAL REPORT: ELECTION '92 DAILY JOURNAL. JOHNSON COUNTY. IND. Six Republicans balance Bayh's landslide GENERAL ASSEMBLY Her or th vote totals in th six Johnson County legislative rococ From staff and wire reports Promising to avoid a state tax increase in 1993, six Republican state legislators were elected from Johnson County.

Despite a re-election landslide' for Democratic Gov. Evan Bayh, the GOP held the Indiana House of Jtep-resentatives and made small gains in "You know, being a roofcie, I don't know what to expect in the Legislature. But do know that the session beginning in January will primarily be financial. Ralph Foley House District 47 winner GOP's Senate victories. "I think we can work together and I really think the lines of communication will be better, because he absolutely went flat out to defeat us," Garton said.

"All the resources of the state administration were brought to bear, and we increased our margin. Bayh said he would have made more progress with a legislature controlled by Democrats, but was willing to work with Republicans. "I would ask them to put aside political bitterness and work for the welfare of the state. I won't be running for governor again, therefore I nope they can join with me," the gov Senate District 32 Patricio MilUr (R) 29.012 Konnoth Krn (O) 14.041 Senate District 35 Morris Mills (R) 21,181 Ron King (O) 12,396 Senate District 36 lowranc Borst (R) 24,899 Undo Thompson (O) 14.981 House District 58 Woody Burton (R) 17,336 Unopposed House District 93 David Frin.ll (R) 14.274 Forost Handlon (O) 7,306 House pistrict 47 Ralph Foley (R) 14.913 Jeffrey Marx (D) 5.980 ELECTION '92 LEGISLATURE will be able to derail efforts by the Democrats to raise taxes in 1993. "It depends on what these ladies and gentlemen ran on," Borst said.

"Some ran on no taxes; some want said. "The negatives that they were faced with the pension question and the travel question were populist-type issues during a recession very hard to defend." Rep. Tracy Boatwright, DMarion, conceded defeat to Republican Dean A. Young of Blackford County, and Rep. Sarah Wolf, D-Greenfield, lost to former two-term Hancock County Sheriff Nick Gulling.

Republican Fredrick W. Wenger won a 225-vote victory over Democrat Billy Linville in the Muncie district once held by Goodall. However, Democrats picked up the seat of retiring Rep. David A. Hoover, R-Ridgeville; and earned a 130-vote victory for the seat of retiring Rep.

Brad Fox, R-Rome City. The election also marked the return to office of former Fort Wayne mayor Winfield Moses, who was elected to the Indiana House over Republican Donald L. Edgar. the Indiana Senate. And that means Republicans will be able to oppose what they consider wasteful spending in the state budget.

Because state expenditures are outpacing revenues, some estimates project a $300 million shortfall by the end of the current fiscal year in July 1993. A balanced budget is required by state Law, meaning the Legislature will either have to raise taxes, make cuts or both. Republicans picked up two seats in the state Senate, where they will lead Democrats 28 to 22. Although several new representatives were elected in the House, the net total won't change, and Democrats will still lead 52 to 48. Johnson County helped elect three state senators and three representatives.

Veteran state senator Lawrence Borst, R-Indianapolis, retained iis seat for a seventh term, beating Democrat challenger and Greenwood attorney Linda Thompson in the District 36 race. It's too early to tell what effect, if any, the Republicans' Senate majority will have on the coming legislative session, Borst said. "That's only two more votes; that ernor said. Republican candidates pulled ahead in several key races late Tuesday night to add two seats to their 26-24 majority. Republican Luke Kenley, a Nobles-ville grocer, defeated state Sen.

Anthony Maidenberg, a Marion Democrat whose district was redrawn with a 60-percent Republican majority. In addition, state Rep. Kent Adams claimed victory over state Sen. Betty Lawson, D-South Bend, in a race that was close all night. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans fought to retain three seats targeted by Democrats.

State Rep. Richard Bray, R-Mar-tinsville, defeated Terre Haute Democrat Rebecca S. Buse by more than 2,200 votes for the seat left open by the retirement of Sen. Edward Pease, R-Brazil. Republican Lawrence County Clerk Becky Skillman was leading Seymour attorney Jeffrey J.

Lorenzo in the district left open by Republican Sen. Joseph V. Corcoran's retirement. In the best showing for Democrats, Sen. Greg Server, R-Evansville, held only a lead over Evansville attorney Terry White with 85 percent going to have to look where we can cut," Foley said, but didn't have any suggestions where to cut.

In House District 93, David Frizzell relied on strong Republican Party organizations to defeat his Democratic opponent. Forest Handlon. Frizzell, who is chief fund-raiser for the Marion County Republican party, campaigned against tax increases and for reform of Medicaid. Handlon, director of United Senior Action, a senior citizens' lobby, called for expanded health-care programs for those over 65. "I think it's going to be a long session," Frizzell said of his first term in the Legislature next January.

Frizzell said he will not vote to increase taxes to balance an unbalanced state budget that is overextended by Bayh administration programs. Fri77.ell said that under the current Medicaid system, once a person qualifies, he or she has access to a "smorgasbord" of taxpayer-supported health-care programs. He called for limiting Medicaid to basic care only. Senate President Pro Tem Robert Garton, R-Columbus, said he expected better cooperation between Republicans and Democrats next year because of respect for the of the vote reported. In the Indiana House, Democrats added two seats to their 52-48 majority, but Republicans were heartened by a strong showing that defied maps drawn to elect at least 56 Democrats.

Republicans wrote off four races due to redistricting and declared that any showing greater than 44 seats would be a victory. "We've overcome that disadvantage," said Roger Schmelzer, an aide to House Minority Leader Paul Mannweiler, R-Indianapolis. "That really positions us terrifically. If we win 45 to 46 seats, that's great for a comeback in two years. Democrats were surprised by two defeats in Muncie, where they lost the seat vacated by the retirement of Rep.

Hurley Goodall and Rep. Patricia Eddy was defeated by Republican Bruce N. Munson. Republican challengers effectively criticized the legislature's last-min-1 ute pension increase and legislative junkets, said William Schrieber, an aide to House Speaker Michael K. Phillips, D-Boonville.

"I think that incumbents had a harder time than was anticipated," he taxes. "But it's obvious the governor is going to have to be more careful," he said. Although Bayh won convincingly, his victory did not appear to have coattails in local races. "So I really wouldn't say he has a mandate from the people," Borst said. In Indiana House District 47, Republican Ralph Foley won, defeating Greenwood native Jeffrey Marx, who is a student at Indiana University.

"You know, being a rookie, I don't know what to expect in the Legislature," said Foley, a Martinsville attorney. "But I do know that the session beginning in January will primarily be financial. "Some of the more experienced (representatives) say it's not going to be a fun session for a neophyte," Foley said. Foley said he expects Republicans and Democrats to tangle over the budget, and he said he will vote against any tax increases. "I guess my best answer is we're Doiiy Journal staff writers Bryan Corbin, Kevin Voigt and The Associated Press contributed to this story.

doesn mean too much, Borst said. Borst said he hopes the Legislature GOP comes together for Myers THANKS To Everyone Who Supported And Voted For Me On November 3rd JOY L. HORNE Fi By Jim Jachimiak DAHT JOUINAl STAFF WRITE! Six months ago, Mark Myers emerged as the winner of a three-way primary race that could have left sharp division in his Republican party. In Tuesday's election, the 30-year-old Myers took more votes than any candidate in any contested race. He "We're pleased that that many people have faith in me.

Now I just hope that I can live up to their expectations." Mark Myers Coroner-elect Poid (or by the committee to elect Joy I. Horn Roy Rkhey. Treasurer. Community Billboard fS5I reer at the Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Van Nuys, Calif. Johnston ran unopposed in his primary, but Myers was up against Franklin funeral director and former county coroner Richard Tudor, and Greenwood podiatrist Brandt Dod-son.

"The party was divided in the primary but it was not divided on bad terms," Myers said. "It was divided because of the people involved, Dick (Tudor) is a real well-respected professional man in the southern part of the county." But after the primary, "The entire party just pulled together for me." Johnston, who has lived in Johnson County for three years, said he knew that he was fighting an uphill battle. "I knew I had a big challenge ahead of me, in view of the fact that his family has so much notoriety," Johnston said. And even Johnston can live with Myers' victory. "I'm glad for Mark," he said.

"I've met him and I think he's a good man. If he ever needs any help in his capacity as coroner, I'd be glad to give him a hand." Johnston also will continue to work for his Democratic party. "This is probably the only time I'll run for of CHILI SUPPER 2nd Mount Pleasant Church Hwy 44 East at Sugar Creek Bridge Nov. 7 4-8 p.m. Adults $3.50 Child $2.75 Bethany Is All Ears! The Presbyterian Church in Whiteland wants suggestions from area residents regarding the needs of our community.

Phone 535-4567 with comments and ideas before Nov. 7th. ELECTION '92 CORONER defeated Democrat Robert Johnston, 68, by a margin of more than 2 to 1, pulling 24,847 votes to Johnston's "We're amazed at the amount of votes that were cast for me, and the point spread," Myers said Tuesday night. "We're pleased that that many people have faith in me. Now I just hope that I can live up to their expectations." Johnston also was feeling like a winner.

"I didn't succeed but I'm glad that I did try," Johnston said. "I met a lot of people and I think I'm a lot richer now than I was before I started." But he added, "I'm glad it's over. My wife will get a husband back now." Myers does plan to make some changes in the way paperwork is handled, and some procedures will have to change because of new guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on blood-borne diseases. But the staff will be organized the same way, with three salaried deputy coroners and several other backup deputies who will be paid only as their services are needed. Myers and Johnston touted their medical experience during the campaign.

Myers worked for 10 years for Myers Ambulance Service, which was founded by his parents, Larry and Carole Myers. Johnston is a retired nurse who spent most of his ca Myers said he will approach the coroner's job in much the same way as has the current coroner, Forrest "Tug" Sutton Jr. "Tug's done a real good job," said Myers, who is Sutton's chief deputy coroner in addition to working as a Greenwood police detective. "The coroner's job is not the best job in the world and it has to be handled with kid's gloves." The coroner is responsible for determining the cause of death in any case of accidental or suspicious death. Only a pathologist can conduct autopsies, but a coroner must review the results and sign the death certificate.

In Johnson County, the part-time position carries a salary of $13,900. VPMj 8-3900 Ph. (317) 'J fice," he said. "But I will give my support and do whatever I can for the party." A HARTfelt Thank You 4 Hart going back to government work to everyone who worked for, supported voted for BEV HART for Johnson County TREASURER. ELECTION '92 TREASURER By Jim Jachimiak DAIIV JOURNAL STAFF WRITER After a year away from county government, Beverley Hart feels like she's going home.

Hart, a Repub- lican, defeated over from the current county treasurer, Gayle Allard, Jan. 1. 1 Allard is completing her second term and could not run again for treasurer, but she was elected Tuesday to a seat on the Johnson County Council. As county treasurer, Hart will be responsible for collecting, investing and distributing county funds. Her office also is in charge of sending out tax bills and collecting delinquent She will collect a salary of $31,264 Democrat Don by a 2 to 1 Your efforts are most appreciated! Paid for by the Committee to fleet Bev Hart Treasurer; Adelaide Thomas, Chairman margin in the I rao fnr publican party for moving the same people from one office to another.

Hart served two terms as Greenwood clerk-treasurer, then two terms as Johnson County clerk. She also ran for mayor of Greenwood in 1991 but finished in last place in a three-way Republican primary. But Hart said she didn't plan to return to public office when she left the clerk's office. "If somebody had said two years ago, 'Are you going to do I would have said, 'No, I don't think she said. Hart believes her experience gave her an edge in this election.

"I think it's just that people see someone who has the experience and can get the job done," she said. "In most other jobs, the more experience you have, the more qualified people perceive you. I don't think it should be any different in this kind of job." Hart said she plans nO changes in the treasurer's office when she takes flnnntv tro9nrr "It's a nice win -l -v and I'm glad it's fwly over," Hart said Tuesday night. -'w that Hart won. "I went into it with my i eyes open and I still have my eyes open," he said.

"I didn't figure I'd win but at least I put my money where my mouth is." he said. "My mouth said I want some balance." That was one of his goals in running to help the county's Democratic party stay alive. "You don't get good government when you have one party constantly in charge," said Norris, who ran unsuccessfully for Franklin mayor in 1967. ''There's a smugness that comes over the people in office. And when that happens, it's not the person who gets defeated who gets hurt.

It's all of the people." Bu as Hart sees it, Republican officeholders have provided g09d government. Democrats have criticized the Re Her win means I she will return to t. nitf a county office, u.Dt next year, and she plans only minor changes in her staff of eight full-time and, five part-time employees, One member of the staff is leaving Mo take a job with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department, Hart said. "But beyond that, there will be no staff changes." Hart has worked at a Greenwood stress center since she left the county clerk's office. one year after va- r- eating the office of county clerk.

"It will be nice to be back in county government," Hart said Tuesday night. "I missed it." Hart cpllected 24,207 votes, while Norris took 11,171. Norris said he wasn't surprised RooV0IV0AL wur may wizuoz November 6th 7th 8th Friday Service at 7:00 pm Saturday Service at 7:00 pm Sunday Service at 10:30 am Pastor: Rev. Gene Parker Music Director: Steve Brown NOW is the time to put JESUS into your 3-5-7 pc. Dinettes Formal Dining Rooms Chinas Counter Stools Bar Stools Chairs.

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