The Independent-News, Volume 98, Number 43, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 30 March 1972 — Page 6

— THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS — MARCH 30. 1972

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD After hearing several compUhds about junk oi inoperable xvin ies in the community, Walkerton’s town board Tuesday inntnicted the police department to s nrtly enforce the municipal ordinance governing such vehicles. It was pointed out that, in n Idition to fines, noncomplying owners are subject to having vehicles towed away at their exP nse. In other business the board discussed a town ordinance govering door-to-door peddlers and salesmen. Town attorney DeVere G<»hcen was instructed to make e study of the present ordinance and present possible suggestions f r improving and updating it. At present all residentia Icanvassers are required to register with

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the Walkerton police department prior to making solicitations and are told to curtail activities after 5 p.ni. The board authorized Dudley Keyser, Bremen utility superintendent, to act as agent for employing legal counsel for possible appearances before the federal power commission. Keyser is chairman of negotiation committee for nine area towns (including Walkerton) owning municipal electrical distribution systems and purchasing power from NIPSCO. Representatives of the town understand it is possible the utility may seek an increase in wholesale power rates through those nine communities. The present agreement provides that these towns will share legal costs, if they are required, in proportion to their respective purchases from NIPSCO.

After reviewing a letter from the state board of health about requirments for operating the local landfill, the board concluded all regulations are being observed. For further review, however, the board requested that Clyde Pearish, landfill custodian and Russell Ruby, landfill operations and equipment supervisor, attend the next board meeting. Tne board autnorized getting an appraisal of the former police raido base station in anticipation of possible sale of the equipment through sealed bids. The old equipment has been replaced by using federal crime control funds to purchase new equipment. Several requests for placing gravel along curb lines were received and the street department was instructed to make all necessary improvements. You can’t fool all of the peop’e all of the time,” a veteran of the politician wars observed. “Beall of the time,” a veteran of the March 31, April 1 Shows 7:00 & 8:40 p.m, Elvis Presley and Mary Tyler Moor e In Change Os Habit Technicolor Rated "General” Serializing In F^mianenf Waving Hair Shaping. Coloring & Styling Dede’s Beauty Salon Operators: DEDE FETES TERRY RTCLL CAROLYN TIEDE 908 Roosevelt Road Walkerton. Indiana Phone M6-3M4 Question? Recently my uncle received $5,000 from his auto insurance upon the death of his wife in an auto accident. My policy agrees to pay only the burial expense. Why th© difference? ANSWER... Your uncle has Meridian’s PACEMAKER auto policy with $5,000 per person Medical Coverage.” Under this unusual policy the full medical limit is paid in the event of death in an auto accident—when additional funds are often urgently needed! •as defined in the policy. May we tell you about tho reasonable cost of a PACEMAK ER extra-protection policy? R. W. Johnson Ins. Morning — Hnmlet Aften»‘Mini* — Koontz. Lak* Phone 867-2824 Q MERIDIAN INSURANCE w a world of protection

PLJ SCHOOL BOARD NEWS The P-L-J School Board met in regular session on Tuesday evening, March 21. The district will receive a grant of $0,200 for establishment of a title two special project learning center for fourth and fifth grade students of the Tyner Elementary. In other business the board received notice that a final payment of 3,900 has been received from an insurance company for damages to the roof at the Walkerton Elementary School. Considerable time was devoted to the discussion of the new due process law for students, effective September 1, granting certain legal rights to students removed from classes. Board members will meet with teachers, counselors and principals to discuss the matter before making final plans on policies to be adopted. Upon the recommendations of the administration and Dr. R. C.

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Steybroeck, St. Joseph County health officer, the board decided smallpox vaccinations will not be required to students in the future. It was announced the board will not have its regular April 18 meeting but will schedule a special meeting instead due to the superintendent and some board members are to attend a convention. Also John Wiliams and Larry McDaniels, football coaches, received authorization to attend a Purdue University football clinic in the near future. The P-L-J Education Association had representatives present for salary schedule recommendations to the board. The recommendations under advisement will be discused at the April 4 meeting. Max E. Warren was awarded an achievement certificate by the board. Advertisments to solicit bids from suppliers of a new school bus were authorized.