The Independent-News, Volume 100, Number 2, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 August 1973 — Page 9

neighborhood center The Walkerton Area Neighbor, hood Center provides information and assists those needing social services. The Center is housed in the old Methodist Church building at the corner of Van Buren and Illinois Streets in Walkerton. The program exists tor the purpose of bringing needed services to the community. Various coun. ty and United Way agencies are cooperating with the local pro. gram. The program is governed by the Neighborhood Council made up of representatives from different organizations of the community and interested citizens. Mr. Ray Chapman is chairman of

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF TAX LEVIES In the matter of determining the tax rates for certain purposes by Walkerton Civil Town. St. Joseph County. Indiana, before the Board of Town Toustees. Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Walkerton Civil Town. St. Joseph Countv. Indiana, that J the proper officers of said civil town, at their regular meeting place, on the 27th day of August, 1 1973, will consider the following budget:

GENERAL FIND Salary of Town Trustees 3500 Salary of Clerk-Treasurer 1000 Salary of Marshal and Deputy Marshals 29,175 Comp, of Town Attorney 700 Compensation of Firemen 2000 Salary of Str?et-Sewer-Park Department 29.560 Control Center Salaries 14.680 Land Fill Custodian Salary 7,080 Other Compensation 5,345

Complete detail of budget may be seen in office of Clerk-Treasurer. ESTIMATE OF FUNDS TO B£ RAISED REQUIRED FOR EX- Motor Federal Cumulative Cumulative I ENSES TO DECEMBER 31st Vehicle Revenue Capital Building & OF INCOMING YEAR General Highway Sharing Improvement Sinking 1. Total Budget Estimate for ' Fund Fund Fund bund incoming year, Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 1974, inclusive 148.840.00 24,550.00 6 500.00 10,000 00 7 705:82 2. Necessary expenditures, July 1 to Dec. 31 of present year, to be made from appropriations unexpended 71,000.00 14,175.00 3,976.33 6,500.00 3. Additional appropriations to be made Jul}* Ist to Dec. 31st of present year 4. Outstanding temporary loans to be paid before Dec. 31st of present year 5. Total Funds Required (Add lines 1,2, 3, and 4) 219,840.00 38,725.00 10.776.33 16.500 00 7 705.82 FUNDS ON HAND AND TO BE RECEIVED FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN PROPOSED TAX LEVY 6. Actual balance. June 30th of -^ Hr ♦••”•••••••••• 40,252.05 13,509.10 16,148.53 22.310 68 7. Taxes to be collected, present year (December settlement). 28,163.69 2,569.67 8. ‘Miscellaneous revenue to be received July Ist of present year to Dec. 31st of incoming year - Schedules on file a. Special Taxes 1,750.00 .67 59 2.6 b. All other revenue 66,504.94 25.235.48 22,548.00 13.779.65 9. Total Funds (Add lines 6,7, 8a and 8b) 136,760.68 38,744.58 38,696.53 38,660.00 10. NET AMOUNT REQUIRED TO BE RAISED FOR EXPENSES TO DEC. 31st OF INCOMING YEAR. (Deduct line 9 from line 5) 83 079 3'’ 11. Operating Balance (not in excess of expenses Jan. Ist to June 30th. hss Mise. Revenue for same period) 142 97 12. AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY’ (Add lines 10 and 11) 83,222.29 0.00 0.00 0.00 7,705.82 PROPOSED LEVIES Net Taxable Property 3,082,330 FUNDS g Levy’ on Amount to Property Be Raised General 2.70 83,222.29 Cumulative Bldg. & Sinking .25 7.705.82 Total \ _ 2.95 90,928.11 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF TAXES COLLECTED AND TO BE COLLECTED F U N D S To Be Collected Collected Collected Collected 1970 1971 1972 1973 General 44.420 33 50,724.28 59.612.46 68,762.65 Cumulative Bldg & Sinking ~. , 6,273.96 Total 44.420.33 50,724.28 59,612.46 75,036.61 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon. After the tax levies have been determined and presented to the county auditor not later than two days prior to the second Monday in September, and the levy fixed by the county tax adjustment board, or on their failure so to do, by the county auditor, ten or more taxpayers feeling themselves aggrieved by such levies, mav appeal to the state board of tax commissioners for further and final hearing thereon by filing a petition with the countv auditor on or before the fourth Monday of September or on or before the tenth day after publication by the county auditor of tax rates charged, whichever date is later, and tiie state board of tax commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county. Dated August 4, 1973 WAYNE L. COVER, Cierit-Treasurar

the Council. Mr. Dean Gilkerson, Social Service Worker, directs the local prog|im. Persons needing information on social services should call 556-343 S or visit the center during morning office hours. OES NEWS Mrs. Jasper Elkin, conductress of Walkerton Chapter 319, Order of the Eastern Star, is busy these days reminding members and frjend- of the Lodge’ll annual rummage and bake sale August 24 and 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Walkerton Masonic Temple. Odds and ends, white elephant items, treasurers and clothing for all ages will be ac-

[Services Contractual 8.925; I Supplies 7,500 j Materials 3,000 * Current Charges 13.825 Current Obligations 16.550 > Properties 6,000 * Total General Fund 14^,840 MOTOR VEHICLE HWY. FUND > Services Contrctuall2,2so [Supplies 4,800 1 Materials 6,000 ) Properties 1.500 > Total M.V.H, Fund 24,550

cepted, Home baked goods will be available on Saturday only, Auglut 25, along with the rummage sale. If you have either rummage or baked goods to be picked up, please contact Mrs. Elkin, 406 Roosevelt Road, or acll 586-3881, and it will be picked up. 3 his event will be leading up to the first fall meeting, September 4, of the chapter when Mr. and Mrs. De Wayne Pavey, worthy matron and worthy patron, will greet the chapter members. This night will be a "Back To School" theme, also Rob Morris Night will be observed. All members are urged to mark their calendars that they will attend. Sell it through the want ads.

[FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND Services Personal 5,770 Current Obligations 1.050 Total Federal Revenue Sharing Fund 6,800 CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FI ND Const. & Improvements 10.000 Total Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund 10.000 CUMULATIVE BOLDING & SINKING FUND Total Cumulative Bldg. 7,705.82 And Sinking Fund 7,705.82

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The car stopped at the border. The custom official checked the passport and found everything in order. Then he asked, "That’s fine Hr. but now can you prove that this lady is your wife?"

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF TAX LEVIES In the matter of determining the tax rates for certain puJDoseg by Lincoln Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, before the ’’ownship Advisory Board. Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Lincoln Township St Joseph County, Indiana, that the proper officers of said township at their regular meeting place, o n the 28th day of August, 1973 will consider the following budget: 6 * u TOWNSHIP BUDGET CLASSIFICATION

TOWNSHIP FUND Pay of Trustee, Rent, Clerical and Travel Expense 2695 Books, Stationary, Printing and Advertising 550 Justice of the Peace Salary and Fees 560 Other Justice of the Peace Expense 225 Examination of Records 150 Other Civil Twp. Expenses 1160 Total Township Fund 5340

ESTIMATE OF FUNDS TO BE RAISED FUNDS REQUIRED FOR EX- Fire PENSES TO DECEMBER 31st of Township Fighting INCOMING YEAR: Fund Fund ° 1. Total Budget Estimate for incoming year. Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 1974, incluive 5,340 2. Necessary Expenditures, July ’ 1 to Dec. 31, present year, to be made from appropriations unexpended 3,000 , 3,050 3. Additional appropriations necessary to be made July 1 to Dec. 31 of present year. 4. Outstanding Temporary Loans to be paid before December 31. of present year, not included in Lines 2 or 3 .... 5. Total Funds Required (Add Lines 1,2, 3, and 4) ^ 340 5.320 FUNDS ON HAND AND TO BE RECEIVED FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN PROPOSED TAX LEVY 6. Actual Balance, June 30th of present year 3,214 2,948 7. Taxes to be collected, present year (December settlement) 1,856 1,550 8. Miscellaneous Revenue to be received July Ist of present year to Dec. 31st of incoming year (Schedule on file) a. Special Taxes 723 440 b. All Other Revenue 510 9. Total Funds (Add lines 6,7, — 8a and 8b > 6,303 4.938 10. NET AMOUNT REQUIRED TO BE RAISED FOR EXPENSES TO DEC. 31st OF INCOMING YEAR (Deduct line 9 from line 5) 2,037 898 11. Operating Balance (not in excess of expenses from Jan. Ist to June 30, less Mise, reveitue for same period) 2,037 1,942 12. AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY (Add lines 10 and 111 2,40 PROPOSED LEVIES w Walkerton 3,082,330 Lincoln Township .... 2,743,740 Net Taxable Property 5,826.070 Levy on Amount t< FUNDS Property Be Raised Township t ~ t Fire Fighting - 10 Library - 15 Total - 32 10.92 S COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF TAXES COLLECTED AND TO BE COLLECTED 1 FUNDS T ° Collected Collected Collected Cullectad 1970 1971 1972 1973 Township . 2.878 2.864 2.960 4.163 FuT^ghting . 1.623 2.720 2,025 3.234 Sl»n g Ui'.'.U Total 6,592 8,074 4.818 11,302 Taxpayers appearing shall hava a right to be heard thereon. Afte. the tax levies have been determined and presented to the county auditor not later than two days prior to the second Monday in September, and the levy fixed by the County Tax Adjustment Board, or on their failure so to do. by the County Auditor, ten or more taxpayers feeling themselves aggrieved by such levies, may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners for further and final hearing thereon by filing a petition with the county auditor on or before the fourth Monday of September or on or before the tenth day a^ter publication by the county auditor of tax rates charged, whichever date is later, and the state board of tax commissioners wall fix a date fur hearing in this county Lloyd E. Stephenson. Trustee Dated August 6, 1973 Lincoln Township

The traveler glanced at hig companion, bent out of the car and whispered to the official, "If you can prove mat sue isn’t. I'll give you 5100."

LIBRARY FUND Lincoln Township Library 4114 FIRE FIGHTING FUND Fire Protection 2773 TWP. POOK RELIEF FUND B. Direct Relief 1. Medical, Hospital and Burial 2000 2. Other Direct Relief 2500 Total Township Poor Relief Fund 450 Q

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