The Independent-News, Volume 101, Number 44, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 8 April 1976 — Page 2

APRIL 8, 1976 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

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In celebration of Arbor Day, F.F.A. members Mike Stahly, Roger. Cowen and Sam Haag planted a tulip tree on the John Glenn High School lawn as H. R. Muncie, superintendent; Alvin Boise, principal; and Leon Verhaeghe. Vo-Ag instructor, watch. The tulip tree. Indiana's State Tree, was supplied by the Indiana Division of Forestry and was requested by Mike Stahly. F.F.A. president. The trees were supplied to any school on request. Governor Otis Bowen proclaimed April 9. the second Friday in April, as Arbor Day for the appreciation and planting of trees. WALKERTON TOWN BOARD NEWS The Walkerton Town Board met in regular session on Monday, April 5. with William Elkin. Gladys Prentis, Michael W. Corbett and Jack D. Tiede. present. The meeting was called to order by president Elkin. The minutes of the meeting of March 15 were read and approved. O. H. Fry requested information about the Housing Allowance Program. He was informed that personnel from HUD will be at the Chamber of Commerce meeting Thursday, April 8. Board members have been invited to that meeting and will be able to learn about the program there. Representatives from the Civil Defense Weatherwatch asked that the board assist with the organization of a tornado watch. The board concurred that this would be a worthwhile endeavor and agreed to support the organization. A film will be scheduled in the near future about tornadoes It will be for public viewing and will be well publicized. Park board president. Gail Mal staff, with his staff, suggested that members of the board as well as any resident should plan to attend a meeting Wednesday, April 28. at the Community Building. Person nel from Notre Dame who made a detailed study of the Town of Walkerton will show their results and conclusions about our tow n, and its comparison to other small towns. The park board made known the need for bleachers and additional lighting for the parks as well as ball diamond maintenance. They asked that they be authorized to spend the money that has been provided for in the budget. No funds can be

made available until receipt of property tax distributions. They also requested guidance about time involved and costs for maintenance of park facilities. Mr. and Mrs. Harlozinaki, 407 Georgia Street, requested that the board open the alley beside their property east from Georgia St. Board directed them to determine property boundaries by survey before any work can be done by the town. C. H. Roth, street superintendent, said the 1967 International truck has been returned but there are still some problems with it. He asked that it be given more attention. Mr. Roth suggested that the town apply for CETA funds to hire additional personnel for the summer months. This procedure has been used during the past two years and will be applied for again this year. He asked authorization to proceed with the replacement of guard rails at the approaches to the Harrison St. bridge. He was directed to work with Street Commissioner Tiede to the conclusion of this project. After discussion and on a motion approaved it was ordained to establish an inspection fee for sewer taps in the amount of $25.00. effectively immediately. Marvin Williams, Utilities Superintendent. advised the board of requirements for the establishment of the new distribution point to soon be installed, and for heavier voltage installations to be installed at some customers places of business. He reporoted to the board about the PSCI hearing held last Wednesday and about the IMEA meeting attended in March. Mr. Williams also discussed the problem of tampering with metering equipment by utility customers and asked for guidance concerning the problem. On a motion allowed it was ordained that there be a Meter Tampering Charge of $25.00 to be assessed before service will be reinstated where the towns metering equipment has been tampered with. Fire chief Charles Lloyd asked the board what decision had been reached about repair or replacement of the big siren on the municipal building and asked that it be fixed immediately. He also showed the need for some raido equipment in fire trucks and requested that they be provided for in the next budget. Howard Kimbrell. Clyde E. Williams A Associates representative.

was present to finalize the agreement needed so that his company may proceed with studies and grant applications toward the building of new sewage facilities. He is authorized to make applications as quickly as possible. The program is laid out in three steps as required by current EPA regulations. The police department report for the month of March was received and accepted as submitted, The Clerk-Treasurer was instructed to publish monthly reports in the local newspaper. After taking care of correspondence the board reviewed claims 167-223 which were read and with the exception of two claims were approved. The two claims were held for review before payment. Chamber News Charles F. Lennon, Jr., director of the experimental Housing Allowance Program, will discuss "The Housing Allowance Program: What it is and How it Works" with members of the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce Thursday, April 8. The noon meeting will be held at Heil's Restaurant. Walkerton, and all Chamber members are encouraged to attend. During the brief program, Lennon will offer program information and answer questions concerning the Housing Allowance Program and its potential benefits to Walkerton residents. Mr. Lennon is Director of the Housing Allowance Office. Inc., South Bend, Indiana. He is president of the Housing Allowance Office. Inc., the non-profit corporation which operates the allowance program in South Bend. Mr. Lennon has a B.A. in biology and education from the University of Notre Dame and received an M.A. in guidance and counseling from the University. Mr. Lennon was the Executive Director of the Departments of Community Development and Redevelopment and the Model Cities Program for the City of South Bend. Prior to his work with the city. Mr. Lennon was the Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of St. Joseph County. Coordinator of Research and Sponsored Programs for the University of Notre Dame and the assistant coach of the baseball and basketball teams for the University. Lennon is a member of the Executive Board of the National Model Cities-Community Directors' Association and, through his position, is Chairperson of the Citizen participation Committee. He is a member of the National Notre Dame Monogram Gub, immediate Past President of the East Side Little League and a past member of the Potawatomi Kiwannis Gub. Mr. Lennon is married and the father of five children. The family are members of the Little Flower Parish where the Lennon’s arc the immediate Past President Couple of the Parish Council. NOTICE The regular meeting of American Legion Post 189 will be held on Thursdays. April 8 and April 29. First nomination of officers will be held on Thursday. April 8 for the year 1976-77. Second nomination and election of officers for the year 1976-77 will be held on Thursday. April 29, at the Post Home. NOTICE The Philathca Gass of the United Methodist Church will meet at the home of Miss Ethel Bierly on Road 104. Thursday. April 8 at 2:00 p.m. NOTICE Anyone interested in displaying crafts or selling homemade articles at the Better Homes Extension Gub's spaghetti supper on Aptil 24. call 586-2864 or 586-3745, Walkerton.

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS Robert E. Urbin, Editor Susan R. Urbin, Assistant Editor THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS CO., INC., Publisher 601-03 Roosevelt Road. Walkerton, Indiana 46574 Telephone (219) 586-3139 PUBLICATION TIME: Thursday of Each Week Second Class Postage Paid at Walkerton. Indiana 46574 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 15c Per Copy; 54.00 Per Year (50c Extra If Mailed Out Os State) Evaluation Committee ■ hew EgsSS* Sr c nwV rJH 1* lln H i 1 /1 ‘ Aki * ' . z . 1 ■■■ The North Central Association Evaluation Committee is visiting John Glenn High School this week, April 6-9. Members of the committee are left to right: Front row: Mymeth H. Richman, Anderson; Jim Jackson, Chairman, Indianapolis; Frieda Fuchs. South Bend; Terry Jukes, St. John. Second Row: Alvin Gibbons, Hobart; James Griswold, Covington Third Row: Milton Wallace, Muncie; James Sumpter, New Haven; Donald Broughton, Hebron Back Row: Maurice Wann, Anderson; Annette La Rowe, Kokomo; Robert Hendrix, Sullivan; and Alan Black, Waterloo

Easter Party In North Liberty Sat., April 10 The North Liberty children, preschoolers thru fourth grade, are invited to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the North Liberty High School cafeteria on Saturday, April 10 begining at 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. This annual free event is sponsored by the North Liberty Tri Kappas; Volunteer Fire Department. of North Liberty; Wells Local

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF PROPOSED ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of the Town of Walkerton. St Joseph County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers of said municipal corporation at their regular meeting place at 7:00 p.m on Monday, April 26, 1976 will consider the following additional appropriation in excess of the Budget for the Current Year: General Fund 21 Communication and Transportation $ 200 00 24 Printing and Advertising 400 00 25 Repairs - Building 3,000 00 261 Garbage & Trash Collection Contract 9,000 00 36 Office Supplies 400 00 37 Other Supplies 400.00 51 Insurance 3,000.00 61 Health Insurance -Town's Share 2,600 00 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund 25 Repairs of Equipment 1,000 00 26 Other Contractual Services 10,000 00 42 Street, Alley & Sewer Materials 2,000 00 43 Repair Parts 300 00 44 Other Materials 500 00 Federal Revenue Sharing Fund 7 Properties 6,000 00 Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund 2 Services Contractual 6,263 64 Local Road A Street Fund 2 Services Contractual 3,787 70 Taxpayers appearing at such meeting shall have a right to be heard thereon The additional appropriation as finally made will be referred to the State Board of Tax Commissioners which board upon receipt, will hold a further hearing within fifteen days at the County Auditor's Office of said County, or at such other place as may be designated At such hearing taxpayers objecting to any of such additional appropriations may be heard Interested taxpayers may inquire of the County Auditor when and where such hearing will be held Thomas E. Frame Town Clerk April 8 and 15

194 and the North Liberty Lions Gub. NOTICE The Oregon Township Home Economics Gub will meet on Tuesday, April 13 at 12:00 noon, C.S.T., at the Koontz Lake Conservation Gub House. Hostesses for the meeting arc Dorothy Jones and Addie Bums. The theme, flower exchange. Use the Classified Ads! OPTIMIST: "Ona who takes a frying pan on a fishing trip." Anon.