The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 39, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 3 March 1977 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 102; NUMBER 39

Town Fills Two Vacancies At Special Meeting A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Walkerton was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Monday by president William T. Elkin. Members Gladys Prentis, Michael W. Corbett and O. C. White were also present. The meeting had been called for several specific purposes, including the appointment of a new Clerk-Treas-urer and Trustee for the Third Ward. The appointment of the new Clerk-Treasurer to fill the post vacant due to the resignation of Thomas E. Frame, was made by the board's approval of Kathryn S. Ticde. This was accepted by the board. Mrs. Tiede has worked in the office for 14 months. The vacancy of the Third Ward previously held by the late Jack Tiede, was filled when the Board voted to name Jack W. Rizek to the trustee’s spot. Township trustees Clark Dare, Dean Anderson and Lloyd Stephenson were present and agreed to finalize the fire protection contract with a maximum budget of SIB,OOO. The township will pay 50% of actual costs and the town will pay 50%. All trustees will meet with the board at 7 :00 p.m. March 7 to sign the prepared contracts at that time. Mr. Umbaugh. of Umbaugh Associates, CPA’s, presented data which indicated there is no choice other than to plan to increase the town’s water rates. The current water rates, established in 1960, are not adequate to cover today's costs of operation. A detailed study must be made before deciding on any increases. Mr. Umbaugh was then asked to prepare a contract for the work. A letter was received from the State Board of Accounts in answer to a request for approval of two signatures on Town of Walkerton checks or warrants. The State Board stated they cannot approve the countersignature of the president of the board on warrants issued but the issued by the clerktreasuere of the town. The letter stated that the clerk-treasurer, by virtue of his or her office, is responsible for the issuing of warrants and there is no statutory provision for the president of the town board to countersign the warrants. However. O. C. White voiced his opinion that the checks should be countersigned in spite of what the State Board has to say and moved that this practice be continued. Marvin Williams, utilities super intendent. told of an offer by Doug Stooks, Sr., to donate money to help pay the costs of constructing a sidewalk along Washington Street from Indiana 23 to the walk at Urey Middle School. Discussion followed about the legalities of doing this work due to the fact that some of the walks would be on private property. Additional discussion of this matter will be held after these questions are answered The joint committee for the 4th of July requested that a proposed con tract with the Steele Amusement Co. be reviewed by the town attorney before signing A motion was made by White that the Walkerton Volunteer Fire Department be allowed to hold a truck stag to raise funds for the ambulance fund. The motion was seconded and earned

LEGISLATORS TALK TO PUBLIC

State Senator V. Richard Miller and State Representative Richard Mangus, were in Walkerton Saturday for an informal session with the people of the area concerning the current session of the Indiana Legislature. Rep. Mangus (R Lakeville) spoke first telling of some of the action of the House and then Miller (R-Plymouth) took the floor to talk of Senate action and in particular bills of interest to these two men. Following their talks, the session. held at the J & J Restaurant in Walkerton, was opened for question and answers as those in attendance asked a varied line of questions of the legislators. The more popular subjects concerned the fund drive for ambulance service in the Walkerton area and inquiries as to whether or not state or federal money would be available for such. Mangus went into detail on the Lakeville ambulance and how it was procured and operated. He stated that monies are available, but probably not this year but the group was informed where to write and who to contact to see if any assistance could be received. Other topics of interest to the group were the pan-mutual betting bill, the hospital conversion into a security institution at Beatty Memorial in Westville, inheritance tax changes, public officials bargaining .rights, personalized license plates, some information on the state financial status and how the state funds the various areas. In all the two legislators. Miller in his first year as a Senator, and Mangus in his third two-year term in the House, handled the meeting and the subjects very well. The informal talk was sponsored by the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce and anyone present was invited to sign up for mailing lists from their legislators and invited to take a more active part in politics, regard leas of what party affiliation they might have. The low percentage of voter turnout in this area was of concern to the politicians as the public is not using their right to be heard to the best of their ad vantage. The current legislature is a little over half expired but there is always time to contact your rep resentatives and these two men are real sincere in their efforts to rep resent their people. The board asked Thomas Frame to work a few days while the new clerk-treasurer becomes familiar with the work. He agreed to do so at the rate of pay he previously received The two new appointments were sworn into office by the board president

WALKERTON, INDIANA MARCH 3, 1977

photo by Michael Pearish World Day Os Prayer Friday The World Day of Prayer will be held at the First United Presbyterian Church. Walkerton, on Friday. March 4 at 1:30 p.m. The Churches of the community will be participating. The community is cordially invited to attend this service. Music Contest By IFC Nears The Indiana Federation of Clubs. St. Joseph County, music contest will be held March 13. 1977 in the North Liberty United Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. Contestants must be a sophomore or junior in high school at the present time. Students of private instructors are also eligible. No piano or organ entries accepted. The contest is for instrumentalists and soloists. They must bring their own accompanists. A winner and an alternate will be selected by qualified judges in both categories. The winners will enter the 13th District IFC Music contest on March 27 at the same place and time. Only a universal club can sponsor a contestant. Forms to enter may be obtained from Mrs. Robert Bowman of the Walkerton Club or Mrs. Osborn Fisher. St. Joseph County President. North Liberty, telephone 656-8395. NORTH LIBERTY ADULT MEETINGS The Pesticide Licensing Clinic that was cancelled because of the snow storm on February I and 2. has been rescheduled for Tuesday. March 8. at 7:30 p.m. in the Agriculture room (018) at North Liberty High School. The clinic will last just one night so please be prompt. For more information, contact Dwight Miller. St. Joseph County Extension, or Larry McCollough at the high school. Also, two extra sessions have been scheduled for the following weeks, a meeting Wednesday, March lb at 7:30 p.m. on Sprayer Calibration and Chemical Application dealing with nozzle size, pump, pressure, etc., and on Wednesday. March 23. this final meeting will be dealing with the rezoning of prime farm land in St. Joseph County, specifically Greene and Libertv townships. If you are a land owner, or plan to be, this meeting should be quite interesting to you. For more information contact Larry McCollough

Legion Post 189 Birthday Party Saturday Night The Orville Easterday American Legion Post 189, Walkerton, birthday party will be held on Saturday, March 5 beginning with a pot luck dinner at the post home at 6:30 p.m. You are reminded to bring your own table service as well as covered dish. District officers have been invited. Guest speaker for the evening will be James E. Gallagher. Department Commander of the Indiana American Legion. Urey Programs To Show Off At S.P.A.T. Meeting Urey Middle School is extremely proud of its co-ed Physical Education and Health Program this year. Many unique and exciting innovations have been inserted into the curriculums. In order to "show off" its program, this month's "S.P.A.T." meeting will feature Mr. Kerry Haencs and Mrs. Susan Kralovansky, Urey physical educa tion teachers; and Mr. Richard Kickbush, Urey health teacher. They will present an overview of their respective programs, allowing for questions and comments from the parents and students in the audience. All who are interested are invited to attend this informative "S.P.A.T." program which will take place on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Urey Middle School Library. Refreshments will be served. For further information concerning "S.P.A.T." or this particular program, please contact Jerry Fleischer. Urey Guidance Counselor, at 586-3184. HAPPINESS IS Happiness is PU Band Booster Rummage Sale, March 2b and 27. Save junk and jewels. We will be calling you. NOTICE If you have moved or are going to be moving soon, please notify our subscription department of your change of address. Thank you. The Independent-News Don’t want it? Why keep it! Use a classified ad — just $1.25 A great gift — The Independent’!

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Girl Scout Week To Be Observed March 6-12 Retire at 65? Not the Girl Scouts. They’re still going strong as they approach their 65th anniversary on March 12 The week of March 6 to 12 has been designated as Girl Scout Week and members will observe the occasion with displays. troop-parent dinners and a variety so troop activities. Founded in 1912 in Savannah. Georgia, by Juliette Gordon Low, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America has nearly 3 million members. It's part of an interna tional organization, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, which numbers nearly six million members in 94 countries and is the world’s largest voluntary organization for girls. Girl Scouting, open to all girls between 6 and 17, provides a fun and informal educational program emphasizing self awareness, personal worth, development of values. individual and cooperative contributions to society and in creased skill in human relations The goal of Girl Scouting is to help girls become creative and responsible individuals as thev share in group planning and decisionmaking in partnership with adults. Singing Sands Council, one of 354 councils in the United States serves girls in ten counties in northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan The council s program is primarily supported through the United Way and the annual cookie sale, and is made possible through the voluntary leadership of nearlv 2000 adults. Anyone interested in finding out more about Girl Scouting or w ishing to volunteer mav call (219) 2^’ 0900 SATURDAY NIGHT SUPPER Hostesses for the Koontz lake Conservation Club carry in dinner on Saturday night will be Mr and Mrs. E. Moravek The dinner will begin at 5:30 p m.. C.S.T., at the club house followed by a social hour. We invite you to join us. Also the Koontz Lake Conservation Club has invalid equipment available. Call Shogrens, 586-3269 or D. Dipert, 586 3831. > UPCOMING EVENT r The Polk-Lincoln Johnson band r awards dinner will be held on Mon day, April 18. More on this as J plans develop NOTICE I he winter sports awards assembly at North I iberty High School is set for Friday. March 18.