The Independent-News, Volume 105, Number 10, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 August 1979 — Page 3

Apply For Free Or Reduced PLJ Lunches & Milk Parents in the Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School Corporation may pick-up applications for free or reduced price school lunches and Financial assistance applications for textbook, supplies, and fees in the office of the building principals starting Thursday. August 16. The School Corporation has announced its policy for free and reduced price meals and free milk for children served in school under the Federal Child Nutrition Programs. Local school officials have adopted the following family size income criteria for determining eligibility: The Family Income Scale For Determining Eligibility For Free Meals And Free Milk And For Reduced Price Meals For 1979-1980 First Column is Family Size (Household) Second Column is For Free Meals And Free Milk Must Be At Or Below Figure Listed; Third Column For Reduced Price Meals Must Be At Or Between Figure Listed: 1 $ 4.590 $ 7,160 2 6.040 9.420 3 7.490 11,680 4 8.940 13,940

OVER! SIGN UP For The Independent-News 9 MONTH B SUBSCRIPTION A For Students Only S3OO E (50c Extra If Out-Of-State)/ J COME IN OR MAIL YOUR CHECK, NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE COLLEGE STUDENT The ( Independent- News! Co. \ 601-03 Roosevelt Road Walkerton

5 1 0,390 16,200 6 11.840 18.460 7 13,290 20,720 8 14.740 22.980 Each Additional Family Member 1.450 and 2.260 respectively. Children from families whose income is within the levels shown are eligible for free meals and milk or reduced price meals. In addition, families not meeting these criteria but with other unusual expenses due to unusually high medical expenses. shelter costs in excess of 30 percent of income, special education expenses due to mental or physical condition of a child, and disaster or casualty losses are urged to apply. A letter to parents is being sent to all homes. Application forms are available at the principal's office in each school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be submitted anytime during the school year. A simple statement of income and family size is required, plus a signed certification by the parent or guardian that the information provided is correct. In certain cases, foster children are also eligible for these benefits and milk or reduced price meals. If a family has such children living with them and wishes to receive such meals and milk for them it

should contact the school. Under the provisions of the school's policy, the Board of School I rustees, 506 Roosevelt Road. Walkerton, Indiana 46574 will review applications and determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied w ith the ruling of the officials, he may wish to discuss the decision with the determining officials on an informal basis. If he wishes to make a formal appeal, he may make a request either orally or in writing to Mr. Ray Chapman. Route 4. Walkerton. Indiana 46574. for a hearing to appeal the decision. The policy contains an outline of the hearing procedure. If a family member becomes unemployed or if family size changes, the family should contact the school to file a new application. Such changes may make the children of the family eligible for reduced price meals, or for additional benefits such as free meals and milk if the family income falls at or below the levels shown above. In the operation of school feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of his race, sex. color, or national origin. Each school and the office of the superintendent has a copy of the complete policy which may be reviewed by any interested party. GLEN SHEAKS COMPLETES MOTOR TRUCK COURSE Glen Sheaks, of Mahoney-Mann

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - AUGUST 16, 1979

Chevrolet Olds, recently completed a specialized motor truck application training program. Leo I. Mahones, president, announced todav. Developed to specific factory requirements, the course encompassed the industry's most advanced procedures for matching trucks to job demands. In recognition of his proficiency, Glen Sheaks was granted a Certificate of Completion by Truck Marketing Institute of Carpinteria, California.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF TAX LEVIES In the matter ot determining tax rates for certain purposes by Lincoln Township. St. Joseph County. Indiana. Before the Township 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, on the 28th day of August. 1979, will consider the following budget: TOWNSHIP BUDGET CLASSIFICATION

TOWNSHIP FUND Pay of Trustee, Rent, Clerical and Travel Expense 4,350 Books. Stationery, Printing and Advertising 500 Examination of Records 150 Other Civil Township Expenses 1,135 TOTAL TOWNSHIP FUND 6.135 FIRE FIGHTING FUND Fire Protection 6,745 TOTAL FIRE FIGHTING FUND 6,745

ESTIMATE OF FUNDS TO BE RAISED FUNDS REQUIRED FOR EXPENSES TO DECEMBER 31st OF INCOMING YEAR Federal Revenue Fire Poor Sharing Township Fighting Relief Trust Fund Fund Fund Fund 1. Total Budget Estimate for incoming year, Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. 1980. inclusive 6.135 6,000 5.580 2,700 2. Necessary Expenditures, July 1 to Dec. 31, present year, to be made from appropriations unexpended ... 3.466 2,450 5,459 3. Additional Appropriations to be made July 1 to Dec. 31 of present year 4. Outstanding Temporary Loans to be paid before Dec. 31 of present year — not included in lines 2 or 3 5. Total funds required 9,601 6,000 8,030 8,159 FUNDS ON HAND AND TO BE RECEIVED FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN PROPOSED TAX LEVY 6. Actual Balance June 30th of present year 5.727 930 5,580 19.525 7. Taxes to be collected, present year .. 2,028 950 8. Miscellaneous Revenue to be received July 1 of present year to Dec. 31 of incoming year. Schedule on file ... a. Special Taxes 940 500 b. All Other Revenue 6.852 9. Total Funds 8,695 1.430 6.530 26.377 10. NET AMOUNT REQUIRED TO BE RAISED FOR EXPENSES TO DEC. 31st OF INCOMING YEAR 906 4.570 1.500 11. Operating Balance 1,009 2.165 1,053 12. AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY 1,915 6,745 2,553 0 PROPOSED LEVIES Net Taxable Property Walkerton 3,572.369 Net Taxable Property Lincoln Township 2,810.290 NET TAXABLE PROPERTY 6,382.659 Levy on Amount to FUNDS Property Be Raised Township 03 1.195 Fire Fighting 24 6. 45 Poor Relief 04 2,553 TOTAL 31 11 213 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF TAXES COLLECTED AND TO BE COLLECTED Tobe Collected Collected Collected Collected FUNDS 1976 1977 1978 1979 Township 4,20" 4.468 4,468 1.915 Fire Fighting 2.989 5.058 6. 7 45 TOTAL 7.196 9,52 b 4,468 8,660 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 davs 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 dav after publication by the County Auditor of tax rates charged, whichever date is later, and the State Board of Tax Commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county. Dated August 4, 1979. Uoyd E. Stephenson. Trustee Lincoln Township

Having had 20 years of experience in automobile business. Glen Sheaks is the truck specialsit at Mahones Mann ( hcvrolet-Olds THANKS I would like to thank all of mv friends and relatives for all their kindnesses and expressions of sympathy at the time of the loss of my wife. Catherine Sanetra. Paul Sanetra. Husband Happy Ads Only SI.OO

FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND Fire Fighting 2.000 Advertising 100 4-H 600 TOTAL FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND 2.700 TOWNSHIP POOR RELIEF FUND Medical. Hospital and Burial 2.000 Other Direct Relief 5,000 Total Direct Relief 7,000 TOTAL TOWNSHIP POOR RELIEF FUND 7.000