The Independent-News, Volume 111, Number 32, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 January 1986 — Page 4

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LEGISLATURE IN SESSION The 1986 short session of the Indiana Legislature re-con-vened Tuesday and despite the original meaning of the short session, this 30 day meeting of Indiana’s lawmakers has some very important issues facing them. Always an issue is funding for education. This will once again be a much discussed topic, but the ability to find more money in this short session is something else. The budget is set in the long sessions, and the real purpose of the short term session was to adjust to any matters that were necessary due to setting a budget two years in advance. The license .branch situation will again be a main topic. The public has shown that some type of change or control must be instigated and now the proposals are plentiful and different. The Senate is trying to push the responsibility on the House in this matter, claiming they had a plan at the end of last session that was not accepted by the House. In the meantime, Gov. On has insisted that license branch reform take place and has offered his suggestions as to how this should happen. The House did have a committee investigating and working on this the past year and only time will tell just what will be done along this line. Liability insurance for municipalities and other agencies is a major problem in Indiana as well as everywhere. It looks like a “cap” is a must in liability claims as over the years the many court cases, counter suits, settlement other than in court, etc., has forced the liability insurance to astronomical levels, making it impossible for some to even find it or be able to take it out. There is no doubt this has gotten completely out of hand in a “sue-happy” world we live in. There are many other matters to be covered in bills introduced, too numerous to mention, but you are still represented in both houses by men who are willing and anxious to listen to your personal feelings. They are your voice, and unless you let them know your feelings, they cannot speak for you. Don’t be afraid to voice your opinion, both pro and con on any matter that is of importance to you. There is no denying the job of the Indiana, as well as other state legislators, is going to become much more difficult. The more the federal government talks about cutting back to balance the budget, etc., the more responsibilities that will be handed right back to the states. Their job will certainly become more complex as time continues as they will be forced to shoulder the burden of many programs now handled by those in Washington. These legislators do have a very important job, both now and in the future. They are your voice, don’t be afraid to use it.

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE “Toll Free Numbers” Did you know that the State Legislature will be in session, starting the 7th of January? If you have any questions to your House or Senate you have an “800” line direct to them. Just dial 1-800-382-9867 for the Republican House, and 1-800-382-9842 to the Democratic House. You also may write to the House of Senate, Indianapolis. Ind. 46204. Just remember, give them something constructive instead of always protesting and maybe you can get an answer to your problem. Remember this is a short session this year and will last 30 days. Evelvn Harbaugh Here We Go Again I believe the citizens of Walkerton should know what was printed in the “South Bend Tribune” and where our money is going. Town clerk, $26,000 a year; utility superintendent, $24,600 a year; deputy utility superintendent, $23,800 a year; for park and recreation superintendent, SIO,IBO a year; each trustee, $3,200 a year; for town marshal, $21,1 S 3 a year; police captain, $20,000 a year; and part time town attorney, $3,000 a year. Also, I hear our deputy clerk $17,864 a year, but this part was not in the paper, but it came from a good source. Re-elected was Greg Williams and Gifford Ward as president and vice-president respectively. Approved bills. $177,618. Sold a 12 gauge shot gun to George Laizure for ssl dollars was the highest bid of the three bidders. Shot gun was the property of the Police Department. Authorized a request to the St. Joseph County Health Department fur an open sewer at 601

Harrison St., Walkerton. Town Board approved funds to finance a new gas heating system for the fire station. The Board approved a proposal from Ideal Consolidated. South Bend to install a heating system, the cost of the heating system. $5,970, Ideal's proposal was the lowest of the three estimates submitted, the other companies submitting estimates were P.H.A. Company, from Mishawaka $6,866 and Dye Plumbing & Heating from LaPorte $8,939. Fire chief Larry Dill told the Board the heating system was very expensive to operate. He expects the new system to pay for itself in six to seven years. Years ago they said John Dillinger would hold people up with a gun. mostly right and gave to the poor. But still that is wrong. Now they are holding the people up with our own computer and that is wrong. As far as I have checked our clerk is the highest paid town clerk in the State of Indiana for small towns. But we Christian people should have them believe these people that are trying to get right off of our small town better go to the Bible and read what it says. Here are some chapters and verses if you are Christian you should read. Prov. chapter 23, verse 4; Prov. chapter 28. verses 11-28; Matthew chapter 19. verses 23 and 24; Luke chapter 1. verse 53; Luke chapter 12, verse 21; Luke chapter 18, verses 23 to 25; Cor. chapter 6 verse 1; First Timothy chapter 1, verses 17 and 18; James, chapter 2, verse 5; Rev. chapter 2, verse 9; Rev. chapter 4, verses 17 and 18. I am still praying for these people before it is too late. God bless all of you. Years ago they said Peter robbed Paul. Is Paul getting paid? Citizen of Walkerton

BOWLING NEWS Friday Night Mixed Doubles Liberty Lanes Team No. 3 71 Lucky Strikes 5 3 Ramblers 4 4 Gutter Dusters 4 4 Odd Balls 4 4 Team No. 1 3 5 The Subs 3 5 Udder Team 2 6 High team series: Team No. 3 1937. Gutter Dusters 1813, Lucky Strikes 1800. High team game: Team No. 3 720. Ramblers 668. Gutter Dusters 649. High individual series men: Jim Jackson 543, Rich Borkowski 531, Russell Odle 524. High individual game men: Rich Borkowski 215, Jim Jackson 195, Art Singleton 194. High individual series women: Vera Ford 570. Teena Schoff 449, Lou Lou Zellers 448. High individual game women: Vera Ford 228, Lou Lou Zellers 189, Pam Clemons 180. Sunday Night Mixed Double* Liberty Lane* Nice & Easy 44 24 ( Walnut Road Runners 37 31 i F.D.P.s 36 32 ( Flum Duckers 36 32 , Elm St. Nightmares 36 32 ( 2 Rights - 2 Wrongs 35 33 Team No. 7 33 35 , Dilligafs 31 37 Lite Strikes 26 42 Alley Cats 26 42 High team series handicap: Flum Duckers 2389, 2 Rights - 2 Wrongs 2368, Team No. 7 2321. High team game handicap: Flum Duckers 843 , 2 Rights - 2 Wrongs 833, Team No. 7 827. High individual series men: D. C. Martin 571, Jack Jackson 561, Duff Hevei 550. High individual game men: Jack Jackson 222, Randy Schmeltz 211, D. C. Martin 202. High team series women: Joan Shafer 533, Sherri Rudd 488. Valerie Stewart 482. High individual game women: Joan Shafer 214, Sherri Rudd 191. Valerie Stewart 178. Thursday Night Ladle* Liberty Lanes Liberty Drugs 44 24 MOP’s Place 40 28 Cisney Construction 36 32 PME' 36 32 Community State Bank 33 35 Ludwig's Plbg. & Htg. 32 36 Dean’s Excavating 31 ‘/i 36‘/i Elaine’s Beauty Shop 31 37 Lane’s One Stop 30 38 Eberly’s Orchard 26*/j 42'/j High team series handicap: Eberly’s Orchard 2453, Community State Bank 2451, Dean's Excavating 2411. High team game handicap: Eberly’s Orchard 868, Elaine’s Beauty Shop 852, Dean’s Excavating 850. High individual series: Terri Hill 513, Anna Krick 510, Joan Shafer 509. High individual game: Tanya Brockman 202, Lee Aftowski 191, Joan Shafer 190, Anna Krick 190. Monday Night Men’s Liberty Lanes Community State Bank 46‘/i 21 Rudd Oids/Cadiilac 42 26 Swan Lake Golf Cub 40 28 Lakeside Inn 39 29 O'Connor Electric Ser. 34 34 Wil-lene Farm 33 35 C & B Optical 32 36 Cole Mine 26‘/i 42‘A Crumstown Tavern 26 42 Whitmer Farms 21 47 High team series handicap: Willene Farm 2881, C & B Optical 2851, Cole Mine 2797. High team game handicap: Willene Farm 1034, Cole Mine 1022, C & B Optical 2797. High individual series: Bill Doan 648, Rich Garrett 588, John South 577. High individual game: Bill Doan 243. 203, 202, Don Garrett 225, Rich Garrett 225, John Kring 224. John South 224.

Use our classifieds — only $1.50. Be a careful driver always! SALARY ORDINANCE #1986-1 An ordinance to establish compensation for officers and employees of the Town of Walkerton, Indiana for services performed during calendar year, 1986. WHEREAS, is deemed proper to increase the pay scales for the employees and officers of the Civil Town of Walkerton, Indiana. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Walkerton, Indiana, that there is hereby established the compensation from the several funds to be paid Civil Town Officers and employees for services performed during the calendar year 1986. Section 1. Compensation Paid From The General Fund Control Center — Full Time Board of Trustees 5 600.00 3,000.00 Judge 1 3,000.00 3,000.00 Clerk Treasurer 1 1,000.00 1,000.00 Clerk Treasurer AMB 1 2,000.00 2,000.00 Bailiff 1 500.00 500.00 Town Marshal 1 21,153.00 21,153.00 Captain 1 20,000.00 20,000.00 Lieutenant 1 18,917.00 18,917.00 Sergeant 1 18,000.00 18,000.00 First Patrolman 1 17,612.00 17,612.00 Second Patrolman 1 17,000.00 17,000.00 Part Time Patrolman 1 8,112.00 8,112.00 Overtime Police 1,000.00 1,000.00 Control Center — Full Time .. 4 (hr.) 1.85 m Control Center — Part Time .. 1 (hr.) 1.75 Control Center — Ambulance . 5 (hr.) .44 3,956.00 Control Center — Fire 5 (hr.) .44 4,000.00 Overtime Control Center 650.00 650.00 Town Attorney 1 3,100.00 3,100.00 Building Inspector 1 1,000.00 1,000.00 Fireman Allowance 6,000.00 6,000.00 Officers Allowance (Fire) 500.00 500.00 WEMSA Allowance 6,000.00 6,000.00 Clothing — Police (ea.) 450.00 3,150.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 176,098.00 Section 2. Compensation Paid For The Motor Vehicle Fund. Clerk Treasurer 1 1,000.00 1,000.00 Employee 1 17,400.00 17,400.00 Apprentice 1 7,000.00 7,000.00 Crossing Guard 1 (hr.) 5.00 1,350.00 Control Center 5 (hr.) .44 4,000.00 TOTAL MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND 30,750.00 Section 3. Compensation Paid From Park And Recreation Fund. Park Board 4 400.00 1,600.00 Superintendent 1 10,180.00 10,180.00 TOTAL PARK AND RECREATION FUND 11,780.00 Section 4. Compensation Paid From Electric Operating Fund. Board Os Trustees 5 1,425.00 7,125.00 Clerk Treasurer 1 13,536.00 13,536.00 Deputy Clerk 1 10,170.00 10,179.00 Clerk Typist 1 (hr.) 4.50 5,850.00 Typist 1 (hr.) 2.75 1,000.00 Superintendent 1 15,252.00 15,252.00 Assistant Superintendent 1 15,708.00 15,708.00 Linemen 2 4,875.00 14,625.00 Apprentice Lineman 1 8,600.00 8,600.00 Control Center 5 (hr.) .61 5,545.00 TOTAL ELECTRIC FUND 102,286.00 Section 5. Compensation Paid From Water Operating Fund. Board Os Trustees 5 1,175.00 5,875.00 Clerk Treasurer 1 7,464.00 7,464.00 Deputy Clerk 1 6,330.00 6,330.00 Clerk Typist 1 (hr.) 1.85 2,405.00 Typist 1 (hr.) 2.75 1,000.00 Superintendent 1 7,348.00 7,348.00 Assistant Superintendent 1 8092,00 8,092.00 Water Men 2 4,875.00 !Q erm m 14,625.00 Apprentice 1 8,600.00 8,600.00 Control Center 5 (hr.) .61 5,545.00 TOTAL WATER FUND 72,159.00 Section 6. Compensation Paid From Sewer Operating Fund. Clerk Treasurer 1 1,000.00 1,000.00 Deputy Clerk 1 1,000.00 1,000.00 Superintendent 1 2,000.00 2,000.00 Operator 1 18,600.00 18,600.00 Apprentice 1 7,000.00 7,000.00 Control Center 5 (hr.) .61 5,545.00 TOTAL SEWER FUND 35,145.00 Section 7. Authority: The establishment of compensation of Civil Town Offters and employees by ordinance of the Town Board of Trustees is provided for under IC 18-3-1-34. Section 8. Adoption. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage as provided by law for the calendar year 1986. Passed by the Board of Trustees this 23rd day of December, 1985. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF WALKERTON, IN.