The Independent-News, Volume 113, Number 11, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 13 August 1987 — Page 2

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - AUGUST 13, 1987

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RICHARD D. DOYLE ATTORNEY Serving For Over 7 Years NORTH LIBERTY - WALKERTON - KOONTZ LAKE 413 Michigan St., Walkerton, Phone 586-3722 HOURS: Saturday 8:30 am. - 12:00 Noon — Tuesday 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. No Appointment Necessary — No Charge For Initial Conference Other Times - South Bend 233-6699 - House Calls On Request NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Town of Walkerton, Indiana, that the Town Board of Trustees of Walkerton, Indiana, at Walkerton Town Hall on August 17, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. will conduct a public hearing on the budget. Following this meeting, the aforementioned Board of Trustees will meet at Walkerton Town Hall on August 24, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. to adopt the following budget. BUDGET ESTIMATE Complete detail of the budget estimates by fund and/or department may be seen at the County Clerk-Treasurer’s Office. The proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds will be considered at the proposed budget hearing. The general public is encouraged to attend and participate at this hearing discussing proposed uses of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. NET ASSESSED VALUATION $7,242,066 Estimate Os Net Budget Funds To Tax Fund Estimate Be Raised Rate General Fund $427,239 $255,293 $3.5251 Park and Recreation Fund 40,186 25,467 . 3516 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund 62,995 23,077 .3186 Cumulative Building & Sinking Fund 19,700 Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund .... 8,735 Local Road and Street Fund 47,300 TOTALS TOWN LOCAL FUNDS $606,155 $303,837 $4.1953 TOTALS $606,155 $303,837 $4.1953 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon. After the tax rates have been determined and presented to the county auditor not later than two days prior to the second Monday in September, and the rate 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 rates, 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 tenth day after publication of the county auditor of tax rates charged, and the state board of tax commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county. Kathryn Tiede Chrapliwy, July 30, 1987 Clerk-Treasurer 2tal3 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Town of North Liberty, Indiana, that the Town Board of Trustees of North Liberty, Indiana at Town Hall on August 17, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. will conduct a public hearing on the budget. Following this meeting, the aforementioned Board of Trustees will meet at North Liberty Town Hall on August 24, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. to adopt the following budget. BUDGET ESTIMATE Complete detail of the budget estimates by fund and/or department may be seen at the Gerk-Treasure’s Office. NET ASSESSED VALUATION $3,970,000 Estimate Os Net Budget Funds To Tax Fund Estimate Be Raised Rate General Fund $182,044.00 $148,875.00 $3.75 Park Fund 9,198.00 5,955.60 .15 Cumulative Capital Development Fund 10,994.00 4,764.00 .12 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund 32,260.00 Local Road and Street Fund 22,463.00 Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund .... 4,481.00 Cumulative Sewer Fund 118,014.00 TOTALS $379,454.00 $159,594.00 $4.02 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon. After the tax rates have been determined and presented to the county auditor not later than two days prior to the second Monday in September and the rate 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 rates, 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 tenth day after publication of the county auditor of tax rates charged, and the state board of tax commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county. Paul F. Williams, Jr. August 3, 1987 Gerk-Treasurer 2tal3

Tori Holland has been officially named as a contestant in the Little Star of American Pageant for children and will hold the title of Little Miss 7-9 in the pageant finals, on Sunday, August 23, at Hellenic Cultural Center, in Merrillville. She is being sponsored by those wishing to remain anonymous. Tori is nine years old and stands four feet, two inches tall and has brown and brown eyes and resides in Walkerton with her mother, Debbie Holland. She likes tacos and fruit and collects stickers. Her favorite star is Vanna White and her ambition is to be a model or veterinarian. Little Miss will be judge in categories on appearances, poise and personality. There is no talent or bathing suit judging. A photogenic winner will be selected in each category for each state participating as well as congeniality winners and special awards. Each contestant participating will receive a trophy and official pageant certificate. Winners for each state will receive trophies, crown, modeling certificates and winners cer-

tificates. The over all winner will receive SI,OOO cash. Old-Fashioned Day, August 22 In Walkerton August 22nd, Old Fashion Day will be held at the Walkerton United Methodist Church from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. There will be a Craft & Hobby Show to be held in the church Fellowship Hall. Also from 3:00 until 7:00 there will be an Ice Cream Social, sponsored by the Walkerton UMW. They will be serving homemade ice cream, hot dogs, sloppy joes, chips and drink and cake. From 4:00 - 6:00 there will be entertainment for your enjoyment and from 6:00 - 7:00 there will be square dancing. Plan on coming and sharing this day together with friends. The public is invited. KOONTZ LAKE LIBRARY SUMMER READING CLUB PARTY The Koontz Lake Library Summer Reading Club party was held August 1. There were 18 children in attendance. After the stories were read, the children played games and took turns telling jokes. The craft for the day for Thumbprint Drawings. This year we had a great total of books read during our Summer Reading Club. The members read 1,092 books in seven weeks. We had a special group of readers this year. The pre-school readers joined and had an assigned reader to read to them. They read one third of the total books. The following are our top readers: Age 1-5 — Daniel Bentle, read 66 books. Age 6-9 — Matt Irujillo, read 84 books. Age 10-up — Jason Williams and Jessica Yakim, each read 63 books. After handing out certificates to members everyone enjoyed cookies, punch and an extra treat of candy bars donated by Ken Weinman of Koontz Lake. Saturday, August 15th, our story teller, Andy Borrelli, will be doing a Back To School Story Time. Books and Crafts will be in honor of everyone returning to school. HOSTETLER REUNION The 35th annual Hostetler family reunion was held at Stuntz & Hochstetler Pine Forest on Sunday, August 9. Family members of Orra and Sarah Hostetler coming from Milford, Plymouth, Valparaiso, Union Mills, North Liberty, South Bend and Walkerton enjoyed the day together. In all there were 49 persent. Mr. and Mrs. Herald Hostetler 111 were in charge. A guessing game, scavenger hunt, hay rides, bingo, children’s games, volleyball and a scrambled word game of the Hostetler ancestors were enjoyed. The oldest was Ted Hostetler, the youngest was Michelle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hostetler, born on the day of the reunion and those coming the farthest were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Shaw and family, of Milford. New leaders for next year’s reunion will be Mr. and Mrs. Herald Hostetler. Jr.

CARD OF THANKS

I would like to thank the Walkerton Police Department and the Walkerton Emergency Medical Services for their assistance on Sunday, August 9, when I had to be taken to the Michiana Hospital. Thank you all again. Mrs. Robert (Nellie) Smith OREGON TOWNSHIP SENIOR CITIZENS TO MEET The Oregon Township Senior Citizens will meet Thursday August 20 at 12:30 p.m. at the Koontz Lake Conservation clubhouse.

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SKY SPORTS UNLIMITED, INC. Rt. 1, Box 167, Tyler Road Walkerton CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR WYMAN HOCHSTETLER Para Plane Flight Training — Rentals — Sales & Service NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES In the matter of determining the tax rates for certain purposes by the Library Board of Walkerton-Lincoln Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Before the Library Board. Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Walkerton-Lincoln Township Public Library, St. Joseph County, Indiana, that the proper officers of said Library will conduct a public hearing at Walkerton, Indiana on the 1988 Budget at 7:00 p.m. on August 28, 1987. Following this meeting, the aforementioned officers of said Library, will meet at Walkerton, Indiana at 7:00 p.m. on September 8, 1987 to adopt the following Budget: BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES Estimate Net Budget Os Faada To Tax Foods Estimate Be Raised Rate Library Operating Fund $40,925 $38,343 $ .346 Library Improvement Reserve Fund 2,000 Bond and Interest Redemption Fund 12,978 11,766 .106 TOTALS $55,903 $50,109 $ .452 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, may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners for further and final hearing thereon by filing of petition with the County Auditor on or before the tenth day after publication by the County Auditor of tax rates charged, and the State Board of Tax Commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county. Judy McGovern, President of Library Board Betty King, Secretary of Library Board John Wathen, I reasurer ot Library Board Date August 4, 1987 2ta2o NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES In the matter of determining tax rates for certain purposed by Union Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Before the Township Advisory Board. Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Union Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, that the proper officers of said township, at Trustee’s Office, 19528 Shively Road, Lakeville, Indiana, will conduct a public hearing on the 1988 budget on August 18, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. Following this meeting the aforementioned officers of said township, will meet at Trustee’s Office, 19528 Shively Road, Lakeville, Indiana, on August 25th, 1987 at 7:00 p.m. to adopt the following budget. The proposed use of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds will be considered at this meeting. The general public is encouraged to attend and participate at this hearing for the proposed uses of the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Special assistance is available to handicapped persons who desire to attend by calling 784-8774. BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES Estimate Os Net Budget Funds To Tax Township Funds Estimate Be Raised Rale Township Fund $29,160 $27,048 $ .1932 Fire Fighting Fund 75,000 86,532 .7211 Township Poor Relief Fund 7,500 1,372 .0098 Federal Revenue Sharing Funds 1,713 TOTALS - ALL FUNDS $113,373 $114,952 $ .9241 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, 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 tenth day after publication by the County Auditor of tax rates charged and the State Board of Tax Commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county. Harold Freehauf, Trustee Dated July 24, 1987 Union Township 2tal3

HEAD START NOTICE Project Head Start of St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties is registering children for the 1987-88 school year. Head Start is a comprehensive pre-school program that is free to income eligible families. If you have a child who will be at least three (3) by August 21, 1987, you may call 234-2150 for more information or for an appointment to register.