The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 8, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 July 1991 — Page 6

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - JULY 18, 1991

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Me and My Pet winners, left to right: 3rd place, Brittany Roberts, Zack Morton, Anthony Morton, Jarred Morton, Lori Sobrielski, Kiddies Day Parade Winners Are Listed The Tri Kappa Kiddies Day Parade was held during the 4th of July festivities week on Tuesday, July 2nd. Individual and group entries registered at the Presbyterian Church parking lot. Led by the Walkerton Volunteer Fire Department, the parade began at 6:30 p.m. traveling down Georgia Street to Vanßuren, to Kentucky and then ending at the Urey parking lot. Four categories were judged this year: Me and My Pet, Float, My Favorite Character and Open Class. Judges for this event viewed 30 entries from in front of the Walkerton Post Office. The hard task of judging the entries rested upon Debbie and Larry Klinedinst, Marsha Tanner and Rick Flaugher. Winners for this year’s parade were: Me and My Pet — Clayton Thomas, Ist; Sabrina and Midnight, 2nd; Brittany Roberts, Zack Morton, Anthony Morton, Jarred Morton, Lori Sobrielski, Todd Whittenberry, 3rd. Float — Andrew and Jessyca Allen, Ist; James and Craig Fitzgerald, 2nd; Jane and Eric Fox, 3rd. My Favorite Character — Matt, FOR RENT NORTH LIBERTY COMMUNITY CENTER AIR CONDITIONED Renting For All Occasions 300 S. Main Street Phone 656-4134 or 656-4773

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Todd Whittenberry; Ist place, Gayton Thomas and 2nd place, Sabrina and Midnight. Mike, and Mark Aurich, Ist; Joshua Laskowski, 2nd; Amber Baker, 3rd. Open Gass — Walkerton Elementary sth and 6th Cheerleaders and Pom Pon Group: Allysa Fuentis, Melissa Griesinger, Lisa Klingerman, Holly Legge, Kristin Overmyer, Lynna Potts, Roberta Reinhold, Amy Switzer, Jennifer Traub, Jessica Traub, Kim Vail, Ist; Beth and Steven Towle, 2nd; Walter Calhoun, 3rd. Grand Prize was awarded to Andrew and Jessyca Allen for their “Old Fashioned 4th of July" Float. Special thanks to all participants of the parade, to the Friends of the 4th Committee for their prizes, to the Tri Kappa ladies who assisted, to the Volunteer Fire Department, Police Department and Judges for their support and to the Walkerton Dairy Queen for their contribution of gift certificates for each participant. This year’s parade was a big success because of each of you. Thanks again and see you next year!! Announce Winners Os Games Held In The Park This year a first was held in the town of Walkerton! On the east lawn of Urey Middle School, a few members of the Epsilon Chi Chapter of Tri Kappa organized games E-Z STUMP REMUVAL REASONABLE RATES Bill Etlinger 586-2167 Walkerton FULLY INSURED 4 25-91 p

Kiddies Day Grand Prize Winners & iuha 'I < ~ I || ? M The 1991 Grand Prize winners are Andrew and Jessyca Allen. for children of the community. Winners received prizes which were donated by the Friends of the Fourth Committee and the Walkerton Sporting Goods. Thank you for your contributions. Approximately twelve children participated in the games which were sack races, frisbee throw, obstacle course, bean bag toss and toilet paper relay races. Winners of the games were: Obstacle Course: Tom Hiler. Sack Races: Eric Reese, Gayton Thomas, Tom Hiler. Frisbee Throw: Steven Towle, Amy Loucks, Denny Traub. Bean Bag Toss: Eric Reese, Gayton Thomas, Denny Traub. The final game was a candy hunt in the grass. All participants left the activities with pockets full of candy and gum. The adults left with a satisfaction that some of the children of our community had some “old fashion fun” playing and participating in some funfilled games. Special thanks to Kim Towle, Sandy Thomas, Cathy Reese and Josie Snell for their assistance in making the evening’s festivities a success. Let’s hope to make this an annual event for our kids!!! WALKERTON TOWN BOARD MINUTES The Walkerton Town Council met at 7:00 p.m. on July 1, 1991 with the following members present: Gene Reese, Maggie Gaddis, Cheryl Rizek and Walter Heil. Attorney David Holmes was also present and Iva Gark attended to take notes for the minutes. The minutes were approved as read. The Council accepted the monthly Police Report. Henry Bradakis, Pete Kohut and Charles Lutz, of Butler, Fairman & Seufert, attended the meeting to answer the Council’s questions in regard to the water study they had completed in 1988. Bradakis said that they would like to answer and questions concerning a potential well site and also discuss the possible sewer extensions to the JOHNSON 1 INS. AGENCY DON R. JOHNSON Certified Insurance Counselor DONNA L. RAUSCH DIANE JOHNSON We Sell Service Along With Our Product Call (219)586-2580 Koontz Lake

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My Favorite Character winners, I left to right: 3rd place, Amber Baker; 2nd place, Joshua Laskowski and Ist place, Matt, Mike and Mark Aurich. Industrial Park. Rizek said that according to Butler, Fairman’s estimate, a new well would cost approximately $186,000.00 plus the cost of acquiring the land. Rizek read the following passages from the 1988 study. “While the town’s Water Works system is adequate for normal every day, present and future demands as has been evidenced by the extended drought period of the 1988 summer the proposed improvements will enhance fire fighting capabilities. The present wells and plant can meet the anticipated water supply requirements if all facilities are operable and electric power is available. With one well inoperable and the elevated tank in service, the remaining well can supply the normal water needs of the community. The existing water treatment plant is in good operating condition and can meet the water needs of the community, including fire flows, if the wells are operable and the elevated tank is in service with sufficient stored water.” Rizek added that it also talks about some weaknesses in the distribution system. Rizek asked why there are two differend opinions in regard to acquiring a new well site. A well site had been recommended to the Council, but according to those passages she just read, we have sufficient wells for our needs. Bradakis responded by saying that what was in the report still stands, unless something exceptional has happened that they don’t know' about. He added that what prompted this other well site to be considered was that the site was going to be made available for purchase and a Board member had thought it would be a chance to pick up the land and use it as a potential, future well site, still knowine that the facilities that we have are adequate. Charles Lutz told the Council that Butler, Fairman has gotten approval, from the EPA, for this well site. Lutz said that they would normally recommend drilling a test well, and after testing to determine that the water is pure and that the well would produce plenty of water, they would then drill a permanent well and install the transmission lines to get the water from the well to the treatment plant. Bradakis added that there is about 35’ of this main that ATS BAIT SHOP On State Road 23 Koontz Lake WE NOW HAVE BLOCK ICE AND 18 LB. BAGS OF ICE CUBES PEPSI SPECIAL 12 P .k *3.79 |2l 91

could be used for fire protection. Rizek pointed out, that in their report, the Insurance Services Offices, state that the final decision on any proposed inprovements should be based on analysis and financial capabilities. Bradakis said that if we were to develop this new well site, we would have to raise rates about SIO,OOO a year. Holmes asked if the water would have to be pumped all the way to the treatment plant, or if it could be treated at the site. Bradakis said it could be treated at the site, but it would be more costly because we would then have two plants, and it would take more manpower. He added that we would also lose the protection of having the additional transmission line that could be used for fire protection. Rizek asked what they would recommend as the first priority for our water system. Bradakis answered that our distribution system should be strengthened. He added that even if the property for a well site is lost, there should be some other suitable sites around town, if needed, a later date. Holmes said that there is no problem, legally, with Butler, Fairman’s proposal for the agreement, for the professional services, for the sanitary sewer extension to the industrial park. The next step is to find out if the Industrial Fund is going ahead with the plan, so that we will know what to consider for our budget. Fifteen thousand dollars is estimated for the design phase. H»lmes asked if Butler, Fairman could estimate the cost for overseeing construction. Bradakis said that the desing fee extends into the construction phase to the standpoint of helping us to solicit contractors, selecting a contractor and entering into an agreement. About the only thing not covered by the basic design fee is inspection service during construction. Butler, Fairman’s estimate to install sewer service to the industrial park is approximately SIBO,OOO dollars. Before any agreement is signed, the Council is going to have to check with the Industrial Fund to see if they plan to go ahead with the sewer extensions. There was no citizen’s input. Walt Heil asked about the overgrown condition of the DeSimone property, and also the property that adjoins the school. Attorney Holmes said that when property has been rural in nature you don’t usually concern yourself about mowng it. Holmes said the “Tali Grass & Weeds” ordinance could be enforced if the Council wishes. THREE D . CAMPGROUND 750 E., Grovartown (219) 867-8432 Pavilion, Video Games, Elec., Water, Dump Station, Sports, Playground & Store. Miniature Golf And Golf Driving Range REASONABLE RATES Aug 2 91