The Independent-News, Volume 118, Number 8, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 July 1992 — Page 9

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD NEWS (continued from Page 1) $553.00 of the Continuing Education Fund and $1,258.00 of the Vehicle Inspection Fund for the purchase of the radios. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. Citizen’s Imput: Charles Allen, who moved into Walkerton in December 1991, asked the Council if it would be possible for him to receive the summer sprinkler rates. Mrs. Allen had called in June, to see if they would have to pay sewage on water that they would be using to fill their swimming pool. The clerk had told her that no they would not, since the summer sprinkler rate would be in effect. When the Allens got their bill they had been charged for sewage for all their water usage including what had gone into the pool. After checking their account, the clerk found that the Allens moved into their home in December and therefore did not meet the requirements set in our ordinance, for the sprinkler rate to be in effect. Since the Allens had contacted the office and been told that there would be no charge for sewage for the water that was put into the pool, an adjusted bill was computed. The Allen’s sewer bill was credited $52.78. Our ordinance states that the billing for sewage service for the summer months of June, July and August for residents and/or domestic users shall be based upon the water usage for the previous winter months of December, January and February. Our computer system is set up according the this ordinance. Mr. Allen asked the Council if he could have the sprinkler rate for the two remaining summer billings. Discussion included wether or not Allen is entitled to a summer sprinkler rate if so, what would be used as a basis for the winter average that is needed. Gene Reese feels that the Allens should be given the sprinkler rate, and said that he wants us to be flexible. Holmes advised that the ordinance can be amended, but that it’s not the nature of laws like this to be flexible because it would allow for

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discrimination. The idea of the law is to be rigid and not show special treatment to some and not others. Reese commented that he doesn’t feel that we are being fair to those who come to our community and are in the same situation. Len Jaske said that he thinks the sprinkler rate should be given to all those who move here in this same situation. Holmes said that a standard of fairness is that people who are equally situated are treated the same. And, up until now, everybody that is in Mr. Allen’s situation has been treated the same. Reese said that he would like to table this issue until he can go over some figures with the clerk and get a better understanding of the situation. This would also give everyone a chance to consider this issue. New Business: Len Jaske made the motion to read Ordinance No. 1992-5 To Provide for Public Order, in short form. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. Len Jaske made the motion to accept the first reading. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. Gene Reese made the Motion to read Ordinance No. 1992-4, Regulations for American Pit Bull Terriers and Other Potentially Dangerous Dogs, in short form. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. Len Jaske made the motion to accept the first reading. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. The clerk reported that she had checked to see what interest rate our checking account is earning since Farmers State Bank merged with Ist Source, and found that we are earning 3.75% in a business account. In a memo from Ist Source, they state that this rate will be lowered to 3.0% as of August 15,1992. The interest rate for a 30 day Certificate of Deposit is currently 3.25% and the 91 day Certificate of Deposit is 3.40%. There was some discussion about depositing our funds in other banks and also looking into other types of investing. Len Jaske made the motion to renew our $10,000.00 Ambulance Fund C.D. for 90 days. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. The clerk told the Council that we also received a letter from Ist Source stating that a year ago they changed our account type so that we would earn more interest.

This was done, but they inadvertently continued to credit us by the old method in addition to the new method. This resulted in our receiving double interest since August 1991. Ist Source is now asking us to repay $1,685.56 of that interest. The letter was turned over to attorney Holmes, as there is still the matter of a discreoencv in an interest rate quoted and the interest that was actually earned. Old Business: President Rizek requested that Chuck Secord attend the next meeting to discuss the upgrading of the outside of the building. Jeff Zehner told the Council that he had contacted four different companies for quotes and samples of our truck logo. The company that Zehner has chosen to work with is Ad ver-Sign out of St. Joseph, Michigan, who quoted $22.50 each for the logos. Zehner said that the quotes he had gotten ranged from $20.00 to $40.00. Adver-Sign submitted a sample and will make any necessary changes. Gene Reese made the motion to accept Adver-Sign's quote. Seconded by Len Jaske. Carried. Zehnr said that he, David Bolze and John McGovern had recently attended a seminar concerning trenching and shoring safety. OSHA is becoming very critical in this area, and Zehner reported that we will have to purchase trenching and shoring equipment very soon. He recommended that $12,000.00 to $14,000.00 be set aside in the Water and Wastewater budgets for the purchase of this equipemnt. Zehner asked the Council to approve the purchase of a $4,000.00 expandable shoring box now, to be paid from the Wastewater budget. It was decided that Zehner should go over his budget with the clerk to see if there are enough funds in the Wastewater Budget to purchase the shoring box. President Rizek announced that Jim Bolden, Mayor of Walkerton, Canada, will be in town visiting and may possibly attend our June 20th meeting. After Russ Jimerson was asked to fill in the hole and clean up the lot at 806 Ohio Street, which is owned by GWH, Inc., his attorney wrote a letter proposing that the Town is responsible for doing this work. The Council discussed this property and the Creech property

Enjoy An Easy, Light and Tasty Summer Picnic —Italian Style!

(DM) —Simple picnics that are quick and easy to prepare—as well as healthy and tasty—can be en joyed by packing your picnic basket Italian style. “In- Italy, we keep the food as simple as possible," says Francesco Bolla, international wine authority, fourth-generation wine producer, and sailing enthusiast, who spends summer weekends sailing with his family on Lake Garda near Verona. “Preparing for a picnic should be as effortless as enjoying a good glass of wine." According to Bolla, a cold rice salad (a popular summertime dish in Italy), a loaf of bread, fruit, and a bottle of wine are the basics of his family’s picnic basket. "Insalata di Riso,” with its variety of tastes, textures and colors—and low calories—is a Bolla family favorite. INSALATA DI RISO Zest of] lemon, finely chopped Juice of one lemon 2 cups diced raw fennel or celery 1 3-ounce jar non-parei) capers 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 2 6-ounce jars marinated artichokes and marinade 1 B ounce jar roasted red and yellow peppers, slice 5 cups cooked rice (well cooled) Salt and pepper to taste % cup light virgin olive oil To make the rice salad, combine the ingredients in order and mix well. If you are not having to count your fat grams, you can add 1 cup of cubed mozzarella cheese and 1 cup of Kalamato olives to the insalata de riso recipe for some extra Italian taste' Serves 8. Pack An Italian Picnic Basket and Save Time and Calories Here’s how the food contents of a traditional Italian picnic basket

at the comer of Michigan and Jackson Streets. A letter had been sent to Creech asking him to dean up the lot. It was decided to have the Town go in and clean it up, if the time is up for Creech to do it himself. Claims 647 through 703 for $81,389.32 were accepted on a motion by Len Jaske. Seconded by Gene Reese. Carried. Attorney Holmes said that he had talked to a representative from the Humane Sodety about our ordinance which says that it is unlawful for a person to allow their dog to run loose. Holmes is going to send her a copy of the Ordinance. Gene Reese made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Gordon Hartsell. Carried. Social Security Against Misleading Advertising Claims The Social Security Administration is increasing its efforts to alert the public to misleading advertisers who use Social Security as a "come on" for profitmaking and fundraising ventures. That’s the message from Trish Be tier, who pointed out that "these misleading ads are often a part of direct marketing campaigns that are designed to capture ther public’s attention and money. Social Security is actively working to protect the public from this fraud and deceit." Ms. Butler explained that the ads offer Social Security services for a fee, but that these same services and information are available free of charge form the Social Security Administration. For example, some advertisers offer to obtain Social Security numbers for newborns for a charge in such away that it appears to some mothers that the hospital is involved. Other promise the current group of summer brides to notify Social Security of name changes, or to obtain an earnings and benefit statement for fees ranging from SIO.OO to $50.00 or even more. But all of these services can be obtained for free by calling Social Security’s toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, between 7:00 a.m. and

X Ml Bitt's J compare in ease of preparation, number of calories and fat content to America's traditional picnic fare American I Italian^ 1 Fried Potato Rice Bread Chicken*, Salad** j Soda 4 Salad*** Peache* Red Wine Preparation/ copicing time 2-2‘Ahrs. n a ।25 min n a n/a Calories 520 179 j 77 j 392 ,8573 ; 75 Fat content (grams) 29 10 I 0 ( 25 t 0 0 0 % Fat calories 50 ] 50 [ 0 47 o’o : 0 Source: Bolla Italian Wines Batter dipped and fried white meat with skin, 7-ounce serving Home-made American style, with mayonnaise, 1/2 cup serving one-cup serving A complete meal from the American basket adds up to 776 calories and 39 fat grams per person. The Italian basket fare, however, yields 20 percent fewer calories (625) and nearly 36% fewer grams of fat (25) than its American counterpart

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7:00 p.m. any business day. Ms. Butler noted that "of particular significance to the public should be an increased awareness of what unscrupulous marketeers could do with the confidential information they solicit in the form of an SS-5 (Application for a Social Security Card). "It’s hard for me to believe the consumers would send the personal information needed for a Social Security number or a replacement card to an anonymous post office box. The information on a completed form is sufficient to establish credit, apply for a loan, buy a car, and conduct many other financial transactions." Other advertisers deceive the public by suggesting that the future of Social Security is in jeopardy. Their direct marketing efforts mislead people, especially senior citizens, into thinking that they must respond with a donation or membership fee to avoid losing their Social Security benefits or Medicare coverage. “We are also seeing increased problems with direct mail campaigns from insurance vendors," Ms. Butler continued. "They’re using Social Security as a 'come on’ to encourage people to respond. Naturally, when people do follow up, they find that they’re being sold insurance." Recently the agency formed a coalition of representatives from intergovernmental entities, national consumer organizations and advocacy groups to expand their efforts to combat misleading advertising. "We’re developing a three-pronged approach to this growing problem," Butler said. "It will address consumer information, industry education, and legislative recommendations for Congress that we hope will force this ’cottage industry' into bankruptcy. The young and the old alike are being swindled through scare tactics and misinformation and it has to be stopped." Anyone who received misleading information about a "Social Security” service from a private organization seeking payment for the service should send the entire solicitation (including the envelope) to the Social Security Administration, Office of Public Affairs, Misleading Advertising, Box 17740, Baltimore, MD 21235.

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