The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 14, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 15 August 1996 — Page 8

— INDEPENDENT NEWS — AUGUST 15, 1996

To Perform At Potato Creek State Park The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Cultural Arts Program will HESTERS CABIN . BED & BREAKFAST Peaceful Night Or Weekend In Our 1830 Restored Log House (Reservations Only) 71880 St. Rd. 23, Walkerton

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX LEVIES Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Town of North Liberty. Indiana, that the Town Council of North Liberty, Indiana, at 118 N. Main Street (Town Hall), on August 19, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. will conduct a public hearing on the budget. Following this meeting, the aforementioned Council will meet at 118 N. Main (Town Hall) on August 26, 1996, 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 Clerk-Treasurer's Office.The general public is encouraged to attend and participate at this hearing. NET ASSESSED VALUATION 5,297,400 Estimate Os rurrpnt Perc«nti ß e Budget Funds To Be C T „ Changs FUND Estimate Raised Levy Levy General $292,622 $251,968 $211,928 .119 Park 13,419 ”’232 10,689 . 05 Cum. Capital Dev 8,571 7,572 6,506 .116 Motor Vehicle Hwy 38,453 Local Road & Street 21,754 Cum. Capital Improv 6,801 CEDIT. ~ .... 8,930 LLECE 2,445 Totals $ 393,055 $270,772 $229,123 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon. After the tax rates have been determined and presented to tne 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 5, 1996 . Clerk-Tieasurer , 2tals NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX LEVIES In the matter of determining tax rates for certain purposes by Liberty Township St. Joseph. Countv. Indiana. Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Liberty Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana, that the proper officers of said township, at Trustee Office, 300 South Main Street, will conduct a public hearing on the 1997 budget on August 20, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. Following this meeting the aforementioned officers of said township, will meet, at Trustee Office, 300 South Main Street, on August 27, 1996, at 7:00 p.m. to adopt the following budget. Special assistance is available to handicapped persons who desire to attend by calling 656-4587. BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX LEVIES o . Estimate Os Current Percentage Budget Funds To Be Change In TOWNSHIP FUNDS Estimate Raised Tax Levy Township Fund 5 63,500 $ 57 493 $ 46,931 22.5 Twp. Bond (Debt Serv. Fund) *4,026 12,409 12,680 -02.1 Fire Fighting Fund... 58 700 46,236 41,570 11.2 Cumulative Fire Fund 20,000 14,449 13,066 10.6 Twp. Poor Relief Fund 12,500 12,409 7,008 77.1 TOTALS - ALL FUNDS $168,726 $142,996 $ 121,255 *7.9 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. Martha L Trustee Dated August 1. 1996 Liber, >' Tow “ a h |P NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX LEVIES Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of The Town of Walkerton, Indiana, that the Town Council of Walkerton, Indiana, at 510 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, IN, on August 19, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., will conduct a public hearing on the budget. Following the meeting, the aforementioned Council will meet at 510 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton IN on August 26, 1996, 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 Auditor, City Controller, 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 11,656,730 Estimate Os Percentage Budget Funds To Be Current Change In Fund Estimate Raised Tax Levy Levy General $618,264 $ 346,011 $363,401 (.0502) Park & Recreation 40,937 22,401 20,208 .1085 Motor Vehicle Highway 119,943 44,363 .44363 Cummulative Capital Development... 30,000 14,000 14,049 (.0035) Cumulative Capital Improvement.... 20,000 Local Road & Street 50,000 County Economic Development 15,870 Totals $895,014 $426,775 $ 397,658 -0732 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon. After the tax rates have been determined and presented to tne 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 August 1, 1996 Clerk-Treasurer . . 2tals

host performances of Lou Ann Homan, on Saturday, August 17 and a performance by Tuxedo Junction, on Saturday, August 31, at Potato Creek State Park, North Liberty. Lou Ann Homan is a storyteller with a special talent. Her performance on Saturday, August 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Peppermint Hill, is free of charge and open to the public. Whether it’s her stories about “growin’ up a Hoosier” or her travels across the Atlantic, she always keeps her audience hanging on every word. If you have any doubts about storytelling, you owe it to

yourself to give Lou Ann a listen. Tuxedo Junction brings the music of the 1940’s to life with the big band sound of its twelve to fifteen band members on Saturday, August 31, at 7 p.m. at the boat rental lawn. Tuxedo Junction hails from Rochester, IN and frequently performs in the northern region of the state at festivals, conventions and

special events. This big band concert is a special treat for park visitors. You are invited to bring the family to either of these presentations. The standard $2.00 fee per car ($5.00 for out of state license plates) will be charged at the gate. Lawn chairs or blankets are suggested to ensure comfortable seating. PIE JUDGING RESULTS The third annual “Pie Day” at the St. Joseph County 4-H Fair sponsored by the St. Joseph County Extension Homemakers was held on Tuesday, July 30th.

w The Grand Champion prize was awarded to Cyn-

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thia Master man, of South bend, for her apple pie. Second place was given to Brenda Culesi, of Mishawaka, for her twocrust lemon pie and third place to Kathy Bowyer, of Granger, for her fresh raspberry pie. The judges had a very difficult time searching for a winner through the 26 pie entries, pies were judged on appearance and taste. All pies were sold by the slice after being judged and proceeds from the sale were donated to the 4-H Fair for the 4-H Scholarship Fund.

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