The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 December 1972 — Page 3

Snowmobilers attend town board meeting, set routes

Over 30 interested persons attended the Tuesday night meeting of the Syracuse town board of trustees at town hall, the biggest share being members of the newly formed snowmobile club of the area. Larry Clodfelter, president of the new club, told of tentative plans of the group which had been working on ideas for town routes to gain access to outlying areas. The county commission set certain roads last year in the county, according to Clodfelter, for snowmobile routes, and now a legal route in the town was needed to get to the edge of town or lake. Outside of towns, state laws govern travel and use. Snowmobile club trustee David Heckaman acted as spokesman for the group, explaining much time had been put into an effort of mapping the town from a 1958 map, for possible snowmobile use. 100 Members After only two meetings of the new club, it now has 101 members to date Heckaman stated. He produced a map showing red areas which have been specified as off-limit traveling spots for the machines in the town. Included in the red-lined areas are all of Indiana 13, the uptown area of the state road and Main street for portions of a block west of the stoplight and several blocks east of the light to the city pier, streets and alleyways north of the stoplight to a point beyond the hill, the cemetery,

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grade school grounds, and all three town parks. Also off limits are sidewalks and private property. Thoughts expressed by members of the club in opening the greater part of town would limit one steady lane of traffic and noise from one specific area, noting that newer machines are less noisy. Trial Basis After study and consideration, town board members tentatively granted town use for the machines to gain access to country areas and the lake, with enforcement restrictions including a 10-mile an hour speed limit. Being a new proposition, and subject to abuse, the permission grant for running of vehicles will be on a trial run basis and for no more than a one-year period. Easements and alleys to the lake in the town, even though grassed, may be used if town property. Snowmobile club members also noted plans to perhaps post route signs, adding “the sport has turned into a family activity for safety and fun.” Heckaman further explained routes in North*Webster, used by the Lakeland club, and that there had been no complaints or arrests to date. Conservation officer Earl Money said no ruling, to his knowledge, had been made by the attorney general regarding eligibility of 14 year olds to drive if a test is passed but would check

the matter. A meeting is set, said Money, for 7 p.m. on January 3 at the Lakeland Youth Center, for both youths and adults, regarding snowmobiling factors. Films will be shown and responsible persons attending to answer questions. If in doubt as to legal routes and travel, contact should be made with authorities or the club officers, before action is taken. Prickett instructed chief of police Orville Vanderßeyden to keep all snowmobile reports, including complaints, violators and arrests, separate and the report is to be submitted at each town board meeting for further study and-or action. Town attorney Bruce Frey will prepare a detailed ordinance to be presented at the next town board meeting on January 2. Firemen Commended Fireman Larry Troup was presented a plaque by town board president Thomas Prickett on behalf of the town, for heroism shown in a November 13 fire at Lake Wawasee, at which time the young fireman crawled through a smoke filled house to save the life of an elderly gentleman resident. Names presented to town board members for acceptance, named by firemen at a December 13 election-meeting, for new officers for the ensuing year, and accepted by town board members, were: Fire chief — Joe Hughes First assistant — Larry Weaver Second assistant — William Pipp Captain — James McClintic Lieutenant — Ed Leamon Secretary-treasurer — Mike Price Each will serve for one year, effectively immediately. Turkey Creek township trustee Joe Shewmon and town board members expressed appreciation for excellent work and assistance the past year to the outgoing chief Robert Penick and other fire department officers and volunteers, and welcomed the new officers. Plan Commission Plan commission president Joseph Gray reported, as chairman of the committee to update town zoning ordinances, that excellent progress has been

made and hopefully will be ready for presentation to town board members at the January 16 meeting of the town board. Gray added that plans now call for about 300 copies to be printed, making available extra copies for interested persons. William Beemer of the Turkey Creek plan commission submitted a proposal to town board members, from the executive committee of the plan commission, which read as follows: Article 11, section IX of the Indiana Constitution prohibits one person from holding more than one lucrative office at the same time, except as in this constitution expressly permitted. And that it is the accepted rule of the law in Indiana that the acceptance of a second lucrative office in violation of the constitutional provision, automatically vacates the office occupied at the time of such acceptance. We, therefore, respectfully submit, that the incumbant Building Commission, now also holding the position of Township Assessor, both lucrative offices, not be reappointed as Building Commissioner for 1973. It is further recommended that the Executive Committee of the Town Plan Commission vis-a-vis the President, Vice-President and Secretary be appointed to act as Interim Commissioner to fulfill the requirements of the Building Commissioners office until such time as a suitable replacement is found. Beemer, after reading the proposal, added this information had been presented to the executive committee by an attorney with two examples cited regarding cases such as the present one. Attorney Frey inquired as to the attorney and source, of which Beemer responded with the name of Marion attorney and Lake Wawasee summer resident, Mike Kiley. Frey said he would check legal records and submit a report of his findings to the necessary parties involved. Town resident Mrs. Carl Myrick inquired as to funds and salaries paid to firemen, which was explained as paid by the town with the township reimbursing, per agreement, 60 per cent and the town responsible for 40 per cent. She also inquired as to how the town board gave ruling or authority on approval or appointment of fire official officers when the town only pays the 40

per cent. Prickett responded with the fact he felt the firemen should be more qualified to select their chief and officers as they work with them on calls and surely have given much thought to this when electing officers at the December meeting, and town board members may accept or deny. Set Salaries Ordinance 72-18 setting town salaries and benefits for the ensuing year, and effective January 1, 1973, was passed, as was ordinance 72-19 for a transfer of funds for emergency appropriations. Salaries and benefits set for town officials and employees included: President of the town board of trustees, $250; and the remaining board members, S2OO per year. The town attorney will receive SSOO per year, and the plan commission attorney, SSOO. The clerk-treasurer salary shall be $2,200. The building commissioner shall receive 60 per cent of the commission collected by him from fees with the fees collected to be turned into the clerk-treasurer’s office weekly. Section three set the town marshal’s salary at $7,200 for the year and deputy marshals at $6,672. Probationary officers will receive $6,120 and crossing guards, $25 per pay period. The street-water-sewer commissioner will get $7,200; his assistant, $6,720; fire station operators, $5,232. Fire chief will get $950; first assistant $850; second assistant $750; captain S7OO and secretary-treasurer $750. A clothing allowance of SSO shall be paid at the end of the year for those firemen certified to have attended at least half of the drills and fire calls. Hourly employees shall be paid as follows: Student help $1.90 up to top pay of $3 per hour, with section head to decide rate to be paid each employee, however, not to exceed the $3. Clerks pay will be $2.60 per hour. Fire ’ operators and street employees shall be provided uniform changes and police shall be provided liability insurance policy and firemen shall be protected by an insurance policy. Pay periods were explained as were vacations and sick leave benefits. Ordinance 72-19 for transfer of funds transferred $65 in the general fund from tires and tubes to other garage and motors, oil and other office supplies; and in the street fund, $75 from two funds to repair of parts fund. The next regular town board meeting is set for January 2 at town hall, 7:30 p.m., at which time all heads of departments of the town, or an appointee by the head, are to be in attendance. They are to attend all board meetings. Present Tuesday night were Prickett, Noble C. Blocker, Darrell Grisamer and Forest Smith, Jr., plus attorney Frey and clerk-treasurer Mrs. Betty Dust. '«• Computers goof, too WEST LAFAYETTE — As Christmas bills start to pour in, don’t be shocked to find billing errors. Although many of the bills have been figured with computer efficiency, they may be inaccurate, says Dr. Jan Armstrong, extension consumer marketing specialist at Purdue university. One reason computer billing may be inaccurate is that there is a time lag between the time the bill is prepared and the day you receive it. During this billing time lag, you or a member of your family may have made additional purchases — or even paid the bill in advance, Dr. Armstrong points out. If your billing is wrong — and you can rule out billing time lag — start checking for other possible causes. Some computers make errors because the stores goofed. Other times you may have made the mistake yourself. Dr. Armstrong suggests you check possible mistakes on your part before you jump to the

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r~ " L •*' * IMP l jA Mx SANTA ARRIVES — Blustery winds and blowing snow did not dampen spirits of over 400 children Saturday when Santa Claus arrived at the Pickwick Theatre with a treat for each child following two different free shows. Santa then made an appearance at the Syracuse Public Library from 3 to 5 with treats for the 150 children attending.

conclusion that the store is in error. “Check with other members of your family to make sure they haven’t used the same credit account,” the specialist advises. “If they have, it’s likely that you haven’t recorded all the charges on the account.” A returned check — whether returned due to insufficient funds, improper signatures, or failure to name a payee — may also cause computer billing errors, Dr. Armstrong says. What types of errors do stores make? Dr. Armstrong says they may use incorrect credit code numbers, prepare incorrect sales slips, make mathematical errors, or fail to deliver merchandise. “To protect yourself from these errors,” the specialist suggests, “use your credit card when you charge merchandise. Your code number will be correctly recorded if it comes directly from your charge card.” Dr. Armstrong also urges shoppers to check their sales slips thoroughly. “Be sure that all spaces are filled in and no unnecessary marks are included. Also make sure the math is done correctly and that the total is placed in the right location,” she adds. Saving duplicate sales slips to check your bills against is another good precaution, Dr. Armstrong continues, adding that it is wise to check the bills as soon as you receive them. “When paying your bill, you can avoid problems by paying well before the deadline, putting your return address on the envelope, and returning the correct portion of the bill with your payment.” If you discover an error, what should you do? Dr. Armstrong says to notify the store immediately, telling them about the problem. “Be sure to make a note of the name of the person you talk to and the date,” she adds. A letter is better than a telephone call if thematter is detailed. A letter can be kept in your file and used for future reference, the specialist notes. If you write a letter, include your credit card number and any other needed information, Dr. Armstrong says. In addition, the specialist warns against paying any part of a bill that you do not owe or paying for merchandise you have not received. Naming Santa Santa Claus is a tradition —a pleasant one, indeed. And, traditionally, he owes his name to a gift-giver of the past. St. Nicholas, a fourth century bishop who became the patron saint of children, was noted for his generosity. His Dutch name was “Sinter Niklass,” which gradually changed to Santa Claus.

Wed., Dec. 20,1972 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

to THE EDITOR

Lack of consideration

Dear Editor: I fail to understand the lack of consideration some people have for others’ property. Last week, without permission, snowmobile drivers chose to use the Wawasee airport runway for their pleasure, with no regard tQ the damage caused by their actions. The runway was damaged to the point it is unusable and business has been stopped. It will take money and labor to repair the sod next spring.

Excellent coverage

Dear Editor: The Syracuse-Wawasee Garden wish to express their gratitude for the support and attendance for the recent Christmas Bell Walk. We feel we had excellent newspaper coverage and we thank the

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Last summer damages were caused by cars and motorcycles. I have nothing against the sport of snowmobiling. In fact, my family enjoys snowmobiling every winter, but the airport is maintained for the use of aircraft and with the present situation, many people are deprived of that use. Please, no tresspassing on the airport. Charlotte Kell Wawasee Airport

Mail-Journal for their assistance. Nearly 300 persons attended or purchased tickets and this money will be used for civic projects of projects of the Garden Club of Indiana, Inc. Marylee Clingaman

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