The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 December 1979 — Page 1

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COLLEGE COURSES AT HIGH SCHOOL — Craig E. Weeks. C.P.A.. instructs students in the fundamentals of accounting in Introduction to Accounting I. one of several college credit courses offered by Indiana University at South Bend, at Wawasee High School last fall. This course will be offered again spring semester.

IUSB offers spring semester

classes at Wawasee High School

Indiana University at South Bend (IUSB) will again offer college credit courses at Wawasee High School spring semester. Classes scheduled for spring semester are general psychology, American history, introduction to accounting I and personal finance. These freshman and sophomore level classes meet one night per week, either Monday or Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. and each class is worth three college credit hours. Credits earned can be applied to a degree or program at any Indiana University campus or other colleges and universities. College courses were first offered at Wawasee High School last fall. With 72 students enrolled in the fall semester, IUSB officials hope for an even larger enrollment spring semester. If community response increases, more courses may be offered at the high school in the future. Especially designed for the adult student, the IUSB offcampus program brings college opportunities into the local community. A majority of

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1980 OFFICERS — Recently the members of the Syracuse Fire Department held its annual election of officers for the upcoming year. Kenny Johnson and Roger Grothaus were the only officers £ I C Officers standing in the front are Tom Ryman, lieutenant chief: Ken Oswald, second assistant chief: and Larry Hunter, captain. Shown in back are Roger Grothaus. secretary-treasurer: Kenny Johnson, chief: and John Connolly, first assistant.

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enrollees are employed full-time and have family responsibilities and instructors are aware of the special problems facing adult students. A recent survey conducted by the Extended Studies Program at IUSB indicated nearly half of the off-campus students have had no previous college experience and many have been out of high school for more than 10 years. Others have had some college experience and have returned to work on a degree, while some students are seeking a new career. High school seniors may also take these college credit courses with their high school principal’s approval. The Wawasee college program provides an opportunity for high school seniors and new graduates to sample college course work before making the decision to go away to college. To enroll, students over 21 years old need not be formally admitted to the university, but must submit a special adult admissions application. Brochures with spring schedules, details and registration and admission forms are available at

Wawasee High School and many local businesses. Students untter 21, not already enrolled in ffidiana University, must apply for formal admission to IUSB and be admitted prior to class registration. Interested persons are encouraged to register by mail using the form provided in the program brochures. Mail-in registration deadline is January New policies set Federal Crop Insurance distributes new corn and soybean policies for 1980 to its policy holders, states Francis G. Hudkins, district director of the Northern Indiana counties. The new policies contain many improvements. Special emphasis has been placed on individual protection and several levels and options of coverage are now available to fit specific needs. To seek further information concerning the protection, persons may contact the county office located at 513 Main Street, Rochester, Indiana 46975.

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4. In-person registration will be held at Wawasee High School on Tuesday, Jan. 15, and Monday, Jan. 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The fee is $26 per credit hour or S7B per course. Financial aid is available for students formally admitted to the university and granted on the basis of need Books for the courses may be ordered by mail or purchased at the IUSB bookstore in South Bend. No books will be sold at registration. Student counseling services will also be available during registration on Tuesday, Jan. 15. For more information, contact Dr. David Robinson, local coordinator at Wawasee High School, or the Continuing Education office of the Extended Studies Program at IUSB. Milford board ends year's business The Milford Town Board met briefly Wednesday evening, Dec. 19, to take care of last minute business before the end of the year. Bill Nellans of First Charter Insurers and board members reviewed the town’s property values and inventories. The town has recently switched from Little and Clark Insurance Agency to First Charter Insurers. Board members also signed some year-end claims and the clerk-treasurer was given permission to purchase a photo copier. A new board will take office January 1 with Board President Jean Treesh being the only incumbent returning for a second term. Newly elected board members are Steve Miller and Bob Auer. The clerktreasurer is Maria Lozano. Webster driver cited A young North Webster driver, Barry L. Hayden, was cited for disregarding an automatic signal in Warsaw Wednesday, Dec. 19, after the auto, which he was driving, collided with a truck operated by Ray W. Monteith of Warsaw. The two vehicles collided at the intersection of Center and Scott Streets in Warsaw. Damage to each vehicle was approximately SSOO.

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Successful 4-H'ers elect new officers The Successful 4-H'ers met December 12 at the home of Greg Kaiser The meeting was called to order by Greg Kaiser, the leader. There were two new members present, David Schafer and Sherry Beer. The American pledge was led by Scott Templin and the 4-H pledge was led byGary Gerenser New officers were elected: Scott Templin, president: Lynn Kaiser, vice-president; Marie Schafer, secretary; Debra Schafer, treasurer; Marie Schafer, news reporter; Lisa Kaiser, recreation leader; Sharon Gerenser, song leader; and Kenny Schafer, health and safety leader. Pins were given to the members and enrollment cards were jtassed out to be turned in no later the February meeting, if possible by the January meeting. Members decided to hold their meet ing the second Wednesday of every month Greg Kaiser volunteered to have the January meeting in his home. It was decided the dues should be paid no later than the March meeting. Claim forms workshop at WHS The Department of Public Instruction will be sponsoring a workshop for explanation of claim forms school food and nutrition programs on January 22 in Wawasee High School The workshop will be from 1:15 to 3:15 pm. in the cafeteria annex, according to State Superintendent Harold H. Hegley.

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THE SPIRIT OF GIVING — David Stookey’s fifth grade class at North Webster Elementary School decided to forfeit their class $1 gift exchange and donate the money, instead, to the UNICEF Cambodia Relief Fund. They also sent cards and letters to the 50 Americans being held hostage in Iran. Pictured in the front row are Dane King, Joe Welker, Don Cox, Troy Reiff and Paul Schacht. In the second row are Jennifer Gorczak, Maryann Loxley, Michele Lewis, Brian Shepherd, Brad Richards and Tim Harris. Shown in the third row are Roberta Whitacre, Darin Atwood, Matt Van Kirk, Kelly Mitchell, Jama Orrse, Lisa Noble and Tom Walker. In the fourth row are Angela Maynard, Laurie Hathaway, Drew Parr, Frank Hanson. Gary Harris and Scott Cripe.

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NEW OFFICERS AT MILFORD — Bill Leemon was re-elected as fire chief for the Milford Fire Department during a recent meeting. Also elected were Mike Charlton, assistant fire chief; Hap Ruch, treasurer and Max Duncan, also an assistant fire chief. Harry Doty was elected as secretary but was not available for the picture.

Hoosiers to work 114 days for tax collector

Indiana taxpayers will spend . the first 114 days of 1980 working for the tax collector and the remaining 252 days working for * themselves That’s the year-end news contained in the annual Tax Calendar published by the Indiana State Chamber of Com merce. Begun in 1941. this comprehensive listing of federal, state and local tax periods and due dates, and agency reporting requirements, is invaluable to

business and industry. The Tax Calendar spotlights the happy day April 24 — when the average Indiana taxpayer will celebrate having earned enough to satisfy the cost of government for the year and begin working for himself William Styring. state chamber vice president for public finance, said the combined tax burden for hoosiers in 1980 computes to 31.3 per cent of personal income. "This is well above last year.

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when the tax burden was down to 30 per cent of personal income and the Hoosier Tax Independence Day' was April 20.” he said There are a couple of reasons tor this One is the 1980 rise in the social security tax wage base. * which will take more money from appromimately 250,000 Indiana taxpayers The other is the continued toll taken by inflation. (Continued on page 2)