The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 45, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 November 1980 — Page 2

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LARIMERS OPEN BUSINESS — Pictured above are Richard and Barbara Larimer who recently opened the North Webster Wood-N-Things shop with two friends. The company builds such products as the living room set they are resting on and the jewelry box she is holding. They specialize in custom work. (Photo by Kim Hieber)

Wood-N-Things builds items for customers

By KIM HIEBER Shoppers often complain they cannot locate the item they have pictured in their mind many times. Sometimes what’s found on store shelves can be half an inch too short or just the wrong shade of blue. Solving this problem is North Webster’s newest store, Wood-N-Things. They build what the customer describes and wants for less than the average person may find in any store. “We build everything ourselves. We’ve just begun taking pictures of what we’ve built to show Others. Our showroom has ideas and gives customers a chance to see our work,” explains owners Richard and Barbara *Davis of North Webster. Currently in their showroom are two styles of living room furniture, pictures, a baby cradle, large wood storage chest, jewelry box, chairs and pictures. They do not have a large inventory, but quality building at a reasonable price is their style. “Everything is all built locally If we don’t build it here in the store, we build it close by. We’ve constructed living room sets, bunk beds, china cabinets, toys and more,” smiles Richard. The, couple operate the business family style.. Opening

Lakeland Kiwanis observe Thanksgiving

A program in observance of Thanksgiving was presented by five members of the Lakeland Kiwanis Club of North Webster Monday morning, Nov. 24, at the Classic Restaurant in North Webster. Lloyd Jilburg, chairman of the club’s Spiritual Aims Committee, presided over the program. The five members participating in the program were David Hilberry, Gordon Sheline, Steve McNutt, Harold Henry and Hazen Sparks. The speakers expressed their thanks for their families, influence of the churches in our community, good friends willing to lend a helping hand, enjoyment of good health, freedoms in our nation and the opportunity to share in community life. Specific comments by the speakers on Thanksgiving and reasons for being thankful included:

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the doors November 15, they already believe they have had a good response, but would like to encourage people from all over. “As we advertise, we offer rent-to-own furniture and our rentals are people renting to own their own furniture.” He continues, “We provide everyone with the opportunity to get the things they want.” Building the merchandise with them are two brothers, Wayne and Todd Hoblit. Wayne Hoblit built a solid cherry hutch when he was only 15, that bought his first new car. How, 13 years later, he has gained much more building expertise. “We also offer interior design. We invite everyone. Most customers come in knowing what they’re looking for,” grins Richard. Although they pride themselves on their new operation, they eagerly admit the idea came from a west coast store that provides the same service for more money. They construct masterpieces from such woods as mahogany, pine and oak. They paint, varnish and design a mental picture out of wood. “We invite everyone to come over. People find us too good to be

“Thanksgiving is a form of godliness.” “Thankful for the senses of seeing, hearing, touching, smelling and tasting.” “The key words in our lives that help us in our relationships with others are ‘thank-you.’” “Thankful for good neighbors and friends and their prayers in time of need.” “Gratitude for good home background where parents emphasized respect for Christian virtues.” * “If we exemplify fear of God, our other fears will be under control.” Lakeland Kiwanis Program Chairman Larry Stackhouse introduced the program and club President James Hormann reminded all members to help make this a real season of Thanksgiving.

true and many don't understand that we want to accommodate our customers,” Barbara explains. Richard and Barbara (Davis) Larimer live with their two children, Robbie, 3*2 year-old and Jennifer, eight, in Epworth Forest, North Webster Get tough — (Continued from page 1) light.” Joyce Smith, who is chairman of the Retail Division of the Chamber and co-owner of the Country Mouse, a retail business in the Village, was instrumental in bringing officer Kitch before the retailers. Mrs. Smith said the problem of shoplifting in this community presents a real challenge to local retail stores. In her own store she has found shoplifters primarily interested in taking clothing. And she pointed out that offenders are not all juveniles, but that they run the entire age gamut. She said many of them are of high school age and in the group out of school two or three years. She said part of the problem is the cause of a slump in the economy, but that it is an ongoing problem in the retail community. Ralph Thornburg of, the Thornburg drug chain said shoplifting has always been a problem among retailers, but noted that he thinks it is getting worse. He said the policy of their stores is to notify parents first where the offender is a juvenile, and if this is not corrective, then local police are notified. Another retailer said, “I’m glad we don’t actually know what is stolen from us; it would make me sick.” The survey of stores in the Lakeland community indicates that shoplifting is getting worse, if anything, and that retailers generally are getting tired of the “rip off.” Augsburger’s store isn’t the only store that will be getting tough with the offenders. And this warning should be sufficient word to the wise ... if indeed shoplifters can be considered wise.

Strike? — (Continued from page 1) $14,890. The fact finder recommended $16,305, an increase of $1,415. There would be no increment increase in September, making the total increase $1,415 or a 9.5 per cent increase. A teacher with no experience and a master’s degree receives a present salary of $11,170. The fact finder recommended $12,231, an increase of $1,061. An increment increase of $134 in September would give a total increase of $1,195 or a 10.7 per cent increase. A teacher with 22 years experience and a master’s degree receives a present salary of $18,980. The fact finder recommended $20,783, an increase of $1,803. There would be no increment increase in September, making the total increase $1,803 or a 9.5 per cent increase. Superintendent Arnold said there are 170 teachers in the bargaining unit with 135

The following salary schedule was one of the recommendations given by the State Fact Finder which the Board of School Trustees have agreed to accept. j’ B.S. Degree Years of Present Fact Increment Total Teaching 19X0 Finders Dollar Increase Dollar Experience Salary Recommendation Increase in Sept. Increase % 0 10,490 11,487 997 83 1,080 10.3 1 10,710 11,727 1.017 83 1.100 10.3 2 . 10,930 11,968 1,038 83 1.121 10.3 3 11,150 12,209 1,059 83 1.142 10.3 4 11,370 12,450 1.080 83 1.163 10.3 5 11,590 12,691 1.101 83 1.184 10.3 6 11,810 12.932 1,122 83 1,205 10.2 7 12.030 13.173 1,143 83 1.226 10.2 8 12,250 13,414 1,164 83 1,247 10.2 9 12,470 13,655 1.185 83 1,268 10.2 ~ 10 12,690 13,896 1.206 83 1.289 10.2 11 12.910 s 14.136 1.226 83 1.309 10.2 12 13,130 14,377 1.247 83 * 1.330 10.2 13 13,350 14,618 1,268 83 1,351 10.2 14 13,570 14,859 * 1,289 83 1.372 10.2 15 13,790 15,100 1,310 83 1,393 10.1 16 14,010 15,341 1,331 0 1,414 10.1 T7 14,010 15.341 1.331 0 1,331 9.5 18 14,010 - 15,341 1,331 0 1.331 9.5 19 14.230 15,582 1,352 83 1.435 10.1 20 14,450 15,823 1.373 83 1.456 10.1 21 14.670 ””16,064 1,394 83 1.477 10.1 22 14,890 16,505 1,415 0 1,415 9.5 M.S. Degree 0 11,170 12.231 1,061 134 1,195 10.7 1 11,523 12,618 1.095 134 1.229 10.7 2 11,876 13.004 1,128 134 1,262 10.6 3 x 12,229 13.391 1,162 134 1.296 10.6 4 12,582 13,777 1.195 134 1,329 10.6 5 12,935 14,164 1,229 134 1,363 10.5 6 13,288 - 14.550 1,262 134 1,396 10.5 7 13,641 ‘ 14.937 1,296 134 1,430 10.5 8. 13,994 15.323 1,329 134 - 1,463 10.5 9 14,347 15,710 1,363 134 1,497 10.4 10 14,700 16,097 1,397 134 1,531 10.4 11 15,053 16,483 1,430. 134 1,564 10.4 12 15.406 16.870 1,464 134 1,598 10.4 13 15,759 17,256 1,497 134 1,631 10.3 14 16,112 17.643 1,531 134 1,665 10.3 15 16,465 18,029 1,564 134 1,698 10.3 16 16,818 18.416 1.598 134 1.732 10 3 17 17.171 18,802 1,631 134 1.765 10.3 18 17,524 19,189 1,665 134 1,799 10.3 19 17,877 19,575 1,698 134 1.832 10.2 20 18,230 19,962 1,732 134 1,866 10.2 21 18,583 20,348 1,765 151 1,916 10.3 22 18.980 20,783 ’ 1,803 ’ 1,803 9.5 . 1 njt w jh I I - g-Hwr t ~ SENATOR SWORN INTO OFFICE — State Senator John Augsburger was officially sworn into office on Tuesday, Nov. 18, during the organizational meeting of the General Assembly. Seen in the Senate Chamber following the ceremony are Lieutenant Governor-elect John Mutz, Mrs. Augsburger, Senator Augsburger and Governor-elect Bob Orr. The senator was re-elected on November 4 and represents Senate district 13, which includes all of LaGrange, Noble and Steuben Counties and eastern Kosciusko County. The organizational meeting of the legislature is a one day event during which newly elected members are sworn into office and the leaders and officials are named and elected. The legislature will re-convene for daily sessions beginning January 7,1981. lattentlonfarmersl — We Now Have A Lot To Offer You: • Bailey Seed Corn • Most Public Varieties Os Soybeans . Parker Seed Com ■ n ‘ lu < li "9 Aed Bee.on SO • Coleman Lantern Repair • Agro-Soy Soybeans • Custom Backhoe Work Ibucher farmsl ■ Co. Rd. 300 E. RRS, Box 310 ■ I West Side Os Dewart Lake Syracuse, IN 46567 ■ | 658-9532 658-9305 |

teachers on the master’s scale and 35 on the bachelor's scale. Arnold is hoping the next negotiation session, scheduled for December 1 at 5:30 p.m. and not open to the public, will prove to be of value. “The board has offered a 94 per cent salary increase. We would like everyone to know that with this we are offering an additional two per cent in fringe benefits. We are not refusing a raise, but we must keep within our money, we only have so much.” According- to Metcalf, this increase will not be beneficial. “They are offering us an 11.6 per cent increase which includes increment. This is also according to the calendar year and does not include extra duty. This works out less than it appears on a calendar year basis.” “We’re still negotiating and I feel that talking about a strike is premature because we re still meeting,” Lakeland Business Manager George Gilbert stated. “The whole thing boils down to the negotiations as law, which is quite procedural. We called in a

mediator and then the next step was a fact-finder. The fact-finder is employed by the state of Indiana and is impartial. He made recommendations and we (the school corporation) accepted his results. Tlie teachers did not accept his results and that’s where we sit.” Metcalf and Mrs. Reinholt state the pins the teachers are wearing were purchased from LCEA dues monies. Both teachers say they find the students and the public responsive to their advertisements. “We’ve received a lot of response from the students with our pins. We don't talk about negotiations during school, but we will answer their questions between periods or after school.” says Metcalf, a mathematics instructor at Milford Junior High School. Fourth grade Syracuse Elementary teacher Lera Reinholt comments, "The students are asking why we’re upset. We really don’t go into it except that we’re unable to get

satisfactory conditions. I can’t see any affect it has on the elementary students.” “I hope the teachers don’t strike and we’re doing everything in our power not too. No one wins with a strike,” commented Metcalf. Some 123 teachers voted to continue negotiations, ignore the fact-finder's report and plan job action. “Having taught here in this system for 16 years, I am upset with the attitude of the board’s team toward contract settlement this year,” added Mrs. Reinholt. She continued. “They say there is no money, that we don’t get the raise and what were asking. They are not really open to looking at the system objectively.” Situation To Public’s Eye The situation first came into the public eye on September 25 when teachers picketed the central administrative offices of the school corporation during negotiations. At that time the point was stressed by all involved that they were not striking, only showing support with signs that read, “Negotiate Now,” “Fair Contract,” “Good Faith,” and

Terrariums — flexible gifts

Searching for the perfect gift for the shut-in? For a plant lover? Or to reflet a unique personality or situation? Then, a terrarium might fit the bill. Terrariums are fairly simple to assemble, yet the wide variety of containers, and plants adaptable to those containers, makes for a gift unique to the sender and the giver. John Wott, Purdue University extension home environment horticulturist, explains a terrarium provides a controlled environment for plants; so tropical plants which require high or constant levels of humidity can grow in the dry’ atmosphere of most homes. Also, the terrarium makes a perfect place to start young plants or root cuttings. Almost any clear glass container can be used, so long as it has a cover or can be covered (glass or plastic lids can be cut to fit most containers with smooth, even edges l . Unusual containers often can be found in antique, second hand, hardware and other stores. Let your imagination be your guide. Don’t use ordinary soils in the

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“Bargain Now.” Approximately 92 teachers were present Prior to the September meeting approximately 16 sessions were held between the LCEA and school board representatives. Representing the teachers on the negotiating team with Metcalf and Reinholt are Dave Matz, Jim Alford, Ann Watts, Cas Szynal, Mary Pearl, Darrell Umbower and Bob Rosinski, uniserve director from the Indiana State Teachers Association’s Wabash office. Representing the school board are Gilbert, Wawasee High School Principal Henry Smith and Syracuse Elementary School Principal Robert Hamman A fact finder was called in and met with both groups on October 16. Robert Wise served as hearing officer and found the two sides miles apart. Following the meeting a large gap remained between the two parties By mid-November the teachers had rejected the fact-finder’s terms and the impasse continued. \ The Lakeland School Board met last evening (Tuesday) in executive session with school officials as they sought guidance in review of the teacher situation.

terrarium. Use a mixture of one part sand, one part peat moss, one part loam, plus one level teaspoon full of 5-10-5 fertilizer per six-inch pot. Cover the bottom of the container with a thin sheet of moss like that 1 which grows on flat stones or fallen logs. Place the moss face down; then put some drainage material (pebbles or small stones) on top of the moss and add soil. Relatively little soil is needed — just enough to hold the plants in place. The soil can be contoured to simulate gentle valleys and hills Plants are used to simulate trees, shrubs and other vegetation. Depending on the size of Jthe container and the direction from which it will be viewed, place large plants toward the center or back of the container. Don't cluster or crowd materials against the side of the container. Open spaces can be filled with “sheet moss,” pebbldp, lichen or even a stone partially buried to create a miniature ledge. For more information your county extension office and ask for HO-13, Terrariums.