The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 December 1980 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., December 10,1980

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Lakeland Kiwanis learn of Webster charities

Richard Long, principal of North Webster Elementary School, described the work of the North Webster Charities Committee to the lakeland Kiwanis Club of North Webster. Long addressed the club at their regular meeting Monday morning, Dec. 8. According to Long, the North Webster Charities Committee was formed in 1977 to act as a clearing house to locate needy families in the community and provide help for them. Long pointed out that churches, schools, the township trustee and local agencies provide in-

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formation for the committee regarding needy families. The committee screens names received and makes every effort to determine the best type of help that is needed. Although there are needs throughout the year, the types of help provided at this time of year include food) clothing, fuel, medical and dental care, toys for children and sometimes tools that will help families meet their needs. The North Webster Charities Committee is assisted by service clubs, church groups, businesses, local organizations and interested persons in the community.

Any persons or group wishing to assist the committee should write to North Webster Santa Claus, P.O. Box 418, North Webster, Indiana 46555 or contact Richard Long for further information.

To open Milford school bids

By KIM HIEBER Following heated debates on the teachers negotiating problems the Lakeland Community School Board discussed other priorities in a late meeting last night (Tuesday). Bids for the Milford Junior High School will be taken at 2 p.m. Thursday at the auditorium of Wawasee High School. All bids will be taken under advisement. The public is welcome to attend.

Crowd — (Continued from page 1) “In the Valparaiso system there are 13 administrators and 5,000 students. In Lakeland’s there are 16 administrators to 3,008 students. Why not cut administration size? ’ ’ Speaking from the audience were two Wawasee High School students. They both pleaded that the school board review their priorities and the purpose of education. They stated that they did not want to have lowered standafci of teachers because the boarti would not increase salaries tokeepthem. Parent-Teacher Organization president Christine Clodfelter stated, “I’m not a teacher but a parent. I want to be assured that students receive a top quality education. Teachers should be a top priority. I don’t want to see good teachers leave because salaries cannot support their families.” Independent teacher negotiation speaker Bill Kitson stated, “Arnold is touching on the area of students with cuts instead of where they should be cutting. The board has not gone physically to the community and asked taxpayers to voice their opinions. When the community was asked at one point about priorities they were not followed. The all weather track was listed among taxpayers as a low priority but it was one of the first things done because it was part of a package building project.” Arnold later responded that the issues really come down to money. “I agree that teachers ought to get a fair salary. I do" hear that we re lower. However, this did not happen overnight but over a number of years. I don’t feel that the problem can be corrected in one year.” When the board was questioned about receving additional state revenues members explained that such actions have not been approved before for other corporations. Visitor Bob Breyer recommended that a blackboard chart be used to demonstrate visually the two sides and display the disagreements. He composed a chart before the public with information supplied from school board business manager George Gilbert and teacher spokesman Philip Metcalf. The chart demonstrated that the board is offering a 10 per cent increase on a calendar year scale with the teachers asking for a 14.7 per cent increase because the 10 per cent increase the board recommends ap-

A request was made to advertise for 1981 operating capital and an additional appropriation from the cumulative building fund for expenses connected with the construction of the Milford Junior High School. The board will meet on December 23 at 7 p.m. to accept bids for monies for the construction. $150,000 additional appropriation was made for the Milford school. Four final payments were approved br school remodeling and repair. The payments covered the elevator, for plumbing and Milford roof repair. These payments close summer work on the schools. George Gilbert asked that insurance bids be tabled until the December 23 meeting when the facts could be completed. The board approved. The financial reports was given as of the end of November. The State Bank of Syracuse reports S4OB, 527.64; North Webster Counting House Bank reports $59,510; Milford’s First National Bank of Warsaw reports $35,779 and the Norin Webster First National Branch reports $8,945. A closed executive session followed the meetings adjournment regarding negotiations and personnel concerns. The official Lakeland School enrollment was presented as of

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proximately an eight per cent increase on the school year scale. The cost difference between the two sides was estimated at SBB,OOO. Another contention area was in long term disability pay. The board offers none at this time but offered a 90 day premium paying $8,500 per teacher, allowing SSO per year. The teacher are aksing the board pay all but $1 with a 180 days premium. Breyer recommended that 180 day insurance is cheaper and the 14.7 per cent the teachers are askng for is out of line and they realize it. After completing the chart, Breyer said the teachers should give up on binding arbitration and the other areas were near settlement. “It’s not so clear cut and dry as the blackboard shows,” commented Gilbert. “There is nothing black and white.” Breyer apologized, “I’m embarrassed that I did not get involved in this sooner. I find it interesting that when the board talks about priorities there is fire in the school and the first things to go are audiovisual equipment and library facilities.” Milford citizen Maurice Beer added, “I think one side should raise a little and one go down a little. I’m not an educated man, but how can we teach our children and other nations to get along when we cannot agree over something like this.” Second year North Webster Junior High teacher Ronald Guernsey added, “I love it here and I can feel the teachers resentment. I can’t help but notice how teachers feel at this time. I feel my teaching will peak in one to one and a half years and I want to peak here not elsewhere. Teachers with many years in Lakeland will not get jobs elsewhere. ” On Saturday, Dec. 6, the teachers negotiating team met with some of the board members. Both teachers and public representatives present asked why all of the board members have not met with the negotiating team after 11 months of negotiations until now. No answer was given. After two hours of discussing between the two sides and the public, Bill Little stated that the board meeting should continue with other areas of business. With a short break between the presentations and the other board business the crowd left. Breyer commented later, “I’m mindful of what you as a board are saying. I realize that you can’t catch up in one year and Mr. Arnold I see that you’re trying the best you can to do your job. ”

October 29. In Milford schools 570 students are enrolled, at North Webster there are 647 students, Syracuse has 885 students, Wawasee High School lists 933 students, giving a total pupil size of 3,049 including 14 students in the special education NCI See Coop. In Lakeland Corporation school attendance from August to October of this year, the average percentage was 96.76 per cent. Superintendent of Schools Don H. Arnold stated that the figure would decline with illnesses increasing because of the weather and childhood diseases primarily in elementary schools. The Merrillville School Corporation requested that Lakeland provide one school bus so Merrillville High School students could attend Epworth Forest on January 9 and 10. The Merrillville Corporation will reimburse all expenses for costs and damage, also assuming any liability. The service was approved. Lakeland will not need a school bus during this time. A transfer of funds from the Bus Bond Fund to the Debt Service Fund was also approved. Business manager George Gilbert explained that $12,987.92 was to be transferred for the new school buses purchased by the corporation at the beginning of the year.

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Holiday post office hours Lakeland post offices will operate on a holiday schedule on Christmas and New Year’s Day. No residential or business mail deliveries will be made on Christmas, Dec. 25. and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, and the lobbies of area post offices will be closed. Normal mail service will resume December 26 and January 2. According to Syracuse Postmaster Anthony J. Rudasics, the Syracuse Post Office will expand operating hours on the two Saturdays, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20, prior to the Christmas holiday, staying open until 4 p.m. The Milford and North Webster post offices will not offer* expanded hours on those two Saturdays, but a spokesman for the Leesburg Post Office said that post office will expand its hours on Saturday, Dec. 20, if business warrants it.

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A large number of S Milford Lions turned out last Saturday morning •:> to help with the dry wall £ at the Milford Com- £ munity building. £ Shown are three of the $ club members nailing •:> the dry wall to the $ ceiling. From' left are $ Graham Meipr, David $ Siegfried and Dr. A. G. $ Schafer. $ Also shown are $ I women from the 1 community Who $ I provided coffee and $ rolls ' for the men. 1 Pictured as they l prepare to serve are < Eva Zartman and i Eleanor Tom. :< Friday night the $ Jaycees will work on the : ; ’: building and on Saturday morning the Kiwanis club will have a crew at the building •<: working.