The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 31, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 August 1982 — Page 5

■K 4 JaRHPk W. * „x; i& / “Ur yy« \ / v I m& * * IN AGREEMENT — A warm atmosphere surrounded a special meeting of the Lakeland Community School Board on Tuesday. Aug. 17. when board members ratified the negotiated teacher contract for $138,000 in additional funds. Pictured above are Phil Metcalf, chairman for the teacher's negotiating team; Dave Matz, spokesman for the teacher's negotiating team; John Kroh. school board vice president: and George Gilbert, assistant superintendent. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

4.6% increase — Lakeland board ratifies 2-year teacher contracts

By GAIL WIDMOYER The statement, “Jhis is a pleasant kind of a meeting to have,” by Marguerite B Hoerr accurately describes a special session of the Lakeland Community School Board where teacher contracts were ratified and signed by board members for a total of 4.6 percent of additional funds or $138,000 Phil Metcalf and Dave Matz, chairman and spokesman for the teachers negotiating team respectively, represented teachers at the 15-minute meeting The contract is for a two-year period effective July 1, 1982, and terminating June 30, 1984, with the exception of salary and health benefits which are in effect for one-year and will be renegotiated for the second year of the contract. Major changes in the new

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contract are: An increase in the number of allowable sick leave days per year and total accumulation allows teachers 10 sick-days the first year and nine days each year after that up to 130 total days. A new schedule for retirement severance provides incentive for early retirement by offering 20 per cent of the final year's salary schedule for people age 55 to 57 who retire in 1983 and 25 per cent offered to the same group of teachers retiring in 1984. Health insurance was increased by $35 for single individuals making the cost $335 and SIOO for a family plan making it SB3B Term life insurance was also increased from SIO,OOO to $15,000 per teacher, but each teacher will be provided a sum of SIOO toward the purchase of a dental in-

surance program. Tuition reimbursement for teachers taking courses beyond the master’s degree in their area will be offered for courses designated as such by a committee composed of two teacher representatives and three board members. Pay for all extra duty assignments was increased to $lO for any work or supervision assignments deemed necessary by the building administrator. The next regular school board meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the school administration building where bids for new school vans will be considered. Lake James provides good fishing Lake James, Steuben County's largest natural lake (1,034 acres), is located three miles northwest of Angola. Major lakes connected to James are Jimmerson and Snow. Combined, the three lakes total 1,547 acres. Lake James provides excellent fishing for a wide variety of fish. Bluegill, yellow perch, and yellow bullheads dominate the fishery. Bass and northern pike fishing are also excellent, especially in the spring and fall months. Several northern pike over 13 pounds are taken each year from Lake James. Lake James is one of the few remaining natural lakes that supports a good rock bass and small mouth bass fishery. The latest survey findings show that over 60 per cent of the rock bass are seven inches or larger. Smallmouth bass ranged from nine to 16.5 inches with 43 per cent being 12 inches or larger Lake James' maximum depth is 86 feet The lake consists of three main basins with the bottom materials ranging from rock to sand. Bottom structure is abundant. Lake James also supports a large forage fish population. This forage, coupled with the lake size and structure, ranks Lake James high on Indiana's list for walleye stockings In 1980, over 142,000 two inch fingerling walleyes were released into Lake James. These fish are now approximately 15 inches long. Lake James received a second stocking of 195,000 walleyes this spring. During the summer months. Lake James receives extremely high use by boaters, so best fishing is in the early morning and late evening hours. Shoreline access is available on the east side of the lake from Pokagon State Park. A daily entrance fee or annual pass is required to enter the park Presently, boat launching is only available from privately owned ramps which charge a daily fee.

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Report from your State Representative THAMES MAUZY

Finding sufficient financial aid is usually at the top of the list of college-bound students and their parents, and state representative Thames L. Mauzy (R-Warsaw) has reported two additional programs available. The first is the Parental Loan Program. Authorized by Congress and the Indiana General Assembly, this program makes up to $3,000 to parents or independent students available. "Because both the state and federal governments guarantee this money, the interest rate is much lower than conventional loans,” Mauzy said. Currently the interest rate stands at 14 percent, but it is scheduled to go Area officials attend seminar Mrs. Alex (Maria) Lozano, Milford clerk-treasurer, and Ronald Sharp, Kosciusko County councilman, attended a two-day seminar on "Indiana State Government” August 11 and 12 in Michigan City. Mrs Sharp also attended the seminar with local government officials from northern Indiana. Mrs. Lozano called the seminar "worthwhile” and good for those officials who were able to attend. The seminar enabled her to recognize what small towns are capable of doing, who to contact for problem solutions, and what grants and miscellaneous information are available. People in charge of the seminar could answer questions pertaining to small towns and offered guidance for local officials. Course instructor was Dr. Raymond H. Scheele, associate professor in the Department of Political Science at Ball State University. "Indiana State Government” is one of 10 seminars offered regionally in Indiana to local and state elected officials which covers a range of topics fundamental to local government. They are designed to improve public administration at the city, town and county levels. Funding for the programs comes from grants by the Lilly Endowment, Inc., the state of Indiana, and private contributions by individuals and companies interested in the improvement of government. Wheatley gets two years William Ray Wheatley. 22, the Kosciusko County Jail inmate who escaped from the facility July 28 and was captured 16 hours later in North Webster after a massive manhunt, has been sentenced to two years with the Indiana Department of Corrections on a charge of escape, a Class D felony. Superior Court Judge Robert Burner recommended Wheatley be sent to a maximum security prison, such as Michigan City, since he had previously escaped from the local jail as well as from one in Virginia. Helpful hints Do your cast iron utensils need to be reseasoned? Coat them with unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for one to two hours. Have you ever wondered what to do with those extra golf tees? Glue them upside in a box--they make good thread holders. Instead of frosting a cake, sene the cake with fresh or canned fruit and enjoy the natural cake flavor.

down to 12 percent as of October 1,1982. Individuals will have to start repaying these loans within 60 days, Mauzy said. “However, independent students may defer payment until after graduation,” said Mauzy, but added that the interest will continue to accrue. Lender of Last Resort is the name of the second program, and as the name implies, it is for those individuals who may have had difficulty in securing any other type of financial aid. "Basically, this program covers those individuals who would qualify for the Guaranteed Student Loan Program, but who, for some reason or another, have been rejected by two different banks,” said Mauzy. The federal government has made a sum of money available for students in this situation, and an Evansville lender has agreed to be the first financial institution involved, according to Mauzy. He urged students who think they might qualify for either of these programs to contact the State Student Financial Assistance Commission, 219 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Ind., 46202, (317 ) 2322350.

No taxpayers at Milford hearing

Members of the Milford Town Board met in special session at 4:30 p.m. Monday to hold a hearing on the budget. No taxpayers were present. The budget calls for $64,513 to Plan Old Fashioned Park Day A day of fun for the whole family is coming on Monday, Sept. 6, at Lakeside Park in Syracuse. The SyracuseWawasee Winter Carnival committee is working on several activities for this fund raising day. Some of the proceeds from the Old Fashioned Park Day will help defray the cost of the Winter Carnival. Activities to date include a dunk tank, which will have many local personalities sitting at the helm; Gamma Sigma Sorority will serve their ever popular elephant ears; local merchants will be running the concession stand; a cotton candy and snow cone stand will be available; the Wawasee Kiwanians will serve freshly barbecued chicken; and for desserts the Business and Professional Women will hold an ice cream social with baked goods available. There will also be a pie auction, arts and crafts, family music all day, face painting, kiddie rides from Snuffy’s Kiddie Karnival and many more such events will be part of the day. For more information call Jeanne Gardiner at the State Bank of Syracuse.

Letters to the editor

Costly operation

(Continued from page 4) use of man power and radio communication with proper training and supervision would have made the search more effective and more professional. We, the taxpayers, are now paying for the most modern jail complex in the country. It is costing us seven (7) million dollars and seemingly is an inefficient operation. Once again the K-9 dogs had to be brought into the county from another county. Five or six years

The bad end of the deal

Dear Editor: Listening to the news this evening I learned that the NIPSCo customers will have to pay for the failed Bailey Nuclear Plant. I’m not sure how the other customers of NIPSCo feel, but I think we, the customers, are getting the bad end of the deal. Why should we have to pay for

• Ray Buhrt GENERAL CONTRACTOR Residential & Commercial Building Phone: 457-3431 Road 13, Syracuse

KKK KM A S ft A. ’ J • FOURTH DISTRICT FARM CREDIT BANKS — The Fourth District Farm Credit Banks recently hosted a visit to Washington, D.C., and met with congressional leaders from the four-state area of Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. As part of the visit, two congressional breakfasts were held during which bank presidents discussed current bank operations and the general agricultural environment. The district board members, bank management representatives and farmer constituents also shared concerns on high money costs and farm commodity prices. Pictured above from left to right are: Lee F. Moffett. Fourth Farm Credit District Board member; Sheldon Black, former Rushville Production Credit Association Board vice chairman; Representative Floyd J. Fithian (D-Ind.); Charles Kerber, Indiana Farm Bureau representative; and Marvin R. Bradley, Federal Farm Credit Board representative on the Fourth Farm Credit District Board. The nationwide Farm Credit System is composed of the Federal Land Banks and their fieldbased Federal Land Bank Associations, the Federal Intermediate Credit Banks and Production Credit Associations and the Banks for Cooperatives.

be raised in the general, $45,461 in the motor vehicle highway fund, $8,213 in the cumulative sewer and water fund and $13,101 in the cumulative capital improvement fund for a total of $131,288 to be raised. Levies proposed are 79 cents in the general fund, 56 cents in the MVH fund, 10 cents in cumulative sewer and water and 16 cents in the cumulative capital improvement fund. The total levy proposed is $1.61. The budget is slated to be adopted at a special meeting set for 4:30 p.m. next Monday, Aug. 23. Street And Water Commissioner Ron Conley reported he was currently working five to Four festivals this week Four Hoosier summer festivals are scheduled for this week. Veedersburg’s Yeddo Old Settlers Festival (August 19-21) will be held for the 103rd year, featuring story-telling, games and food. North Vernon will host Lick Skillet August 19-21, with a tobacco spitting contest, tractor pull, river run and bike race all being held. Elwood will be the scene of the Glass Festival August 19-21, with an up-close look at the delicate art of glass blowing, along with a flea market and style show. The Founders' Festival Days in Connersville August 20-22 will blend the past and present with historic walking tours, craft booths, dancing and mouthwateringfoods.

ago the Lions Club worked very hard to purchase a dog for the Sheriffs Department. They even had the dog trained — oily to have him done away with four (4) years ago and not replaced. This county needs a K-9 unit for police use. It took over two (2) hours for a K-9 unit to arrive in Kosciusko County. By then it is too late in most cases. All of this could have been avoided if some one would have thought and put this prisoner into maximum security. Charles E. Parker

their mistakes? We shouldn’t! I don't go around asking other people to pay for my mistakes, so why should NIPSCo? We are already paying out the nose for our utilities. I don't want to pay for the next 15 years for their costly $l9O million mistake. V. Thompson Goshen

Wed., August 18,1982 —THE MAIL-JOURNAL

six hours per day and should be back to full time next week. Conley was injured in a swimming accident while on a recent vacation. Conley told board members he has worked with Dan Brown in preparing a list of streets to be worked on and presented a list to board members which included work on Emetine, Section and Catherine streets. Board members Jean Treesh and Darrell Orn said they wanted to see something done to the alley east of Main Street as it is well traveled and while part of it is railroad property both felt that since the railroad has done nothing to improve the alley the town should do something. Conley wiU rework his proposals and will report at the next meeting. It was noted the chemical has arrived and the town is being sprayed for mosquitos. Conley was given permission to purchase snow tires for the town’s dump truck to give it

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better traction in the winter. Water Meters Conley and Clerk-Treasurer Maria Lozano stated town employees will be reading water meters, beginning on August 17 and continuing through the 28th. Bills will be mailed on September 1 and will be due September 15. If not paid by that date a late charge will be added. If not paid by the September 25 the water will be disconnected. Patrons will be charged $5 for disconnection and an additional $5 .when the property is reconnected to the town’s water supply. Mrs. Lozano also noted that several persons are going on vacation or leaving town for an extended period of time and do not understand Why, when they do not use water, they receive a bill. Unless the meters are taken out persons are billed a minimum charge. Persons who do not want to be charged should have their meters taken out at the $5 charge. They will then have to pay the $5 charge to have the water turned back on but will not have to pay the minimum charge.

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