The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 January 1983 — Page 19

Nappanee businessmen confront NIPSCo

By GAIL WIDMOYER Four Northern Indiana Public Service Company officials were present at a luncheon of 68 representatives of Nappanee’s local merchants and businessmen to discuss proposed rate hikes by the utility. Robert Callander, Nappanee mayor, arranged the meeting between the utility and its customers after be personally

K 3 JU r. ■gW •* nOTaCi £ /.--PM . • **■* \ \ ® .2i W""' W « ' Xj| BUSINESSMEN CONFRONT UTILITY — Freeman Burkholder of Burkholder Buildings was one of .many Nappanee businessmen and merchants who attended a luncheon with NIPSCo officials to discuss possible rate increases by the utility. Pictured with Burkholder are Harry Johnson, Goshen division manager for NIPSCo; and John Nickoloff, vice president of administrative services. Also present at the meeting but not pictured was James Doudiet, senior vice president and chief financial officer; and Domer Long, local manager. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1982 CLAY TOWNSHIP, KOSCIUSKO COUNTY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS, CASH BALANCES AND INVESTMENT BALANCES Cash Balance 1982 1982 Cash Balance Investments Total Cash A 1-1-82 Receipts Disbursements 12-31-82 12-31-82 Inv. At 12-31-82 Township $ 4.922.42 $ 4,723.07 S 9,107.09 $ 2,458.40 $ 2,511.89 S 4,970.29 Poor relief 2,509 82 2,241 01 2,524.23 2,226.40 2,224.40 Firefighting 8,382.35 7,018.43 12,059.58 3,341.40 4,028.54 9,309.94 Federal revenue sharing 3,599.85 4.355.38 9.841.84 93.39 4,229.49 4,322.88 Dog 343.00 586.00 512.75 438 25 436.25 Recreation 729.30 1,245.00 1,126.41 847.89 847.89 Little league donation 259.67 860.00 982.94 136.73 136.73 Fire station dept. 3,135.13 3,333.39 3,745.44 2,722.88 2,722.88 Excess levy 445.01 445.01 Totals $23,901.54 $28,362.48 $40,000.48 $12,263.54 $15,214.93 $27,478.47 Township Poor Relief Fire Ftng. Fed. Rev. Dog Rec - Little League Fire Station RECEIPTS Fund • Fund Fund Sharing Fund Fund Donation Debt. General property takes $5,316.79 $ 1,772.26 $ 5,243.39 $ 984.59 $2,68128 Bank building & loan tax 167.04 55.68 30.93 Auto & aircraft excise tax 1,239.24 413.07 1,275.24 229.48 652.11 Interest orfrinvestments 80.38 Federal revenue sharing 4,975.00 Contractual services 500.00 Sale of investments 1,300.00 Miscellaneous receipts 586.00 860.00 Total receipts $ 6,723.07 $ 2,241.01 $7,018.63 $ 6,355.38 $ 586.00 $ 1,245.00 $ 860.00 $ 3,333.39 Excess INVESTMENTS Fed. Rev. RECEIPTS Levy Twp. Fire sh Interest on investments $ 20.85 $ 11.89 $ 28.54 $ 29.49 From: Twp. Fund 131.01 2,500.00 Poor Relief Fund 17.96 6,000.00 Fire fighting fund 164.98 Recreation fund 26.41 Firesta. dept, fund 83.80 Fed. rev. sh. fund 6.200.00 Total receipts $ 445.01 $2,511.89 $ 6,028.54 $ 6,229 49 Total investment fund $15,214.93 Township Poor Relief Fire Ftng. Fed. Rev. Dog Rec. Little League Fire Station DISBURSEMENTS Fund Fund Fund Sharing Fund Fund Donation Debt. Personal Services: ToWhomPAID: Benjamin L. McKrlll $ 2,295.00 Sally McKrill 600.00 Donald Mdrris 200.00 Robert Tess 200.00 Donald Heckman 200.00 Total $ 3.495.00 Supplies: ToWhomPAID: Business Equipment 83.19 , ' Audrey Meyers 142.66 Claypool Postmaster 40.00 Purity Cyl. Gases Inc. 16.80 Lecatracom Inc. 40.00 Town & Country 216.06 Lewis Oil Co. 27.05 Warsaw Automotive 72.23 Claypool Vol. Firemen 600.00 Total $ 265.85 $ 9212.14 Other Supplies & Expenses ToWhomPAID: Benjamin L. McKrlll 1.002.60 United Telephone 501.40 Strayers 66.00 1.083.00 Rockhill, Kennedy. Pinnick 100.00 Reub Williams 8. Son 112.71 The Papers Inc. 109.52 Ind. Trustees Assoc. 90.00. Franklin Morris 300.00 Karen Grimm 475.00 Johnson Huffman 38.00 . NIPSCo 1,539.88 American States 390.00 9 ” 4 General Telephone 48443 Donald Morris 6832 Gary Shoemaker 53.84 Laveral Ransbottom 80.44 Dennis Rowland *5.16 Eugene Warner ’ 82 21 Howard Alexander 66.55 John Bullard 83.98 Eldon Gaither 74.53 Jack Gilbert 8516 Hal Gunter 20.39 Ronald Harmon *3.00 Jerry Johnson 68 32 John N. Kimes 7,w Ranald Leiter 7 *” Jack Warren 80.14 300.00 Layne Warren 82.80 Matt Warren 87.23 Robert Warren 74.82 Roger Brindle 70.09 Carol Berkey 400.00 Poe's Sportline 300.06 Total * 2,795.23 8 4,922.46 $ 1,100.00 Other Disbursements: ToWhomPAID: Bill Slone 307.75 Esther Price 160.00 Don Netzley 45.00 Direct Relief 2,506.27 — First National Bank \X661.84 3.661.84 Nellows \ 210.00 Jennings • 522.00 Strayers 50.00 Tenney 8> Son 105.00 Poe's Sportline 95.94 » Total $ 2,506.27 $ 3,661.84 $ 512.75 $ 902.64 $ 3.66184 Purchased Investments: First National Bank 2.631.01 17.96 6,164.98 6,200.00 26.41 83.80 Total Disbursements: $ 9.187.09 $ 2,524.23 812,059.58 $ 9.861.84 $ 512.75 8 1,126.41 $ 982.64 $ 1745 64 EXPENDITURES MADE FROM FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND PROPOSED (BUDGETED) REVENUE SHARING FUNDS REVENUE SHARING EXPENDITURE ACTUALLY SPENT 1. CURRENT 2. CAPITAL 3. CURRENT 4. CAPITAL Interest on debt $ 655.44 Pmt. of principal on debt -FlreSta $4,915.00 $3,006.40 Totals $4,915.00 $3,461.84 INDEBTEDNESS SHORTTERMDEBT Outstanding 1 1-82 $23,401.06 Principal Retired During Year 6,12122 Interest Paid During 1982 $ 1.282 46 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the receipts and disbursements of the above named township; that a complete and detailed annual report together with all accompanying vouchers showing the names of persons having been paid money by the township has been hied as required by law in the office of the county auditor, and that a copy of such annual report Is In custody of the township advisory board. Said report Is subject to inspection by any taxpayer of the township. Benjamin Lester McKrill. Trustee

tried to arrange next year’s budget for the dty. “I called the local NIPSCo office and after talking to Domer Long, manager, I thought I could accomplish something by having a meeting between the two sides,” he commented. NIPSCo senior vice president and chief financial officer, James T. Doudiet, was the main speaker for the gathering. Also present to address concerned merchant’s

questions were John Nickoloff, vice president of administrative services; Harry Johnson, Goshen division manager; and Long. Doudiet, introduced by the mayor, offered background information on NIPSCo before addressing concerns of the businessmen. Utility History NIPSCo is owned by 90,000 shareholders who average in age from 45 to 65 years. According to

Doudiet, NIPSCo has the worst returns of any utility operation. Utility rates are determined by three costs incurred by the company: fuel, labor and environmental; while problems between the company and its customers are either cost- or service-related. Concerns of those present were unanimously cost-related. Harold Hoffer, Chamber of Commerce president, began the question-answer session by referring to a Wall Street Journal article describing how one power company is becoming more efficient by eliminating all unnecessary expenses. “What is NIPSCo management now doing or tend to do to lower costs in the future? ’ ’ asked Hoffer. According to Doudiet, NIPSCo management is examining all budgets and eliminating anything that is not essential for service or law requirements. He cited the hiring freeze enacted in August by NIPSCo as one measure to help keep costs down. One businessman accused Doudiet of “crying to us” by reporting losses incurred from the Bailey Nuclear Plant project that had to be scrapped and another said, “It sounds like poor management on your part. What we want to know is what can we do about it?” Doudiet told the merchants that “today’s costs aren’t necessarily tomorrow’s costs ... and by the mid to late 1980 s, we may not even need a rate increase.” He then compared NIPSCo’s present situation to gasoline prices several years ago. He sees NIPSCo’s prices stabilizing in the future like gas prices are now doing. “It’s a long term solution and unfortunately, the transition time came at exactly the wrong time economically.” Urban Classification Nationally, Indiana’s average utility rates are ranked 13th lowest as compared to other states; but, statewide, NIPSCo has the highest utility rates of other comparable companies. Doudiet further compared NIPSCo’s current rates with those of Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland. The area served by NIPSCo is classified as “urban” as opposed to “rural” which is where another problem arises. While NIPSCo serves small communities like Nappanee and Milford, it also serves larger industrial centers such as East Chicago, Gary and all of Porter and Lake Counties. These industrial centers account for the

ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1982 WAYNE TOWNSHIP, KOSCIUSKO COUNTY STATEAgENTOF RECEIPTS. DISBURSEMENTS, CASH BALANCESAND INVESTMENT BALANCES Cash Balance 1982 1982 Cash Balance Investments TotilCash* 1-1-82 Receipts Disbursements 12-31A2 12-31-82 Inv. i it 12-31-82 Township $ 17,293.90 $ 2,764.08 $ 12,350.72 $ 7,707.26 $ 7,707.26 Poor relief 27,854.09 125,360.09 119,198.89 34.015.29 24.015.29 Firefighting 1,599.43 151,566.16 81,656.57 71,509.02 71,509.02 Federal revenue Sharing 87,215.90 68,878.32 65,000.00 19,758.17 71 336.05 11,094.22 Dog 1,367.17 1,872.02 1,199.67 2,039.52 2,039.52 Park and recreation 10,550.95 15,202.33 21,258.00 4,495.28 4,495.28 Multi Twp. E.M.S. Medical Serv. 135.032.92 239,091 23 212,672.00 161,452 15 1< 1,452.15 Totals 8280,914.36 $604,732.23 $513,335.85 $300,976.69 $ 71,336.05 $3)2,312 74 Township Poor Relief Fire Ftng. Fed. Rev. Dog Park & Rec. EMS RECEIPTS Fund Fund Fund Sharing Fund Fund Fund General property taxes $ 2,394.96 $ 82,625 79 $124,627.04 $ 13,172.23 11207,163.20 Bank building & loan tax 49.91 11,012.75 274.45 4,316.39 Auto 8, aircraft excise tax 319.21 1,721.55 26,939.12 1,755.65 27,611.64 Interest on investments 5,939.32 j Federal revenue sharing 30,000 00 35,000.00 62,939.00 Wayne Township Assessor 1,872.02 Total receipts $ 2,764.08 $125,360.09 $189,566.16 $ 68,878.32 $ 1,872.02 $ 15,202.33 11239,091.23 Total receipts Plus 1-1-82 Cash balance - $ 2,764.08 8125,360.09 $186,566.16 $ 68,878.32 $ 1,872.02 $ 15,202.33 11239,091.23 General property taxes 2,394 96 82,625.79 124,627.04 ). 13,172.23 207,163.20 Bank building A loan tax 49.91 1,721.55 26,939.12 274.45 4.316 39 Auto & aircraft excise tax 319.21 11,012.75 1,755.65 27,611.64 Interest on investments 5,939.00 Federal revenue sharing 30,000.00 35,000.00 62,939.32 Wayne Township Assessor 1,872.02 Total receipts $ 2,764.08 $125,360.09 $186,566.16 $ 68,878.32 $ 1,872.02 $ 15,202.33 >239,09123 Total receiots Plus Cash Balance $ 2,764.08 $125,360.09 $186,566.16 $ 68,878.32 $ 1,872.02 $ 15,202.33 5239.091.23 DISBURSEMENTS Capital Outlay: ToWhomPAID: City of Warsaw 18.500 00 Town of Winona Lake 2,500 00 Excess Levy / 258.00 City of Warsaw (Contract) 65,000.00 35 000.00 Town of Winona Lake ' 5,000.00 ( City of Warsaw (Fuel) 226.84 SOS Diesel Service 199.73 Total $21,258.00 Other Disbursements ToWhomPAID: Multi Twp. E.M.S. 210,000.00 Excess Levy 2,672.00 Edward Huffman (Repair) 9,098.22 Emergency Radio Service 150.00 Banghart Truck Repairs 100.40 Hoile Towing Service 75.00 Koor's Insurance Company 1,779.00 Schrader's 27.38 Total $81,656.57 $35,000.00 $212,672.00 Personal Services: ToWhomPAID: Milo Lightfoot (Rent) 2,400.00 Ann White (Advisory Board) 150.00 Guy Hygema (Advisory Board) 150.00 Robert Kessler 150 00 Edwin D. Pratt (Trustee) 4,940.00 Richard McCleary (Cemetery Contract) 500.00 Christine R. Pratt (Clerk) 1,405.84 Richard McConnel (Cemetery Contract) 1,000.00 Supplies: ToWhomPAID: Stateof Ind. (Store License) 25.00 Audrey Myers 316-70 Business Equip. (Supplies) 73.65 Koor's Ins. Co. (Bond/Trustee) 160.00 Kosciusko County Auditor 118,384.74 Excess Levy-Poor relief Fund 814.15 Other Supplies A Expenses: ToWhomPAID: Times-Union (Newspaper) **-91 "The Paper" (Newspaper) 105.55 Telephone Service (Trustee) *29 07 Postage U.S. Post Office of Warsaw 48.00 Oues-lndiana-Township 200.00 Richard Morris ’ Edwin Latta - Auditor of Kosciusko County ' Total $12,350.72 $119,190.09 » L 19967 INTERGOVERNMENTAL EXPENDITURES 1 Fire Protection $35,000.00 2. All Other Purposes 830,000.00 Total $65,000.00 EXPENDITURES MADE FROM FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS PROPOSED (BUDGETED) REVENUE SHARINC. FUNDS REVENUE SHARING EXPENDITURE ACTUALLY SM NT 1. CURRENT 2. CAPITAL I CURRENT A CAPITAL Fire protection $35,000.00 $35,000.00 Welfare (Poor Relief) $30,000.00 “ Totals $65,000.00 $65,000.00 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the receipts and disbursements of the above nar ted township, ♦hat a complete and detailed annual report together with all accompanying vouchers showing the names of persons ha> mg been paid money by the township has been filed as required by law in the office of the county auditor, and that a copy of such anm al report is in custody of the township advisory board- Said report Is subject to inspection by any taxpayer of the township. Edwin D. Pratt, Trustee

urban classification. The geographical divisions affecting the classification are also historical and were determined years ago, Doudiet said. However, he hopes that regional regulation can be incorporated into NIPSCo rates sometime in the future. If instated, regional regulation would make local rates lower than those of the industrial centers. After the formal meeting, the NIPSCo officials remained to answer any other questions. Freeman Burkholder of Burkholder Buildings told Doudiet he had to change his way of operating his business by cutting his staff from 350 to 50 employees. Burkholder continued, “Now I’m happy with the change and I’m convinced that NIPSCo could put a plan of action into effect to save money like I have.” Slick road causes auto to lose control Dennis Archer, 32, Leesburg, was not injured in an early morning accident Saturday, Jan. 15, when he lost control of his auto on the slick road causing it to go off the road, strike a sign and flip over. The accident occurred on Old Road 30 at CR 225 W. Damage was estimated up to SI,OOO. COMPLETED COURSE — Donna Price of Todd Realty has successfully completed the In--1 diana Realtors Institute course and has earned the right to use the designation GRI. Todd Realty now has six salespeople on the staff who have earned the GRI designation. The Indiana Realtors Institute education program consists of three annual one week seminars and completion of an exam.

' I ' SUPER INSULATED — This super-insulated home was constructed for Don and Bev Rhoads by Stoller Builders, Inc., s*yracuse. The house is located in the Rolling Hills housing edition in Warsaw and will be open to the jublic on Saturday, Jan. 22. from 16 a.m. until 7 p.m. (Photo by Gary Lewis)

Second economical home by Syracuse firm on display

By GAIL WIDMOYER Construction of another “super-insulated” home in Warsaw has been completed by Stoller Builders, Inc., Syracuse, and will be open to the public on Saturday, Jan. 22, from 10 a m. until 7 p.m. The home, built for Don and Bev Rhoads, is located at 2036 Deer Trail in the Rolling Hills edition in Warsaw ard is an example of the latest in energy saving innovations. The house contains more than twice the insulation of a typical home and utilizes a 6 mil vapor barrier in the wall. Tie vapor barrier keeps inside humidity from escaping and prevents outside drafts from penetrating through cracks. A section of the wall will be on display a : the open house. Another feature is tie outside solar shading device. Since the sun is lower in the sky during winter, an overhang by the windows enables th? fullest amount of sunlight to enter the home. During the summer months, the overhand also prevents hot, direct sun rays from entering the home. Thus the device helps heat the house in the colder months while cooling in the summer. A ridge and soffit venting keeps attic ,temperature regulated while an air lock entry, or a Dry veggies A layer of paper toweling in the vegetable compartment of your refrigerator will absorb excess moisture.

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double set of doors, keeps direct winds from entering the home. The home was designed by Rich Stoller and is only the second one of its type built in this area. Even though the two houses of this type are similar in design, being “super-insulated does not dictate the style of the house,” stated Stoller. The special insulated devices can be incorporated into any style home for four per cent more than a traditional home would cost. Four per cent may seem like a major difference, but money saved in heating and electrical bills more than compensates for the extra building cost. According to Stoller, a similar home

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built in Indianapolis paid $146 to heat 2,500 square feet during the winter. Other features include: a VanEE air-to-air heat exchanger - that removes stale odors; water saver toilets by Ifo, Sweden; water saver faucets and showerheads; and Thermar point-of-use water heaters with copper coils for instant heating without storage tanks. A “great room” combines the living, family and dining room into one area and includes an entertainment center and fireplace. More information about energy saving homes will be availabe at the open house.

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