The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 July 1983 — Page 5

Consider two architects — Syracuse town hall issue moves to front burner

By GARY LEWIS Action on constructing a new town hall in Syracuse gained increased attention at last night’s (Tuesday) Syracuse Town Board meeting. The field of architects were narrowed to two, and an accumulative building fund was approved in the 1984 budget. After a series of meetings with several architects, board president Carl Myrick announced the two architects now under consideration are James & Associates, Fort Wayne, and Construction Management Concern (Ira C. Mast Co.) Elkhart. The board voted to hear the plans of both firms again in one-hour sessions beginning at 7:15 p.m., August 9. Also on August 9, will be a public hearing on the accumulative building fund which would place a 25-cent levy on the town, raising $44,180 when completed. Attorney Bob Reed believes the town could gain approval for the fund because of a new law he has researched on the issue. The possibility was discussed in earlier town board meetings, but was not pursued because Reed felt the measure was not allowed under Indiana statutes. That meeting should be a productive one, because also placed on the agenda was a hearing on the town’s plan to sell land belonging to the Lakeside Park to nearby property owners. The property is adjacent to the park, but cannot be utilized because of its small size. Street Bids Approved The low bid for the street work in town was approved by board members after Joe Dock, street, water and wastewater superintendent, recommended the move to the board. The bids were accepted under advisement last month for Dock’s analysis. Reith & Riley Construction, Huntertown, won the contract

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with a bid of $72,710. In addition to the $72,710, board members learned the town may have to spend more money for street repairs in the Wawasee Heights addition. According to Larry Twaits, the town agreed to install the pavement if the developer paid for the asphalt. Myrick said the board needs to find out exactly what the agreement is with the residential development and asked Twaits to provide exact figures on the cost to the town. In more budget action, the board officially agreed to give “preliminary approval’’ to the 1984 budget. The 1984 budget is based on a $3.14 tax rate and is subject to approval or disapproval by the Indiana State Board of Accounts. The total amount raised in taxes is $554,965. Quotes for painting the town’s water tower were read, and the board approved a bid by the Great Lakes Tank & Steel Corporation, Ohio. The company’s $3,760 bid was the lowest and the board agreed to paint the tank with an aluminum paint. Dock said company officials told him the project could begin in late August, but Myrick asked the board to consider moving the starting date back for fire protection. “I’m hesitant to drain the water because of fire protection,” said Myrick. “It would be best to set up later,” he added. The dry weather lately has increased the chance of fire, and if the tower is drained a big fire could be difficult to handle. Before the tower can be painted, the water needs to be drained to eliminate condensation on the tower. Town Hall Site Board members approved a motion to remove the old cement still located at the site of the former town hall at a cost of $4,500. The amount was the

lowest quote by three contractors to remove the cement. Don’s Escavating received the work, something which Myrick said “could remove any doubt what is in there” from the minds of the new town hall builder. The measure passed 5-1 with Steve Butt opposing the expenditure. In other expenditures, civil defense asked for $96.76 to pay for a 10-amp battery charger, a 12-volt battery and other equipment. The request was approved unanimously. The fire department will received $l6O for two new boots, and the EMS service S4B for jump kits. Dock asked to advertise for a bid on a new, fully-equipped, dump truck. The would include a possible tradein on the town s present truck and needs to be a two and on-half ton truck. Visitors Delbert Schmucker of Smokey’s Bait & Tackle asked the board for consideration to a storm sewer problem at his business. Dock was advised of the situation and the board asked him to find out what the cost would be to enlarge the storm sewer. Two representatives of the Kosciusko County Humane Shelter wanted a public apology for an article which said the service charged “an exorbitant price” and provided “poor service.” Instead, they received an invitation to bill the town. Reed said a written contract does exist between the town and the shelter, but the shelter did not bill the town for their services. The Kosciusko County Humane Society provides a shelter service for stray animals picked-up in town. “We invited your society to get into our pocketbooks,” explained Reed. Myrick said the board did not write the article, and refused comment about what it said. In a similar issue, Reed announced a new ordinance which increases the fine charged to ’ dogs placed in the town’s holding pen. Any owner of a dog, cat. or animal will be charged sls if their pet is placed there for the first day, and $5 a day for every subsequent day. Two-time offenders will be charged $25. plus $5 a day, and third-time offenders $45. plus $5 a day. The measure to increase the fines was approved in a May board meeting. The next meeting for the Syracuse Town Board will be next Tuesday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be a public hearing on the proposed North Huntington street project. Cheap trick Save time and money by using the cheapest type of dishwashing detergent you can find and add a few tablespoons of vinegar to the dishwasher. The vinegar cuts the grease and leaves dishes sparkling dean

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There is no better evidence of today’s economic recovery than what is happening in the Third District of Indiana. Unemployment in the six counties which comprise the Third District has been cut by a third since December 1982. According to the most recent figures available from the Indiana Employment Security Division, our unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 per cent in May. That represents the third consecutive month it has been below the national unemployment rate and is a full 1.9 per cent below the state level. In the Third District, Elkhart County showed the lowest unemployment rate with 5.7 per cent and was followed closely by Kosciusko County with 5.9 per cent. Rates in the other counties are: Marshall, 7.1; Saint Joseph, 8.3; Starke. 13.3; and LaPorte, 13.6. There were 10,000 more Third District Hoosiers working in May than at the same time one year ago. While unemployment remains too high, it is clear that an improving economy is helping put Hoosiers back to work. What has helped spur a strong economic recovery? In my view, it is a direct result of policies which have dramatically reduced inflation rates from their horrendous 1979 and 1980 levels and helped cut interest rates in half. Thanks to the 25 per cent across-the-board income tax reduction for all Americans, which is now in full effect, Third District Hoosiers have been able to keep more of their hard-earned dollars to save, spend and invest as they want. Controlling federal spending growth has been another important factor. Before our policies took effect in 1981, federal spending growth was increasing at an annual rate of nearly 17 per cent, contributing to double-digit inflation which ravaged the pocketbooks of all Americans, particularly senior citizens and those on fixed incomes. Annual spending growth has been cut by more than a third. It has been these kind of policies which have brought inflation from levels of 13.3 per cent in 1979 and 12.4 per cent in 1980 to an estimated rate of four per cent or less this year. The Prime Interest Rate (the rate which banks charge their preferred customers) has dropped to 10.5 per cent from the disasterous 21.5 per cent rates which we inherited in January 1981. Other key indicators also show the results of these policies, such as new car sales, which were up 41.9 per cent in the? first 10 days of July compared to the same time last year. Retail sales in June were up .7 per cent over May and 12 per cent higher than one year ago, a strong indication of renewed consumer confidence. But just as the change in the course of federal spending and taxation we charted two years

ago have our economy sailing again, a return to policies of the past could send us yet into another recession. Further federal spending control is needed if we are to reduce alarming federal deficits. Congress last month passed a budget, which I opposed, calling for increased deficit spending and higher taxes, that we clearly cannot afford. Last week, 145 of my colleagues and I presented to the president a letter promising to sustain his vetoes of budget-busting appropriation bills which exceed levels largely based on his fiscal year 1984 budget recommendations. This amounts to a vetoenforced freeze on non-defense discretionary spending. We must continue to rein-in uncontrolled federal spending and assure that our economic recovery is strengthened and sustained. With 145 votes needed to sustain a veto, this letter ensures that through use of the veto, if necessary, we can keep control over federal spending growth and prevent Congress from increasing an already too-high federal deficit. We must not permit a return to policies which were responsible for the long and difficult recession we just experienced. I will continue to support those policies which have helped improve our economic climate and put thousands of Hoosiers back to work. If you have any questions or comments, please write to: Congressman John Hiler, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., 20515. L Serving Elour country ROBERT ADDAIR Pvt. Robert B. Addair, son of Patricia A. and Cecil C. Addair, r 5 Syracuse, has completed one station unit training at the U.S. Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ga. Soldiers were taught to perform any of the duties in a rifle or mortar squad. Really? It‘s hard to believe that America'was founded to avoid taxation! — Tribune, Chicago.

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Weather experts look underground Instead of looking to the sky for rain, US experts may be looking into the ground for clues to future rainfall patterns. And if they do, they’ll have the Chinese to thank for it. Chinese weather forecasters looking underground rather than overhead to make long-range rainfall predictions have caught the attention of US meterologists — so much so, that US officials are considering doing the same thing. For years, the Chinese have checked ground temperatures 40 inches down to gauge future rainfall. “Ground temperature patterns play a\ role in weather,” said Elmer Reiter, a professor at Colorodo State University in Fort Collins. Reiter has itivited a Chinese weatherman to teach US scientists in the method. “It looks as if the soil temperature theory will hold up even better in the United States than in China, because precipitation patterns are less erratic here,” Reiter added. Reiter and Tang are comparing 20 years of rainfall patterns with soil temperature records. Preliminary results indicate a high correlation between the two, says Reiter. “This is especially true when temperatures are warming — that is, predicting in the winter what will come in the spring, or in the spring what will come in the summer,” he adds. “Predicting fall and winter patterns isn’t as promising.” X Comments requested on grading The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting comments on whether commodity inspection certificates should continue to show all grading factor information determined during an insepction. USDA Federal Grant Inspection Service Administrator Kenneth A. Gilles said, “Under current regulations of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, all grading factor information must be shown. “However,” he added, “a trade association has recommended that the regulations be changed to require that the commodity inspection certificates only show the grade, unless factor information is requested by the buyer. “Association members said they have experienced difficulty with the present certification procedure,” Gilles said, “because the additional factor information that is not requested by the the buyer confuses both buyers and financial institutions and results in delayed payments to financial instititutions.” Before January 1976, USDA inspection certificates for graded commodities only showed the grade of the commodity. Factor information ws reported only when requested by the applicant. “This practice was changed to provide both buyers and sellers with equal information on teh quality of the commodity involved, help processors maintain better quality control of their products, and promote truth-in-certification of products,” Gilles said. Commodities involved are beans, peas, lentils and rice. Easy treat Roast goose bastes itself during cooking, thanks to a thin layer of fat between the skin and meat. This means less work for the cook and the result is a moist, crisp, flavorful treat. Maybe You can’t tell — maybe a fish goes home and lies about the size of bait he stole. —Journal, Milwaukee

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Energy-conscious homeowners and renters will soon be eligible for grants and loan subsidies to help pay for home energy improvements according to State Senator John Augsburger (RSyracuse). Senator Augsburger said the grants and subsidies will be targeted to families who earn less than $15,000 per year. Low income families will be eligible either for outright grants or subsidized loans, while families in a higher income bracket will receive subsidized loans. The loan subsidy will result in either a lower interest rate or require that only a portion of the loan be repaid. “The financial aid will not pay for all of the home energy improvement,” Augsburger stressed. “Famihes must have some resources to pay for part of the » work.” According to Augsburger, the most common types of home energy improvements will include: insulation, installing storm windows and dobrs, weatherstripping, caulking, replacing furnaces and their burners and boilers, furnace flue dampers and electrical or mechanical furnace ignition system to replace gas pilot lights. Senator Augsburger stated the following requirements must be met in order to receive the federal aid: the total improvement cost must be at least $250; families in the lowest income category may receive a grant or subsidy that does not exceed $1,250; families with higher incomes will receive a maximum subsidy ranging from SSOO to $875 which will cover between 20 to 35 per cent of the improvement cost depending on the total family income. “All applicants will need a home energy audit, which can be performed by a local utility company for about $15,” Augsburger

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explained. “The audit will indicate what improvements are needed to conserve energy. “Renters who apply must pay their own fuel bills and have their landlord’s permission to make the improvements,’’ Augsburger continued. Although a federal income tax credit is available for home energy improvements, this program does not apply. However. Augsburger explained that the improvements could be used to reduce Indiana state income tax. According to the Indiana Department of Commerce, families may begin applying for the program in late autumn. Applications will be taken at participating lending institutions, as well as neighborhood and historic preservation organizations. Indiana will receive $1.32 million from the federal Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank for the conservation Program. “This is a very good program and one I hope Indiana residents will take advantage of,’’ Augsburger said. “Such subsidies will give those who could not afford to properly weatherproof their home the ability to do so. In my opinion, this program could not have come at a better time. Since many Hoosiers are having problems paying for their heating bills, the ability to make home energy improvements may make a substantial drop in those bills,” he concluded. For further information on the program, contact: Division of Energy Policy, Indiana Department of Commerce. One North Capitol, Indianapolis, Ind., 46204.

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