The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 30, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 August 1983 — Page 19

LEGALS NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES In the matter of determining the tax rates for certain purposes by the Library Board of Syracuse Turkey Creek Township Public Library Kosciusko County. Indiana, before the Library Board. Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Syracuse Turkey Creek Township Public Library Kosciusko County. Indiana, that the proper officers of said Library will conduct a public hearing at lIS E Main St., Syracuse, Indiana on the 1984 Budget at 5:00 p.m. on August 22, 1983. Following this meeting, the aforementioned officers of said Library, will meet at 118 E. Main St., Syracuse. Indiana at 500 pm on August 29,1983 to adopt the following Budget BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES Estimate Os Net Budget Funds To Be Tax Fun<l * Estimate Raised s Rate Library Operating Fund $42,014 $43,069 $.08826 To,als $62,014 $43,069 $.08826 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon. After the tax levies have been determined, and presented to the County Auditor not later than two days prior to the second Monday in September, and the levy fixed by the County Tax Adjustment Board, or on their failure so to do, by the County Auditor, ten or more taxpayers feeling themselves aggrieved by such levies, may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners for further and final hearing thereon by filing of petition with the County Auditor on or before the tenth day after publication by the County Auditor of tax rates charged, and the State Board of Tax Commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county. Jack C. Vanderford, President of Library Board Virginia E. Ditmer, Secretary of Library Board Robert Knudsen, Treasurer of Library Board, pro tern Dated August 1, 1983 A.lO-17 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERSOF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES In the matter of determining tax rates for certain purposes by Plain Township. Kosciusko County, Indiana, before the Township Advisory Board. Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Plain Township, Kosciusko County Indiana, that the proper officers of said township, at their regular meeting place, will conduct a public hearing on the 1984 budget on August 23, 1983. Following this meeting, the aforementioned officers of said fownship, will meet, at their regular meeting place, on August 30, 1983, to adopt the following budget BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES Estimate Os Net Budget Funds To Tax Township Funds Estimate Be Raised Rate Township Fund $13,400 $ 5,526 $.02 Fire Fighting Fund 14 300 10,426 .04 Recreation Fund 2,600 1,815 .007 Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund 21,000 Township Poor Relief;Fund 12,000 EMSFund 12,500 7,705 .03 Totals $75,800 $25,472 $,097 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon After the tax levies have been determined and presented to the County Auditor not later than two days prior to the second Monday in September, and the levy fixed by the County Tax Adjustment Board, or on their failure so to do, by the County Auditor, ten or more tax payers feeling themselves aggrieved by such levies, may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners for further and final hearing thereon by filing a petition with the County Auditor on or before the fourth Monday of September or on or before the tenth day after publication by the County Auditor of tax rates charged, whichever date is later, and the State Board of Tax Commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county Donald J Boggs, Trustee Plain Township Dated July 26, 1983 A. lO 17 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERSOF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES In the matter of determining tax rates for certain purposes by Seward Township, Kosciusko County. Indiana, before the Township Advisory Board Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Seward Township, Kosciusko County Indiana, that the proper officers of said township, at their regular meeting place, will conduct a public hearing on the budget on August 23, 1983 Following this meeting, the aforementioned officers of said township, will meet, at their regular meeting place, on August 30, 1983, to adopt 1 the following budget BUDGET ESTIMATES ANDTAX RATES Estimate Os Net Budget Funds To Tax Township Funds Estimate Be Raised Rate Township Fund $11,501 $14,392 $.14 . Fire Fighting Fund 4,000 6,429 .065 'Recreation Fund 1,200 600 .006 Federal Revenue Sharing Trust Fund 9,000 Township Poor Relief Fund 6,350 Totals $32,051 $21,421 $.211 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon. After the tax levies have been determined and presented to the County Auditor not later than two days prior to the second Monday in September, and the levy fixed by the County Tax Adjustment Board, or on their failure so to do, by the County Auditor, ten or more tax payers feeling themselves aggrieved by such levies, may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners for further and final hearing thereon by filing a petitjpn with the County Auditor on or before the fourth Monday of September or on or before the tenth day after publication by the County Auditor of tax'rates charged, whichever date is later, and the State Board of Tax Commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county Robert L Hoffman, Trustee Seward Township Dated August 6, 1983 A.lO 17 * > • •>■s* r- , . >*., NOTICE TOTAXPAYERSOF BUDGET ESTIMATES AND TAX RATES Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of County of Kosciusko Indiana. That the Town Board of Winoha Lake at their regular meeting place on the day of August 22, will conduct a public hearing on the budget Following this meeting, the aforementioned Board will meet, at their meeting place, on the day of August 29, 1983 to adopt the following budget BUDGET ESTIMATE (Complete detail of the budget estimate by fund and or department may be seen in the Clerk Treasurer's Office) NET ASSESSED VALUATION $7,153,290 Estimate Os Net Budget Funds To Tax Fund Estimate Be Raised Rate General Fund $221,730 $136,426 $1,907 MVH Fund 110,900 79,100 1 106 Bond Redemption Fund 25,750 18,081 .253 L.R.4S. Fund 15,000 To,als $373,380 $233,607 $3,266 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon. After the tax rates have been determined and presented to the county auditor not later than two days prior to the second Monday in September, and the rate fixed by the county tax adjustment board, or on their failure so to do, by the county auditor, ten or more taxpayers feeling themselves aggrieved by such rates, may appeal to the state board of tax commissioners for further and final hearing thereon by filing a petition with the county auditor on or before the tenth day after publication by the county auditor of tax rates charged, and the state board of tax commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county Charlene Black, Clerk Treasurer Dated July 29, 1983 A 10 17

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Cornwell offends POW convention

By DEEJAYNES For the rest of the country, the Korean Conflict ended on July 27, 1953, with the signing of the truce agreement. But for Michael C. Cornwell, the war continued until September 5, 1953, when he was released from a North Korean prisoner of war camp. Retired Lieutenant Colonel Michael C. Cornwell stopped in North Manchester recently to visit family members on his way home to San Antonio, Texas, from the annual Prisoner of Korean War Convention held this year in Dayton, Ohio. Cornwell said the convention has been an annual event for the past six or seven years. This ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIOS The Warsaw Community Schools. Warsaw, Indiana, acting by and through its Board of School Trustees, will receive sealed bids for gasoline and fuel oil in the Office of the Business Manager. 303 East Main Street, Warsaw, Indiana, until 12:00 p.m.. Thursday, September 1, 1983. Any proposals received after this date and time will be returned unopened. - State Board of Accounts Form no. 95, noncollusion affidavit, and bond or certified check must be submitted with the proposal. Instructions and specifications are on file at the Office of the Business Manager, 303 East Main Street, Warsaw, Indiana. The Warsaw Community School Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities and/or irregularities in any proposal. Dated this 2nd day of August, 1983. Board of School Trustees Martha J. Klinger, Secretary A.lO-17 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given, that the Syracuse Town Board of Zoning Appeals shall hold a public hearing on a petition filed by Norris Wise requesting a Variance in the Kosciusko County Zoning Ordinance, which would permit the placement of a second residence on a tract of ground that does not meet the requirements of Syracuse Town Ordinance 82-8 on his property which is located on the Northeast corner of she intersection of Third Street and Chicago Street, and described as follows, to wit: a tract of land located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 8, Township 34 North, Range 7 East, Kosciusko County, Indiana, and described more accurately as follows: The West one-half (Vi) of lots numbered twenty-three (23), twenty-four (24), and twenty-five (25) In Straus and Dolan's Addition to the Town of Syracuse. The hearing will be held In the Main Meeting Room, In the Syracuse Town Hall, 500 South Huntington, Syracuse, Indiana, on Thursday the 18th day of August. 1983 at 7:00 P.M. All Interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. Written comments will be considered if they are received In the Office of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Department, Courthouse, Warsaw, Indiana, no later than 12:00 Noon on the day of the hearing. SYRACUSE TOWN BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Daniel W. Richard. Director ‘‘ A3-10 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Van Buren Township, Kosciusko County, In diana, that the proper legal officers of said municipal corporation at their regular meeting place at the trustee's office, 7:00 p.m., on the 3rd day of August, 1983 will con sider the following additional appropriations which said officers consider necessary so meet the extraordinary emergency existing at this time Fed. Rev. Sharing Amount For Lawn Mowers, Trailer and Equipment For Upkeep Os Cemeteries & Fire Fighting Equipment $16,500 Taxpayers appearing at such meeting shall have a right to be heard thereon. The additional appropriations as finally made will be automatically referred to the State Board of Tax Commissioners, which board will hold a further hearing within fifteen days at the County Auditor's Office of said county, or at such other place as may be designated. At such hearing taxpayers ob jecting to any of such additional appropria lions may be heard. Interested taxpayers may inquire of the Courfty Auditor when and where such hearing will be held. Max G. Evans, Trustee Van Buren Township NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given, that the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals shall hold a public hearing on a petition filed by Richard and Mary Goiter, Randall Rolf, agent requesting a Variance In the Kosciusko County Zoning Ordinance, which would permit the placement of a 12'xl6' storage building on a lot without a principle structure within 0 feet of a wafers edge and 24 feet from a road right-of-way on his property which Is located on the South side of a No Name Road and 70 feet East of Catharine Street and described as follows, to wit: A tract of land In the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 34 North, Range 7

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year, however, was special. The former POW’s gathered to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the end of the Korean War and to remember their friends and compatriots who did not come home. “It was a very moving experience for all of us at the con- ‘ vention,” Cornwell said. “We all had our own memories and we shared them with each other.” There are approximately 3,000 former Korean War POW’s in the United States today and just over 700 attended the convention. This year’s event was organized by Bill Underwood and Cornwell says the attendance is up each year. He added that he had attended a national convention last year in Denver, Colo., for former East, Kosciusko County, Indiana, and describe mors accurately as follows: Boat Housa Lot Numbar 58 of tha Revised Plat of Crows Addition to Ogden Island. The hearing will be held In the Commissioners Room, on the 3rd floor of the Kosciusko County Court Houses Warsaw, Indiana, on Monday the Bth day of August, 1983 at 6:00 p.m. All interested persons are Invited to attend and be heard. Written comments will be considered If they are received in the Office of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Department, Court House. Warsaw, Indiana, no later than 12:00 Noon on the day of the hearing. KOSCIUSKO COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Daniel W. Richard, Director A.3-10 NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all Interested persons that the Board of Trustees of the Town of Syracuse, Indiana, will accept sealed bids for the purchase of a 1984 two and one-half ton dump truck with snow plow for the Syracuse Street. Water and Sewer Departments from the date of this Notice until the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M. on the 16th day of August. 1983, at which said day and hour the bids received shall be opened and examined and thereafter a contract for purchase of said truck may be awarded to the lowest and best bidder. Interested bidders may obtain specifications for said truck from the ClerkTreasurer of the Town of Syracuse located In the Syracuse Town Hall or from Joe Dock, Street and Utilities Superintendent at his office located at the Syracuse Sewage Treatment Plant. Each bid shall be submitted upon the prescribed Form 95 and the Non-Collusion Affidavit executed. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified funds made payable to the Town of Syracuse In an amount equal to Five Percent (5%) of the bid. Bids shall be sealed and submitted to the Clerk-Treasurer marked "Bid for Truck". The Board of Trustees reserves she right to reject any and all bids. Dated this 19th day of July, 1983. Cynthia A. Fry Clerk-Treasurer Town of Syracuse A.3-10 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING STATE OF INDIANA KOSCIUSKO COUNTY SS: IN RE THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF THOMAS A. HUGGINS AND MARY I. HUGGINS FOR THE VACATION OF A PUBLIC WAY TO: The Citizens of the Town of Winona Lake, Indiana. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a petition has been filed with the Winona Lake Town Board by Thomas A. Huggins and Mary I. Huggins requesting the vacation by ordinance of a public roadway located in the Fifth Amended and Additional Plat to Winona Park, located in Township of Wayne. Kosciusko County, State of Indiana. Said Description of proposed vacation being more particularly described as follows: Being the Forty (40) foot roadway known as Woodlawn Avenue running In a Northwesterly to Southeasterly direction between Oakwood Avenue and Chestnut Avenue (also known as Boys City Drive) for the Plat page number 110 of the Fifth Amended and Additional Plat to Winona Park. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Winona Lake Town Board of Winona Lake. Indiana, has set the above petition for hearing at 7:00 p.m. on August 22.1983, at the Park Building located at 1590 Park Avenue. Winona Lake, Indiana. Any person may appear and be heard upon the petition at the time, date, and place above scheduled for hearing and/or may send written comments or response to the Clerk of the Winona Lake Town Board prior to the above time and date set for hearing. After hearing the petition may be granted, denied, or continued and Ordinance may be introduced and passed according to law. WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE WINONA LAKE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF WINONA LAKE, INDIANA, THIS Bth DAY OF AUGUST, 1983. Charlene Black, Clerk Winona Lake Town Board VALENTINE 8, LAVENDER By: Jay L. Lavender P.O. Box 1035 Warsaw. IN 46580 (219)269 1514 Attorney tor Petitioner

POW’s from all previous wars, but that he felt more of a kinship with the men who were part of the Korean experience with him. * Cornwell was an enlisted man serving in the US Army’s field artillery group in Korea when his unit was attacked, and partially overrun by Chinese Communists, on November 5,1950. During the attack, he was wounded and taken prisoner by the Chinese, who later turned him and the others captured from his unit, over to the North Koreans. “When we entered Camp 4 in November, there were over 3,000 of us. By April only 1,600 were still alive,” Cornwell remembered. “A lot of the men who were captured were wounded badly and there was no medical treatment available from the North Koreans, we were on our own.” Cornwell says that the first six months were the hardest and that a lot of the men who didn’t survive were the wounded and those who gave up. “During the winter the temperature got down to -20 degrees and we had no winter clothing, no heat to speak of and very little food. The North Koreans weren’t necessarily trying to kill us, they just weren’t interested in trying to keep us alive,” he added. During the first six months of his captivity, Cornwell made two unsuccessful attempts to escape. He and another prisoner managed to travel 10 miles from the camp on the first attempt, but the second try found them barely outside the prison camp walls. “It was foolish to try and get out of there — we had nowhere to go. Looking back on it, I wonder why we tried, no one else had ever escaped from there and we found out why.” Both Camp 4 and Camp 5, where he was later sent, were located on the Yalu River and completely surrounded by dense jungle and swamp. Cornwell adds that “once outside the camp, Americans stuck out like a sore thumb. We couldn’t blend into the countryside, or mingle with villagers. During World War 11, POW’s could at least try and pass for civilians of the area — in Korea that was impossible!” Cornwell was imprisoned by the North Koreans and the Chinese Communists, who later took over the prison camps, for a total of 34 months. During that time, members of the American and International Red Cross were not allowed to enter any of the prison camps to observe conditions because the North Koreans and Chinese Communists did not recognize the authority of either of the organizations. Because the North Koreans refused to cooperate with any of the international bodies investigating prisoners of war, Cornwell says he was listed as missing in action for over 11 months. When he was added to the list of POW’s and his family attempted to write him letters, they ran into a wall of indifference and censorship. “I only received 11 letters during the entire 34 months, and those were blacked out so much you could hardly read them.” Cornwell says he is not bitter about his experiences in the prison camp. “I knew what I was getting into when I joined up,” he said, “and I also knew what could happen to me. I don’t think I am carrying any psychological scars frpm the experience, but I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone else.” Lt. Col. Cornwell was raised on the rural North Manchester farm of his grandfather, Robert Russell, and graduated from Chester Township High School. He said the high school is no longer there, but felt sure area residents would remember it. Cornwell was married to the former Nancy Metzger of San Antonio, Texas, after the death in 1973 of his first wife, Dusty, and is the father of two children, Ginny and Robert. He is working with the American Red Cross in San Antonio in service to military families and also as a volunteer in the organizations disaster service agency. An extremely youthful man, Cornwell says he has to keep busy. An example of his need for action is the activity he chose after his release from the prison camp. “My family thought I was crazy, but I joined up with the 11th Airborne and jumped out of airplanes,” he laughed. “It was a good way to get back into shape and it kept me busy.” Another way Cornwell found to keep busy was in earning a master’s degree in psychology. When asked if he thought the training v in psychology would have helped him endure the months in the prison camp, he replied “I don’t see how it would have been any help. Everyday was just a matter of survival and trying to think of your life one day at a time. Just prior to his retirement, Cornwell spent a tour of duty in Viet Nam and had the misfortune to be shot down in a helicopter over territory held by the Chinese Communists. “I told myself — here we go again!” Luckily, another helicopter was able to pick them up and get them out of the area with no casualties. Cornwell summed up the situation by saying, “I guess somebody decided enough was finally enough.”

Discuss sewer rate increase at Milford

By DEB FOX Milford Town Board of Trustees will be discussing an increase in sewer rates on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 11 at 4 p.m. The town board decided Tuesday evening at a regular meeting that the sewer rates need to be increased, so the town may improve and update the system. Due to the new state statute the town board can pass an ordinance stating the increase in rates, hold a public hearing and •adopt the ordinance without going through the Public Service Commission. An increase in water rates will also be forthcoming as more money is needed to improve that system. “Milford’s rates are among one of the lowest in the state,” remarked Jean Treesh, who was told that fact by the State Chamber of Commerce. She added that no one would loan the town money for improvement because there would be no payback. In raising the water rptes the town will need five per cent, of the town’s voting population, to sign a petition to opt out of the PSC before an ordinance may be adopted. After the ordinance is adopted a question in the form of a referendum will be put to the voters at the next general election. The board will try and have this on the ballot for the November town board election. The board stressed the increases are needed to upgrade the town’s water and sewer system which may not get done because of the low rates. Bob Kirsch town attorney, stated with the new statute it simplifies the procedures of raising the rates, costs the town less money and there is more local control. However once the townspeople vote to opt out of the PSC control, the town cannot be controlled by the PSC again. Salary Increases Town employees received a salary increase during the budget hearings in July. Included in the increases were the street-water and sewer superintendent from $15,000 to $21,600 per year. Randy Veech, a town employee with the utility departments, will receive $7 per hour plus schooling and health insurance. Veech will also be caretaker at Waubee Lakeside Park and receive S3OO for park mowing and living quarters. He will be in charge of the concession stand. The board also allowed $l5O for part time help and $2,500 for a lifeguard during the three summer months. The salary of the clerktreasurer was decreased from SII,OOO to $9,500 and $2,000 was set aside for an assistant. There is no insurance for the clerk-treasurer or assistant. Fund Shortage Margaret Brooks, clerktreasurer, reported the town is currently $1,209.98 in the red for payment of street lights to Northern Indiana Public Service Company and $7,500 short for the rest of the year. She believes the town has enough assets to cover bills for the remainder of the year. Mrs. Brooks said she found an error which took place and cited that in 1982, $15,000 was budgeted for utility costs and in 1983 only $7,500 was budgeted. With the $7,500 difference, the town will be short funds next year since the budget for 1984 was based on the 1983 budget. She was asked to go back through the books and find out where the error took place and to work on appropriations to obtain money needed. New Business Bryan Ulrich asked the board to make a special exception on the town’s mobile home ordinance. He remarked he has a possible tenant with a. mobile home one foot over the 720 square foot and 5-1 ratio established in the ordinance. The board approved the variance but stated this was the only time approval will be given, all other trailers must meet the square rootage standards and the ratio. Brent and Clark Hochstetler were also present to see what they could do since their trailer does not meet the ordinance standards. A question was asked if an addition could be counted on the square footage. The ordinance states that the square footage and ratio is for the actual structure, excluding additions made to the mobile home. Hochstetler will have to check with the Area Plan Commission concerning the time period of removing the trailer. The board approved the change of printing for the sewer and water bill if it meets the standards of the town postmaster. The change must now pass approval of the state board of accounts. The other new business the board received a copy of the town’s Democratic caucus held Saturday and voted to handle the town election without the aid of the county, saving the town money. Also an agreement on the fluoride treatment was signed.

Wed., August 10,1983 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Old Business Mrs. Treesh gave a report on a meeting between Kirsch and Harry Doty, building commissioner. She stated the procedures were worked out and are being written up. The Milford Fire Department was given permission to burn the quonset hut owned by Mrs. Aniceto Lopez, Goshen. Kirsch reported he has sent a letter to Ron Davidhizer concerning the easement agreement with the town. The letter was mailed on, July 21 and it was hoped Kirsch would have heard from him. He will be contacting Davidhizer again. Mrs. Treesh stated the easement situation would have to be resolved before starting on the unsafe building. Della Baumgartner asked what was being done about Richard Widup’s property and was told by Marshal David Hobbs he has contacted Kosciusko County Court Judge James Jarrette concerning the “junk” on the property and as soon as the legal forms are drawn up papers will be served. A question was brought up by Darrell Orn on whether or not Widup is paying sewer charges on the house to the south of Widup’s own home. Mrs. Brooks was asked to check the records. Mrs. Baumgartner also asked what could be done about all the junk cars on North James Street. Hobbs stated Gary Miller, owner, has a salvage permit. Miller is planning to errect a fence around the property. Department Reports Bill Knowles, utility superintendent reported Sewer Tech has not shown up yet because of equipment problems and that Phend and Brown, Inc., Milford, will be ready to pave the streets by the end of the week. He also stated that all man holes will be repaired before the end of the summer. This work is being done by Knowles and Veech. Hobbs was given approval to purchase a camera since Judge Jarrette requests photos be taken of those properties in violation of the town's ordinances concerning trash, garbage, vehicles and so on. The photos will be used as evidence in court action. Orn asked Hobbs if something could not be done about the speeders on West Section Street. Hobbs remarked he will have the certified officers run radar in that section since that would be the only way to solve the problem. Fire Chief Max Duncan reported the monthly activities of

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the department which included assisting Syracuse on several occasions, assisting at an accident and the burning of a building at the boards request. He stated the department has ordered gloves for the firemen, for which the town will receive one-half of the bill. He asked the board if anything more has been done concerning the fire contract and asked if a meeting couldn’t be set up. The board has tentatively established Wednesday, August 17 at 4 p.m. as a meeting date with the Van Buren Township trustee and the advisory board. The meeting will be held at the fire station. The next meeting of the board will be Thursday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. at the town hall. There will also be an Economic Development Commission meeting following. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the town hall. Soil erosion changes little since 1977 Average erosion on America’s cropland apparently has changed little since 1977, Peter C. Myers, chief of the US Department of Agriculture’s Soil Conservation Service, said today. Preliminary data from the agency’s 1982 National Resources Inventory show that the average annual rate of sheet and rill erosion on cultivated cropland in the US last summer was 4.8 tons per acre, down from five tons per acre estimated during a similar inventory in 1977. Jerry S. Lee, resources inventory director for the agency, characterized the change as “insignificant.” He added that final data from the inventory, including state-by-state data, are expected this fall. Other preliminary data from the 1982 inventory show that 31 per cent of the nation’s nonfederal rangeland was in excellent or good ecological condition and 61 per cent was in fair or poor condition. About eight per cent of the rangeland has been seeded to non-native grass species and therefore was not classified to condition. For the 1982 inventory, USDA soil conservationists and other trained specialists recorded resource conditions at one million sample points across the nation.

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