The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 35, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 September 1984 — Page 5

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(Continued from page 4) / My family consists of my wife, Debbie, who is employed at Lucas Realtors; and three children, Troy, Amy, and Cindy, all in high school at Wawasee. They previously attended the North Webster Junior High. The youth of today wan| to express themselves and grow in knowledge»_Jhey are interested in new ideas and challenged. It is imperative that we, as parents and educators, provide our children with the highest of education so they can reach their goals and objectives. I believe we need to constantly seek out new methods and ideas to improve our school system. I stated in the beginning that I thought the Lakeland School System was of the highest degree however, we should not accept this as the ultimate but strive to improve it even further. The new school board will be immediately facing difficult decisions. Two items of concern are the selection of a new school superintendent and secondly the decision on Prime Time education in the Lakeland School System.

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The selection of a new superintendent is critical from the stand point of guidance and management of present system, out also the various changes for.the future. Prime Time is an extremely important decision in that the type of decision made will have a major impact in the growth of our three main communities. I believe the job of the school board should be to assist the school administration in annual affairs such as salaries and hiring and planning. The school board should make good, sound business judgments — decisions in future growth and changes of the school system. The board should make sound decisions on ways to continually improve the educational system offer. / And should listen to students, parents and teachers concerning their wants, needs sand desires. ’

Letters to the editor

10-year renuion a success

Dear Editor: t First of all I think some words of appreciation on my behalf are in order to the Wawasee Class of ’74 reunion committee (you know' who you are) for rpaking the night possible. The reunion was a magical, memorable evening with a few tears, hugs, smiles and a lot of laughter shared. The night went much too quickly for me as I’m sure it did for many others. My one regret is that the evening wasn't long enough to have the chance to talk to all my fellow classmates. It just doesn't seem possible we've been out of school 10 years, so it was espeically nice to see all the familiar faces with which to reminisce about our high school days of long ago. Some people had changed, others hadn’t. 1 was very proud of each and every one of you and the job or profession you are in. We as members of the Class of 1974 should be espeically proud of our own Olympiad '.celebrity, Mark Reiff The legend in his own time

Back to school for bankers American Institute of Banking has begun its fall classes and five State Bank of Syracuse employfees will be driving to Mishawaka for the next 15 weeks to pursue their educational goals. They are Suzi Brouwer, Donna Mangona, Susie Hulley, Sonya Shock and Jeanne Gardiner. Closer to home, four employees will be attending the word and information processing class sponsored by Wawasee High School’s adult education department: Peggy Felts, Fran Pfifer, Jeanne Gardiner and Barbara Griffith. Spring reminder Poison ivy is an obliging little plant. If you forget how to identify it, it reminds you. - Courant, Hartford

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was featured on a recent airmail stamp. The home movies were a fine piece of work and left many of us laughing. The five members who couldn’t be at the reunion were with us in spirit I’m sure. I wanted for all of us to stand up and sing the Wawasee High School hymm, but I didn’t think anyone would go along with my idea. I definitely want to do that at the next reunion. Brent would appreciate it. Again, I am proud to be a member of the Class of '74 at Wawasee High School for always within my heart Wawasee will stand tall and proud ‘for she is loyalty, truth, honor and excellence. I want another class reunion, but let's not wait so long the next time. Vicki Nyce Milford Keep moving AU things come to him who waits — but “him” better be working while he’s waiting.

Reverse 23% pay hike for County Recorder Dust

The Kosciusko County Council met Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 4 and 5, for two all day budget sessions. Among the budget decisions was a 23 percent pay increase for County Recorder Betty Dust in Tuesday’s session, a record-breaking decision which was later reversed in Wednesday’s hearing. Day One County Council president George Klinger reminded early in the budget session that all pay raises and budgets would not be final until which time the sevenman council could give blanket approval. Percentage increases for office holders were an average 4.4 percent or SBOO with the exception of County Recorder Betty Dust, who was given a 23 percent increase. County employees received a S6OO or five percent pay increase, and county highway department workers received a 50 cent an hour, increase, totaling 7.7 percent. At the beginning of the meeting, Ronald Sharp, a lameduck councilman, told council members the general fund budget of $4,103,698 was only 77.5 percent funded for revenues received in the 1985 year, which has been a practice. Since 1982. he stated, budgets and have counted on funds from previous years to carry through, but after the 1985 year this would not be possible. He reminded, the finances must be put in order to provide for the 1986 year. Former County Auditor Jean Northenor warnied the council about cutting contingency funds in the 1984 budget and operating balace because money might be needed for emergenicies. State Board of Accounts representative Glendon Albright later cautioned the council to curb all unnecessary spending. Disagreement on pay raises oc-

cured in the first half hour of the budget session. J. Norman DeGood favored a 10 percent increase, while Larry Teghtmeyer was infavor of a 4.5 percent pay hike. Teghtmeyer’s motion on the 4.5 percent figure failed to pass, then Councilman Carl Latta made a motion to give a flat rate increase. This passed by a 4-3 vote, and at that time it was decided the president could only vote to break a tie. The proposed 1985 general fund budget, which was advertised at $4,102,698, was an increase of $475,453 from the 1984 budget. A proposed tax hike in 1985 will raise the tax rate 29.8 percent from the current rate of 80.5 cents to the advertised rate of $1.0455 for next year. According to Councilman DeGood, the proposed budget is $384,000 above the frozen levy. Budgets Cut During the first day, the council cut $422,536 from 15 different budgets. Six budgets were approved without cuts. The following budgets were cut: The commissioners budget, $177,700; buildings and grounds. $104,510; welfare department $90,000; agriculture agent, $9,501; area plan commission, $7,122; county assessor. $2,899; Tippecanoe Township Assessor, $1,416; Turkey Creek Township Assessor, $9,897; Wayne Township Assessor, $1,632; country drainage board, $3,383; joint courts. $9,445; prosecuting attorney, $618; Title IV-D program,.sl,4B6; county recorder. $2,430; and soil and water conservation, $497. The council came to no decision on the salary of the commissioners, councilmen and county attorney. A request for $35,000 for animal control services was cut to $20,000. DeGood, expressing disapproval with the animal control service, outlined a proposal in an attempt to provide better service. His recommendation was to pay the humane society $20,000 per year to confine and feed dogs for the ’ legal three-day waiting period. Then, he suggested the county's hiring of its own humane officer, and the purchase of a truck and cages. He said the county could pay the officer $14,000 per year to pick up animals under the supervision of the sheriff. He would recommend $35,000 in the sheriff's budget for a humane officer and vehicle. It was pointed out that this would increase, animal control expenditures i from $30,000 to $55,000 next year. It was suggested that some of these expenses could be paid by fees collected for dog licenses. At this point. Teghtmeyer suggested a contract be made with the humane society. DeGood said the public could write to Sheriff Rovenstine to make suggestions on specific points which should be covered in the contract. Other cuts within the commissioners budget were: Cardinal Learning Center, from SIIO,OO to $50,000; Juvenile Justice Task Force, $30,000 to $18,000; examination of records, SIO,OOO to $5,000; and change of venue costs, $5,000 to $4,000. The council also decided to eliminate the new

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position of inspector of weights and measures. Computer Equipment The council approved a request, totalling $85,000, for hardware and software maintenance for the new ComManD computers now being installed in the courthouse. It tabled the $75,000 request for computer equipment and maintenace in the second phase of the computer program for the county. It was reported the county had paid approximately $150,000 this year for a three-yea r lease agreement with ComManD of Indianapolis. As part of the agreement, the I county will pay $60,000 each year for the next two years. In a 4 to 1 vote the council approved a budget of $30,000 for the new Kosciusko County Economic Development Commission. The council approved a $17,244 salary for the new position of senior operator in the building and grounds budget. The council recommended the commissioners establish a 60 day waiting period before allowing new employees to join the county’s hospitalization insurance group plan. They also voted to recommend a physical exam be required for all new highway employees. The council approved an additional appropriation of S3OO to pay the salary of Washington Township deputy assessor. The council also decided to boost the salary of Turkey Creek Township clerical assistants pay from 90 to 200 days. This increased the wages of these positions from $3,150 to $6,400. The proposed third deputy’s wage was $11,514, but was later eliminated. Day Two After hearing 38 different proposed budget packages, the floor was opened for discussion. At this point DeGood voiced his objection to the pay raise granted County Recorder Betty Dust After some deliberation the salary which had been raised by 23 percent on Tuesday, from $15,391 to $18,950 became $16,950 by a 4 to 2 vote. With just a few moments to go in the two-day budget session, the council decided to appeal the county’s frozen levy through the State Board of Tax Commissioners. During the two-day session, the council cut the total budget by $419,070. A total of $306,172 was slashed from the general fund, bringing the proposed 1985 budget down from $4,148,708 to $3,842,536. Budget Actions In other action Wednesday, the council set a full-time registered surveyor's salary at $30,000, with the stipulation it be reviewed in

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1986 with the plan to revert back to part-time in 1987. Council members cut $18,037 from the health department’s proposed 1985 budget of $166,683 bringing it down to $148,646. They also approved the request to increase county health nurse Barbara Clouse’s salary by $1,165 from $14,568 to $15,733.

They approved a $14,000 expenditure for an animal control officer’s salary and another $16,000 to purchase a vehicle with cages for a humane officer. The $30,00 request was added to the sheriff’s budget, with the sheriff agreeing to supervise the animal control officer.' They gave the county police officers an SBOO pay raise. They raised the commissioners and councilmen’s salaries by eight percent. Commissioners’ salaries were raised $464 each from $5,808 to $6,272, and councilmen's salaries were increased by $153 each from $1,911 to $2,064. The council cut the auditor’s budget $6,304 from the proposed 1985 budget of $169,995 to $163,464. Approval was made for an ordinance authorizing the commissioners to buy a storage building on behalf of the Cardinal Cneter. They raised the funding request from $15,000 to $30,000 for the Kosciukso County Juvenile Justice Task Force. On Tuesday the council had cut the request in 'g * half. Approval was given for the following township budgets: Clay, $5,650; Etna, $3,545; , Franklin, $3,620; Harrison, $7,455; Jackson, $3,070; Jefferson, $2,828; Lake, $5,450; Monroe. $2,499; Plain, $21,180; Prairie, $4,405; Scott, $2,456; Seward, $7,617; Tippecanoe. $31,089; Van Buren, $6,030; and Washington, $7,640. The total request of the townships was $122,874, which was reduced by $8,340 to $114,543. They approved the following budgets without changes: County election board, voter registration, civil defense, coroner and county service officer. - . They decided to recommend the commissioners establish the following county fees: dog licenses. $lO each; cat licenses, $5 each; lot survey, $25; loan evaluation survey, SSO; commercial building permit, one-half per- ’ cent or up to a maximum of $500; and residential or farm building permit, one-half percent or up to a maximum of SIOO.

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