The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 December 1987 — Page 23

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HONORED FOR HER IS YEARS OF SERVICE - Eve Payne. North Webster Clerk-Treasurer for the past 16 years, was honored by the town board and employees following the regular town board meeting last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Payne did not seek re-election and will be stepping down from her position on December 30.

Approximately 26 people were in on the surprise and Myron Clark, town board president, stated “it amazes me she did not know about it.” The event was arranged with the help of Richard and Sue Ann Mitchell, with the refreshments furnished by Augsburger’s Super-Valu. Mrs. Payne, tearful, stated she has enjoyed all most all her years as clerk-treasurer. She thanked all those who have served on the town board or worked for the town for making it all worth while “I’m going to miss everybody. I will cherish this.”

Clark presented Mrs. Payne with a plaque from members of the board and town employees. The plaque stated "In appreciation for your service from 1971-1987 as town clerk, North Webster Indiana.” X

She is pictured with the board members. From left are Robert Jones, Sid Markley, Mrs. Pavne and Clark. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

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EASTLUNDS HONORED — Recognition was given to Gary and Barbara Eastlund, North Webster, during the North Webster Emergency Medical Service and Fire Department Banquet. The banquet was Saturday evening, Dec. 12. The Eastlunds were instrumental in starting the EMS in North Webster 12 years ago.

Shown in the photo are Sue Ann Mitchell, EMS captain; Mrs. Eastlund; Eastlund; and Gary Hill, fire chief. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

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HONORED FOR SERVICE — Laverne Sturgill was named North Webster Emergency Medical Technician of the Year. Bruce Leslie was named EMS Driver of the Year. The awards were presented at the EMS and Fire Department Banquet last Saturday, Dec. 12. The recipients of the awards are voted on by members of the EMS. The EMT and Driver of the Year Awards are based on the individuals dedication and service above and beyond the call of duty. Shown in the photo are Sue Ann Mitchell, EMS captain; Laverne Sturgill; Leslie; and Larry Ladd, EMS co-captain. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

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November police report for Webster North Webster Town Board members were given the monthly police report last Wednesday, Dec. 8, by Jerry Craig, acting town marshal. The report is as follows: There were 295 calls received during November, 41 fire and emergency medical service calls, 74 calls reference other departments, and 227 calls while North Webster Police Officers were on duty. There were seven calls received while officers were off duty. Officers made 29 assists to other departments, six assists on fire and EMS matters and extended 366 courtesy services. The police department answered 10 alarms, issued 11 citations and 24 warnings and had 11 requests for permits. Officers worked a total of 480.25 hours, and the squad car was driven a total of 1,597 miles. A total of 172.1 gallons of gasoline was used. In fashion Jewelry, popular on the gift list, must be carefully chosen. The karat mark refers to the purity of the gold. Pure gold is 24K, but is too soft to wear as jewelry and is alloyed with other metal. Jewelry marked 18K is 18 parts gold and 6 parts alloy. Anything marked less than 10K cannot be sold as gold jewelry. Get a full explanation before buying “plated”, “filled”, and “layered” gold pieces, also, beware of store bargains when shopping for fine jewelry.

Civil rights suit ends

jßy DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer | A civil rights suit has ended after 21 months. Action against a town employee is pending. North Webster Town Board officials addressed both issues during the board meeting last Wednesday, Dec. 9. A negotiated settlement agreement was signed by the board. Mike Armey, legal council for the town, recommended the settlement, that included payment of $2,000 to Margaret L. Likens, complainant. The agreement comes after the May 3, 1986, sex discrimination suit filed by Mrs. Likens over maternity benefits. She was a police dispatcher at the time. Mrs. Likens was denied paid maternity leave and compensation in April 1986. The town did not have insurance covering maternity compensation or disability, because of not having the required minimum number of employees. The board noted during the April 1986 meeting she had been notified of the insurance matter on several occasions. Armey recapped the events. He stated the claim was filed through the Indiana Civil Rights Commission with another claim filed with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for lack of insurance coverage regarding pregnancy. The result was probable cause for the violation and pursued by the state civil rights commission. The commission found in favor of Mrs. Likens and that the state does require the town to have insurance covering pregnancy. Armey disagreed with the commission’s findings. The next step, available to the town, would to

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NEW EMS OFFICERS AT NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Emergency Medical Service members elected new officers recently. The officers were recognized, among other members of the EMS and fire department, Saturday evening, Dec. 12, at a banquet. New officers are shown in the photo. Standing in front are Diane Bowman, secretary-treasurer;

take the matter to the Indiana Court of Appeals. Armey felt there was substantial cause to litigate the issue, yet posed the question, “It’s how much you want to spent to prove I’m right?” He stated no one has litigated the matter. Concerning the federal charges, Armey believed there would be no liability on the town. However, he said it would cost the town substantially less to sign the settlement agreement. “It looks to be as good a settlement as we can expect,” commented Sid Markley, board member. Armey noted the first settlement offer, by the Indiana Civil Rights Commission, was $7,000 to SB,OOO. The $2,000 amount, in the agreement before the board, covers all of Mrs. Likens’ out of pocket medical expenses with the exception of 10 percent. This amount made it an acceptable agreement. The board unanimously approved signing of the agreement, upon the recommendation of Armey. Myron Clark, board president, commented he was not pleased with the agreement noting, “You know sometimes you feel your right.” Armey agreed stating it sometimes cost more to prove your right. He noted it could have cost the town SB,OOO to SIO,OOO to prove they were right. The Settlement Major parts of the agreement were highlighted by Armey, noting Mrs. Likens had signed the previous day . Basics of the settlement, in addition to the monetary amount, include; Foregoing of a public hearing and trial; agreement by Mrs. Likens not to sue the town on any related matter; signing of the agreement is not an admission of guilt on either party; the town will purge Mrs. Likens’ personnel records of all references to the

complaints and charges; Mrs. Likens withdraws the claims filed with the Federal Civil Rights or the United States Equal Empioyrneni Opportunity commission; and the town post a statement that it did not and does not intend to discriminate, along with a statement of policy on equal employment. Also stated is that the agreement will terminate two years after approval by the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. Armey saw no problem with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission accepting the agreement. Action Pending On Hunter Rex Reed, town attorney, recommended no disciplinary action be taken against Deputy Town Marshal Shad Hunter until he could be present. The board agreed and asked Reed to notify Hunter that disciplinary action will be considered at the special board meeting December 30. Hunter was charged with driving a vehicle with a blood-alcohol level of .10 percent or greater, a class C misdemeanor on October 8. The charge followed a onevehicle accident at 8 p.m. September 29, when Hunter, 24, lost control of his truck on a curve on CR 925E and hit a fence. The fence is owned by Eva Wiggs. Hunter originally entered a plea of not guilty at a preliminary hearing on Friday, Nov. 6. He changed his plea to guilty the first part of December. He received a sentence to six days in jail and given one day per day served for good behavior. He was serving his sentence during the time of the board meeting. His license was also restricted for 180 days and allowed to drive from home to work only. Reed recommended the board take no action against Hunter until he could be present. Council also informed the board of their

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Laverne Sturgill, co-captain; and Richard Mitehell, vehicle maintenance officer. Standing in back are Harold Galloway, assistant driver training officer; Dean Miner, captain; and Roger Coldren, driver training officer. Not shown are Dan Conkling, equipment offkprfand Steve Wiggs, training officer. (Photo by Deb Patterson) y<

options on action to be taken. This also included going through the formal process to notify him of the hearings. Guaku OptiMM Reed cited state law which outlined the disciplinary action. The options he noted include:

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suspension, demotion or removal from the police force. Reed did state if the board opted to suspend Hunter in exees- of 10 deyr, CT tCXTTIiZTStC h’s -** formal hearing was necessary. Hunter would need to be properly notified of the hearing.