The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 December 1987 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 30,4987

Community Corner

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(By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer Eve Payne, North Webster, is going to catch up on things she has let slide in the past several months, starting January 1. Eve will officially leave the office of North Webster Clerk-Treasurer at midnight, December 31. She has served as clerk-treasurer for 13 years. Her plans are to catch up on work at Metcalf and Payne Plumbing and Heating, Inc., and items she has put aside at home. “I won’t feel guilty about not following through on things,” commented Eve. She is a person who likes to have everything done and done right. “I feel guilty not seeing a project through to completion." Profile There have been many times she would divide her time between her family, the office, and town business. “I can’t tell you how much time was spent going between office work and the town’s business,” commented Eve. She noted a lot of times the two became intertwined. Eve was asked by Tom Reiff, a town board member in 1974, if she would be interested in serving as clerk-treasurer. Dave Burges, clerktreasurer, had resigned with one year remaining in his term. The decision wasn’t an easy one; Eve had a family still living at home. But after talking it over with her husband, she decided to give it a shot. After all, the work could be done at home. The job at first demanded little time, but over the years the clerktreasurer’s responsibilities have grown and grown. “At first I wasn’t doing all I should have and as time went on, I learned what I was supposed to do,” noted Eve, adding in 13 years she only missed two or three clerk-treasurer schools. For Eve. these schools offered valuable training. Within a short time of her entering the office, the town started a sewer project. In 1978 the town went to a full-time police department and a year later, a full-time dispatch service. The increase in personnel also meant an increase in work. “Every year the list of requirements mandated by the state has grown,” she commented. The job no longer became a couple hours a week. Eve started going to the clerk-treasurer’s office every morning. There was always sewage billing, payroll, posting, mail and various other tasks. The job became 40 hours a week. She sought an assistant clerk-treasurer to handle the sewage billing, collection, and posting, enabling her to keep the job on a part-time basis. It was in February 1985 Eve went to work full-time for her hus-

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I ■■ • T . . ( MEMORIES OF 13 YEARS AS CLERK-TREASURER — Eve Payne, North Webster, will be leaving the office of clerk-treasurer December 31 with 13 years of memories. She took the job, which at that time was part-time, and leaves the position that has grown to a full-time job. Eve is shown looking through minutes of town meetings which she has taken. Menioi ies, not put down in words, will remain with her lone after leaving office. (Photo by Deb Patterson) • band, Phil, at Metcalf and Payne. Most of her work which needed to be done for the town was often intertwined with running her husband's office. ° When Eve started as clerk-treasurer, the salary was SBOO a year. Soon it was necessary to increase the salary, as the duties of the clerktreasurer expanded. She was unopposed in the 1976 election and won in the 1980 and 1984 elections. Why did she continue to run for the office? Eve said she was still full of vim and vigor. There were also some things she wanted to

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Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabin, Syracuse; the Pierceton Community Building; Mentone Community Room in the fire station; the Retired Tigers Center, 320 W. Main, Warsaw; and the Church of the Brethren, North Webster. Meals for Older Americans is for persons 60 years or older and is a chance to meet new friends and enjoy hot, nutritional meals. The sites are opened several hours each day including noon for programs. Meals for Older Americans is not associated with welfare but is for the promotion for better health for the older population. Donations are accepted for the meals. The site directors request all persons planning on attending the

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see accomplished in the town. Mostly, Eve stated she was waiting until the clerk-treasurer’s salary was high enough to find someone with the knowledge and experience it takes to be a clerk-treasurer. “Until I found someone I felt could handle the job, I stayed. ’ ’ Eve was more than a minute taker and keeper of money for the town. Because of the longevity in her job, she knew what needed to be done when it came for advertising for bids and other matters. Many board have to relied on their attorney for answers. “People come to you and ask you to relay their problems to the board,” commented Eve who said she cares about the citizens of the town, and they know this. \ Her decision to leave office was three fold. “I think now is the time for a younger person to take over with newer ideas and more time to spend. I feel now my responsibilities are at the store.” She also noted she is phasing activities out so when her husband retires, she can retire. Remembering Eve will leave the office with a lot of memories. “Mostly, the nice people I have had to work with and the people from all over the state whom I have gotten to know. ” The sewage treatment program is an experience not to be forgotten. “You learned a lot about how a city government works. Because you do things one way in does not mean it can be done in a public office.” Eve found the negotiations between the town and the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board and Trustee, on the fire department, emergency medical service and dispatchers, interesting. Often times these negotiations were controversial, but each enity was looking out for its own interests. There were accomplishments in the town, which Eve was indirectly a part of. Paving and curbing of SR 13 is just one. More Time Eve likes to read. This hobby has been put aside the past 13 years. There will also be time to relax in her swimming pool, watch Indiana University sports and travel. “I won’t have to worry about work that is left undone or might be piling up.” For the time being, Eve plans on completely staying away from town affairs, unless an issue comes up seriously affecting the town’s welfare. “I need to give Peg the opportunity to do things her way.” Eve still has a family at home. Her youngest daughter, Sherry, is a sophomore at Wawasee High School. Her other two daughters, Susan, a second grade teacher in Indianapolis, will be married in July, while Sandy is a junior at Indiana university. Her son, Steve, lives in Pennsylvania. There’s a sign Eve has kept on her desk the past couple of years, indicating how she may have felt at times: “As soon as the rush is over I’m going to have a nervous breakdown. I owe it to myself, I worked for it and no one is going to deprive me of it. ”

meals to make reservations by 1 p.m. the day prior to attending. Phone 457-2631 for Syracuse transportation and reservations. December 31-January 6 THURSDAY — Orange juice, breaded oven fried chicken, creamed potatoes, California blend vegetables, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, pears, milk, tea, and coffee FRIDAY — New Year’s Day! All sites will be closed! MONDAY — Pear nectar, braised veal luncheon steak, parsleyed potatoes, buttered peas, white bread w/margarine, lemon pudding, milk, tea, and coffee TUESDAY— Cranberry juice cocktail, cream of asparagus soup w/saltines, turkey salad on shredded lettuce bed, stewed

tomatoes, whole wheat bread w/margarine, fresh tangerine, milk, tea, and coffee WEDNESDAY — Apple juice, ham and beans, steamed spinach w/vinegar on side, corn bread w/margarine, mixed fruit, milk, tea, and coffee Mobile Meals drivers Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled for the week of January 4-8. They are as follows: January 4-8 MONDAY — Joan Gray TUESDAY- Arnold Naff WEDNESDAY - Anne Hummel and Addeline Disher THURSDAY - June Cripe FRIDAY-Betty Kline School lunch menu

WAWASEE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL January 4-8 MONDAY — Taco salad w/com chips or hot ham and cheese, buttered corn, mixed fruit, granola bar, and milk TUESDAY— Macaroni and cheese w/ham salad sandwich or hamburger sandwich, California blend, peach half, and milk WEDNESDAY - Beef and noodles w/whipped potatoes or deli cold plate, buttered green beans, cherry crisp, and milk THURSDAY — Tomato soup w/toasted cheese sandwich or pizzaburger, tater tots, apple salad, and milk FRIDAY — Fish ’n chips or chuck wagon sandwich, potato salad, strawberry shortcake, and milk MILFORD SYRACUSE NORTH WEBSTER, ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH January 4-8 MONDAY — Tenderloin sandwich, pickle slices, buttered corn, pear slices, cookie, and milk TUESDAY— Ravioli, buttered green beans, peach crisp, garlic toast, and milk WEDNESDAY - Turkey pot pie, lettuce salad, applesauce, graham cracker cookie, and milk THURSDAY - Chili soup w/crackers, stuffed celery w/peanut butter, jello w/fruit, cookie, and milk FRIDAY — Fish wedge w/tarter sauce, buttered parsley potatoes, mixed fruit, hot roll, and milk

CALENDAR Week Os December 30 To January 6 WEDNESDAY Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse North Webster Park Board 7 p.m., in North Webster Town Hall/Fire Station Teen AA Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Alanon 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Wawasee Community Toughlove 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse. Parent support group for parents troubled by their teenagers behavior. FRIDAY HAPPY NEW YEAR Alcoholics Anonymous Carl Sheperd Memorial Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Dr., Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, open meeting SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis JmFSm 7 am., in Gropp’s, Syracuse Blood Pressure Check 9 a m. to Noon, in Milford Community Building SUNDAY Adult Singles 9:30-10:30 a.m., in Mike’s Soda Shop, North Webster. Sponsored by North Webster Church of God and Mike Kern. Alcoholics Anonymous Fireball Group 10 a.m., in North Webster Fire Station Alcoholics Anonymous, Sunday Night Recovery Group 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church, closed meeting Alanon Sunday Night Group 8 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church, closed meeting MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 6:45 am., in North Webster Church of God meeting room Syracuse Library Board 5:15 p.m., in Syracuse Public Library Milford Lions 7 p.m., in Milford Community Building Syracuse Primary Mothers fl <wl . 7 p.m. Milford Emergency Medical Service 7 p.m., in the EMS Building Kosciusko County Fair Board 7:30 p.m., in the Shrine Building, Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw Alanon Milford Family Group 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church Wawasee High School Music Boosters 7:30p.m., in Choir Room Alcoholics Anonymous Milford Group 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church, closed meeting Alcoholics Anonymous North Webster Group 7:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church, open meeting TUESDAY Alanon Just For Today 9:30a.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, in the Beacon Restaurant For Fun Group 12 noon, in Calvary United Methodist Church. The group is for those 50 years old and up to gather for lunch and a program of special interest to older adults Milford Library Board 4:30p.m., in Milford Public Library Adult Children of Alcoholics 6:30 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church basement Women’s Fellowship 7 p.m., in Syracuse Church of the Brethren Kosciusko County Photo Philes Camera Club 7 p.m., in Kiwanis Room above Hull House and Hull Hardware, South Buffalo St., Warsaw Syracuse Park Board 7 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club 7:30 p.m. American Legion Auxiliary, Ancil Geiger Unit 226 7:30p.m. WEDNESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce OKA 7:45a.m., at South Shore Golf Club Syracuse Lions Club 6:30p.m., in Beacon Restaurant Alcoholics Anonymous Under 20 Group 7 p.m., in Syracuse Scout Cabin, closed meeting Order of the Eastern Star 7: 30 p.m., in Milford Masonic Lodge Syracuse Jaycees - 7:30 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles Alcoholics Anonymous Wawasee Group 7:30 p.m., in Episcopal Retreat House, South Shore Drive, Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Alanon 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse