The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 August 1988 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., August 17,1988

Motion filed to dismiss Hoob suit

A motion to dismiss a claim made by former Milford resident Doral Haab has been filed by the Attorney General’s Office, with no date set for either ruling. The claim was filed in the US District Court, Northern District of Indiana, South Bend. Haab, who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl three years ago, claimed that his constitutional rights had been violated during the trial. Named in the suit, which was filed in June, are: Milford Town Marshal David Hobbs; Prosecuting Attor-

Questions answered —

Yes, Carey's move was legal!

I By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer Questions have been raised following last week’s public announcement that Wawasee Community School Board Member David Carey moved from one school district to another. Carey recently moved from North Webster, in district one, to Lake Papakeechie, in district two. His move opened up the election instead of limiting the election to candidates in Van Buren and Turkey Creek. Was it legal? What if there were already two members serving from .that district? These questions were answered by Robert Reed, legal counsel for the school corporation, and by the corporation’s policy adopted and approved in 1982 regarding governing body selection. Answering the question of “Was it legal?” the policy must be looked at. The resolution adopted for that policy only states that the school corporation be divided into three school board member residence districts. These districts being: first district, Tippecanoe Township; second district, Turkey Creek Township; and third district, Van Buren Township and a portion of Jefferson Township that is in a part of the school corporation. The policy also states each qualified voter in the corporation shall be entitled to vote for a number of candidates equal to

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ney Michael Miner; Judge Richard Sand; Genyce Deßico, Kosciusko County Welfare Department; Dr. Linda McQuinn, Kosciusko Community Hospital; David Kolbe, Haab’s court appointed attorney, and one Milford and one Elkhart minor. Among the allegations, Haab claims that Hobbs filed a false indictment, intimidated a witness to perjure herself in court, and gave false evidence as to the indictment. Miner was accused of depriving the rights of the accused and employing the “Rape

the number of vacancies to be filled upon the board in each general election, but may not vote for more than two candidates in any one residential district. This area indicates that the board members are voted on by all eligible voters in the corporation, not just those in their residential district. Thus the

Pollen dismissal cost taxpayers $9,379

I By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer

A teacher’s right to a public hearing when being dismissed from his or her position has cost the taxpayers of Wawasee Community School Corporation $9,379.65. The case: dismissal of Donna Pollen, music teacher at Milford School Indiana statutes provide procedures in such cases, as described in Indiana Code 20-6.1-4-11 “Cancellation of indefinite contract by school corporation; procedures.” This statute states in part that a teacher be notified in writing of the date, time and place for the consideration by the corporation of the cancellation of the contract, be furnished a written statement of the reasons and

Shield Act”, which Haab says prevented him from vital testimony. Miner is also accused of prosecutorial malpractice. Other charges include: conspiracy to violate constitutional rights, conspiracy to violate civil rights, perjured testimony, attorney malpractice and negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiff is requesting the following: compensatory damages against the defendants jointly and/or separately for

move was legal. Carey, who at the time of election resided in residential district one, did not just represent those in that district, but all districts. Second Question Answered Reed was contacted regarding the question “What if there were already two members serving from that district?”

file a request for a hearing. The hearing is to be given before the governing body. The law also states what the teacher is entitled to at the hearing. The costs in following these procedures and protecting her rights ranged from $l3O for polygraph tests to $6,109.90 for one attorney fee. There were five different groups receiving funds for this process. Heuer Reporting Service was paid $319.50 for depositions. Judy A. Bricker received $533.40 for officially recording and transcribing the hearings. Allen County Polygraph received $l3O for administering the polygraph tests. Two attorney firms were retained. Bose, McKinney and Evans represented the school board and directed the hearings. Whiteleather represented the school administration. Costs: counsel for the board, $2,286.65; counsel for the administration, $6,109.90. The hearing was heard the first part of this year, however, the claims were submitted over the past six months. Money used to pay these fees came from the general fund, which is raised through tax dollars.

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$550,000; appropriate punitive damages against the defendants, jointly or separately; costs for attorney fees, expert witnesses, interest, and any other costs allowed by law, and any further relief that the court deems just and proper. Miner, contacted by The MailJournal, noted that neither the claim or motion for dismissal had been set to be heard. Haab is currently serving a sentence at the Westville (Ind.) Correctional Center.

The policy states there should be at least one member from each district and no more than two from any one of the three districts at any time. At the time of Carey’s move, first district had two representatives on the board. The second district had one representative and third district, two representatives. Reed noted if Carey had moved into district three, “he could not have stayed on the board and would have terminated his seat.” He further stated “district two was the only district he (Carey) could move to and retain his seat.”

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A comparison — What students get for book rental fees

By GLEN LONG Staff Writer

School officials in Kosciusko County have been busy with one of their many duties in August as they made information on textbook rental and consumable supply fees available to parents of students. This information is published so these fees can be paid before the first day of school, when books and supplies need to be issued to students. All of the school corporations work with the state mandated six-year adoption period for textbooks, according to Henry Smith, assistant superintendent at Wawasee Community School Corp. Even with this standard rental period, the cost of textbook rental and supplies varies considerably between the school corporations. At Wawasee the total cost for a student in grade one is $74. This includes reading, $20.75; Alpha One (Arista), $10; handwriting, $6; Addison-Wesley mat, $13.50; science, $2.50; health, $3; Art in Action, $1; Music & You, $1; Scholastic News, $4.50; Home and School, $3; four pencils, two boxes of crayons and one eraser, $2.25; and insurance, $6.50. In Warsaw the total cost for a grade one student is $51.35. Items included are reading, $23.85; “Pictionary,” $1; health, $2.40; science, $2.65; music, $1.50; spelling, $3.90; English, $4.65; math, $7.30; Weekly Reader, $2.10 and art and paper supplies, $2. In Whitko School Corp, the total cost for a first grader is $56.96. This includes English, $7.10; reading, $21.60; spelling, $6.30; mat, $10.53; science, $3; health, $2.91; social studies, $2.02; Weekly Reader, $2.10; and art fee, $1.40. At Triton the cost for a grade one student is $70.39. this includes reading, $26.47; social studies, $7.68; health, $2.18; science, $2.41; phonics, $6.13; English, $3.99; spelling, $3.60; math, $7.33; Weekly Reader, $2.10; and art and music supplies, $8.50. Grade Six Comparisons At Wawasee the total cost for a grade six student, without optional items of ESP Junior Great Books at $lO and athletic insurance at $6.50, is $82.95. This includes reading program, $10.50; science with lab, $12.25; AddisonWesley math, $4; English, $10.75; spelling, $6.50; music, $1; Home Ec. $2; Latin America & Canada, $4.50; Computer Literacy, $2; Health For Life & Family Living, $6; Exploring Technology & Art Talk, $4; Skills For Adolescence & Scholastic News Supplement, $11.95; insurance, $6.50; and activities fee sl. In Warsaw the sixth grade costs $60.80. This includes reading, $10.80; English, $8.20; math, $3.80; social studies, $9.85; science, $4.20;, health, $3.40; music, $2.35; dictionary, $4.60; writing, $2.50; spelling, $3.90; Na-

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Greg Mishler applies for FM radio station permit

Indiana State Representative Gregory Mishler is looking for a new adventure. And by listening to the Bremen legislator, he’s found the perfect position. Mishler has applied for a permit for the construction of a radio station, 96.9 FM in Bremen. It will be Bremen’s first radio station and perhaps the last FM radio facility in northern Indiana. But there is competition facing Mishler in his bid to gain the local radio station. According to Mishler, residents from Cincinnati, Ohio, and Marion, have applied for the same permit. Mishler applied from his business in Bremen, perhaps giving him the upper hand in the process. “I feel very good about it,” said Mishler from his Syracuse home. “I applied for the permit using my business address in Bremen. Now it is a waiting game.” Mishler expects to hear from the FCC early next year. Once approved, he plans on constructing the tower and studio facility shortly thereafter. The station, if Mishler gains access, would have a golden oldies and easy listening musical format. But it is Mishler’s talk show idea that truly excites the proposed radio owner. “If and when we go on the air, I will host a talk show that would address controversial topics pertaining to the communities we serve,” said Mishler. “I am not afraid to bring up hot topics; that’s the type of person I’ve always been. I would like to get people involved, facing the issues that we face.” Getting residents stirred up is something that Mishler anticipates in his anticipated talk show. He expects to do several remote broadcasts to reach out to the area residents. The talk show is expected to run on a weekly basis, although Mishler noted it could turn into a bi-weekly affair. Plans for the new facility include building a tower near Wakarusa and studio in a separate location. The tower would be built near Wakarusa in order to service residents in South Bend, Mishawaka, and Elkhart. The station would also

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Arts, .40; General Music, $1.75; Art text, $1.05; and fine arts fee, $4 (choir, band, art, general music). Books for a grade six student at Triton School Corp, cost s4s£o. Included in this are readifig, $10.67; language, $2.81; social studies, $3.84; health, $7.04; science, $3.48; math, $3.06; spelling, $3.90; writing, $1; music, $4.30; and art and supplies, $5.50. At Wa-Nee Schools (Nappanee)

reach residents from Kosciusko County, Mishler’s home base. “I have always enjoyed radio; it’s played an important role in my political life,” said Mishler. “I never thought I could compete for one but now find myself with that opportunity. Whatever we do will be first class.” Mishler noted he would hire professional disc jockeys to spin records and entertain the listening market. Also, quality news, weather and sports personalities would be added to bring the radio station credibility. The proposed owner has no plans, except for his talk show, to get actively involved with on-air productions. Mishler was a three-term state

No remonstrators at school board meeting

(Continued from page 1) from Angie Trimboli, readiness teacher at Milford; and Troy Albert, math teacher at Wawasee High School. A leave of absence request by Jim White, industrial technology teacher at North Company L reunion On Sunday, Aug. 7, Company L, 152nd Infantry, 38th Division, Avengers of Bataan, had its 41st reunion at the American Legion Hall, Warsaw. Forty members and guests were present. Company L has the largest Company reunion in the United States. The following states were represented at the gathering: Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania and Colorado. Officers elected this year were: Clarence DeTurk, president; Don Kries, secretary-treasurer; Max Curtis, historian, and Wally Huffman, assistant secretary. Co. L, Warsaw, was one of the units which helped to liberate Bataan, Corregidor and Manila P.I. during World War 11.

and Tippecanoe Valley School Corp, average book pricing methods are used and individual book prices were unavailable. Dr. Roger Thornton, superintendent at Wawasee Community Schools Corp., pointed out that no tax dollars go to pay for school books and consumables at Wawasee Corp. He said the supplies are all paid for, textbooks on a six-year cycle, by the school book rental and consumable fees.

representative for District 22 before attempting a term as state senator from District 13 this year. In May’s primary, Robert Meeks of LaGrange defeated the Kosciusko County resident by 331 votes. The defeat will temporarily end Mishler’s political career. If Mishler is unable to land the radio permit from the FCC, he plans on furthering his career in real estate in the Bremen and Syracuse areas. Land development is of great interest to Mishler. “I am optimistic and excited about getting the permit. I have a lot of ideas and thoughts that this area would enjoy.”

Webster, for the 1988-1989 school year was approved as well as his resignation at' the end of the school year. Employment was approved for Janice Perzanowski, readiness teacher at Milford; Jerry Hawkins, math teacher at Wawasee; Peggy Cole, paraprofessional at North Webster; Marian Breyer, paraprofessional at Wawasee High School and Sandra Tatman, study hall monitor at Syracuse.

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