The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 December 1989 — Page 5

WHERE SCHOOL MONEY IS SPENT Warsaw Community School budget for 1990 calls for an expenditure of $29,078,901. This represents a proposed budget of about $4,900 per student for 1990-91. A breakdown of the budget is as follows: Debt service $4,262,004: Capital projects $3,865,612; transportation $1,646,200, and General Fund $19,305,085. An examination of the General Fund should indicate where the money is to be spent to educate students in the system. Below is a brief look at a report card on the budget: The superintendent and school board’s office expenses total $342,590, of which $15,000 was set aside to negotiate a contract with the teachers. Heat and electric expense total $1,099,167. You who have wondered how much the high school lighting system (some equate it to lighting up Soldiers Field in Chicago): $214,200. (This includes all electric power budgeted for the new high school.) Budget for the janitorial services for all the schools, $913,474. The total maintenance budget — including the above — was $2,366,291. A breakdown of some of the other accounts budgeted in the General Fund is as follows: Band $180,581 Vocational 66,820 Home Economics 175,501 Business 125.910 Industry 99,420 Vocational 95,270 Pool (water in it) 137,000 Guidance 222,370 Health (nurses) 63,731 Curriculum 158,460 Library 143,409 Principals 768.700 Secretary to Principal 314,571 Telephone 60.860 Elementary Teacher’s Pay 4.989,965 Aides 264,832 Substitutes 99,450 Instruction Middle school 1,241,135 Freshman high 687,145 High school 1,790,505 0 Substitutes 53,500 The remainder of the more than $19,000,000 was —for the most part — supplies, materials, and outside services. —o— HANDICAPPED PARKING — The new parking spaces for the handicapped just west of the courthouse should be credited to an observant officeholder and city officials. County Recorder Betty Dust noticed one morning that while the courthouse had an entrance for the handicapped, there was no parking around the courthouse square for the handicapped. Mrs. Dust called Mayor Jeff Plank, who responded by sending the police chief to investigate. Acting promptly on this need, the city designated two parking spaces for the handicapped. CHEERS FOR THE RECORDER AND THE MAYOR. —o— HATS OFF TO SYRACUSE-WAWASEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON CHRISTMAS DECORATING - The town is one of the best-decorated in this area. —o— A WORD OF CAUTION Taxpayers are now being told that if the assessment on their property goes up 300 per cent, it does not mean they will get a 300 per cent increase in their tax load. The bottom line is that if you get a 300 percent increase in your assessment, you will get a huge increase in your tax bill. There “ain't” no tooth fairy out ready to pay for all of the schoolbuilding. —o— WHY WAS THE SENTENCE 40 YEARS? It is hard to justify a 40-year jail sentence for Jim Bakker, considering the fact that millions were stolen by operators of the savings*and loans. Up to the present, those who were responsible are running free. Bakker stole from gullible people. It was a crime and he should have been punished. The savings and loan thieves are stealing from everyone. If Bakker received 40 years, those savings and loans crooks should each get 150 years.

Indiana to receive drug abuse funds

U.S. Senator Dan Coats announced December 1 that Indiana will gain more than $7 million for drug abuse treatment programs for fiscal year 1990 under the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, Mental Health Administration (ADAMHA) block grant. The increase results from a funding formula Senator Coats hammered out with his colleagues to make sure Indiana benefits from the increased funds. “This is great news for the Hoosier state.” said Coats. “Indiana stood to lose $2 million from fiscal 1989 to 1990 without additional money appropriated for drug and alcohol abuse treatment.” a Indiana will receive approximately $28,474,000 from that block grant. Os that total, approximately $14,600,000 will be designated for substance abuse treatment. Had the additional money not been appropriated. Indiana would have only received $20,237,000. Last year, fiscal 1989. Indiana received approximately $22,522,000. "I have been working for several months with my colleagues on the Labor and Human Resources Committee. Chairman Ted Kennedy (D MA) and Ranking Republican Orrin Hatch ( RUtah) to see that Indiana would not lose any funds and would receive a fair share of any increase in substance abuse money,” said Coats. Because of his interest and involvement in the drug issue. Coats was selected to serve on the Senate conference committee which recently met with its House counterpart in an attempt to reconcile differences between the two bodies’ approaches to ADAMHA block grant money. "My Senate colleagues and I were determined not to allow the House distribution proposal to prevail giverr the strong

likelihood that Indiana would receive less ADAMHA funds and the larger states receive more than under current law," said Coats. “I am pleased to report we were successful in our efforts.” The House wanted to send a larger portion of the additional money to urban areas at the expense of Midwestern and rural states. The funding bill contains $415 million to be spent solely for drug abuse treatment through the ADAMHA block grant. This amount is added to the $790 million under current law for the block grant for a total of $1,205 billion. TCRSD to hold special public meeting The Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District will hold a special public meeting at 3 p m. on Dec. 7 at the Syracuse Town Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and take action on personnel matters, rental of sewer cleaning equipment, establishing procedures for purchases of materials, equipment and supplies; and capital charge and user fee collection procedures.

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Icy roads cause of accidents

Kosciusko County Police investigated the following accidents during the past week : Failure to yield the right of way and driver inattention was the cause of a two-vehicle accident Tuesday. Dec. 5, at 8:53 a.m.. at US 30 and CR 200W. Geraldine L. Stookey, 51, r 2 box 14. Leesburg, was traveling south on CR 200W in a 1984 Oldsmobile when she came to the intersection of US 30 and CR 200W. Stookey noted she stopped, looked both ways and then crossed over into the median, pulling out into the eastbound lane where she struck a 1984 Chevrolet, driven by John T Bell. 38, r 4 box 678, Warsaw. Stookey complained of pain to her head and lower leg. Damage was estimated up to $5,000 to each of the vehicles. Driver inattention was the cause of a one-vehicle accident Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 8:31 a.m.. on SR 15. north of CR 200N. Scott E. Butler. 19, r 1 box 159, Milford, was driving a 1988 Honda south on SR 15 when the car went off the west side of the road, running over a state highway sign. Damage to the vehicle was estimated at under S2OO. Improper passing and defective or failed brakes caused a two-vehicle accident Saturday. Dec. 2, at 12:02 p.m., at SR 15 and CR 1250 N. Nancy J. Berkeypile, 54, r 1, Milford, was traveling north on SR 15 in her 1980 Buick and was attempting to turn left onto CR 1250 N when she was struck by a 1978 Buick driven by Daniel E. Hunsberger, 18, 905 E. Walnut St.. Nappanee. Hunsberger told police he saw the left turn signal on the other vehicle. but when he attempted to put on the brakes of his vehicle, they failed. He said he panicked and attempted to pass the other vehicle on the left, sideswiping Berkeypile’s vehicle. Damage to Hunsberger’s vehicle was under s2oo\and up to SI,OOO to Berkeypile’s vehicle. One vehicle was involved in two

Letters to the editor

Clarifies school finances

Dear Editor: The November 29 issue of The Mail-Journal's "Under the Courthouse Dome" by Mr. Sharp includes information primarily about schools. Since the column dealt with school finance and that is a rather complex topic both for us and the public. I wish to clarify several points. 1. In addition to the 58 percent of our general fund budget spent for direct classroom instruction, another 14.5 percent is spent on library, guidance, building administrators. and fringe benefits for employees; another 16 percent is spent on heat, lights, cleaning, and daily maintenance. All are necessary for good education. 2. Schools have four specific funds for which specific tax levies are set and taxes are collected. They are: a. General Fund: Direct education for students. b. Transportation Fund. Transporting students to and from school c. Debt Service: Payment of debt for building similar to personal mortgage payments d. Cumulative Building Fund: For collecting money for facilities and equipment prior to purchase. Monies can not be transferred between funds. Expenditures from Debt Service or Cumulative Building have no impact on how ‘ many teachers can be hired with General Fund. New buildings have no impact on monies for teachers under present school finance laws. 3. The amount of money the school district can raise for the General Fund is determined to the dollar by the state The $16.6 million cost of the middle school will have no impact on the amount of money available to employ teachers or other personnel. 4. Those responsible for park and summer recreational programs in each of our three communities and the school corporation have cooperated for years with shared facilities. Recently, a youth soccer league has played on an area of the high school property which was prepared for use by patrons and the school working together. We all work with the same young people. Many school

accidents within minutes of each other on Saturday, Dec. 2. at 7:33 p.m.. on CR 700E south of CR 400 N. Icy road conditions were the cause of the accident. Orville E. Drake, Jr., 36, r 2 box 436A, Syracuse, was traveling south on CR 700E in a 1980 Ford truck and as he approached the curve, the truck was unable to negotiate the curve due to the icy road condition. The truck slid left of center and into the path of a 1985 Renault driven by Teri S. Senders, 26, 9043 Chapman Lake Dr., Warsaw. Senders was unable to avoid the collision due to the road conditions. Several minutes later William S. Hackleman, 41. r 1, Warsaw, was traveling north on CR 700E in a 1988 Chevrolet truck. He said as he approached the curve, he saw the road was obstructed by Senders' vehicle. When he tried to stop, the vehicle slid into Senders' vehicle. Damage to Drake’s vehicle was estimated up to SI,OOO. No damage to Senders' listed in the first accident. but under S2OO damage in the second incident. Damage was also estimated at under S2OO to Hackleman’s vehicle. Icy road conditions was also the cause of a one-vehicle accident Saturday. Dec. 2, at 5:12 p.m., at SR 13 and South Barbee Drive. Barbara K. Fort, 53. 11209 Eagle Dr.. Kokomo, was traveling south on SR 13 in a 1990 Buick when she lost control of the vehicle on the icy road. The car slid out of control and into a guard rail on the west side of SR 13. Damage was estimated up to SI,OOO to the car. Judy L. Hill, 30. r 1 box 495. Cromwell, suffered a contusion/bruise to her head following a one-vehicle accident Saturday. Dec. 2. at 3:53 p.m.. on CR 500E. north of CR 650 N. According to police. Hill was traveling south on CR 500E in her 197. Chevrolet when the right front tire dropped off the roadway, causing her to lose control of the car. The car went over an embankment hitting a tree. Damage was estimated up to $2,500 to the vehicle.

employees serve as coaches, park supporters, volunteers, league officials and the like Adult activities have a similar pattern. The adult basketball league is part of the community adult education program. Numerous requests have been made for the school district's cooperation in developing an adult softball league. Park departments, summer baseball league, youth center activities, adult leagues — all feature one common trait:

To the Syracuse community

Dear Editor: My greatest joy in having served as pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church in Syracuse for the past seven years has been to see individuals claim the ministries to which God has called them. Ron Sharp and others from the community brought Learning Adventures For Fun (LAFF i into being in the fall of 1983. It has, to date, offered 11. five Thursday morning series of classes for adults. It was Jane Stewart Lawshe's persistence that caused Mobile Meals to begin in Syracuse on March 21, 1984. This program has

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A deer on the roadway caused an accident Saturday, Dec. 2, at 1:55 am., on CR 200N, north of US 30. Melissa D. Hedington, 24, 118 E. Rochester St.. Akron, was traveling south on CR 200N in her 1981 Toyota when she saw a deer standing in the roadway. She told police she swerved to miss the deer and lost control of her vehicle. causing it to go into a ditch and roll. Damage was estimated up to $2,500. A 1987 Dodge was damaged when a deer ran into its path and the driver. Penny S. Hoover, 24. r 1 box 97. Milford, could not avoid the accident The accident occurred on Wednesday. Nov. 29. at 6:30 pm.. on CR 300E, north of C R 110 ON. Damage was estimated up to $2,500 to the vehicle. A truck/deer accident was reported at 5:46 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28. on SR 13. south of CR 900 N. Michael Ousley, 29, r 1 box 255. Leesburg, was traveling south on SR 13 in his 1988 Toyota pick-up truck when a deer ran out in front of the vehicle and was struck. Damage was estimated up to $2,500 to the truck. Another truck/deer accident occurred at 6:10 p.m.. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, on CR 1000 N, west of SR 13. Sadie Allen. 41. P.O. Box 242. Syracuse, was traveling east in her 1988 Ford Bronco when a deer ran out from the north side of the road hitting her vehicle. Damage was estimated up to $2,500. Medical treatment was refused by Tiffany J. Miller, 10, P.O. Box 277. Syracuse, following a onevehicle accident. Tuesday, Nov. 14. at 5:04 p.m., on the Syra-Web Road, south of CR 1200 N. Miller suffered minor bleeding to the face. She was a passenger in a 1989 Ford driven by Christina A. Liberti, 17. 207 W. Main St., Syracuse. Liberti told police she was southbound on the Syra-Web Road and became distracted. The right wheel of the car went off the road causing it to go down a hill and into a tree. Damage to the vehicle, registered to Walkerton Ford. Inc., Walkerton, was estimated up to $2,500.

cooperative effort between and among them and the school. Each has its identity. All share resources. The many changes of recent years in school finance can be confusing However, we do know that cooperation among all who provide services at taxpayer expense is essential if our area is to continue to enjoy growth in population and services at a reasonable cost. Roger Thornton Superintendent

delivered meals weekdays since. Both of these ministries were and are encouraged, supported and promoted by the Syracuse/Wawasee Ministerial Association. Syracuse is fortunate to have a ministerial association of clergy and laity that is in fact "one in Christ. ” My prayer for you who live in Syracuse is that you will individually claim the ongoing and new ministries to which God calls you. And I know from my own experience that your ministerial association will cheer you on. Appreciatively. Rev. David C Maish

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

y (Continued from page 4) Calvin Kline. “The kids seem to look forward to class each week and the class participation has been great.” There are 102 students who are taking the program taught by Kline on Tuesda; and Wednesday of each week. The program started in October and is to run for 18 weeks.

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Roemer encourages new solutions

Tim Roemer, Third District Democratic Congressional candidate, encouraged President Bush and Soviet leader Gorbachev to approach the Malta Conference with new innovative ideas to the exciting challenges occurring in Eastern Europe He said creative answers which do not necessarily cost money could result in increased trade between Eastern Bloc nations, the Soviets and the United States. “Liberty and freedom are breaking out all over Eastern Europe,” Roemer stated “We should encourage this development with more support for democracy, such as expanding our Peace Corps presence, developing a Business Corps of young business students to send

Five booked on charges

The following persons were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail recently: Kenneth Leßoy Zollinger, 55. r 3 box 2188, Syracuse, was charged with driving while suspended and held on $225 bond. Steven Ray Miller. 20, 311 E. Fourth St.. Milford, was booked on a charge of probation violation and held on $4,000. Tracy Allen Anderson, 21, 304 Medusa St., Apt. A-4. Syracuse, was charged with driving a vehi-

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Nancy Pratt. Syracuse Police matron and assistant in the D A R E. Program, noted she has been told by parents they are getting a lot of good feed back from the kids at home and will support the program The photo below shows Officer Kline during one of the D.A.R.E. classes.

into Eastern Europe, and enhancing our educational exchange programs.” Roemer went on to say that as we have viewed the demonstrations for greater voting rights and freedoms, the United States could help facilitate some of the other institutions of democracy. Educational and cultural exchanges would improve potential trade benefits for the U.S. as well as promote a free market economy. Such exchanges would also expand our young peoples' understanding of the world and increase their language skills. Locally. Roemer pointed out that educational exchange programs at Notre Dame and Saint Mary's involve approximately 300 students. None of these pro-

cle under the influence of alcohol and driving while suspended. Bond was set at $350. Lee Ann Davies, 31, r 1 box 1998, Leesburg, was booked on a charge of driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Bond was set at $350. Teresa Kay Cyr. 27, ,17340 CR '’4B! Syracuse, was chargted l with' driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and driving while suspended. She was held on $350 bond.

grams, however, are located in Eastern Europe. He went on to note that out of 500 colleges and universities in the United States who have exchange programs, there are only eight programs with the Soviet Union and handful with the Eastern European nations. Roemer said that educational business exchanges or a Business Corps formed in partnership with U.S. business opportunitjes and new ventures abroad. “Let's encourage young business students to learn the future of trade on the streets of Warsaw rather than just on the floor of Wall Street.” “If the U.S. can establish educational and business practices now, we can help foster democracy as well as create new markets for U.S. products. I believe this increased activity could have a very positive impact on our economy,” Roemer said.

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