The Hometown Treasure August 2011 | Page 20

August 2011 Phone: [phone] • Fax [phone] • The Hometown Treasure Topeka Town News — From The Clerk’s Desk by DeWayne Bontrager, Town Clerk We are pleased to report the recent message from Debi Kennedy, Community Outreach Coordinator for Francine’s Friends Mobil Mammography. “It was a great day for our first visit to Topeka. We were able to screen 14 women, 12 of which were funded through Francine’s Friends program. It shows that there is truly a need in Topeka and I would love to have the opportunity to do this on an annual basis.” Debi and I have started planning on the next appearance in Topeka. The 700 South project is coming to completion. The final striping, berming, seeding, etc will take some time. We commend API Construction for their commitment and steady work in getting the paving done ahead of schedule. By now, most of us have already forgotten the inconvenience during construction. The Common Wage and Construction Committee meeting was held July 28 in the Town Hall in preparation for the South Main Street water line replacement and some paving. Another short term inconvenience. This project is essential in maintaining water supply up to date. This line was put in place in 1926 and is aging (needs replacing for residential/industrial water supply) and adequate fire protection along with the highly rated Fire Department which gives a preferred rate on all insurance premiums. The Town Council and Water Supt. plan continuously on these water improvements. Devon Weaver, CTp, CQPA 260 D North Village Dr. Shipshewana, IN 46565 [email protected] Office: 260.768.4760 Cell: 260.768.7198 Fax: [phone] Willard Kauffman Real Estate Fiduciary Page 20 Take notice of the flowers and landscape in Parks and East Lake Street (Town Hall). Rachael Schrock is to be commended for her work. So often we take for granted this work since we see it every day. Take time to thank and encourage Rachael. People from other communities have stopped in the office to comment on the beauty the flowers provide. Keep in mind the Town Convention to be held the second week in August. Exact date has not yet been determined. Watch for posters and notices for time, date, and location. Several residents have filed for the Clerk-Treasurer position and two Town Council positions. All of the positions open are for four year terms. Registered voters and residents are eligible to vote. Plan to attend. These candidates appreciate your support. During these hot summer months we remind you that Topeka has summer sewage rates during July, August, and September. The August, September, and October billing will not exceed January, February and March billing of that year. That should help when you water lawn/garden, wash car, etc. School begins in session late August. New traffic challenges. Be alert. “If all my possessions were taken from me with one exception, I would choose to keep the power of communication, for by it I would soon regain all the rest.” 2134 Elkhart Rd. Goshen, Indiana 46526 Office: [phone] Mobile: [phone] Toll Free: [phone] Email: [email protected] Each office independently owned and operated. Ryan Miller Glen Miller Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-1