The Hometown Treasure March 2012 | Page 33

Topeka Town News The first two months of the new year have been used to reorganize within the town and to get acquainted to the new people coming on the board. January board meetings were used for the appointments of the new board members and a clerk/treasurer, and getting all paper work in order. The new year has also brought new changes in how the office is run. We have had new software installed to help with record keeping and billing. You have probably noticed that your water bills are a little different, which is in part from the software changes. Bills will look somewhat similar, but have more detail to them. As you may have noticed, this winter has so far been out of the norm. With the up and down temperatures along with the rain and snow, it’s been rough on the roads and the usual potholes have started to appear. You will see the street department out filling them the best they can until the weather breaks and they can be fixed more permanently. Please watch for the employees on the streets. The town is also working on the projects for the upcoming year, which will involve some paving, along with the replacement of water and sewer lines. This is a normal part of keeping the aging infrastructure of the town running as smooth as possible. Papers were signed by all parties involved with the West Lake street project and made it final. I would like to thank all the people involved for a job well done, and thank the town’s past board members, clerk/treasurer, and town manager for their work in getting the job started and completed. It has been a 4-5 year project. The road has been a great addition for the businesses and residents of Topeka, bringing better traffic flow, and safety. You may have also noticed the by Ron Eash addition of an office at the water plant. We added this in order to provide more space. The government is going “green” and therefore more paper work is being filed online. A room for a desk and computer away from the motors and tanks of the plant was needed. Yoder Insurance Agency, LLC. Exceeding Expectations www.YoderIns.com 260-768-4547 8015 W US 20 • Shipshewana, IN NW Corner of SR 5 & US 20 March the Mercantile Mile! Free Fitness Indoors At the Davis Mercantile, Shipshewana, IN Orders! ur Marching Heels for yo t Head over iveaway • Check in a for weekly g • Qualify arch 29th rawing on M rand Prize D alify for a G • Qu Lower Level Walkers may walk 9-5 daily. SPONSORED BY The Davis Mercantile Need a boost? Need inspiration? Want to find out how to make healthy lifestyle changes? Join Laurie from 4pm - 5pm on Thursdays in March to identify your first steps toward reaching healthy goals. Like us on facebook for specific topics and for inspirational tips and activities. For more information call H ead Over heels at 260-768-7764 The Hometown Treasure · Mar. ‘12 · pg 31