The Hometown Treasure November 2011 | Page 10

Topeka Town News Reflecting on the past few months. The 700 W road project is now complete with the ribbon cutting on September 22 with EDA officials from Chicago participating. This project was funded with a EDA grant totaling $2,050,250. 60% EDA funding 40% local funding. API Construction, LaOtto was the firm doing the construction. Authentic Mexican Food & American Breakfast • Daily Lunch Specials • Come & enjoy the Chimi Acapulco! Sponsor a puzzle! call us at 260.463.4901 to learn more Your Business 123 Road Rd. • Hometown, IN • 555.867.5309 Sponsored by to the puzzle on page 29. S L E P N A U R O R A R R E C E I P T A G V I E W C W I N P S B C A C T O L O O N E D I T O R E S P U A D S N T T S U N L G E T M B T I R E C E I V A B L E S V R N I E S R G R A P H I C Solution Clueless Crossword By Melissa By ler 110 Redman Dr. Topeka, IN 46571 260-593-0173 pg 8 · The Hometown Treasure · Nov. ‘11 Though it was a little inconvenient for a while, the project was completed ahead of schedule, as well as over $200,000 under the estimated cost. DLZ was the engineering firm that engineered and prepared the documents. We already tend to forget how rough the road was to drive on before reconstruction. Other projects in progress was the installation of the 8 inch water main on South Main St. This improves the volume for increased fire protection and safer water consumption. The old line was put in place in 1926 and had lead joints. Now that is behind us. Another street improvement is scheduled. We will be repaving South Main Street, south of the old viaduct to the corporation limits and we will also be paving Hawpatch Drive in the industrial park. The Town Council adopted the 2012 budget the in amount of $2,147,150 which was submitted by Dewayne Bontrager electronically to DLGF and notice of receipt arrived at the Clerk’s office on 10/17/11. All funds are now transmitted electronically. We welcome Jarrett Kauffman as new street employee. Jarrett has a lot of experience using industrial equipment. Jarrett will be your caretaker of streets (sweeping, snow plowing, etc.) and will also be involved with other employees in various departments. Topeka town employees work together as a team and assist each other. When you see Jarrett, welcome him. This Thanksgiving, take time to give thanks for the abundance of the land and this home community. Take time to breathe the fresh air. Recent visitors in the community thought it was spooky because it was so quiet in the evening hours. This is a blessing we tend to take for granted. Investment Strategies. One-On-ONe Advice STEVEN M. WEIGEL Financial Advisor 206 S. Detroit St. * LaGrange, IN 46761 260-463-8473 MATT RANG Financial Advisor 117 N Main * Wolcottville, IN 260-854-3116 DAVID SANDS Financial Advisor 902 Lincolnway South * Ligonier, IN 46767 260-894-9912 SHELDON Q. SHROCK Financial Advisor 160 N Morton St. * Shipshewana, IN 46565 260-768-4348 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Making Sense of Investing