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By Grace Chambly | Tuesday, July 08, 2008 | (No comments posted.)
The Wanatah Historical Society Museum has issued the second volume of "Wanatah, Indiana -- A Pictorial History." The cost is $22, which includes postage. It can be ordered from the Wanatah Historical Society, 106 Sprunger Drive, Wanatah, IN 46390.
The historical society's museum, located off Cross Street behind the grain elevator and next to the Amtrak railroad, is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until September. There is no charge for entry. A large quantity of railroad memorabilia is available for railroad buffs.
The society meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at Wanatah Town Hall, 104 N. Main St. Meetings are open to all residents interested in early Wanatah history.
Town council offers report
The Wanatah Town Council reported all rental spaces at the former REMC building currently are occupied. Income generated from the rent totals about $23,000. Businesses at the site are the Wanatah Library, Studio 46390, a beauty shop, A Perfect Ten, Under the Sun Tanning Salon and The Clothing Tree.
The council approved insurance coverage for the town equipment and buildings with First Source Insurance with Bob Lindimeyer as agent. Capstone Insurance was the losing bidder.
Total revenue from building permits issued was $145.
The council approved an addendum to the ordinance for a personnel committee.
Plans were discussed about meetings for the 2009 budget.
Discussion was made on health insurance for town employees. Blue Cross/Blue Shield was accepted on a monthly basis, and another quote for this coverage will be sought.
LaCrosse council plans meeting
The LaCrosse Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. July 14 at the LaCrosse Town Hall, 13 N. Washington St. Meetings are open to the public.
All opinions expressed solely are those of the writer. Grace Chambly is the Wanatah/LaCrosse correspondent.
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