Wanda English Burnett, Editor

The February Sunman Town Council meeting began with a moment of silence for Jack Kellerman who was the Sunman town attorney for more than 30 years. He was remembered as a person who loved to talk to people from all walks of life. He will be greatly missed by the Sunman Town Council. Amy Streator, a member of the Kellerman Law Firm, was appointed as the new town attorney.

The name change for Eastern Avenue was again considered. Ken Hylton, Ripley County Veterans Officer, stated that the POW/MIA program is requesting that communities find a way to memorialize all veterans killed while in action. Hylton contacted Senator Dick Lugar’s office and was told that several Indiana towns are considering name changes for streets. He reported the Sunman Legion currently has 200 members and 14 servicemen who have been killed in action. The idea would be to change Eastern Avenue to Veterans Way and have a plaque erected with the names of those killed in action.

Those residents of Eastern Avenue who oppose the name change were very much in favor of honoring the veterans, but thought it would be inconvenient to have their addresses changed. There are approximately 44 homes and businesses along Eastern Avenue. They suggested that the actual driveway to the legion be named Veterans Way. Another suggestion was that no change be made until the street is repaired. After much discussion, the item was tabled.

In other business:

• The following changes were made to the Policy and Procedures Manual: employees will be entitled to five sick days during the calendar year and the day following Thanksgiving will be a day off.

• Wayne Jenner, who was again elected as president, signed the 2008 agreement with LifeTime Resources in the amount of $1,100.

• Council met with Janice Hosmer on March 11 to further discuss the Pandemic flu plan.

• Carl Bruns, town superintendent, reported the town has received a small grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation to purchase paint and signage for the railroad crossings on the side streets.

• Larry Weiler, manager of Raintree Terrace, stated the engineered ditch on their property still is not mowable.

• Marshal Bill Dramann reported 18 calls for service, 7 outside agency assistance, and 61 reserve officer hours.

All three council members were present: Wayne Jenner, John Campbell and Mike Wolffe. Also present to advice the council were Clerk-Treasurer Kris Schneider and Attorney Amy Streator. The next regular meeting will be March 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunman Town Hall