For Immediate Release

Date: 4/10/07
Contact Person: Laura Vidal

Phone: 317-789-4200

Local Woman Wins Award

Maxine Baker, Clerk Treasurer for the Town of Lagro, was awarded "Clerk Treasurer of the Year" from Alliance of Indiana Rural Water during their Spring Conference held in Bloomington, IN on March 20^th.

Maxine has lived in the community for 53 years and has served as their Clerk Treasurer for the past 34 years. She has three children, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is a member of the Indiana League of Municipal-Treasurers, National Association of Clerk Treasurers, and a 50 year member of the American Legion. She enjoys volunteering at the local community center, spending time with her family, reading, crossword puzzles, crocheting and making holiday treats for family and friends.

The Alliance of Indiana Rural Water is one of the primary providers of training for water system and wastewater system Operators, as well as support for City Officials, Office Personnel and Managers. The organization supplies up-to-date, accurate information on system requirements from IDEM and EPA for water and wastewater systems, providing a valuable meeting ground for system operators and regulatory agencies. The Alliance also provides on-site technical assistance and training to the water and wastewater systems of Indiana on a daily basis.