Planners Deny Rezone Request
It doesn't matter what Daniel J.Conley's plans are for his property in Plain Township. At the meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission Wednesday, he was denied his request to rezone 20 acres from an agricultural district to an agricultural two district because of what might occur in the future.His property is north of CR 300N and east of CR 200W. Downsizing within Zimmer created a need for Conley to change his retirement plans.He wanted to build on five of the 20 acres, and then sell the house and five acres. He would then retire on the rest of the 15 acres.Conley also said he would make sure that the property always stays in the hands of his family. "I have absolutely no intention of subdividing that into lots," Conley told the APC. A pond would be built on the east side to help with drainage problems.In addition, a 2-1/2- foot trench, 600 feet long, would be dug to help with water runoff problems.
Blessed
Editor, Times-Union: Ever Since April 2002, I have been a resident at Retired Tigers. I was born and raised in this county on a farm at the Kosciusko-Whitley county line by two of the finest, most loving and caring parents this eldest of four siblings could ever hope to be blessed with.
Claypool To Install Storm Drains
CLAYPOOL - The town is preparing to install storm drains and spoke to Stuart Savka of Triad Associates Inc.regarding the project at Monday's town council meeting. The engineer outlined the work to be done, saying a basic plan must be completed and submitted to the Indiana Department of Environmental management for approval. The Conrail railroad crossings at Church, Railroad and Walnut street crossings are permanently closed now and lights and gates have been installed at the Section and Clay street crossings.An access road is installed from Church Street to CR 200W. The Harrison Street crossing also will be closed; however, railroad and emergency services personnel may use it in need. The closings and improvements were part of a 1999 contract with the railroad company. Initially Conrail also agreed to demolish buildings on the old grainery site, work which has not been done.
Wawasee Student Builders Host Open House May 26
SYRACUSE - Wawasee High School Building Trades will host an open house May 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. The public is invited to tour the project home at 4456 E.Fox Run, Syracuse, just south of Wawasee High School in Fox Run Addition.The house is being built for Ken and Denna Lukas. House plans by Design Basics Inc.is this year's project home and is approximately 2,700 square feet.The front porch and arched windows provide a country feel.The 15-foot high arched openings to a great room provides a spacious view of the fireplace.The formal dining room is accessible from the large island kitchen.French doors in the breakfast room open to a versatile office.There is a utility area off the kitchen featuring access to the three-car garage, bath and laundry room.Entering the master suite, there is a built-in dresser/linen shelf, two closets and corner whirlpool tub adjacent the water closet.On the upper level there are three bedrooms and a full bath.
Rensberger Faces Ruppel In State Representative Race
Larry Rensberger is running for office for one of the usual reasons, dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs. His ire is such that he's switched political parties, from Republican to Democrat, and running against seven term State Representative Bill Ruppel for the District 22 seat. It was Ruppel's swing vote for Daylight Savings Time, which passed the House, 51 to 47, and the license branch closing in Syracuse that brought the 67-year-old out of semi-retirement and onto the political trail. "I had no plan to do this," Rensberger said of his candidacy."My plan was to get behind someone else, find someone to run against Bill Ruppel." The challenge had to come from the Democrat Party, so Rensberger registered as a Democrat and became a District 22 candidate.He received more votes (303 to 136) than Allan Dunnagan of Wabash in the May primary.
Township Trustee Retires After 24 Years Of Service
NORTH WEBSTER - After 24 years as the Tippecanoe Township trustee, Richard Mitchell is calling it quits when his term finishes at the end of this year. He ran for the position - his first - in 1978 and then took office in 1979. Of course, he's not planning to get away from the trustee's office completely.He said he plans to run for the township advisory board so that whoever takes over for him will have help to make it a smooth transition. "I have to get elected first," he said.
Warsaw Hosts First Work Force Seminar
Approximately 30 people from the Warsaw area attended the Indiana Work Force Development seminar Wednesday at the Ramada Inn, Warsaw. Northern Indiana Work Force Investment Board President Juan Manigault's assistant, Kathryn Thomas, said "the process is one that will continue on through this year." The seminar is basically a "county forum to get some feedback from the community and the information that we gather in these county forums" will be used to form a strategic plan to assess potential problems in the work force, according to Thomas. Thomas said Indiana Work Force will be "meeting with focus groups and individual one-on-ones in the area to get feedback and to see where potential problems are." She said the strategic plan will be complete around Labor Day. The forums take place in St.Joe, Elkhart, Kosciusko and Marshall counties.
Valley Offers Retirement Deals
AKRON - Hoping to help reduce expenses, the Tippecanoe Valley School Board Thursday approved a motion to offer eligible teachers a retirement incentive program.
Retirees could face benefit reductions
On Nov.9, Dana Corp., as part of its plans to emerge from bankruptcy as a "financially viable" company, announced proposed cost reductions, including decreasing retiree health and welfare costs. Assets in Dana's pension plans are protected by federal law.Dana is in compliance with the contribution requirements of ERISA and IRS regulations, and expects to continue to make all required pension contributions, according to Dana Corp.Any planned merger of pension plans will not affect the design or calculation of benefits under the individual plans, and will not impact the payment of benefits to retirees.
Washington Elementary Teacher Retires After 38 Years
Once a student at Washington Elementary School, Millie Horn Andrews has retired as a teacher from her alma mater after 38 years.
KYLA Holds Leadership And Team Building Workshop
The Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy (KYLA) held their November meeting at Creighton’s meeting room, The Roost.
Recruits See Benefits In Joining National Guard
Joining the Indiana Army National Guard is a six-year drilling process which nine local recruits have already started.Thursday evening, the Guardsmen sat down at the Warsaw Armory to talk about why they joined and what they expect to get out of serving their state and country.
It’s A Good Idea To Have A Plan When Coping With Market Volatility
The volatility rollercoaster usually is accompanied by an emotional rollercoaster, and this is precisely the time it’s important to have a plan and to stick with it.
