Women's Symposium Scheduled In Winona Lake

The 2000 Women's Symposium is planned for Saturday from 8 a.m.to 3 p.m.at Westminster Hall, Winona Lake. Health screenings will begin at 8 a.m.More than 50 exhibitor booths will open at 8:30 a.m.and the speakers will begin at 9:30 a.m.Sessions include "Women's Health Prevention: Living and Feeling Your Best" by Dr.Erin Jungbauer; "Timeless Beauty: Looking Great At Any Age" by Dr.Edward Sarkisian and a regional Estee Lauder representative; "Bon Appetit: Heart Healthy Cooking Demonstration" by chef Nancy Sideris of Mosaique Restaurant; a fashion show featuring seasonal styles from J.C.Penney, Stage, Elder Beerman and Weekenders; "More Than Hot Flashes: Menopause and Estrogen Replacement Therapy" by Dr.Lori Zimmerman; and "The Doctor's In: Health Panel Discussion." A harpist will play, door prizes will be provided and refreshments will be served. Free health screenings include blood pressure, osteoporosis testing and body fat composition.

Candy Collection Exceeds Expectations

When Jane Holmes contacted the Times-Union a couple of months ago, asking the community for candy for the troops, she didn't quite expect all the sweetness she received. Holmes planned to send her son, Army soldier Nicholas Patterson, a nice Christmas package featuring a variety of candy. She hoped to also send treats, in quart-sized bags, to her son's associates - other service men and women.At the end of September her goal was 800 packages. She sent 1,667 goody bags in 21 large shipping boxes Nov.6. "It was far bigger than I ever expected," the DePuy employee said. Donations of candy and other items poured into the collection boxes set up at DePuy.Much to her surprise, DePuy paid for shipping, too. Lakeview Middle School students collected candy for weeks.Elementary school children wrote letters (which they hope are answered).Prayers were tucked into each bag, too. Donations came from area stores and the hospital.

Mishler To Seek Re-Election

State Senator Ryan Mishler is seeking a second term for the District 9 seat in the May 6 primary.

Zoners Table American Water Variance Request

Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals Thursday tabled a variance from development standards request to allow Indiana American Water to install a water pump station on Union Street.

Hodges Subdivision Residents Get Trail Update

Hodges Subdivison residents had the opportunity Tuesday night to hear an update on the second phase of the Beyer Farm Trail during an information meeting at city hall.

PUBLIC NOTICE - KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - JUNE 9 EXCEPTIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE - KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - JUNE 10 VARIANCES

County Approves Vacation Petition

Kosciusko County Commissioners approved the vacation of a portion of land between Eli Lily Road and the old Eli Lily Road Tuesday.

New Lead Paint Rule

Editor, Times-Union:I thought this letter may be beneficial to many of your readers, especially those who own pre-1978 homes and plan on renovating those homes, and also to contractors as well, for a heads-up and head start.

County Hears Update On GIS

Officials may soon move forward on a project to update Kosciusko County's geographic information system.

City OKs Cuts From 2007 Budget Totaling $414,700

Warsaw City Council approved line two budget cuts for 2007 during a special meeting Friday.

Residents Gather To Celebrate Life Of Martin Luther King

Nearly 200 people gathered Monday at Rodeheaver Auditorium in Winona Lake to celebrate the life of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. Part of that celebration included a rousing musical program by the Y-Zone Gospel Choir, an enthusiastic and talented group of teen-agers from Indianapolis.The Y-Zone also gave a program at Rodeheaver Sunday evening. Another feature of the program was the presentation of academic excellence awards by the Committee to Commemorate Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.Inc.The first-place award of $1,000 went to Joshiekka Outlaw, a graduate of Warsaw Community High School and a sophomore at Notre Dame.She wants to attend law school and eventually go into politics, and was recognized for her academic work and for her volunteer efforts.Second place went to Sarah Eisenhour, a Whitko High School graduate and a sophomore at Goshen College.Eisenhour, who plans on becoming a pediatrician, also was noted for her volunteer work.

WCDC To Hear Report On 5-Year Plan For Downtown

Members of the downtown Warsaw community look forward to this evening's report from HyettPalma Inc. Operated by consultants Doyle Hyett and Dolores Palma, based in Virginia, the firm will provide a five-year market-driven course of action for the private and public sectors. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m.in the Kosciusko County Courthouse's old courtroom. The company specializes in the economic renaissance of downtowns and older business districts. It will be up to the public and private sectors to follow the recommendations provided by the firm. In November the partners held a day-long series of scheduled interviews.An evening session brought citizens together to discuss the city's image and the goods and services it provides.

Warsaw Planners Eyeing 2 Plats

Two property owners will be able to increase their lot size and subdivide to construct a home if they receive preliminary and final plat approval tonight. The Warsaw Plan Commission will review two preliminary and final plats for approval tonight for locations west of the CR 350N and Ind.15 intersection, and 1810 N.Bay Drive. The purpose of the plat approval at CR 350N and Ind.15 is for the partial replat of 39 lots at Northwest Woods at the Crossing. The general location of the property to be subdivided is on Sheldon Drive, west of Ind.15. Petitioner David Carey submitted the final plat in June 2005, at which time it was approved and construction on the project began soon after the meeting.Since that time, he has decided to increase the average lot size within the subdivision in order to better meet the market he wishes to attract.

Winona Lake Planners OK Limits On Sex Businesses

WINONA LAKE - If someone wants to open a massage parlor or other adult-oriented business, they need to look somewhere else besides here. That's the message the Winona Lake Plan Commission is recommending the Winona Lake Town Council send to all prospective owners of massage parlors, topless bars, and tattoo parlors. The commission approved a recommendation Tuesday that would restrict such businesses to the commercial or industrial zoning classification, and would prohibit sexually-oriented businesses from within 500 feet of a residential, church, school or day care use.Tattoo parlors would have a 400-foot restriction. The measure was approved approved 4-0, with Commissioner Kim Endicott abstaining.

Jones New CCS Director

Lewis Jones was named executive director of Combined Community Services, a post he's delighted to have. "I'm blessed to lead an agency that helps thousands of people get a hand up out of poverty.I take the CCS motto of 'neighbors helping neighbors' very seriously." The organization, established in 1984, provides emergency food, clothing and utility bill assistance. CCS coordinates Project Independence, a mentoring program that helps low income families achieve economic independence through education. Jones said he will be involved with securing more programs, doing some strategic planning and carrying out initiatives.

Taste Of The Lakes Set For Sept. 18

The Tippecanoe Environmental Lake and Watershed Foundation plans an evening of food and drink served by some of the finest restaurants in Kosciusko County. The second annual Taste of the Lakes is Sept.18, from 2 to 5 pm, in the North Webster Community Center.Advance tickets are $15, available at the A-1 Maytag Appliance Center, 4671 Ind.13, North Webster, and the North Webster Community Center office.Tickets also will be available at the door for $20.Tickets for kids 8 and younger are $10.Tickets are limited. Sample specialty dishes from area restaurants such as Noa Noa, Barbee Landing, The Blue Lion, Hacienda, Big Apple Bagel, Subway, Neva's Place, Channel Marker, Chi Am, Hacienda, Pirates Cove and more.A cash bar hosted by Ye Olde Pub will be available.Buy a raffle ticket and take a chance to win an O'Brien Rail wakeboard with bindings, valued at $250.You don't have to be present to win, but you do have to buy your ticket the night of the event.

Animal Welfare League announces takeover

The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County met Tuesday night with a new mission - operating the county animal shelter. "The commissioners have agreed today to turn over the shelter to the Animal Welfare League and to assist you with an annual donation of $30,000," Ron Robinson, county human resources director, announced to the group. The official start date for the AWL takeover of the shelter will be Nov.1, Robinson said.Also under the agreement the county will continue to pay the maintenance costs of the building and the employee costs of Animal Control Officer Jerry Clase.

Scouts Landscape KC Depot

The KC Depot was recently landscaped as an Eagle Scout project organized by Scout Thomas Friddle, Warsaw, the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management board heard Tuesday. Executive director Sue Studebaker said the work cost the district less than $250 and several companies donated items for the project. Studebaker said the Office of Indiana State Chemist is offering a free service to collect and dispose of pesticides brought by certified applicators Sept.15.This collection is not open to the general public as large amounts of preregistered pesticides are expected. The board also: • Approved a 2005 budget of $271,113. Salaries and benefits totaled $59,033; $7,360 for supplies; and $188,420 for services, which include $103,000 for recycling services. • Heard Studebaker did not attend a household waste operator recertification training conference in Florida and plans to attend an educator's conference in Anderson next week.

Claypool Good Neighbors Set To Repair Sidewalk

CLAYPOOL - The Good Neighbors are busy planning a new stretch of sidewalk on Railroad Street from Section to Calhoun in the next few weeks. "There was an accident here recently," said Paul Burkey of the dipping and twisting stretch of broken cement."A little girl fell off her bike and required 17 stitches after the accident." So the Good Neighbors, who have been making modest repairs and improvements throughout the community, saw a sidewalk in need of straightening. To assist them financially the Kosciusko Community Foundation is providing a grant from unrestricted funds, said KCF's Stephanie Overbey. "It's nice to be in Claypool," she said.Good Neighbors are people who just work to get things done.They're people getting together to do nice things for their town." The group has $2,500 on hand for the sidewalk project which will include another sidewalk on Section Street where none now exists.