Bad Back Short-Circuits Fields' 4-Year Plan

SOUTH WHITLEY -ÊRumors are part of society.Fred Fields lives in that society.He has heard the rumors. In a Thursday morning interview, he talked about those rumors and why he is no longer Whitko's varsity boys basketball coach. Whitko Athletic Director John Mohr announced Fields' resignation Tuesday morning.In his release, Mohr wrote, "This (resignation) is a result of his (Fields') recent back surgery last January and the uncertainty of the time needed for a full recovery." Fields echoed the same reasons. "I resigned," he said."I have no take.The take is there is probably a 60 percent chance next fall I will be fully recovered and a 40 percent chance I won't be.

McIntosh Brings Bus Tour To Warsaw On Monday

Republican candidate for governor, Congressman David McIntosh, stopped at the Kosciusko County courthouse Monday with State Senator and Republican candidate for Lt.Gov., Murray Clark, and Republican candidate for Attorney General, Steve Carter, as part of their 35-city bus tour, The New Leadership Express. The tour started Friday and is scheduled for seven days. "We're basically going to hit every corner of the state," said Leah Dietrick, McIntosh's deputy press secretary. McIntosh, Clark and Carter greeted spectators and each made a little speech in front of the courthouse. "What (McIntosh) will bring back is integrity, is honesty, is public credibility," said Clark.

Warsaw Plan Commission OKs TIF Plan Amendment Resolution

Valley Honors Retirees

MENTONE – Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. Monday night recognized three retiring teachers and its retiring school resource officer during the school board meeting.

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Edmond To Retire After 24 Years At Sewage Dept.

Twelve days ago, Jane Edmond's husband, Jeff, sent her a dozen roses at work.She was instructed to bring one home each day as a countdown to her retirement as Warsaw's sewage collection department head for the last 24 years. Her well-laid plans were to leave today, take five weeks of vacation and come back in March for one last week. When an electrical transformer exploded on the public works property a week ago, the damage shut down the building's computer server and denied operators access to stored information. Edmond was asked to stay on an additional week to help the office catch up.

You Can’t Beg Or Bargain For Salvation; It Only Comes Through His Mercy

1994 was a tough year for me.

City Council Gives OK To Ordinances, Resolutions For Development Projects

Ordinances and resolutions before the Warsaw Common Council Monday had to do with ongoing or potential future development projects at the former Gatke, Owen’s and Marsh sites.

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Following These Year-End Tax Tips Can Help Minimize Your Taxable Income

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Grand Opening This Weekend for College Student's Antique Store

PIERCETON – When a building became available early this year for a refurbished furniture and antique store, Kelsea McDonald made a dramatic change of plans.

Winona Lake Seeking Town Marshal

WINONA LAKE – The Town of Winona Lake is looking for its next town marshal.

Letters to the Editor 01-04-2002

- Good Kids - Congrats, Tom - School Board - Basic Values - Legal System Good Kids Editor, Times-Union: This is an open letter to the Tippecanoe Valley varsity boys basketball team and manager: We hear so many negative things about our youth of today that I wanted to share a very positive moment.

Council Updated On County ARPA Projects

County Administrator Marsha McSherry gave the Kosciusko County Council updates Thursday on three projects the county is doing using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

Merit Board Updated On Retirement Plans For Deputies

Remember When 10.15.2009

10 Years Ago October 15 1999 After graduation, students and teachers may never cross paths again. Other times, their lives may become joined like the interlocking logs of a cabin. Tippecanoe Valley building trades teacher Ken Murphy and 19 of his former students will come together Saturday to build a 20-foot by 24-foot building for Camp CO Mollenhour, Silver Lake. "They plan to have it completed in one day. It's going to be a kind of laboring, reunion day." Murphy, Camp C.O. Mollenhour president, said. 25 Years Ago October 15 1984 Chris Schenkel, veteran ABC-TV sportscaster who lives at Tippecanoe Lake, paid a surprise visit to his former teacher, Lucille Kehler, as she was autographing her book "Back to Basics," at Cox Studio recently. Mrs. Kehler had Schenkel as a student at his home town of Bippus, where she began her teaching career. He congratulated her on her book and they enjoyed the exchange of many memories and news of mutual friends. 50 Years Ago October 15 1959 Ladies of the Knights, newly organized auxiliary to the Knights of Columbus, has 37 charter members from Warsaw, Silver Lake, Pierceton and Syracuse who meet one evening a month at the REMC building. Officers of the group, recently installed by Rev. L.T. Reddington, are Mrs. Ray DeFabio, president; Mrs. Steve Dzuba, vice president; Mrs. Richard Galham, secretary, and Mrs. William Meyers, treasurer. Trustees are Mrs. Edward Rosswurm, Mrs. Donald Lichtfuss and Mrs. Lawrence Castaldi. October 15 1934 A delightful chop suey supper was given by Mrs. Gael Munson and Mrs. F.C. Lynch at the former's home for 23 Presbyterian ladies. This was one of a series of entertainments, which the ladies are giving. The Munson home was beautifully decorated with fall flowers, and an enjoyable time was had by all.

Milford Studying Annexation Request

MILFORD - A proposal for the voluntary annexation of property topped the Milford Town Council meeting Monday.

Mentone Elementary Patrons Concerned About School Violence

MENTONE -ÊIs Mentone Elementary becoming too violent? Several parents of Mentone Elementary students think it may be.And they said an alternative school for disruptive students may be the solution. Sherrill Hamman, a parent representing a small group of parents, told the school board, "We would like to share with you some of the concerns we have about our children's safety and their right to an optimal learning environment." First, she said, the problems in no way reflect on retiring Mentone Elementary principal Jack Fisher and that she respects him and will miss him as a principal once he retires. She said she believes part of the reason he is retiring is because "of the stress he has been under this year.Part of that stress is dealing with some severe behavioral problems in our school.It has been a real struggle for our students, our staff and our principal, and even for me as a parent.

Attorney Says Retired City Employee's Insurance Coverage Is Unique

When Warsaw fireman Gene Fancil was allowed to remain on city insurance after his retirement three years ago questions were raised by other pensioners who weren't extended the same courtesy. Fancil, was a fire department driver and his tenure with the city began in 1966.He worked as a volunteer for 11 years and retired after 33 years. In June 2001 fire chief Matt Warren made the insurance request on Fancil's behalf.Costs covered by the city to carry Fancil and a dependent amount to more than $200 per month. In July 2001 the board approved a memorandum of understanding regarding insurance coverage for Fancil. Fancil did not convert his pension plan in 1979 and, thus, did not receive a $22,000 payment in 1999 and other benefits.He is the last member of the 1937 pension plan, according to the memorandum. The insurance coverage will continue until Fancil reaches age 65 or qualifies for Medicare.

Perspective

Editor, Times-Union:It seems that someone who calls me hateful is either blinded by their misconceptions - or blinded by the reality that has been crafted.