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HOW Seeks Home Improvement Grant

Housing Opportunities of Warsaw is teaming up with Kosciusko County to offer assistance in repairing homes for those with low and moderate incomes. Housing Opportunities was awarded a grant Nov.17 for $28,301.11 from Rural Development to assist low-income homeowners in Kosciusko County with home repairs.The funds will go toward HOW's Kosciusko County Housing Rehabilitation Program. This is the third year HOW has received funding from Rural Development. Previous funds awarded were to assist in housing repairs in Winona Lake and Claypool. HOW is applying today to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority for a $225,000 grant to combine with the Rural Development funding. It is anticipated that a minimum of 15 owner-occupied homes in rural areas of Kosciusko County will receive new roofs, furnaces, electrical upgrades, lead paint elimination and plumbing repairs, according to Pam Kennedy, HOW executive director.
JENNIFER PERYAM, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Fulton County Has Funds For Business Owners

ROCHESTER - The Fulton Economic Development Corp.and the Fulton County Council is soliciting business proposals from public and private entities and citizens who would like to start or expand a business in Fulton County. Qualifying awards will not be lower than $25,000 and could be as high as $100,000. Fulton County has levied county economic development income taxes for years.Now that money is being used to stimulate the creation, innovation or transfer of businesses. "The primary purpose of this competition is twofold; first, to partially fund the start-up or expansion of business activities to improve the per-capita income of Fulton County; and second, to diversify Fulton County's economy by focusing investment in business research that will create industry clusters requiring high-skill, high-wage employees for the county," said Tom Tucker, FEDCO executive director. FEDCO will host a free business plan class Nov.29 from 8 a.m.to noon, 822 Main St., Rochester.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

North Manchester Moves Ahead With Plans For Non-Motorized Trail

NORTH MANCHESTER - Plans for North Manchester's non-motorized trail throughout the town are coming along smoothly, parks director Brian Wagner told park board members Wednesday. He said he met with Deane Rundell of Rundell Ernstberger Associates LLC, Muncie, to discuss funding for the trail.Rundell was hired in 1998 to develop a master trail plan for the parks department.The plan was completed in 1999. "They (Rundell and his associate) said it's already looking better than some of the applications they've received in the past," Wagner said. Copies of the plat maps have been made and approximately 30 Manchester property owners will soon receive letters regarding plans for the trail, he said.Wagner also said he is working on establishing easements for the trail. The first phase will consist of a loop along the Eel River that travels across the covered bridge, to Mill Street and around Manchester Elementary School.
LAURA SLOOP, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

County Forming SWAT Team

Kosciusko County will have a new way of fighting crime in the coming year.With the creation of a Special Weapons And Tactics team, the county will have added protection against dangerous, high-risk situations. The City of Warsaw Police Department and the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department have combined their manpower to create a SWAT team that will serve the entire county. The idea of a SWAT team began in 1994 with Warsaw officer Chuck Hodges.In the beginning, Warsaw worked closely with the South Bend SWAT team to get ideas and help establish a foundation.The idea of the specialized team caught on in the Warsaw department, and eventually spread to include the Sheriff's Department. The 14-man SWAT team will be a first-line defense against high-risk and potentially dangerous situations.They will be available to serve high-risk warrants and arrests for the sheriff such as those to drug offenders.They may also help with drug buys and busts.
TIFFANY SHAW, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Four Rezonings Get The Nod

Two committees of 25 members each met together Tuesday at Warsaw Community High School for an introduction to the upcoming process.Leading Tuesday's meeting were the two men who will chair both committees: Dr.Robert Boyd, a professor at Indiana State University; and Dr.John Ellis, superintendent of Noblesville schools. The purpose of the committees, Boyd said, is to analyze data, share information and consider the culture and aspirations of the community in setting goals for local schools.
Involving the community in long-range planning for Warsaw Community Schools began Tuesday with the first meeting of the community-based planning project committees.- | July 28, 2016

Area Congressmen Support Attack On Iraq

As bombs fell around Baghdad in an effort to move along a stalled weapons inspection regime in Iraq, they also stalled the impeachment debate on the U.S.commander-in-chief. The military action may or may not prod Saddam Hussein into complying with U.N.resolutions on weapons inspections, but the action gained the support of northeast Indiana's congressional representatives, even if it is a qualified support. Congressman Steven Buyer (R-5th Dist.) supports the military action against Iraq and sees no connection between the timing of the operation and the impeachment vote, according to Mike Copher, spokesman for Buyer's office. "The congressman thinks the action being taken against Iraq is more than justified and that our troops need the support of the American people," Copher said. As of this morning, Congressman Tim Roemer's office had not issued a statement on the events in Iraq, according to Roemer's spokesman John St.Croix.
DAVID A. BEALL, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Hams Link Missionaries

Three Kosciusko County ham radio operators are keeping the lines of communication open between Winona Lake and missionaries in the Central African Republic. Dr.William Walker and Roger Peugh, both of Winona Lake, and Tom Buchan of Warsaw recently helped connect Jim Hocking, a former Warsaw resident and a missionary with Grace Brethren International Missions in CAR, with the outside world. Hocking, serving in CAR, recently moved from the capital city of Bangui 'up country' to Yaloke because of political unrest in the area.The move left him without phone service, fax or e-mail. To keep in touch with Hocking and the other GBIM missionaries in Africa, mission director Tom Julien turned to Kosciusko County's ham radio community, including Walker, who served in medical missions in the CAR and used ham radio to keep in touch with home.Walker now contacts his former colleagues by radio twice weekly, with the help and backup of Peugh and Buchan.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

See Your Doctor For A Flu Shot, Officials Say

The Kosciusko County Health Department administered more than 800 flu vaccine doses this flu season. Because of budgetary reasons, county health department administrator Bob Weaver said they were not ordering any more. "If they can't get it through their own personal physicians," he said, he didn't know where a county resident could go to get one. Originally, the county health department ordered 600 doses.Approximately two weeks ago, the department ordered 210 more doses from another county.Those already have been given out and no more are going to be ordered. County Health Nurse Deb Frank said if someone wants a flu shot, they should "keep trying their doctor.Some who didn't have some before may be getting some" in the next couple of weeks. She said she heard some doctors ordered flu shots from a surplus list and may be getting those in the next week or two.A person's best bet is to call and ask their own personal physician, she said.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

McGuire, DeMarco Top 2005 Stories

While a lot of 2005's national headlines were about natural disasters, the top 10 local headlines focused on people's deeds. To determine the top 10 local stories of the year, front page news stories were reviewed and then voted on by the Times-Union news and sports staffs. Top story of the year was the resignation of Warsaw Schools Superintendent Dr.Dave McGuire. On July 27, by a vote of 6-to-1, the school board accepted a settlement agreement with McGuire along with his resignation. Ralph Bailey, Columbia City, was later named interim superintendent, by the same vote of 6-1.Bailey's consultant agreement requested pay of $495 per day plus 40 cents per mile traveled, but that was to be negotiated by three of the school board members.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Memories Of '97: Wilcoxson, Wiggins and Wawasee among top stories of 1997

Changes in two communities and violence against two of the most innocent institutions - a child and a church - were among the top local stories of 1997. By a unanimous choice, Winona Lake's restoration project was the top news story of the year, according to news staffers of the Times-Union and WRSW radio. The massive restoration project, led by town council president Brent Wilcoxson and entrepreneur Dane Miller, spurred debate on several levels.While nobody doubts the project is well intended and will be a major benefit to the town, questions arose regarding Wilcoxson's role since some of the $7 million project has involved town council approval. While Wilcoxson, a first-term elected official, stayed busy with the widespread renovation project, the longtime leader of the adjoining city of Warsaw was stepping aside. After 13 years as mayor, Jeff Plank resigned and left office March 1 to join InstruMed, an upstart firm located in Warsaw.
Dan Spalding, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

A Look Back At 2003

Hundreds of men and women have died during and after the war in Iraq. One of them was one of Warsaw's very own. Lance Cpl.David Fribley, 26, was killed in action March 23 when an armored personnel carrier was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade.He was the first Indiana native to die in the conflict. His bravery and death also make him the Times-Union 2003 top story of the year, as decided by a vote by the news and sports staffs. The attack on Fribley's vehicle occurred near An Nasiriyah, Iraq, a city about 230 miles southwest of Baghdad.Fribley was one of seven Marines killed in the incident in which an Iraqi unit indicated it was giving up, then opened fire when the Marines approached.U.S.military said about 40 were wounded. The Pentagon listed Fribley as a resident of Cape Coral, Fla.He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Local Retailers See Minimal Y2K Hoarding

New Year's Eve is often a time for celebration. This year, however, with concerns about possible Y2K problems, local residents are taking the time to be prepared for whatever may happen. From kerosene heaters and bottled water to guns and ammunition, local businesses have seen people buying up supplies in varying degrees. Howard Shoemaker, of Albertson's Sport Shop, said he has seen an increase in gun and ammunition sales to a degree."There hasn't been a big run.We haven't had people come in especially for that." He said gun sales are pretty steady every year, whether because of new gun control legislation or Y2K concerns. "Clinton is the No.1 gun salesman," he said. Several people, he said, have bought cases of 7.62 x 39 ammunition.However, cases of MREs are still sitting in the store.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Community Responds To Family's Fire Loss

ETNA GREEN -ÊEven after the loss of almost everything they owned in a house fire Christmas Eve, the Jim and Penny Railsback family, Etna Green, still witnessed the miracle of the holiday. At 12:27 a.m.Tuesday, the Railsbacks' residence, 492 S.CR 900W, was gutted by fire.The family was able to salvage several wrapped Christmas presents from the fire, but the rest of the house was destroyed when the fire rekindled about 4:49 a.m. No injuries were reported, but, save for the few gifts recovered, the family experienced a total loss. That's when the miracle began.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Fort Wayne Teen Held In Robbery Of Shell Station

A Fort Wayne juvenile is charged with armed robbery and being held without bond in Kosciusko County Jail. Tiffany Shauntae Potter, 16, was arrested early this morning and charged with robbing the Shell Food Mart on U.S.30, near Warsaw.She and three other Fort Wayne juveniles were stopped by police after a brief chase on U.S.30. Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department received a call at 12:52 this morning that the Shell station was robbed and a gun was displayed.The four suspects stole an undisclosed amount of gasoline, but no cash. Two sheriff's deputies were en route from Pierceton when one spotted the van with the juveniles headed east on U.S.30.At the intersection of Ind.13, police reported the van turned around and headed west, back toward Warsaw.
TIFFANY SHAW, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Crime Stories Dominate Top 10

Looking back at the top stories of 2002, one could say it wasn't one of the best years locally. Murder and vehicle collisions dominate the top 10 stories of the year, as chosen by the Times-Union staff, and those stories are: 1.Charges against a Warsaw woman were upgraded to murder Oct.25 and she is being held without bond while awaiting trial.Beatriz Cuautle is alleged to be the mother of an infant that was found dead in a trash can at Kralis Brothers Foods Inc., 2601 S.Tinkey Road, Mentone, where Cuautle apparently gave birth in a bathroom the afternoon of Oct.21.Cuautle then returned to her job at the chicken processing plant and a janitor found the dead infant.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Crafter Marilyn McDonald 'Just A Little Flakey'

SILVER LAKE - Marilyn McDonald admits she's "flakey." But "just a little." And the "True Flakey Lady" as she calls herself, wouldn't have it any other way. McDonald, who started taking her talent to craft shows about 18 years ago, creates a variety of craft items from thing most people would probably throw away. Using old pots and pans, bedspreads, baskets, old suitcases, tablecloths and other fabrics, McDonald makes everything old new again. "I'm not very good at recycling, but I am very good at reusing," McDonald said, adding "I use everything can find.If I can cut it up, I cut it up and use it.If it has a hole, I stick a snowman in it." McDonald creates Santa faces from fabric and the fringed trim of old bedspreads and angels from scraps of fabric left from other projects, but her forte is creating whimsical snowmen (and women).
JEN GIBSON, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Winona Lake Plans For Annual Holiday Festival

WINONA LAKE - Carriage rides, carolers and gingerbread house making are all a part of this year's Holiday Festival in Winona Lake. The Village at Winona will hold its Holiday Festival Saturday from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.in the Artisan Court in Winona Lake. One of the activities planned is gingerbread house making at Rodeheaver Auditorium from 10 a.m.to noon. There are 100 gingerbread houses available, and kits can be purchased for $10 each and include trimmings, accessories and candy.Adult supervision of children is required. Reservations for the gingerbread house making can be made by calling 574-268-9888. Other activities include carriage rides, illuminated outdoor decorations, carolers, free hot cider, Christmas specials throughout the shops and entertainment by local elementary schools performing their annual Christmas programs. Admission to the Holiday Festival is free.
JENNIFER PERYAM, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

The Politics Of Medicare

Election season is fast approaching. Primaries are in May.The general election is in November. That means it's time for President Clinton to start the biennial process of making Republicans look evil. Let the games begin. Just this week, Clinton came forward with two plans - one to expand Medicare coverage and another offering tax breaks and subsidies for child care. Of course Republicans are telling the president there is no blank check for these these items.And there isn't. But I can hear the rhetoric already. The president feeling the pain of old people and children.The evil Republicans refusing to yield. Everyone knows these proposals play well with the public. But the question is not whether the programs sound good - they do. The question is whether they would bebeneficial and whether they are worth the money. Let's take a look at Medicare. Medicare is a legacy of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society.
GARY GERARD, Times-Union Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016

Petitioner, remonstrators reach compromise

Instead of just approving or denying rezonings, sometimes the Kosciusko County commissioners work with petitioners and remonstrators to find a happy medium. A case Tuesday was an example. Bruce Cavell, of Four Seas Resources, represented by attorney Steve Snyder, petitioned the commissioners to rezone ground from residential to commercial.The property is between CR 500N and Ind.13 in Tippecanoe Township. At the Nov.5 Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission meeting, by a vote of five to three, the plan commission voted to recommend to the county commissioners that they not rezone the property.On rezonings, the plan commission is only a recommending body to the commissioners. Remonstrators - neighbors adjacent to the property - said Tuesday they opposed the rezoning.Among other concerns, they didn't want the increase in traffic or to have commercial property in their backyards.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Former Winona Lake Resident Adams Pens Sixth Cookbook

Ten years ago, Marcia Adams of Winona Lake was a weekly food columnist for the Times-Union. Today, Marcia Adams of Fort Wayne has published six cookbooks during the past eight years, publishes a quarterly newsletter and hosts a 26-week-a-year television food show on PBS. Adams' latest cookbook, "New Recipes from Quilt Country" (Clarkson Potter, $30), was released in October and continues her chronicles of Amish and Mennonite recipes as well as offering a history lesson on their way of life. The chapters begin with "Good Morning" and end with "Good Night," noting foods the Amish might cook for various activities throughout their days, from "Family Breakfast" and "The School Lunch Bucket" to "The Roadside Stand" and "Growing Up Amish." The recipes and stories in the book were gathered while Adams and her husband, Dick, traveled to Amish and Mennonite communities throughout the United States.
Ruth Anne Lipka, Times-Union Lifestyles Editor- | July 28, 2016
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