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Triton Program Helps Reduce Teen Pregnancy

BOURBON - Triton High School Principal Mike Chobanov and family and consumer studies teacher Ruth McCullough both made presentations to the Triton School Board Monday night. McCullough discussed a program which has taken place at Triton in her estimation for 12 years. It's a simulation program that makes students deal with a newborn baby.Students must feed, cloth, change and tend to programmed dolls that record the treatment received from students.Students are responsible for the child for an entire weekend and must tend to the doll without the aid of a babysitter or family members. McCullough said the reaction from students has been what she wanted to hear.
DANIEL RIORDAN, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Paul Siebenmorgen, District 3, Incumbent (R)

Warsaw is a great place to live and work.We are fortunate to enjoy a high quality of life here.I am proud of our community, and by serving on the City Council, I hope to help maintain our quality of life while our community continues to develop.Warsaw has been good to my family, and this is also a way to give back to the community. What single service provided by, or single department of, the city government should be recognized as being both efficient and effective and is deserving of additional support of city taxpayers? What single service provided by, or single department of, the city government has not been either efficient or effective and should be overhauled or eliminated? Editor's Note: Siebenmorgen provided a single answer for both questions.
do you want to serve on the Warsaw City Council?- | July 28, 2016

Watkins To Contest School Board Election

Sterling Watkins plans to contest the District 4 Warsaw School Board election. "I've given it much thought, obviously," Watkins said Wednesday."I believe that at the end of the day I have no other choice but to contest the election.The vote was very, very close and there was a mix-up on the ballot.Therefore, I will take the steps to see what alternatives I have.I will follow through and I am very committed to being on the board." In Tuesday's election, Charles E."Chuck" Sauders received 767 votes to Watkins' 762 votes. The "mix-up" occurred at Warsaw's Ward 2, Precinct 1, when a voting booth did not include the District 4 candidates on the ballot.The booth was shut down early, as soon as the problem was found, but as many as 63 votes could have been affected.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Homes Damaged In Dells Subdivision

The tornado swept through Da-Lite Screen Co.Wednesday and continued in to the Dells, a housing development near the Warsaw Municipal Airport. The storm ripped through houses, collapsed garages and tore away roofs in the neighborhood. Bren and Cathie Lauck's house, at 3328 N.Hickory Road, was in the tornado's path. No one was home during the storm.Lauck's 5-month-old daughter was at the baby sitter's house down the street. The sitter told Lauck on the phone the house was "pretty bad." "You just don't know until you see it," said Bren Lauck, 32. It "could be a very long process," said Lauck."But we'll get through it."He said a builder estimated roughly six months to finish repairs.The insurance company may even total the house, he said. Two rooms in the house were not touched.The newly refinished basement was in order, and "the only thing amiss in the (living) room" was an outfit for the baby, said Lauck.The dress was blown to the floor.
MATTHEW WEIGELT and DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writers- | July 28, 2016

Akron Planners On Hold

AKRON - Akron residents will have to wait at least one more month for the establishment of a plan commission.The seven residents named to the commission will also wait to discover whether they are to remain in their positions. On Sept.17, council president Phil Allen officially appointed Bob Allen, John Weida, Richard Solano, Mary Gearhart, Roger Gearhart and Jean Conner to the commission.Since that time, Eva Hartman's name has been added to the list.Donna Loer and Mike Summe were appointed by the county commissioners to represent the two-mile buffer zone. Earlier this month, Roger Geahart questioned whether Allen could legally make those appointments without a vote by the full council Attorney Wane Steele said Tuesday that while it might be better in a small town to go with a selection process involving more people, Allen followed the letter of the statute.
ROSA HATFIELD, Times-Union Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Syracuse Chamber Names New Board Members

SYRACUSE -ÊNew board members to the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce were announced Wednesday by chamber director Shelly Bickel. The new members are Bonnie Martin, Gene Hill, Randy Hollon and Brian Rensberger.Retiring board members include Joyce Selvey, Mark Stock, Steve Ehle, Don Tatman and Don Strouse. In other business, Bickel reminded chamber members the annual dinner is Thursday at the Tippecanoe Country Club.Social hour begins at 6 p.m.and a magician will perform.Approximately 80 people are expected to attend. "I think we'll have great entertainment," Bickel said. Holiday Magic is Nov.18 from 4 to 9 p.m.and Nov.19 and 20 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.Bickel said a raffle will be held this year as part of Holiday Magic but a person has to go to each store to be registered for the raffle.Advertisements will be in local newspapers the week of Holiday Magic.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Smith New Health Care Foundation Director

Tracie Smith has been named executive director of the Health Care Foundation of Kosciusko Co.Inc., according to a news release. The new director plans to focus on the future of the non-profit organization designed to improve the health and health education of Kosciusko County citizens. "I've come at an exciting time," said Smith."The board of directors, staff and organization are ready for a change and transition to better meet the needs of the community.We have very strong programs in place.We just need to let the community know they are available." After nine years, three main programs have evolved at the Health Care Foundation to meet identified needs in the county.The first, Beds and Britches Etc., also known as BABE, is an incentive program that encourages pregnant women to get early and consistent prenatal care; and to continue that care after their baby is born with well child check-ups.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Jefferson Scholar At Next American Lyceum Lecture

The Nov.7 American Lyceum Lecture will feature Clay Jenkinson, who will portray the United States' third president, Thomas Jefferson.The lecture begins at 4 p.m.in Rodeheaver Auditorium on Park Avenue in Winona Lake.The series is sponsored by Grace College and the Village at Winona. Jenkinson, a humanities scholar, author and social commentator, calls Jefferson "a marvelous historical character who had very articulate opinions about almost everything." "He's as relevant today as he was in the 1800s," Jenkinson said in a recent telephone interview."He believed in the importance of public education in a republic, understood the natural rights of all human beings and that government is unendingly accountable to the people." On the other hand, the scholar is quick to point out, Jefferson was a slaveholder, a male chauvinist and dispossessed the American indians.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

800 Park Ave. Labeled Blighted In Winona Lake

WINONA LAKE - The resolution to designate 800 Park Ave.as a blighted area was approved by the Winona Lake Plan Commission Tuesday. The commission approved the redevelopment plan, too. An area designated as blighted means the Redevelopment Commission decided there is a better use for that property.The property doesn't conform to the use of the other property around it.Town coordinator Craig Allebach said the house at 800 Park Ave.has deteriorated to the point that it does not fit in the area for economic growth as far as the Tax Increment Financing District is concerned. The property owners, zRalph and Joellen Fitch of Larwill, have been notified.Allebach said, "I haven't heard anything" concerning whether the Fitches have any objections.Allebach said he has had only positive feedback on the decision to redevelop the property.
ANITA WEISHEIT, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

NIPSCO Prepares For Increases In Natural Gas Prices This Winter

Natural gas prices will increase 50 to 60 percent this winter, but Northern Indiana Public Service Co.officials say it's not their fault. Julie Van De Water, of NIPSCO, said the natural gas producers dictate the prices.NIPSCO is just a distributor.By law, customers pay only what NIPSCO pays. "We do not make a profit" on the gas itself, said Van De Water. NIPSCO anticipates some of their customerS will have difficulty paying their bills. "As the weather is getting cooler, people are getting more and more concerned," said Van De Water. NIPSCO has several programs to help people pay their bills, she said. One is called the Gift of Warmth Program.This program assists people in financial need with utility bills.Customers can donate to this program.Every dollar raised is matched with $2 by NIPSCO shareholders.Combined Community Services gets all the funding from this program.Clients must have a significant need to be eligible for assistance.
ANITA WEISHEIT, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Report Touts Ways To Boost SATs

Increasing the number of Indiana high school students who take academically challenging courses is one way to improve Indiana's SAT scores, according to a recently released report. The study, commissioned by the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents, recommended increasing the percentage of Hoosier high school students who seek honors diplomas. In 1996, the study found, SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) takers who earned honors diplomas scored on average 244 points higher than regular diploma earners. For example, in Indiana, the reported average score in 1996 for all SAT takers was 988.The reported average score for honors diploma earners was 1179. As a result, the report issued four recommendations for expanding access to the honors diploma: • Middle school curriculum should prepare students for high school honors programs. • High schools should increase the availability of honors diploma courses.
Laurie Hahn, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

WCDC Looks Ahead To 'Downtown Spooktakular'

Planning is underway for Warsaw's Downtown Spooktakular event and volunteers are still needed. That is what Carmen Lock, executive director of the Warsaw Community Development Corporation reported at the corporation's board of directors meeting Tuesday. The event will be held Oct.27 in downtown Warsaw and feature trick-or-treating and a costume contest for children 12 years old and younger. The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club and National City Bank already have donated funds toward the event. It is sponsored by Miller's Merry Manor, the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, Zimmer, National City Bank, Warsaw Community Development Corporation and downtown merchants. Volunteers are still needed for sponsorship of the tent where the costume judging will take place.They also are needed for registration and costume judging and small prize donations are needed.
JENNIFER PERYAM, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Tips For A Fun And Safe Halloween

Trick-or-treat! Soon little ghosts and goblins around the area will be traveling through their neighborhoods making that seasonal request. With a little common sense and a few simple safety tips, Halloween can be a treat for everyone. Before the big day, children and parents will be selecting the perfect Halloween costume.While the theme of the costume depends on individual taste, safety rules are universal. First, all parts of the costumes, including beards, wigs and masks, should be flame retardant.The material should resist flame and extinguish quickly.However this does not mean that costumes will not burn, so exposure to direct flame should be avoided.
JEN GIBSON, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Syracuse Candidate Responds To Election Questions

SYRACUSE - Two seats are up for election for the Syracuse Town Council this fall.Only one is contested. Larry Siegel, Republican, is the only candidate for the Syracuse district one seat. Republican Peter Barrett is running against incumbent Paul Stoelting, Democrat, for the District Two seat.A questionnaire was sent out to all the candidates.The only response received was from Stoelting.His answers follow: Paul Stoelting, 52, North Lake Street, Syracuse: 1.What qualifications and/or experience do you have that make you the "best" person to serve on the town council? I believe my 4-1/2 years of experience on the town council is a strong qualification for re-election to the town council.As the incumbent in office, I have a working knowledge of the governmental process and ongoing issues before the town.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Zoners To Hear Car Lot Request

A petition for a variance of use to operate an auction and auto dealership on Winona Avenue will be presented to the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals for a second review tonight. Applicant Donald Bays, doing business as Tri Lakes Auction, presented a request at the board's Sept.25 meeting to permit retail sales in an I-2 zoning district. The petition was tabled for Bays to provide more detailed information on the business at 740 W.Winona Avenue. The board requested a hard service be installed to accommodate parking.The parking lot currently is graveled, and the petitioner is requesting a 24-month extension to install a hard surface. Bays has provided a parking lot site plan and layout, which was drawn by Scearce-Rudisel Architects.The proposed plan provides for 32 20-foot by 10-foot parking spaces.
JENNIFER PERYAM, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Woman Relates Her Own Tale Of Spousal Abuse

Editor's Note: This is the second in a four-part series on domestic violence. Editor's Note: This is the second in a four-part series on domestic violence. For more than 21 years, "Sara" had to account for every penny spent and every minute of time spent away from home.She was isolated and verbally abused. Happily remarried now, she is philosophical about her difficult second marriage. "The problem was I didn't know much about him when we got married.It was 1973, I had been divorced for a year and had a daughter. "He liked my daughter.She liked him.I thought she needed a father. "That's what women did then, got married," she said."I should have had a clue from the way his mother was around his father, but I didn't. "It wasn't until I was teaching others about abuse prevention that I realized I had been an abused wife.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Griffin Focuses On Toll Road Plan In State Treasurer Race

Democratic state treasurer candidate Michael Griffin is focusing in his campaign on using proceeds from a long-term lease of the Indiana Toll Road to generate construction funding for the next 75 years. Griffin faces Republican Richard Mourdock in the Nov.7 general election race.Tim Berry serves as the current state treasurer. Griffin, of Highland, was elected clerk-treasurer of Highland in 1991 and has served four terms in the office. He holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University in political science, and a master's degree in public management from Indiana University Northwest.He is an adjunct instructor at Indiana University Northwest where he teaches courses in urban policy, local government and public finance. Griffin, who has never run for a statewide political office before, wants to move the treasurer's office toward more e-banking so less paper and resources are used, and improve data management for tax collection.
JENNIFER PERYAM, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Hayhurst Hopes To Unseat 3rd District U.S. Rep Souder

Tom Hayhurst said he is running for the third district Congressional seat to improve the present and future government of the United States. "I have always had a deep feeling that I should run for office because I am someone who has a love for this country and worry about its future under the current administration," Hayhurst said. He said his grandchildren have motivated him to run in the election and he wants to assure they live in a society that assures a promising future. Hayhurst faces incumbent U.S.Rep.Mark Souder in the Nov.7 race. Hayhurst, Fort Wayne, has practiced medicine in Indiana for more than 30 years, is a Vietnam War Veteran and has served on the Fort Wayne City Council since 1996. "From day one my campaign has been about two things and that has been drawing people together and transforming our hard work, hope and hometown values into a fresh start for the third district," Hayhurst said.
JENNIFER PERYAM, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Center Lake Level Well Above Normal

The Center Lake, Warsaw, water level is about 2 feet higher than normal, according to unofficial reports. Much of Municipal Park is under water with the public beach area west of the Center Lake pavilion completely flooded. "It's as high as I can remember," said Bill Hilliard, Center Lake Conservation Association president. According to Toby Tenharmsel, National Weather Service spokesman in North Webster, this is the fourth-wettest October in recorded history, 5 inches above normal. Regular precipitation in the region is 2.32 inches and 7.4 inches has been recorded so far this month. In 1991, 8.4 inches of rain fell in October. Ten years ago, however, the Indiana-American Water Co.was pumping more than a million gallons of water a day from Center Lake to provide drinking water to the community. That activity ended Dec.30, 1999, when the company installed four wells, according to Hal Gurkin, the water company's operations superintendent.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Neighbors Oppose Request To Establish Apartment, Zoning Board Denies Request

Several neighbors represented by Don Wihebrink remonstrated against Patricia Gargett's request regarding the property at 1331 E.Main St. Appearing before the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals Monday, Gargett said since the 1940s the second floor of the house was used as an apartment on and off, complete with separate address, plumbing and utility meters.The last rental was five years ago. The house is for sale and Gargett maintained it would be more marketable with the establishment of a permanent apartment. Marsha Anderson, a Premier Real Estate sales person, appeared in support of Gargett. The minimum lot size required for a two-unit dwelling is 8,500 square feet.Gargett's property measures 7,392 square feet.Establishment of parking spaces for four vehicles - two for residents of the bottom floor, two for the top - would essentially take up the entire yard.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016
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