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Winona Planners Discuss Occupancy Ordinance

WINONA LAKE - Winona Lake families could see a limit in the number of non-related occupants allowed to live in their households if a zoning ordinance is approved. The Winona Lake Plan Commission met Tuesday night to discuss how to identify unrelated individuals who live in homes together. The commission approved a definition of a family at its Sept.12 meeting and continued to discuss a proposed ordinance at Tuesday's meeting that would limit the number of non-related family members living in homes in Winona Lake. A family is defined as one person or two or more persons each related by the other by blood, marriage, or legal adoption or a group of not more than four persons maintaining a common household in a dwelling unit. Adopting the definition would limit the status of unrelated individuals allowed to live in a home occupied by a family to four instead of six.
JENNIFER PERYAM, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Treatment plant study OK'd

WINONA LAKE - Faced with a proposed 60 percent sewer rate increase from Warsaw, Winona Lake will conduct a feasibility study to consider having its own sewer plant built. The Winona Lake Town Council Tuesday night approved Wightman Petrie to conduct the study that will determine if the town should use Warsaw for wastewater service or proceed with the option of building its own treatment facility. The Warsaw City Council held a public hearing Aug.21 where a proposed sewer rate ordinance was presented that would include a 60-percent increase in its applicable rate for Winona Lake. Winona Lake residents currently pay $36 a month for sewer rates, but that would increase to $56 a month if the proposed sewer rates are approved.
JENNIFER PERYAM, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Danek Settles In At New Location

Medtronic Sofamor Danek Mfg., formerly at 100 Publishers Drive, Winona Lake, is now moved into its new facilities on the northeast corner of the intersection of U.S.30W and CR 150W, near Warsaw. Danek's new building includes an estimated $20-million orthopedic hardware manufacturing and production facility consists of 150,000 square feet on 25 acres of land, which is designated as an economic development area. Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins said earlier of Danek's new facilities: "It's not going to affect Warsaw residents from the tax standpoint." Property taxes are paying for public improvements, he said."We're foregoing the property taxes for a period of years," and Warsaw residents will feel no negative effect because of Danek's new facilities."In fact, it's a plus because it keeps those people here," Wiggins said.
LAURA SLOOP, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Local Retailer Hosts Charity Event

A special charity evening will be held at Warsaw's Elder-Beerman store Oct.22, from 6 to 10 p.m., to benefit all Warsaw area nonprofit organizations. Tickets can be purchased through participating nonprofit organizations, said Cathy Ott, area sales manager for ready-to-wear women's apparel.The organizations selling the tickets get to keep all proceeds.None of the money goes to Elder-Beerman.The organization that has the greatest participation will receive an additional check for $250 from Elder-Beerman, said Ott. "It's going to be a real fun evening," she said. No one will be permitted without a ticket and customers may shop and enjoy local entertainment.The event will feature special discounts, refreshments, a register-to-win $500 shopping spree or a 1-carat diamond heart pendant.
ANITA WEISHEIT, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

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.
JENNIFER PERYAM, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

'She Loves Me' Sizzles At Triton

BOURBON -Ê"She Loves Me."She loves me not."She Loves Me."She loves me not. Whatever she feels for you, she'll get the hint how you feel about her if you take her to see Triton Jr./Sr.High School's fall musical, "She Loves Me." Set in a 1930s Hungary parfumerie called Maraczek's, the comedy is a love story about two clerks who bicker like crazy at work.They're also corresponding with one another, unknowingly, through the Lonely Hearts Club.Playing the clerks in the hate-love relationship are Ryan Schori, a senior, as Georg Nowack, and junior Betsy Price, as Amaila Balsash. Price said her character "is a very innocent, passionate woman."She wants a job, gets one at the parfumerie and then her life changes. "It's a 1930s version of 'You've Got Mail.' It's very good," said Price of the play.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

'Hangtime' Motocross Park Opens At Akron

AKRON - Nov.1 was the opening of the Hangtime Motocross Park east of Akron. Larry and Joyce Read of Pierceton have spent the past 16 years managing and promoting motocross tracks in North Webster, Wabash and Rochester and arena cross tracks in several states including Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, California and Texas. The Reads finally decided to own a track of their own and Akron seemed to be the perfect place.The Reads purchased land that was perfect for the site with rolling hills, natural terrain and lake. Mrs.Read said that the sport is family-oriented with participants ranging in age from 4 to 60.A day at the races usually lasts six hours including practice sessions, and the number of riders attending races ranges from 100-250 bikers. She said the dust is controlled by the application of water and the government requires noise controls on the engines of the bikes.
DEBBIE CLARK, Times-Union Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Park Board Approves Pete Thorn Rent Rates

Two agencies that rent the Pete Thorn Youth Center will see an increase in lease and rental rates for 2007. The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board approved the increased lease and rental rates at its meeting Tuesday night.The rates are for the Boys and Girls Club of Kosciusko County and Council on Aging and Aged Inc. The Boys and Girls Club of Kosciusko County will see a 51 percent increase in lease and rental rates for 2007.Lease and rental rates for 2007 will be $660 a month.Rates for 2006 are $437.50. The Council on Aging and Aged Inc.will see a 31 percent increase in lease and rental rates for 2007.Lease and rental rates for 2007 will be $651 a month.Rates for 2006 are $495.84. The Park Board approved the increases be reviewed each year over a three-year phase by the board with possible adjustments made at that time for the following year. Park Board Superintendent Jon Garber said the increases are necessary to cover NIPSCO, water and custodial services.
JENNIFER PERYAM, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Menard's Asks Traffic Study On Husky Trail

A traffic impact analysis has been prepared for a proposed commercial and residential development along Patterson Road and Husky Trail. The Warsaw Traffic Commission approved at its meeting Thursday submitting the traffic recommendations from the analysis to the Warsaw Plan Commission. Matt Brown, of A&F Engineering, Indianapolis, attended the meeting and shared the traffic analysis with commission members. The analysis was prepared at the request of the Indiana Department of Transportation and the city of Warsaw for Menard's Inc.for a proposed mixed-use commercial and residential development that is proposed to be constructed along Patterson Road and Husky Trail east of U.S.30. Brown said the purpose of the analysis was to determine what effect traffic generated by the proposed development when fully occupied would have on the existing adjacent roadway system.
JENNIFER PERYAM, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Closes Deal On NIPSCO Building, Plans To Move Police Department

The city of Warsaw closed the deal with Northern Indiana Public Service Co.for the building at 2191 E.Fort Wayne St.three weeks ago, Mayor Ernie Wiggins said Monday. Wiggins updated the city council on the progress with the NIPSCO building.About 10 acres along with the building were acquired by the city.Wiggins said at this point the Warsaw Police Department needs the most space. The mayor and clerk-treasurer's office will not move to that building but will likely remain in the existing City Building, he said. Wiggins said the city is looking for the best possible use of the building without a lot of renovations. The mayor met last Wednesday with engineer and architect Ken Hercey of Ken Hercey and Associates, South Bend.The building is now in the hands of the architect, said Wiggins.The Warsaw Street Department has also been out there, cleaning up the property and sealing the parking lot.
ANITA WEISHEIT, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Red Balloon Travels To Maryland; Finder Rewarded

It's a 677-mile trip to Silver Spring, Md., from Claypool, but the red balloon and tag made it, and Sam Bell Jr.picked it up. Bell is the only person to report and return a tag to Housing Opportunities of Warsaw by the Sept.19 deadline.After receiving $10 for his trouble, he also won $500, by default, as the only entrant in the Claypool Good Neighbors-sponsored drawing. In August, 41 red balloons with tags were released to promote the Good Neighbors next series of projects. The balloons were purchased for $99 by businesses and individuals with ties to Claypool.Many were bought in memory of late relatives and friends. Balloon sale money will be used as matching funds for an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation grant from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. Bell is a security guard for the Seventh-day Adventist Church's world headquarters.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Barbee Conservancy District May Suspend Activities Prior To Next Election

Barbee Lakes Conservancy District will decide Saturday on whether to temporarily suspend progress on its sewer project until after the upcoming election. The district board scheduled two special meetings after an opposition group filed a lawsuit seeking a court injunction to block further progress until after an upcoming district board election. The board will meet in a closed session at 1 p.m.and then meet at 2 p.m.in a public session to formally decide its course of action. The board will conduct both meetings at the Barbee Lakes Conservation Club. District board president Jack Maule said the only subject that will be discussed in either meeting will be a course of action involving the possible injunction. Maule said the board may very well decide to voluntarily suspend major monetary-related decisions until after the election.The other option would be to fight the court request.
Dan Spalding, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Bell Stamp: Postal service commemorates supersonic flight

Bugs Bunny and Elvis might be more popular, but a commemorative stamp featuring the supersonic X-1 aircraft is a big hit in Mentone. The town is all abuzz with the unveiling of a stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of the X-1, the first plane to break the sound barrier.The historical event of Oct.14, 1947, can be traced to Mentone, home of aviation pioneer Lawrence Bell, who designed the aircraft. The historic flight was made under secretive circumstances.Air Force Capt.Chuck Yeager piloted the plane, which reached a speed of 700 mph.The plane was carried aloft by a B-29 mother ship and X-1's engine was started after the plane was released. News of the flight was not released until nearly two months later. Mentone is serving as the second day cover location.The stamp was officially unveiled Tuesday at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
Dan Spalding, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Huge Cottonwood Along Barbee To Come Down

What was once the talk of the neighborhood has developed into a looming menace. Dwarfing the former hunting and fishing lodge that serves as Larry and Linda Smith's house is what is known in the neighborhood as one of the largest cottonwood trees in the country. At least 150-years-old, the old landmark is dying.When a 4-foot-in-diameter limb came crashing down on the side of the house last year causing major damage, the couple decided the old tree needed serious trimming. "I hate it that we have to take it down, but when that limb fell last year, taking out the air conditioning unit, well, that was just a branch," Linda said."We knew right then and there it had to be cut back." The tree dominates the landscape on the east side of Big Barbee Lake.The Smiths guess it is 120 feet tall.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Triton Superintendent Announces Retirement

BOURBON - Triton School Corp.Superintendent Rex Roth is retiring next summer, and Triton Junior-Senior High School principal Ted Chittum will be his replacement. "We've known this for quite some time," board president Dave Shively said Monday at the Triton school board meeting."We've had numerous executive sessions on this issue." Now in his second year as high school principal, Chittum will assume his new position in July when Roth leaves.Roth submitted his resignation two weeks ago, but the board has known for more than a year that he was considering retirement. Triton Junior-Senior High School assistant principal Glenn Weidner will replace Chittum as principal.Weidner has served Triton as assistant principal for 10 years, coming from Plymouth in 1990. Board members expressed their appreciation to Roth for his 13 years of service to Triton School Corp.
LAURA SLOOP, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Event Organizers Give Report To Visitors Commission

Festival of Trees organizer Tracie Hodson appeared before the Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission Thursday, asking for $1,800 to promote the event with out-of-county media. The festival, Nov.16-19, is a regular fundraising event for the Health Care Foundation of Kosciusko County.Proceeds support Beds and Britches Etc., Care Connection and PUENTE, a Hispanic outreach program. This year, Hodson said, the week-long event in the Old Town Mall includes several special events. The grant was approved.Jan Carter advised Hodson to make an application much earlier for the money next year. The commission approves monetary grants for local festivals and events.A representative then makes an appeal to the county council for the funds, which come from a 6 percent innkeeper's tax.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Fly-over set Nov. 13

Polston and a group of Veterans Day program coordinators have worked on the event since June, according to a press release. The Black Snakes are based in Fort Wayne and plan to have up to four F16's in formation.Polston is inviting other schools to bring their children to the Harrison School grounds during the event.
122nd Fighter Wing "Black Snakes" will perform a fly-over at Harrison Elementary School Nov. 13 at 10:15 a.m., according to Principal Randy Polston.- | July 28, 2016

North Webster Flag Flying Starts Today

NORTH WEBSTER - If you look in the Rand McNally Road Atlas, you'll find that this town of about 900 is located at D-12. But if you ask a Lakeland Kiwanis Club member, you'll find that designation isn't enough.They don't just want North Webster to be on the Indiana roadmap - they want their small northern Indiana town to be on the map.After all, the town isn't just a one-stoplight town anymore (they've got two, three if you count the one just south of town at Ind.13 and CR 500N).
Ruth Anne Lipka, Times-Union Lifestyles Editor- | July 28, 2016

Zakas Firing Barbs At Roemer

U.S.Representative Tim Roemer often says he brings "Hoosier common sense" to Congress, but challenger Joe Zakas says Roemer's voting record doesn't bear out that claim. Roemer is a three-term incumbent Democrat from South Bend.Zakas, a Republican from Granger, has spent the last 14 years serving in the Indiana Senate. "Tim has to come here and play the role of October conservative," Zakas said."He's a liberal trying to get re-elected in a conservative district.People here want honest, straightforward representation that reflects a common sense conservativism.Tim Roemer projects that image in the district, but his voting record doesn't support it." Roemer cites his work on welfare reform, portability of health care, the minimum wage increase, tax breaks for small businesses and the crime bill as examples of his moderate political stance and common sense.
GARY GERARD, Times-Union Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016

Manchester Works To Create 'Page In History'

NORTH MANCHESTER - Manchester Junior High School students, faculty and community members are working to make a "Page in History." Since the end of September, MJHS students and faculty have been planning work with parents, community members and local businesses to complete a 10-foot sculpture of a Page, the school's mascot. "It's called a collaborative sculpture," MJHS art teacher Lynn Watson said at an informational meeting Sept.26."It brings students, parents and patrons from the community together to work on this.It's really neat." A drawing of the Page from Manchester High School freshman Mathis Miller will be used as a model for the sculpture.Assembling the Page begins Monday and dedication day is Nov.17.
LAURA SLOOP, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016
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