State Looks At Cutbacks In WCS Building Plan
Warsaw Schools may have to work with $6 million less for its building project.
Claypool Discusses Annexation
CLAYPOOL - Attorney Mike Reed attended the Claypool Town Meeting Monday to discuss the potential annexation project. Reed answered several questions from residents regarding the proposed plan.The main concern was, "Would the annexation change the current zoning category?" Reed assured those present that the annexation would not change current zone categories.If a property is zoned agriculture, the annexation would not change that.Reed said, "The town cannot rezone property."The questions were prompted by a letter from John and Peggy Shively, who voiced their concerns for their property's future if the annexation is passed. The protocol for annexing is to first develop a petition to annex.The next step is to hold a public hearing.The approximate time for a project of this magnitude typically takes six months from start to finish.Reed reiterated that none of the above steps have been taken as of yet and this idea has only been verbalized.
WCS Teacher Finalist For Teacher Of Year
"Potential" is a word often used when describing Warsaw Community High School teacher Jeanne McCormack. As in, "She really helps kids reach their potential."Or, "She definitely has the potential to be the state's teacher of the year." As one of the 10 state finalists for 1999 teacher of the year, McCormack will travel to Indianapolis Sept.8 to be interviewed by a committee from the Indiana Department of Education. She said Thursday that when she found out about her nomination, "at first I was very, very surprised....I feel a big responsibility to be the ambassador of good will for Warsaw Community Schools." McCormack teaches Step One students at WCHS - students she defines as those who are not "reaching up to their potential." To help them measure up to their ability, she said, she must "make a connection."And to do that, she tries to get them involved in community service or a school function.
Wood A Common Theme In 'Open Studio' On PBS
SOUTH BEND - Several Kosciusko County residents will appear on WNIT's Open Studio Thursday at 7 p.m.The taping was held Sunday with a calm group of local residents. One might say wood is the theme of this particular program as carousel animal carver Tom Wade, furniture maker Gary Green and Olympian Joshua Gohlke appear on the show.Gohlke's work with wood is a martial arts demonstration with a wooden staff. Such is the charm of hosts Chuck Freeby and Erica Bostwick that everyone appears calm, cool and collected while they are the focus of four television cameras rolling around the set. Six of Wade's large animal carvings, with the requisite hole through the middle, are featured.Included is his first attempt to make a carousel horse, crude beside the well-structured models he now crafts.He also is the author of "Carousel Horse Carving," which takes the reader step-by-step through the process.
Knox Endorses Whitaker During Televised Forum
Kosciusko County's first televised political forum took a quick twist Thursday night when one of the candidates stepped up and endorsed another. Of the three candidates participating in VSP-TV's sheriff candidate forum, Wally Knox announced minutes before the live show that he would endorse Detective Sgt.Sam Whitaker. Knox made the announcement during opening statements in the forum and then stepped aside, leaving Whitaker and Lt.Steve Knispel to discuss issues. After the endorsement, Whitaker and Knox shook hands, but neither Knispel nor Whitaker commented on the endorsement during the forum. Knox said afterward he began rethinking his campaign three weeks ago and made the decision after meeting with Whitaker several times. In exchange for the endorsement, Whitaker said he would employ Knox within the department if elected.Exactly what the position might be has not been determined, both candidates said.
Warsaw, IDEM Hashing Out Treatment Plant Violations
The city of Warsaw has entered into negotiations with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management regarding violations at the wastewater treatment plant last summer. "It's a situation all of us wish didn't happen, but it did happen," Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins said Wednesday about the spill into Walnut Creek from the West Center Street facility. "We're taking steps to do everything they're asking," he said of last week's meeting between IDEM water quality and legal representatives along with Wiggins, Jerry Patterson of the city council and city attorney Mike Valentine.The city is further represented by the Indianapolis firm of Pleus & Shadley Racher & Braun's Curt DeVoe. Wiggins said the state's environmental watchdogs have come up with a shocking initial penalty for the list of violations presented by IDEM in October.
Tippecanoe Township Officials "Taking Steps" To Resolve Rift
Members of the North Webster Tippecanoe Volunteer Fire Department and the township trustee plan to take several steps to overcome increasing friction that culminated last week when more than a dozen volunteer fire and EMS workers dropped off their gear.
There's A Lot Of Reasons To Look Forward
So, the girls basketball season in this area is over, and at least two weeks sooner than many of us would have liked. But it was a season to remember for a lot of reasons around here.There’s reason to believe the Tippecanoe Valley Lady Vikings have lost to the eventual state champion two years in a row now. The IHSAA moved Heritage Christian up to 3A, in spite of its 1A enrollment, because the Lady Eagles have earned its way to better competition.
Former Olympian Speaks In Warsaw
Ryan Hall, a former Olympic runner and the national record holder in the half marathon, spoke to Warsaw Community Schools sixth graders Friday afternoon.
Warsaw Kickers Get To Work In First Half
As people everywhere celebrated Labor Day weekend away from their jobs, Warsaw varsity soccer teams went to work Saturday - particularly in the first half. Hosting a doubleheader - the girls against Argos and the boys against Fort Wayne Snider - the Lady Tigers and Tigers built sizeable leads in the first 40 minutes and rode it to victory in their respective matches.
Wawasee Boys Hold Off Hornets
SYRACUSE - After a furious start, Wawasee held off a late charge by Angola for a 65-53 win in boys basketball action Saturday night. Warrior senior Michael Conrad scored seven of his game-high 19 points in the first quarter as Wawasee jumped out to a 17-4 lead after one period. "That was a senior stepping up," said Wawasee head coach Phil Mishler."A lot of times it takes someone to step up and hit that first shot for the team to get going and that's what Michael did.That's a senior knowing, 'it's my team' but also knowing when to let others step up." Conrad and Co.also ratcheted up its defensive pressure as Angola struggled from the field in the early going. The Hornets managed just 15 first-half points as they shot 7 of 17 from the field.
Concord Slips Past Warsaw
Heading into sectional play next week, the Warsaw Tigers couldn't have asked for much more.Well, that's not entirely true, they could have gotten the win. But everything else about Warsaw's 27-19 loss to Concord Friday at Fisher Field was a step in the right direction for a young football program. "This is one of the highlights of my coaching career so far," Warsaw coach Phil Jensen said."A bunch of kids that had every reason to hang up the pads a long time ago come out here and played a team like Concord tough. "This is one of the upper teams in our conference, and our kids came out and laid it on the line," he said."This is a huge step for our program." Concord is a team that lost close games to Plymouth and NorthWood, while beating Goshen - three teams that combined to beat Warsaw 100-0 this year.
Haworth Reflects On A Year In Warsaw
After his first year as Warsaw Community Schools' top administrator, Superintendent Dr. Robert Haworth says he is impressed with the community."First of all," he said during an interview Monday afternoon, "I would like to compliment the community. I found in one year the greater Warsaw community to be concerned and dedicated to their young people. That truly is a blessing because it makes being an education leader very easy."Haworth was hired by the Warsaw School Board at its Feb. 20, 2006, meeting. He started his duties as superintendent July 1, 2006. He previously served as superintendent at Springs Valley School Corp. in French Lick.
Victims Of Domestic Violence Need Various Sources Of Support
When it comes to domestic violence, victims are looking for any connection to receive support in their extremely sensitive, and many times dangerous, situation.
Warsaw Gets Two New School Board Members
Two new Warsaw school board members will take office in January, while two others will continue on the board. Ron Yeiter, District 1, and Gene England, District 7, are the new members of the board.Cathy Folk, District 2, and Larry Chamberlain, District 5, are incumbents who were re-elected. Yeiter, who became a familiar face at board meetings over the past year, said he campaigned by meeting with PTOs and Lions Clubs and by going door-to-door in his district. He defeated George Klinger and Candace Townsend for the school board seat currently held by Brad Brail, who did not run for re-election. He said his priority is Warsaw Community Schools' financial status.
