KDI Shows Loss During 2002
Jim Tinkey gave the Kosciusko Development Inc.executive board members continued bad news Wednesday as he presented the 2002 year- end financial statement.He presented a budget worksheet showing the organization's financial situation in the red, with a $14,710 loss. The downward trend began two years ago with a deficit of $2,147.31. Projected expenses in the $85,910 budget this year include two big-ticket items: $28,560 for administration fees and/or overhead and $41,000 in salaries and benefits.Other items, including training and development, legal expenses, advertising and other miscellaneous entries, show a total cost of $16,300. The group's support and revenue includes up to $35,000 as a match to donations from the county.Donations from companies and municipalities may exceed $35,000 and are given as $42,000 for last year.
Tranter Named Flotilla Commodore
SYRACUSE - Jim Tranter, Ogden Point Road, Syracuse, will lead the 2006 Wawasee Flotilla on July 2, as he joins the list of other dignitaries as Flotilla Commodore. "It's a surprise and also an honor," said Tranter, who has lived at Lake Wawasee for 40 years."It's an honor to be chosen among a very elite group," he said, recalling watching all the past flotilla commodores and even driving the commodore boat for a number of the individuals."Walking in the same footsteps as Eli Lilly is an honor." Tranter is currently vice president of Wawasee Property Owners Association and former chairman and volunteer with the Wawasee Lake Patrol. He has given numerous hours of volunteer time to the Lake Patrol, keeping the waters of Lake Wawasee safe for all recreation and helping those boaters in need.
Domestic Terrorism
Editor, Times-Union:Here we go again. If you don't believe there is criminal government element ignore this message.
Father, Son Headed To Reno Air Races
Flying airplanes is in Alan Hoover and his son Brian’s blood. The local residents will stoke their love of aviation by competing in the 2016 National Championship Air Races.
Warsaw Resident Discusses Battle With Multiple Myeloma
Warsaw resident Steve Watson was diagnosed with multiple myeloma 10 years ago and is still battling with the blood disease.
Mikesell Fountain to Flow Again
WINONA LAKE – After a number of years of being shut down, the Mikesell Fountain in the Village at Winona has been resurrected.
Community Remembers 9/11, Unveils Shaw's Name On Memorial
Hundreds of local law enforcement and the community gathered Saturday to remember those locally who have died while serving in the line of duty.
Tigers Show Support For 'Rev'
For decades, Roy Blake has cheered for Warsaw Community High School's athletic teams.
Danny Boy Stories For Readers On The Go
For more than 50 years, Dan Lee has been a writer. Now, the Warsaw man offers his short digital stories for busy people on the go.
Tippy Valley To Add Solar Panels
Tippecanoe Valley Schools will likely be installing a 44-panel solar array to provide electricity for the Mentone and Burket schools.
YMCA Campers Visit Animal Welfare League
PIERCETON - Campers had the opportunity Wednesday to learn about how to care for cats and dogs.
Marine Who Served In Vietnam Is December’s Veteran Of The Month
For the December Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month, the county commissioners chose a Marine who served in Vietnam and who builds wheelchair ramps for others.
Stiffler To Retire After 40 Years Of Teaching
One of the posters in Joy Stiffler's classroom at Warsaw Community High School quotes George Bernard Shaw. "You see things as they are, and you ask 'why?' But I dream things that never were, and I ask 'why not?'"
Teeple Retiring After 43 Years
LEESBURG – In the 43 years since Rod Teeple started teaching, the smoke detector, waffle-sole running shoes, cellphones, DNA fingerprinting and genetic sequencing have been created.
Cancer Claims Buddy, Retired WPD K-9 Officer
The Warsaw Police Department announced Thursday the death of retired police K-9 Buddy.
Stogsdill Retires From Air Force
Senior Master Sgt. Douglas M. Stogsdill recently was honored at a retirement ceremony at Grissom Air Force Base, Bunker Hill.
