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Milford Seeks Funds For Fence At Waubee

MILFORD - Instead of adding $15,000 to the Milford Park Department budget for a fence around Waubee Lake Park, the Milford town council decided Thursday to try to get the money elsewhere, if they decide to put up a fence. The park advisory board asked for the additional money for a fence to help raise money to maintain the park and for security reasons.Their 2002 budget, without the money for the fence, will be approximately $23,500. The council approved $2,590 for the purchase of six new tables for the park.For the five park advisory board members, a stipend totaling $2,500 for 2002 was approved. Clerk-treasurer Charlotte's Siegfried's salary was approved at $33,000, an increase of approximately $4,400.The council approved an increase of their own wages by $500 apiece. In anticipation of a not-yet-determined fire department purchase, $5,000 was added to the cumulative capital improvement fund.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Albertson's Sport Shop Target Of Burglars

Police are focusing on a 17-year-old Fort Wayne male in connection with a break-in to a Warsaw gun store. The owner of Albertson's Sport Shop on U.S.30 discovered the burglary when she came in to open the store about 6:40 a.m.Tuesday.The power was shut off at the main breaker, disabling the store's alarm system, a rear door was open, bars on a security gate were cut and a stack of guns was found next to the back door. When Ruby Albertson called police, she said someone could possibly still be inside, since the guns were apparently placed there to be removed. However, when Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department deputies arrived at the scene, no intruders were found in or around the building.The 22 long guns and 13 handguns near the door were from among the store's stock, but an inventory will have to be completed to determine what, if anything, is missing.
Ruth Anne Lipka, Times-Union Lifestyles Editor- | July 28, 2016

Webster Looks At Possible Uses For EDIT Funds

NORTH WEBSTER - Sidewalks and curbs, purchase of a leaf vacuum and real estate, the North Webster Elementary School project and infrastructure improvements are earmarked for Economic Development Income Tax funding by the town council. To secure town's share of EDIT in July, a proposal must be passed in the form of an ordinance. Clerk Peg Lawrance advised the council changes could still be made in the form of capital improvements when they heard the second reading Wednesday. The ordinance is expected to be approved at the April 18 town council meeting. Jim McCleary was given the go-ahead to design a pier at the North Webster Town Park at a cost of $5,300, including construction. Standards for waste removal will be set for advertisement in April.Currently, Borden Waste-Away hauls North Webster refuse.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Pierceton Eyes Housing Grant

PIERCETON - Pierceton town council members have called a special meeting to discuss the grant application process for an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program through Housing Opportunities of Warsaw, a not-for-profit sister agency of the Warsaw Housing Authority. The meeting is at 7 p.m.tomorrow at the Pierceton Community Building. "We're in the very preliminary stages of the grant process," said council president Jerry Kreger."We budgeted money last year toward this project and the housing authority is going to try to get money from Kosciusko County Foundation and in-kind funds." Once the grant is secured, qualifying homeowners may apply for the low-interest funds to bring their homes up to state housing codes.
TERESA CARRANO, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Woman's Body Found In Warsaw

Two fishermen looking for a spot to night fish Thursday discovered a woman's body in a pond north of Center Center in Warsaw. Police and fire personnel were already near the location responding to a 6:48 p.m.incident at Bob Evans Restaurant when the men made the discovery.Emergency crews then secured the scene around the unnamed pond owned by Superior Excavating. According to police, the woman's body was rolled up in a piece of carpet at the time it was found.Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine said foul play is suspected in the woman's death.Rovenstine said he did not want to speculate on the identity of the woman, but confirmed that a December missing person case remains open and has been actively investigated.
Ruth Anne Lipka, Times-Union Lifestyles Editor- | July 28, 2016

County To Dedicate 'Kosciuszko' Monument

A monument honoring General Tadeusz "Thaddeus" Kosciuszko will be dedicated at 10 a.m.March 27, at the Kosciusko County Courthouse lawn on the Main Street side.Kosciuszko is the namesake for the county, though he was never in Indiana. Born in Poland in 1746, he came to America in 1776 and offered his services to the Continental Congress. The idea of a monument honoring this patriot came from Don Frantz, longtime Warsaw Rotarian.A bust of Kosciuszko is housed in the Kosciusko County Historical Society Jail Museum; however, Frantz thought there should be something on the courthouse lawn for the public to see as well.With the 150th anniversary of Warsaw being celebrated in 2004, it was decided by the Warsaw Rotary Club that a monument should be erected to commemorate this event as well as honor this Revolutionary War hero.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Town Council praises last weekend's BMX race, triathlon

WINONA LAKE - Councilman Rolly Ortega commented on the well-organized BMX race held last weekend, and town marshal Malcolm Gilbert had good words to say about the triathlon event held last weekend, too, during the town council's meeting this morning. More than 150 bicycle racers participated in the bike race, although 200 were expected.Ortega said it was very well run with few parking problems. He asked that organizer Eric Graves be thanked for the event. Gilbert said 373 people entered the triathlon, many more than were expected.He said there were few hitches during the event. Because of the number of athletes, the riders were strung out both ways on Pierceton Road, where they turned around in Pierceton. Grace College security crews helped with the crowd, Gilbert said, as did street department superintendent Bart Jones. Gilbert said it was his observation that few people attended the Pro-Am Classic Golf event at Stonehenge.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Guns

Editor, Times-Union:Citizens of America and fellow gun enthusiasts, I want to invite your attention to a new Senate House Bill "HR 45"...
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Bush's Treason

Editor, Times-Union:Since the Bush Bunch has been in charge: Our Constitution has been trample ...
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Warsaw, Winona Lake K-9 Officers Recognized

Warsaw, Winona Lake K-9 Officers RecognizedWarsaw and Winona Lake Police K-9 Officers received recognition in the 9th Annual American Working Dog K-9 Olympics held Aug 19-21 at Vohne Liche Kennels in Denver, Indiana.
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Remember When June 18

10 Years Ago June 18 1987 While some seven-year-olds are still riding their bicycles with the training wheels intact for security, Jeremy Grene, Warsaw, placed fourth in the American Motorcycle Association state moto-cross competition last year, during his first year of racing. 25 Years Ago June 18 1972 Miss Chapman Lake, Teresa Rhoades, a student at Warsaw Community High School and daughter of Mr.and Mrs.Robert E. Rhoades, Chapman Lake, will be sponsored by Harriet's Dress Shop of Leesburg, during the upcoming Mermaid Festival queen activities.
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Proud Of Bayh

Editor, Times-Union:I was surfing Senator Bayh's Web site and read this news release:
- | July 28, 2016

Pround Of Bayh

Editor, Times-Union:I was surfing Senator Bayh's Web site and read this news release:
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Cut Government

Editor, Times-Union,The flaw in how Progressives debate is that they claim that you are wrong, but try to pass themselves off as the true experts.
- | July 28, 2016

Fox Party

Editor, Times-Union:For the purpose of this letter I have plagiarized the phrase "Fox Party" from Jonathan Alter of Newsweek.
- | July 28, 2016

FEMA Money Available Locally

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday that President Barack Obama approved federal assistance for homeowners', renters' and business property damaged in Kosciusko and 12 other counties by flooding and severe weather that occurred March 8-14.
- | July 28, 2016

City Approves Certified Technology Park Agreement

Warsaw is working to attract high technology activity to the city.
Jennifer [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Grace Spikers Win Wild Five-Setter At Spring Arbor

Grace’s volleyball team wrapped up a memorable comeback victory in five sets at Spring Arbor on Friday.The Lady Lancers (16-13, 7-6 Crossroads League) won the second, fourth and fifth sets to secure the season sweep of the Cougars (5-18, 1-12 CL).Grace had 64 kills and hit .174 for the match, compared to 48 kills for Spring Arbor on a .111 percentage.
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Burner, McSherry Receive Hall Of Fame Awards

Sheila Burner and Jason McSherry were honored Friday night with the Kosciusko County Republican Hall Of Fame awards.
Jennifer [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Grace Softball Team Sweeps Indiana Wesleyan

WINONA LAKE – Senior Olivia Winget starred on Senior Day for Grace College’s softball team on Saturday, and freshman Samantha Johnson’s walk-off single in the ninth inning secured the Lady Lancers a sweep of Indiana Wesleyan.
Josh Neuhart- | July 28, 2016
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