How Stocks And The Stock Market Work

Use The Bucket Approach To Help Construct Your Retirement Portfolio

Use The Bucket Approach To Help Construct Your Retirement Portfolio

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Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway To Buy CTB

MILFORD - Agricultural supplier CTB International Corp.signed a $180 million merger agreement with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. CTB shareholders will receive $12.75 per share in cash under the deal, the farm equipment maker said in a statement issued today. The transaction includes about $40 million of assumed debt, according to CTB. The merger agreement is subject to approval of a majority of CTB's shareholders and to regulatory approvals.The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year. CTB will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway once the transaction is completed.

Fair Receives Financial Boost From County

County council voted to approve $43,000 to upgrade the electrical system that has plagued the facility for years. The money comes on top of a regular annual allowance, and will cover the cost of installing a new electrical system at the fairgrounds.However, individual users, such as the Horse and Pony Club, will be expected to complete electrical work on barns and buildings at the fairgrounds. Councilman Tom Anglin noted that REMC's $43,000 bid for the project was less than half of what NIPSCO bid.REMC has offered to provide free labor. Fairgrounds spokeswoman Becky Thomas said she planned to set forth an aggressive campaign to find volunteer labor and support for the improvements. The improvements could help set the stage for more activities at the financially depleted facility, she said. Electrical improvements should lead to a cost savings and eliminate what many considered a dangerous environment.

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Souder Talks Health Care

U.S. Congressman Mark Souder met with orthopedic officials, financial advisors and small-business owners Thursday to discuss health care reform.

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4-Year-Old Female Injured After Hit By Vehicle

A 4-year-old girl was struck Friday night in a pedestrian-car accident.

Stimulus: Will It Work? Who Will Loan Us The Money?

We have a stimulus package and it looks like it will head to the president's desk very shortly and become the law of the land.

Glen Terrace Owner To Begin Repairs

Condemned Glen Terrace Apartments, Walter Way, Warsaw, are on their way to compliance with Warsaw building inspectors. Warsaw building inspector and assistant building commissioner Pam Kennedy condemned the last two of five buildings of the complex Wednesday. Kennedy, Warsaw Fire Chief Matt Warren, fire safety inspector Michael Wilson, building commissioner Gene Oliver, representative from USDA Rural Development Dan Hughes, Indianapolis housing coordinator John Young, rural development manager Enzley Mitchell (USDA Rural Development, Indianapolis) and apartment owner John Call, Syracuse, met Friday to discuss construction plans for the 40-unit complex. Call said his first concern is the fire separation violation, which triggered the condemnation.He brought plans to the meeting illustrating each step the engineer would take to solve the code violation.Call also said he has plans to paint the buildings and clean out the gutters.

Council hears requests for funds from several social service agencies

Social service agencies and other organizations in Kosciusko County presented requests for next year's financial assistance to the Kosciusko County Council Thursday. Some asked for slightly more money, others asked for the same amount as 1999. The first presentation was by Kurt Carlson, CEO of Bowen Center.The Bowen Center took over the Kosciusko County Juvenile Shelter after it closed last year.This year, the center is anticipating a shortfall of approximately $34,000.As a result, Bowen Center is increasing the per diem rate for the shelter from $100 to $105 per day. In addition to the financial shortfall, Carlson said, the county has used more days in the shelter than predicted.The contract with Kosciusko County budgeted 1,095 days for 1999, for a total of $60,225, and actually used 1,687. "Unfortunately, we have that many kids in need in this community," he told the council.

Avoiding Common Investment Traps Along Life’s Path

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WCS Looks At Activity Center Options

Warsaw Community?Schools has taken the next step to build a student activity center at the high school.

House Approves 13th Check For State's Public Retirees

STATEHOUSE – Legislation co-authored by state Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) providing a 13th check to retired public employees is one step closer to becoming law after the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously approved the measure.

Wawasee Looks At $9M Building Plan; Syracuse To Buy Fire Truck

SYRACUSE - The Wawasee Community School Corporation met in special session Tuesday to conduct a 1028 hearing.