WHA Recognizes Latest FSS Program Graduate

Brandy Holle, Warsaw, is the latest graduate of Warsaw Housing Authority's Family Self-Sufficiency program. FSS is designed to help those receiving Section 8 rental assistance to work and plan toward financial independence.Participants must earn at least a two-year college degree, obtain a job in their field of study and begin earning an income more than the limit for Section 8 assistance within five years. As participants earn more and are able to pay more toward their rent, Warsaw Housing Authority creates an escrow savings account with the rental assistance money they save. Upon graduation from the program, participants receive a check for the amount in the account.

WCPL Funding Still Not Up To Last Year's Level

The Warsaw Community Public Library has received a portion of its tax draw for operations, $266,586 in May and June.The fund is still $257,981 short of last year's balance. WCPL's business manager Renee Sweeny advised the library's board of trustees Monday about the library's funds. The tax draw came from real estate and auto excise taxes, not from personal property taxes, CVET or financial institution taxes. She said more funds are expected next week but the total collected in May, June and July still will be less than receipts in June 2002. A total of $341,332 was collected on the advance draw, with a portion going to the bond and interest redemption and library improvement reserve funds. Since the library has reduced hours and has not replaced staffers who have left, the board should not have to borrow money to keep the doors open and people employed, library director Ann Zydek said.

United Way Welcomes 2004 Pacesetter Companies

United Way of Kosciusko County welcomes the companies that will lead the United Way 2004 campaign.Nelson Beverage, SYM Financial, Biomet Inc.and Dalton Foundry will "set the pace" for all other Kosciusko County companies for the community campaign. Pacesetter companies are taking a leadership role in the 2004 United Way campaign. Pacesetters run their companies' employee campaigns before the end of August. Pacesetters are volunteer companies that find new creative ways to raise dollars from their company for the community.Companies have internal "keyleaders" who will recruit team members within the company, and who will then plan and orchestrate the running of the campaign.Keyleaders then assist other companies by giving them new ideas and things that worked for their company.

Child Care Needs Debated

Kosciusko County Foundation's efforts to address child care issues didn't take long to catch fire Wednesday. An invitation to child care givers, business representatives and other interested groups brought out two dozen people during a meeting in Warsaw. In less than two hours, the group debated various aspects of the issue and began formulating initial plans for action that would qualify the county for future financial government support. The availability of new funds is the result of welfare reform that includes new provisions for child care to ensure single parents are able to work. The program was led by Rick Mappin, a representative of the Dekko Foundation.The not-for-profit organization serves a six-county area and is interested in serving as a conduit with other private foundations and corporations in Indiana to assist in child care needs. Organizers hope to prioritize concerns and needs and then formulate a plan of action by July.

Chamber Honors Community Leaders

Lake City Bank walked away Wednesday from Warsaw's 85th annual Chamber of Commerce banquet with the majority of honors, for its business and for its employees. Jean Northenor, senior vice president of LCB, was the recipient of the Chamber's first Athena Award, which recognizes community leaders who help women reach their full potential. Northenor was honored for her advocacy of women in leadership positions in the community, for encouraging women in the political arena and for her support of the advancement of professional women. Lake City Bank received the general business award, in recognition of more than 125 years of financial service to the Kosciusko County community and beyond. The bank also was noted for its active involvement in the communities it serves and for encouraging its employees to participate in community service.

Focus On United Way: Well Child Clinic Offers Parental Support

Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles highlighting the various agencies that receive funds from United Way.The remaining agencies will be periodically highlighted leading up to the annual United Way fund drive.Information on each agency will include: What and how services are provided, who receives the services, the people associated with the agency and funding received from United Way. The Well Child Clinic opened in 1981 to help families who have trouble paying for well-baby routine care. The goal of the clinic is to provide families with routine preventive health services needed to keep babies and children healthy, happy and prepared to succeed as they approach school age.Because of financial constraints, these serves might not otherwise be available.The Well Child Clinic often is used as a "safety net" for preventive health care.

Sofamor-Danek Facility Backbone Of Medtronic

Although its been operational since September, the busy folks at Medtronic Sofamor Danek Mfg.found time to showcase its new facility Friday. The off-white and blue building on the north side of U.S.30 at the intersection of CR 150W was the scene of an open house hosted by Dan Tosby, Medtronic Sofamore Danek vice president and general manager. "We're really happy with the plant," Tosby said. "We've got an exciting future now.Warsaw, Kosciusko County and community members all have been very supportive and we're very appreciative of all their support." Sofamor Danek was in Winona Lake and desperately needed to expand to meet manufacturing demands. With financial assistance and forethought from the Warsaw City Council, the Warsaw redevelopment commission, planning commission, chamber of commerce and other county and state government agencies, the company stayed in Kosciusko County. And they're glad they did according to the executive.

Choose Adams

Editor, Times-Union:Election Day is fast approaching and there has been little discussion regarding one of the most important contests in our area - that of Warsaw Community School Corporation's 4th District School Board seat. Kent Adams is exactly what our school corporation needs.

Republican Clones

Editor, Times-Union:Today I read the Times-Union as I relaxed over dinner.

Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund Gala Planned

The 2012 Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund Gala and Auction is at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club in Leesburg.

Poor Financial Record Keeping Limits Claypool Budget

CLAYPOOL – Chronic shoddy bookkeeping cost Claypool a third of its budget last year, and will again this year if records aren’t organized within weeks.

Misstatements

Editor, Times-Union:As current town council president, I would like to clear up a few misstatements in Aaron Wilcoxson’s recent letter in support of Winona Lake Clerk-Treasurer Retha Hicks.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE - MF-689 - HIVELY

Community Foundation Talks Grants, Scholarships at Annual Meeting

NORTH WEBSTER – The Kosciusko County Community Foundation held its 2011 Annual Meeting Thursday at the North Webster Community Center.

Socialism

Editor, Times-Union:Million-dollar bonuses for executives whose companies get astronomical amounts of bailout money from the government (our taxes, our money) – socialism.

World Compassion Network President Speaks At Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Gateway Christian Church welcomed Joe Wilkey, president and founder, World Compassion Network who addressed the congregation during worship services Sunday.

Susie McEntire Returns to Warsaw for Christmas Concert

Back by popular demand, “A Country Christmas with Susie McEntire” returns to Warsaw Dec. 12.

More Funds Needed For New CCS Building

Funds continue to be raised for a new building for Combined Community Services, and more funds are needed.

5K Saturday to Benefit Veterans

WINONA LAKE – The military has affected Jacob Reynolds’ family for at least a couple generations, so the Warsaw Community High School senior wants to have a positive impact on it.

Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County Gala Set For September

The 2013 annual Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County Gala and Auction has been scheduled for Sept. 7.