Warsaw Times-Union

Triton School Corporation Adopts 2024 Budget

BOURBON – Triton School Corporation adopted its 2024 budget Monday.

By JACKIE GORSKI None |

October 9, 2023

Joseph ‘Joe’ Hemphling

Joseph “Joe” Hemphling, 80, of Pierceton, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, peacefully at home.

Mentone Has Meeting To Discuss Budgeting Parameters For Park

MENTONE — Mentone Town Council held a special meeting on Monday to discuss budgeting parameters for their future park.

Brianna Pitts, InkFreeNews | December 19, 2023

Young Receives Subcommittee Chairmanships And Assignments

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) on Monday announced his two subcommittee chairmanships and five additional subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress.

Letters to the Editor 09-05-2001

- Alaska Trip - Appreciates Photos Alaska Trip Editor, Times-Union: I recently visited Alaska to study glaciers.The purpose of my trip was professional development.I expect to use the knowledge I gained in several courses I teach at an area college.The trip was expensive; I cut costs by staying at the University of Alaska at Anchorage.I enjoyed the privilege of visiting the Kenai Peninsula, informative boat cruises, viewing the amazing wildlife and hiking the Matanuska glacier.

- | July 28, 2016

Foundation Celebrates Anniversary

Friends and stakeholders of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation came together Nov.19 to celebrate the Foundation's 35th anniversary of service to the foundation. Board member the Rev.Jerry Yoder began the celebration with an invocation.Foundation board president Robert Condon presented the 2003 annual report and shared highlights from the fiscal year ending June 30, including:  The foundation's assets totaled $21,683,281.  The establishment of 14 new funds.  Professional advisor workshops hosted by the foundation, allowing professionals the opportunity to discuss challenging situations from the fields of estate and financial planning, taxes and charitable giving.Professional advisors created their own donor-advised fund at the community foundation for the benefit of the charitable projects of their choice.  College and vocational training scholarships totaling more than $150,000 were awarded to 142 county residents.

Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Town studying two retirement plans

MILFORD - Two retirement plans for the town of Milford's employees were discussed by the Milford Town Council Monday at a special meeting. In the end, the council approved the retirement plan presented by councilman Bob Phillips.The plan still has to be approved by the town's financial consultant and the state. Under the plan, an employee's base salary will be divided by 100,000, resulting in a percentage.That percentage will be multiplied by the amount the town employee puts in each year toward their retirement.That result is how much the town will put in toward that employee's retirement.The maximum amount a person can put toward their retirement per year is $10,000. For example, if an employee makes $25,000 annually and puts $10,000 of that away for their retirement, the town will put in a matching amount of $2,500 toward that employee's retirement.

DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

CCS Coordinates New 'Individual Development Account' Program

The first Individual Development Accounts have been opened by folks in Kosciusko County. When a savings goal is reached, the state will match the deposited amount $3 for every $1 saved, up to $900 per year. "It's a great way for lower income families to invest in their future.The savings actually add up," said Laura Deal of Combined Community Services, who is coordinating the program. "It means a home for themselves and their kids, money for their education or their kids' education.The money is put toward things that will really pay off." IDA, established in 1997, is designed to help certain individuals, those earning 175 percent of the federal poverty level or less, accumulate savings and develop personal finance skills. The money is deposited at Lake City Bank and the accounts are administered by CCS.So far, four accounts have been opened.Deal said up to 10 accounts are eligible for the IDA program.

TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

State Chamber Calls Local Schools 'Best Buys'

All five high schools in the Kosciusko County area have been designated by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce as "Indiana's Best Buys." According to the Chamber, a "Best Buy" high school is one that produces above average student achievement with below average financial resources.In other words, according to Chamber president Christopher P.LaMothe, "Best Buy schools are those that are providing exceptional educational value for the tax dollars they receive." The Chamber developed its list by using ISTEP scores, graduation rates, attendance rates, SAT composite scores and the percentage of seniors who took the SAT. The number of at-risk students also was considered.At-risk students were defined as those who come from families with incomes below the federal poverty level, single-parent households and students in the school corporation's population who are older than age 19 and did not graduate from high school.

Laurie Hahn, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

BOW Opens New Sewer Facility Bids

Bids for the new wastewater treatment facility were opened Friday during the Warsaw Board of Works regular meeting.Two bids were submitted from Bowen Engineering Corp., Crown Point, in the amount of $12.2 million; and from Reynolds Construction, Orleans, in the amount of $10.283 million.Bonds for the work are expected to be finalized Thursday, according to Mayor Ernie Wiggins, with bid recommendations coming at the Jan.18 Board of Works meeting. A $47,250 financial advisory services agreement with H.J.Umbaugh and Associates, Plymouth, was approved along with the bond counsel services agreement in the amount of about $40,000 from Baker & Daniels, South Bend. City planner Jeff Noffsinger said a $24,000 check from the Kosciusko County Historical Society's Build Indiana grant had been received.The funds will help pay Herceg and Associates Engineers for the final design and engineering plans on the west end of the city's Greenway Project.

TERESA SMITH, Times-Union- | July 28, 2016

Times-Union Court News 10-27-2003

Circuit Court Filings The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding: Complaints  Deautsche Bank Trust Co.v.Dennis A.Smith and Robin J.Smith.Plaintiff seeks $68,274.92 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.  NCO Financial Systems Inc.v.Ami M.Saunders.Plaintiff seeks $28,202.05 due on account, plus court costs, interest and attorney fees.  Wachovia Bank of Delaware v.Thomas D.Miller.Plaintiff seeks $49,396.29 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.

- | July 28, 2016

Remember When 5.16.08

10 Years Ago May 16 1998 Michael L. Kubacki was elected president of Lakeland Financial Corp. and Lake City Bank recently. Kubacki replaces R. Douglas Grant, who recently retired but will continue as chairman and chief executive officer. 25 Years Ago May 16 1983 BOURBON - Tim Grossman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grossman, Bourbon, was named 1983 valedictorian, with a 4.0 grade point average in 44 credits. Salutatorian Beth Beatty, a seven-semester graduate with 37 credits and 3.795 grade point average, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cleon Beatty, Fort Myers, Fla. 50 Years Ago May 16 1958 It isn't often that a golden wedding has the bride's mother sharing in the celebration. That will be true Sunday (May 11) when Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Haney, Nappanee, hold open house. Guest of honor will be her mother, Christene Monesmith, 86. Lifelong residents of the Nappanee community, the Haneys have three children, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. All will be present except Dale Haney, a grandson, who is in service in Japan. 75 Years Ago May 16 1933 Some Mother's Day specials at The Anderson Greenhouses are sweet peas, per bunch, 50 cents; carnations, per dozen, 75 cents; roses, per dozen, $1 to $3; and hydrangeas, 75 cents to $2 each.

- | July 28, 2016

Remember When 7.18.2008

10 Years Ago July 18 1998 Edna Nellans was crowned "Our Lady of Kosciusko" during activities at the Kosciusko County 4-H and Community Fair. The contest for senior queen was one of several new contests added to this year's fair schedule. 25 Years Ago July 18 1983 Dave M. Tinkey, son of Forrest and Marjorie Tinkey, has been promoted to senior accountant in the Indianapolis office of Geo. S. Olive & Co., the largest certified public accounting firm in Indiana. Tinkey specializes in financial institutions at GSO. 50 Years Ago July 18 1958 Dianne Gebert and Joan Hettler, of Pierceton, have been named winners of awards at the 12th annual High School Journalism Institute at Indiana University. Hettler received honorable mention awards for best feature and speech coverage in advanced newswriting. A special story, "I Am a Teen-Ager," in the editors' workshop won for Gebert a second-place award. 75 Years Ago July 18 1933 Farmers reported that between 300 to 500 acres of wheat has now been thrashed in this vicinity. The average yield per acre is 15 to 20 bushels. The threshing mentioned has been in Wayne Township and vicinity, east of Warsaw.

- | July 28, 2016

Skate Center Owner Asks City To Buy His Facility

Steve Haines joined the Warsaw Parks Department board Tuesday, following a swearing-in by Mayor Ernie Wiggins.Haines replaces Bob Richmond, who recently retired from the board. Joe Chester approached the board with information about East Lake Skate Center.Chester wrote the department last month advising the city the facility was for sale.He suggested it would make a good municipal asset. Chester said he is retiring and would like to see the rink remain as a skate center and banquet hall.He has operated the business since the 1970s and is asking $935,000 for the building, business and associated equipment and merchandise. Superintendent Jon Garber said the parks department simply does not have the money to buy the skate center. "If someone wanted to buy it for the city, that would be different," he said, "but the sale price exceeds our annual budget." The board reviewed three annual reports: financial, projects and programs and activities.

TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Council Eyes 2006 Budgets

Warsaw councilmen and department heads met Monday evening in city hall to discuss the city's proposed department budgets and general fund for 2006. After reviewing each section and hearing reports from all departments, the council agreed to meet Wednesday at 6 p.m.in city hall for a second reading of budget totals. The 2006 proposed human resource general fund budget of $84,606 is a 95 percent increase from its actual 2005 financial plan.The increase stems from new procedures which hold the human resource department responsible for physical evaluations of both present employees and potential new hires within the police and fire departments. Jennifer Whitaker, director of human resources, said employee drug testing and mental evaluations also affected the increased budget proposal. Additional funds were requested by the department to implement a safety education program in efforts to decrease incidents of employee injury.

Joe Kirkendall, Times-Union staff writer- | July 28, 2016

Waste District Approves Budget Despite Concerns By Board Over Hazardous Waste Site

Without full support, the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District board approved the first reading of the district's 2001 budget at their Wednesday meeting by a vote of 4 to 1, with one board member abstaining. Commissioner Eddie Creighton voted against the budget while commissioner Brad Jackson abstained. The total budget is $341,160.And while the bottom line figure is the same as the original budget proposed last month, District Director Marsha Eikenberry told the board some line items were changed prior to it being advertised.Eikenberry met with the state tax board representative Wednesday morning. The changes in the proposed budget are due to the district possibly leasing and/or purchasing a permanent household hazardous waste collection site at 220 S.Union St., Warsaw.With the site, the contract the district has with Stafford's Solid Waste for waste management would increase financially.

DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

County To Receive $236,455 In Lake Grants

The state is awarding 30 grants that will improve lakes and rivers in 33 counties, including several in Kosciusko County. Of $1.1 million in grants, $236,455 will go to Kosciusko County projects. The grants, which supplement local budgets for local projects, will help fund lake and watershed diagnostic studies, lake and watershed management plans, post-construction monitoring, engineering feasibility studies, design and construction and land treatment projects. The grant monies come from annual fees for boat registration.Five dollars from each registration is reserved for the DNR grant program.The grants are approved by the State Soil Conservation Board and administered by the DNR Division of Soil Conservation. The grants continue a 13-year program that provides technical and financial assistance to local units of government and organizations.The projects address soil erosion- and nutrient-related problems affecting public-access lakes and streams.

Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

WCS To Advertise $54M Budget For 2006

Warsaw School Board Monday approved the advertisement of the 2006 proposed budget. Warsaw Schools Chief Financial Officer Kevin Scott said he had budget work sessions with each of the board members.The last day to approve a budget for 2006 is Sept.20, but Scott said he will ask for the board's approval of the budget at their regular Sept.19 meeting.The budget hearing is scheduled for Sept.6. The total of the proposed 2006 budget is $54,233,086, up from the 2005 budget of $50,312,247.Budgets are advertised high because they can always be cut but can't be increased. The general fund of the budget includes salaries, wages, utilities and supplies.The estimated 2006 general fund is $38,003,027, up by approximately $1.46 million from the 2005 budget of $36,541,447. Debt service for 2006 is proposed at $4,418,979, compared to $4,315,066 in 2005.Payment of pension bonds is down from $543,224 in 2005 to a proposed $541,555 in 2006.

DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

CCS North To Remain Open

SYRACUSE - In July, Combined Community Services announced the shutdown of the Syracuse branch by Aug.30. By Tuesday, the faith-based charitable organization had found the wherewithal to stay open on a limited basis through the end of September. The Syracuse-Webster Ministers' Association, which has always supported CCS' presence in Syracuse at 612 S.Huntington St., is committed to seeking out cost-effective options to continue providing CCS services. "It's not the rent," CCS-North director Ron Wright said of the facility's financial woes, "it is the cost of utilities and personnel." Besides Wright, there are two full-time employees.Their hours will be cut.

TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Winona Council Sets Meeting To Study Town Hall Relocation

WINONA LAKE - The town council will hold an "administrative session" Thursday or Friday to decide on the proposed merger and relocation of its police and government offices. In its meeting Tuesday morning, the council postponed a resolution until later this week, when councilman Randy Ruppel could be included in the decision.Ruppel was absent from Tuesday's meeting. Town council president Brent Wilcoxson scheduled a tour of the proposed new town hall, Grace Brethren Home Missions, for 7:30 a.m.Thursday, and set an administrative meeting for the council on Thursday or Friday to discuss the building lease. The council has been negotiating with Larry Chamberlain for the use of half of the Missions' building.GBHM previously asked for $6,200 per month rent, and by Tuesday's meeting that figure was reduced to $3,565 per month.

Laurie Hahn, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

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