Local YMCA Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Kosciusko Community Young Men's Christian Association - better known as the YMCA or simply the "Y" - is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week. Tuesday also will be proclaimed YMCA Day by Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins. Since its inception, the YMCA has grown in building size, membership and programs. A charter for Kosciusko's YMCA was applied for in 1961 from the national YMCA.In 1963, the Y started a campaign to raise money for a building, raising $130,000.In 1965, the YMCA building was opened. Before the building was ready, Y members met off-site.Businesses, like Lake City Bank on Market Street, opened their doors for the Y groups. "It was just started," said Y executive director Tom Garland, "(because) they were just looking to have recreation for this town." The YMCA board had approximately 24 past presidents, who usually served one to two years apiece.
Schools Concerned About Timing Of Tax Distributions
School board officials are concerned about receiving their June 30, 2007, tax distributions because the county assessor's office hasn't submitted the "in-between" reassessments to the auditor's office, let alone to the Department of Local Government Finance for approval. County assessors had until July 1 to submit the new assessments to county auditors for review.County auditors had until Aug.1 to send the documents to the Department of Local Government Finance.The county's assessed values are used to approve budgets and certify tax rates. Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr.Robert Hayworth and Chief Financial Officer Kevin Scott approached the county council Thursday. "We understand the assessors are working hard on trending.It's a tedious and time-consuming process," Hayworth said about the process of taxing a property based on its marketable value."My fear is that it may take longer than we're being told and that pushes back our June 30 distribution.
Times-Union Court News 01-21-2004
Superior Court I Filings The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G.Huffer presiding: Complaints • Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v.Edgar Solorzano.Plaintiff seeks $117,827.40 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. • Cendant Mortgage Corporation v.James N.Watson.Plaintiff seeks $71,992.18 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. • The Car Company v.Tim R.Blankenship.Plaintiff seeks $14,741.11 due on agreement, plus court costs, interest and attorney fees.
Poverty: Raising Awareness, Fighting Effects
Editor's Note: This is the first in a three-part series on the increasing effects of financial need in Kosciusko County. The series will look at three local events aimed at bringing awareness and response to poverty in our area. Part two will be published Saturday, and part three will be published Dec. 6.
Congressman Souder Meets With Local Builders
Third District Congressman Mark Souder visited Warsaw Monday morning and discussed the economic stimulus package approved by the U.S. House last Wednesday.
Madison, Leesburg Projects Awarded To Fetters
Fetters Construction Inc. received the bid award Friday for the Madison and Leesburg elementary schools projects.
Warsaw Schools Sees Nearly $2 Million Shortfall
As part of the state's funding reduction for all schools, Warsaw Community Schools will see a shortfall of almost $2 million in 2010.
The Irony Of Occupy
I’ve been watching the coverage of the Occupy Wall Street demonstration and related Occupy demonstrations across the land over the past couple of weeks.I couldn’t help but notice some striking irony.
Warsaw Schools Approves Changes In Curriculum
Though they were concerned about the financial impact, the Warsaw School Board Monday night approved curriculum changes for the 2012-13 school year.
