Officials urge caution on roads, lakes, with fireworks
The Fourth of July holiday is right around the corner, and with it comes safety concerns. From fireworks to boating and driving, extra caution should be exercised when enjoying the holiday weekend. "We are just asking people to use basic common sense," said Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine."Follow safety procedures." Dry grass and fireworks don't mix.With recent dry conditions, people who choose to use fireworks should use extreme caution. "Fireworks laws are a muddy mess, and the legislature failed to clean them up in the most recent session," said Rovenstine."It is difficult to enforce fireworks laws, but we try.Our best advice is to use common sense: if kids are using fireworks, make sure they are supervised. "Don't shoot bottle rockets into other people's property; and the grass is very dry so be careful with fire." Those who plan to spend the weekend on the lake should expect to see lake patrol officers out in full force.
Commissioners Continue Two Rezoning Requests
Five rezoning requests were brought before the Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday. Two of the requests were for continuances until the March 28 commissioners hearing. The first petitioners requesting a continuance were C.Alan and Sandra Rovenstine, and Ken and Brenda Collins.They are petitioning to rezone 18.72 acres from an agricultural district to an Industrial II district.The property is on the south side of U.S.30 and north of Old Road 30 in Etna Township. If the petition is approved by the commissioners, the site will be used for storage and light manufacturing of roofing. The commissioners approved the continuance. On Feb.3, the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission approved by a vote of 6 to 2 to recommend to the commissioners not to approve the petition.
Breakfast Optimist City Of Lakes Car Show May 21 In Downtown Warsaw
Many activities are planned for the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club second annual City Of Lakes Cruise-In.
Grace Offers Short Course On Multiculturalism
WINONA LAKE - Following last year's successful seminar on multiculturalism, Grace College is offering a shorter one-day course on Nov.11. Focusing on "basic issues for understanding people across cultural landscapes," the seminar will be led by Dr.Tom Stallter, chairman of the department of intercultural studies at Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary. Discussed during the day will be such topics as cultural diversity issues, the dimensions and dynamics of culture, the issues of culture shock and adjustment for meaningful relationships, an assessment of basic values that affect cross-cultural interaction, and a video on intercultural communication. The seminar is designed to help people relate to other ethnic groups in the workplace, in education, in business or just in everyday living.
Madden Completes Training
Pvt. Jeff Madden, son of Kristina Patrick, completed basic training and AIT in the U.S. Army.
Charles F. Renschler
NORTH MANCHESTER - Charles F. Renschler, 92, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 11:50 a.m. Feb. 9, 2008, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.
Gladys V. Kennedy
NORTH MANCHESTER - Gladys V. Kennedy, 87, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, died at 9:40 a.m. Dec. 29, 2008, in Grace Village Healthcare Center, Winona Lake.
Elsie Marie Eisenbraun
Elsie Marie Eisenbraun, 98, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, died at 12:05 p.m. Feb. 14, 2013, in Grace Village Healthcare.
