Teams Form To Study Reconfiguration Issue In Manchester, Laketon Schools

NORTH MANCHESTER - Newly formed Manchester and Laketon elementary schools' transition committees will dig into the "nuts and bolts" questions concerning the two schools' reconfiguration within the week, administrators said Tuesday. Manchester Elementary School Principal Bonnie Ingraham's goal is to have those questions answered by the year's end, she said. Manchester Community Schools board unanimously voted in August to reconfigure the elementary schools.Manchester Elementary will be kindergarten through fourth grade.Laketon Elementary will be fifth and sixth grades. The transition team at Manchester Elementary will have 16 members.It includes two representatives from each grade level, one representative from each of the other teaching areas, two administrators and a parent representative from the Parent Teacher Organization.Their first meeting date is Thursday.

Robbery Suspect Under Arrest

An unemployed Mentone man was taken into custody in Rochester Wednesday night, about 12 hours after he allegedly robbed an Etna Green bank. Zachary J.Waddle, 20, is charged with armed robbery.He is being held in the Kosciusko County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bond. Waddle is accused of robbing the Etna Green branch of National City Bank of an undisclosed amount of money.He allegedly entered the bank about 9 a.m.wearing a pair of sunglasses to alter his facial identity and handed the teller a handwritten note that said he had a weapon and he wanted money. The teller reportedly gave Waddle most of the money from her drawer before he said, "That's enough."He then grabbed the money and ran out of the bank, police said. Detective Sgt.Todd Sautter of the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department said that during the alleged robbery, Waddle never displayed a weapon and bank employees did not see a weapon.One customer also was in the bank and no injuries were reported.

Women's Symposium To Feature Skillman

Kosciusko Association of Female Executives will present the first women's symposium, "Leadership for Women," from 8 a.m.to 1 p.m.Sept.29 at the 2517 Restaurant, Warsaw. The featured keynote speaker will be Indiana Lt.Gov.Becky Skillman.

Prayer Gathering Set Tonight At Center Lake

"Community Gathering In Prayer" will be held at 6 p.m.today at Central Park, Warsaw. According to local pastor Denny Wilson, the gathering is an opportunity for the community to come together to pray for the victims in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, and for the nation's leaders. "We're going to try to keep it real simple," said Wilson. Tuesday, he said, was a chance for families to get together and discuss and pray about the terrorist attacks.Tonight, he said, it's a chance for the community to get together. Andy McCleary, Warsaw Parks director of recreation, who initiated the gathering, said it will be "a short simple time of prayer and time of praying for our nation." The whole event, Wilson said, will last approximately a half hour. McCleary said the event is not being sponsored by one particular organization, church or group.The gathering is a community event. "It's an opportunity for our community to be involved," McCleary said.

Lakes Symphony Performs Sunday

WINONA LAKE - "Symphony of the Lakes just trips off the tongue, especially in this area," said Dr.Patrick Kavanaugh about the renamed symphony orchestra. The new name better represents the region because of the number of lakes here.Kavanaugh, who initially pushed for the name which emulates the great orchestra in Poland, didn't realize how many music lovers and supporters there are in all parts of the county. "A number of people came by and, in effect, said the name 'Warsaw' Symphony Orchestra may alienate strong supporters," the conductor said. And so the switch was made this summer. Symphony of the Lakes is devoted to bringing the highest artistic standards of great music to the Kosciusko County. The orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m.in Rodeheaver Auditorium Sunday, guests of the Fellowship of Christian Artists Second Sunday series.

Candidates For State Offices Highlighted

Kosciusko County voters will have the chance to vote for candidates for several state offices in the Nov.5 election. Governor: Stephen Goldsmith is the Republican candidate for governor, with George Witwer as his running mate.Frank O'Bannon and Joseph E.Kernan are running on the Democratic ticket, and Steve Dillon and Leona McPherson are the Libertarian candidates. Attorney General: Republican Stephen R.Carter is running against Democrat Jeff Modisett. Superintendent of Public Instruction: The three candidates for the position of overseeing Indiana's school systems are incumbent Republican Suellen Kinder Reed; Democrat Ann England; and Libertarian Steve Dasbach. State Senate, 9th District: The Republican incumbent, Kent Adams, is challenged by Democrat Mark Meissner. State Senate, 13th District: Incumbent Republican Robert L.Meeks is running against Democrat Jay A.Rigdon, of Warsaw.

Ivy Tech Set For New Campus

Ivy Tech State College - Warsaw will open its doors for fall classes at its new location in the United Office Complex, 3755 Lake City Highway.Weekend classes begin Aug.17 and weekday classes begin Aug.19. The state legislature's budget committee recently approved a lease agreement between Ivy Tech and Sprint, owner of the building.Contractors are readying the 20,000-square-foot space to accommodate the current level of programming and services. Meanwhile, Ivy Tech staff are registering students at the Lakeview Middle School location, 850 E.Smith St., the campus home since 1991. "The staff are doing a beautiful job of advising and registering students while packing up for our move," said Joann Walgamuth, Warsaw campus executive dean. "This is a very hectic time for us.We know moving into our beautiful new campus will make all our efforts worthwhile," she said.

Restructuring Brings Smaller WorkOne Board

WorkOne is a local nonprofit organization designed to help people find employment. Inside the building at 715 S.Buffalo St., applicants can search for job openings throughout the country on the Internet. Juan Manigault, Work One's president and chief executive officer, was in Warsaw last week to talk about the newly created, 16-member Northern Indiana Workforce Board.Reduced from a group of 52 individuals, Manigault expects decisions and planning to be executed in a more timely fashion. "If all 52 members took 30 seconds to introduce themselves," he said, "nearly half an hour would be taken up during an hour and a half meeting.Now the board can focus on economic development and the future." George Clemens of Warsaw and Avis Gunter of Claypool serve on the board as Kosciusko County representatives. Melissa Blue and Wendy Hatcher work in the Warsaw office. Prospective job-seekers must undergo an orientation presented each Tuesday, they said.

Injured Crane Captured Near Treatment Plant

Animal rescue wasn't initially on the agenda for workers Thursday as they clocked into Warsaw's new wastewater treatment plant. "You never know what's going to happen out here," Ken Murphy, wastewater engineer, said."It's never a dull moment." Plant employees called the Warsaw Police Department at 1:15 p.m.to report that two sandhill cranes were loose inside the plant.An officer was requested to capture one of the animals. Sandhill cranes, large birds with features similar to blue herons, are not native to Indiana, but have been spotted in the area during periods of migration. One of the 3-1/2-foot-tall birds in the plant had a broken wing and could not fly over the fences to leave the premises.Fearing for its safety, Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation, in Fort Wayne, was called in hopes that the crane could be saved.

WCS Eyes Improvements Without Tax Hikes

Planning for the future will be the focus of the Warsaw school board next month when it decides how to handle long-term financing for future projects - without increasing property taxes. "Those who don't learn from the past are doomed to repeat it," said school superintendent Dr.Lee Harman in reminding the board of dramatic tax rate increases because of major changes. Harman said Warsaw Community Schools isn't looking at any major building projects, but will need to "keep flexible for handling facilities," he said.

WCDC Recounts An Active Year

Warsaw Community Development Corp.celebrated its 17 years in existence Tuesday with an annual dinner at Mosaique Restaurant, in which everything from the logo to the dinner to the organization's scope seemed new and improved. Even the dinner seemed revitalized compared to past years. "Tonight was a shock to my system," said a complimentary Indiana Secretary of State Sue Anne Gilroy, the main speaker, whose visits across Indiana usually entail something closer to rubber chicken rather than the chicken cordon bleu prepared by the restaurant's chefs. A summary of the organization's efforts in 1997 and plans for 1998 appeared quite palatable, too. "It's alive, it's well, it's growing and in the black," said Kurt Carlson, WCDC's board president.

Manchester Students Rally Against Hate

NORTH MANCHESTER - Two hundred students and faculty members gathered at Manchester College for a "Stand Against Hate" vigil Monday. The event was intended to send a message to the perpetrators of recent hate crimes on the campus and to hate in general. Last week, three Manchester students received hate messages by e-mail, AOL Instant Messenger and telephone that were, according to director of public relations, Jeri Kornegay, "absolutely hateful, extremely threatening and targeted at Jews, women, gays and lesbians." Since then, an "outpouring of concern" from students and staff prompted the vigil's organization.The event gave members of nearly every academic department and organization the chance to publicly stand and speak out against hate.

Reserves Sworn In

To earn their badges, officers in the program completed 35 classes and 150 hours of training under the supervision of certified trainers. The May 7 ceremony, held before an audience of families, friends and supporters, took place in the Kosciusko County courthouse.Judge James Jarrette of the Kosciusko County court system conducted a formal swearing-in ceremony, and Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department Capt.James Springer presented certificates for the successful completion of classes and practical workshops in driving skills, defensive tactics, firearms, building searches and traffic stops.Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine acted as master of ceremonies for the evening.

World War II Veteran's Great-Nephew Pursues, Secures 9 Military Medals

There was no fooling around Saturday as the Foster clan gathered for lunch at the American Table Restaurant. World War II and Korean War Army veteran Steven Paege, of Warsaw, was presented with nine military medals he earned more than 60 years ago.Paege's great-nephew, Jason Foster, a Purdue University student, pursued the medals for the man he calls "grandpa." Foster contacted Congressman Mark Souder about receiving the medals.Souder's assistant, Allison McSherry, from the Winona Lake office, followed up with the requests.

Lincoln Elementary School Honor Roll

4th Grading Period Honor Roll for Lincoln Elementary School

CERT Training Held At Grace College

WINONA LAKE - The Second Community Emergency Response Team in Kosciusko County completed its training at Grace College Saturday.

JMISC Commander Relinquishes Command, Retires From Active Duty

MACDILL AFB, TAMPA, Fla. - The Joint Military Information Support Command, a subordinate Joint command of U.S. Special Operations Command, bid a fond farewell to Army Col. Jack N. Summe and welcomed his successor, Army Col. Dorothea M. Burke, in a ceremony at the MacDill Air Force Base's Davis Conference Center Sept. 3.

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Bipartisanship

Editor, Times-Union:Saturday, I was glad to see your hasty digression from the invocation of the classical liberal versus conservative ideology debate ...

Remember When November 23

10 Years Ago November 23 1995 Alena List, daughter of Bob and Ida List, has been recognized as a National Honor Roll Award winner by the United States Achievement Academy. List, who attends Wawasee High School, will be included in the U.S.Achievement Academy Official Yearbook, published nationally. 25 Years Ago November 23 1980 Tim Norman of K&T Racing of Warsaw captured first place for the season in Division 7 in the 100cc controlled stock heavy class in state go-kart competition.