Times-Union Court News 06-16-1998
Superior Court I Judgments The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G.Huffer presiding: Complaints • Martin Financial Management Inc.vs.Stacey Renee Miller.Plaintiff awarded $3,593.03 by default, plus $865 in attorney fees, interest and court costs. • City of Warsaw vs.James E.and Tamara S.Hawkins.Plaintiff awarded $317.55 by default, plus interest, $750 in attorney fees and court costs. • First Step Finance Inc.awarded the amounts noted from the following people, plus interest and court costs: Sharon and Charles Shepherd, $10,485.71, and Vivian Sue Scribner, $6,617.18. • Tranex Credit Corp.vs.Jeffrey A.Cox.Plaintiff awarded $6,907.37 by default, plus interest and court costs. • Firestone Construction Inc.vs.John Cooper.Plaintiff awarded $6,435 by default, plus interest, court costs and $1,090 in attorney fees.
WCHS Takes Next Step Toward $30 Million In Improvements
Warsaw Community High School's renovations and additions moved one step closer to reality Monday with the school board's approval of the 1028 resolution. The resolution gave the maximum cost of all the projects as $30 million. Projects included in the $30 million are: at the high school - additional office space and student dining space in the cafeteria, a 990-seat performing arts auditorium, an outdoor marching band area, a larger wrestling and weight room, a new track and football field with public seating, softball and soccer fields, and fire alarm and heating and air conditioning upgrades. At the administration building, the heating and air conditioning systems will be upgraded and classroom and storage space will be added for the technology department. Modifications also will be made to the east end of Lakeview Middle School, where Ivy Tech formerly was located and where the Alternative Learning Center will be, to allow for handicapped accessibility.
Tippy Sewer Issue Edges Toward Decision
Two weeks ago, Kosciusko County Commissioner Brad Jackson asked that the two sides in the Tippecanoe Lake sewer dispute seek common ground. At Tuesday’s commission meeting in Warsaw, steps were taken toward making the project a reality.
Warsaw Winter Percussion Ensemble Takes 4th Place At Prelims, Heads to State Final
Warsaw Community Schools (WCS) announced the Warsaw Winter Percussion Ensemble secured a fourth-place finish out of 18 schools in their class at the Indiana Percussion Association Prelims competition held this past weekend. This performance has earned them a spot in the State Finals, scheduled for April 6 at Indiana State University.TAA
Lake City Skiers Host, Win National Tournament
Never before has a Division II show ski team won the national championship two years in a row.
Jacob's Ladder Will Offer Child Rehab Locally
The need for pediatric therapy is everywhere, according to physical therapist Rebecca Bazzoni.
SYRACUSE -ÊWawasee cross country coach Dave Stookey has one small complaint about his boys team. And it's not really a complaint at all, it's more like an observation.
"I guess it's hard for me to see because I was always very serious when I was focusing to run.I guess I tend to be more uptight than they do." But Stookey had nothing to worry about Tuesday as the Warriors downed Northern Lakes Conference opponents Plymouth and Concord.The Warriors defeated the Pilgrims 16-45 and the Minutemen 17-44. "I guess there's such a thing as being too focused," said Stookey."Some coaches don't allow their team to even talk from the minute they step on the field until after the race to get them focused to run.Our guys wouldn't react well to that." Obviously the team reacted well to their own method of focusing.Wawasee secured the first three places and finished with six of the top 10 places.Rob Chalfant cruised to a win in 16:43, 18 seconds faster than his teammate and closest competitor Ryan Stichter who crossed the line in 17:01.Flaco Perales placed third with a time of 17:03.
Estate Tax Proposals Sound Good
It's the American Dream. You start your own business.For the first few years, things are pretty lean.Then it starts to catch on.You make a little money.You hire a few more people.You make a little more money.The business blossoms and becomes successful. A couple of your kids join you in the family business.They continue its tradition of success.You enjoy a fruitful retirement, secure in the knowledge that the business will be carried on successfully. Throughout your entire life you have honestly and faithfully paid your taxes. Finally, you die.Then your spouse dies. What next? The government takes up to 60 percent of the nest egg you have amassed for your heirs. Doesn't seem right, does it? Some members of Congress don't think it's right, either.Both of Indiana's senators - Richard Lugar and Dan Coats - think the estate tax needs work.
Chip Shots: Lessons Learned, An NFL Sunday Surprise
Recent Sundays have been very busy, but I decided to step on the brake, putz around the house with simple tasks, and watch some NFL football a little more closely than I have.
Council Approves SWD Tax Levy
Warsaw's city council approved the solid waste district tax levy increase Monday.The resolution will go before all the county's town councils throughout the month. The district seeks an extra $80,000 through taxes, which could raise the rate from $0.0035 to $0.007.Currently the district raises $74,082. The solid waste board has approved fewer and fewer tax dollars over the last few years because revenues were bolstered by "tipping fees" - set costs paid per ton at the Packerton Landfill that go to the district.The tipping fees have been drastically reduced in the last couple of years. District educator Eric Sanson was on hand to answer any questions posed by the board.He said more services would have to be cut if the resolution wasn't approved. Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins said the choice for the district was between instituting a user fee for each household and the levy.
Poor Choices
Editor, Times-Union:Gary Gerard is usually "on the money" with his News Views.
Groups Work Toward Improved Water Quality
Center, Winona, Little Eagle, Pike lakes and the streams which enter into them are available to all for fishing, swimming and boating.
Scary Policies
Editor, Times-Union:It hasn't taken long into President Hussein's first year in office for his true nature to show itself.
5K To Raise Funds For Special Needs Kids
WINONA LAKE – A 5K to raise funds for an organization that assists children with special needs returns next month.The second annual Joe’s Kids 5K Splatter Dash is May 3 at Winona Lake Park.
Koch Brothers
Editor, Times-Union:Some notice has been taken concerning the recent visit of a Koch brothers representative in Warsaw.
