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House offers solace for families in crisis

The kitchen isn't much more than a place to cook, store food and wash the dishes, but the beautiful hardwood floors and paneling with built-in cabinets in the living room and dining room more than make up for the kitchen's shortcomings. The three bedrooms are spacious and cozy with new carpeting on the floors and the stairway leading up to them. For many families the Upson House will be their first real home. Full of character and charm, the old house on Center Street serves as transitional housing as a duplex. Upson House is also a program for families suffering such hardships as domestic violence, eviction or temporary loss of income. "Two of the most immediate needs for families in crisis are safe, affordable housing and employment which will enable the parent(s) to support and care for the household," said Pam Kennedy of Housing Opportunities of Warsaw. The program allows families to get back on their feet and become self-sufficient.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Area Anthrax Scares Keep Cops On Their Toes

• Manchester post office closed for an hour NORTH MANCHESTER - North Manchester Post Office was closed today from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.when a suspicious white powder came from a package, according to postmaster Roger Staley. North Manchester police and Wabash County fire departments were called. Patty Barker, post office window clerk, stamped the incoming parcel and saw the white powder. Staley said the amount of powder was "just enough to be able to see it against a black counter." The parcel "did not fit any profiles of the anthrax," said Staley. The post office "took precautions because of the situation," and then was reopened.There was no testing planned for the powder. "It wasn't a big deal.Don't play this up too big," said Staley. • Money at Syracuse bank to be tested BY TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer SYRACUSE - There is no need for alarm or panic in the Syracuse community, according to Syracuse Town Marshal Tom Perzanowski.
Matthew Weigelt, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Mentone Looks At Acquiring Police Dog

MENTONE - Depending on compatibility and other factors, the Mentone Police Department may acquire a K-9 officer by the first of the year. Mentone Town Marshal Jim Eads told council members Monday that the Roseland Police Department is willing to give the town its K-9. Toby, a German shepherd, is trained in drug detection and search, article search, tracking and other areas.However, the dog has not responded to the bite training the RPD would like for it to have and the department is looking to replace its K-9.
Ruth Anne Lipka, Times-Union Lifestyles Editor- | July 28, 2016

Biomet Expansion To Bring 260 Jobs

Biomet will undergo a $21.2 million two-phase expansion to its facilities that will create 260 new jobs for the orthopedic company in Kosciusko County. Gov.Mitch Daniels announced the expansion plans Monday at a press conference attended by Biomet representatives, county council members and Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins. "Biomet is a home-grown Indiana company and a prime example of a technology-based, high-growth business that will help advance and diversify our economy, while raising the average income for hard-working Hoosiers," Daniels said. The first phase of the expansion will cost $1.2 million, with an additional $3 million to be invested for manufacturing equipment. It is expected to create more than 100 manufacturing jobs, according to Daniel Hann, interim Biomet president and chief executive officer.
JENNIFER PERYAM, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Fire Destroys Tinkey Building

In a precarious situation where oils and solvents were involved, firefighters successfully battled a blaze at an abandoned building.
Daniel [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Islam

Editor, Times-Union:The first news items to flash across my television screen this evening were highlights of the Iraq-Afghanistan War effort. As I sat in my recliner listening to the news commentators, several thoughts crossed my mind as to why we are still fighting in these two countries today.
- | July 28, 2016

Jarrette Seeks Sixth Term As Superior Court II Judge

James C. Jarrette is running for a sixth term as Superior Court II judge in the Republican May 6 primary.
Jennifer [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Donor to renovate Edgewood football field

An anonymous donor wants to give Edgewood Middle School football a facelift. And the Warsaw Community High School homecoming football game Sept.16 will be celebrated with fireworks. Tuesday, during a special Warsaw Community School Corp.Board of Trustees meeting, the board accepted the anonymous donor's gifts for the EMS football project.The actual dollar figure will be approved after the project is complete. The donor plans to pay the contractors directly for the work, which is slated to include new goal posts, scoreboard, bleachers, a press box, concession stand, irrigation system and plumbing for the concession stand and irrigation system. After the school board meeting, Board President Ron Yeiter said the school corporation was only made aware the donor wanted to make the gift in the past two to three weeks.No timeline is set, but Yeiter said the donor seemed eager to get the work going quickly, which was why the donor wants to pay the contractors directly.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

WHA Offers New Brochure

An informational brochure about fair housing is available through the Warsaw Housing Authority. WHA executive director Vickie Provine told the board of directors Monday that the brochure was drafted as part of the agreement in which federal funds were received for the owner-occupied rehabilitation program. Awarding of the grant included a clause for the WHA to further fair housing in the Warsaw community. The brochure was created by administrative assistant Catharine Walker and will be distributed by volunteers.It explains, among other points, that renting or financing housing cannot be denied by discriminating on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.It also provides information about filing a complaint if a violation occurs.
Ruth Anne Long, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Tax Increment Finance District Created Around Gatke Area

Redevelopment of the blighted Gatke Corp.property proceeded Monday with a Warsaw Redevelopment Commission resolution to create a tax increment financing district in the area. The resolution incorporates several tracts south of Warsaw's Durbin Street and along Winona Avenue, between Argonne Road and Harrison Street. While the Gatke land has been a topic of discussion for more than a year, Monday's meeting was the first time the other properties, besides the former state highway garages, were considered in any public forum for rehabilitation. In addition to the Gatke property, the proposed Winona Interurban Redevelopment Area includes tracts owned by Warsaw Chemical Co., S&S Realty Corp., Smith Appliance of Warsaw, the Ray Bockman Revolving Trust, Dalton Foundries Inc.and the state of Indiana, totaling 13 acres.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Child Safety Rules Change Friday

As of Friday, child passenger safety rules will change across Indiana. State officials passed new laws, which are more expansive than those previously on the books.The grace period allowed people to learn about the law and prepare for the changes it entails. "People should be aware of the new laws because they will be enforced beginning July 1," said Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine. According to www.in.gov/cji/clickit, "Indiana state law requires that as of July 1, 2005, all children ride properly fastened by a child restraint, which can include a belt-positioning booster seat until their eighth birthday." A child from birth to 1 year of age who weighs 20 pounds or less should be properly restrained in a rear-facing infant seat. A rear/forward facing convertible seat may be suitable for a child after age 1 until age 2, or when he/she weighs 20 to 40 pounds.
JEN GIBSON, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Solid Waste Board Considers Rebidding Services

A proposal to rebid recycling services for the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District was tabled Tuesday during the board meeting. Jim Stafford of Stafford Waste Management requested the one-year option be exercised on his contract before a new contract is advertised. "There is still a one-year option with us and we can take glass if the money is correct," he said."We are a local company and every dime stays in this county." In January, three recycling stations in Warsaw and one each in Winona Lake, Etna Green and Claypool were removed due to budget cuts, leaving six stations active.Glass collection was ended at the beginning of the year, too. On Jan.13 the board signed a streamlined agreement with Stafford's Waste Management to continue operating the recycling stations and for materials handling at a cost of $107,004, a reduction from 2002's $151,200 contract.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

More Space Needed For Local Evidence

Mentone Town Marshal Tim Carpenter is looking for some room to grow. Carpenter, with the town for five years, has been seeking improved facilities for the growing police department for over two years.When you see his 8- by 10-foot office, it is easy to understand why. The Mentone Fire Board owns the building that houses MPD's office, the town council office and the EMS unit.There is just not enough space in the building for the growing offices. There is a standing two-door locker full of forms and evidence, two file cabinets rapidly filling with forms and paper work, and a desk with a computer and a table stacked with supplies.Educational material for working with area students is stacked underneath the corner table. MPD's evidence locker is filling up with seized evidence needed for pending cases.The locker is also used to store the department's cameras and paperwork (handgun licenses or warrants).
GREG BROWN, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Eight Candidates Seek Sheriff's Job

Eight people are seeking the office of sheriff of Kosciusko County in hopes of replacing the man who's held the position longer than anyone in county history. Sheriff Al Rovenstine's retirement has prompted an outpouring of interest unseen recently in local politics. Candidates include five Republicans and three Democrats. Republicans include: Mike Hobbs, 52, a former Leesburg town marshal who has nearly 20 years experience with the sheriff's department.He is a patrol sergeant and has advocated elimination of the buddy system that dominates the department structure.He lives in Milford.
Dan Spalding, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Marchers' Freedom Comes With Cost To Community

They have a right, under our Constitution, to have their march and espouse their particular world view. And they are doing it at a significant cost to the taxpayers of Warsaw, Kosciusko County and the state of Indiana. They are members of the Ku Klux Klan, who have selected Warsaw as the site for a march. Because of the propensity for controversy, additional police officers will be brought to town. "Firm costs aren't available for what this community will have to pay, but over 200 law enforcement officers from all over northern Indiana who are here will be on overtime," Capt Steve Foster, of the Warsaw Police Department, said."Plus, you have fire department personnel that will have to be on hand, EMS personnel, county highway and city street departments on hand. "If they all average five hours, that's 1,000 man-hours at the overtime rate - that's $20,000," he added.
DAVID A. BEALL, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Military Probe Shows Fribley Died From Enemy Fire

After a lengthy investigation, the U.S.Central Command has determined Marine Cpl.David Fribley, of Atwood, died from enemy fire last year. The Warsaw Community High School graduate was one of 18 Marines killed March 23, 2003, in fighting around the city of Nasiriyah, Iraq.As many as 10 of those Marines were killed by friendly fire when a Marine air controller mistook their vehicle for enemy forces and ordered U.S.air strikes. Linda Fribley, David's mother, said in a phone interview today that with the final investigation, Marines went to each of the 18 families Saturday and gave the families the information. "We're glad it's finished.We've already been dealing with him not being a part of our lives," she said.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

April 15 Postmark Only Available Until 5 p.m. Today

If you didn't mail your tax return by 5 p.m.today, you may just be out of luck, although Worth Tax Service is offering a glimmer of hope for late filers and electronic filing still may be an option. Post offices around the county are closing at 5 p.m.and any filings dropped off after that will receive a April 16 postmark on them. The tax returns are due postmarked by midnight tonight. The Warsaw Post Office closes at 5 p.m.today.Any filings dropped off after that in the drop boxes will be postmarked April 16, according to a post office spokesman. This is the third year the post office has not stayed open late on April 15.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Pierceton Kid Says Threats In Letter Were 'Just Talk'

The Pierceton boy who allegedly threatened to shoot students at Whitko Middle School told police "it was just talk." Jeffrey Baker, 13, reportedly told a Kosciusko County Sheriff's detective that "he really wasn't going to do anything because he didn't want to go to prison for the rest of his life," a police report stated. Baker allegedly wrote a letter to his girlfriend saying that he and two friends "were thinking about holding the f-----g school up with guns and s--t like that.Then headin for the border." In the letter, Baker reportedly said he had "seven accoonts on me from the cops so I might as well go for eight."The sheriff's department said they have no reports filed against Baker or proof that he had a criminal history. Baker also allegedly threatened to shoot one boy specifically and take another for ransom.The letter said that the girl to whom it was addressed would "probably be sitting at home watchin TV and you will see" Baker and the two other boys.
TIFFANY SHAW, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Security Added To City Easter Egg Hunt

An auxiliary police force will be used to keep the peace at Warsaw's 13th annual Easter egg hunt. The event will be held Saturday at 1 p.m.at the Center Lake Complex. Despite problems with overbearing parents last year and initial plans to cancel this year's event, the city's new park activities director decided to give it another try. But he's doing it with the help of six to eight members of KEMRAD. "A lot of people in this community that I talked to were really surprised I was going to do the event again," said activities director Andy McCleary."I'm doing the event because it's such a tradition." "It's unfortunate there was controversy," said McCleary."This time of year isn't meant for pushing, fighting, shoving and bad-mouthing each other." Former activities director Denise Beno was so upset with last year's event that she threatened to cancel future hunts.Most of the problems stemmed from parents' behavior.
DOUG SANBURN, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

WCDC Discusses Potential Summer Events

Though members announced no concrete plans for the summer, Warsaw Community Development Corp.'s board of directors discussed possibilities for a handful of projected events throughout the next several months. Following what was called a "successful weekend" in Warsaw's downtown, members said they hoped to continue to attract people to the area through various concerts and festivals. On Friday, the rock concert featuring The Buckinghams and The Turtles in Central Park drew an estimated 7,000 attendants, many of which visited Warsaw's downtown before and/or after the musical performances.Saturday's open house on Center and Buffalo streets also drew a large number of people, members said, and helped create a unique atmosphere. WCDC President Clint Pletcher advised the event should be scheduled again, possibly for as soon as during the Christmas season.
Joe Kirkendall, Times-Union staff writer- | July 28, 2016
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