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Webster Beer Tent Issue Coming To A Head

Just when you thought the tap was dry, the Mermaid Festival's Beer Tent has surged back to life. Denise Beno, former Warsaw parks activities director who is organizing the tent, said that since she was unable to obtain assistance from the local area police force, she was forced to ask the federal marshals to provide security for the beer tent. The beer tent was proposed by "Nightshift Inc.," doing business as "Top Drawer Events and Catering" and signed by Beno.Permission for the tent was denied at the local level by Jerry Craig, North Webster town marshal, for "security reasons." Now Beno said she "has all her ducks in a row" and is ready for a state hearing in Indianapolis at the excise office Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Craig is planning a trip to Indianapolis to fight the beer tent. "I need this like I need a hole in the head, " said Craig. He is mainly concerned with the safety issues that arise with the location of the tent being close to a busy intersection.
DOUGLAS SANBURN, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Breakfast Heron-Style

A blue heron was seen fishing at Center Lake beach this morning. In the photo above, he spots his target and prepares to dive in. Above right, he balances his catch on his beak before gaining control. At right, he heads back to the pier after getting a secure grasp on the fish. Photos by Gary Nieter, Times-Union
Photos by Gary Nieter, Times-Union- | July 28, 2016

KCH Breaks Ground For New Medical Facility

Groundbreaking and building dedication ceremonies were held Wednesday for a new medical facility, just north of Kosciusko Community Hospital. The new facility will be called The Beyer Building, named after the original owners of the KCH campus property.The building will be completed by February 2006.The year 2006 also will mark the 30th anniversary of KCH. The medical office building will be the new home of The Imaging Center of Kosciusko County, Satellite Laboratory Services and Northern Lakes Internal Medicine. The Imaging Center will provide outpatient diagnostic services, including Open MRI Technology.The GE Signa OpenSpeed MRI combines comfort and speed with high-field performance, decreasing procedure time by 30 to 50 percent; provides higher image quality; has a spacious opening to ease patient anxiety; and allows each patient to adjust ventilation and lighting to their needs.
M.J. RHODES, Times-Union Lifestyles Editor- | July 28, 2016

Winona Lake To Monitor Traffic Speed On Island

WINONA LAKE - Residents of the island Tuesday complained about increased traffic and drivers who are going too fast in the neighborhood during the town council meeting. Christie Clay, of West Canal Street, asked that traffic there be monitored for speeding. Councilman David Delp asked her if the drivers were visitors or residents and she said residents, without naming names. Town marshal Malcolm Gilbert said he monitored the traffic last year at one-hour intervals and there were no speeders.The speed limit on the island is 20 mph.He said he would monitor the traffic again this year. Another change order for the senior center was approved in the amount of $4,467, bringing cost of the project to $335,966.34.The renovation is $74,000 over budget.An appropriation of $125,000 from the general fund was approved May 28 to cover the additional costs.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Lindemuth Ends Library Board Tenure

The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees said goodbye to two-term member Irv Lindemuth Monday, as the former Coast Guardsman resigned his eight-year assignment. A county commissioner appointee, Lindemuth termed his service "a great privilege and a pleasure."The retired engineer was presented a plaque for his work, which was especially appreciated during the library's recent reconstruction. The regular meeting convened following an executive session to discuss the performances of individual employees. The subject of filtering objectionable Internet sites on public-use computers, and the software to impose such restrictions, was again discussed.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Webster Council Deals With Thefts, Teen Curfews

NORTH WEBSTER - Town marshal Greg Church asked that residents keep their vehicles locked and not used for storage of valuables because of numerous thefts.Four such incidents occurred in May, according to the marshal's report. He also asked the council Wednesday to consider placing fines on the curfew ordinance. "Now we do a report and send it to juvenile probation," he said, adding that the town's curfew is 10 p.m.Sunday through Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday for 15-, 16- and 17-year-olds. The board agreed to look into the addition of fines. The council also reviewed a proposed residential and commercial development presented by Jim McCleary. McCleary said the former Tinkey farm, on the southwest corner of Ind.13 and Armstrong Road, will have 60 19,000-square-foot lots with three commercial sites.The property is owned and being developed by Rick and Camille Rookstool.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

The Magic Of Camelot

REVIEW BY AMY WENGER, Times-Union Correspondent The summer season of Wagon Wheel Theatre is well under way, and the first two shows gave actors and audiences alike a chance to relish a wide range of comedic talents. Now the emotional depths of the company are more fully expressed and realized in a more traditional spectre, that of the renowned presentatin of "Camelot," which made its debut Wednesday at the playhouse. Those who consider themselves well-educated in a theatrical realm hardly need a detailed introduction of this popular musical, which made its Broadway debut in 1960.The tale recounts the trials of King Arthur, his beloved queen Guenevere, and Sir Lancelot du Lac, and the lives they spin out in the passionate ambience of the kingdom of Camelot.
Classic Tale Revived At WWT- | July 28, 2016

Harassment Suit Filed Against Foundation Director

Sexual harassment and failure to pay wages are allegations for the basis of a lawsuit filed recently against a Warsaw man. Amy Bowman of Warsaw and Candice Conroy of Claypool are the plaintiffs in the case filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court against Ford H.Olinger and the Dutch & Ford Foundation Inc.Both women worked for the Dutch & Ford Foundation until May.
Ruth Anne Lipka, Times-Union Lifestyles Editor- | July 28, 2016

North Webster To Display 'Old Glory'

NORTH WEBSTER - Could having flags line the main street through a town draw attention to it? The Lakeland Kiwanis Club hopes so. The service organization was given the green light Wednesday from the North Webster Town Council to go ahead with its plans to put North Webster "on the map." Kiwanian Bill Beuoy told the council that the club hopes to purchase 100 flags and poles to place along Ind.13 from Crystal Flash Road to Ace Hardware - pretty much the town limits along the state highway. Permanent "sockets," which the poles can be dropped into, would be placed along the roadway for displaying Old Glory.Beuoy said the club would obtain permission from property owners before a flag is placed. The purpose of the project is to display pride and patriotism and to gain recognition for the community, perhaps becoming known as "Flag City USA" or "All American Town," according to information provided by the Kiwanis.
Ruth Anne Lipka, Times-Union Lifestyles Editor- | July 28, 2016

Solid Waste Board Restores Budget Amounts

After considerable cuts to the solid waste management district budget last month, the board restored allocations to several funds Tuesday. In May, board members trimmed $51,000 from projected spending because they believed the district's increased levy would not be approved at the state level.Reassessment rules have kept most taxing entities at 2002 tax rates.This ruling, it turns out, does not apply to the solid waste districts. District financial controller and county auditor Sue Ann Mitchell reminded the board that only 45 percent of projected allocations will be available around July 30. "Because of resubmitting the information, the state says you may collect $162,621.That restores budget amounts cut at the last meeting," Mitchell said.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Miller's To Build Complex

The Warsaw Board of Works entered into a memorandum of understanding with Miller's Merry Manor Inc.Friday. The company intends to construct an assisted living complex with 53 units, and the developer wants city sanitary sewer service. Miller's intends to sign an in-lieu-of-annexation agreement and the developer will be charged $2,000 for a sewer tap, plus $200 per unit. The development will be on the east side of County Farm Road, off of and north of CR 200S. Board members Warsaw Mayor Ernie Wiggins and Charlie Smith approved a change order decrease as submitted by Robinson Construction Inc.of $3,242. This change brings the cost of the new police department building to $734,388, an increase of 2.97 percent from the original $710,025. A change order increase of $42,270 was approved as requested by Indiana Construction Corp.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Part Of Greenway Designated 'National Trail'

The Beyer Farm Trail leg of the Lake City Greenway has been designated a national trail by Secretary of the Interior Gale A.Norton.The short walk by Pike Lake was one of just three trails acknowledged at the federal level this year, the Warsaw city council heard Monday. The designation is an honor given to trails that have been nominated and meet the requirements for connecting people to local resources and improving their quality of life. The short, less than one-mile long, greenway begins at the Kosciusko Community Hospital campus along a boardwalk through a 60-acre urban wetland. While the national trails designation was good news, Todd Samuelson of Umbaugh and Associates spread a little bad news. Samuelson presented council members with a 2003 financial report on the sewage works expenditures.He also anticipated revenues for the next five years and came up with a negative cash flow.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

South Whitley Officer Asks For Best Car While On Patrol

SOUTH WHITLEY - Police officer Brad Nestel asked for use of the newest patrol car when he is on duty after the brakes failed on the 1993 vehicle while he was involved in a high-speed chase recently. "I ask the town board to allow the officer on duty to have the newest, safest, best-equipped and most mechanically sound patrol car owned by the town," he said during Tuesday's town council meeting. "Officer (Dave) McKeever and I provide two-thirds of the total police coverage for the town.When we are provided with an inferior vehicle to use while on duty, not only our personal safety but also the town's may be jeopardized needlessly." The board agreed with Nestel and approved use of the newest vehicle for the on-duty officer. Residents Joe Stevens, Dean King and Fritz Felger approached the board about dogs barking at all hours of the day and night on Second Street.
TERESA CARRANO, Times-Union Lifestyles Editor- | July 28, 2016

Whitko School Board Considers Recycling Proposal

PIERCETON - The mounds of paper produced by Whitko students may be channeled away from the landfill when the district adopts a recycling program. Whitley County Commissioner Doug Eber spoke at the Whitko school board Monday, along with Whitley County Solid Waste Management District manager Bill Grube and National Serv-All representative Bob Young. Eber said the district has a new contract with National Serv-All, which begins Jan.1, and Columbia City schools are participating in the program.The solid waste district decided to extend the offer of free containers and pickup to the Whitko School Corp.as well. The board members showed enthusiasm for the project, agreeing with Eber that much of their paper, plastics, metals and glass could be recycled. Young said the schools in South Whitley and Larwill would receive the service and 95-gallon containers, in any amount, for free. Superintendent Jeff Hendrix was asked to develop a plan and report back to the board.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Two Bloodmobiles Planned Next Week

The Kosciusko County American Red Cross will host two bloodmobiles to help meet the needs of the Fourth of July weekend. A blood drive will be held 3 to 7 p.m.Tuesday at the North Webster American Legion, Ind.13, North Webster.This drive will help those involved in accidents during the July 4 weekend. A second bloodmobile will be held from 3 to 7 p.m.July 9 at the Lakeland Youth Center, Ind.13, Syracuse.The blood collected at this drive will help replenish the supply used during the holiday. For an appointment call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE. Red Cross Still Helping Nappanee Storm Victims Staff Report American Red Cross continues to assist the victims of the tornado that destoyed homes in Mikel's Mobile Estates June 11 in northwestern Kosciusko County. Becky Notestine, Red Cross director, said that nine of the 36 families affected by the tornado continue to receive assistance from the Red Cross.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Bust Nets 6

Five adults and one juvenile were arrested Thursday as the result of an investigation into illegal drugs in Kosciusko County. Police also confiscated a stolen handgun; more than $6,000 in cash; a quarter pound of marijuana; a quarter pound of a substance believed to be methamphetamine; suspected forgeries of Social Security cards, alien identification cards and drivers' licenses; two cars; and other possible stolen items believed to be related to area burglaries. Fernando Ramirez, 26, of 10 Henderson Drive, Warsaw, is being held with no bond in Kosciusko County Jail and is charged with dealing marijuana and felony theft. Refugio Rico, 18, also of 10 Henderson Drive, was charged with maintaining a common nuisance and felony theft and is being held with no bond.
Laurie Hahn, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Manchester Offers Students Access To Free Counseling

NORTH MANCHESTER -ÊManchester Community Schools took steps Tuesday to implement a Student Assistance Program through the Bowen Center, to provide all MCS students with free counseling sessions. This early intervention program will give all students access to counselors specializing in every area from eating disorders to drug and alcohol addictions counselors to adjustment disorder therapists.The program will run year-round and offer a 24-hour crisis line staffed by counselors.Students who use the program can obtain counseling at any of the six Bowen Center locations. According to Bowen Center representatives, the program works in conjunction with schools, identifying problems and planning a solution.If a student wants, information can be released to school counselors and/or parents so they can all work together.However, information gained in counseling sessions is held confidential unless the student otherwise requests.
KRISTA PRIMROSE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

KDI Studies Audit Results

Kosciusko Development Inc.executive board members went over the books with CPA Dana Krull Wednesday, reviewing the results of his audit for 2000 and 2001. Statements of KDI's financial position show a balance of $72,684.39 for Dec.31, 2000, and $70,537.08 for Dec.31, 2001. In her report, director Joy McCarthy-Sessing said she attended a groundbreaking in Boggs Industrial Park recently for Barker Keepsakes, which is building a records storage facility. She also said Whimet Inc., which purchased the North Detroit Street Sun Metal facility, received tax abatements from Warsaw recently.The company also is paying for infrastructure to bring water to the building for fire protection. McCarthy-Sessing said although there is some money in the state's Industrial Development Grant fund for such projects, approval usually takes three months or more. She said the Indiana Economic Development Association's summer meeting held at the chamber June 21 and 22 was a success.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Night Golf Outing Set For July 20, Sponsored by Baker Youth

So you're a good golfer. How good are you in the pitch blackness of the night? The Baker Youth Clubs Fifth Annual Night Golf Outing will be July 20 at Raccoon Run with registration at 9 p.m.Tee-off with a shotgun start will be at 9:30 p.m. "It's pitch black out there," said Baker Youth Clubs director Scott Wiley."Pitch black and dead quiet." The golf outing is the youth club's largest fund-raiser of the year. Each year, Wiley said, they try to tweak the event and make it better.For the second year, Wiley said, real golf balls that glow in the dark will be used rather than the rubbery balls used two years ago.Each team of four will get black lights to charge up their balls.Wiley said participants find the balls hit a lot better. Also this year, fireworks will be shot off on occasion.The fireworks were donated by local companies and may be shot off every time some golfer hits a birdie or the like.
M.J. Rhoades, Lifestyles Editor- | July 28, 2016

Syracuse Seeks To Save Its License Branch

SYRACUSE - Renewal of driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, vehicle and watercraft titles and plates may not be available in Syracuse because the Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch is on the state's "closure review" list. BMV commissioner Joel Silverman will conduct a public hearing Friday in the branch facility, 1013 N.Harrison St., at 7 p.m.to determine the office's fate.State law requires public hearings in counties where Indiana license branches may close. "I'm in favor of keeping the Syracuse branch open," said town councilman Paul Stoelting this morning."It seems to me we have a lot of transactions for boats and trailers, when you buy them, in addition to registering vehicles.It's important to Turkey Creek Township residents." The branch's services are available to people who don't want to drive to Elkhart or Albion, too.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016
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