Tippecanoe Gala Raises $60,000 For Cancer Care
Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund's ninth gala and golf benefit concluded Saturday at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. More than $60,000 was raised through the oral and silent auctions, compared to $47,000 last year.Expectations also were exceeded with 212 golfers participating in the golf benefit and 280 attending the gala.Chairperson for the event was Luann Deafenbaugh, and co-chairman was Thomas M.Tuttle II. KCCCF is "dedicated to eliminating the suffering from cancer through research, prevention, education and service."KCCCF is made up of volunteers and gives 100 percent of the money raised each year to cancer patients.No funds go to administration fees.
Valley School Board Looks At $6 Million Budget For 2002
MENTONE - Next year's budget was the focus of Tuesday's Tippecanoe Valley school board meeting, with a total proposed budget of nearly $6 million. The 2002 budget - $5,928,401 - is aproximately 10 percent higher than the 2001 budget of $5,335,828, according to figures presented by Dan Kramer, assistant superintendent. He also said the proposed amount will probably be reduced somewhat in the October meeting with an officer from the State Board of Tax Commissioners.
WCS Set To Advertise $46 Million 2002 Budget; 4% Above 2001
The budget process for Warsaw Community Schools began Monday, with the school board giving business manager Rande Thorpe permission to advertise the proposed $46.268 million budget. Thorpe described the six funds comprising the school corporation's budget.The general fund is the largest, 74 percent of the total, and includes teachers' salaries, benefits, school utilities and supplies.The general fund is budgeted at $33,948,691 for 2002, an increase of almost 4 percent over last year's budget of $32,649,824. The capital projects fund pays for building expenses and equipment fees and maintenance, and is budgeted at approximately $4,701,615 million, an increase of 31.29 percent over last year's $3,581,030 million. The debt service fund, Thorpe said, is similar to a house mortgage in that it is debt incurred in paying for school buildings.That amount is $5,177,613 for 2002, a decrease of 15 percent over 2001's $6,091,527.
Democratic Auditor Candidate, Bob Hill, Stumps In Warsaw
Obscurity doesn't equate with lack of importance. That was the message Bob Hill, Democratic candidate for state auditor, told a group of party faithful Wednesday at the new Kosciusko County Democratic headquarters, during a stop on his 10-day, 26-county tour of the state. "It (the auditor) is not a high profile office, but it's a very important one," Hill said."It processes $27 billion in state and federal funds.When you get a check from the state, it comes from the auditor's office." Hill was born in Indianapolis and raised in Knox County, near Vincennes.A 1965 graduate of North Knox High School, he earned a business education degree from Vincennes University and a certificate of graduation from University of Wisconsin's Graduate School of Banking. He touts his 26 years in banking as his most important qualification for the auditor's office - experience he says his opponent, Connie Nass, former Huntingburg city councilwoman and mayor, can't match.
Mitchell Seeks Re-election To Whitko School Board
Erwin "Pete" Mitchell is seeking re-election to the Whitko School Board Corp.'s board of trustees. Mitchell's first term began in 2002.He represents the town of Larwill and Richland Township in Whitley County, and the town of Sidney and Jackson Township in Kosciusko County. Voters will elect two Whitko School Board representatives in the May 2 primary election.Mitchell is running for the District 2 seat. E.Marie Trump, whose District 1 seat also is open, has indicated she will not seek re-election. A long-time resident of Richland Township, Mitchell worked for the school district as director of maintenance.He retired in 2001 with 24 years of service. Mitchell said he is seeking re-election to the school board's District 2 position to assist in making the local schools the best in Indiana.
Tax Bills Should Be Distributed After June 13
Provisional tax bills should be distributed to most property owners after June 13, with a due date of June 30. According to a news release provided by county auditor Sue Ann Mitchell, Kosciusko County property owners should receive the provisional tax bills from the treasurer's office for the payment of property taxes for 2002, payable in 2003, after June 13.County officials received approval from Indiana State Board of Accounts and the Department of Local Government Finance to mail the bills, according to Mitchell and county treasurer Stephanie Esenwein.The county council previously approved a resolution authorizing the provisional tax billing. The spring installment of property taxes is due by June 30.Payments not made by the due date will have a 10 percent penalty added.Voluntary payments of property taxes that were made earlier this year will be reflected on the spring bill.
Kloser Wins Full-Ride Scholarship
Matt Kloser is finally seeing the results of his years of work, study and community service - he's going to college next year on a full scholarship. The single recipient in Kosciusko County of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, Kloser won a full-tuition scholarship to the Indiana college of his choice - Notre Dame. The scholarship provides full tuition, fees and a special allocation of up to $700 per year for required books and equipment for four years. A senior at Warsaw Community High School and student council president, Kloser said Monday it has been his lifelong goal to attend Notre Dame.He already was accepted when he was notified he won the scholarship. "I was elated, to say the least," he said. His parents, Jerome and Carol Kloser, were happy and proud, he said.Kloser is the youngest of six children.
Some KDI Members Aren't Paying Dues, Board Told
Roger Moynahan advised the Kosciusko Development Inc.board Wednesday that certain members aren't paying their dues to the organization Moynahan, this year's executive board president, said the topic was discussed by the executive committee. "The majority of the folks here are very generous," he said of members who served in 2002."Others don't contribute." The group's by-laws state executive board members must be contributing members. "Do we make special exceptions or change the by-laws?" Moynahan asked. Ivy Tech Dean Joann Walgamuth said the college didn't have money to pay for chalk, let alone KDI dues, but she could provide in-kind services like a meeting room. Craig Allebach advised the group to send another letter and make special exceptions case by case.
Auditor Says Tax Bills Will Be Delayed
It's official. Tax bills in Kosciusko County will be delayed for 2004, Kosciusko County Auditor Sue Ann Mitchell announced Thursday at the Kosciusko County Council meeting. Property tax bills in Kosciusko will not be due on May 10, the traditional due date for property tax in Indiana.The delay is due because of the 2003 tax billing delay. Part of the delay, she said Thursday, was because of the many tax appeals. Mitchell said she received the assessed values for 2003 payable 2004 from the county assessor in mid March.The auditor's office posted the exemptions, verified the duplicate homestead credits and established Tax Increment Financing information before forwarding the certified assessed values to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance.These figures must be submitted to the Department of Local Government Finance for tax rates to be set.
$500,000
BY VIRGINIA NIZAMOFF SURSO, Times-Union Correspondent SYRACUSE - The Syracuse Park Board will ask the Syracuse Town Council to approve a $500,000 bond to help finance the $1.5 million community center, it was decided Monday. The bond will not increase taxes and will be paid back at $42,000 per year, according to Mike Hixenbaugh, parks superintendent. The town has a cumulative capital development fund, which was previously used to pay off the debt of building the town hall.The new bond will simply replace the recently paid-off debt, according to Hixenbaugh. However, this amount will not cover all the costs of the community center.Paved parking lots would be one of those items not covered, according to Bill Wight, park board president. Hixenbaugh has raised $1.1 million and hopes for an affirmative response from Dekko Foundation by May.
City OKs 2009 Departmental Budget
Warsaw City Council Monday approved a departmental budget for 2009.
Milford Elects Town Officers
MILFORD - Milford Town Council used their first meeting of 2009 to elect new officers for the upcoming year.
Local National Guard Company Recognized
Though they returned from their tour of duty in Iraq Nov. 28, and had a welcome back ceremony in Indianapolis Jan. 31, Saturday was the first meeting of Alpha Co., 1-293rd.
No Maverick
Editor, Times-Union:For 20 months we have seen the phrases "Country First" and "Maverick" sprawled on signs at all of John McCain's rallies.
Silver Lake Holds Off On Water Rate Study
SILVER LAKE - Silver Lake will not be participating in a water rate study in the near future.
Not The Same
Editor, Times-Union:I was flattered to read reprinted excerpts of my 2004 letters to the editor in Saturday's News Views.
Common Sense
Editor, Times-Union:Someone handed me the following article. I found it interesting, so decided to share it with you. It is as follows:
Winona Creates One-Way Streets
WINONA LAKE - Winona Lake Town Council approved an ordinance that would make some streets in the town one-way during Tuesday's council meeting.
