Erosion Ordinance Passed
With a couple of changes, as suggested by Brad Jackson, a stricter erosion control ordinance was approved by county commissioners Tuesday. The ordinance defines how violations should be handled, enforced and resolved. "We feel it is a strong document and really needed," said Matt Sandy, Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission assistant planner. For several months, a committee of lake-area residents, members of the Area Plan Commission and interested citizens crafted the ordinance and two others for the commissioners to review. Regarding the erosion control ordinance, Jackson scaled back fines to $20-$150 per day with a cap of $1,000.As originally presented, the ordinance called for a $50-per-day fine with no maximum amount.The fines would have to be established by court order. "The biggest enforcement tool will be revocation of building permits until the controls are in place," Jackson said.
Compromise Reached In Winona Rezoning
winona lake - Compromise was struck over a rezoning of property along Winona Avenue near the Argonne Road viaduct. Instead of rezoning the property along the south side of Winona Avenue from commercial to single family residential, the town plan commission agreed to rezone it to multi-family. The town's proposal, one of several rezonings that were considered house-cleaning, irked some landowners, who argued their property values would fall if rezoned to single family. Officials said the zonings proposed by the town will shore up minor inconsistencies overlooked for years. The property includes a vacant lot near the intersection, a small mobile home court and several houses. Although the request has been debated for several months and sent back by town council to the plan commission for further review, some property owners, including Gay Robinson, said they still didn't understand the reasoning for the zoning request.
Miller Ends 42-Year Career At WRSW
With four children living across the country and a home on Chapman Lake, Harvey Miller will keep himself busy following his retirement Sunday. Miller, who turned 62 Tuesday, will retire after 42 years of service at WRSW. With his new-found time, he plans to enjoy Chapman Lake a little more and focus more on his family. His wife, Juanita, retired Aug.31 from the beauty salon they own after 28 years.Miller said she now does the bookwork. "My wife has always been supportive through good moments, tough moments - always," he said. And with their four children "spread throughout the country," Miller said, he and his wife will be busy traveling to visit them.
Warsaw Looks At 2003 Budget
The city council heard budget recommendations Monday, looking at figures presented by department heads with no clue as to assessed valuation. "I've been told to use 80 percent of last year's assessed valuation," said clerk Elaine Call, echoing statements made by clerks in other municipalities the past few weeks. "No one has a clue what our tax revenues will be," Mayor Ernie Wiggins said of the state government's tax restructuring."No one has told us what our true assessment is." This year's budgets are based on 80 percent of what last year's certified AV was or $526 million. A three percent salary increase was built into the budget(s) of each department and also will be reflected in salaries paid to elected officials.The salary ordinance has not been prepared.It will be ready, the mayor said, and sent to council members prior to the Sept.3 meeting, when the first public hearing on the budget will be held.
Tapping Into The Fountain Of Youth: Ressler Stays In Overdrive
He's not an easy man to get in touch with.Try at the wrong time and he could be at the local YMCA keeping his basketball skills sharp. Or maybe he'll be out in the sun golfing the afternoon away. Or maybe, if you catch him in the wrong season, he'll be playing softball in Florida. He is so active it would wear most people out in a short time.But for 71-year-old Hugh Ressler, the activities only act as a way to stay in shape. "At my age, you can't lay off," Ressler says."It's tough to get back into shape after taking time off." Ressler just competed with a team from Florida in 3-on-3 basketball at the U.S.National Senior Sports Classic in Tucson, Arizona in late May.His team won a gold medal in the men's 70-and-over class.Twelve teams from across the country competed at the biennial event as well as more than 10,000 athletes in 18 sports from four countries.
Zaucha Resigns From YMCA
Kosciusko Community YMCA’s Board of Directors has announced that current CEO Chad Zaucha has resigned his position and is relocating to Muncie to be the president and CEO of the YMCA of Muncie.
Judy A. Feldman
AKRON – Judy A. Feldman, 70, rural Akron, passed away at 6:45 p.m. March 17, 2015, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, surrounded by her husband and daughters when she met her Lord and Savior.
Remember When 02.20.2010
10 Years AgoMentone firefighter Frank Hardesty has retired from the Mentone Fire Department after serving 40 years.During his tenure, Hardesty served as first lieutenant and secretary for the department and was voted 1979 Mentone Fireman of the Year. Even though he has retired, Hardesty plans to help the department when needed.25 Years AgoMajor renovation of downtown Warsaw storefronts may soon begin when low interest loans are made available to business owners through the new Warsaw Facade Restoration Program.The Warsaw Common Council took a significant step to promote the economic and physical revitalization of the downtown district. The council entered into a joint venture with local financial institutions to provide low interest loans to business owners for renovating the facades of their stores.50 Years AgoPhyllis Shively, was awarded a sterling silver medal by the Tippecanoe River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for an essay on "The Wilderness Road." Sherry Wright received a certificate of merit for her entry, "Historic Trails," in the chapter's annual contest for history students. Another merit award went to Arlene Reichert for a paper on "The Mormon Trail."The girls read their essays at a recent meeting of the DAR chapter in the home of Mrs. Ralph Mason, Etna Green. Paul Gilman, Bourbon High School history instructor, was a guest.75 Years AgoMr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter recently celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary at their home at Winona Lake. The couple were married Feb. 15, 1883, in Michigan, and came to Winona Lake 15 years ago from Chicago. Mrs. Hunter, for the past 15 years, has been in charge of the missionary home at Winona Lake, and Mr. Hunter has been mail distributor at Winona Lake for the same length of time.
Family Celebration Planned For Donkerses' 45th Anniversary
Ron and Patty Donkers, Warsaw, are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary.
Beardslee Enjoys 'Second Career'
The man who helped Dave Parker find his way to the big leagues is here at Edgewood Middle School, signing autographs, selling books and stumping the cause of reading and writing. His New York Yankees cap is perched on his head, and he scribbles his name on scrap pieces of paper, dollar bills and books.Two girls walk up and ask him to sign their hands.He signs hands. For 21 years, Ken Beardslee was a scouting supervisor for the Pittsburgh Pirates.He discovered Parker, a slugger who played 19 years in the majors and hit .290 with 339 home runs and 1,493 RBIs. Beardslee retired in 1977.He and his wife, Marilene, now live in between Leesburg and Milford in an 1875 home that has been completely restored. When Beardslee retired in 1977, he retired from baseball.He did not retire from an active life.Now he pursues his career after baseball, and its path often leads him to places like Edgewood Middle School.
Worl Notifies Whitko Of Intent To Retire
PIERCETON - Dr.G.William Worl, superintendent of Whitko Community School Corp., submitted his notification of retirement to the school board Monday. With "very, very, very great reluctance," the school board accepted his retirement, which is effective at the end of the 2002-03 contract year on July 1. In his letter of retirement, Worl wrote, in part, "I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Board of School Trustees and the Whitko school community for the opportunity to serve as Superintendent of Schools for the past seven years. "I would also like to thank the teachers, support staff, bus drivers and administrators with whom I have had the pleasure of working for their support and cooperation during my term as superintendent, and for their willingness to work together to achieve school district goals." He also wrote that he believes Whitko Community School Corp.is well-positioned to address the challenges that will need to be faced in the future.
Warsaw Holds Strategic Planning Retreat At Swan Lake
PLYMOUTH – For three days, the Warsaw Community School Corp. Core Planning Team for Strategic Planning has holed up at the Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth.
Airport Terminal Sustains Water Damage To Kitchenette
Board of Aviation Commissioners heard an update Tuesday on the terminal at the Warsaw Airport.
