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Lawmakers Seek Federal Funds To Remove Snow

Indiana is trying very hard to dig out from the worst winter storm in 20 years, and will need help to complete the job. That's what Gov.Frank O'Bannon told President Bill Clinton in declaring a snow emergency for 56 counties and asking for federal assistance in removing the snow. Kosciusko County is one of those counties. "Through the present time, additional snowfall, freezing precipitation and sub-zero temperatures have crossed the state, creating a significant threat to the public's health, safety and well-being," O'Bannon said in requesting the aid. According to the State Emergency Management Agency, the central and northern Indiana counties meet the federal criteria for snow removal assistance.The money would be used to offset unusually high costs for local governments' emergency efforts to protect human life - efforts described by the governor as nothing short of heroic.
DAVID A. BEALL, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Housing Opportunities Sponsors 'Walk A Mile'

"Nothing educates so well, or lasts so long, as direct, interpersonal experience." That's the motto of the national Walk A Mile model, a program designed to bring policy-makers and low-income, subsidy-receiving participants together. Housing Opportunities of Warsaw is sponsoring such a meeting Oct.28, the first such roundtable forum in Indiana. "The program is designed to get rid of stereotyping," said HOW Executive Director Pam Kennedy.Clients will meet people who make decisions and learn how legislation works.Lawmakers will meet citizens who receive some kind of assistance." The local event, Dinner with the Candidates, is set for 6 p.m.in Center Lake Pavilion.HOW intern Lezli Bryant is coordinating the event. A Grace College senior, Bryant plans to graduate in May 2005 with a bachelor's degree in social work.The Walk A Mile program is her practicum - 60 hours of hands-on work with a local agency.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Public Awareness Key To Curbing Meth Use

Last of four parts. Law enforcement officials and community groups in Kosciusko County are turning to public awareness of methamphetamines as a way to combat its use and manufacture.
Laurie Hahn, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Group To Save 'Dixie'

NORTH WEBSTER - "I earned it from selling the vegetables from my garden," said 6-year-old Morgan Jones as she skipped to the head table and handed Dan Thystrup and Carolyn Metcalf an envelope containing $529.94. Jones was one of many people who attended a "Save The Dixie" meeting Thursday. The stories were all the same: "The Dixie is Webster and we need to protect her." In 1929, "The Dixie" was built, christened and launched.Her home has been Webster Lake ever since.In 1992, Thystrup and his family purchased the Dixie.Throughout the years the Dixie has been taken care of, but due to changing marine regulations, she has failed to pass some of the regulations.The craft is the state's oldest sternwheel paddleboat.
JULIE HARVEY, Times-Union Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Animal Welfare League Welcomes New Director, Coordinator

The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County board of directors recently welcomed Valerie Clarkson as executive director and Rhonda Lewis as shelter coordinator. Lewis has worked with the shelter for six months.She is a hands-on coordinator who cares for each individual animal as if they were her own.Lewis takes the time to show the animals that she loves them, even in the most difficult aspects of her job. Lewis is in charge of the day-to-day medical care of all animals at the AWL.She quotes Martin Luther King when asked about her opportunity at the shelter, "Your life begins to end once you become silent about things that matter." Clarkson, who has earned the name "The Dog Whisperer" from her co-workers, has a business and accounting background. A native of Indiana, she has lived in and around Kosciusko County for 45 years.
JULIE HARVEY, Times-Union Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

N. Webster NWS Office Conducts Grand Opening

NORTH WEBSTER - The skies were clear and the temperatures were warm Wednesday. Appropriate atmospheric conditions for the opening of the National Weather Service's newest weather forecast office. Michael Sabones, joined by local and federal elected officials, NWS representatives and area media, celebrated the new facility with a dedication ceremony. "It's just great to be in this new building," he said."I can't say enough for my staff and the job they were able to do in very cramped conditions." The Northern Indiana Weather Office has been housed in temporary quarters at the doppler radar site between North Webster and Syracuse on Ind.13.
DAVID A. BEALL, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Burkett Problems Still Unresolved

AKRON - Climate audits released at Monday's Tippecanoe Valley School Board meeting show that most people are pleased with the corporation's schools, but problems that surfaced at Burket School last year apparently are far from resolved. The report shows the school is divided into two camps; those who have been at the school for an extended period and those who are relatively new to the building. Dissension between principal Karen Shelley and some teachers prompted the central administration to bring in mediators during the summer.According to the report, the long-term teachers at Burket are still highly critical of just about everything Shelley does.They were contradicted by newer staff members, who commented that the teachers should quit complaining and be more flexible.
ROSA HATFIELD, Times-Union Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

'Shockwave Cafe' Offers Unique View Of Internet

WaveOne, a Warsaw Internet Service provider, is offering a unique experience for people looking for a new kind of computer encounter. The Shockwave Cafe provides users the chance to play computer games against each other on an incredibly fast network rather than playing against the computer itself.It also provides a fast way to surf the 'net. "This is a dream I've had for over two years.The biggest thing with the Shockwave Cafe is Internet games.You can play, say, Warcraft 2, against your computer, but it's better to do it against eight of your friends," said Phil Lewis of WaveOne.
ORA FREEMAN, Times-Union Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Local J.C. Penney Store To Remain Open

The J.C.Penney store in Warsaw escaped the axe swung by corporate headquarters when the latter announced four store closings in Indiana yesterday. The retail giant plans to close 47 stores across the country, cutting about 5,500 jobs or 2 percent of its work force. Ken Ashpole, manager of the Market Square Shopping Center outlet and catalogue center, said no nearby metropolitan-area stores will close either. "We've had good support from the community in the past and look forward to serving the Kosciusko County area for years to come," he said. Ashpole has been manager of the local department store for the last seven years, in charge for about half of its 13-year history in Warsaw.The catalogue desk opened in 1976. Penney, headquartered in Plano, Texas, has been in a years-long slide amid tough competition from discounters and trendier retailers.Analysts blamed the company's prior management for failing to respond to changes in consumer tastes.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Etna Green Couple 'Lucky For Life' After Buying Winning Lottery Ticket

ETNA GREEN -ÊLeo Lopez has been working on the lottery for several years.Now, the lottery will be working for him - for the rest of his life. Lopez, 34, will receive $3,000 a month for the rest of his life. Lopez bought a $3 Lucky for Life Indiana lottery ticket Feb.4 at the 19 & 30 Clark station, Etna Green, that will guarantee him the monthly paychecks. "I must have done something right along the way," Lopez said. The woman working at the service station was more shocked than Lopez, he said. "She freaked out.She couldn't believe it.I had to go behind the register and calm her down," Lopez said. But this isn't the first time Lopez won money playing the Indiana lottery.He has been playing for three years and spent about $3,000 playing the first year, winning $10,000.He played on some of those winnings and won another $10,000.He put the money in the bank and spent a little.He started playing again, and that's when he won the jackpot.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Webster Community Center To Open Soon

NORTH WEBSTER - Although construction dust coats the floors now, and tools, power equipment and buckets line the hallways, the North Webster Community Center will be ready for occupancy by March 1. "The library, Lakeland Youth Center and Kosciusko Community YMCA will be ready with programs opening day," said NWCC Executive Secretary Lynn Stevens. Between March 1 and the grand opening May 2, tours of the facility will be announced. A concession stand has been created inside the main (Ind.13) entrance.Ironically, in a building where chewing gum wasn't allowed, soft drinks and snacks will be sold to hungry kids coming off the gym floor. The main entrance will be shifted to the east side of the building, where an ample parking space is planned.A metal awning is already in place to greet visitors there.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

City Says Thanks To Benefactors Of New Gardens

Community leaders came out en masse to thank Bob and Roma Maish Thursday for what might be viewed as the crowning jewel in Warsaw's downtown Central Park. Bob and Roma Maish, whose gift to the city has been transformed into a 10,000-square-foot garden complete with a flowing brook, were honored by city officials at a ceremony in Central Park. The garden represents a "gift of living beauty that can be enjoyed by all," said Suzie Light, director of Kosciusko County Foundation, which helped coordinate the endowment. The project began three years ago when Maish said he was motivated after witnessing the development of Central Park, which over the years was home to a junkyard, a football field and a few softball diamonds.
Dan Spalding, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Center Lake Pavilion Damage Deposit Fee Increases

People who rent Center Lake Pavilion and want to have alcohol at their wedding reception or party will be required to pay a higher damage deposit fee and hire an off-duty police officer.
Jennifer [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Zimmer Suspends Sales Of Hip Implant

A local orthopedic company has suspended the sales and marketing of a hip implant in the United States.
Jen [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Remember When July 30

10 Years Ago July 30 1989 Kosciusko County crowned a new queen Saturday night to reign over the 1989 edition to the Kosciusko County 4-H Fair.Amy Lanoue is the new queen; Paula Smith is first runner-up; and Jennifer Brumbaugh is the second runner-up.Brumbaugh will compete in the Indiana State Fair Queen Contest in Indianapolis in August. 25 Years Ago July 30 1974 In March 1973, Glenn and Margaret Lancaster began building the new Petro's Restaurant, at 935 N.Detroit St., Warsaw.And they are celebrating its grand opening today. It was under construction for the past 16 months and Lancaster designed and supervised the restaurant's construction.
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Remember When July 28

10 Years Ago July 28 1989 A third member of the 20-10 Warsaw Community High School baseball team has made his college selection. Jeff Fitzgerald, son of Marty and Rhonda Fitzgerald, will attend Manchester College and play baseball for coach Jeff Hood. 25 Years Ago July 28 1974 Brent Faudree and Steve Wilson were named Most Valuable Players in Warsaw Community Baseball League All-Star games at Boggs Industrial Park diamonds.Faudree was voted the most valuable in the Major League circuit and Wilson in the Minor League.John Kleeman presented the trophies on behalf of Hull House, which annually donates the prizes.
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LCCA Announces 2007-08 Concert Season

Lakeland Community Concert Association recently announced its 2007-08 concert season.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Biomet Shows 'How It's Made'

Biomet has been featured in news spots and stories, but it's never had a whole television show segment about it.
David [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Police Beat: Undercover Drug Bust; Man Returns to Jail after 5 Hours

Milford Man Busted for  DrugsMILFORD – Kosciusko County Drug Task Force officers arrested a Milford man on drug charges Thursday evening after an undercover investigation.
Craig Brosman- | July 28, 2016

Valley Returns Offensive Standouts

AKRON – There’s an old saying Jeff Shriver likes to use concerning football teams.Potential is interesting. Performance is everything.These may be the very words Shriver chooses to use in the pre-game speech before his Tippecanoe Valley Vikings open the season Friday when they host Culver Military Academy at 7:30 p.m.
Dale [email protected] | July 28, 2016
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