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Editor, Times-Union:Thank you, Times-Union, for your fair and balanced reporting.

Taxing

Editor, Times-Union:To our elected people in Washington: When are you going to tell the idiot in Montana to forget his idea of taxing our companies who are supporting our economy with good wages?

Why It's Tough To Have Faith In Government

I really wish I could have faith in our government.


Betsy Mae Barnes

BOURBON - Betsy Mae Barnes, 70, of Zionsville, and formerly of Bourbon, died unexpectedly Nov. 1, 2009, in St. Vincent Hospital of Indianapolis.

Orthoworx

Editor, Times-Union:Kosciusko County is very fortunate to be the Orthopedic Capital of the World. Congratulations and job well done to Dr. Ron Manahan, Grace College; Suzie Light, Kosciusko County Community Foundation; leaders of the orthopedic industries and everyone involved in securing the $7 million dollar Lily grant to fund OrthoWorx.This community will benefit greatly from Lily's generous commitment and we wanted to take this opportunity to publically recognize those that were instrumental in securing this grant which will be used to build a better Kosciusko County.Joni Truex, Executive OfficerDaniel Schlatter, President of the BoardBuilders Association Kosciusko Fulton Counties

Warsaw Schools Grapple With Redistricting Issue

One of Warsaw Community Schools' big initiatives this year is to redistrict the school corporation for grades kindergarten through eighth grade.

Sherrie S. Lovellette Black

VAN WERT, Ohio - Sherrie S. Lovellette Black, 51, of Van Wert, Ohio, died at 10:20 a.m. Nov. 3, 2009, in Triumph Hospital, Lima, Ohio.

Yes, Virginia

Editor, Times-Union:Dear Virginia, this is the new holiday story.

Winona OKs CR 250E Changes Salt Storage Facility Contract

WINONA LAKE - Winona Lake Town Council Tuesday morning approved a change order and supplemental agreement for the CR 250E project.

Zimmer Announces Grant Recipients

Zimmer announced Wednesday that Orthopedic Medical Grants Association LLC has chosen its 2009 grant recipients.

Warsaw Library Board Hears Update On Property Acquisition

Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees Monday heard an update on the library's property acquisition.

Warsaw School Board Grapples With Budget Issues

When the Department of Local Government Finance slashed Warsaw Community School Corp.'s 2009 Capital Projects Fund, roof projects had to be delayed.

Pierceton Set For Annexation

PIERCETON - Pierceton Town Council Monday night put steps in place to annex a piece of land at their December meeting.

Studio Provides Scholarships

The recipients of four memorial scholarships recently were announced at Debra Collier's School of Dance.

Lenville 'Tom' Denney

AKRON - Lenville "Tom" Denney, 60, of 1418 E. Olson Road, Rochester, died at 7:10 a.m. Oct. 15, 2009, in his residence.

DARE Car Started With A Dream 2 Yrs. Ago

About two years ago in San Antonio, Texas, a seed was planted.

Syracuse Reads Budget

SYRACUSE - Syracuse Town Council used their September meeting to conduct the first reading and public hearing of the town's proposed 2010 budget, and also pass one resolution.

Beverly Ann Styles

Beverly Ann Styles, 74, passed away with her family by her side, at 12:45 p.m. Oct. 4, 2009, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Sheriff's Salary

Editor, Times-Union:So I just finished reading the "County Workers' Wages Slashed" article in the Times-Union today and I have a question for the county council. Are you seriously telling me that Sheriff "Rosco'" Goshert makes $94,993 a year and his salary is untouchable?