Project Independence Clients Honored By CCS Directors

Brandy Holle is a lab technician at Parkview North in Fort Wayne; Terry Smith works at Kosciusko Community Hospital in insurance verification; Sarah Knight is a licensed practical nurse; and Angela Friend is a registered nurse who has her eye on becoming a nurse practitioner.Anita Mikel has secured an associates in business degree and is working toward a marketing degree. All five are Ivy Tech graduates. They juggled jobs, kids and classes for the last few years to reach their current goals. This balancing act was strengthened with support from Combined Community Service's Project Independence program. The young women, recognized for their accomplishments by CCS staff and board members Wednesday, praised the program and the help they received during trying times. "I thank God for Project Independence," Smith said."I'm probably CCS's veteran, I've gone to them since 1997.

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Even if we didn’t have a single calendar in our office, we would know when February came around each year because of the number of calls we get from clients who are anxious to get their tax documents so they can get their taxes done. And rightly so!

Warsaw Schools Hears Tax Impact Of Building Plans

CLAYPOOL - Step by step, H.J. Umbaugh & Associates Wednesday provided the estimated tax impact on the three different potential Warsaw Schools building projects.

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Bowl-A-Thon Raises $14K for Junior Achievers

The board members of Junior Achievement serving Warsaw and Tippecanoe Valley reported the annual fall Bowl-A-Thon Nov. 10 was a success, securing more than $14,000 for the JA programs in Warsaw and Tippecanoe Valley schools.

Hahn, Hartman To Repay Biomet Over Stock Posting

Biomet filed a report Friday with the Securities and Exchanges Commission that included a preliminary quarterly report for the period ending Feb. 28.

Harman To Step Down As Grace Softball Coach

WINONA LAKE - Sarah Harman has decided to step aside as the head coach of Grace’s softball team.

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Whitko Hires Architects To Study High School Upgrades

SOUTH WHITLEY - Whitko High School needs some maintenance, structure and security improvements. Tonight and Tuesday, the Whitko Community School Corp.Board of Trustees will interview architects to help the school corporation study the school's improvement needs. Jeff Hendrix, Whitko superintendent, said the school corporation needs an architect and engineering firm to come in and help the corporation study the high school to decide what steps to take.He said they don't know the true scope of the project because they are not sure how much money the school corporation will have for the project.Before anything is decided, the school board will host more public meetings for input on cost and needs.The school corporation will talk to the community, parents, teachers and students on the school's needs.

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County Raises 100K For 'JumpStart'

Calling it a "spectacular effort" by the community, Warsaw/Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce President Mark Dobson confirmed that Kosciusko County has secured $100,000 for a study and business plan from JumpStart.

Sportula Maker Requests Tax Abatement

Kosciusko County Council heard a tax abatement request Thursday from iDNA Brands, a maker of custom-engraved grilling accessories.

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Investors Up Ante In Bid To Buy Biomet

A private equity group that offered $44 per share last year to buy Biomet has increased its offer for the purchase.

Depot May Support Retail Store

A few shelves of recycled products may go on sale in the KC Depot, 220 S.Union St., Warsaw. Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management Director Sue Studebaker requested and the district board approved a small retail space for recycled products during the board's Tuesday meeting. Studebaker will secure information about paying sales tax on items sold in the retail space. The year's recycling materials collection summary was presented showing a total of 1,459.8 tons, a 15 percent increase over last year's total collection. Studebaker said 8,320 pounds of electronics and four barrels of chemicals were hauled away in February; and two 16-square-foot boxes of paint were shipped to Safety Kleen. The board also: • Met office assistant Shanee Dodier. • Reviewed the district's annual financial report as submitted to the State Board of Accounts. • Heard Environmental Day is April 23 in the North Webster Community Building.

Councilmen Discuss Bond Refinancing For CSO Operation

In efforts to generate money to fund a combined sewer overflow project, Todd Samuelson, certified public accountant for H.J.Umbaugh and Associates, Plymouth, discussed financial options Monday with the Warsaw city council. Samuelson presented two monetary possibilities, both involving bonds related to the construction of the new Warsaw sewage treatment plant, constructed in 2003. The first option would refinance a 2001 mortgage refunding bond, generating $325,000. "Currently, interest rates are still quite favorable," Samuelson said."Though I can not guarantee what they will be down the road, this option could create a financial security for the sewage works from a possible event we don't know of yet." The other option Samuelson presented was a two-year extension of the 2001 bond that could generate $1.1 million for construction needs.