World/Nation briefs 11.29.2012

White House, Congress to talk as fears increase that government heading toward ’fiscal cliff’WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid increasing anxiety that the White House and top Republicans are wasting time as the government slides toward an economy-rattling ‘‘fiscal cliff,’’ administration officials are heading to Capitol Hill for talks with congressional leaders.

Friends Remember Congresswoman Walorski One Year Later

One year after the tragic vehicle accident that claimed the lives of U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and three others, Walorski’s friends and colleagues are still in disbelief over her passing. They recall her as a force to be reckoned with, but also remember her faith, her optimism and her desire to want to help people.

Grace Womens Soccer Sails By Maple Leafs

Grace steady at No. 15 in NAIA rankings; Lancers score late in dramatic win; Grace falls to No. 22 IWU in four; Grace Golf readies for NCCAA Nationals; Grace Cross Country in NAIA polls

Times-Union Court News 07-20-1999

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry: • Billy J.Thompson, 46, and LaDonna R.O'Dell, 48, both of West CR 600S, Mentone. • Andrew Willard Callaway, 20, Neher Road, Silver Lake, and Leticia Deanne Lewis, 18, West CR 1400N, North Manchester. • Christon Lee Sparks, 22, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, and Eva Gayle Salmons, 22, West CR 800S, Claypool. • Ted D.Harrell, 36, and Lula M.Heidenreich, 47, both of West Market Street, Warsaw. • Joseph Eugene Bencze Jr., 21, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Heather Leigh Arnett, 21, South County Farm Road, Claypool. • Eric James Losee, 24, Oak Creek, Wis., and Julie Ann Magiera, 23, East LaPoint Drive, Milford. • Billy C.Margraves, 40, and Pamela S.Hollingsworth, 44, both of North Barbee Road Warsaw.

Times-Union Court News 11-06-2001

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner: • Ryan Christopher Aranda, 19, and Jennifer Dawn Kotokovetz, 19, both of Cherry Creek Lane, Warsaw. • William Dean Bates, 36, Sturgis, Mich., and April S.Hepler, 41, North Hickory Street, North Webster. • Marshall Glen Boyer, 63, and Sandra Kay Hammer, 62, both of East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. • Wallace Lee Dingess, 27, and Melody Ann McNeely, 28, both of Ind.13S, North Manchester. • Justin Philip Ebey, 19, and Jessica Rae Heater, 19, both of North Candy Cane Lane, Cromwell. • Douglas Eric Farmer, 28, and Tracy Lynn Renschler, 27, both of Hepler Drive, Warsaw. • Jorge Carlos Gil Casillas, 50, and Avelina Pacheco Rosales, 43, both of West Market Street, Warsaw. • Clinton Thomas Goggans, 21, Ind.5N, Larwill, and Jessica Renea Roberts, 22, East Catholic Street, Pierceton.

Letters to the Editor 01-31-2002

- Column Appreciated - Silver Lake School - Trashy People Column Appreciated Editor, Times-Union: I am writing in response to Deb Hobbs' letter criticizing Mr.Gerard.I read many columnists and I think Mr.Gerard is an excellent writer.I look forward to his column every Saturday.Saturday's column about the weather was very funny.I have often told friends that he should be syndicated as he is better than many national writers. The "cheese with your whine" line was cute, but it was not original as it was used by Dr.Phil in O Magazine this past summer.At least Mr.Gerard doesn't plagiarize. Keep up the good work, Mr.Gerard - you are appreciated by many.

Warsaw School Board Should Show Us The Money

In nearly two decades of attending school board meetings, covering meetings regarding school business and reading about the decisions of school board members, never have I felt so uninformed as with recent proposals by the Warsaw Community School Corp. Whenever a corporation has suggested schools be closed and a new one built, the justification has always been accompanied by charts, graphs and columns of figures.If a representative said the corporation would save money - voila! Long columns of numbers were provided on a screen and on handouts for anyone to follow along.The savings, over the course of a few years, were always evident.

Letters to the Editor 10-15-1997

- Pow Wow Thanks - 2nd Amendment - Literacy Volunteers Thanks - Lottery Pow Wow Thanks Editor, Times Union: The Land of Lakes Gathering of the People Pow Wow Committee would like to thank the coordinators and everyone who attended the Pow Wow and their families.It took them all, plus the many traders and their beautiful crafts, to make this first annual Indiana Pow Wow a success. We would also like to thank our local sponsors for their many hours of hard work and all the local donors who were also critical to the success of the weekend.The general public was the recipient of a great amount of volunteer hours from many sources.

Letters to the Editor 12-21-1999

Dean Damaging To Demo Dollars

Unfortunately, politics in America is completely and utterly dependent on cold, hard cash. It's true. Sad to say, but it's to the point where you pretty much need to buy your way into office. The ability to raise money is a highly prized and necessary skill in politics. Which is precisely why I think the Democratic National Committee chose Howard Dean as its chairman.

Federal Worker In Hot Water Over Sex

You probably never heard of Barbara Battalino. I hadn't either until Rich Burkett popped in with some information about her. You may remember Burkett.The Warsaw resident ran for Congress against Tim Roemer a couple times.He lost. Of all the politicians or would-be politicians I have known, Burkett has about the best grasp of the issues. You may not agree with what Burkett says, but he can back it up.If you get into a political argument with Burkett, you will likely lose. And he knows more about the workings of Congress than most congressmen. So anyway, Burkett brings me this little ditty about this Battalino woman and I think it is worth sharing with our readers.So I surfed up an article on the Internet written by Nicole LeFavour for the Boise Weekly. Here goes: Barbara Battalino is a psychiatrist. She worked in a Veterans Administration hospital in Boise, Idaho.

Storm, crime, schools are year's top stories

Sept.11 terrorist attacks and their aftermath are the top news stories of the year nationally.The top local story is also one of destruction. However, the destruction caused locally was due to Mother Nature, not man. Each year, the Times-Union staff votes on the top local stories of the year.The top area stories for 2001 are: 1 - On Oct.24, tornadoes ripped through Kosciusko County. Two factories were among the damaged structures in the county, with Da-Lite Screen Co.Inc.on Ind.15N the hardest hit and R.R.Donnelley & Sons sustaining significant damage to the east plant.At least 14 people were reported injured at Da-Lite. The American Red Cross said 136 single-family properties were damaged by the tornadoes.

Some Things Defy Understanding

Here are a couple things I have difficulty understanding. Earlier this week, the Associated Press ran a story about Clinton administration officials who are or have come under investigation by the Justice Department or independent counsels. This list starts at the top, with President Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton. They're under an ongoing investigation by Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr concerning their involvement in the failure of Madison Guaranty Savings and Loan Association of Little Rock, Ark.The infamous "Whitewater." There's the potential for obstruction of justice and false statements coming out of that investigation. Also, the president is under scrutiny for his role in the Democratic National Committee's fund-raising fiasco.So far Attorney General Janet Reno hasn't found any evidence of crimes committed by the president, but campaign finance quirks continue to be investigated by the Justice Department.

AWL Optimistic In Animal Shelter Takeover

It's raining cats and dogs in Kosciusko County and the Animal Welfare League hopes to be the umbrella to stop the downpour. The AWL took over the animal shelter Sunday. The League will pay the county $1 a year to lease the animal shelter.The county, in return, will pay the AWL $30,000 a year for expenses.The county will also pay the salary of the animal control officer, Jerry Clase. "We thought it was probably a good decision on the county's part.The county's budget for the shelter will go from $130,000 a year to $30,000," AWL President Linda Mullins said."We're not government funded." Mullins said most of the revenue will be generated by donations and volunteers.The only paid positions will be the salary of co-directors Tracey Yates and Heidi Bailey-Leininger.The AWL will also apply for any and all grants and will hold fundraisers regularly.Pet supplies will also be sold at the facilities.

Kosciusko turnout in 13% range early today

Four years ago, local voter turnout in Kosciusko County reached 43 percent. By 10 a.m.today, turnout was around 13 percent in select precincts. At Jefferson Township, precincts one through three, Nappanee, the voter turnout was reported to be "real good."Of the 642 registered voters, 86 had reportedly voted by 10 a.m.That's approximately 13.4 percent. Wayne Township, fourth precinct, at Jefferson Elementary School, reported 75 of their 525 registered voters already voted (approximately 14.2 percent). The supervisor at Warsaw Third Ward precincts two and three, Church of God, Rozella Road, said the turnout was "really good so far."Of their 1,000 registered voters, 123 voters made it to the polls by 10 a.m.today.That's an estimated 12.3 percent. Precincts one and two in Clay Township, Claypool Lions Building, reported an estimated 20 percent turnout.Exact numbers were not available.

County OKs Zoning Requests

The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals Hearing Officer Vic Virgil approved the following requests Monday: • Case No.05115E - Leonard Foyle's petition to allow the construction of an 18 by 21 foot carport for personal use in a commercial district.The request is an exception for the purpose of the alteration of a non-conforming use (residence and plumbing business). The property is on the east side of CR 300E and 115 feet south of EMS D24 Lane in Van Buren Township. Also approved was Foyle's request to build the carport 28 feet from the east side road right of way. • Case No.05120E - Todd Glen's petition for an exception in a residential district to allow an oversized accessory building of 1,440 square feet.A 1,200-square-feet building is allowed. The property is on the east side of EMS T25 Lane and 640 feet south of Stanton Road in Plain Township.

Local United Way Exceeds $1 Million Goal

Santa Claus came a little early for Kosciusko County United Way this year. Community residents reached the goal of $1 million for the organization. "(It's) very satisfying," said Kevin Deardorff, 1999 United Way campaign chairman."It's really a reflection of the community.This is really a caring and giving community." He said this year's campaign began in January."I think it's key to start early," he said. After Deardorff was named as campaign chairman, a campaign cabinet was formed and they, in turn, sought more volunteers to help them.One difference this year from previous years, Deardorff said, was that chief executive officers of companies also were involved early so the United Way could let them know the plans for the campaign this year.

Times-Union Court News 10-06-2004

Superior Court I Filings The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G.Huffer presiding: Complaints Marriage Dissolutions • Brandie and Doyal Waddles, married Oct.14, 1995, and separated Aug.12, 2004.There are two minor children. • Melissa and Frank Hatfield, married July 3, 2002, and separated Sept.20, 2004.There is one minor child. • Kenneth A.and Lee Ann Cretcher, married June 27, 1981, and separated Sept.22, 2004.There are no minor children. • Leanna Lynn and Chad W.Heckaman, married May 15, 1992, and separated Aug.27, 2004.There are three minor children. • Wesley G.and Rita Sexton, married May 1, 1973, and separated Sept.28, 2004.There are no minor children. • Carroll L.and Linda K.Hamilton, married Oct.10, 1989, and separated Sept.27, 2004.There are no minor children.

Times-Union Court News 09-30-2004

Superior Court II The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The following people also paid $86.50 in court costs: Speeding - Fined $7 were: Keaton Patrick, North Manchester; Mark A.Blankenship, North Manchester; Jonathan R.Mock, Syracuse; Mary K.Degood, Syracuse; Judy L.Hall, Cromwell.

Times-Union Court News 09-29-2005

Superior Court II The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The following people also paid $106.50 in court costs: Speeding - Fined $7 were: Bradly J.Kincaid, South Whitley; Tammy R.Bruner, Warsaw; Bart J.Culver, North Webster.