Concerns About Step Ahead Vouchers Not Widespread
Questions regarding the Step Ahead Voucher Program through Combined Community Services arose when Elrod Daycare Inc.took out an advertisement in today's Times-Union. The advertisement reads: "We are very sorry but we are joining other daycares throughout the county in not accepting new clients on the Step Ahead Voucher Program due to insurmountable problems in dealing with the administration.We hope our public stand on this will not trigger a character assassination on us as in the recent Pam Houser incident." Asked to elaborate on what kind of problems Elrod Daycare is having with the program, president Michele Elrod said the problems were related to the administration of the program and she did not wish to comment further.She said there were many child care providers in the county who are not taking Step Ahead clients. The Step Ahead voucher program is administered by Combined Community Services.Jim Coons, CCS executive director, disagrees.
Kay Ann Patten
BRYAN, Ohio - Kay Ann Patten, 62, of Edgerton, Ohio, and a former Bryan, Ohio, resident, died Dec. 23, 2008, at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville, where she had been a patient the past three days.
Earl Wayne Grim
LAFONTAINE - Earl Wayne Grim, 83, of Huntington, died at 8:52 a.m. April 6, 2009, in Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.
Wilma Draper
Wilma Draper, 99, Warsaw, passed away at 1:20 a.m. Dec. 22, 2014, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.
Welcome to the new economy.
Sometimes we get tugged away from the free market by government regulation, but all in all, our economic system pretty much rules the world. But I've been noticing some unsettling trends in business practices. First there were all the Enron, Tyco, Global Crossings, WorldCom fiascos.You know, all the under-reporting of debt and over-reporting of income to artificially inflate stock prices. Lots of stockholders lost lots of money in those companies. Of course this was followed closely by the Arthur Andersen accounting foibles, where that firm apparently went along with a lot of the under-reporting and over-reporting. That's really too bad. It tends to give capitalism a bad name.It makes CEOs look awful greedy. And I would like to point out at this juncture that the vast majority of CEOs out there are not greedy money grubbers.
Ruppel Touts Local Use Of State Funds
SIDNEY - The Sidney-Jackson Volunteer Fire Department will be able to buy a new fire truck next year after receiving a grant from the state. According to Rep.Bill Ruppel, R-North Manchester, the township is slated to receive $125,000 for a pumper tanker truck. "This pumper truck will be a wonderful benefit to this community," Ruppel said."I have served as a volunteer firefighter, and I know how important it is for the state to provide help in funding projects such as this." Ruppel also acknowledged the efforts of Jackson Township Trustee Donald Slater in securing the grants for the fire truck.
North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Fire Department Receives Grant
The North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a grant to be used to purchase equipment.
Free Class In Self-Defense Offered Tuesday
In response to calls received from area residents, especially women, who want instruction on self-defense, Master Dennis Thompson of Thompson's Taekwondo will offer a free adult seminar from 7-9 p.m.Tuesday in Center Lake Pavilion. The session will feature Warsaw police officers, who will speak on home security, and a hands-on demonstration of a self-defense course. Thompson said the course will emphasize "practical things that work," and participants will be able to practice and learn techniques. He said anyone wishing to take part in the seminar should wear loose, comfortable clothing, such as sweat pants.He asked that parents not bring children since the seminar is aimed at adults.
Pierceton CEO Invited To D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-ÊThe National Republican Congressional Committee recently announced that John Burnau, president and chief executive officer of Pierceton Rubber Products was invited to attend an emergency meeting of the business advisory council in Washington, D.C. Burnau will give input and recommendations on Social Security, the energy cost crisis and immigration while in Washington.He also will attend the president's dinner June 14, joining members of the House of Representatives and Senate and other Republicans. Burnau serves as an honorary chairman on the NRCC's business advisory council, which is a small group of conservative businessmen and women who have joined together to advocate a progressive, conservative pro-business agenda.
Bayh Representative In Warsaw Wednesday
A representative from the office of U.S.Sen.Evan Bayh will be available Wednesday in the Munson Building, 216 N.Lake St., Warsaw, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. On hand will be Hodge Patel, Bayh's regional coordinator for northeast Indiana. Some of the most common problems the office helps Hoosiers handle include difficulties with Social Security and veterans' benefits, questions about federal taxes and immigration concerns. People unable to attend the regional office hours may contact Patel in Bayh's South Bend office.The address is 130 S.Main St., Suite 110, South Bend IN 46601.The telephone number is 574-236-8302.
Warsaw's Buck Invited To D.C. Meeting, Dinner With President Bush
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Tobias Buck of Warsaw, president and chief executive officer of Paragon Medical Inc., Pierceton, has been invited to attend an emergency meeting of the Business Advisory Council in Washington, D.C. The National Republican Congressional Committee announced Buck will be giving input and recommendations on Social Security, the energy cost crisis and immigration. He also will attend the President's Dinner June 14, joining members of the House of Representatives and the Senate and other Republican luminaries. Buck serves as an honorary chairman on the NRCC's Business Advisory Council.The Council is a small group of conservative businessmen and women who have joined together to advocate a progressive, conservative, pro-business agenda.
We Must Repower America
Editor, Times-Union:It's no secret that America is facing economic, environmental and national security challenges. To fix these problems we must create new jobs, stable energy prices, and freedom from dirty fossil fuels and global warming pollution. We must face these great challenges with greater solutions.
Boy Scout Troop 715 Visits White House
Last Thursday, members of Warsaw Boy Scout Troop 715 traveled to the Washington, D.C., area.
Warsaw Boys Soccer Shuts Out Argos For First Win Of 2021
After dropping its opening game of the season to Carroll, the Warsaw boys varsity soccer team secured its first win of the season, 4-0 over visiting Argos Tuesday in a non-conference match.
