Planned Parenthood

Editor, Times-Union: With the recent Susan G. Komen Foundation/Planned Parenthood funding issue we have been, once again, hearing from the media about all the great services that Planned Parenthood supposedly offers to help women. Unfortunately, as usual, the media doesn’t report the negative.

Downtown Days Heats Up

Despite the heat, many residents and visitors attended Saturday evening's concert at Central Park. Wayne Watson, above, entertained the crowd with his contemporary Christian songs. Many of the concertgoers also checked out the sights around the courthouse, including the annual car show. At right, 4-year-old Breanne Walls of North Webster finds just the right spot to stand during Saturday's Downtown Days activities. Breanne was enjoying the cold, but refreshing, overspray from the firemen's waterball competition. The weather begins to cool just a little this week, with highs in the upper 80s expected until Friday, when 90-degree temperatures creep back into the forecast. If anyone missed the weekend's festivities, there's no need to worry - more festival fun is planned in Kosciusko County, at Pierceton Days set for Aug. 6 and 7, with activities centered around Brower Park. Photos by Gary Nieter, Times-Union

Cavender Gets 4 Years

Michael Alan Cavender was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to make restitution to the victim of his crime. Cavender, 33, of Syracuse, was convicted during a jury trial in January of conspiracy to commit robbery in connection with a Jan.28, 1999, incident in which a North Webster American Legion employee was robbed of the club's deposit.Russell Griffin suffered abrasions to his head when he was struck from behind and robbed of the money he was planning to take to the bank. Cavender and Ray James Skelton, 33, and David Walter Hawthorne, 25, both of Syracuse, were charged with robbery after the attack on Griffin.Skelton and Hawthorne were apprehended the same night and Cavender was arrested on a warrant a few days later.Witnesses to the crime told police that one of the men had a gun in his back pocket, but no weapon was recovered.

Maple Leaf Road Project Hits Snag Over Funding

Maple Leaf Farms ran into a delay at the Kosciusko County Council Thursday night. Maple Leaf's plan to improve CR 900N caught the council a little off-guard.The council was unaware of the $100,000 they would be required to put into the project. While the money will be paid back in as many as 15 years, possibly sooner, the council was wary about where the money would come from. The proposal was for the money to be taken from the general fund, which is primarily taxpayer money.The council thought the funds would be better suited to come from the Kosciusko County Highway Department. The largest delay arose because of lack of county commissioner support.While there was supposed to have been a county commissioner at the council meeting, none showed up. The council did not want to set a precedent by allowing the money to come from the general fund and appear to be a non-interest loan.

Income survey to be conducted

NORTH WEBSTER - A confidential income survey will be mailed Monday to all residents of North Webster and Tippecanoe Township. The information is necessary for the town, as an administrative body, to apply for certain state funds.More grant opportunities are available if at least 51 percent of the residents are considered to be of low-to-moderate income levels. A letter of explanation along with a postcard will be mailed to all residents in a yellow envelope marked "school plan." Citizens are urged to send the cards back as soon as possible. Families are considered to be of low-to-moderate income if they meet the following guidelines: one person - less than $33,550; two people - less than $38,350; three people - less than $43,150; and four people - less than $47,900. The surveys will be sent directly to Thomas Guthrie, PhD., of Indiana University at Fort Wayne, for processing and review.He will submit a report to R.P.Murphy and Associates, Larwill.

Redevelopment Adopts Resolution for Mentone TIF

Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission Thursday adopted a confirmatory resolution for a tax increment finance district around a co-op near Mentone.

Warsaw Customers Quiz Comcast Reps

Comcast Cable representatives were grilled by attorney Phil Harris, Warsaw city councilman Bill Rhoades and Don Brown about the company's decision to remove Fort Wayne television channels from the local selections at Monday's council meeting. Local Comcast manager Lori Marsh and Deb Piscola, manager of corporate affairs, began their presentation advising the council that Comcast's changes in January includes digital and high-definition television. Customers have access to more than 300 channels now and Warsaw will be a national test site for "on-demand" movie subscriptions, too. Under contract, the city receives a 3 percent franchise fee of the company's gross revenue.In 2004, basic subscriber revenue was more than $1.5 million.The city's cut was $45,265. In spite of the amendments, customers have registered complaints about Comcast's switch to South Bend for network broadcasting, except for WPTA-21, which airs out of Fort Wayne.

Grace College President Katip Retires Early, Interim President Named

Doris Marian Mitchell

Doris Marian Mitchell, 96, Warsaw, passed away at 9:44 a.m. Sept. 15, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.  She was born Oct. 28, 1919, in Baltimore, Md., to Adelia Schad and William Short. On March 27, 1942, she was married to Donald Cameron Mitchell, who passed away Oct. 3, 1993.

Paul M. “Mike” Berger

Paul M. “Mike” Berger, 69, Warsaw, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Jan. 20, 2017, in his residence. On Nov. 12, 1947, he was born in Warsaw to Paul and Mary Adelaine Sponseller Berger. He was united in marriage to Linda Burnett on Dec. 21, 1979, in Warsaw. She survives.

J. Dale Wine

'Dream Council' Comes Up With Commitments

Forty-one seventh- and eighth-grade students from Edgewood and Lakeview middle schools met at the Warsaw School Corp. central office Jan. 30.

Chamber Cuts Ribbon For Heartwood Planning Group

Heartwood Planning Group exists for “helping clients navigate life.” That’s according to one of its partners and Private Wealth advisor Kyle Wurtzel.

Winona Lake Plan Commission Gives Approval To Drain Location

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Plan Commission heard a request to allow a pipe under a proposed building extension.

Nappanee Part Of Rail Expansion Plan

NAPPANEE - Mayor Larry Thompson, bolstered by the success of a recent meeting with CSX Transportation officials, shared some promising developments with the Common Council on Monday. Regional vice president Stephen Watson confirmed for the mayor that the city will be included in a major construction project on the rail line spanning between Greenwich, Ohio, and Chicago. "Over time, this project will be of gret benefit to your community, particularly in the area of economic development, as we increase opportunities to site new industrial facilities on our lines.For your area, this could mean new jobs and an enhanced tax base," Watson affirmed via a letter to Thompson dated May 19. The official announcement was generated through the CSX regional headquarters in Indianapolis, and was backed by the duo of CSX Corp.chairman and CEO John Snow and Gov.Frank O'Bannon.

Remember When 2.2.2009

10 Years Ago February 2 1999 Mike and Marlene Bumbaugh were the winners of $10,000 presented by Warsaw Super-Wash owners Diane and Jim Gast. The Bumbaughs selected the $10,000 instead of a 1999 Ford Ranger. The holiday giveaway was a nationwide promotion sponsored by Super Wash, which had 298 franchises participating in the contest. 25 Years Ago February 2 1984 POTPOURRI - A few months back, we reported here the exploits of Bernie White, a Warsaw High grad, who had appeared on "Days Of Our Lives." Now we understand his sister, Ivy White, has her first break. She will appear in the Feb. 8 episode of "General Hospital" in a small part. Ivy is a 1966 graduate of Warsaw High School and now lives in the Los Angeles area. 50 Years Ago February 2 1959 Newly elected Kosciusko County Republican Chairman Giles Hoffer received congratulations from his predecessor, Earl Himes. Hoffer, Warsaw school teacher, was elected recently to succeed Himes, who resigned last week to become postmaster in his home town of North Webster. 75 Years Ago February 2 1934 Recently, Charles McKibben was pleasantly surprised when he came back to the Leesburg School following the noon hour and found his classmates had planned a little party for him. In the front of the classroom was a large cake, lighted with 15 candles, and two large platefuls of candy. Those who planned the affair were Connie Blaine, Donna Jean Weldy, Willodean Brookins, Naomi Trine and Pearl Cummings.

Oil Changes Everything

I guess I am going to have to rethink my retirement plans.

Hoffert Talks Warsaw Schools’ Plans For Graduation And Beyond

Hear The Art Murmur At Mad Anthony's

Anyone who missed checking out some area non-traditional artists at the first Art Murmur in Winona Lake in April will get a second chance.

Amy Roe Is County’s Community Coordinator