Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway To Buy CTB
MILFORD - Agricultural supplier CTB International Corp.signed a $180 million merger agreement with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. CTB shareholders will receive $12.75 per share in cash under the deal, the farm equipment maker said in a statement issued today. The transaction includes about $40 million of assumed debt, according to CTB. The merger agreement is subject to approval of a majority of CTB's shareholders and to regulatory approvals.The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year. CTB will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway once the transaction is completed.
Engel Entertains At KLS Fundraiser Banquet
LEESBURG - Dr.Elliot Engel again delighted the audience at Kosciusko Literacy Services' annual fundraiser Thursday at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club with a humorous look at the origins of the English language. Cindy Cates, new KLS executive director, opened the event by thanking the fundraising committee, Sylvia Aguirre, Rebecca Kubacki and Cathy Teghtmeyer.She also recognized event sponsors R.R.Donnelley and Mr.and Mrs.Howard Levin, program sponsors and reading sponsors, and provided an update on KLS activities.Lin Hutton, KLS board member, gave the invocation. Aguirre, president of the board of directors, presented a gift to Brenda Rigdon, former KLS executive director, in recognition of her service to the organization.
Loss Of Contract Big Blow To Cardinal Center
Cardinal Center Inc.may have struck an iceberg. The tip of the iceberg is Dana Corp., Spicer Axle Division, in Fort Wayne. CCI was ranked 11th out of 66 Dana suppliers, based on an eight-factor quality ranking system. Despite that, Dana dropped the company after 10 years of service. The $4.5 million loss could very well sink the company. CCI is unable to maintain its overhead, said Jane Greene, CEO of Cardinal Center, who said CCI is losing money and cannot even cover its expenses. The full extent of the damage is uncertain but, according to Greene, the company was forced to lay off 10 adults with disabilities and five hourly employees.All 15 employees were associated with the Dana contract.
Puppy Mills
Editor, Times-Union:Indiana finally has a puppy mill bill before the legislation.
Pork Stimulus
Editor, Times-Union:In case you haven't noticed, our country is in a state of crisis.
Tippecanoe Valley High School To Re-Establish Student Newspaper
MENTONE – Tippecanoe Valley High School will soon have a school newspaper again – online.
God, Hitler, Obama, Reagan and Taxes
Editor, Times-Union: Someone asked me why I consider taxes as “legal theft.” Listen, if you have ears. The universe is ultimately moral. Truth matters. Decisions have consequences. Private property is one of our God-given rights like life and liberty.
Jay F. Bates
BOURBON – Jay F. Bates, 83, Bourbon, passed away Sept. 27, 2016, at home with his family by his side. He was born April 27, 1933, in Plymouth, the son of Harry W. and Olive H. Ecker Bates. He married Sue Ann Haenes of Bremen, eloping on Valentine’s Day 1969 to Watseka, Ill.
Kosciusko YMCA Lists Spring Classes And Events
Spring classes at Kosciusko Community YMCA will run from April 11 through May 29.
Lady Tigers Draw Defending Sectional Champs
To win the Class 4A sectional at Goshen High School, Warsaw coach Michelle Harter says she knew her Lady Tigers would have to go through defending champion Northridge.
Seminar Tries to Clear Air on Smoking Law
Starting July 1, a new state law concerning smoking will affect many businesses around Indiana.
Religious Differences
Editor, Times-Union:Mr. Smith, thank you for your response. It was very articulate and I am glad you took the time to write it. Just to make it clear, your letter tells me nothing new as I have studied our enemies for many years. Hell, I’ve even broke bread with them.
Remember When 4.7.2014
10 yearsOn March 2 four students from Eisenhower Elementary and Edgewood Middle Schools served as pages for Sen. Kent Adams:
Warsaw Schools Addresses Drain Issue
During recent heavy rains, Warsaw Community Schools discovered an underground drain had rotted and was in need of repair at Edgewood Middle School.
Wawasee Offers Spring 2011 Adult Education Classes
SYRACUSE - Registrations are being accepted now through Feb. 4 for spring 2011 adult education classes at Wawasee High School.
Local Sports
Editor, Times-Union:Well, it must be basketball season. How can I tell?
