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- Weapons Ban - Gun Issues - Truth About War - Cultural Problems Weapons Ban Editor, Times-Union: Senator John Kerry recently criticized President Bush for letting the ban on assault weapons expire.Perhaps the junior senator from Massachusetts needs to check his job description, found in the U.S.Constitution. As a member of the legislative branch, it is his job to introduce, debate and pass new laws.As a member of the executive branch, it is President Bush's job to sign or veto bills presented to him by the legislative branch. Since a bill extending the assault weapons ban never reached the Oval Office, President Bush did not have the opportunity to "let" the ban expire.
- | July 28, 2016

City Informs Shady Crest Residents Of New Sewers

It's taken them 10 years, but the wait for the residents of Shady Crest is nearly over. If all goes as planned, they were told Wednesday night, the homes on Warsaw's south side will have sanitary sewer service by next summer or early fall. According to Mayor Ernie Wiggins, the city is using the $1.5 million in bonding authority for the extension of Logan Street south to Rozella Road.The extension of the sewer line is also included in the project "We have authorization for $1.5 million in bonds, and we're hoping that with the base bid for the road extension we'll have enough left to extend the sanitary sewers also," he said. The city is advertising for bids on the project this week and expects to open those bids on Jan.7, 2000.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Cahill Resigns

PIERCETON - Terry Cahill resigned his position as an officer of the Pierceton Police Department Tuesday. In a joint statement and press release approved by Cahill, the town and the PPD indicate all parties reached a mutually satisfactory resolution to disputes. Cahill tendered his resignation and plans to continue with his law enforcement career in another setting. Cahill did not attend a public hearing set for 12:30 p.m.Tuesday.The hearing did not officially begin until 1:45 p.m. The board approved a settlement and agreement and dismissed disciplinary proceedings. The joint statement was released and, with no other business, the board adjourned. Cahill was suspended without pay Aug.24.He was entitled to remain on the town's health insurance. The circumstances surrounding Cahill's suspension were never discussed by town or police officials. Council members Jerry Kreger, Robert Tenney and Mandy Espinosa agreed to have no further comment on the issue.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Kloser Named Academic All-State

Warsaw's Matt Kloser was recently named to the Academic All-State baseball team by the Indiana Coaches Association.Kloser played catcher for the Tigers, who won 20 games in a season for the first time in a decade. Kloser was Warsaw Community High School's salutatorian for the 1997-1998 school year.He graduated with a GPA of 13.757.He will attend the University of Notre Dame, where he plans to study sports medicine and orthopedic surgery. The son of Jerome and Carol Kloser, he has been the WCHS student body president and a member of the National Honor Society, student council, Distributive Education Clubs of America, Future Business Leaders of America and Spanish Club, and is active in his church. Kloser was also the single recipient in Kosciusko County of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.He won a scholarship that provides full tuition, fees and a special allocation of up to $700 per year for required books and equipment for four years.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Milford Approves Removal Of Trees At Waubee Park

MILFORD - Four cottonwood trees at Waubee Lake Park will be cut down next year. Monday, the park advisory board asked for and Milford Town Council approved $180 per tree to be encumbered for next year. Marion Acton, park advisory board, also said some fill work will be done in preparation for the new pavilion the Lions Club plans to build at the park.Money for the fill work also was approved to be encumbered. Utilities superintendent Dallas Winchester reported he received the combined sewer overflow draft permit.He turned it over to the engineering firm of Jones & Henry for professional review. Council president John Lehman thanked Winchester and the street department for their work in removing snow. The town council will meet at 11 a.m.Dec.29 in the town hall for an executive session to discuss personnel matters.A public meeting will be held at noon.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Triton Board Hears Report On Bus Garage

BOURBON - Triton School Corp.Superintendent Rex Roth reported to school board members Monday that construction of the new bus garage is moving along. "Some of the framing of that is up," Roth said."They're planning on pouring some concrete this Friday." In other business: • Board members approved a senior class trip to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, for either May 28, 29 or 30.Roth said the date could be decided later depending on what works best for the class. • The next school board meetings are scheduled for Dec.4 and 18 at 7 p.m.The board will meet in executive session Dec.18 following the regular board meeting. Triton School Board members include: president Dave Shively, vice president Steve Blackford, secretary Steve Feldman, Larry Lemler and Kevin Boyer.Superintendent is Rex Roth.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

County Changes 2008 Property Tax Statements

Kosciusko County Treasurer Kent Adams announced Monday that Kosciusko County will not be able to proceed with the mailing of a 2007-pay-2008 provisional tax bill with a first installment due date on May 12 as previously planned.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Pfleiderer Helps Fund JA

The Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust Foundation awarded a $4,800 grant to Junior Achievement serving Kosciusko County to fund the Lincoln Finance Park experience.The Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust Foundation awarded a $4,800 grant to Junior Achievement serving Kosciusko County to fund the Lincoln Finance Park experience. An estimated 430 Lakeview Middle School and Milford Junior/Senior High students will build personal finance skills through the program this year. In partnership with educators, parents, business and the community, the Lincoln Finance Park program is scheduled for these students. It provides hands-on learning in a life-like facility and teaches them the uses of and realities of money relative to personal lifestyle choices and lifelong planning. John Elliott, trust officer at 1st Source Bank, visited and spoke with the Lakeview Middle School students in the classroom while they were learning about balancing their budgets and making discretionary spending choices, where he recognized the value of the experience in helping students prepare for their lives after graduation. Pictured in the classroom (L to R) are Clay Anderson, Sarah Bell, teacher Anita Wagoner, Elliott, Fabian Rodriguez and Ana Melendrez.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Sax Quartet Sees Statewide Acclaim

WINONA LAKE - The Grace Saxophone Quartet was formed in the fall of 1998 at Grace College, Winona Lake.Recognized for its excellence, the group has played for a number of colleges and universities in northeast Indiana as well as during high school and community arts organization programs. The quartet performed at the Indiana Music Educators Association Conference in 2000 with a performance planned at the conference Friday in Indianapolis. The group will play at the MENC North Central Division Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, Jan.25.The quartet has earned a reputation for playing the best in French and American saxophone repertoire as well as ragtime, jazz, classical transcriptions and popular music.The quartet is in the process of recording a second CD.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

IURC Dismisses Toll-Free Request From Atwood

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has dismissed a request for Extended Area Service between Warsaw and Atwood. The commission's ruling was based on a majority of Warsaw telephone customers voting against the plan. If approved, the Warsaw-Atwood EAS would have allowed customers in each exchange to call and receive calls without assessing long-distance toll charges.A monthly surcharge would have been added to the customers' bill for a five-year period. According to the commission's findings, 624 votes were cast from Atwood: 238 voting in favor of the EAS, even if Warsaw customers didn't share in the cost; 157 voting for the EAS, but only if Warsaw shared in the cost; and 229 voted against extending the service area. In Warsaw, 4,370 customers cast valid votes: 2,076 voting in favor of the EAS and agreeing to pay for the service; 2,294 voted against the extension of service.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Hires Firm To Study Downtown Rehab

Warsaw is the third city to sign up with HyettPalma Inc.'s Downtown Program, Mayor Ernie Wiggins said during Tuesday's council meeting. The company is a national firm specializing in the economic renaissance of downtowns and older business districts. Operated by consultants Doyle Hyett and Dolores Palma, based in Virginia, the firm will study the community and recommend a five-year market-driven course of action for the private and public sectors. The company is sponsored by the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns.It is the association's stance that communities cannot continue to "drift aimlessly" without a plan and expect to compete for a portion of the more than $3 trillion in annual retail businesses. The fee for the Downtown Action Agenda is $30,150. A preliminary meeting is set in Warren Aug.13.Council member Trish Brown will attend this meeting along with Wiggins to meet with Palma.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Manchester Teen Arrested For Rape

A North Manchester man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for rape, burglary to a residence and theft from a business. Joshua W.Powers, 18, of 12466 S.CR 600E, North Manchester, was arrested after the investigation of the rape of a 15-year-old girl was reported last week. The crimes reportedly took place in Kosciusko County. Powers originally said he did not know the girl was 15 but after further investigation, Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department officials determined that he had prior knowledge of the girl's age and planned the act. During the investigation, officers determined that Powers also was responsible for a break-in and theft at Slater's Fruit Market in Sidney.The incidents are not believed to be related. The sheriff's department is investigating the incidents.Information has been forwarded to the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, and charges are expected. Powers is being held on $10,000 bond.
JEN GIBSON, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Zimmer Holdings To List Stock On NYSE

Zimmer Holdings Inc.announced Monday that it has received the necessary clearances from the New York Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange. It is anticipated that the spin-off will be effective Aug.6 to record holders of Bristol-Myers Squibb common stock as of July 27. "We are very excited about the opportunity to operate Zimmer as an independent public company and to continue to strengthen Zimmer's position as a global leader in orthopedics.Zimmer's recent financial performance has been excellent, and we plan to continue to achieve strong sales growth in our current product categories and to pursue opportunities to leverage our brand and sales force in high-growth adjacent orthopedic product categories," said Ray Elliott, president and CEO of Zimmer Holdings Inc.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Lakeland Daycare Board Issues Statement

SYRACUSE - Lakeland Community Services Daycare issued a press release Tuesday regarding its closing last Friday. According to that information, the day care's board of directors met Monday to discuss the future of the center. "The board wishes the community to know we have discovered obligations in excess of $50,000.This includes payroll taxes, utilities, insurance and other operational expenses.The board accepts the responsibility for failing to monitor acceptable business practices in the operation of the center.To reopen the center, it is essential to have financial support from the community, both corporate and individual," the release says. The board states they do plan to renovate the center and restructure the program so day care can once again be offered. Anyone wishing to make contributions can mail them to Lakeland Community Services Inc., P.O.Box 122, Syracuse, IN 46567. To be personally contacted, leave a message at 457-4983.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Names Top Two Seniors

Warsaw Community High School announces its valedictorian for the 2001 graduating class is Hillary Barlow and salutatorian is Kimberly Keyes. Barlow will graduate with a grade point average of 13.42 on a 12-point scale.She is the daughter of Bruce and Christi Barlow, Winona Lake.She plans to attend Indiana Wesleyan University, where she will major in nursing. In high school, her activities included student council: student body treasurer, faculty relations committee chair; National Honor Society; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; track and field; swim team; and cross country. The daughter of Jerry and Caren Keyes, Warsaw, Keyes will graduate with a GPA of 13.09 on a 12-point scale.She will major in English education at Grace College. During high school, she was a member of National Honor Society; drama club: school plays, musicals, director of one-act plays; Academic Superbowl; and the speech team.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Charges Likely In Road Rage Incident In Warsaw

Charges are expected against the driver of a sport utility vehicle who allegedly struck a motorist as the culmination of an incident of road rage. Brian C.Hodorek of Winona Lake told Warsaw police that he was struck in the face by the unidentified driver when both vehicles were stopped in the left turn lanes at U.S.30 and Center Street in Warsaw. Hodorek told police that the 5 p.m.incident started when the vehicles passed each other on U.S.30 near Quality Farm & Fleet and ended when they both stopped for a red light. The driver of the SUV reportedly got out of his vehicle, yelled at Hodorek while shaking a finger in his face, then struck him before returning to his vehicle and leaving the scene. A license plate number was obtained from the vehicle and police said the SUV is registered to a Columbia City business.The business will be contacted so the identity of the driver can be determined.Police plan to charge the man with battery.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Dana announces 70 May layoffs

SYRACUSE - Dana Automotive Systems Group plans to permanently lay off approximately 70 hourly employees and five salaried employees from the Syracuse facility. According to a letter from acting plant manager Kevin Harney to town manager Brian Redshaw, the layoffs will begin on or about May 1 and will be completed by June 1.The layoff is because of the loss of business due to a decision by a customer, Daimler-Chrysler, to manufacture products that currently are made in the Syracuse facility. All positions and jobs associated with the manufacture of carriers and gear cases for "WJ" models of Jeep vehicles will be affected. Meetings will be held with employees to discuss their benefits and other assistance Dana is prepared to offer.Under the bargaining agreement, employees represented by United Auto Workers Local 1405, 501 W.Railroad Ave., Syracuse, may be eligible to apply for a transfer and preferential hiring at other Dana locations represented by the UAW.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Sale Of Home To Fund Park Office Expansion

The sale of one city building will lead to the expansion of another. Plans to sell the Vandeveer home alongside Kelly Park in Warsaw were approved by the city Friday and open the door for expansion of the City Parks and Recreation Department office, said parks superintendent Jon Garber. The home was made available to the city after the owner, Fleda Vandeveer, died in 1991.The family made it available at the appraised value.In 1992, the city entered into a lease purchase agreement and one year later, bought it for $45,600. A $52,000 offer for the two-bedroom, two-story home by a Warsaw resident has been tentatively accepted by the city.The board of works approved the proposal Friday. Garber said the $52,000 should cover the expenses toward renovating the park office at Center Lake.Construction should begin this spring and will double the floor space of the building.
Dan Spalding, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

City Gets Grant For Renovation Of Apartments

A $200,000 grant from the Indiana Housing Finance Authority will help the city of Warsaw renovate a downtown apartment building. The grant will be used by the Warsaw Community Development Corp.to rehabilitate a six-unit apartment building at 221 S.High St., said Trish Brown, WCDC executive director. "This project will meet a critical need for affordable rental housing in the city of Warsaw," she said. Lake City Bank and First National Bank will provide additional funds in the form of a first mortgage for the project. WCDC plans to completely renovate the building, including replacing the roof, repairing and replacing major mechanical systems, repainting the exterior and redecorating the interior apartments. During the early 1900s the building was used as a downtown hotel and called the Comstock Inn.More recently, it has been a multifamily apartment building.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

NIPSCO, City Agree On Price For Facility

NIPSCO and the city of Warsaw have finally agreed upon a price for the old NIPSCO facility. Mayor Ernie Wiggins said Friday the city hopes to take ownership of the NIPSCO building at the intersection of Harrison and Fort Wayne streets by July 1 and will pay $517,500 for it. The building will be used for a new city hall. Also at the Warsaw Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, a contract was approved with Jones & Henry Engineers, Toledo, Ohio, to provide engineering services in connection with the first part of the design phase for a new sewage treatment plant. The engineers will identify the scope of the project, determine the initial capacity of the new plant, prepare an implementation plan and apply for an Indiana Department of Environmental Management discharge permit. The total cost for these services will not exceed $9,800.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016
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