Bell Library Moves Into New Facility

MENTONE - Light flows into the spacious confines of Mentone's Bell Memorial Public Library. "It's just like, wow," board of trustees president Cal Jackson said of the move from cramped quarters in the 2,670-square-foot block building at 306 Broadway to the former Frank Manufacturing building on the corner of Main Street and Broadway. Now patrons and staff have 8,131 square feet, including a second floor, in which to browse and work. Entering a building decorated in inviting natural colors, visitors are greeted by an open atrium with natural light from a row of second-story windows. Librarian Lorna Klein has plans for that space. "I'd love to see a scale model of a Bell helicopter there," she said. The old library was built with a $20,000 grant to the town from the estate of Lawrence D.Bell, Mentone native and famous aviator.Bell requested the money be used for a suitable memorial to his parents, Isaac and Harriet Sarber Bell.

Commissioners Introduced To Sheriff's Interns

Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine introduced four interns at the Kosciusko County Commissioner's meeting Tuesday. They are: Kory Fields, a sophomore at Indiana University; Dan Meza, a Warsaw Community High School graduate and now a full-time jailer; Ashley Wyatt, a University of Indianapolis junior who has worked summers for the department the last three years; and Travis Nichols, a senior at Ball State University who will graduate when his internship is complete July 23. Ed Rock said the new security identification cards are about 98 percent complete.He advised the commissioners that a national domestic bioterriorism conference, usually held in Alabama, will be in Kosciusko County in August. Commissioner Ron Truex said he attended part of a recent District II, seven-county exercise and was impressed with the organizing and planning efforts of emergency service agencies.

'Y' Near Goal In Fund Drive

They're in the final stretch, and with a little luck, their goal will be reached before construction begins next month. The Kosciusko Community YMCA's capital campaign to finance a youth gymnasium, a fitness center and a warm water training pool is only $125,000 short, said Don Enterline, YMCA director. The total amount the facility's board needs to raise is $200,000, but $75,000 has been pledged by the Dekko Foundation, Enterline said.However, the $75,000 is a challenge grant, meaning the community must come up with $125,000 before Dekko will contribute the $75,000. The total cost of the project is more than $1.5 million, with all but $200,000 already raised, Enterline said.Construction is slated to begin May 1, and the goal is to open the new facilities by May 1998. The YMCA's expansion plans are the result of a rapidly growing membership.In 1990, the Y had 2,100 members; by 1996 the membership had more than doubled to 4,300.

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K21 Foundation Recognizes Local Health Initiative By WCHS Seniors

On June 5, the K21 Foundation announced it is providing one-time special scholarships to Warsaw Community High School graduating seniors Megan Davis and Kylie Dishman for their efforts in researching, developing and implementing the "Tri-BEST Fitness Fun" after-school program at Leesburg Elementary School.

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Winona Planners Approve Commercial, Industrial Building Permit Fees

WINONA LAKE - Fees for permits to construct new commercial and industrial buildings in Winona Lake will be recommended to the town council.

Drill Tests Preparedness Of Emergency Agencies

"There are a whole bunch of them lying on the field. People are screaming. I think they've been struck by lightning. Please help!"

Syracuse Council Meets New Attorney

SYRACUSE – Syracuse council named a new town attorney during the last meeting of 2012.

K21 Gives $2 Million Grant For New Warsaw YMCA

Kosciusko Community YMCA is one step closer to building a new facility in Warsaw thanks to a $2 million lead grant from K21 Health Foundation.

CAFO Proponents in Denial

Editor, Times-Union: We have been in the state of trying to educate people about CAFOs since March. Letters to the editor were full of well-researched facts by independent organizations. These were not biased. Some were funded by charitable organizations. Scientists did the research and all came to the conclusion that we had a real problem with the CAFOs, the meat they produced and the manure they created. It was shown that the air around these facilities was hazardous to breath.

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Redevelopment Commission Approves 2016 Financial Report

Along with claims and the 2016 financial report the City of Warsaw Redevelopment Commission Monday approved a resolution supporting the city’s application to be a Stellar Community.

Parkview Previews Services With Open House

Parkview Warsaw opened its doors to over 1,000 people for a preview of its services Friday and Saturday.

Commissioners Table Bridge Agreement Over Costs

Kosciusko County Commissioners tabled a supplemental agreement for bridge work this morning after hearing that environmental requirements are adding almost $75,000 to the cost.

National Library Week Events At WCPL

The Warsaw Community Public Library has planned events for both children and adults all week long.

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Final Redistricting Plan To Be Presented

During a public meeting Monday night, the Warsaw School Board will be presented with the final proposal for redistricting of the elementary schools and middle schools.

Whitko Approves Appropriations, Hears Prelim ISTEP Scores

PIERCETON – Whitko Superintendent Steve Clason said 2010 was the worst year in his career. “What a difference a day makes,” said Clason.