Fired Branch Manager Alleges Politics
In a state-run department that attempted to remove politics from the process 10 years ago, accusations of politics have surfaced with the exit of Warsaw License Branch manager Barb Eastlund. Eastlund, who served as manager for 13 years, was fired last week in what a spokesman for the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles said resulted from concerns about security. But Eastlund said she was pushed out and saw it coming for two years. BMV spokesman Alvin Hayes declined to comment further on the firing because it is a personnel matter."There were issues about security that we were concerned about," he said. Betsy Meggison was appointed to replace Eastlund.Two deputies in the office were re-assigned to other branch offices, Eastlund said. Meggison would not comment and directed all questions to state officials. "I feel it was an inside job.It's political," Eastlund said.
Warsaw School Board Discusses Annual Report
Warsaw Community Schools' annual report, published Monday in the Times-Union, was explained in detail Monday night to the school board. The annual report compares WCS facts and figures to the state average.For example, the graduation rate of 88 percent is the same as the state average.WCS' three-year average per-pupil expenditure f $6,600 is above the state average of $6,500, and the average teacher salary of $38,500 is below the state average of $39,800. The published annual report also details attendance rates and ISTEP scores for each school in the corporation. One of the outstanding figures in the report was the number of students to whom English is a second language. In the 1996-97 school year, said Superintendent Dr.Lee Harman, 92 students were listed as having limited English proficiency.This year the number is 210, he said.
Pierceton Passes Ordinance Regarding Use Of Firearms
PIERCETON - When reports of BB guns fired within town limits were reported to police officers, Town Marshal George Alexander could not find a law to prevent such activity. He's got one now. During Monday night's town council meeting Alexander presented an ordinance regarding the discharge of firearms, weapons and airguns within the corporate limits of town.The ordinance was approved, after suspension of hearing rules, by council members Jerry Kreger, Terry Hill and Ron Hall. Alexander said his search through town codes shows no laws regarding firearms. The provisions of the ordinance, which prohibits the discharge of firearms, weapons and airguns, do not apply to any police officer in the line of duty or to any person exercising their lawful right to defend their person and property. Bow and arrow practice with a regulation target and fishing with a bow and arrow are allowed.
Dupuy - Tea Party Would be Crucified, Not Coddled, if They Were Liberals
Just imagine there was a giant swarm of super-super liberal freshmen in Congress.
Times-Union Court News 11-21-2003
Superior Court I Judgments The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G.Huffer presiding: Complaints • Wells Fargo Home Mortgage v.Ronald E.Milford.Plaintiff awarded $75,291.62 and mortgage foreclosed by default. • Helvey and Associates v.Christopher and Melody Hale.Plaintiff awarded $7,755.45 by default. • Capital One Bank v.Roy Martin.Plaintiff awarded $1,074.66 by default. • American Acceptance Co.v.David E.Caudill.Plaintiff awarded $2,419.83 by default. Martin Financial Management Inc.v.Thelma Darlene Snyder, et al.Plaintiff awarded $2,924.07 by default. • Martin Financial Management Inc.v.Isom and Connie Sue Slone.Plaintiff awarded $6,057.32 by default. • Sherman Acquisition v.Jose Luis Garza.Plaintiff awarded $2,215.83 by default.
Wawasee School Board Approves 2025 Budget, Bus Replacement Plan
SYRACUSE – The Wawasee School Board of Trustees had a financially-heavy agenda at its regular October board meeting, held Tuesday.
Letters to the Editor 05-16-2000
- Guns And Freedom - Reneker Museum - Stamp Out Hunger - Awkward Moment - Warsaw Seniors - China Trade - Anti-Gunners - Philharmonic - Silver Lake Speeding Guns And Freedom Editor, Times-Union: "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." This is about FREEDOM.Without an armed citizenry, we have no guarantee of FREEDOM.
World/Nation Briefs 6.20.2012
Developing countries on the rise at G-20 summit in Mexico, come to Europe’s rescueLOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — The scene at the just-concluded Group of 20 summit held in this seaside resort would have been unthinkable a decade ago: Hundreds of dignitaries gathered in opulent Mexican hotels and convention halls to hammer out an economic bailout for Europe. Meanwhile, the leaders of Brazil and China kicked in tens of billions of dollars to the International Monetary Fund to rescue downtrodden Spain and Greece.
Wawasee Boys Beat Whitko
SOUTH WHITLEY - Wawasee's varsity boys basketball team traveled to South Whitley to take on a much-improved Whitko Wildcat team Saturday night. And despite a 16-point deficit in the first half, Whitko gave the Warrioirs a run for their money.
Triton Suspends Basketball Coach
BOURBON - The Triton School Board Monday unanimously voted to suspend Triton High School boys varsity basketball coach Mike McBride from his position for the remainder of this season. The decision was met by applause from a crowd of parents and basketball players gathered at Monday's standing-room-only meeting to call for McBride's removal, claiming he verbally abused and humiliated students on the basketball team during practices and at games.
Cemetery Addresses Problem With Oversized Monument
Rules and regulations were enforced at the Warsaw Cemetery Board meeting Thursday. "I appreciate you letting me attend tonight," Charles Smith, Muncie, a Wearly Monuments representative said."A chain of events happened that shouldn't have happened." A sales representative from Wearly Monuments failed to comply with monument size restrictions set by the Cemetery Board. Even though the monument was oversized, "he preceded to sell the monument," Smith said. "I'm here tonight to apologize for what has taken place," he said."This should have been addressed before the monument was put in because it's truly oversized." "This is one thing we're going to have to correct," Warsaw Cemetery Board President Warren Tatter said.
Whitko Wildcats Win Again
SOUTH WHITLEY - The Whitko Wildcats remained undefeated Friday night with a 16-13 come from behind victory over the Leo Lions.
Legislation Could Have Effects On County Fair
Pending legislation could affect the cost and how county fairs and festivals around the state are put on.
Parker: Alternative to Democrats' Moral Bankruptcy
Maybe Democrats have some slick salesmen, like Bill Clinton and our current president, who can sell you swampland and have you convinced that you’ve bought choice beachfront property.
Bliss Speaks At NCCAA Banquet
When you run an internet search on Dave Bliss, the word “scandal” appears in most of the links. Bliss knows this, and he spoke frankly about those issues at the NCCAA Basketball Championships Banquet held at Warsaw Community Church Tuesday night.
Grace Women’s Soccer Headed To NCCAA Semifinals
Grace’s women’s soccer team clinched its spot at the NCCAA national semifinals with a 2-0 win over Judson on Wednesday.
