Potpourri: Baby Box Interest Expands To Turkey Creek Fire Territory
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Dan Spalding-dspalding@timesuniononline.com
Last week, we told you about the desire to establish a Safe Haven Baby Box, possibly at a fire station in Warsaw, and a related fundraiser seeking $5,000 to support the endeavor.
The fundraiser organized by Kristi Ormsby hit its mark in less than a week, but organizers are leery of announcing anything formal until a location is nailed down.
Sixty two folks pitched in on the fundraiser, and Ormsby, expressed appreciation.
“I am grateful for the outpouring of public support. It was refreshing to see the community be able to find common ground and come together to value the lives of both the child and mother,” Ormsby said.
Meanwhile, Turkey Creek Fire Territory in Syracuse is expected to discuss its own interest in establishing a baby box. The territory board will meet at 6:45 p.m. Monday at Syracuse Town Hall, according to Fire Chief Mickey Scott.
“We’d rather be pro-active than reactive,” Scott said.
Two debates Monday – If you enjoy political debates, there’s a doubleheader on Monday.
The 2nd District Congressional debate (Republican Jackie Walorski and Democrat Mel Hall)?will air on WSBT from 7 to 8 p.m.
The U.S. Senate debate (Republican Mike Braun, Libertarian Lucy Breton and Democrat Joe Donnelly) will air on numerous stations and will be available on the Indiana Debate Commission website from 7 to 8 p.m.
The IUSB Political Club will host a watch party at the South Bend campus. They plan to watch the Senate debate first and then delve into the Congressional debate.
Kolbe Presentation – Attorney and former county prosecutor David Kolbe will moderate a discussion on the topic of racism in America at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Warsaw Community Public Library. The presentation will include different perspectives on the issue. The public is welcome.
Voter Deadline – Voter registration ends Tuesday. Voters can visit www.indianavoters.com to register online, or visit the Kosciusko County clerk's office or their local BMV to register. The deadline is not only for new voters, but for those who may have had an address change since they voted last.
Voters also may use the indianavoters.com to verify their registration, find their polling location, confirm absentee ballot status or view who will be on their ballot.
Thallemer Elected – Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer has been elected second vice president for Accelerate Indiana Communities (AIM), formerly known as Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT).
Thallemer, in his second term as mayor, joined other city officials for an “ideas” conference last week in French Lick where the new officers were chosen.
