Continuously serving Kosciusko County since 1854
A lobbying effort aimed at halting legislation that would open the door for bigger trucks on U.S. highways did not get very far when Warsaw City Council reviewed the matter Monday.
The campaign included background information, sample letters that could be written to members of Congress and a resolution opposing bigger trucks that the council could have adopted.
Mayor Joe Thallemer and others voiced some concern about the notion of bigger trucks on the area’s clogged traffic arteries, saying bigger trucks would only add to the “angst.”
Thallemer presented the idea and sought council input on backing the group.
Councilman Ron Shoemaker said he looked into the issue and could not find any active signs of legislative action and said he thought city council action would be “premature.”
On top of that, councilwoman Diane Quance noted that the sample letters had numerous grammar errors.
Mistakes in one letter provided to the city were found in the opening sentence.
“I would be embarrassed to send this out,” Quance said.
Council took no action on the matter.
2nd District Debate – Just a few days after Democrat Mel Hall said he was unsure of progress on negotiations with Jackie Walorski’s congressional campaign, it was announced they have agreed to two televised debates. Dates have not been announced.
It’s the first time that Walorski has agreed to debate Democratic opponents on live television.
Last week, 3rd District opponents Rep. Jim Banks and Demo challenger Courtney Tritch agreed to a debate on Nov. 2 in Fort Wayne that will also be televised.
Thanks, Al! – Al Disbro, who has been documenting moments in the community for decades with his camera, was honored by U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski during Monday’s Right To Life banquet in Winona Lake.
The Kosciusko County Republican party posted a photo of Disbro receiving the flag, which was previously flown over the U.S. Capitol. “We are so grateful for all that you do for our community,” the Republican message said.
Bright Idea – The LED lighting trend is sweeping the nation, including Warsaw. The switch from traditional sodium lights to LED promises to provide a significant cost savings in electric bills, not to mention a whiter, brighter light.
Among the entities looking at converting are Warsaw Community Public Library, the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds (outdoor and indoor) and the restrooms in Warsaw city parks.
Quick payment – The Pete Thorn building quickly recovered from a storm on Aug. 20 that damaged the roof. Park Superintendent Larry Plummer reported this week that the roof has already been replaced and that the city received checks totaling about $51,000 to cover the costs. The city paid a $5,000 deductible on the claim.
