The Leader of Starke Co.
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Bond re-financing to boost Knox sewer rates |
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Friday, 20 November 2009 |
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By ROBIN VARGO Leader Correspondent
KNOX — John Julien from H. J. Umbaugh and Associates, Plymouth, appeared before the City Council last week to request a bond ordinance. The request was made to re-work the bond because of the impact the Wastewater Treatment Facility project will have on sewer rates. Julien also requested that the council pass the bond issue right away by suspending the rules and holding the first, second and third readings in order to get the re-funding underway.
Julien presented a detailed list of the sewer plant’s expenses including the repayment of a bond issued in 1991. There hasn’t been any new debt, but the city is slowly paying off the debt from that bond. The city still owes $1.6 million on that bond.
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Bluegrass gathering feeds the hungry |
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Friday, 20 November 2009 |
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KNOX — Cliff Stephens, of North Judson, approached Mayor Rick Chambers about hosting a Bluegrass Jam. Chambers agreed with one stipulation: Stephens had to incorporate a food drive into the event.
“Cliff is a big fan of Blue Grass jams that are put on in the area. A group of musicians and their friends get together to play music, share good food and enjoy a good time. The groups just need a place to play. The Mayor’s Office agreed to help sponsor the event, with the stipulation that a food drive be incorporated into it,” Chambers said.
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Schricker award nominees sought |
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Friday, 20 November 2009 |
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KNOX — The Starke County Chamber of Commerce has announced the selection process and schedule for determining this year’s recipient of the prestigious Henry F. Schricker Community Service Award.
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