YMCA of Kosciusko County Archives - News Now Warsaw https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/tag/ymca-of-kosciusko-county/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 15:48:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Downtown Warsaw YMCA with 24/7 access set to open Monday https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/downtown-warsaw-ymca-with-24-7-access-set-to-open-monday/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 15:48:17 +0000 https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/?p=94173 By Dan Spalding
News Now Warsaw

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will open its newest facility — featuring 24/7 access — on Monday morning.

Renovations have transformed the old Madison Elementary gym into a neighborhood Y, marking the 17th in the state to offer continuous opportunities to use the facility, according to Benjamin Keffer, director of marketing and fund development for Kosciusko Community YMCA.

The building will be staffed weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and will be accessible to YMCA members with a designated 24/7 pass any time of day.

Keffer said the building is designed with a bevy of safeguards, including security cameras everywhere except in the bathrooms and showers.

Only YMCA members with 24/7 access will be allowed in after hours.

“We’ll see your face when you scan in so we can make sure that it’s actually you and not you let your friend borrow your card kind-of-thing,” Keffer said.

"We want to make sure people feel safe and are safe, and the flip side of that is that only YMCA members with 24 access are able to get into the building after staffed hours,” he said.

Those with 24/7 access will be able to use the upper level which includes a fitness room with weight machines, free weights, cardio machines and private locker rooms.

The lower level, which includes a gym with basketball courts, pickleball courts, volleyball courts and a fitness room, will not be open 24/7, but Keffer said they will consider expanding access after assessing traffic patterns.

The YMCA is already seeing some demand for the new location.

"We’ve had quite a few people add 24/7 to their memberships and there’s a lot of people who are clamoring to get in there and check out the facility and get signed up," he said.

Kosciusko County Council provided $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to support renovations.

The new facility is on the very west end of Fort Wayne Street and is adjacent to a new residential dedvelopment, Gateway Grove.

The address is 575 W. Fort Wayne St.

A grand opening ceremony will be held at a later time, he said.

[caption id="attachment_94176" align="aligncenter" width="900"] The new YMCA has plenty of parking, with upward of 50 parking spots. News Now Warsaw photo by Dan Spalding.[/caption]

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News Now Warsaw

WARSAW — The Kosciusko Community YMCA will open its newest facility — featuring 24/7 access — on Monday morning.

Renovations have transformed the old Madison Elementary gym into a neighborhood Y, marking the 17th in the state to offer continuous opportunities to use the facility, according to Benjamin Keffer, director of marketing and fund development for Kosciusko Community YMCA.

The building will be staffed weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and will be accessible to YMCA members with a designated 24/7 pass any time of day.

Keffer said the building is designed with a bevy of safeguards, including security cameras everywhere except in the bathrooms and showers.

Only YMCA members with 24/7 access will be allowed in after hours.

“We’ll see your face when you scan in so we can make sure that it’s actually you and not you let your friend borrow your card kind-of-thing,” Keffer said.

“We want to make sure people feel safe and are safe, and the flip side of that is that only YMCA members with 24 access are able to get into the building after staffed hours,” he said.

Those with 24/7 access will be able to use the upper level which includes a fitness room with weight machines, free weights, cardio machines and private locker rooms.

The lower level, which includes a gym with basketball courts, pickleball courts, volleyball courts and a fitness room, will not be open 24/7, but Keffer said they will consider expanding access after assessing traffic patterns.

The YMCA is already seeing some demand for the new location.

“We’ve had quite a few people add 24/7 to their memberships and there’s a lot of people who are clamoring to get in there and check out the facility and get signed up,” he said.

Kosciusko County Council provided $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding to support renovations.

The new facility is on the very west end of Fort Wayne Street and is adjacent to a new residential dedvelopment, Gateway Grove.

The address is 575 W. Fort Wayne St.

A grand opening ceremony will be held at a later time, he said.

The new YMCA has plenty of parking, with upward of 50 parking spots. News Now Warsaw photo by Dan Spalding.

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]]> https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot-2024-06-09-094104.png Groups vie for Kosciusko County’s remainig ARPA money https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/groups-vie-for-kosciusko-countys-remainig-arpa-money/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:05:07 +0000 https://www.newsnowwarsaw.com/?p=76004 By Dan Spalding
News Now Warsaw

WARSAW -- Kosciusko County on Wednesday began looking at how to divvy up the final remaining $5 million in money from the American Rescue Plan Act on Wednesday.

A dozen groups made pitches –- big and small –- to the county ARPA committee.

County Commissioner Cary Groninger said their approach in making deciding how to use the money comes down to long-term investments and choosing between needs versus wants.

Also on the committee are Sue Ann Mitchell and Mike Long.

After nearly two hours of discussion, the committee made recommendations that will go to the county commissioners and county council for a final decision.

Requests came from numerous entities. Fire and police departments sought radios and pagers, work release wanted a metal detector and Animal Welfare League sought money for several needs. 

The biggest request came from the North Webster Community Center, which is seeing increased traffic but has serious roof problems. They were seeking $650,000 and were preliminarily approved for about $250,000.

County officials also want to put side aside a large amount of money to be used for road work on CR 1300N and improvements to the Justice Building.

The following is what was sought and what the committee recommended:

  • Beaman Home Requested $63,000 for its new facility on South Buffalo Street it acquired a year ago. About $44,000 was recommended.
  • Combined Community Services requested $202,000 to construct a new garage that would be used in part for storage. The request was tabled.
  • Etna Green Fire Department requested $119,700 for new pagers. The request was turned down and they will seek a backup source of funding.
  • Kosciusko County Senior Services requested $119,000 to buy a bus. The request was tabled.
  • Kosciusko County Work Release requested $5,800 to purchase a metal detector to help keep weapons and contraband out of the facility. The request was recommended.
  • Milford Fire Department requested $48,000 to purchase portable radios. About $32,000 was recommended.
  • Animal Welfare League requested $158,000 for insulation in the new feline building, parking lot improvement and other expenses. About $24,000 was recommended.
  • Warsaw Police requested $50,000 for portable radios. About $11,000 was recommended.
  • Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office requested $86,000 for new body cams and related equipment for officers. The request was recommended.
  • North Webster Community Center requested $650,000 for among other things, immediate roof and window repairs. About $252,000 was recommended.
  • YMCA of Kosciusko County requested $280,000 to develop a new facility. The request was tabled.
  • CASA of Kosciusko County requested $24,100 for several items including fingerprinting equipment. About $19,000 was recommended.

Mitchell noted that some groups who previously received ARPA money have not needed all of what they were given and will be asked to return unused portions.

The committee will meet again on May 10.

 

 

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News Now Warsaw

WARSAW — Kosciusko County on Wednesday began looking at how to divvy up the final remaining $5 million in money from the American Rescue Plan Act on Wednesday.

A dozen groups made pitches –- big and small –- to the county ARPA committee.

County Commissioner Cary Groninger said their approach in making deciding how to use the money comes down to long-term investments and choosing between needs versus wants.

Also on the committee are Sue Ann Mitchell and Mike Long.

After nearly two hours of discussion, the committee made recommendations that will go to the county commissioners and county council for a final decision.

Requests came from numerous entities. Fire and police departments sought radios and pagers, work release wanted a metal detector and Animal Welfare League sought money for several needs. 

The biggest request came from the North Webster Community Center, which is seeing increased traffic but has serious roof problems. They were seeking $650,000 and were preliminarily approved for about $250,000.

County officials also want to put side aside a large amount of money to be used for road work on CR 1300N and improvements to the Justice Building.

The following is what was sought and what the committee recommended:

  • Beaman Home Requested $63,000 for its new facility on South Buffalo Street it acquired a year ago. About $44,000 was recommended.
  • Combined Community Services requested $202,000 to construct a new garage that would be used in part for storage. The request was tabled.
  • Etna Green Fire Department requested $119,700 for new pagers. The request was turned down and they will seek a backup source of funding.
  • Kosciusko County Senior Services requested $119,000 to buy a bus. The request was tabled.
  • Kosciusko County Work Release requested $5,800 to purchase a metal detector to help keep weapons and contraband out of the facility. The request was recommended.
  • Milford Fire Department requested $48,000 to purchase portable radios. About $32,000 was recommended.
  • Animal Welfare League requested $158,000 for insulation in the new feline building, parking lot improvement and other expenses. About $24,000 was recommended.
  • Warsaw Police requested $50,000 for portable radios. About $11,000 was recommended.
  • Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office requested $86,000 for new body cams and related equipment for officers. The request was recommended.
  • North Webster Community Center requested $650,000 for among other things, immediate roof and window repairs. About $252,000 was recommended.
  • YMCA of Kosciusko County requested $280,000 to develop a new facility. The request was tabled.
  • CASA of Kosciusko County requested $24,100 for several items including fingerprinting equipment. About $19,000 was recommended.

Mitchell noted that some groups who previously received ARPA money have not needed all of what they were given and will be asked to return unused portions.

The committee will meet again on May 10.

 

 

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