Remember When 8.10.2013
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Deborah Hocking is offering wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery classes at the Lakeland Art Gallery Monday nights from Aug. 11 through Sept. 15. Originally from Portland, Ore., she moved to Indiana in 1998 to pursue an education in art at Grace College. Most of her time at college was spent working on pottery in the art building. She also spent eight months studying abroad in Central America and Spain. Since graduation in 2002, she has worked at Winona Pottery.
The Oswego Mid Lakes Lions Club are sponsoring a "Ride for Sight" program Aug. 16. The event starts at the Oswego Community Building and consists of a 50-mile bike ride around the lakes in northern Kosciusko County. Proceeds go to the Lions Leader Dog and Eye Bank Foundation.
25 Years Ago
Bourbon Postmaster James Slough awarded certificates of commendation for 30 years of service with the United States Post Office to rural carrier James Britton and clerk Clifford Leiter.
Ruth Hoskins was chosen "associate of the store" for June at the Warsaw Big Wheel. The announcement was made by store manager Archie Armino, who presented Hoskins with the award. She has worked at Big Wheel for two years and has exemplified an above standard level of job performance, good customer service skills and a positive attitude toward the company. She was chosen as one of the outstanding associates from more than 4,000 employees in the New Castle, Pa.-based chain with 80 locations.
50 Years Ago
Ray Foster, Syracuse, has retired after 36 years as a merchant in the community. He has been active in the Chamber of Commerce and has operated the Star Clothing Store since Nov. 20, 1926. He plans to rest and "take a look" in the store once in awhile. The store will be operated by his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Eldred Mabie. Mr. Mabie is closing a truck service he has operated in the community for the past 32 years.
Bill Campbell, of St. Joseph, Mich., drifted past 22 other sailboats to win the Hoosier Lightning Regatta held on Lake Wawasee. Paul Penn Jr., of Goshen, was second, and Bob Spitz, of Michigan City, was third. Winds were extremely light.
75 Years Ago
Boys from Warsaw and every part of Kosciusko County are invited to bring their baseball equipment Saturday afternoon to the diamond at Winona Lake. The Junior American Legion Baseball League will be started again for the summer. Players will be divided into teams. Play and practice will start immediately and a schedule planned. Boys of all ages must report to Ray Strayer, of Claypool, who as athletic officer of Warsaw's American Legion Post, will start his fifth year as director of the Baseball League. Coach Walter Fenstermaker, of Mentone High School will assist Strayer. The season will be concluded with the formation of a county all-star team in August to play against five other county teams in this district for entry into the state championship series. Strayer is both the county and district athletic officer.[[In-content Ad]]
Deborah Hocking is offering wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery classes at the Lakeland Art Gallery Monday nights from Aug. 11 through Sept. 15. Originally from Portland, Ore., she moved to Indiana in 1998 to pursue an education in art at Grace College. Most of her time at college was spent working on pottery in the art building. She also spent eight months studying abroad in Central America and Spain. Since graduation in 2002, she has worked at Winona Pottery.
The Oswego Mid Lakes Lions Club are sponsoring a "Ride for Sight" program Aug. 16. The event starts at the Oswego Community Building and consists of a 50-mile bike ride around the lakes in northern Kosciusko County. Proceeds go to the Lions Leader Dog and Eye Bank Foundation.
25 Years Ago
Bourbon Postmaster James Slough awarded certificates of commendation for 30 years of service with the United States Post Office to rural carrier James Britton and clerk Clifford Leiter.
Ruth Hoskins was chosen "associate of the store" for June at the Warsaw Big Wheel. The announcement was made by store manager Archie Armino, who presented Hoskins with the award. She has worked at Big Wheel for two years and has exemplified an above standard level of job performance, good customer service skills and a positive attitude toward the company. She was chosen as one of the outstanding associates from more than 4,000 employees in the New Castle, Pa.-based chain with 80 locations.
50 Years Ago
Ray Foster, Syracuse, has retired after 36 years as a merchant in the community. He has been active in the Chamber of Commerce and has operated the Star Clothing Store since Nov. 20, 1926. He plans to rest and "take a look" in the store once in awhile. The store will be operated by his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Eldred Mabie. Mr. Mabie is closing a truck service he has operated in the community for the past 32 years.
Bill Campbell, of St. Joseph, Mich., drifted past 22 other sailboats to win the Hoosier Lightning Regatta held on Lake Wawasee. Paul Penn Jr., of Goshen, was second, and Bob Spitz, of Michigan City, was third. Winds were extremely light.
75 Years Ago
Boys from Warsaw and every part of Kosciusko County are invited to bring their baseball equipment Saturday afternoon to the diamond at Winona Lake. The Junior American Legion Baseball League will be started again for the summer. Players will be divided into teams. Play and practice will start immediately and a schedule planned. Boys of all ages must report to Ray Strayer, of Claypool, who as athletic officer of Warsaw's American Legion Post, will start his fifth year as director of the Baseball League. Coach Walter Fenstermaker, of Mentone High School will assist Strayer. The season will be concluded with the formation of a county all-star team in August to play against five other county teams in this district for entry into the state championship series. Strayer is both the county and district athletic officer.[[In-content Ad]]
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