Officers Criticized
Editor, Times-Union:A few persons who work for the Warsaw Police Dept. seem to have forgotten the meaning.
Capone 'Back' In Baarbee Area
Times-Union staff writer Gangster Al Capone has returned to Kosciusko County. The last time he was seen around these parts was during his heyday in the first part of the 20th century.But now he's back to tell his story. In truth, Stan Stokes is portraying Capone in a historic production at the Barbee Restaurant and Grille.Sally Hogan wrote, produces and directs the "dinner theater." Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau Operations Manager Sharon Gosnell said the Barbee Hotel "was one of his hideouts."Hogan said in the heyday of the hotel, it was quite nice and far away from the police so Capone could hide out there.In the dinner theater production, "Capone" tells his story with his gal "Bunny" singing notable songs during the show.Gosnell plays Bunny. For the creation of the show, Hogan did all the research on Capone's life.She said the show talks about much of his life."It was a lot of work, I'll tell you that," she said.
Authors Share Insights, Anecdotes In New Book, 'Winona Lake Summers'
WINONA LAKE - It's obviously a love affair, one fostered by sparkling water, the squeals of splashing children and the comforting sense of history. Jane Gordon Cook and Paula Heckman have authored a delightful book about Winona Lake and the characters it nurtured and inspired. Printed by Ican Publish, a division of Heckman Bindery, North Manchester, the slim volume is a beautiful coffee table piece. "It's certainly not an exhaustive work," Heckman said of "Winona Lake Summers.""It's a social book.Easy to read in 15-minute bursts." Comprising seven short chapters: "Winona Lake Summers, History of Winona Lake, Chautauqua, Bible Conferences, Billy and Ma Sunday, Homer Rodeheaver and Winona Musicians and Through The Decades," the book is easy to pick up, easy to put down and easy to get back to later.
Gatke Building Virtually Asbestos Free
It's always nice to find out things aren't as bad as what was feared. The city of Warsaw and Kosciusko County could be heard breathing a collective sigh of relief Monday, when initial environmental testing results came back that the old Gatke Corp.building at 2321 W.Winona Ave.contained no free-floating asbestos. Removing and disposing of asbestos dust and particles that were thought to be pervasive in the facility, closed since 1993, won't be necessary, according to Warsaw Building Inspector Pam Kennedy. "The city believed the site was just covered with asbestos, but it's not," she said."This is very good news." Kennedy received the good news from Karla McDonald, director of redevelopment services for Quality Environmental Professionals Inc., who was at the site conducting the second phase of site evaluation and testing before the demolition of the old brake pad and clutch plate manufacturing facility.
Silver Lake Fire Injures Two Children
SILVER LAKE - Two children remain hospitalized after a fire at their Silver Lake residence Monday night in which their parents also were injured.A third child escaped the home uninjured. Silver Lake Fire Department was called to the Brian Sherrill residence on Ind.14 about 10 p.m.Monday after smoke alarms awakened the sleeping family. Katelyn Sherrill, 5, and Cody Sherrill, 7, both were airlifted to St.Joseph Hospital Regional Burn Center, where Cody is listed in critical condition with smoke inhalation and Katelyn is in good condition with burns to both hands and smoke inhalation.Cody also inhaled a lot of soot, which means his lungs could have burns, according to Silver Lake Fire Chief Morris Jones.Information as to the degree of burns suffered was not available.
Winona Burglaries Solved
Several weekend break-ins at Winona Lake were solved early Monday when Warsaw police detained an adult and a juvenile after they allegedly attempted to use a stolen credit card to rent a room a a Warsaw hotel. Kenneth Ray Hochstetler, 22, of Bremen, is charged with burglary to a business, possession of paraphernalia and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.He is being held in the Kosciusko County Jail on $5,000 bond.Drew Allen Krichbaum, 16, of 201 Lakeview Drive, Winona Lake, is charged with curfew violation and two counts of possession of marijuana.He was released to his mother's custody after being questioned by police. Hochstetler and Krichbaum were apprehended at Wal-Mart after a security officer from Ramada Inn reported the two as acting suspicious.They were denied a room and Hochstetler reportedly asked if the limit on the credit card could be checked.He was told to do so by using the 800 number on the back of the card.
Microchips Helping Lost Dogs Get Home
The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is using microchips to help lost dogs get home.
Hate Mail
Editor, Times-Union:I knew when I started my petition back in November that not everyone would agree with what I am trying to do.
Silent No More
Editor, Times-Union:After returning from D.C. and watching the news on the TEA Party Movement, I feel compelled to write a letter of encouragement, clarification and exhortation.
Harrison Students Are World Class
Harrison Elementary School students are world competition winners.
Confused Message Of Pampered Protesters
The hordes of so-called “protesters” now polluting the streets of several U.S. cities, including New York, are sending confused messages about their grievances.
Grace Spikers Respond To Loss With Upset
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Grace College’s volleyball team continued its challenging non-conference schedule Friday against two ranked teams at the Quality Inn Classic.While the Lady Lancers fell to NAIA No. 3 Columbia (Mo.) in three sets, they bounced back hours later to upset No. 20 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) in five thrilling sets.
Lancers Top League Foe Marian
INDIANAPOLIS – Grace College’s men’s basketball team jumped back into fourth place in the Crossroads League with a 68-56 win at Marian University on Tuesday.
