Field Fire Goes Out Of Control

World/Nation Briefs 2.28.2013

Benedict’s legacy: A teacher pope who sought to bring church back to conservative rootsVATICAN CITY (AP) — On Monday, April 4, 2005, a priest walked up to the Renaissance palazzo housing the Vatican’s doctrine department and asked the doorman to call the official in charge: It was the first day of business after Pope John Paul II had died, and the cleric wanted to get back to work.

Waste District Reviews Recycling Site Plans

Solid waste board members Wednesday reviewed an inspection report about 214 and 220 S.Union St., Warsaw. The board plans to use the buildings and grounds for drive-through recycling, hazardous household waste collection and to have more education space. A block building sits on the "front" of the property with a Quonset hut at the "back." The roof couldn't be visually inspected because of snow, according to a report presented by Housemaster Home Inspection Service of Fort Wayne. The board has entered into a purchase agreement, in the amount of $200,000, to buy the property from Jerry Lee Buchan. It was decided to find out about the roof's condition before the board proceeds with the purchase. Board president Joe Thallemer asked each member to prepare a one- or two-sentence mission statement. Avis Gunter asked the board to consider giving additional appropriations toward the county's dead animal composting site.

Winona Planners Table Request For Western Drive Development

WINONA LAKE - Two developers were sent back to the drawing board Tuesday during the Winona Lake Plan Commission meeting. Dan Widaman's request to develop Western Drive was again tabled and Widaman, one of eight property owners, was asked to resubmit a plat. The area was platted several years ago and development halted because of wetlands. Town engineer Larry Long said the wetlands must be clearly delineated by a professional, and there were enough changes being suggested to require a new plat. Long also was concerned about having multiple lots on a private drive, a change in the setback from 50 feet to 35 feet and the rights of property owners who have already purchased land.

Pilot Program Improves Pierceton School

PIERCETON - While most school corporations throughout the state just began dealing with Public Law 221 in the past year, Pierceton Elementary School is a little ahead of the game. Monday, Title I Resource teacher Patti Goldsmith gave a report to the Whitko Community School Corp.Board of School Trustees on the new writing initiative, staff training and data utilization to improve student achievement at Pierceton. She said approximately two years ago, Pierceton was asked to become a part of a the pilot program Target Assistance Schools with the Title I Division of the State.It allowed the school to begin its school improvement plan before the school even knew about PL 221. A needs assessment was conducted and from that, the needs list was prioritized with writing being the first priority.Goal two become language arts and goal three is parental involvement.The school is now entering its third year with the program.

Coulter - Communism By Insurance Mandate

One theory for why Barack Obama pushed the contraception mandate right now is that it helps Rick Santorum. Others theorize it’s because Obama is an anti-religious bigot with a left-wing agenda. Reasonable minds can disagree on this.

Syracuse Council Takes Look At Harrison Street Property

SYRACUSE - The problem with trash, refuse and scraps of building material on the property at 1004 N.Harrison St.took most of the town council's meeting time Monday, with lengthy discussion about whether or not a problem exists. Jose Olivares, whose spouse Nancy is the owner of the property, stated repeatedly that he didn't see where most of these things present a problem. He said he plans to use building materials stored at the site and there are no longer any tires on the site.In addition, he refuted claims that someone has been living in a trailer on the back of the property, hooked into a septic tank, which is illegal, with water provided by a garden hose. The property is a duplex apartment with one unit filled and one under repair.After much discussion it was determined that Hal Honsborough and Dee Kotterman will meet Oliveras at the property in question at 9 a.m.Wednesday and determine items that must be moved.

Beauchamp & McSpadden Welcomes Kendra Scrafton

Kendra Scrafton is the newest member of the Beauchamp & McSpadden Wabash Commercial Lines CSR team.

Remember When 02.16.2010

10 Years AgoGrace College will present the American Lyceum Lecture Series to provide a setting for anew generation of public speakers. "The idea behind this public lecture series is to provide high-quality speakers that would be attractive to our community." said Steve Grill, Grace College dean of community education.Edward L. Hubbard, retired U.S. Air Force colonel and author of "Escape from the Box," will be the first speaker of the series and will speak on the "price of success."25 Years AgoChad Hopkins, a holder of numerous scoring and kicking records for Warsaw Community High School in football, signed a letter of intent today to attend Western Michigan University of the Mid-American Conference. Hopkins burst on the Tiger football scene as a sophomore, rushing for 1,067 yards and 123 points, a single-season school scoring record. He was named to the UPI All-State team as a kicker, and was honorable mention in both the UPI and AP rankings as a running back.50 Years AgoMrs. Lyman Wilson, of Melody Acres, entertained recently at a coffee in compliment to Mrs. Don Hackbert, a newcomer to the community. The Hackberts moved here from Chicago and reside on Argonne Road. He is associated with the firm of R.R. Donnelley and Sons.75 Years AgoSunday afternoon, before a large crowd on Syracuse Lake, a skating race was held and a silver cup was given to the fastest skater. The winner of the race was Burton Niles, who will keep the cup one week. Next Sunday, another race will be held, and the cup will be passed on to the winner of that race.

Max E. Goshert

Fine-Scale Truck Models Now On Display At The Akron Public Library

Jeff Bickel’s collection of fine-scale truck models are on display at the Akron Public Library.

Day at the Lake Raises More Than $30,000 for St. Jude

Pictured is Jason Michael Carroll performing at the Day at the Lake at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds Sunday.

WCSC Welcomes Back Emily Worrell

SYRACUSE - Emily Worrell will be returning to Wawasee Community School Corporation.

Club News, Oct. 6, 2018

Meeting reports and upcoming events from area service clubs and social groups.

Webster Teacher Keeps Her Job

NORTH WEBSTER - Phyllis Roberts will keep her job with the Wawasee School Corporation. The North Webster third-grade teacher was overheard making stereotypical racial remarks in her classroom earlier this semester.She elected to take an early retirement rather than face a hearing before the school board. The administration's stand on the situation caused an outcry in the Wawasee community, including petitions being circulated in support of the 31-year teaching veteran. More than 300 people attended Tuesday's school board meeting to hear the board's official decision on the action. The public was given 20 minutes to address the board before the board voted on the issue. President Carol Swartzendruber said the board was there to hear public comments, but the meeting was not a public hearing and patrons should not discuss individual employees. The first man to step to the microphone, a Roberts supporter, drew a standing ovation.

County Administrator Gives Update On Justice Building Chiller

BZA Grants Variance For Arnolt Property To Become Housing

There Is Just Way Too Much Television

I hate to be accused of waxing nostalgic but I can't help but notice how weird television has become these days. I remember how television was in the '60s when I was a kid.You had three choices - ABC, NBC or CBS. You could watch the local PBS channel, but nobody did. And the next day when you went to school, fully a third of the kids you talked to watched the same thing you did. Shows like "Gilligan's Island," "Hogan's Heroes," "The Beverly Hillbillies," "Green Acres." People in their 30s and 40s have those theme songs deeply imbedded in their brains. Nickelodeon, the kid channel, runs a feature called "Nick at Night."They show reruns of those old shows. My guess is that no kids watch "Nick at Night."People my age do. But as goofy and corny as those old shows were, we all saw them for what they were - goofy and corny. You always knew Gilligan was going to do something stupid.You always knew Colonel Hogan was going to make the Germans look stupid.

Winona Blue Laws To Play Vintage Base Ball Saturday

WINONA LAKE -ÊBreak out the peanuts and Cracker Jack. The Village at Winona Blue Laws are about to take the field for their first home vintage base ball match. Yes, that's base ball.Two words, just like in the 1860s, when the game was a bit different from the one that is played today. "We take base ball back to its roots," said Bill Firstenberger."This game is more about interpreting history than down and dirty competition.That makes it a lot of fun." When the Blue Laws (named after the famous laws that used to restrict behaviors for religious purposes, especially in Winona Lake) take the field Saturday at 1 p.m.at Tabernacle Field, the site of the old Billy Sunday Tabernacle, spectators (known in vintage base ball as "cranks") will recognize the basics of the game; but a few things are different. The players do not wear gloves or use other equipment that has become the norm in today's game.

NorthWood Ends Wawasee's Season

PLYMOUTH — The record-setting career of Wawasee senior Mallory Rondeau ended Tuesday at Plymouth High School.Taking on the NorthWood Lady Panthers (8-4-4) in the opening-game of the Plymouth Sectional, the Wawasee Lady Warriors fell 3-1, ending their 2011 soccer campaign with a 3-12-2 record.