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Elevator Says Goodbye To A Hard-Working 'Guy'

ETNA GREEN - Forty-one years ago Donald L.Guy started working for Etna Elevator mixing and delivering bulk livestock feed. Today is his last day at the elevator, and a lot has changed on the face of Kosciusko County agriculture in his 41 years. Guy remembers a bygone agricultural era that has been replaced with what he calls "hobby farmers" with just a few animals. "When I first started working here every place along the road had three kinds of animals," said Guy."Now you can go for miles and nobody has nothing." Those hobby farms include herds of buffalo and ostriches and many county 4-H projects.Guy loads feed and supplies for more horses, goats, dogs and cats than he used to, he said. "When I first started we made our own feed concentrates and probably eight people worked here at that time," said Guy.Now two feed mixers, one full-time and one part-time, can meet the needs of Etna area customers coming to the mill.
GREG BROWN,Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Remember When 12.19.2008

10 Years Ago December 19 1998 Eight-year-old Ethan Koshnick was the winner of the Beanie Baby Raffle Tree, raffled at the Festival of Trees. The tree, which contained more than 60 new, retired and rare Beanie Babies, was designed by the Party Shops Inc. of Warsaw. 25 Years Ago December 19 1983 Eighteen residents of Kosciusko County were among the 172 new Scottish Rite Masons earning the 32nd degree at the conclusion of the fall 1983 convocation held recently at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, Fort Wayne. New members are Jeffrey A. Bronsing, Robert E. Heckaman, Kerry D. Thrasher, E. Ray Compton, David Bowser, Jerry D. Kay, Thomas R. Dome, James R. Hackworth, Michael L. Miner, James D. Teel, Jerry D. Hohman, Marvin R. Wickens, Jerry N. Hartman, Kevin N. Hohman, Larry D. Pyle, R.L. Hecht, J.G. LaDon and J.D. Shoemaker. 50 Years Ago December 19 1958 Dean Stahl, 23, son of Chrystal S. Stahl, Pierceton, has been promoted to specialist fourth class in Germany. A radio repairman with the 50th infantry, 4th armored division, at Erlangen, he has been overseas a year. He's a graduate of Sidney High School and formerly worked for Litchfield Creamery. 75 Years Ago December 19 1933 Dean VanOsdol arrived recently in Warsaw from Indianapolis where he is enrolled at Indiana Dental College, to visit for the next two weeks with his mother, Mrs. Eugene Alleman, and other friends and relatives.
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William 'Bill' H. Stofer

William "Bill" H. Stofer, 82, of 1151 W. CR 300S, Warsaw, died at 2:45 p.m. Feb. 14, 2009, in his residence, surrounded by his family.
- | July 28, 2016

Remember When 9.25.2008

10 Years Ago September 25 1998 Shepherd By The Lakes Lutheran Church Pastor Raymond Mueller conducted a cornerstone-laying service earlier this month for the church's new construction. The cornerstone and a time capsule were later cemented into place. The time capsule contents include a New International Version Bible, a Lutheran book of Concord, various pictures and newspaper clippings of the construction, Pastor Mueller's calling cards and recent church bulletins and other items. The church is in downtown North Webster. 25 Years Ago September 25 1983 MCPHERSON, Kan. - Steven Clyde, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Elmore Clyde, has been selected to serve as a resident hall assistant at Central College, McPherson, Kan., for the 1983-84 academic year. Clyde, a sophomore at Central, has not yet declared his academic major. 50 Years Ago September 25 1958 Announcement was made of the coming Oct. 1 retirement of Joe S. Lessig, 66-year-old manager of the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (Warsaw district). At the first of next month, Lessig will have completed 36 years in the utility business with the same company. 75 Years Ago September 25 1933 EEL RIVER - Little 4-year-old Jimmie Mishler had a merry ride recently, climbing on the bumper of his Uncle Homer's car without the latter's knowledge. The child was carried to South Whitley, a distance of five miles, a remarkable feat for so small a child.
- | July 28, 2016

Remember When 7.28.07

10 Years Ago July 28 1997 Brandon Grubbs was named the 1997 Garber Award winner at the annual end of the season Warsaw Little League picnic at Boggs Park. The award is presented to a 15-year-old who has played at the park for at least seven years and has shown good sportsmanship and a good attitude toward the game, fellow players, coaches and spectators. 25 Years Ago July 28 1982 With an impressive record of 35 years as an officer and director of the First National Bank of Warsaw, Ross W. Sittler recently retired as vice chairman of the bank and was honored for his lengthy service. 50 Years Ago July 28 1957 Little Kelly Latta, vivacious 3-year-old daughter of Paul and Betty Lu Latta, South Maple Avenue, doesn't need a soap box. She gets along very well without it, amazing all listeners with continual chatter about anything and everything. Honest fact is Kelly may get a little perturbed with anyone who talks when she is around. Few days ago her father, hoping he just might get a word in, asked her to be quiet. Kelly, black eyes snapping, gave her father the once over and said, "I don't know why I have to be quiet. I haven't used up near all my words yet!" They have decided to give her the floor. 75 Years Ago July 28 1932 A wiener roast was enjoyed along the Tippecanoe River near Warsaw by a group of six girls. Those present were Josephine and Mildred Chapman, Ethna Scott, Genevieve Oliver, Alpha Faris and Mrs. Ocie Davis.
- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Schools' 2008 Budget Nears $60M

With no members of the public actually present, the Warsaw School Board held its public hearing Tuesday on the school corporation's 2008 budget.
David [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Remember When 6.24.2009

10 Years Ago June 24 1999 Norman E. Hankins, a lifetime resident of Warsaw, will celebrate his 75th birthday June 19, 1999. His two sons, Mike Hankins, Temple, Texas, and Larry Hankins, Reno , Nev., will return to Warsaw to celebrate with their father, other family members and friends. Norman is retired from the Warsaw Post Office and is a member of the First Christian Church. 25 Years Ago June 24 1984 It's pickin' and grinnin' time at the Warsaw Christian Women's Club luncheon held recently at the International Friendship House, Winona Lake. Pickin' berries will be the special feature presented by Sam Erwin of Pickin' Patch. Pickin' and grinnin' will be Karen Ridderman, local soloist and guitarist, special musician for the luncheon. 50 Years Ago June 24 1959 Philip P. Pratt, 22, of Rochester, has been named to succeed Duane Fites as basketball coach at Claypool High School. Fites recently resigned to accept a position as head coach at Argos. Pratt also will teach social studies and driver training. 75 Years Ago June 24 1934 The Royal Neighbors Lodge met for a regular business meeting at the Red Men's hall, with 22 members in attendance. The initiation degree was conferred on Mrs. Edith King, Miss Eileen Davis and William J. Davis. The affair also honored members, whose birthday anniversaries occur in April, May and June. A large pink and white birthday cake, which was presented by Mrs. Florence Dock, was served.
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Remember When 12.2.2009

10 Years Ago December 2 1999 After 25 years of police work, Kosciusko County Sgt. Michael Hobbs retired on Nov. 24. He served 20 years with the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department, starting as a jailer in June 1979 and becoming a road officer in January 1980. Prior to that, he served five years as Leesburg town marshal. 25 Years Ago December 2 1984 The monthly meeting of the Warsaw Jr. Homemakers Club was held at the home of Iva Carpenter in Melody Acres. The club president, Ione Cameron, opened the meeting with 19 members and one guest present. The song of the month, "Over the River and Through the Woods," was given in unison. Norma Stech gave the meditation using Psalms 136, a prayer of thanks. Health and safety tips were stressed for this Christmas season by Iva Carpenter. Kay Metzger reviewed the history of a local painter and wood carver, Mike Yazel, of Mentone. 50 Years Ago December 2 1959 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bentz, South Whitley, recently entertained Mr. and Mrs. Royal Pottenger, of Warsaw. It was the first reunion for the women since they were classmates at Packerton grade school. Mrs. Bentz then was Elizabeth Mathews and Mrs. Pottenger was Elba Hinkson. 75 Years Ago December 2 1934 Grocery prices at Jet White Stores were: Fillet Mignon at 20 cents per pound; Lamb Chops 20 cents per pound.; Swiss Steak 12-1/2 cents per pound; Bananas 5 pounds for 25 cents; Sugar 10-pound bag 50 cents; Flour (Pillsbury's & Gold Medal) 24-pound sack $1.09; and Coffee (DelMonte), vac. packed 29 cents per pound.
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Remember When 10.12.2009

10 Years Ago October 12 1999 Grace Village Retirement Community hosted their first annual Amateur Shuffleboard Tournament recently. Seventeen teams played in the double elimination event, played on Grace Village's outdoor shuffleboard courts. First-place winners were Lyman May, North Webster, and Murray Holt, Warsaw. Second place went to Harold Williams and Frank Pland, both of Winona Lake, and third-place winners were Dick and Lucy Weirick, Warsaw. 25 Years Ago October 12 1984 Larry Bair, president of the Warsaw Community School Board, presented a plaque to Miriam Fisher, widow of former Warsaw High School Coach George Fisher, as the WCHS football facility is officially named Fisher Field. Fisher's 104 wins are the most of any coach in Warsaw history. He coached Warsaw football for 27 years, basketball for 23 years and track for 15 years. Among his football teams was the 1942 squad, which was undefeated. 50 Years Ago October 12 1959 Mrs. Hobart Creighton, Mrs. James Duncan and Mrs. Almon Gerard will represent Agnes Pruyn Chapman Chapter at the state convention of Daughters of the American Revolution at Indianapolis in October. 75 Years Ago October 12 1934 The Harrison Center Home Economics club met at the home of Eva Thorne near Crystal Lake. The afternoon was spent enjoying a sewing machine demonstration given by Miss Swaine of the White Sewing Machine Co. She demonstrated patterns and alterations and rug making. Patterns and Christmas ideas were exchanged.
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Remember When 9.14.2009

10 Years Ago September 14 1999 Stonehenge Ladies Afternoon Bridge winners were: Marge Nice, Kathleen Martin and Dorothy Sweeny. Mixed couples bridge winners were: Dory Wright, Lynn Corbett, Ivan Oberlin, Bill Kreicher, Karyl Smith, Tony Frazetta, Nancy Handgen, Jim Lozer, Sally White and Walter Martin. 25 Years Ago September 14 1984 The Free Methodist Publishing House in Winona Lake had a special celebration recently to honor Donnabelle Rule on her 40th year of employment. Retired employees joined the group to make it a memorable day in her life. Wilmer Bartel, director of the Publishing House, presented her with a plaque, and employees contributed items for a memory scrapbook. 50 Years Ago September 14 1959 Among the winners of the beard judging contest at the Silver Lake Centennial was James O'Brien, 42, of Silver Lake. His "General Grant" beard was judged best in the "best groomed" class; Larry Drudge, 19, Claypool won first prize for the "smallest beard"; Don Michael, 43, Silver Lake, captured first prize for the "wildest" or "shaggiest" beard. More than 100 bearded men competed in the contest. 75 Years Ago September 14 1934 Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Berry and baby daughter of Chicago arrived to visit at the home of the latter's mother, Mrs. Ora Fisher. Mr. Berry will return to Chicago, and Mrs. Berry and daughter will remain in this city for the next several weeks.
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Remember When 5.4.2009

10 Years Ago May 4 1999 Warsaw Radio Stations WRSW AM-FM have been sold to GBC Media of Winona Lake. The sale was finalized recently following approval granted by the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D.C. 25 Years Ago May 4 1984 Otterbein United Methodist Church of Atwood will celebrate its anniversary on May 6. Otterbein Church is part of the United Methodist denomination which is this year celebrating its bicentennial. The United Methodist Church began at the celebrated Christmas conference in 1784 at Lovely Lane Church in Baltimore, Md. More than 40 denominations in the United States trace their beginnings to that famous conference. 50 Years Ago May 4 1959 Some fishermen get 'em, some don't. Retired Warsaw businessman Jess Mellencamp falls in the first category after he caught a 5 pound, 2 ounce bass in Winona Lake, using rod and reel with a tempting nightcrawler as bait. Mellencamp said it was one of the largest bass he had ever caught. 75 Years Ago May 4 1934 Word has been received by Warsaw officers that one of the guns seized from the cottage in the Wisconsin woods where the John Dillinger gang was cornered, but escaped, was the revolver stolen from Police Officer J.H. Pittenger. The gun has been identified by the bureau of investigation at Chicago as the gun taken from Pittenger by John Dillinger and Homer Van Meter when the bullet proof vests were stolen from the Warsaw police station several weeks ago.
- | July 28, 2016

Brown - I Am Surprised that Obama's Middle-Eastern Sounding Name Doesn't Help His Standing There

Recently, I was reminded of the value of freedom while attending a military retirement ceremony in Washington D.C. Driving down the hill after the ceremony, my soul was stirred as my eyes caught a glimpse of the late-summer sun reflecting across the sea of white-washed stones at the adjacent Arlington National Cemetery – and wondered what it is that defines a person who is willing to give his or her life in exchange for freedom.
Susan Brown- | July 28, 2016

Remember When 2.23.2012

10 Years Ago Shanna Zolman was all smiles as Wawasee High School retired the senior’s No 24 jersey at a ceremony during the halftime of the boys basketball game between Tippecanoe Valley and Wawasee Friday night in Syracuse. Zolman, who was named to the Phoenix/WBCA High School All-American Game presented by Nike, is the leading girls’ scorer in Indiana and sits at No 2 on the all-time career scoring list behind Damon Bailey. Shanna’s parents are Kem and Lynnette Zolman. Mary Hurley is the Wawasee athletic director. 25 Years Ago Area banker V. Edgar Stanley is one of 16 people to be recognized nationally for his heroics last May when he saved a 1-year-old baby in a Rochester house fire. Stanley, board chairman at Counting House Bank, Warsaw, was notified recently that he is being recognized with a Carnegie Medal for heroism. Along with a certificate and medal, he will receive $2,000. He and his wife were on their way to work when they saw smoke coming from the home of Daniel and Michelle Jensen. He entered the house twice and, because of heavy smoke, crawled into a downstairs family room area and found the toddler by listening for his cries. 50 Years Ago Warsaw High School students witnessed a surprise ceremony at a hastily-called general assembly program this morning when Football Coach Bill Goshert received a Distinguished Service award from the Warsaw Junior Chamber of Commerce, which named him “Outstanding Young Man of the Year” in Kosciusko County. He was selected on the basis of his contributions to the community. 75 Years Ago The senior class of Atwood High School will present on Thursday and Friday, a three-act comedy, “Everybody’s Getting Married,” in the gymnasium. The play is under the direction of H.C. Wilson. Members of the cast are: Martin Egolf, William Anglin, Ducky Yeiter, Maxine Pinkerton, Homer Campbell, Kathryn Nicodemus, Mildred Griesinger, Helen Berkey, Evelyn Harman, Velma Williamson, Gladys Hildenbrand, Maurice McDaniel, Joe Achor and Forrest Cline.
- | July 28, 2016

Donna Jean Jones

Donna Jean Jones, 82, of Warsaw, passed away at 8:35 a.m.  Dec. 25, 2011, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.
- | July 28, 2016

Stephen L. Wood

KOKOMO – Stephen L. Wood, 69, of Kokomo and Leesburg, died at 6:15 p.m. Dec. 25, 2011, in Howard Regional Health System.
- | July 28, 2016

Remember When 12.9.2011

10 Years Ago In a Northern Lakes Conference matchup, Warsaw’s boys and girls swim teams swept visiting Goshen recently. The Tiger boys won 126-60, while the girls came away with a 127-59 win. In the boys meet, Warsaw swam to first-place finishes in all 12 event. The Tigers also tallied three second-place finishes and eight third-place finishes. Senior Kiel Beehler took two individual firsts for Warsaw, winning the 100 freestyle and the 200 individual medley. On the girls’ side, the Tigers took first-place finishes in 10 of the 12 events. Warsaw also swam to eight seconds and five thirds. 25 Years Ago Warsaw native Kittie Kenney admits she wasn’t sure about the interpretation of the Gospels in the musical “Godspell” when she tried out for the Warsaw Civic Theatre production a few months ago. “But this has been a rich and rewarding experience,” she says. “I wanted to know more completely the message from the book of St. Matthew.” As a student at Warsaw Community High School, Kittie was active in the music department. Then she traveled internationally, performing with “Up With People.” 50 Years Ago Winona Lake Lions club gave James E. Thomas a lifetime honorary membership this week in recognition of his service to the community, particularly his help in building the Boy Scout cabin which is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Homer Rodeheaver. 75 Years Ago William F. “Biddy” Boggs, well-known older Warsawan, always meets The Times carrier boy at the bottom of the steps at the Eagles home to get ahead of the other brother Eagles in reading his favorite newspaper, incurring the mock eminity of his fellow lodgemen who also wanted first look at The Times. “Biddy” is single, a retired farmer now dealing occasionally in real estate. He won’t relinquish The Times until he reads every line.
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Remember When 10.7.2011

10 Years Ago The 2001 Indiana State Corn Husking Contest began early Saturday morning, a mile east of North Manchester. Teams of horses pulled antique wooden wagons, and huskers tossed corn into those wagons as fast as possible. The contest is as old as corn husking and competitive men. Each contestant has 10 minutes to grab corn. A gleaner follows behind the corn husker, gathering the missed cobs. 25 Years Ago On Sept. 1, Dr. John J. Davis became the fourth president in the 50-year history of Grace College and Theological Seminary. He took over for the retiring president, Dr. Homer Kent, and had worked closely with him before the transition took effect. Davis wants the Grace campus to be known as the friendliest place in town. His one objective that at the same time overshadows and permeates all of the others is that “The first thing people should see when they look at Grace College and Theological Seminary is our commitment to God’s word and our resulting lifestyle.” 50 Years Ago Members of the Atwood senior class who presented the play ”Onions in the Stew” at the Atwood gymnasium recently were the following: Jennie Lee, Inez Sechrist, Carolyn Byrer, Maureen Kneeland, Dennis Lutes, Penny Swanson, Gary Van Kirk, Melodie Bolinger, Wayne Haney, Sue Sechrist, Frank Pfieffer, Charles Williams, Wilfred Wood, Clifford Hively, Betty Byrer, Bob Haney, Tom Van Kirk, Devon Hapner, Jim Stahly, LaVon Lutes, Susie Bradbury, Becky Groninger and Connie Harman. 75 Years Ago Rev. and Mrs. A. Christy Brown, Winona Lake, recently left for Anderson where Rev. Brown spoke at the 85th anniversary of a church there in which he was pastor many years ago. From there they went to Peoria and then to Sioux City before returning home. Miss Mamie Cowic, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. C.A. Frey, who have been visiting for several months with their father, Frank Cowic in Warsaw, left for their home in New York City. Mr. C.A. Frey was recently highly honored by being named vice president of the American Railway Express Company.
- | July 28, 2016

Maxwell - Air America's Covert Humanitarian Missions

Air America’s story is one of courage, honor and loyalty under circumstances most people cannot imagine. It also is a story of disappointment and betrayal by the government Air America’s employees risked their lives to serve.
Bill Maxwell- | July 28, 2016

Vivian B. Light

Vivian B. Light, 90, Warsaw, died at 11 p.m. May 12, 2011, in Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw. Vivian B. Light, 90, Warsaw, died at 11 p.m. May 12, 2011, in Mason Health Care Center, Warsaw.
- | July 28, 2016

Harris G. Wright

Harris G. Wright, 81, died March 16, 2011, in Sebring, Fla.
- | July 28, 2016
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