- Organ Donation - Appreciation - Rape And Abortion - School Election - Flower Baskets - Abortion Issue Organ Donation Editor, Times Union: A woman who was expecting her second child was told by her physician after an emergency C-section that the expected infant could not survive.During the ensuing grief and disappointment, she happened to think of organ donation. Two years later she met Jacob, a little boy who was living a normal life because he had her baby's heart.Her son's liver, eyes, kidneys and skin were transplanted in other infants' bodies who needed such.She writes how knowing this helped her cope with the loss of her son.
10 Years Ago July 27 1990 Adam Jeffers, a junior at Warsaw Community High School, has been selected to the youth council of the Indiana Youth Institute as a representative of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Kosciusko County. The newly-formed council will meet regularly to plan a youth conference and coordinate activities of a local youth network.Adams is one of 150 young adults invited to attend a four-day conference at Bradford Woods, Martinsville. 25 Years Ago July 27 1975 The South Shore Women's golf group played a blind partners tourney with the team of Lori Welty and Blanche Thornburg winning the nine hole group. Stella Heckaman and Suzie Hully tied with Ellie Caudill and Jo Waltz for top spot in the 18 hole group.
10 Years Ago March 10 1990 Winners in the recent science fair at Warsaw Middle School include Brennin Shepherd (second place biological), Jennifer Kintzel (first place biological), Lane Armey (second place physical), Leif Hall (first place physical), Katrina Kingery (first place overall), and Laura Refior (first place biological).Their science teacher is Roger Haeck. 25 Years Ago March 10 1975 Warsaw native, David R.Dewart, plant engineer for Rea Magnet Wire, was recently named "Man of the Year" by the Fort Wayne Chapter, American Institute of Plant Engineers. A graduate of Warsaw High School and Purdue University, the recipient is the son of Mrs.Ralph Dewart, Warsaw.
10 Years Ago March 4 1990 Ruth Johnson, an English as a Second Language student with Adult Basic Education, has recently received her American citizenship.Johnson's native language is Portuguese.She began studying English with tutor Karen Thomas in 1986 after moving here from Brazil with her husband, Jim.During the past three years, Johnson has progressed from knowing no English to learning the skills necessary to obtain the citizenship test. 25 Years Ago March 4 1975 Hollis Earnhart, Rt.1, Pierceton, was recently honored by his fellow men of the Pierceton fire department in recognition of 30 years as a volunteer fireman.Upon retirement at the end of 1974, Earnhart was given an engraved wrist watch.Fire Chief Merritt Hyndman presented the award.
10 Years Ago January 2 1991 Zachary William Walgamuth was the first baby born in Kosciusko Community Hospital in 1992.The son of Kimberly and John Walgamuth was born at 10:39 p.m.Wednesday.He weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and joins a sister, Aubree Ann, age 4.The family lives on East Main Street in Warsaw. 25 Years Ago January 2 1976 Jennifer E.Seiffert, daughter of Mary Jane Seiffert, Warsaw, has received a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Psychology with honors from The University of Chicago at its 361st Convocation. Jennifer attended Warsaw Community High School.She plans a career in library science.
10 Years Ago July 29 1990 Youth from North Winona Church of the Brethren will leave for the National Youth Conference in Fort Collins, Colo.The conference will be attended by thousands of young people from across the nation.Attending the conference are: Connie Kimpel, Karla Homburg, Joe Kimpel, Kurt Homburg, Shelly Rodgers, Rob Paton, Jay Earl, Izzy Young and sponsors Barb Rogers and Jim Folk. 25 Years Ago July 29 1975 Michael L.Mauk, son of Mrs.Harold E.Mauk, Milford, is attending Officer Candidate School, Newport, R.I., under the Naval Enlisted Scientific Education Program. The 10-week course is designed to prepare former enlisted personnel for duty as naval officers.
10 Years Ago January 4 1991 Loren D.Gross of Etna Green recently retired after 35 years at Northern Indiana Public Service Company. A serviceman in the Warsaw district at the time of his retirement, Gross joined Northern Indiana in 1956 as a meter reader in the Warsaw district and advanced to various positions with the company. 25 Years Ago January 4 1976 Christy Martindale, 10, daughter of Mr.and Mrs.Larry Martindale, 501 S.Main St., Syracuse, won the large Christmas stocking during a promotion at the Pickwick Theatre.
- Democracy Hill - Contemporary Worship - Good Samaritans - Spell Check - Madison Thanks - The Reasonable Man - Sense Of Community - Appalling Republicans Democracy Hill Editor, Times-Union: On the way to Democracy Hill on Election Day, Dora and Boots had to cross over the blue bridge, find the key to open the blue gate, then follow Liberty Road all the way to Democracy Hill.There they would gather with their Democratic friends in a celebration for the new president and vice president of Democracy Hill.
- Sports Thuggery Sports Thuggery Editor, Times-Union: Try this: The next time you're displeased with the service at a restaurant, toss a beer at your waiter. Let's say your waiter then slugs you in the jaw. As a result, the waiter get a few days off without pay, and you go home, looking forward to your next meal in the restaurant. In the real world, this would never happen.In the real world, it's likely you and the waiter would be locked up and never allowed back in the restaurant.
- Noise Ordinance - Price Of Food - Atwood Exchange - Volunteers - News Views - Generosity Noise Ordinance Editor, Times-Union: I have read the article, "Resident Urges Dog, Noise Ordinances" that was on the front page, (headlines) of the Times-Union, Jan.6, 1999, several times.
10 Years Ago March 15 1990 Warsaw Christian School recently held its annual science fair with more than 80 projects from students in grades one through six included.Grand prize winner was Marty Turner with his project titled, "Why are the First Puffs on a Balloon so Difficult?" Other winners are Jeannine Bowdler, Andrew Ketro and James Hyden. 25 Years Ago March 15 1975 Waldon W.Correll, Rt.3, Warsaw, was recently honored at a retirement party given in the Holiday Inn by The Union Tool Corp.where he has been employed as a machinist since he joined the firm on Jan.1, 1945.Charles Simpson, president of the firm, and Robert Blackford, vice president and general manager, made remarks at the gathering.
10 Years Ago March 20 1990 Area students got a taste of the army when a U.S.Army Blackhawk Helicopter, regularly based at Fort Campbell, Ky., was on display at Tippecanoe Valley High School.Army officials visited the school to educate students about qualifications and benefits of joining the warrant officer flight training program. Qualifications include perfect vision, excellent physical health, basic training and graduation from the officer training program. 25 Years Ago March 20 1975 Warsaw Freshman High School student, Sheree Taylor, who competed in the biological sciences category of the Senior Division Regional Science Fair recently at Notre Dame University, South Bend, won first place in competition with senior students of this region.
10 Years Ago July 12 1991 Biomet Inc., of Warsaw, announced a working agreement with United States Surgical Corp.of Norwalk, Conn., to produce a line of bioresorbable orthopedic products. The new products will be absorbed gradually by the body after implantation, eliminating the need to remove them later.They may be used to repair small bone fractures, injuries to the head and in surgery, said Biomet spokesman Greg W.Sasso.
- Bereavement - Surveyor Says Thanks - Good Samaritan - Train Ride - Excessive Force - Train Ride Bereavement Editor, Times-Union: As the bereavement counselor at Hospice, I have become aware that the loss of a loved one to death has many effects on a person.There are many feelings and emotional reactions to a loss, which can cause confusion.Some people feel that if they put the thoughts of their loss out of their minds and keep themselves very busy they will get better.Others just try to "be strong" and not let their feelings show.Some people think that it just takes time before they will feel better.But none of these approaches help a person in dealing with their grief.
10 Years Ago July 10 1991 Construction is on schedule at the site of the Zimmer corporation office building in downtown Warsaw.Zimmer spokesperson Jane Norton said the 100,000-square-foot building is scheduled for occupancy in the spring of 1992.Approximately 200 employees will be working in the new building. 25 Years Ago July 10 1976 Pfc.Michael Allen, son of Douglass and Lorrain Allen, of Syracuse, and a 1975 graduate of Wawasee High School, has been assigned as a military police patrolman at Fort Richardson, Alaska, after having completed basic combat training at Fort Knox, Ky.and advanced individual training at the USA Military Police School, Fort McClellan, Alaska.
10 Years Ago July 10 1992 Everett Juday is proving that it's never too late to try something new.Juday, who is 93 years old, plans to take his first flying lesson this weekend at the Warsaw Airport, weather permitting.Juday lives in Florida during the winter, but spends time with his family in Warsaw during the summer.He's not sure this first lesson will lead to a pilot's license, but apparently he wants to give flying a try. 25 Years Ago July 10 1977 Douglas M.Ringer, Warsaw, received a Certificate of Achievement after completing a five-day seminar at Vespa of America Corp.'s headquarters in South San Francisco, Calif.Ringer is associated with Ringer Cycle Sales, 251 N.Indiana St., Warsaw.