10 Years Ago March 22 1993 PIERCETON - Tommy Shupe received the Whitko Friend of Education Award for her work in teaching safety to children. Shupe has volunteered her time over the past 10 years teaching basic aid training to fourth-graders at South Whitley Elementary. 25 Years Ago March 22 1978 The Cub Scout Grand Prix Derby was recently held in Jefferson Elementary School in Winona Lake. Winners were: Dave Hoagland, Pack 3738, Sacred Heart School, first place; Doug Smith, Pack 3736, Madison School, second place; Jim McCleary, Pack 3715, Jefferson School, third place; and Mike Hoagland, Pack 3738, Sacred Heart School, fourth place.
10 Years Ago August 25 1993 LEESBURG - Bryan Zeigler recorded a hole-in-one Saturday while playing golf at the Tippecanoe Lake County Club. Zeigler aced the 173-hard, No.3 hole at the club.Witnessing Zeigler's ace were Steve Ross, Jack Hosier and Dan Nigbor. 25 Years Ago August 25 1978 Charles McDaniel retired from R.R.Donnelley & Sons Co.on August 1.McDaniel was a custodian for Donnelley for nearly six years. He will spend his retirement years doing carpentry work, fishing and gardening. 50 Years Ago August 25 1953 Mrs.Emma Hoffer, of Atwood, was hostess at the supper meeting held by the Laughing Water Club.
10 Years Ago September 2 1993 ROCHESTER - Cassey Pontius captured individual medalist honors Tuesday to lead the Tippecanoe Valley girls golf team to a victory over Maconaquah. Pontius fired a 9-hole total of 46 as the Lady Vikings posted a 201-287 victory in action at the Mill Creek Golf Course. 25 Years Ago September 2 1978 An area officer has turned in his state police badge.Trooper Larry Yeiter retired to his chicken farm near Atwood last week after 20 years with the Indiana State Police.
10 Years Ago August 29 1992 Aimee, Angela and Alicia Hudson, daughters of Serrena and Darrell Hudson, recently attended their first day of school at Lincoln Elementary, having recently moved to the Warsaw area.The girls were a little nervous about attending the new school, but their pet dog Toby was even more nervous about being left alone. After the girls walked to school, Serrena and Darrell noticed the dog was missing.Toby showed up at the school, and wandered through the halls until he found Alicia's kindergarten class, where he went in and sat down beside her. 25 Years Ago August 29 1977 Herb Dye Sr.hit a hole-in-one at the Rozella Ford Golf Course 167-yard par 3 second hole.His gem was witnessed by playing partner Bill Parkhill.
10 Years Ago July 31 1992 Tyson Scharf, son of Randall and Deborah Scharf, Warsaw, and Holly Ousley, daughter of Mike and Becky Ousley, Etna Green, were awarded bicycles from the Kiddies Day drawing at the Kosciusko County Fair. 25 Years Ago July 31 1977 Doug Jeffreys, 11, Rt.8, Indian Village, Warsaw, was selected the 1977 Most Valuable Player in the Warsaw Major League All-Star game played July 15.Jeffreys went 2-for-2 as he powered two homers over the fence.These homers contributed to the National League 8-6 victory over the American League.
- Well-Written Well-Written Editor, Times-Union: The letter from Mr.Harold Woodward Jr., Times-Union 6-30-06, was one of the finest letters ever published by the Times-Union. Mr.Woodward's articulate, genuine, non-aggressive explanation of his personal belief, his vivid description of exactly how he feels as a liberal, was an outstanding article! I doubt Mr.Woodward and I could ever agree on such issues as the Iraq War, illegal immigration, same-sex marriage, gun control, etc., but I'll bet my next month's military retired pay he'd make a credible, determined opponent in a debate.
10 Years Ago November 17 1990 Two area police officers will be participating in graduation ceremonies at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Friday at 1 p.m. Sheriff's deputy Chad Hill and Winona Lake officer Brian Hupp have completed the 12-week training at the academy that is required for all police officers.
10 Years Ago September 10 1992 Motorists on U.S.30 today in Warsaw saw probably one of the biggest vessels ever to cruise through town.The 25-meter yacht "America 3" was being transported from Milwaukee to Connecticut.The boat, which competes in America's Cup-type racing, has a 120-foot graphite mast.Fully rigged and in the water, the boat weighs 55,000 pounds, which actually is light for a watercraft that length.The boat's trip was detoured from the interstate to U.S.30 because of construction.The driver said it took six hours to get his "overweight load" through Chicago traffic. 25 Years Ago September 10 1977 The 158-yard par 3 eighth hole at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club fell victim to a hole-in-one for the first time this season last week.
10 Years Ago January 2 1991 The first baby of 1991 born in Kosciusko Community Hospital came along at 3:32 p.m.Jan.1.Mother Kathy Wadkins, Silver Lake, and daughter Aubree Renae, are doing just fine.Aubree weighed in at 9 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 22 inches long. 25 Years Ago January 2 1976 SOUTHFIELD, Mich.- An Indiana man who is about to retire after 44 years of truck driving won the top $200,000 prize in the Michigan Lottery's weekly televised super drawing. Marion M.Truman, 60, Nappanee, said he would use his winnings to invest in retirement property.Truman's wife, Irene, cried throughout almost the entire drawing. Truman is currently employed by Super Sweet Feeds, Nappanee.
10 Years Ago June 3 1992 LAPORTE - Natalie Wallin, a member of the Kosko Kippers Gymnastics Team, captured a state YMCA gymnastics championship in the Class IV, Advanced Division held in LaPorte. Wallin scored 8.6 on the vault and 9.1 on the floor to place first in both of those events en route to the all-around championship with a total score of 33.3.Wallin, who also placed fourth on the balance beam, was crowned as the state all-around champion in her age level. 25 Years Ago June 3 1977 Navy Foreman Apprentice Frederick L.Harpham Jr., son of Frederick L.Harpham Sr., Silver Lake, has returned from an extended deployment in the western Pacific.
10 Years Ago June 4 1992 Dane Miller was presented a service award by Wayne Hendrix, president of Kosciusko Community Hospital, and Bill Fackler, chairman of the KCH board.Miller is retiring from the hospital board after serving since 1984. 25 Years Ago June 4 1977 Deloris Heffner of Ace Hardware, Warsaw, was recently awarded a Certificate of Achievement by Gary Wright, President of National Bridal Service.for successfully completing a bridal seminar program recently held at the Hyatt Regency "O'Hare" Hotel, Chicago, Ill.
10 Years Ago January 12 1991 AKRON - Akron School recently received the School Improvement Award presented by H.Dean Evans, superintendent of Indiana's Department of Education.The School Improvement Award is presented in recognition of demonstrated significant improvement in the following four areas during the 1989-90 school year: Mathematics proficiency, ISTEP total battery score, language arts proficiency and attendance rate. To qualify for the award, a school must show improvement in two or more of the four areas.Akron School demonstrated improvement in each of the four areas. 25 Years Ago January 12 1976 MILFORD - The Old Hotel, an 86-year-old downtown Milford landmark, was gutted by a five-hour fire that halted Lakeland School District buses for two hours.
10 Years Ago February 21 1994 Viva Shetty will represent area fifth- and sixth-graders in the championship match of the Kosciusko County Spelling Bee. Viva, a sixth-grader from Harrison Elementary, was declared the winner of the preliminary round after outspelling the champions for 22 other elementary schools. 25 Years Ago February 21 1979 Stuart Jackson, Milford, and Donna Weaver, Syracuse, were among 125 Hoosiers to participate in the Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmers conference in Indianapolis this month.Young farmers attended classes and discussions were held relating to the weather, public relations for farmers, marketing, estate planning and farm safety.
10 Years Ago November 7 1991 Wawasee High School recently concluded its fall sports season with its annual awards banquet.Some of the Wawasee students receiving awards are: John Medlock, Football Appreciation Award; Eric Streby, Boys' Cross County MVP; Brandee Carlson, Girls' Swimming MVP; Brandi Bray, Volleyball MVP; Angie Garner, Girls' Cross Country MVP; and Junior Cantu, Football MVP. 25 Years Ago November 7 1976 When the roll is read to mark the beginning of the next session of the Indiana Senate, there will be a familiar name but an unfamiliar face answering the call for District 13. John B.Augsburger, son of retiring Sen.John F.Augsburger, was elected Tuesday to take over the seat his father held for the past eight years.
10 Years Ago November 9 1991 Warsaw Schools Superintendent Dr.Larry Crabb will retire effective June 30, 1992.The announcement was approved by the school board. Crabb has served as superintendent since 1980, and has 31 years of experience in education. 25 Years Ago November 9 1976 Karl L.Messmore, general agent in Warsaw for the Franklin Life Insurance Co., Springfield, Ill., has been named to membership in the Franklin's $100,000 Plus Club. Messmore's qualification for the unique national honor was based on outstanding personal sales for the month, which provided his clients with more than $100,000 in permanent life insurance protection.
10 Years Ago November 12 1991 UPLAND - Christopher Kline, Warsaw, is singing bass in the Concert Chorale at Taylor University during the 1991-92 school year. Kline is the son of Mr.and Mrs.Richard Kline and a graduate of Warsaw Community High School.He is a sophomore communication studies major. 25 Years Ago November 12 1976 Don Ahrns, sales manager for Brock Manufacturing Co., Milford, has retired effective Nov.1.Ahrns has been with Brock for 14 years and previously was manager of elevator and feed bin businesses in Ohio and later in Indiana. In a recent statement, Paul M.Brembeck, president of Brock Manufacturing, praised Ahrns' efforts in customer service and his sales honesty while in charge of Brock's feed bin and grain bin sales.
10 Years Ago September 27 1993 Jeremy Cox and Heidi England were honored as Homecoming King and Queen Friday night at Tippecanoe Valley High School.The pair were saluted during the Vikings 42-0 win or Oak Hill in which Cox scored a pair of touchdowns. 25 Years Ago September 27 1978 Warsaw Postmaster Robert R.Douglas will receive the 1978 Postmaster-of-the-Year Award for the Central Region today from the Director Mail/Marketing Association at the Convention of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States in Atlanta,Ga. The award is given each year to those postmasters who have exhibited a spirit of cooperation with bulk mailers and individuals, noteworthy accomplishments as a postmaster, participation in local affairs and reputable standing as a citizen in the community.
10 Years Ago February 25 1994 Arby's Roast Beef restaurant will open a second store in Warsaw. The company plans to construct a store on North Detroit Street, just south of Sun Metal. 25 Years Ago February 25 1979 HOMESTEAD, Fla.- Michael D.Kelly, son of Melvin D.Kelly, Warsaw, has been promoted to airman first class in the U.S.Air Force. The airman, an aircraft maintenance specialist at Homestead AFB, Fla., serves with a unit of the Tactical Air Command.Airman Kelly is a 1977 graduate of Warsaw Community High School.
10 Years Ago June 11 1992 After completing more than 40 hours of classes, nine Warsaw firefighters are qualified to offer medical assistance in emergency situations. Those receiving certification are Dusty Rhoades, Duane Patterson, Matt Warren, Larry Baker, Tom Drummond, Terry Himes, Mike Rice, Kerry Stogsdill and Tom Holderman. 25 Years Ago June 11 1977 Ray E.Plummer, Warsaw, has been appointed to the external affairs committee of the Indiana Association of Certified Public Accountants. The appointment was made by Eugene H.Ewen of Highland, the association's president.
10 Years Ago June 19 1992 After devoting more than 30 years of his life to law enforcement, Jerry "J.J."Johnson is retiring. He was honored Friday with a reception in city council chambers, where he was presented with a glass-enclosed wooden case containing his service revolver and police badges, pins and a patch. 25 Years Ago June 19 1977 Marine Private First Class Daniel D.Rink, son of Mr.and Mrs.Frank Rink, Syracuse, was designated Honorman of his training unit during graduation ceremonies at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego. A 1976 graduate of Wawasee High School, he joined the Marine Corps in January 1977.