Remember When Dec. 3

10 Years Ago Dec.3 1987 Chad Tucker, Mentone, was recently recognized by DeKalb-Pfizer Genetics for his ability to estimate crop yields.Tucker was the winner in the company's "Eye For Yield" contest held in conjunction with a field day at Lloyd Tillman farm, Mentone. 25 Years Ago Dec.3 1972 Harley O.Rice, Warsaw, construction electric crew supervisor with Northern Indiana Public Service Company, has announced his retirement from the utility.Rice, a graduate of Rochester High School, started with NIPSCO in 1949 as a mechanic "B."Other promotions include mechanic "A" and later mechanic foreman in 1950 and construction crew supervisor in 1951.

Remember When Dec. 13

10 Years Ago Dec.13 1987 Janelle Sou, age seven, a second grader at Warsaw Christian School, was the winner of a jar of candy corn and candy pumpkins recently at the Warsaw Community Public Library.Janelle guessed there were 258 candies in the jar; the actual count was 260, so she was the closest.The second-closest guess was 265. 25 Years Ago Dec.13 1972 U.S.Air Force Sergeant David K.Marnett, son of Mr.and Mrs.C.H.Barnett of 707 W.Center St., Warsaw, has arrived for duty at Fort George G.Meade, Md.Sergeant Barnett, a communications analysis specialist, is assigned to the 6970th Air Base Group of the U.S.Air Force Security Service which provides security for Air Force global communications systems.He previously served at Chicksand RAF Station, England.

Remember When April 3

10 Years Ago April 3 1987 As a prank on their father, Bruce Petro, the Petro brothers, Bob and Steve, erected a "No Left Turn" sign on the small road between their two dealerships.While stories say Bruce Petro isn't mad, the two brothers feel they'd better have eyes in the backs of their heads. 25 Years Ago April 3 1972 There were more than 80 contestants in the second annual roller skating marathon at The Wheel in Winona Lake.This year's marathon is expected to last at least 30 hours before the contestants call a halt to the festivities.

Remember When Dec. 1

10 Years Ago Dec.1 1987 Larry Bair was sworn in as a Warsaw School Board member Monday night by board attorney Max Reed.Bair replaces Richard Gallentine, who resigned earlier this year because of a transfer to Illinois at his employment. 25 Years Ago Dec.1 1972 Mayor Paul "Mike" Hodges annouced today that city officials plan to open the limited access road extending into the Lakes Village Shopping Center east of Warsaw late today.The access road, which was left following construction of the new U.S.30 bypass, will permit vehicles to travel to and from the shopping center without using the new bypass.

Remember When June 18

10 Years Ago June 18 1988 Brad Gerstner will represent Wawasee High School in the Senate section of Congress at the National Forensics League competition in Nashville, Tenn.Gerstner is the first student on Wawasee's history to qualify for the National Speech and Debate Tournament. 25 Years Ago June 18 1973 The 30th anniversary of the Unique Bake Shop, 107 S.Buffalo St., is being observed this week.Mrs.Helen Smith operates the business, which features fine pastries and breads.The bake shop was founded in 1929 by Tony Mathia.Mrs.Smith and her husband, Russell, purchased the business June 14, 1943.

Remember When March 6

10 Years Ago March 6 1996 During Mentone Elementary School's career week, students were asked to dress appropriately for the career they would like to pursue.Chris Starky, who plans to become principal at Mentone Elementary, wore his suit and tie and tried sitting in principal Jon Parker's chair.As Chris is only 6 years old, however, Parker need not worry about his job just yet. 25 Years Ago March 6 1981 Dr.Vance A.Yoder, Grace College academic dean, announced there were three dean's list students from the immediate Warsaw area for the fall semester of 1980.

Remember When June 15

10 Years Ago June 15 1988 Rob Boley is a retired vice president of First National Bank in Warsaw, but recently he shed his hometown cares and served as an intern to Congressman John Hiler.Boley and his wife, Mildred, spent a week in Washington, D.C.Boley was among approximately 200 others seniors from congressional districts nationwide asked to serve this spring.

Remember When December 24

10 Years Ago December 24 1988 Madison Elementary School students share their perceptions of Santa Claus. Joey Cutler (Florell Finley's class) - "He brings toys from the North Pole and he goes to boys' and girls' homes.He has a sleigh and reindeers.- That's all" Haley Deaton (Cindy Snyder's class) - "He'd have a white beard and a cherry nose and rosy cheeks.He goes down the chimney with toys on his back." 25 Years Ago December 24 1973 Christmas Day will be something special for Brandon Cade Shirey, son of Mr.and Mrs.Steve Shirey of Rt.2, Milford.The youngster can hardly wait because Tuesday will be his first birthday.Brandon was born on Christmas Day 1972 - at 3:35 p.m.in Murphy Medical Center.

Remember When October 30

10 Years Ago October 30 1996 Area firefighters were honored recently during the annual Kosciusko County Firemen's Association Fish Fry and Banquet.Steve Mellott of the Mentone Fire Department was named Fireman of the Year; Frank Hoffer of the Atwood Fire Department received the Service Award; and Chief Mike Harman accepted the Community Service Award on behalf of the Atwood Fire Department.

Remember When March 18

10 Years Ago March 18 1987 The retiring Moriartys say they don't know where the last 29 years went as they reflect on running the only grocery store in Tippecanoe.As they talk and share stories it becomes obvious that they really enjoyed running their small-town store and serving local people. 25 Years Ago March 18 1972 Syracuse sixth-grader Libby Alberts spelled the word "configurate" correctly and captured the fifth-sixth grade county spelling title.

Valley Cruises In Carr's Return

AKRON - The last time Ryleigh Carr suited up for Tony Stesiak's Rochester Zebras girls basketball team, it resulted in a 45-23 win over Culver on November 30.Since that point, Carr has been sidelined with a case of mononucleosis that landed the 5-foot-7 junior in the hospital. Carr, now fully recovered, made her return against backyard rival Valley Saturday night and saw three Vikings score in double digits as Valley won handily, 55-37. The Vikings' Kara Kramer overcame foul trouble to lead Valley with 17 points. Kramer scored nine points in a first quarter that saw the Vikings jump out to a 22-9 lead.Valley was balanced in the scoring department all evening, never so much as the opening quarter, with five different players putting points on the board for head coach Gary Teel. Teel and Co.experienced not only a balanced attack but also one that was consistent. "Tonight we shot the ball a lot better than we did against NorthWood," said Teel.

On The Court

MANCHESTER AT OAK HILL TIPOFF: 8 p.m.Friday at Converse COACHES: Gary Goshert (Manchester), Bryan Alexander (Oak Hill) RECORDS: Manchester 5-3, 2-0 TRC; Oak Hill 1-1 TRC LAST GAME: Manchester 67, Wabash 56 MATCHUP: ...In a game post-New Year's Three Rivers Conference matchup, an overachieving Squire squad goes up against an almost underachieving Eagle team.Two injured players, Brandon Reimer and Jon Price, return for the Squires.For Oak Hill, Jared Odle is third in the state in scoring at 30.8 points per game.

Beer Reflects On 12 Years Of Governing

As usual, Maurie Beer came to the commissioner's meeting last Monday dressed impeccably. The elder Kosciusko County leader wore a pin-striped shirt with a floral tie tucked underneath a green suit jacket that appeared tailor made. The color green carried an ironic coincidence last Monday as Beer attended his last meeting as a Kosciusko County commissioner. After an estimated 300 meetings, Beer's perspective of county government has matured since his first session 12 years ago. "Back then, I was pretty green," Beer said during a break in the commissioner's meeting, adding that he knew little about zoning issues when the topic came up at his first meeting. But Beer caught on, and became known for sticking up for the common man. That was best illustrated this year when a Milford company announced plans for a major expansion of its plant and coincided it with requests to widen nearby roads.

On The Court Basketball Previews

Warsaw Boys Top Goshen, Stay Perfect In NLC Play

Friday night's Northern Lakes Conference game between the Warsaw Tigers and the Goshen Redskins was not the prettiest game of the season, but Warsaw coach Doug Ogle was pleased with the outcome. "Although we won the game," said Ogle after his team's 45-35 win over Goshen, "I thought we could have played better." Goshen's Andrew Bartley opened the game with a basket at the 6:21 mark to put the Redskins up 2-0. However, the Goshen lead didn't last long as Warsaw senior Mark Sherman hit back-to-back baskets to give the Tigers a 4-2 advantage. A bucket by Goshen's Scan Farver tied the score at 4-all, but then Sherman struck again to put Warsaw up 6-4. Redskin sophomore Andy Overpeck scored a basket at the 2:29 mark to knot the score at 6, and that's where the team remained until the second stanza. Farver and Jeremy Woodford scored the first four points of the second frame to give Goshen a 10-6 lead with 6:06 left in the first half.

OK, OK, So I'll Wear My Seat Belt

Perhaps you saw my name in the Court News section of the newspaper recently. You see, I got pinched for a seat belt violation. I was rolling down Center Street, just having left Ace Hardware and headed for the Times-Union. I saw an officer - who will remain nameless - pull up to Center from a side street.I smiled and waved as I drove by.(I always smile and wave at cops.I don't know why.It just seems like the right thing to do.They're public servants.It's a bit of a thankless task, being a cop.) Anyway, imagine my surprise when the officer pulls out, falls in behind me and flips on the blinky lights. I immediately came to the conclusion that he probably wasn't pulling me over to wave back. I wasn't sure right away why I was being pulled over, but as he was walking up to my car it dawned on me - I wasn't wearing my seat belt.

Welcome to the new economy.

Sometimes we get tugged away from the free market by government regulation, but all in all, our economic system pretty much rules the world. But I've been noticing some unsettling trends in business practices. First there were all the Enron, Tyco, Global Crossings, WorldCom fiascos.You know, all the under-reporting of debt and over-reporting of income to artificially inflate stock prices. Lots of stockholders lost lots of money in those companies. Of course this was followed closely by the Arthur Andersen accounting foibles, where that firm apparently went along with a lot of the under-reporting and over-reporting. That's really too bad. It tends to give capitalism a bad name.It makes CEOs look awful greedy. And I would like to point out at this juncture that the vast majority of CEOs out there are not greedy money grubbers.

Tiger Grapplers Rough Up Plymouth

PLYMOUTH - A hard-working Warsaw Tiger wrestling team beat up on Plymouth, winning eight of 12 matches with six falls and two major decisions Tuesday to score a 50-21 win. Assistant coach Anthony Boley pointed to a good week of practice, saying, "After reviewing our performance from the Mishawaka tournament, we adjusted some fine points and worked on refining technique." In the Northern Lakes Conference contest at Plymouth, wrestling opened at 160 pounds, with Blake Deaton falling to Jake Clough in an 11-2 major decision.Tom Lowe (171) gave the Tigers a lead they would never relinquish when he racked up a 14-1 major decision against Coty Singleton.Lowe scored most of his points with four nearfalls, but could not score a fall.

Squires Fall 62-53

NORTH MANCHESTER -ÊAfter practicing with as few as 10 players on the JV and varsity squads due to illness last week, the Manchester Squires had to face a conference opponent Friday and a tough Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger squad Saturday. The Squires were hoping to bounce back against Dwenger after falling to North Miami, but that was not in the cards.Manchester (6-5) fell 62-53 to the Saints. Manchester jumped out to an early 6-2 lead, but Dwenger fought back to tie the score at 6-6.A steal by Jon Filler led to a basket by Mike Hopen and an 8-6 Dwenger lead. However, the Squires were not ready to give in.Chris Lochner netted a basket to tie the score at 8-8, and then Anthony Frieden sank two charity shots and then netted a basket to build a 12-8 lead. But then Dwenger started to make a run.The Saints outscored the Squires 9-2 in the final 2:30 of the first quarter to take a 17-14 lead into the second frame.

0-10 Southwood Wins First Against Valley

AKRON - After falling on the floor in the third quarter of play against Tippecanoe Valley Thursday, Southwood' Brooke McKee asked for a towel to dry the floor. "She does everything," said Southwood coach Rod Cole with a grin."She shoots, she rebounds, and she even wipes up the floor." McKee did everything right when she scored 12 points and pulled down seven rebounds Thursday and led the Knights girls basketball team to its first win of the season 40-39 over Valley. In the first quarter, baskets were few and far between as both teams combined for more turnovers than points.Lynette Wilcox led the Vikings, scoring six of their eight points in the period. At the end of the first stanza, Valley held an 8-5 lead, and the Vikings and Knights had combined for 17 turnovers in the quarter.