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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.
Jim Brenneman, Times-Union Sports Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

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.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

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.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Commissioners Give Nod To Voting Machine Company

MicroVote General Corp., Indianapolis, received the Kosciusko County Commissioners' approval Tuesday to sell the county new voting machines. The commissioners voted unanimously to recommend to the county council that the county purchase the voting machines from MicroVote. The county council may vote on the purchase of the machines at their next meeting, Jan.13. Clerk of the Circuit Court Sharon Christner told the commissioners she was able to work with MicroVote to get the price for 158 to 166 machines down to approximately $772,819.The company also may throw in some "free" items such as upgrades and a printer. The Help America Vote Act requires that by Jan.1, 2006, new voting machines must be in place nationwide, with no more punch card or lever systems.If the county follows proper procedure, the federal government will reimburse the county for the purchase of the equipment up to approximately $600,000.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Moore Leads Lancers To MCC Victory

WINONA LAKE -ÊWhen the Grace College and Bethel College men's basketball teams square off, it's always a battle. "It's like the old days, the old Claypool and Silver Lake games," said Grace College coach Jim Kessler."The games are usually not decided until the end.They're almost always close." And Thursday night's game was no different. But luckily for Grace, the Lancers were the ones on the winning end of the 103-99 score. And the night belonged to senior Matt Moore.Moore, who leads the Lancers and the Mid-Central Conference in assists, had a career night as he scored 27 points, dished out 10 assists and pulled down six rebounds. Bethel scored the first two baskets of the game to take a 4-0 lead.But Moore put the Lancers right back in it when he netted a three-pointer at the 18:45 mark to make the score 4-3. However, Bethel still held a lead.The Pilots kept plugging away, and before long they built an eight-point lead, 18-10.
JEN GIBSON, Times-Union Sports Editor- | July 28, 2016

Assault At Salon Tops Local Stories For 2000

At the end of the year, publications and organizations around the world make their lists of the top stories of the year. Locally, the top stories of the year include a sexual attack and suicide, a new county tax and a girls' basketball team winning the state title. The top local stories of 2000 were voted on by the staff of the Times-Union.And though there were disagreements with the outcome, unlike the presidential race this year, there will be no recounts. The top story of the year did not occur until most of it was two-thirds gone. On the morning of Sept.25, police were called to The Cutting Edge, Woodland Plaza, shortly after it opened and found Michael Joseph Beavers, 38, of Dearborn Heights, Mich., dead from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. Beavers reportedly entered the business about 9 a.m.and was inside for approximately 18 minutes before a 911 call was made.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Northridge Holds Off Wawasee's Surge

MIDDLEBURY - Friday night's game between Wawasee and Northridge wasn't expected to be close. After all, the Warriors came into the game 2-8 and winless in the NLC. Despite that, Wawasee gave the Raiders (10-1, 3-0 NLC) a scare but fell 51-45. The Warriors came out in the first quarter as the more aggresive team.Senior guard Jared Mahnensmith hit two first-quarter three-pointers, and center Brody Stipp pulled down three of his game-high 11 rebounds to help Wawasee keep pace with Northridge early. At the end of the first quarter, Wawasee trailed only 13-12. Wawasee came out in the second quarter and started to build a lead.The Warriors shot 12 of 22 in the first half, while Northridge hit 9 of 20. The Warriors came out in the second half and used their bench to help maintain their lead.Reserve Narron Graves hit his first three shots from the field.Wawasee had 18 bench points to Northridge's 2.
DAN RIORDAN, Times-Union Sports Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

A Wish For Everyone

Not long ago, somebody asked me what I would wish for if I could have one wish. Anything at all. A couple things crossed my mind immediately: Health for me and my family.The biggest house on Wawasee.A 1989 Porsche slantnose turbo (the one with the five-speed).A 1957 Gibson Flying V prototype electric guitar in mint condition in its original hardshell case.A brand new Big Dog Pitbull custom motorcycle. But before I spoke, I realized how selfish, shallow and materialistic I was being. So when I finally did open my mouth, I said: "I would just wish that everybody would get along." It sounds pretty simple, but think about what a wonderful place the world would be if everybody got along. I don't mean everybody has to agree, just get along. Sometimes I have a tough time understanding the way people behave. For example, I have looked at a Bible enough to know that, especially in the New Testament, we are taught to love our neighbor and be tolerant.
GARY GERARD, Times-Union Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016

Triton Routs Jimtown 67-39

BOURBON - The Triton Trojans got back on the winning track Saturday when they defeated Northern State Conference opponent Jimtown 67-39. After one quarter, Triton held a 16-14 lead, but the Trojans outscored the Jimmies 21-5 in the second frame to take a 37-19 lead at the half. The Triton squad scored 30 points to Jimtown's 10 in the final two quarters of play to finish the game with a 67-39 victory. Brandon Zeider and Jim Read each netted 17 points in the Triton win. The Trojans are now 6-6 overall and 2-2 in the NSC.Triton travels to Rochester Saturday. TRITON 67, JIMTOWN 39 Triton - Bell 2 0-0 4, Unterbrink 2 0-0 4, Blackford 2 0-0 4, Burnett 2 0-0 5, Salyer 1 0-0 2, Potter 2 2-2 6, Zeider 6 4-5 17, Sauer 0 2-4 2, Klingerman 0 0-0 0, Read 7 3-4 17, Moore 2 2-2 6.Totals -Ê26 13-17 67.
Times-Union Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

New Home Construction On The Rise In Warsaw

Over the past six years, the amount of new home construction in Warsaw increased dramatically, with this year's total more than seven times that of 1999. Warsaw is growing, but the ratio of new houses to population growth hasn't been established. City Planner Jeremy Skinner estimates the city expanded anywhere from 7-10 percent this year.With 400 residential lots approved for platting in 2005, even the current population growth could potentially increase, but Skinner said he doesn't likely see a large spike from recent developments. "There's two ways to look at this," Skinner said."If you look at this year's number of new subdivisions compared to previous years, then, yes, there's a boom taking place.
Joe Kirkendall, Times-Union staff writer- | July 28, 2016

Who's To Blame For The Bomb Scare?

Times-Union Managing Editor The issue of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction is troubling to me. Seems to me that any way you look at it, it's not good. If there really were no big bombs in Iraq to begin with, how in the world did we get it so wrong? And if there were big bombs in Iraq to begin with, where are they now? Spirited away into the hand of some other rogue wacko? Not many positives there. I tend to believe that we got it wrong.I think Saddam probably exaggerated his level of big bomb ownership.Or, perhaps his big bomb scientists told Saddam he had big bombs and he never really checked it out for himself. I mean, if Saddam told you to produce a big bomb, I'd guess you'd probably either produce one or tell him you did.Especially if you wanted to keep your head attached to your shoulders. Nonetheless, the fact that no big bombs were found in Iraq so far really has the Democrats chomping at the bit.
Gary [email protected] | July 28, 2016

News Views

BY GARY GERARD Times-Union Managing Editor It seems trite to write about the weather, but honestly, what in the world happened here in Indiana this past week? There were thunderstorms, tornadoes, wind, rain, snow and 50-degree temperature swings. It was driving me crazy. A week ago, on Saturday, my wife went to Indianapolis with a friend. Their daughters - one from IU and one from Ball State - met up with them for shopping and dinner. So, having the day to myself, I headed to Logansport to meet up with some old golf buddies. It was a beautiful day. A little breezy, but really mild - with temperatures in the low 70s. Of course, my golf score wasn't in the low 70s.I shot 87.That seems to be where my golf game is these days, and I'm not happy about it, but what do you do? I didn't break 80 once this year.I usually post aÊcouple rounds in the 70s.I guess I'm just not playing enough.That's it.I need to play more golf.
Gotta Love The Weather In Indiana- | July 28, 2016

The Next Generation

Despite playing in his father's police car as a child, Aaron Rovenstine didn't decide to follow in his father's footsteps until halfway through college. Al Rovenstine, Aaron's father, has served Kosciusko County as sheriff for 16 years.On Friday, Aaron will begin his first term as county sheriff. "I remember being a kid playing in his car, with the sirens and stuff.I suppose that was my first exposure," Aaron said."I went to college to go into coaching and teaching.Halfway through college, I switched my major to law enforcement." Al said it came as a shock to him when he learned of Aaron's decision. "It surprised me," he said."He got out of college and came back and started looking for a law enforcement job.I thought he was going to be a teacher or coach." As for Aaron running for sheriff, that came as another surprise to Al.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Bush Should Go Easy On Iraq Policy

I can't say I view the invasion of Iraq with quite the same level of enthusiasm as W and Vice W Dick Cheney. I completely agree that Saddam Hussein is a bad man.He's done some very bad things.He used weapons of mass destruction against people in his own country. That's just mean. By the way, when did we start calling big bombs "weapons of mass destruction"? It's a relatively new term.But there have been big bombs for more than 50 years.I guess it just sounds more sinister and ominous than "big bombs." And how much stuff does a big bomb have to be capable of destroying before it can be called a weapon of mass destruction? Is a Sidewinder or Scud missile a weapon of mass destruction? Or does it have to be a really big bomb like an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile? Because I don't think Saddam has any ICBMs.Or does it just have to be chemical, biological or nuclear? But I digress. Saddam truly is a bad man and his regime is quite repressive.
GARY GERARD, Times-Union Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016

Fast Cab Again Offers Free Rides For Revelers

This New Year's Eve may be nothing like previous years. Not only will people be celebrating a new year, they will be celebrating a new millennium. For residents within the corporate limits of Warsaw and Winona Lake, one thing will remain the same: Fast Cab Inc.'s "Save A Life" program. From 8 p.m.to 3 a.m.Dec.31, Fast Cab will provide free rides anywhere in town.A "fleet" of extra cabs will be on the road for the new year's events.The number to call is 269-2222. "Typically," said Dave Cesaretti, owner of Fast Cab Inc., "it's very busy on New Year's Eve as it is.This year it's also the millennium and on Friday." The program is sponsored by Nelson Beverages, Rex's Rendezvous, Time Out Inn, Rozella Ford Restaurant & Lounge, Warsaw Bowl, Applebee's, Warsaw Eagles, Sparkie's, Harrigan's Irish Pub, Ramada Plaza Hotel, Service Liquors, Liquid Assets, Ruby Tuesdays, Orion's, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Schrader's Auto Parts.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

On The Court...

VALLEY AT CASTON TIPOFF: 8 p.m.Saturday at Fulton COACHES: Gregg Sciarra (Valley), Craig Teagle (Caston) RECORDS: Valley 6-4, Caston 7-2 LAST GAME: Southwood 76, Valley 65; Caston 82, Whitko 73 MATCHUP: ...Valley played Tuesday, but Caston last played Jan.4 against Whitko.Valley's top scorers are Jeff Brown (18 ppg), Eric Love (11.3 ppg) and Nick Stutzman (11.0 ppg).Love has made 25 of 48 three-pointers (52 percent), and he is the only player in the TRC shooting better than 43 percent behind the three-point arc.Brown averages 8.4 rebounds per game, third best in the Three Rivers Conference.Teammate Darren Parker is tied for second in the conference with 7 assists per game.Caston's top scorers are Luke Zartman (19.9), Blake Harness (14.8) and Garrett Cain (11.1).Harness leads Caston with 9 rpg.Two Caston players - 6-foot-2-inch senior Kevin Early and 5-9 senior Ryan Zimpleman - recently quit the team.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Eaton Makes History Again, Valley Boys Still Unbeaten

ROCHESTER - One game after becoming Tippecanoe Valley's all-time leading scorer, 6-foot-4 senior Trey Eaton made history again at Three Rivers Conference rival Rochester Friday, dropping in a school record 51 points to lead the Vikings to a 71-66 win in overtime. Valley, ranked third in Class 3A, improved to 12-0 overall and 3-0 in the TRC, while Rochester fell to 3-7 and 1-2. Eaton, who broke Ron Dittman's record of 50 set back in 1975, knotted the game at 58 with a pair of free throws with eight seconds in regulation.He then scored 10 in the overtime period, including an 8-of-8 performance at the charity stripe, to lift Valley to the win. Included in Eaton's school record 51 points were six three-pointers and a 19-of-19 effort at the free throw line.In Valley's last four games, Eaton has scored 32, 34, 38 and 51 points, an average of 38.8 points per contest.
Times-Union Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Tigers Conquered By Concord

In the end, Concord's varsity boys basketball team had a little more. Playing in the Tiger Den for the first time in an opposing team's uniform, 5-foot-8 Minutemen senior Michael Moore hit three clutch free throws in the final 27 seconds Friday, helping class 4A No.10 Concord to a 51-43 win over host Warsaw. Moore grew up in Warsaw and was the Tigers' pint-sized point guard the past two varsity seasons before transferring over the summer and becoming Concord's court general. He finished the game with eight points and was just 2 of 9 from the field, 0 of 5 from the three-point line, but when the game was on the line late he cashed in from the charity stripe.
Dale Hubler, Times-Union Sports Editor- | July 28, 2016

Anti-Leak Law Would Give Government Too Much Power

I have to agree with the W administration's position on the proposed "leaks law." Sen.Richard Shelby, from Alabama, is the ranking Republican member on the Intelligence Committee. He has been on a mission to pass a law criminalizing all leaks of classified information. On Wednesday, the Intelligence Committee scheduled a rare public hearing.Attorney General John Ashcroft and CIA Director George Tenet were supposed to testify. But the hearing was scuttled at the last minute after W's guys told Shelby the administration wouldn't support the bill. Inevitably, if the hearing went on as scheduled, the press would have asked the administration for comment. Shelby, realizing the politics of the matter, bagged the public hearing. But Shelby is not deterred.
GARY GERARD, Times-Union Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016

George W. Is One Smart Cookie

It looks as if the media is out to Quaylize George W.Bush. You know, make him look stupid. A couple weeks ago a reporter blindsided George W.with questions about foreign leaders that Madeleine Albright probably couldn't have answered. Bush couldn't name Pervaiz Musharraf, the leader of Pakistan.He also missed Aslan Maskhadov, of Chechnya, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, of India. He got Taiwanese leader Lee Teng-hui.He said, "Lee." I guess this really doesn't bother me that much.I haven't made up my mind about George W., the candidate, but the ambush questioning by the Boston television reporter certainly didn't have much of an impact on me. Let's face it.The reporter engineered a quiz for Bush to fail.And fail he did.Frankly, I was more disappointed that Bush allowed himself to be drawn into the quiz than that he flunked it.
GARY GERARD, Times-Union Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016
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