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With each passing day this week, the news from New Orleans just keeps getting worse. At first, on Monday morning, it seemed as if Katrina had weakened enough to spare a major disaster on the Gulf Coast. But it didn't take long Monday to realize that this was a very grave situation indeed. By Tuesday, it was clear that this was a catastrophe - a disaster of epic proportions. By Thursday, I was able to view digital satellite photos of New Orleans before and after Katrina. The damage illustrated in those photos - found on digitalglobe.com - is unimaginable. Thousands and thousands of homes and businesses under water in New Orleans.Miles and miles of coastline wiped clean by storm surge. Entire coastal towns flattened and swept away. The scope of the damage is incredible.The storm surge was measured at 29 feet, the largest in history.
GARY GERARD, Times-Union Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016

Warriors Wake Up Vs. Vikings

MENTONE - The defining moment of Thursday's girls basketball game between Wawasee and Valley came on the first play of the second half. Trailing 23-20, Tippecanoe Valley got onto the floor first after the break and set up under the Wawasee basket.The Warriors, who stepped onto the floor late, just assumed that they were playing defense on that side of the floor.However, when Valley inbounded the ball to Rhonda Doud, she simply turned around and walked in for an easy basket to cut the lead to one point. However, Wawasee woke up after that play and went on a 10-1 run to take a 33-23 lead and held off Valley late for the 51-43 victory that pulled the Warriors to .500 on the season with their second straight win. Valley did a good job on Wawasee leading scorer Lydia Carpenter, holding her to 10 points, six of those in the second quarter, and four rebounds.According to Wawasee head coach Mark Sumpter, Carpenter didn't have much of a chance to accomplish much inside.
Jason Knavel, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

'Grinch' Actress Visits Warsaw Family

Right off, you know she looks familiar but you may not be able to place where you know her from. You ask her name and she tells you it's Mindy Sterling.If that doesn't ring a bell, she may then tell you she was "Frau," one of Dr.Evil's sidekicks in the blockbuster comedy "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" and the sequel, "The Spy Who Shagged Me," with Mike Myers. She was also in "Drop Dead Gorgeous," with Kirsten Dunst and Kirstie Alley, and played one of the "biddies" in "Dr.Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas," with Jim Carrey. Instantly you recognize her and a smile comes to your face. Sterling is married to 1974 Warsaw graduate Brian Gadson.They have a 6-year-old son, live in California and were in Warsaw this week visiting Gadson's family for the holidays. Over a cup of coffee at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Sterling discussed her movie career, her co-stars and her visits to Warsaw.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Fast Cabs Offers Free Rides For Partyers

For all you Warsaw partygoers planning to dance and drink the night away New Year's Eve, you can quit arguing over who is going to be the designated driver. Fast Cabs Inc.will do its annual free ride program New Year's Eve in honor of the festivities to help prevent drunk driving and accidents, said Fast Cabs president David Cesaretti. The free ride program is made possible by several sponsors who donate money to help pay for the cost of the rides.The sponsors are the following: Nelson Beverage, Rex's Rendezvous, Big Daddy's, Eagle's, Warsaw Bowl, Rozella Ford Golf Course, Ruby Tuesday, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Warsaw, American Legion, Ramada Inn and Applebee's. Cesaretti said it's nice of these businesses to donate money for this program.Cesaretti said Fast Cabs has been giving free rides on New Year's Eve for more than a decade. "That's only with the generosity of these vendors," he said.
ANITA WEISHEIT, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Federal Worker In Hot Water Over Sex

You probably never heard of Barbara Battalino. I hadn't either until Rich Burkett popped in with some information about her. You may remember Burkett.The Warsaw resident ran for Congress against Tim Roemer a couple times.He lost. Of all the politicians or would-be politicians I have known, Burkett has about the best grasp of the issues. You may not agree with what Burkett says, but he can back it up.If you get into a political argument with Burkett, you will likely lose. And he knows more about the workings of Congress than most congressmen. So anyway, Burkett brings me this little ditty about this Battalino woman and I think it is worth sharing with our readers.So I surfed up an article on the Internet written by Nicole LeFavour for the Boise Weekly. Here goes: Barbara Battalino is a psychiatrist. She worked in a Veterans Administration hospital in Boise, Idaho.
GARY GERARD, Times-Union Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016

On The Court

NORTHWOOD AT WARSAW TIPOFF: 8 p.m.Friday at the Tiger Den COACHES: Dan Gunn (NorthWood), Al Rhodes (Warsaw) RECORDS: NorthWood 3-5, 0-0 NLC; Warsaw 10-2, 3-0 NLC LAST GAME: NorthWood 45, Wawasee 41; Warsaw 92, Gary Wallace 78 MATCHUP: ...Warsaw and NorthWood are in similar situations, having not played a lot in the past three weeks.The Tigers have just one game under their belts since Dec.28, and the Panthers, because of postponements, have not played since the end of December in the Goshen Holiday Tournament.Warsaw is coming off a brutal game with Gary Wallace on Tuesday where the Hornets fouled the Tigers 47 times and sent them to the line for 75 free throws, second-most all-time in the nation.Warsaw converted on only 44 of those freebies.Tom Krizmanich leads Warsaw with 17.5 points per game and 7.5 rebounds a contest.Bobby Brown, not the singer, paces NorthWood with 18.2 ppg.Mitch Walters is adding 12.5 ppg.
Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

A 'Noble' Effort From Wawasee Boys Harriers

SYRACUSE - Dave Stookey knew it has been a while, but how long exactly he didn't know.Brian Shepherd figured it has been at least 10 years. Wawasee's boys cross country team beat West Noble 27-28 in a Thursday meet. "This is my eighth year," Shepherd, West Noble's cross country coach, said."I know it's been at least 10 years since we lost to them." "You don't know how long it's been since we beat them," Stookey said."I'd have to go look at the books.This is as close as you can get.There's other people I'd rather beat, but I'll take it." While Shepherd had the results figured in his head as soon as the race ended, Stookey wasn't so sure.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Veteran Triton Volleyball Team Eyes A Deep Tournament Run

BOURBON -ÊThis year's volleyball players at Triton know what they want. And right now they are concentrating on how they will get it. After winning the Northern State Conference, the sectional and the first game of the regional last year, the Trojans are not ready to give in without a good fight this season.Although just three seniors, Emily Yankovich, Missy Nifong and Kristi Sechrist, graduated from last year's regional runner-up team, Yankovich and Nifong were starters.Yankovich was not only a starter, she was the team's most valuable player as well. However, only two starters graduated, so that leaves several returners with valuable experience, and the girls at Triton want to improve upon their performance last season.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Wawasee Golfers Look To Win For Coach

SYRACUSE - When Wawasee's golf team competes at the state meet for the first time in school history Wednesday, there will be a big change in the coaching staff. Head coach Don Deck, who has worked to bring the program to where it is for the past five years, will not be at the state meet because of health concerns.Stepping into his spot at the meet will be assistant coach Steve Dodds and his right-hand man will now be Terry Skaggs. Deck has missed three matches this year because of varying heart problems, and while his health will be on the minds of his five golfers at the state meet, the "win one for the Gipper" mentality will be a factor.
Jason Knavel, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Whitko Names Sands Girls Basketball Coach

PIERCETON -ÊIf Mike Sands lasts three days as Whitko girls basketball coach, he will have lasted one more day than previous coach Lenny Krebs. Krebs, hired as Whitko varsity girls basketball coach June 21, resigned June 23.He decided to remain in the NorthWood school system after administrators told him he could be an assistant high school boys basketball coach. At Monday's board meeting, Whitko hired Sands to replace Krebs. The middle-aged Sands is slim, has a deep tan and thick black hair streaked with gray.He has a small mustache, and compared to his tan, his teeth are so white they glow.It is hard to interview him because several school board members stop to shake his hand to congratulate him.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Holterman Makes All-Star Pitch

Wawasee graduate Rod Holterman will compete in the North-South All-Star game at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion on Saturday and Sunday. Holterman was named as a second-team all-state performer after an 11-4 season in which he helped the Warriors reach the regional for the first time since 1993. For Holterman it was all about honor. "It's quite an honor to be named second team all-state.It's a dream come true.As a kid, you always want to be one of the best players in the state.Personally, I don't think I am." Holterman was not named to the team because of his superb record alone.He also had a 1.28 ERA and struck out 132 batters in 93 innings, while only walking 17 hitters.
Jason Knavel, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Whitko To Hire Coach Monday

Whitko plans to hire its second varsity girls basketball coach in less than a month. On June 21, Whitko hired 25-year-old Lenny Krebs as its girls varsity basketball coach.Two days later, Krebs called Whitko Athletic Director John Mohr and told him he did not want the job.Krebs never signed a contract with Whitko.He didn't take the Whitko job and sent Mohr looking for a replacement. Mohr went back to the original list of candidates -Ê"10 to 20 of them," he said.He has one candidate in mind, and he will recommend him or her to the school board at Monday's school board meeting.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Golf Team Hits Road, Finds Stroke

NORTH MANCHESTER - Two days ago, the Warsaw Tiger golf team shot a 214 in a loss at Rozella Ford, its home course.But that score was inflated, Warsaw coach Bob Turner said, because the grass is extremely thick at Rozella now, making the course more difficult than usual.Get us on a different course, Turner said, and our scores will be better. Sure enough, Turner was right. The Tigers were on the road Tuesday night and were probably glad to play on a different course.Their scores backed up what Turner said - Warsaw beat Whitko 199-265 at Sycamore Golf Club, Whitko's home course. Senior Tricia Suchecki fired a 47 on the par 36 course to lead Warsaw.She parred the fourth and eighth holes.Close behind her was Amy Landis, who shot a 48.Landis birdied the second hole.Julie Arnold and Brooke Westover each added 52s.Arnold parred the seventh hole.Freshman April Turner shot a 60, but her score was dropped from the team total.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Triton Drops Tennis Opener

BOURBON - During a break in the third set of the last match of the day, first-year Triton tennis coach Janet Beam talked with singles player Kevin Escapule. She took his racket and demonstrated a swing, pointing at her right shoulder. Then she strode back to the sidelines to watch as Escapule resumed his match. Escapule ended up losing his match, and Triton ended up losing the Tuesday match to Mishawaka, 3-2. But there's a couple of things you should know about Escapule.This is his first year on Triton's tennis team.As a senior.At the varsity level.In the No.3 singles slot. None of this mattered, as he hounded Mishawaka's Matt Grecco in a match that lasted more than two hours.Grecco won, but it took a 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 effort.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

To Lori Miller, Life Is Lived On The Edge

Anita Miller wanted to be able to look at daughter Lori's pictures whenever she wanted, without having to root through photo albums. So what she did was hang the pictures in the hall.Down one hallway, turn right, and down another. Anita walks you through the hall, pointing at the pictures.There Lori is riding a horse.There Lori is roller skating.There Lori is water skiing, snow skiing.There she is parasailing.Oh, and there she is rock climbing. "The Hall of Fame," Lori says a friend calls it. Says Anita: "She's done it all." Lori Miller is 23.But there's something else you should know about Lori Miller.She's battled cancer three times, and she's blind.Has been since she was 2 years old. "I take life on as a challenge," she says."Anything on the edge." "Don't tell her she can't do anything," Anita says.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Tiger Kickers Not Rebuilding, Just Reloading

Take a semistate team.Get rid of four of the team's six defensive and midfield players, its goalie and a handful of its top scorers.Stripped to the bare minimum, how much could be expected from a team like that? Another trip to the the semistate? Warsaw Community High School boys soccer coach Corey Rose, in his fifth season at the helm, sees the possibility of another regional championship on the horizon for his squad. "I thought this was going to be a rebuilding year," Rose said."But we've had some surprises.We're going to be right back there again." With the graduation of Matt Brown, Brett Dickerson, David Gehrke, Phil Hood, Dan Ropte, Matt Burgher and more, not many would be surprised if this Tiger team bowed out early in the sectional after a less than sterling regular season.Rose would be surprised, though.
Jason Knavel, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Pitching, Defense Spark Warsaw Softball

Before Warsaw's softball team took the field in Monday's sectional game against Concord, the players broke their huddle in front of their dugout by shouting, "a lot of hits." The Tigers got enough hits.And a solid pitching performance from starter Shanna Smith.And sparkling defense. What they also had was a 6-0 first-round win in the Warsaw 3A Sectional opener.They played the seven-inning game in a tidy 90 minutes. "If we play like we did tonight," Warsaw coach Craig Helfrich would say afterward, "it will be tough to beat us in the sectional. "We got good hitting, pitching and defense.It's the first time all year we put all three together in a game like that." The Tiger offense wasted no time putting a crooked number on the board in the bottom of the first inning, scoring four runs.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Tigers Walk To Win

Craig Helfrich doubled as a spin doctor this week. He had his regular duties of coaching Warsaw's softball team on the field in the sectional.Off the field, he had to persuade his players they could beat sectional heavyweight 23-5-1 Elkhart Memorial. So Helfrich created a bunker mentality for his team.Us against the world.Nobody is giving us respect.Nobody believes we can beat Elkhart Memorial.Prove the doubters wrong. Publicly, Helfrich mentioned often how everyone already had handed Elkhart Memorial the sectional title.Privately, he told his players they had a good chance to knock off Memorial. Warsaw, now 19-11, stunned the heavyweight with a 2-1 win in Tuesday's second-round game.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Spikers Chase After 8th Straight NLC Title

Last year Warsaw's volleyball team won its seventh straight Northern Lakes Conference title and advanced to the semistate. The Tigers were 24-15 overall and 5-1 in the NLC. Three stars graduated off that Warsaw team - setter Melissa Bolles, Sarah Calhoun and Lisa Estep.Role players Sheila Whitaker, Jahna Swanson and Ann Fribley also graduated. But head coach Jamie Byron believes she has talented players who can keep Warsaw rolling. "We really do have experienced people coming back," she said."Nancy Mason was on varsity last year, but she was injured quite a bit and didn't get to play a whole lot.She played club (volleyball) all winter and spring.She's one of our top middles.She's been really sharp.We have Alyssa Raphael, another middle, Shanna Smith on the left side, Carla Bailey and Jessica Zaugg.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Pitching Carries Triton To Title

INDIANAPOLIS -ÊEveryone on Triton's team did it, from 15-year-old players Todd Blackford and Braxton Barton to 56-year-old volunteer coach Dave Shively. Every baseball player and coach bleached his hair blond in a display of team unity. "The kids kept saying we were gonna do it, we were gonna do it," Triton coach Jim Shively said."I was the first coach to do it, and once I did, the other coaches wanted to." Including his dad, Dave. It's unlikely Bethel's players on its 1990 NCCAA championship baseball team all dyed their hair blond.But Jim Shively, a right fielder on that team, was able to share with his players what it takes to win a title. "I told them I had been there and that they don't have to try to do anything special," he said."That's the way it was with that Bethel team.We just had to play the way we normally played.We knew we were good.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016
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