- Wilcoxson Defended - Wrestling - Roemer Responds - Catholic Response - CCAC Wilcoxson Defended Editor, Times-Union: The front page headlines on Brent Wilcoxson in Tuesday's newspaper smacked largely of scandal.To put it bluntly, I am disappointed with those stonethrowing Winona Lake residents who asked not to be identified.I don't know Mr.Wilcoxson, but I do know of him.I have long admired his passion for Winona Lake and the energy he expends for the benefit of that community. Winona Lake is not what it used to be.It has already lost one of it's most significant landmarks, The Sawdust Trail of the Billy Sunday Tabernacle.Bible conferences are no longer attracted to the area, purging another part of its character.
- Awards - Taco Neck - Legion Dispute - Kolbe Questioned - Ice Rink Awards Editor, Times-Union: It was our pleasure as an athletic department to honor our scholar-athletes for the 1996-97 school year.These young adults excelled in the classroom and in their respective sports.These athletes maintained a cumulative 8.0 and above grade point average while representing Tippecanoe Valley.This year we recognized 107 student-athletes who achieved this status. Congratulations on a job well done. Duane Burkhart, A.D. Scott Bibler, Assistant A.D.
New Year's Eve is one of the biggest drinking days of the year, and a local taxi company is again offering free rides to assure people get home safely.
- Accident - Farm Ground Accident Editor, Times-Union: This letter concerns the accident that happened June 7 at 1:28 a.m.at the corner of Cook and Sheridan streets.My husband and I happened to be up at that hour, as was our neighbor.We all heard him fly by our houses ] and I mean fly.Why is it that he wasn't charged with reckless driving, driving through a stop sign and fleeing the scene of an accident? Evidently, we have to wait until someone is killed before any action is taken.The man had no license, no insurance and no plates.Yet he was let off with a slap on the hand.Is this how our city is going to handle people who could easily have taken an innocent life? This wasn't justice and it certainly wasn't a joke.I for one am tired of the court system being so lenient on dangerous individuals.
Eliminate Property TaxesProperty taxes are a perennial lien against private property ownership, justified by the need for revenue. Indiana uses an arbitrary "state equalized value" system which, in effect, presumes that every home was built this year or is comparable to a home that sold nearby in the recent past.
10 Years Ago February 14 1998 Sacred Heart Elementary won the American Conference volleyball championship with a 6-1 mark this year. Players are Amy Krizmanich, Hannah Dillon, Katie Grossnickle, Jodie Lieffring, Gabriella Schlitt, Amanda Wiley, Claire List, Katrina Bonahoom, Lindsay Wiley, Jessica Hollar, Hilary Robinson, Carrie Lanoue, Brandy Allen. Chelsea Clemens, Michelle DeGeeter, Camerin Carboneau, Jessica Davis, Kara Armino and Lauren Kreager. Coaches are Lili Polk and Jeanine DeGeeter and manager is Holly Durcholz. 25 Years Ago February 14 1983 POTPOURRI - Back Home - Winona Lake's Frances and Dayton Wys back home following five weeks in sunny California, where among other things, they went to see the recommissioning of the USS New Jersey, featuring President Reagan as the speaker. The local couple was treated to a tour of the ship and dinner. Son-in-law Richard Jones is serving on the New Jersey. Daughter Patti is expecting to make the Wys' grandparents in August. 50 Years Ago February 14 1958 Warsaw residents saw the Russian satellite, "Sputnik II," at about 5:09 a.m. The satellite was visible for approximately a minute and a half as it glowed with the reflection of the sun. It traveled from south to north in the eastern skies about 150 miles above the earth. 75 Years Ago February 14 1933 Chapman Lake vicinity today (Jan. 9) won the local cold weather trophy perhaps for all time. James Stoneburner reported 26 below as did Lewis Shroyer, while Carl Shroyer came through with comparatively warm 23 below zero.
Roger Umbaugh, president of the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation, visited the Kosciusko Redevelopment Commission Thursday to talk about combining efforts.
WINONA LAKE - About 30 local not-for-profit organizations gathered Tuesday at Rodeheaver Auditorium to meet area leaders, potential board members and volunteers.
SILVER LAKE - A yearly grant of up to $500 will be awarded by the Silver Lake Lions Club.The club reserves the right to split the scholarship money between two or more people.
Services for Jane Valentine-Erwin, 89, of 108 Grace Village Drive, Winona Lake, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Grace Village Chapel-Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, with Pastor Jerry Yoder officiating and with a Lambda Chi Omega Sorority Ritual.