Tiger Cheerleader Potts To Continue At IWU
Tiger senior cheerleader Brooklyn Potts has chosen to attend Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion next school year and join the Wildcats' cheerleading program.
Warsaw's Menzie Chooses Bethel College For Track & Field
Warsaw Lady Tigers track and field senior Kendall Menzie signed her letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic career at Bethel College this fall.
Leamon To Cheer For IWU
Warsaw senior cheerleader Morgan Leamon made it official signing an intent to cheer at Indiana Wesleyan University this fall. Leamon is a seven-letter varsity cheerleader for the Tigers, competing in three state championships for competition squad, highlighted by a fourth- and a fifth-place performance finish. Leamon received the Tiger Award for her junior year.
Wawasee Wrestlers Look To End Careers In Style
SYRACUSE - Michael Jordan hit the last shot he ever took.It won him his sixth NBA championship. In 1960, batting for the last time ever, Ted Williams hit a home run. Providing that he retires, John Elway will have won Super Bowl championships in his final two seasons. When all of the aforementioned exited their sports for the final time, they went out in style.This weekend Wawasee seniors Kevin Carr, Chet Wortinger and Jamie Salazar will wrestle their last matches of their high school careers.They have the opportunity to leave Indianapolis' Market Square Arena with a state championship. "They're all seniors," said Wawasee coach Kevin Taylor, "it's a bittersweet thing.It all comes to an end this year and their last high school matches will be at the state meet." Not only will it be the last time these three wrestle in high school but it also marks the last state meet to be held at Market Square arena, making it that much sweeter.
Remember When 3.7.08
10 Years Ago March 7 1998 Maurice McDaniel of Atwood will celebrate his 80th birthday March 15 at the Atwood Civic Center. Born and raised in the Orion community, McDaniel attended Harrison Community School and graduated from Atwood High School in 1937. He is a retired farmer and associated with Mac's Eggs. 25 Years Ago March 7 1983 POTPOURRI - Hall Of Fame - Longtime area bowler and former Winona Lake postmaster Phil Laurien to be inducted into the Indiana Bowling Association Hall of Fame in special ceremonies in Columbus. Laurien, who has bowled more than 75 years, is still very active on the lanes. 50 Years Ago March 7 1958 Before the Paul Lattas left Warsaw for a visit with relatives and friends in California, Betty Lu sent us a story about a cow who actually flew a kite. Seems a youngster put his ball of kite string on the ground for a moment. A curious cow grazing nearby in the field sniffed the string, then swallowed the whole reel. Passing motorists stopped, gazed in astonishment. Sorry, we won't know until Betty gets back how the predicament was remedied. 75 Years Ago March 7 1933 Only one of the Warsaw drug stores has so far ordered its liquor supply for 1933 under the new liquor medicinal law. This store ordered 480 pints. The whisky, which will be handled by drug stores, can only be secured for "medicinal" purposes on a doctor's prescription.
Remember When 11.3.2009
10 Years Ago November 3 1999 The Warsaw Wave U-12 boys soccer team traveled to Brownsburg on Halloween weekend to participate in the Brownsburg "Boo Fest." The boys competed against teams from Indiana and Illinois and came back to Warsaw with the first-place trophy. Team members were Kyle Boyd, Justin Evans, Steven Bradican, Jordan Sharp, Kyle Anderson, Nick Walmer, Griffin Fuller, Stuart Hodge. Also, Chas Simpson, Baxter Burnworth, Nate Salsgiver, Austin Evans, Nate Taylor, Ben Truman, Jason Scheuer and Justin Schroeder. 25 Years Ago November 3 1984 Retired and active teachers of the Alpha Nu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met at John Wong's recently and were privileged to have their special guests, Dr. and Mrs. Larry Overstreet. Dr. Overstreet, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Warsaw, who also teaches preachers to preach, presented the program on the subject of "communication." 50 Years Ago November 3 1959 Tri Kappas marked their 50th anniversary at a gala dinner in the Elks Club. Miss Rozella Ford and Mrs. Flint Bash were honored at the Tri Kappa party. They and eight other Warsaw women founded Alpha Lambda chapter in 1909. 75 Years Ago November 3 1934 Mrs. Flossie Zartman reports that she found 63 potatoes in one single hill on her farm west of this city. There were none smaller than a hen's egg. Mrs. Zartman also dug three hills of potatoes, which made one-half bushel.
Remember When 9.26.2012
10 Years Ago Dennie House was recently featured in an article on “Sensational Storefronts” in Country Sampler’s Country Business magazine for September/October 2002. They were recognized for “Lighting Up Your Front.” Many gift-store owners have discovered what a remarkable difference a twist of grapevine over a window or doorway can make. Jean Ann Dennie of Dennie House, Warsaw, takes it one step further. She winds twinkling white lights among the branches. Dennie continues this trailing-vine look with a stenciled ivy design painted on the two side beams of the shop.25 Years Ago When John DaHara, manager of human services at Dalton Foundries Inc., wanted to cut down a tree in his yard recently, he asked to borrow a chain saw from Steve Gerber, president of Cardinal Center. Gerber, being the dutiful friend, volunteered to help with the cumbersome job, saying he’d had experience in tree cutting. Well, the tree came down, but someone must have hollered “timber” in the wrong key, because it landed on DaHara’s house, causing an unknown amount of damage. 50 Years Ago Linden Boggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Boggs, Warsaw has returned to Ball State Teachers College for his junior year to major in music education. Linden has received the Palmer Memorial Scholarship in music for the past three years. He and his college room mate, Dale Beaver, of Huntington, recently returned from a week’s vacation to Florida.75 Years Ago Warsaw will return to central standard time Sunday morning, Sept. 26, the last section of this county to return to standard time. Warsaw and the town of Syracuse and Lake Wawasee vicinity were the only towns in the county on daylight saving time this year. Clocks will be set back one hour Saturday night when the householder retires so time will be uniform Sunday morning when he awakes.
Remember When 7.23.2013
10 Years AgoThe Fourth Annual Master Gardeners garden walk will be June 28. Named “Down the Garden Path,” the walk will feature flowers, trees, shrubs, ornamentals, and a miniature steam train track. The tour includes seven gardens in Warsaw: Gary and Karen Heinzman, Franklin and Sharon Jones, George and Sally Fish, Matt and Rachel Johnson, Jerry and Jackie Long. Also, in Silver Lake: Larry and Mary Ann Swihart, Al Crist. Tickets are available at Ace Hardware (Warsaw, North Webster and Syracuse), Anderson Greenhouse, Kosciusko County Extension Service and Open Air Garden Center. Also, at Center Lake Park on day of walk.25 Years AgoWarsaw resident Bernice Ashman and her twin sister, Beatrice Mobley, of Biloxi, Miss., celebrated their 80th birthday with family and friends in Warsaw. Born in Johnstown, Pa., June 7, 1908, they trained together in nursing at a hospital in Johnstown. Mobley remained there, working in the newborn nursery. Ashman came to Warsaw where she worked at the former McDonald Hospital, Murphy Medical Center, and retired as director of nursing at Prairie-View Rest Home. She and her husband, Robert, have two daughters, Joyce Ashman and Miriam (Ashman) Pacheco, both of Warsaw. Mobley has one son and one daughter, who is also a nurse. 50 Years AgoAn All-Appaloosa Horse Show will be held this weekend at the Bourbon Fairgrounds, according to Bernard Minear, Warsaw, who is show chairman of the Indiana Appaloosa Association. His daughter, Sheri, will be riding as “Hidden Knife” of the Black Foot Indians. Her brother, Danny, 10, will be riding as “Little Red Duck.” Steve Ault, son of Mr. & Mrs. Tom Ault, Claypool, will ride as Cheyenne Indian Chief Dull Knife. The colorful history of the horse has been traced back to 500 B.C. and it was the Nez Perce Indians of Idaho who brought fame and notoriety to the breed. There are 24,000 registered Appaloosa horses. 75 Years AgoBoasting of some of the outstanding pistol and rifle shots in the nation, members of Co. L, Warsaw National Guard unit, engage in weekly practice at the rifle range on the Beyer farm near Warsaw. Posing for the Times cameraman after shooting are Captain Milo D. Snyder, Harvey Grubbs, Sam Wells, Edward Felter, Cecil Archer, Gale Warner and William Kellogg. Snyder, national champion pistol and rifle shot of many tournaments, is coach of the firing and has an ambition to make every member of his company proficient in the use of firearms.
Offense Leads The Way As Manchester Beats Wawasee
Facing off against Wawasee in a local matchup on Friday afternoon, the Manchester softball team’s offense started off strong and never wavered. The team scored runs in each of the six innings played en route to a 13-3 victory.
Wawasee Uses Fast Start To Blow Past Warsaw 14-3
The Northern Lakes Conference opener for both teams, Wawasee’s offense was the storyline early on, as an eight-run second inning for the Lady Warriors was more than enough to escape with a 14-3 victory over their rival Warsaw Lady Tigers.
Fast Start Allows Warsaw To Cruise Past Plymouth
Looking to move past a mercy-rule loss to Goshen earlier this week, the Warsaw baseball team set their eyes on a different Northern Lakes Conference opponent on Friday: Plymouth. The Tigers started fast, scoring seven runs in the first inning en route to a 10-2 victory.
Allen Strikes Out Eleven As Wawasee Takes Down Warsaw
Facing off for the second time this season, the Wawasee and Warsaw softball teams met at the Tiger Athletic Complex Wednesday afternoon for some Northern Lakes Conference action. The result was eerily similar to the first game, as once again, the Lady Warriors were able to finish the job in five innings, winning 14-2.
Blount Hired By ML Motorsports
When the ARCA RE/MAX Series holds it's annual awards banquet tonight, ML Motorsports will cart away a trophy for finishing fifth in the 2004 season standings. Next year, the members of the Warsaw-based stock car team believe they can sit at the head of the table as the series champion. After hiring 25-year-old Walkerton native Chad Blount, the crew at ML Motorsports expect to make some noise during the 2005 season.They expect to qualify on the pole, win races and challenge now six-time ARCA champ Frank Kimmel.
Watching LeBron, Cavs Win Makes Me Sick
As I watched the final seconds tick off the clock in Game 7 of the NBA Finals Sunday night, I got this awful feeling in my stomach.
