Jason Zaugg Files For Winona Lake Council Seat
About two hours before the deadline Friday, Jason Zaugg filed for the open Winona Lake Town Council Ward 5 seat.
Flat Tigers Fall To Valparaiso
VALPARAISO - Just call it the post-Northridge blues. After coming up big in the biggest game of the season Friday against their Northern Lakes Conference rivals from Middlebury, the Tigers experienced that major letdown that sometimes follows after an important victory against Valparaiso Saturday. Appearing flat and with none of the fire from the night before, Warsaw fell to Valpo 53-46 in the first matchup between the two teams since 1937. "Mentally, we were flat tonight," Warsaw coach Al Rhodes said."As well as everybody stepped forward in the big game, we stepped backwards tonight." After shooting over 60 percent from the field against Northridge, the Tigers struggled against Valpo's 2-3 zone and made only 15 of 39 (38 percent) and got beat on the boards by the taller Vikings 29-22.
NorthWood Panthers Quiet Defensive Doubters
After several starters graduated last year, NorthWood's defense had something to prove. "After last year, no one thought that our defense would be any good, especially our linebackers," said senior linebacker Tony Garl."People said we were too small and we were not as good as last year.We wanted to prove them wrong." "We're more motivated now," said senior linebacker David Higley."Last year a lot of defensive players graduated and we had something to prove.We've gotta get the job done every game.Every game we are getting better." However, in their quest to prove themselves, the Panthers football team faced a game that became a turning point in the season.That game came in the third week of the season against Concord when NorthWood fell to the Minutemen 35-28. That game was an eye-opener for the Panthers.Since then, the NorthWood defense has stepped up and helped lead the Panthers to a 9-0 record.
Vikings Pull Away From Warriors
DENVER - Despite leading at halftime, Tippecanoe Valley coach Scott Bibler knew some adjustments were still needed. The Vikes had the slim two-point advantage (14-12) over Three Rivers Conference-rival North Miami, but the Warriors had seemed to dictate the pace of the game with its no-huddle, wish bone offensive attack. Mission accomplished for the Vikings. After surrendering 161 first-half rushing yards, Valley clamped down on the Warriors and stepped things up on special teams for a 40-12 thrashing Friday. North Miami got only 73 yards in the second half, and the Vikings got a blocked punt and two long punt returns to help set up touchdowns.
LaVille Edges Triton
BOURBON - The Triton Trojans lost a hard-fought game 21-20 to the LaVille Lancers Friday in a Northern State Conference battle.Triton fell to 3-4 overall. After the Trojans punted the ball on their first possession the Lancers went into a clock control offense.Chris Swihart of Laville capped a 15-play drive by scampering two yards to draw first blood.The extra point put the Lancers up 7-0 with 1:36 left in the first quarter. Triton took over on its own 17-yard line after the kickoff return.Trent Furnivall ran the ball for 15 yards on his second touch of the game.Furnivall then threw to Chad Kaufman for 31 yards on a fake reverse play.On the next play Furnival ran 37 yards through the defense of Laville.The extra point tied the game at 7-7. "(Trent) Furnivall did a great job for us tonight.He stepped up when we needed him tonight.On the touchdown run he definitely earned the last twenty yards," said Triton coach Rodney Younis.
Sectional Pairings Announced
The 95th annual IHSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament tips off March 1 and the draw for the tournament took place Sunday in the first step as the six area teams prepare for the chase for a state title. In the 1A sectional 50 at Culver Community High School, the Triton Trojans open up against rival Argos in the sectional's lone Tuesday tilt.Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.Triton lost to the Dragons earlier in the year by a count of 66-32. The Trojans have drawn unwanted attention of late due to the suspension and subsequent resignation of head coach Mike McBride.Junior varsity head coach Jason Groves has stepped up to take the reins with Triton's girls head basketball coach Paul Walker sitting on the bench as well.Walker was an assistant under McBride until this past season before taking over the Trojan girls program.
NLC Crown Could Be Close
Brent Wildman knew what it would take to beat Concord, a team with more skill and experience than his Warsaw squad. Despite sporting an unblemished 5-0-2 mark heading into the Northern Lakes Conference matchup, Wildman knew that getting past Concord would not be easy.But it would be necessary for Warsaw to take the next step in the development of its program. For a win against the Minutemen would bring Warsaw a step closer to the first NLC girls soccer crown. And Wildman laid out the plan to his Tigers - be aggressive and don't let the ball stay on the ground long. Message heard and mission accomplished. Warsaw took it right to Concord and came away with a big 3-1 win Thursday at the City-County Athletic Complex. The victory gives Warsaw a 3-0 record in the NLC.
Gingrich And The Ethics Drought
What a week for Newt Gingrich, eh? To me, his re-election as Speaker of the House of Representatives is symptomatic of the moral decay in our society. We've all heard of situational ethics.That tells us there really are no absolutes.That in any given situation, what's right for you may be wrong for me.Or what's right in one situation may be wrong in another.I think that is mostly nonsense, of course.There are absolutes.There are rights and wrongs, believe it or not. But this Gingrich thing goes beyond situational ethics, as politics often does.Now we have a sliding scale of situational ethics. The House of Representatives basically told us Tuesday that even though Gingrich has some ethical problems he can still ascend to one of the most important leadership positions in our government.His breach of ethics wasn't quite bad enough for him to step aside.
Lady Cougars Embarking On First IHSAA Sectional
WINONA LAKE — As a first-year coach heading a team playing in its first IHSAA state tournament, LCA girls basketball coach Ty Propp is taking things one step at a time.
Whitko Falls In Girls Soccer Sectional Action
FORT WAYNE — Moving from Sectional 38 at Blackford to Fort Wayne’s Sectional 37, the Whitko girls soccer team took a step up in competition this year, but held its own Monday night.
Remember When 8.15.2013
10 Years AgoCecil Likens was honored by his family on his 100th birthday, July 13, at Mason Health Care. He was born in Griffith in 1903. He married Oma Batz Wilkinson in May 1926. She died in 1979. He had a stepson, Garner. In 1929, the family moved to Kendallville where Cecil went to work for an electrical contractor as an electrician. In December 1931, he began work with the Kendallville Municipal Light and Water Department in the maintenance department. He was promoted to chief engineer in 1950 and became the plant superintendent in 1952. He retired in 1963 and moved back to North Webster where he became an avid fisherman. He married Wauneta Deaton in 1980. She died in 1991. He has three step-grandchildren and seven step-great grandchildren.25 Years AgoThe Giants won the regular season and the tourney in the Senior Pony League division. Team members are Chris Fager, Kevin Tennant, Travis Bradford, Linc Howard, Eric Shipp, Jeff Lackey, Doug Light, Brook Allen, Gregg Keele, Rodney Jackson, Coach Keele and Coach Light. Winning the Junior Pony League Championship were the Mets: Brian Davis, Matt Smith, Brian Swanson, Ryan Winter, Stu Neiswonger, Jeremy Gasner, Ryan Long, Ray Reed, Joey Holloway, Ben Schroeder, Coach Randy Swanson, Coach Rex Reed and Coach Larry Long. 50 Years AgoTen of the remaining members of the Winona College of Agriculture, Class of 1913, held their 50th reunion at the Westminster Hotel. The Class of 1913 had 28 persons. All were engaged in a form of agriculture at one time. Herbert A. Warner, Rochester, is a member of the class. His classmates are E. I. Culp; R. W. Keith, professor of the group when they were in college; H. Dwight Spencer; R. J. Sayles; Jesse Bandelier; Vern Parker; Paul Richer; Russell White; Conrad Sitkberg, of Kokomo. Four others were unable to attend. The rest are deceased. 75 Years AgoThe City Council voted to sell three pieces of real estate the city has owned for a number of years to the highest bidder. Sealed bids will be opened at the next meeting Monday, July 11. The Rice property, formerly the old west-end fire house on Market Street across from the Peterson Lumber Co.; the old east-end fire house property on Center Street west of the Klingel Laundry in Morton Place addition; and the Martin Peterson property in Pierceton. Mr. Peterson had willed this property to the city many years ago for “the poor of Warsaw.” He died 14 years ago, but his widow had a life estate until her death. City attorney Everett E. Rasor will ask Judge Donald Vanderveer to appoint three appraisors for the property to be sold. Proceeds from these sales will go into the general fund of the City of Warsaw.
Wawasee Spikers Stave Off Tippy Valley
MENTONE - Jason Fleming slammed his folder to the ground and rammed his hands together for a timeout. The Wawasee volleyball coach wasn't about to let this one get away. Wawasee opened the 1997 season by beating Tippecanoe Valley 15-12 in game one.The Warriors looked on their way when they jumped ahead 11-5 in game two. Then Valley got a side out. When Rhonda Doud stepped in to serve, Valley stepped back into the game.One serve dropped in.Then another.And another. The Vikings ran off five in a row to close the gap to 11-10. Fleming called his timeout, and jabbed his finger at the floor - get over here now. His timeout pulled his team out of the haze.Fleming's chat sparked a 4-0 Wawasee run that gave the Warriors the 15-10 win in game two.
Nunez Ready For Fighting Chance
It took more than a year of training and sparing for Enrique Nunez before he stepped into the ring for his first amateur boxing match. It took less than five minutes for him to step out. The 17-year old senior at Warsaw Community High School won by technical knockout in the second round over DeKalb Boxing Club's Landen Harvey Saturday night at the River City Boxing Club in Fort Wayne. It's the first of what Nunez and trainer Rick Rivera hope to be many successful bouts for the right-handed 194-pound heavyweight. For Nunez, boxing is in his blood.His uncle boxed until an injury ended his career.His father was a skilled fighter who was forced to hang up the gloves at age 17 in order to provide for his family while his grandfather is a local legend in his hometown of Guadalupe, Mexico for inventing a unique fighting style. "I come from a family of fighters.Boxing has always been a sweet science to me," said Nunez.
Redevelopment Takes Last Step on PVD Bond
Warsaw Redevelopment Commission took the final step Monday on the Winona PVD bond issue, and approved a change order on the Mariners Drive project for Phend & Brown.
Vikings Advance To Sectional Final
PLYMOUTH -ÊThe Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball team took one step closer to meeting its goal of becoming the Plymouth Sectional champion by defeating Whitko 65-22 Friday night. "We want to keep the streak alive," said Valley coach Gary Teel."We want to be the sectional champions." Although the Vikings were listed as the visitors on the scoreboard, they made themselves at home in Plymouth's gym.Valley jumped out to an early lead as Rebekah Parker, Sherise Denny and Kara Kramer combined for the first 10 points of the game. But the Vikings did not stop there. Abby Shafer scored baskets at the 1:55 mark and the 1:28 mark to put the Vikings up 14-0 going into the second frame. Valley's Holly Green, Kramer and Denny continued the assault early in the second quarter of play, building a 23-0 lead. Whitko's first score of the game came at the hands of Dana Sellers.She hit a basket with 5:21 left in the second frame to make the score 23-2.
Politics, Special Interests In Charge
I am not some anti-government wacko or anything, but sometimes I can't help but think our system of government is functionally flawed. I mean really.It's broken. Politics drives everything.It's all about staying in power and getting re-elected. It's all about stroking your biggest contributors, whether it's corporate interests, trial lawyers, doctors or insurers. Every bit of legislation that is passed is driven by someone's special interest. The U.S.tax code.It's an odious, ridiculously complex system of loopholes driven by the special interest lobbies. Any talk of simplifying - which everybody knows would be a good thing for all parties concerned, including the U.S.Treasury - is met with disdain or outright hostility. Any incremental step toward legislative sanity gets shouted or voted down. It's getting a little hard to take.
Grace Advances To MCC Semifinals
WINONA LAKE - As Grace College men's basketball coach Jim Kessler put it, any win in the conference is a good win.
