Anti-terrorism Task Force Meets
More than 100 sheriffs and police chiefs from throughout northern Indiana met Friday in Warsaw to work on communications in terrorist situations. The theme of the meeting was: "The greatest strength of law enforcement is cooperation and communication." Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine, KCSD Capt.Jim Springer, Warsaw Police Department Chief Steve Foster and Syracuse Town Marshal Tom Perzanowski were among the law enforcement administrators in attendance at the event that took place at Ramada Plaza Hotel. The Anti-Terrorism Task Force gathering was held in answer to Attorney General John Ashcroft's Sept.17 directive that such committees be established in each federal judicial district.
Winona Council Closes Blocks Of College Avenue To Parking
WINONA LAKE - Most of the east side of College Avenue from Seventh to 13th streets will be closed to parking soon. The town council Tuesday approved a traffic ordinance establishing no-parking areas on both sides of College Avenue from Seventh Street to Ninth Street, except on Sundays from 8 a.m.to 1 p.m., and on the east side of College Avenue from Rupe Drive to 13th Street. The ordinance was originally heard at the Nov.9 meeting and tabled.The first version allowed parking on both sides on Sundays from 8 a.m.to noon.It appeared in its new form during Tuesday morning's meeting and was unanimously approved. Councilman John Boal, representing Ward 1, was presented with a plaque of appreciation for his service.Boal is moving to another ward and is giving up his council seat effective Nov.30.
Valley Grad Dies In Roadway Bombing In Iraq
Kentucky National Guardsman Staff Sgt.Brock Beery died from injuries received Thursday when a bomb exploded under the vehicle he was driving in Al Habbaniyah, Iraq. Beery, 30, son of Roger and Pam Beery, Warsaw, was a resident of White House, Tenn.He was assigned to the Kentucky Army National Guard's headquarters and Headquarters Co., 2nd Battalion, 123rd Armor, based in Bowling Green, Ky. The unit mobilized for Operation Iraqi Freedom in March 2005 and deployed to the Persian Gulf in July 2005. At the time of the incident, Beery was driving a fully-armored light medium tactical vehicle, the Army's newest version of the 2-1Ú2- ton truck.He was on his third tour of duty in Iraq. Beery is survived by his wife, Sara Ann, and a daughter, Elissa, 7.
NEW Opportunities Workshop Set For Oct. 28
On Oct. 28, about 200 sophomore girls from the seven area high schools - Fairfield, Tippecanoe Valley, Triton, Warsaw, Wawasee, West Noble and Whitko - will attend a Nontraditional Employment for Women Opportunities Workshop.
Former Pop-Up Elysian Plans Longer Stay
From online jewelry sales to a pop-up shop to a permanent spot for selling fashion apparel and beauty products, it’s been a series of small steps for Elysian Co. owner Elise Harness Wright.
Remember When May 17
10 Years Ago May 17 1990 1990 PIG (Police Invitational Golf) outing was held at South Shore Golf Course recently.Participants were current and retired employees of all city and county police, fire and EMS departments.Indiana State Police and Indiana Conservation officers assigned to Kosciusko County also played.The winning team was made up of Mike Safen, John Sadler and Rob Gearhart. 25 Years Ago May 17 1975 Three Leesburg sailors were high place finishers in last weekend's seventh annual Michigan frost bite sailing races.
Remember When May 9
10 Years Ago May 9 1995 Grace Village Retirement Community recently hosted a volunteer appreciation reception in honor of the more than 12,000 volunteer hours given to the Village in 1994.Audrey Henderson is 1994 Student Volunteer of the Year; Al Miller is Resident Volunteer of the Year; and Carolyn Lindemuth is Community Volunteer of the Year. 25 Years Ago May 9 1980 Christopher L.Phells, a 1968 graduate of Warsaw Community High School, is now a practicing physician assistant at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Mich.
Madison Elementary Dishwasher Still Working At Age 86
Most people are retired by age 86, but Warsaw resident Evelyn Albertson is in good health and enjoys her job as a part-time dishwasher at Madison Elementary School.
Warsaw Police Bid Farewell to K-9 Officer
Warsaw Police Department bid farewell to a K-9 officer Friday afternoon who had been with the force for six years.
Rev. Gerald B. Polman
The Rev. Gerald B. Polman, 89, of Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, died at 7:20 a.m. Feb. 8, 2012, in Grace Village Health Care.
Agnes P. Stanley
NORTH MANCHESTER - Agnes P. Stanley, 92, of North Manchester, died at 6:37 p.m. Aug. 14, 2010, in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester.
Harold K. French
Harold K. French, 85, Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake, passed away at 6:45 p.m. June 27, 2014, at Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake.
Birdie Jane Harmon
Birdie Jane Harmon, 96, of Warsaw, died at midnight Oct. 26, 2010, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake.
Silver Lake Delays Action On Town Park
SILVER LAKE - After much discussion the past few months on a town park in Silver Lake, the town council decided Tuesday to hold off on plans due to negative feedback from a couple of townspeople at the meeting. Last month, the council discussed details for the park's design, including a gazebo, park benches, a water fountain and a brick sidewalk. Town Marshal Craig Hollopeter said last month plans for the park are proceeding. "We are open for ideas," he said last month.Hollopeter and council members emphasized that this was to be the "town park" and they would like input from residents before proceeding with the plans. Also discussed at last month's meeting was the selling of 4-by-8-inch and 8-by-8-inch bricks to the public to raise money for construction of the new park.The bricks would be engraved with whatever the buyer chooses and placed in the park.
Zoners OK Request To Relocate Hearing Center
Sandy Engleberth's plan to move the American Hearing Center from Scott Street to a house at 1610 E.Center St.was approved by the Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals Monday. Her request to install an illuminated, 8-foot tall sign was not. Engleberth plans to remodel the former Hoffman residence into office space on both levels.A paved parking lot with access from the east and an alley to the south is planned. City planner Jeff Noffsinger said the proposed use is consistent with the transition that has been occurring along Center Street in the past few years.The area is zoned R-2/Residential.Directly to the east is a mortgage office; across the street is a hair salon. Ann Chubb, of 1121 E.Center St., said she hated to see another office in the residential district.She also said Center Street is the only nice entryway into the city and an illuminated sign wasn't needed. "If the business is that good, the sign doesn't need to be illuminated," she said.
