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Lady Lancers Stull, Drake Honored On All-Crossroads League Team

Two members of Grace College’s women’s basketball team landed on the postseason All-Crossroads League Team. Vironnica Drake was named to the five-player First Team All-League, and Kyannah Stull was a Third Team honoree. Drake became Grace’s all-time leading scorer this season. She currently has 1,958 career points is on the brink of becoming the first player to score 2,000 points.

Times-Union Court News 09-14-1999

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry: • Brendt L.Smith, 40, and Nicole Tracy, 29, both of West Canal Street, Winona Lake. • Dewayne L.Barker, 50, and Melody J.Ray, 44, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. • Benjamin Elwell Brown, 31, and Sandra Jane Roberts, 32, both of Dallas, Texas. • Gary Wayne Newcomer, 48, and Ginger Sue Crowder, 50, both of North Circle Drive West, Syracuse. • Jeffrey Lynn Wampler, 26, and Brandice Michele Doll, 24, both of East Robby Drive, Warsaw. • David Devon Arnold Jr., 27, and IsRaya Carolyn Mann, 22, both of North CR 800W, Etna Green. • Rodney L.Shilling, 43, and Julie Elizabeth Simpson, 25, both of West CR 125N, Etna Green. • Thomas Steven Armey, 22, South CR 400W, Warsaw, and Canda Marie Frantz, 21, West CR 300S, South Whitley.

Times-Union Court News 05-08-2001

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner: • James B.Alexander, 36, North CR 350W, Warsaw, and Wendy Jo Beckwith, 31, East Main Street, Warsaw. • James Kendall Barber Jr., 23, and Lisa Marie Case, 19, both of Hummingbird Lane, Mentone. • Tyrone Donald Brody, 25, and Shannon Rene Music, 28, both of Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw. • Larry Wade Craft, 23, and Alaina Renee Adams, 19, both of East Market Street, Warsaw. • Jorge E.Espada, 33, and Vivian S.Scribner, 37, both of Backwater Road, North Webster. • David Allen Gibbs II, 26, and Jacqulin Francis Howard, 23, both of North Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse. • William F.Green, 42, New Bavaria, Ohio, and Julie A.Snyder, 37, East CR 150S, Pierceton. • Gerry S.Hicks, 34, and Margie Lea Wagner, 34, both of Riverside Drive, Warsaw.

On The Court Basketball Preview

FAIRFIELD AT WAWASEE Tip-off: 6:30 p.m.tonight in Syracuse Coaches: Scott Miller (Fairfield), Phil Mishler (Wawasee) Records: Fairfield 0-0; Wawasee 0-0 Last Year: Fairfield 74, Wawasee 56 Matchup: Fairfield graduated four seniors from last year's squad.Look to see junior center Josh Walter, senior fowards Matt Shultz and Jason Graber and junior guards Troy Beachy and Ben Bernaert starting for the Falcons.Wawasee is itching to get the chance to try out its new system against Fairfield.The Warriors and first-year coach Phil Mishler will look to start the season on the right foot with a win.

Several Red Cross Blood Drives Scheduled In December

Kosciusko County American Red Cross chapter is hosting four public blood drives in December. The schedule is: Dec.7, Mentone United Methodist Church, 2 to 7 p.m.; Dec.9, Grace College, Winona Lake First Presbyterian Church, 11 a.m.to 5 p.m.; Dec.14, Center Lake Pavilion, 12:30 to 6 p.m.; and Dec.14, North Webster American Legion, 3 to 7 p.m. The Red Cross program provides about one-half of the blood supply across the United States.U.S.citizens enjoy the safest blood supply in the world, according to Warsaw Red Cross executive director Larry Peppel, and the Red Cross continuously works to improve the safety and supply. Efforts to improve requirements and procedures in collecting and processing blood are continually under way to improve the safety and effectiveness of the blood program.Recently, new procedures were implemented to improve the collection of each donor's personal history.

Cardinal Center Hosts Annual 'Help for the Holidays'

Cardinal Center is starting the Christmas season with the annual Help for the Holidays celebration. This year Ramada Plaza Hotel donated 2517 Restaurant for the social gathering.The event will be Dec.13 from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. "The Ramada is our host for the evening," said Cindy Pergrem of the Cardinal Center. "The purpose of this event," said Pergrem, "is to raise awareness of Cardinal Center and their spirit of giving to and helping adults and children with disabilities and other needs. "The holiday time is a time for giving," said Pergrem.She said this is a chance to give back to the community and help others. The evening will include dinner and entertainment.Dinner will be prepared by Viewpoint Restaurant.Entertainment will be the Gentle Winds Ensemble and the Zimmer Choir plus three guest speakers.The speakers are three families who will share their experiences with the Cardinal Center's help. "It will be a pretty exciting event," said Pergrem.

October a month to focus on prevention

Now in its 11th year, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is when the American Cancer Society reminds women of the importance of regular mammograms in the fight against breast cancer. According to the ACS, nearly 46,000 women nationwide die each year from breast cancer.But with early detection and advanced treatment, nine out of 10 women can survive breast cancer.

Mishler To Seek Re-Election

State Senator Ryan Mishler is seeking a second term for the District 9 seat in the May 6 primary.

Ronald D. Rhoades

COLUMBIA CITY - Ronald D. Rhoades, 83, formerly of South Whitley, died at 1:33 p.m. April 30, 2008, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

Burnis D. Conley

Burnis D. Conley, 73, of Sanford, Fla., died at 10:30 p.m. March 17, 2008, in Central Florida Hospital, Sanford, Fla.

DFR Office To Move

The Kosciusko County branch of the Indiana Division of Family Resources will relocate as part of a statewide initiative to modernize the state welfare system.

Cardinal Center Receives New Name, Logo

After being known as Cardinal Center for 28 years, the local non-for-profit has changed its name to Cardinal Services Inc. of Indiana.

New Signs Coming To North Manchester Street

NORTH MANCHESTER - Residents on East Street in North Manchester soon will see new signs reminding drivers of the speed limit.

Zoners Say Hunting Preserve Fits Ag Designation

The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals ruled today that a hunting preserve on County Road 150S near Pierceton fits within the guidelines for agricultural use of land. The board said that by the time local regulations were decided and set in place, there would probably be regulations at the state level or through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources that would regulate hunting preserves. After hearing from lawyers on both sides as well as members of the community, the board agreed unanimously that the land fits within the required uses for those zoned for agricultural use. Remonstrators represented by attorney Stephen Snyder, of Syracuse, wanted the area zoned commercial because they believe the hunting preserve is an example of commercial recreation.

Metcalf Honored

One person received two special awards Thursday night at the annual Kosciusko County Firemen's Association fish fry. William "Bill" Metcalf, of North Webster, was recognized with an award from the state as well as from the North Webster Fire Department. The 1997 Kosciusko County Fireman of the Year, Metcalf was awarded the Governor's Meritorious Service Award from Gary Robinson, deputy state fire marshal. After Robertson presented the award, the North Webster Fire Department gave Metcalf a lifetime achievement award for 73 years of dedicated service. Shaking his head in shocked disbelief, Metcalf listened to North Webster Fire Department spokesman Dave Dishman describe years of service and commitment to the department. Metcalf was a member of the fire department before the North Webster bought its first firetruck, and served as chief for more than 30 years.

Reapers Bring Solemn Message To Prom Goers

SOUTH WHITLEY - The bell tolls.Two gloomy, robed figures pass through the high school halls. Another student is gone. Whitko's Students Against Drunk Driving made a symbolic effort Friday to remind their peers not to drink and drive this weekend at the prom. The grim reapers this period were played by Whitko juniors Jamie Brown and Patty Walters.Their victim was underclassman Jamie Engle. Their features hidden with hoods, Brown and Walters made their way out of the choir room to Engle's class, ringing the death knell every few steps.In Engle's place they left a paper flower - a reminder of the drunk-driving tragedies that claim so many lives. Every 32 minutes (how often a life is claimed by a drunk driver) a student was snatched from a class.They were brought back out for display in the morgue (cafeteria) at the end of the day. As Whitko students filed out at the end of the day they passed their friends lying, toe tags attached, covered with sheets.

'Stars' Benefit Riley Hospital In Akron

AKRON -ÊRosie O'Donnell.Elton John.Britney Spears.Elvis Presley.The Dixie Chicks and four dancing chickens. No, it wasn't a strange broadcast of a recent episode of "The Rosie O'Donnell Show." Instead, the students of Akron Elementary School enjoyed a "Concert in the Gym" Friday for reaching a fund-raising goal for Riley Children's Hospital. Rosie O'Donnell (Katie Miller) hosted the ceremonies while introducing such acts as The Dixie Chicks (Susan Davis, Brenn Dahms, Virginia Higgins), Elton John (Julie Baxter), Britney Spears (Chrissy Niedbalski), the dancing chickens (Janet Morgan, Julia Teel, Katie Campbell, Patti Newman) and the King of Rock himself, Elvis Presley (Akron Elementary Principal Brett Boggs). Teachers and other staff members at Akron were very willing to volunteer their talents for the show in front of the entire school.Special lighting and a police escort abetted in the entrance and exit of the King.

Helen L. Hoffman Thieme

FORT WAYNE - Helen L. Hoffman Thieme, 84, died Jan. 23, 2009, in Lutheran Hospital.

Heroes

Editor, Times-Union:This is a story about local heroes.

Deer Reduction Efforts End In City, 41 Taken

After three months of bow hunting in the city limits, 41 deer have been harvested by the 41 trained archers who participated in the efforts.