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Rep. Banks Calls For Support Of Iranian Protesters

Last week, citizens in Iran’s second largest city – Mashhad – took to the streets for what began as protests over Iran’s economy and the rising cost of basic goods such as milk and eggs. These frustrations illuminated the reality that Iranians desire more than basic goods. They thirst for basic freedoms.

Wawasee's Dynamic Duo...

By Dale Hubler, Times-Union Sports Editor SYRACUSE - Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.Joe Montana and Jerry Rice.Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. Each a sports superstar in his own right, but more often than not remembered as part of a tandem, a dynamic duo. For Wawasee High School's football team, seniors Kory Lantz and Jordan Swain are that winning combination, a pair that have played a large part in taking head coach Joe Rietveld's Warrior program to the next level. With Lantz at quarterback and Swain at running back, the Warriors have taken a huge step forward in each of the three years they've started together at the varsity level. Two years ago during their sophomore season, Lantz and Swain led Wawasee to a win over state power NorthWood, a Northern Lakes Conference rival the Warriors hadn't beat since 1986. As juniors, the talented twosome played a major role in Wawasee's 7-4 record, a mark that included three more wins than the season before.

No. 1 Bethel Bounces Grace

Photo by Gary Nieter, Times-Union Grace's Ben Elliott (33) shoots over the defense of Bethel's Randy Romer Saturday during the MCC semifinals. MISHAWAKA - Grace won the battle of the tempo with No.1 Bethel, but the Pilots still won the war. In an attempt to slow down the high-scoring Pilots, the Lancers used a game plan of using time on offense and solid defense to keep the score low, which would give them a better chance of upsetting the three-time defending Mid-Central Conference champions. It almost worked, but the Lancers couldn't overcome a 15-point halftime deficit and fell to the Pilots, 80-65, in the MCC semifinals Saturday.

Biomet Execs Announce Retirement

Two long-time executives at Biomet Inc. have decided to retire.

Pride

Editor, Times-Union:I can not believe the American people are setting back and doing nothing about Obama and his thugs shoving the health care package down our throats.

New Wal-Mart Building Solid, Manager Says

Wal-Mart management says there is no truth to the rumors that have been circulating about the stability of the new Warsaw Wal-Mart SuperCenter. Gary Elder, store manager, said, "The building is not sinking and there's been no structural damage to the store.We're not closing down or moving back to the old store or anywhere else.We are very happy with the response we've received from the area and we're here to stay." Assistant Warsaw city planner Kristy Mehlberg also said there's no truth to the rumors. "We've heard of no problems from either the builders or the tenants," she said."In fact, Todd Slabaugh (city building inspector) was there about six weeks ago and reported no problems." Work continues on Lowe's, with a planned March opening date.Petro Family LLC also is planning a commercial development just north of the Wal-Mart SuperCenter.

Winona Plan Commission Discusses Short-Term Housing Rental Issues

Three items on the Winona Lake Plan Commission’s agenda Tuesday included short-term housing rentals, a funneling ordinance and the proposed Tuscany subdivision.

City Council Makes Meijer Vote Monday

Warsaw City Council decides Monday on Meijer's request to rezone 41.65 acres to special commercial (C5) to build a store at 900 Husky Trail, along Patterson Road.The request was tabled for the second time in May. The Warsaw Plan Commission unanimously recommended April 10 that the council deny the petition. Meijer's attorney, Steve Snyder, said he indicated to the city council that Meijer didn't want to come back to the council until June 19 with a revision of the original plan. He said the delay would allow them enough time "to make the modifications" requested by the city council at April's meeting. Modifications included a revised traffic study and a less intense site plan. The traffic study, conducted by Ted Andrews, representative for Woolpert, Indianapolis, and hired by Meijer, was presented at the April 10 plan commission meeting.

Diane Kay Martin

Diane Kay Martin, 71, Greenwood, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2017, at St Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. On Aug. 14, 1945, she was born in Warsaw to Everette and Mildred Hamman Dunkleberger. She was united in marriage to Grover Martin, who preceded her in death. Diane lived most of her life in the Warsaw area. She attended Warsaw High School and also worked for Warsaw Collection Agency.  In retirement, she moved to Leesburg, Fla., and enjoyed her family, friends, beloved dog BoBo and the sunshine. In October 2015 she moved back to central Indiana to be closer to family.

Silver Lake Moves Toward USDA Grant

SILVER LAKE – The Silver Lake Town Council came one step closer to receiving a USDA Rural Development/Police Car grant Wednesday evening at its monthly meeting.

Whitko Set For Blackford Regional

SOUTH WHITLEY - It's the basics Whitko coach Rob Irwin wants to see his guys perform Saturday at the Class 3A, Blackford Regional.

Manchester Cuts Teachers Sports, Coaches

NORTH MANCHESTER - Manchester Community Schools will lose a total of nine teachers as part of its cost-reduction plan, the board decided Tuesday.The school corporation also will make cuts in sports programs, coaching staff and extracurricular activities. Acting superintendent Kim Thurston described the plan as "a conservative plan designed to carry the school district through the worst-case financial picture...." Thurston stressed that if funding increases, teachers will be asked back in order of program priority. Permanent teacher cuts will come from the music, reading recovery and special education programs.One teacher will be cut from each program. Non-permanent teacher contracts will not be renewed based on order of seniority.Non-permanents teachers whose contracts will not be renewed are: Lisa Shisler, Anne Fetrow, Stephanie Baker, Anne Clark, Rebecca Cook and Mark Heiden.

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Wallen Graduates Training

Private Donald E. "Donnie" Wallen III graduated Army basic training April 9 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

Sacred Heart Offers Spanish

Sacred Heart students in grades preschool through six are now learning Spanish. Ana Manwaring is the school’s new Spanish instructor. Pictured with Manwaring are preschoolers in the kindergarten prep program learning Spanish with the puppet named Paco. This addition is integrated into the school’s social studies curriculum. The students will gain the basics of a second language, and in turn, they will learn about another culture.

Madison Teacher Retires After 40 Years In Same Classroom

As Madison Elementary prepares for a change with a new school, one of its long-time teachers also is making a change.

Syracuse Church Of God Pastor Stan Owen Retires

Warsaw Tigers Blessed With Tall Targets

It’s no secret Phil Jensen is a bit old-school.If it were up to the veteran Warsaw football coach, he’d employ an offense centered around controlling the clock with a power running game.

Winona Lake Resident Asks Town Council About Channel Dredging

WINONA LAKE - Town resident Duane Allen questioned the town council during Tuesday's meeting regarding plans to dredge the channel. He said he was not able to navigate from his rented pier to the lake without difficulty and had ruined two propellers in the process. The town rents the piers along the channel. Board president Rolly Ortega said the plan commission is taking a look at the problem and advised Allen that a seawall is planned for the east side of the channel as part of the greenway project. "The south side is the only entrance because low bridges on the north often make it impassable," Allen said. Town coordinator Craig Allebach said the last dredging was in 1996 and the town paid for part of the cost.Winona Restoration picked up the bulk of the bill.