Irene E. Kalka

SOUTH BEND - Irene E. Kalka, 87, Warsaw, formerly of South Bend, died at 9 a.m. May 9, 2008, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw.

Red Cross Seeks Funds To Aid Disaster Victims

Kosciusko County Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking funds to assist the victims in Monday's earthquake in China and the May 2 cyclone in Myanmar.

Students Capture WWII Vets' Memories In Letters

The average age of a World War II veteran is about 88 years old.While many who have already died will be remembered on Memorial Day, students in Dave Hoffert's U.S. History classes have been working to collect the memories of veterans while they are still alive.

Vere H. Stiver

BOURBON - Vere H. Stiver, 86, of Sunset Drive, Bourbon, died at 2:08 a.m. April 30, 2008, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was in failing health.

Remember When 5.16.08

10 Years Ago May 16 1998 Michael L. Kubacki was elected president of Lakeland Financial Corp. and Lake City Bank recently. Kubacki replaces R. Douglas Grant, who recently retired but will continue as chairman and chief executive officer. 25 Years Ago May 16 1983 BOURBON - Tim Grossman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grossman, Bourbon, was named 1983 valedictorian, with a 4.0 grade point average in 44 credits. Salutatorian Beth Beatty, a seven-semester graduate with 37 credits and 3.795 grade point average, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cleon Beatty, Fort Myers, Fla. 50 Years Ago May 16 1958 It isn't often that a golden wedding has the bride's mother sharing in the celebration. That will be true Sunday (May 11) when Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Haney, Nappanee, hold open house. Guest of honor will be her mother, Christene Monesmith, 86. Lifelong residents of the Nappanee community, the Haneys have three children, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. All will be present except Dale Haney, a grandson, who is in service in Japan. 75 Years Ago May 16 1933 Some Mother's Day specials at The Anderson Greenhouses are sweet peas, per bunch, 50 cents; carnations, per dozen, 75 cents; roses, per dozen, $1 to $3; and hydrangeas, 75 cents to $2 each.

Sewer District Board Holds First Meeting

NORTH WEBSTER - Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Directors held their first official meeting Thursday at the North Webster Community Center.

All Valley Schools Get Accreditation

MENTONE - Tippecanoe Valley School Board was presented with accreditation information at Monday night's meeting at Mentone Elementary School.

Teen Jailed After Punching Cop At Cage Fighting Event

A Warsaw teen is in jail for punching a Winona Lake police officer at the Wagon Wheel Theatre Saturday night.

Tax Delay Forces Warsaw Library To Reduce Hours

Warsaw Community Public Library will close earlier two days a week starting in June to cut library costs.

Political Crime Bosses

Editor, Times-Union:Well, tax slaves, more good news.It seems a big bunch of U.S. Senators just voted for a law that would give Social Security benefits to illegal aliens.

Robert L. 'Smokey' Haines

SYRACUSE - Robert L. "Smokey" Haines, 86, North Webster, died at 4:40 a.m. May 13, 2008, at his residence.

Warriors Win Hoops Regional

PERU - The Wawasee Warriors are a game away from another shot at a Class 3A state title.

Local Officials DIscuss FEMA Flood Aid

Elkhart County Emergency Management Director Jennifer Tobey said Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall and St. Joseph counties have formed a coalition called the Northern Indiana Flood Recovery Operation to coordinate recovery efforts after this year's floods.

Wawasee Hears Report On STARS Program

SYRACUSE - Cindy Kaiser, Milford School, presented a smart board presentation with the help of some first-grade students regarding the school's Students Together Achieving Reading Success program.

New Fitness Trail At Harrison Available For Community Use

With a snip of the scissors Thursday afternoon, the Community Fitness Trail at Harrison Elementary School now is officially open.

Robert Earl 'Bob' Huffman

HARTFORD CITY - Robert Earl "Bob" Huffman, 91, died at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 28, 2008, at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home.

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.

Tigers Win Tennis Sectional

SYRACUSE - After nine straight sectional titles, one may think they'd become blaisé for the Warsaw Tigers. But not with the youth they have this year.

Grace Advances To MCC Final

WINAONA LAKE - Grace College's only sure-fire way to make its first visit to the NAIA tournament since 1993 is by winning the Mid-Central Conference.