Johnson Five Generations

Shown are five generations of the Johnson family. Pictured (L to R) are, front row: Rachel Shaffer, mother, holding her son, Jaxson Nawrocki; back row: Karen Seals, great-grandmother; Elleree Johnson, great-great-grandmother; Butler Johnson, great-great-grandfather; and Wendy Shepherd, grandmother.

Students Recycle Plastic Lids into Benches, Tables

Students from five elementary schools collected plastic lids between November and March to be recycled into plastic benches and tables, which were then shipped back to the schools.

Silver Lake Lions Hosting Kids Bingo

SILVER LAKE - The Silver Lake Lions Club will be sponsoring Back-To-School Kids Bingo on July 22 at the Silver Lake Lions building.

Back-To-School Cookout Continues Growing In Winona Lake

WINONA LAKE - Whether it was the Mountain Dew, free food or just the fact that it was one of the last summer activities before the start of school, more people showed up to the back-to-school cookout lunch Monday in Winona Lake than Police Chief Joe Hawn expected.

Survey Part Of County Parks Board’s Master Plan Process

Wabash Blanks Warsaw

Because of the recent unusually cold weather, the season opener for Warsaw's baseball team was delayed two days.It seems as though the Tigers' offense still needs some thawing out. When Warsaw did finally get to the diamond against Wabash Thursday, the Apaches' Heath Lehner shut the Tigers' offense down in a 6-0 decision.Lehner allowed just two hits and struck out 12 Warsaw batters. "I thought the Wabash pitcher (Lehner) challenged our hitters," Warsaw coach Will Shepherd said."He came after us the way a pitcher is supposed to." Warsaw managed only a single by Matt Kloser in the third and another single by Joe Stanley in the fourth.

Joint Replacements Thwart Arthritis Pain

Warsaw's Dr.William Parke may hold the record for the most joint replacements to alleviate the pain of arthritis. More than 66 million people have been diagnosed with various types of arthritis.Although there are many forms of treatment available to manage progression of the disease and alleviate the pain associated with it, in addition to drugs, one of the options becoming more prevalent is joint replacement. Because Warsaw is known as the orthopedic capital of the world, the option of joint replacement may be better known and more widely accepted in this area.With three of the world's largest orthopedic firms, Zimmer, Biomet and DePuy, headquartered in Warsaw, information on innovation and advancement in orthopedic equipment is readily available. Parke was an early recipient of an artificial hip joint.He started noticing the symptoms of arthritis in the late 1970s, and had his first hip replacement in the early 1980s when he was in his mid-40s.

Konkle Remembers Battle Of Peleliu, Taking Angular In WWII

The final battles in the Pacific during World War II were fought 60 years ago today in spite of a Japanese-declared cease-fire. Nine days earlier, on Aug.6, 1945, the U.S.Air Force dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, followed by a second atomic bombing, of Nagasaki, three days later. Even though the cease-fire took effect at 0700 hours on Aug.15, 1945, small skirmishes occurred.Japanese planes attacked six Hellcats over Tokyo's Tokurzuna Airfield and four Navy planes were shot down.In the Philippines the last artillery fire from 105 mm cannons was heard north of Manila, too. Ralph Konkle of Warsaw entered the U.S.Army Jan.12, 1943.Assigned to the 81st Infantry Division, 52nd Engineer Combat Battalion, his company traveled with the 1st Marine Division to the West Carolina Islands.The island group is east of the Philippines and north of New Guinea.The U.S.was determined to take a Japanese airfield on Palau.

Valley Renovation Near Completion; Change Orders OK'd

AKRON - With the Tippecanoe Valley High School renovation project 95 percent complete, the Valley School Board approved the last "large" change orders Monday. David A.Mankowski, senior project manager with The Skillman Corp., said 76 valves along the corridors already have been changed.Labor took two hours per valve, plus materials and insulation, for a total cost of $9,691.85.The school board previously approved that change order and Mankowski was just providing the final cost for it. The other change order was approved by the board at Monday's meeting.Eleven classrooms were renovated totally, but unexpectedly, some additional plaster patching had to be done because there was no plaster behind some tall wardrobe units in the classrooms.The work totaled $28,727. The board also approved the purchase of a 2 foot by 8 foot sliding glass window from Quality Glass for $400 for the projection room.

Remember When August 24

10 Years Ago August 24 1989 Kosciusko County fair booth winners have been announced.Weekly winners received a three-month membership to the YMCA and include Michael Cocks, Diane Cocks, Kenneth Breeding and Royce Biller.Joan Rule received the grand prize one-year membership from Judy Prichard. 25 Years Ago August 24 1974 The U.S.Cheerleader's Association announced recently that Kathy Miller, of Warsaw Community High School, has been awarded a third-place individual trophy at the Ball State session of Camps All-American held recently. As a trophy winner, Miller was eligible to compete in the 16th annual National "Grand Championships," sponsored and directed by the U.S.Cheerleader's Association.

Wawasee Students Receive Recognition

SYRACUSE - During the May meeting of the Wawasee Community School Corp., several students were present to receive special recognition from the board and Superintendent Dr. Mark Stock.

Camden Displays Sheppard Tractors Collection At Fair

Sheppard tractors had a short and unique impact on farming in the early 1950s, but one that left an imprint on John Camden’s life.

Court Street Traffic Flow Changed Amid Opposition In Winona

WINONA LAKE – Court Street, from 12th Street north to Auditorium Boulevard, will be one way north despite opposition from residents.

Tippe Valley Eyes $600K Funding Shortfall

BURKET - With the state reducing school funding for grades kindergarten through 12th grade, Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. will see a loss of just less than $600,000 this year.

Remember When 12.3.2014

10 Years Ago Awards for the Festival of Trees at Town Center Mall went to: Designer’s Choice Awards, first place – ”Let It Snow” by Heather Batalis; second place – ”Over the River and Through the Woods” by Laurie Kerr; third place – “All Nature Sings” by Cheryl O’Halloran, who along with her husband Richard donated several centerpieces and mantelpieces to be sold.

Bowen Center Offers Autism Programs

April is the designated month to raise awareness for autism.

91-Year-Old Bourbon Man Shares Love Of Music

BOURBON – Bourbon resident Jake Elliott has made music for 86 years, owns 20 guitars and is still sharing his love of music with others.

Whitko Comes Up Just Short At Bellmont

Whitko used a six-run fifth inning to take an 8-4 lead over Bellmont.

Mentone Works on 2016 Budget

MENTONE – As the Mentone Town Council worked on the 2016 budget Tuesday evening, they also kept in mind where cuts could be made if the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance required them.

Couple Find Pain Relief With Spinal Cord Stimulation

After years of dealing with chronic pain, Mitch and Senita Summe were willing to try anything.