Remember When 9.20.2012
10 Years Ago 2002’s Fireman of the Year is Jerry Kammerer of Leesburg Fire Department. “I think Leesburg is the best department in the county,” a tearful Kammerer said while accepting the award at the 58th Annual Kosciusko County Firemen’s Association fish fry. “I don’t know what else to say ... Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” Kammerer, a 35-year veteran who plans to retire in December, credits his uncle for his interest in firefighting. “I looked up to one man, my Uncle Chris. He was my motivator.”25 Years Ago Kosciusko County firefighter awards were presented recently during the annual Kosciusko County firemen’s fish fry. Fireman of the Year was Tom Feldman of Etna Green. Feldman has been with the volunteer department for 21 years serving as chief, assistant chief, secretary and a member of the county squad 70. Receiving the distinguished service award was Truman Enyeart of Silver Lake. He has been a member of the Silver Lake department since 1949. Others attending were: Kenny Shepherd, 1986 firemen of the year from Warsaw; Bob Hurd, 1985 fireman of the year from Milford; and Bill Leemon, 1984 fireman of the year from Milford. 50 Years Ago Town Tattler - A tip of the hat to two grand citizens: Joe Ettinger and Emily Snapp, last night’s Chamber of Commerce choices for “Man and Woman of the Year” and recipients of the Annual Times-Union and WRSW plaques ... The Ross Sittlers (he’s First National Bank vice president), and residents of Warsaw plan a Canadian Auto vacation come this weekend .... Mayor Paul (Mike) Hodges telling friends he became marooned on his house-boat style raft in middle of Winona Lake recently, explained he had run out of gas and had to spend a chilly night on raft. He used a broom to row to shore next morning. 75 Years Ago Sidewalk narrowing in front of the city building on Center Street near Indiana Street started to provide parking space for police cars, off the Lincoln Highway, has broadened to a more extensive improvement. Earl W. Conrad, owner of the buildings adjoining city property on both Indiana and Center Streets, is co-operating with Mayor C.C. DuBois in the plan of widening business streets for automobiles.
As Valley Upgrades 1:1 Tablets, Old Ones Offered To Students
As Tippecanoe Valley High School begins efforts to replace the 450 to 500 Acer Iconia W 510P tablets that they have used for the last four years in their 1:1 technology efforts, they plan to offer them for sale to students and the general public.
Mast 50th
Rex D. Mast and the former Ina Jeannette Homan, 3710 S. Goldfield Road, Lot 945, Apache Junction, Ariz., were married July 3, 1960, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, South Whitley, by the Rev. Elwood Walker.
Gary L. Woods
PIERCETON – Gary L. Woods, 56, of Pierceton, died at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 2011, in his residence.
Betty K. Atchison
FORT WAYNE – Betty K. Atchison, 67, of Fort Wayne, and formerly of Warsaw, died June 10, 2012, in her residence.
Gross 70th
Lawrence and Athalia Gross, 499 S. Ind. 13, Pierceton, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary today at home with their family from Arizona and Pennsylvania.
Male 60th
Dr. William "Bill" and Ella Male, Winona Lake, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Sept. 3, 2010.
Paul Nichols
NORTH MANCHESTER — Paul Nichols, 69, North Manchester, died at 6:10 p.m. April 12, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
34-Year Mail Career Drawing To A Close
He knew the German shepherd was a contender, a detester of men in uniforms.There is a certain look in a dog's eye the seasoned mail carrier comes to recognize. John W.Davis Jr.wasn't necessarily afraid of the shepherd, especially since his owner had the beast firmly by the collar as they conversed. It was the unseen menace that nailed the mailman.The little mutt came flying out of the crack in the door, latched onto his leg a good one and wouldn't let loose of his pant leg after the dirty deed was done.
Warsaw Wins Share Of NLC With Victory Over Northridge
A little less than two weeks before the two sides meet again in the opening round of sectionals, the Warsaw and Northridge baseball teams met at Tiger Field Friday evening for their second regular-season matchup. Five runs in the first two innings would be all the Tigers would need as they beat the Raiders 8-2 for their eleventh straight win, earning at least a share of the Northern Lakes Conference title in the process.
In Nevada, Demos Sue Themselves
Oh, those whacky Nevada Democrats.
Syracuse Community Center Hits Snag
SYRACUSE - Plans for a community center at Lakeside Park were effectively set back to ground zero, members of the community learned during a public meeting Tuesday night. With the decision by Lakeland Youth Center board of directors to withdraw from the project, announced at the park board meeting Monday, grant applications and design renderings must be redrawn.They weren't near completion for the April round of state grant applications in any case. Tim Kelty, a consultant with R.P.Murphy and Associates, advised the council of the grant application process and gave results from a R.P.Murphy-generated survey regarding the community center. The survey polled Syracuse residents over age 55, asking about a senior center located in a community center.More than 74 percent of the respondents were in favor of such a facility in that location.Five hundred and three surveys were sent, and 273, or 54 percent, were returned.
Fellowship Missions Residents, Needy Receive Free Pizza
Fellowship Missions residents and those in need in the community received free pizza Sunday from Little Caesars Love Kitchen.
