County Denies CCAC Funding One More Time
After watching Kosciusko County officials turn down the City-County Athletic Complex for yet another year, Candy Wolkins couldn't contain her emotions Thursday. So after county council denied a one-time request for $50,000, the CCAC board member stood up and criticized some of the officials for what she thought were weak excuses and lack of community support. For the fourth straight year, the county voted against funding, this time, 4-3.In doing so, some council members suggested they consider somehow using Convention and Visitors Bureau revenues from the innkeeper's tax. Soon after the vote Wolkins stood up, apparently unable to hold back her feelings.In a polite but terse impromptu speech, she questioned why the county continues to stand alone when industry, private donors, the city and CVB have combined for nearly $1.8 million. "The commissioners and the council throughout this have turned their back on us," Wolkins said.
Residents Urge Cleanup Along County Roads
Bill and Carol Huffer would like the trash picked up along county roads, calling the litter in ditches and along wetlands appalling. "I remember my parents saying, when they went to Montana 15 years ago, that they knew they were back in Kosciusko County because of all the trash on the highways," Bill Huffer said at the Kosciusko County Commissioners' meeting Tuesday. "We would like to start a program of highway cleanup.We imagine a committee will have to be formed, letters sent to the editor, have talks with the township trustees ...It's a big project." Carol Huffer reminded the commissioners of the national "Every Litter Bit Hurts" campaign of the 1970s.She said her kids wouldn't dream of throwing anything out of the car, which she believes is the root of the problem now. She noted that most of the trash along their road is bags and wrappings from "fast food" restaurants.
Tips For Avoiding CO Poisoning
You get home from work and start to feel like you have a headache. You can't concentrate.You feel dizzy and nauseated as you make your way to the couch to rest. But before you take a nap to sleep off those flu-like symptoms, consider that your ill health could be attributed to carbon monoxide (CO). Jim and Marsha Kilgore, South Zimmer Road, Warsaw, narrowly escaped CO asphyxiation a week ago when a backdraft of the gas became concentrated in their home. On Feb.20, Jim Kilgore called Warsaw Police Department and told dispatcher Jackie Treft they were feeling very sick.He said it was probably just the flu, but it wasn't.When a WPD patrol stopped by their home Kilgore collapsed into the officer's arms. The couple were treated at St.Joseph's Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy unit."None of the symptoms really went away until after about 2-1/2 hours in the decompression chamber, Kilgore said.
Remember When 3.7.2009
10 Years Ago March 7 1999 SYRACUSE - The Warsaw Tigers won their first back-to-back gymnastics sectional title in school history recently at Wawasee High School behind a strong performance from Jillian Letsch. Letsch, a sophomore, won her second all-around title in a row at Wawasee with a total score of 34.45. 25 Years Ago March 7 1984 POTPOURRI - New Fireman - Matt Warren, who was employed as the Warsaw Police Department mechanic, began his new job as a city fireman on March 1. Firefighting runs in the family ... uncle Layne Warren is longtime Claypool Fire Chief and cousin Jack is Claypool fire captain. 50 Years Ago March 7 1959 A photo in the latest issue of Indiana Teachers, official publication of the Indiana State Teachers Association, shows the teaching of French in the Warsaw schools. Cut lines point out that it is one of the most modern methods in the state. Archie Keffer, uses tape recorders to assist in teaching the subject. 75 Years Ago March 7 1934 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Monroe of Silver Lake will celebrate March 12, their 58th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe who are both enjoying exceptionally good health, have the honor of being among Indiana's longest married couples. They were married by the Rev. David Hidy at the John Hanley home, south of North Manchester.
Warsaw Softball Team Beats Plymouth
Warsaw's varsity softball team looked to right its Northern Lakes Conference ship Monday at the Tiger Athletic Complex.
Remember When 4.11.2013
10 Years Ago More than 1,000 area fourth-grade students will discover more about agriculture at the Seventh Annual Kosciusko Ag Day Tuesday and Wednesday at Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw. During Ag Day students have the opportunity to visit 12 educational booths covering topics such as careers in agriculture, 4-H crops, swine, beef, chickens, dairy, soil and water quality, ducks, farm machinery, sheep and farm safety.25 Years Ago Back To School – Area students went back to school today after spring vacation. Kyle Tom was shown in a front page photo riding his scooter down East Main Street on his way to Lincoln Elementary School. He is in the fourth grade. Kyle is the son of Kip and Paula Tom, who live in Warsaw.50 Years Ago Three Future Farmers of Claypool High School recently received awards at a banquet held in Wabash. They were: Larry Reece, Ronald Hathaway and Howard Shull, along with vocational teacher Joseph Reynolds. Hathaway won top score for his yield. He also had the lowest cost per bushel. Other Claypool youths who participated in the corn growing contest, sponsored by the DeKalb Corn Company, were Jim Reece, Dale Hines, Brad Bradley, Larry McKenzie and Dennis Rowland.75 Years Ago Francis E. Miller, student at Indiana University, has returned to Bloomington, after spending his spring vacation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Miller. Mrs. John A. Sloane and Miss Frances Sharp went to Wabash Sunday to hear the presentation of the “Messiah” by Manchester College. Miss Mildred Sloane and Gus Chinworth, of Warsaw, sang in the chorus and James Pottenger, of Warsaw, played in the orchestra.
Why They Dislike America
Editor, Times-Union:Why do parts of the world dislike America so much?
Wawasee Looking To Build On Experience
SYRACUSE – Wawasee was a very young football team going into last season. Warrior head coach Josh Ekovich believes between the experience gained in the season and the work put in since then will pay dividends in 2016.
Witness Claims Woody Threatened His Life And Family
Thomas Hursey said Brandon Woody threatened his life and family while they were in jail in September.
Cemetery to Spend $90K to Fix Roads
Oakwood Cemetery this year will spend $90,000 to fix its roads, the Board of Regents heard Thursday.
Remember When 05.27.2011
10 Years AgoThe winners of the Ladies Stonehenge Wednesday Afternoon Bridge were Dory Wright, Peg Zimmerman, Kathleen Martin and Margret Stuzman.There were nine tables at the Wednesday evening Mixed Couples Bridge with the following winners: Mazie Kreicker, John Clay, Bob Steele, Elaine Loser, Rex Tinkey, Nancy Anderson, Janet Oberlin, Bill Tidmore, Dick Allen, Roger Sawyer and Dory Wright.25 Years AgoFormer astronaut James Irwin, who flew to the moon on Apollo 15, spoke at the Grace Schools annual recognition banquet for sustaining sponsors recently. Speaking to a crowd of more than 200 at the banquet, he told an inspiring story of how he spent a lifetime shooting for the moon.“What a happy moment that was,” Irwin says, “almost the happiest moment in my life. (I cried) tears of joy. I was finally doing what I had been prepared my whole life to do.”“I came back with a new appreciation for the blue planet,” Irwin says. “I thought that I had viewed it as God must have viewed it. I came back with a new love for people on the earth and a new love for the Lord and a desire to serve Him.”50 Years AgoMr. and Mrs. Vern Egolf, of near Atwood, returned from Dover, Del., recently. They visited their son, Staff Sgt. Jack Egolf and family, before he left for a 60-day assignment in the Congo. He is flight engineer on a C-124 Globemaster.Miss Ruth Matson and Miss Mamie Matson, of Winona Lake, are vacationing with relatives in the Black Hills of South Dakota.75 Years AgoMiss Betty Bevier is valedictorian of the 1936 graduating class of the Warsaw High School, according to announcement made by high school principal Loren Chastain. Miss Margery June Spear, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Spear, is salutatorian. Two pupils of the graduating class are selected each year for these honors for having the highest grades throughout their four years in high school.
Lady Lancers Top League Foe Taylor
WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s women’s basketball continued its climb up the Crossroads League standings, muscling its way to a 66-62 victory over Taylor on Saturday.
Kelainey's To Close Downtwon Warsaw Location, Focus More On Winona Lake Shop
Kelainey’s Ice Cream Shop is closing its downtown Warsaw location, though owners Jim and Patti Thompson want customers to know they’ll still be selling scoops and sandwiches not too far away.
It's Been A Week Filled With Sentimental Sports Stories
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Local Bowlers Set State Record
It had been six years since Glen Ransbottom bowled a perfect game.
Lancers Extend Winning Streak To Five Games
WINONA LAKE – Opening the second half of the Crossroads League schedule, Grace College’s men’s basketball team used a second-half surge Saturday to beat rival Taylor University 66-62 and extend its winning streak to five games.
Whitko Trying To Repeat Success
SOUTH WHITLEY - The 2008 season was a success for Whitko High School's varsity football team.
Grace Picks Up Road Win At SAU
Grace’s women’s basketball team picked up a critical late-season win on the road, beating Spring Arbor 71-65 on Wednesday. Kyannah Stull led all players with 24 points, and Vironnica Drake stuffed the stat sheet with 23 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists. With 18 wins this season, the Lady Lancers (18-9, 9-6 Crossroads League) already have the fourth-most wins for a season in program history. Grace is well within reach of the all-time record of 20 victories.
