Remember When 8.3.2013
10 Years AgoLocal paint horse youth competitor Katie Kemper, 13, of Claypool, captured a World Championship title on June 23 at the 2003 World Championship Paint Horse Show, held June 21 through July 5 in Fort Worth, Texas. Approximately 2,000 horses competed in this year’s show. Katie and her horse, Dupont, also picked up their award for being 10th in the nation for the 13 and under division for 2002. She is under the guidance of Walters Equestrian Center in Bourbon. Katie is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Kemper and will be attending Edgewood Middle School.25 Years AgoDebbie Ransbottom was crowned Miss Silver Lake during last weekend’s Silver Lake Days annual festivities. First runner-up is Emily Burris; Kathy Wadkins is second runner-up.Lake City Bank President R. Douglas Grant honors Deb Lotz, assistant vice-president and Silver Lake office manager, for 20 years of service. Daisy Nichols was presented a special award by Deb Mangus of the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau recognizing her outstanding contribution in the production of Kosciusko County’s first Family Activities Guide. 50 Years AgoRadio Stations WRSW AM and FM will broadcast the Memorial Day 500-mile race at Indianapolis in its entirety, approximately 4-1/2 hours. Glenn Wagner and Carl Wendel, owners of W & W Truck Sales Inc., U.S. 30 west of Warsaw, have signed a contract with Ernest (Pat) Kelly, representative for the radio stations, to bring listeners all the action as a public service. Both Wagner and Wendel have spent more than 20 years connected with the trucking industry. Their many years of experience as drivers and operators before purchasing their present business eight years ago has been an asset in servicing their customers. 75 Years AgoWarsaw Policeman Judd Pittenger and Ivan Ginn took into custody Sherwood Kimes, of Gary, Ind., shoe store clerk, and within 20 minutes, found that he had stolen an automobile in Valparaiso early yesterday and was wanted for theft of $200 from his employer’s store in Gary. Officers from Valparaiso took Kimes back to Valparaiso to face a vehicle-taking charge. He had stolen a car from a local Ford dealer there, drove to Warsaw, and ran out of gas on North Lake Street and applied to the American Legion for a loan of $3, leaving the key as security. Warsaw police found him inebriated and walking on East Center Street near Scott Street, leaving town on foot. On Sunday, he had used his store key to enter the R. and S. Shoe Store in Gary. Manager Abe Shoen called the police. None of the money was found on Kimes. The abandoned car was returned to its owner.
Kubacki To Give 'Spine Award' To Congresswoman Walorski
SYRACUSE – State Representative Rebecca Kubacki announced Congresswoman Jackie Walorski will be the recipient of the fourth annual Spine Award.
KCH Offers Gluten-Free Living, Arthritis Management Classes
The Kosciusko Community Hospital Health & Wellness Center will present two community education classes this fall.
Wabash Valley Music Association Series Announces 2013-14 Season
WABASH – The touring Broadway productions of “Mamma Mia,” “West Side Story” and “Memphis, the Musical,” as well as concerts by iconic entertainers The Osmonds and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, are among the shows being offered during the 2013-2014 season of the Wabash Valley Music Association Series, presented by Wellbrooke of Wabash.
Salvation Army 'Sole Purpose' Program Helps 353 Kids
The Salvation Army of Kosciusko County recently assisted 353 children from 120 families with new shoes to prepare for this school year.
Remember When 7.15.2013
10 Years Ago2003 Warsaw Prom Royalty: Warsaw Community High School Prom Queen is Sara Hamman and King is Austin Arnett. Kimble Glass would like to recognize our families’ 2003 graduates: Kathleen Castillo, daughter of Jody Castillo; Hillary Colt, daughter of Colleen Colt; Karrah Creamer, daughter of Kay Creamer; Lenord McCreery, son of Andy McCreery; Joey Shepherd, son of Julie Shepherd; Travis Slone, son of Richmond and Avis Slone; and Wes Rodman, stepson of Greg Davis.25 Years AgoNestled comfortably into the trees, deep in the heart of the City of Warsaw, a quaint hotel is in the process of becoming reality. Formerly housing Sym Financial, the owners of the old brick house on Center Street near the Wagon Wheel Playhouse have opted to open a hotel, “White Hill Manor,” because of its spaciousness. The house, of English architectural style, was built in 1934 by Zimmer Inc. founder J. O. Zimmer and purchased by Frank Saemann in the 1950s. “We want to restore the house to its structural origin,” says co-owner Brent Wilcoxson. The walls of the game room once had the names of Zimmer’s guests burned into the wood. The names were later sanded off when the Saemann family bought it. 50 Years AgoJeanne Marie Tuka, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Tuka, 1902 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, has been chosen valedictorian; John “Tony” VanOsdol, son of Marjorie and the late Dean VanOsdol, and Martha Tschetter, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Tschetter, 116 13th St., Winona Lake, are co-salutatorians. They have been named the top seniors in the 172-member Warsaw Community High School class of 1963 by Principal William Davis. Jeanne plans to attend Ball State Teachers College in Muncie; Tony will pursue a degree in law at Notre Dame; Martha plans to attend Wheaton College 75 Years AgoThe City Council unanimously approved the plan of the Board of Public Works to submit additional WPA projects for Warsaw to J.M. Hixon, South Bend, regional director for street work. According to blueprints submitted by city engineer Don H. Lessig, nine miles of unpaved streets on which curb, guttering, and a black-top pavement would be laid, would be improved; two miles of alleys in the business district would be paved; and eight blocks of new streets would be opened and graded. Provision is made for widening several brick streets through the business district; Main from Buffalo to Detroit, Market from Lake to Indiana, and Buffalo from Jefferson to Main. Estimates on cost of materials total $168,214.77.
Milford Toddler Hospitalized By Dog Bite
MILFORD – A Milford toddler was transported to a Fort Wayne hospital Thursday night after receiving facial injuries from being bitten by a dog.
Margie E. Chupp
MILFORD – Margie E. Chupp, 88, of Milford, died July 26, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Manor.
Lake City Skiers Host Central Regional Show over Weekend
Lake City Skiers hosted a “fantastic” 2013 Central Region Show Ski Tournament over the weekend, bringing in thousands of water skiers and spectators to Warsaw, according to Central Region President Kevin Hayes.
Biddle Takes Part In National Young Leaders State Conference
CHICAGO, Ill. – Victoria Biddle, daughter of Tim and Janet Biddle, recently attended the National Young Leaders State Conference in Chicago July 11-14.
Wawasee Camp Helps At-Risk Students
SYRACUSE – Wawasee School Board heard a report Tuesday night about a camp for at-risk students.
Warsaw Man Charged with Beating Pregnant Girlfriend
A Warsaw man was arrested early this morning after battering a woman who is pregnant with his child.
Barbara Jean Kottka
BOURBON – Barbara Jean Kottka, 62, of Bourbon, died Aug. 7, 2013, in her residence.
Bronson Inducted Into HOF Again
Kevin Lee Bronson, of Relentless Martial Arts Academy and Fitness Center in Warsaw was inducted into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame for a third time on June 22 in Tannersville, Pa.
Margie E. Chupp
MILFORD – Margie E. Chupp, 88, of Milford, passed away July 26, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Manor.
