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IU Answers Questions In 2-0 Weekend

INDIANPOLIS -ÊQuestion: What's the weakest link in the armor of the 1998 Indiana Hoosiers? The answer prior to this weekend's two games was the lack of a dominant big man. The play of freshman Kirk Haston and Will Gladness in this past weekend's NABC Classic may have solved that problem. Indiana defeated South Carolina 76-55 Sunday afternoon after beating Seton Hall 83-69 Saturday. Sunday Haston jumped off the bench in the second half and provided 10 points and five boards.This followed his debut of 17 points and eight rebounds against Seton Hall. Surprised? The media were. IU players were not. "We knew (Haston) could do this," Gladness said, "this is just the beginning for Kirk.
Ora M. Freeman, Times-Union Sports Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Valley Spikers Down Squires

AKRON - While homecoming week hits a fevered pitch tonight when the Valley football team takes the field, the volleyball team buoyed school spirit Thursday with a 25-17, 25-23, 25-22 win over rival Manchester. All three games were like watching the same episode of a TV show.Valley jumped out to an early lead, the Squires battled back to take a lead, but the Vikings rallied late to be triumphant. In the first game, Valley jumped out to a 15-10 lead on a questionable call when Amanda Wiley's serve was called in.Valley rode the momentum lost by the Squires.Manchester got as close as 20-16 with Whitney Woods serving before falling 25-17.
DANIEL RIORDAN, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Zebras Get Past Squires

NORTH MANCHESTER - Manchester coach Al Bailey summed it up nicely. "You can't win when you fumble the ball eight times," he said. It's short, simple, and to the point.In the rain and muck at Carl W.Burt Memorial Stadium, the Manchester Squires squandered away multiple opportunities to get on top of a strong Rochester Zebras team in the early stages of the game. It came back to hurt them in a 26-6 loss Friday night. Although the Squires recovered seven of the fumbles, they came at times when Manchester could least afford to commit errors.
JASON KNAVEL, Times-Union Sports Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw's Sumpter, Truman Advance

DUNLAP - "Thanks, Ray." That's what Warsaw's Blaine Sumpter had to say to his doubles partner Ray Truman after the duo's hotly contested 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Landon Conrad and Alex Keifer of Concord in the Doubles sectional semi-final at Concord High School Thursday. Truman ended the match with an ace that sailed in between Conrad and Keifer. It was one of many big shots Truman had on the night. "He turned a corner tonight," said Head coach Andy Lewis of Truman's performance. After dropping the first set 6-4, Truman and Sumpter charged ahead to a 3-0 lead in the second set.Things begin to fall apart after that as Truman's serve was broken and the Minutemen charged back to tie the set at 3-3. The Tigers broke back; up 4-3 when Conrad double faulted to move to a game within winning the second set 5-3. Sumpter put an exclamation on the 6-3 set with an unreturned overhead slam.
DANIEL RIORDAN, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Marquette Ends Triton's VB Season

BOURBON -ÊAlthough the Triton volleyball team did not win the regional Saturday, the Trojans made school history by winning the regional semifinal match over Adams Central 2-15, 15-11, 15-6.The Trojans fell to Michigan City Marquette in the regional final match 15-7, 15-2. After losing the first game to Adams Central 2-15, Triton fought back in the second game.The Trojans jumped out to an early 4-2 lead after Beth Workman, Rachel Speicher and Janell Salisbury combined to serve the Triton points. "We had a lot of trouble in the first game," said Triton coach Gayle Perry."We played not to lose instead of playing to win.Some of it was nerves, but we were busy beating ourselves.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Tiger Tennis Team Won't Have To Get By Goshen

For six consecutive years the Warsaw boys tennis team has won the sectional, only to turn around and fall to Goshen in the regional. That won't happen this year. Warsaw won its sectional Saturday with two convincing wins, 4-1 over Wawasee in the semifinal and 5-0 over Tippecanoe Valley in the championship, but the Goshen Redskins fell to Fairfield 3-2. Is Warsaw coach Andy Lewis, who has coached the Tigers to their last six sectional titles, fully aware of the fact that Goshen won't be there? You better believe it. "I think Goshen out of the tournament is kind of like playing the Chicago Bulls without Michael Jordan," said Lewis."It's up for grabs for whoever wants it." The Tigers, who bring an 11-3 record to today's 5 p.m.Concord Sectional, will play Elkhart Central (12-5) in the semifinal round.In the other semifinal, Fairield (18-2) will square off with DeKalb (17-3).The winners will play for the championship at 5 p.m.Wednesday.
DALE HUBLER, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Tigers Finish 11th

NORTH MANCHESTER - After winning the regional competition, the Warsaw girls cross country team wore sweatshirts donated by their booster club to the semistate competition.Across the back, the shirt read, "We were surprised too! See you at state!" Although the prediction on the back of the shirt did not pan out, the Warsaw girls placed 11th of 20 teams in a competition they were not expected to run in. "This is such a great experience," said Sibray."Just to be here, to get this far is a great step for us.It's a reflection of how the girls put in extra time this summer. "It's been a terrific season.It's been good from the beginning." With black and orange pawprints scattered on the faces of runners and fans alike, the Warsaw girls lined up for their first semistate competiton since 1990. After the dust settled and the runners caught their breath, the Warsaw girls had finished 11th in the competition.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Kickers Survive Sectional Game

GOSHEN -ÊSurvive and advance. As cliche as that phrase is, that's what it comes down to in the postseason. Tuesday afternoon at Bethany Christian High School, the Warsaw Tiger girls soccer team survived and advanced. The Tigers held off a physical Lakeland squad for a 2-1 win in both teams' opening match of sectional play. Lakeland dominated much of the play early on but failed to mount a legitimate scoring threat. In fact, the Lakers failed to have a shot on goal in the first half and managed just two corners kicks. Warsaw managed three shots and four corners but both teams appeared to be headed into halftime knotted in a scoreless tie. That was until the 38th minute when Bri Myers scored after Abby Rankin hit a direct kick that went to Melissa Kawsky who headed a ball that fell in front of Myers.She quickly gained control of the ball and tucked in the back of the net to give the Tigers a 1-0 halftime lead.
DANIEL RIORDAN, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Jensen, Duncan Part Of All-Star Game

For Warsaw football coach Phil Jensen, this week is the realization of a goal that goes back to his high school playing days at Penn. For Warsaw graduate Derrick Duncan, it's a chance to see how good he really is. When the annual North-South All-Star football game, which happens to be the longest running football all-star game in the country, takes place Saturday in Indianapolis, both Jensen and Duncan will be pleased as punch to be there. "When I was a player at Penn, it was every player's personal goal," Jensen said."Although I didn't make it as a player, it's a real honor 15 years later." Jensen, who guided Warsaw to a 6-4 mark this past season, will coach the linebackers.It will give Jensen a chance to instruct on the defensive side of the football for the first time in seven years.Duncan will be part of that group as he was selected to play defense, rather than running back.
Jason Knavel, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Bremen's Slowdown Stalls Tippecanoe Valley

BREMEN - Tippecanoe Valley has set or tied school records in back-to-back games, but Friday's mark against Bremen was probably one the Vikings would have liked to have done without. One game after shooting the best field-goal percentage in school history at Wabash, Tippecanoe Valley tied the school record for fewest points in a game with a 49-33 loss to the Lions. That score tied the record set in last year's sectional championship game, ironically a 33-32 win over Columbia City. Valley is 5-11 overall, while No.5 Bremen improved to 15-3. "We expected them to play real well," Valley coach Gregg Sciarra said."They're a real good team.We didn't play with a whole lot of intensity at times.We would get one shot and out." This game was one of time, and which team controlled it. • Valley didn't score in the first 6:23, and by the time Brandon Eaton got a three-pointer to roll, the visitors trailed 11-3.
MATT PERRY, Times-Union Sports Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Tigers Are On A Tear

Warsaw coach Will Wienhorst doesn't want his Tigers' girls basketball team to be so giving to Fort Wayne Snider this time around. The last time these two Warsaw Regional opponents met was back on Jan.17.The Panthers came away with a 54-47 win over the Tigers after receiving some freebies as in free throws to start the game. Warsaw opened up with what was supposed to be a token fullcourt press to hurry the Panthers' offense up.What actually happened was the Tigers got a little overzealous and fouled the Panthers, and fouled and fouled... All told, Snider ended up in the double bonus and knocking down 10 of 14 from the charity stripe - all in the first quarter.Warsaw's Jessica Zaugg had three personal fouls before Wienhorst could even get her on the bench in the first period.
Greg Jones, Times-Union Sports Editor- | July 28, 2016

Morgan Township Trips Up Triton Girls In Regional

BOURBON - The Triton girls basketball team played in its first regional game at home against Morgan Township Saturday.Despite having the home-court advantage, the Trojans struggled from the field all night and lost 60-44. Morgan Township got off to an early start as Karin Morrisroe stole a Triton pass and took it the length of the court for a layup.Morrisroe then added two free throws before she had trouble with a contact lens and did not score for the rest of the quarter. With Morrisroe's shooting woes, Triton was able to capitalize.The Trojans got contributions from several different players.Jessica Kintzel scored four points in the first quarter, while Kendra Blackford, Chris Scott, and Melissa Nifong each had two.Despite being able to get four different players in the scoring column, Triton was only able to put 10 points on the board as it was tied with the Cherokees at the end of the first quarter.
DAN RIORDAN, Times-Union Sports Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Da-Lite Screen Funds Smoke Detector Program, Mayor calls donation 'heart-warming'

During the afternoon of October 24, firefighters, emergency medical teams and police just did their jobs when the west wall of Da-Lite Screen collapsed as a tornado rampaged through the northern part of the city. The public servants secured the area and tended to the wounded - all part of an exceptional day's work. Da-Lite Screen officials, however, felt the men and women who came to their aid went above and beyond the call of duty. On Friday, Da-Lite Screen representated by Jerry Young and Keith McSherry, gave back to the city by presenting a $25,000 check for the Kosciusko County Firemen Association's countywide campaign to place a smoke detector in every home. The presentation was made during the city's board of works meeting.Fire Chief Matt Warren and assistant chief Mike Wilson were on hand to accept the gift. Young said the outpouring of community support was overwhelming following the disaster and the company felt this was the way to give back.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Remember When 2.14.08

10 Years Ago February 14 1998 Sacred Heart Elementary won the American Conference volleyball championship with a 6-1 mark this year. Players are Amy Krizmanich, Hannah Dillon, Katie Grossnickle, Jodie Lieffring, Gabriella Schlitt, Amanda Wiley, Claire List, Katrina Bonahoom, Lindsay Wiley, Jessica Hollar, Hilary Robinson, Carrie Lanoue, Brandy Allen. Chelsea Clemens, Michelle DeGeeter, Camerin Carboneau, Jessica Davis, Kara Armino and Lauren Kreager. Coaches are Lili Polk and Jeanine DeGeeter and manager is Holly Durcholz. 25 Years Ago February 14 1983 POTPOURRI - Back Home - Winona Lake's Frances and Dayton Wys back home following five weeks in sunny California, where among other things, they went to see the recommissioning of the USS New Jersey, featuring President Reagan as the speaker. The local couple was treated to a tour of the ship and dinner. Son-in-law Richard Jones is serving on the New Jersey. Daughter Patti is expecting to make the Wys' grandparents in August. 50 Years Ago February 14 1958 Warsaw residents saw the Russian satellite, "Sputnik II," at about 5:09 a.m. The satellite was visible for approximately a minute and a half as it glowed with the reflection of the sun. It traveled from south to north in the eastern skies about 150 miles above the earth. 75 Years Ago February 14 1933 Chapman Lake vicinity today (Jan. 9) won the local cold weather trophy perhaps for all time. James Stoneburner reported 26 below as did Lewis Shroyer, while Carl Shroyer came through with comparatively warm 23 below zero.
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Remember When 10.15.07

10 Years Ago October 15 1997 SPEEDWAY - Warsaw resident Jerry Nelson combined with Dave Schumaker to shoot back-to-back rounds of 66 to win the Indiana PGA Senior Pro-Am one best ball event on Wednesday and Thursday. Nelson and Schumaker beat the nearest competitors by four strokes to win the event at Brickyard Crossing Golf Club. 25 Years Ago October 15 1982 POTPOURRI - His brothers may flash embarrassing signs at him every time he referees a Warsaw basketball game, but John Lozier just may have the last laugh. Lozier, formerly of Leesburg, has been selected by fellow basketball officials as the 1981-82 recipient of the Roy Gardner Award. 50 Years Ago October 15 1957 Pamela Sue Boggs, 4-year-old daughter of Marilyn Boggs, Warsaw, crawled into her mother's parked car, turned on the ignition and tromped down on the accelerator. She tried to drive "just like mommie does." The auto, set in reverse, shot across the street, barely missing a large three, then smashed at full acceleration into a cement front porch of the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zones. She sustained bruises and a bump on the head, but no serious injuries. 75 Years Ago October 15 1932 An indication of the early approach of winter was witnessed by many Warsawans late Wednesday (Oct. 12) afternoon when flakes of snow were seen in the air. There was a marked drop in the temperature Wednesday, which was followed last night by a rise in the mercury.
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11-Year-Old Recovers From Alcohol-Poisoning Incident

An 11-year-old Larwill girl is in fair condition after being airlifted Sunday to Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, with suspected alcohol poisoning.This was one of at least three incidents of underage drinking investigated over the weekend by local police. According to a Warsaw Police Department report, the girl was found alone lying on vomit-dampened carpet in the back room of a residence in the 300 block of south Columbia Street.Others in the house, including adults and juveniles, at first denied that the girl drank any alcoholic beverages at that location.
Ruth Anne Lipka, Times-Union Lifestyles Editor- | July 28, 2016

Local Man's Love Of Flags Translates Into Education

WINONA LAKE - "These are my favorites," Ken Locke said of the 13 Colonial and United States flags on display at the Billy Sunday Visitors Center and Museum. Locke got hooked on historical flags when they were used during a Scout leadership camp ceremony a few years back. He began collecting U.S.flags, purchasing them at auctions, until the prices became too steep for him. At the same time, his interest in Revolutionary War banners and design changes led him to begin researching the national symbol. Locke now presents educational programs at schools and for organizations. "It's a very easy, visual way to talk about American history.Kids love it, adults love it, too," he said. Some of the replicas on display at the museum date back to pre-Colonial times, including the white Viking flag (1000) featuring the outline of a raven; the Spanish banner carried by Christopher Columbus (1492); and the Red Ensign (1620) flown by the Pilgrims.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Flap Over Fence Back Before Winona Lake Town Council

WINONA LAKE - Garrett Howell attended the town council meeting Tuesday, fence permit in hand. During the May 25 meeting, the council discussed the new chain link fence placement at Packerton Road and CR 225, where Howell is developing a storage unit facility.The fence, in combination with a utility pole, "seems" to block a driver's view while approaching the intersection. Howell said he met with building commissioner Dick Leaf several times regarding the fence, which is five feet from the property line.Leaf said both town marshal Malcolm Gilbert and public works superintendent Pete O'Connell went to the site and approved it. "I crossed my 't's' and we talked abut it," Howell said to Leaf."You approved it."He estimated a $2,000 cost to move the fence back farther because the poles couldn't be reused. Councilman David Delp said in his opinion the intersection is dangerous.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Woman's Illness Unites Family, Church, Community

Fund raiser set for Feb.3 MENTONE - Battling cancer, Brenda Olson, 47, Mentone, has come to appreciate the little things in life. A smile.Seeing her children off to school in the morning.Spending time with family and friends. "We have learned," said Olson, "to really enjoy each day God gives us." She was told she had Leiomyo Sarcoma last May."I was having some back trouble so I'd gone to the doctor and gone to the chiropractor ...but come to find out, it was a tumor on my uterus pushing on my back that was causing the trouble.It had spread to stage four," said Olson Wednesday.
DAVID SLONE Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

'Grease' Mixes With Water At Hidden Lake

Fellas, throw on the leather jacket.Slick back the hair. Ladies, put on the poodle skirts, slip on the bobby socks and tie that hair up in a ponytail. It's time to go back to 1959, to Rydell High School. "Grease" is the word. Or rather, "Grease" is this year's theme for the Lake City Skiers. "This year, we went with the theme of 'Grease' because we thought it would be a fun-filled show for the spectators," said, show director Gary Hawblitzel.It's also a show every generation of a family can enjoy and the show is ski-friendly. "It worked really well with tying it in with the acts on the water," Hawblitzel said. Mike Wilson is Danny in LCS' version of "Grease." "I think it will be a very good show," Wilson said."We have to get some kinks out of it, but it will be a very extravagant show." Other cast members include Kim Love as Sandy, Angela Wilson as Rizzo and Tracy Patrick as Frenchy.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016
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