Ellis Is Headliner For Blues & BBQ Concert July 7
Tinsley Ellis is the headline act for the free Blues & BBQ concert July 7 at Glover Pavilion in Central Park, Warsaw Parks Department Recreation Director Sheila Wieringa announced at the Board of Public Works and Safety Friday.
City Awards Fox Farm Road Dam Removal To Flatland For $61K
Removing the Fox Farm Road low head dam will eliminate a hazard and potentially provide a benefit for local fishermen.
Commissioners Approve Bait Shop Rezoning
The oldest bait shop in Kosciusko County moved a step closer to expansion plans after the county commissioners approved a rezoning request.
Banks Meets With Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Third District Congressman Jim Banks Friday issued the following statement after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House along with other members of the Republican Study Committee.
Seems Like A Strange Way To Assess Laws
I was reading about the rulings against President Donald Trump’s second, “revised” travel ban this week.
Club News, March 18, 2017
Meeting reports and upcoming events from Kosciusko County social groups:
Kenneth Alva Burris
The Rev. Kenneth Alva Burris Jr., Pierceton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 14, 2017, in Homewood, Ill., at the age of 84. He was born March 28, 1932, in Peoria, Ill., to Kenneth Alva and Audreyanna Price Burris. On Aug. 20, 1954, he married Delora June Ryan, who passed away Sept. 5, 2010. He served as a Presbyterian pastor for more than 30 years, pastoring numerous churches in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. He retired as pastor of Attica-Williamsport Presbyterian Church in Attica in 1995, and in retirement served churches in Lake Prairie and Lake Village. He received his B.A. from Millikin University in 1953 and his Master of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in 1961. He also served for a time as a development officer at Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, W.Va., and Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Ala. He moved to Winona Lake in 2008. He loved the Lord, and he loved people. Many people in the churches he served and attended were blessed by his care, compassion and counsel. He was a devoted husband and father, and delighted in his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He is survived by two daughters, Deanna (husband Roger) Bryant, Midland, Mich., and Joy (husband Scott) Eshleman, Homewood; son, James (wife Norma) Burris, Toledo, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Ruth Burris, Genoa, Ohio; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his half sister, Alicia Laddin, Mission Viejo, Calif. He was preceded by his parents; Delora, his wife of 56 years; son Duane Burris; grandson Andrew Burris; and great-grandson Alex Lopez. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. A private family service is planned Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. ***** Memorials to the American Lung Association, www.lung.org, would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent at www.redpathfruthfuneral home.com.
Lila Mae Sheely
Lila Mae Sheely, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:30 p.m. March 5, 2017, at her residence at the age of 78. She was born Sept. 30, 1938, in Greentown, Ohio, to Benjamin Thomas Jr. and Alma Fern Stickle Sheely. She spent her lifetime serving, learning and teaching. Never wasting a minute, she received her nursing degree in Ohio in 1960. She spent three years at Grace College and Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, finally receiving her master's degree in 1992 from Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion. She worked as a nurse for 15 years in Arizona and Indiana. She went to France to study French, and studied tropical diseases in Belgium. She served as a missionary nurse for 20 years in the Central African Republic. When she returned to the U.S., she taught at Indiana Wesleyan University in the nursing division for seven years until her retirement.
Turnovers Cost Grace In NCCAA Semis
WINONA LAKE – In a way, the Grace College Lancers let a berth in the NCCAA men's basketball national finals slip through their hands.
With Crean's Firing, It's Time To Bring Alford Home
When Tom Crean arrived in Bloomington nine seasons ago, hired to restore the Indiana University men’s basketball program to glory, it was understood that it was going to take a while to get there.
Julian Signs With IUSB
Tippecanoe Valley High School senior Jeremy Julian has signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and golf careers at Indiana University-South Bend. He plans to major in Business
Don H. Titus
Don H. Titus, 89, Nappanee, passed away March 12, 2017, at his residence with his family by his side.
Meeting Planned For Public Input On Husky Trail Project
A public meeting on the Husky Trail reconstruction meeting has been announced.
LCA Winter Sports Awards
Lakeland Christian Academy presented its winter sports awards this week. Winners were (front row, L-R) Breanna Creekmore, junior high cheer-leadership; Grace Hanes, junior high girls basketball-mental attitude; Genevieve Goldsmith, junior high cheer-positivity; and Angella Stichter, junior high girls basketball-most improved. In the second row are Avery Hobbs, junior high girls basketball-defensive player award; Liza Schmitt, junior high girls basketball-best hustle; Kiersten Parker, junior high girls basketball-offensive player award.
