Warsaw Hosts Winter Percussion Ensemble Competition
Twenty-four percussion ensembles from Indiana and one from Illinois will compete Saturday in the Warsaw Community High School Winter Percussion Invitational.
Renee LeeAn Gagnon
AKRON — Renee LeeAnn Gagnon, 31, Rochester, formerly of Akron, died at 6:10 p.m. March 7, 2017, at her residence. She was born Sept. 19, 1985, in Rochester, to Terry Gagnon and Georgia Clark. She was a graduate of Tippecanoe Valley High School. She also furthered her education at International Business College, Fort Wayne, and graduated as a vet tech. She enjoyed camping, riding horses and boating. She always had a love for all animals. But most of all she was a proud mother to the love of her life, Rienn.
Gerri L. Longanecker
NORTH MANCHESTER — Gerri L. Longanecker, 70, North Manchester, died at 2 a.m. March 8, 2017, at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester. She was born July 31, 1946, in Huntington, to Carl Sr. and Mary Reeves Herndon. On Sept. 10, 1966, she married David F. Longanecker. He died May 9, 2014. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, with calling one hour prior, at First Brethren Church, 407 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester. Pastor Karl Stout will officiate. Calling also is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 Ind. 114W, North Manchester. ***** Memorials to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent at www.mckeemortuary.com.
Wooden Impacts Trgovich, Ogle
In Doug Ogle's view, coaching against someone who played for legendary coach John Wooden is "very cool."
Bethel Advances In NAIA Tourney With 104-78 Win
Bethel College had six players in double figures in its 104-78 rout of Calumet College of St. Joseph (Ind.) Thursday in the first round of the NAIA Division II National Tournament. Gage Ott had a game-high 19 points for the Pilots, with Triton alum Clay Yeo, along with Paul Foreman and Caleb Oetjen, adding 15 points each. Former Warsaw Tiger Jordyn Coon had 14, and Ryan Wassink tossed in 10 points in the winning cause.
Lady Spartan Softball Falls
Junior outfielder Mikayla Deisler rapped three hits in four at-bats, leading Manchester University’s offense Thursday. Deisler delivered one of the squad’s five hits in a five-inning, game one 10-0 loss to visiting Taylor University. Continuing an afternoon and early evening when her batting average soared 100 points the junior came back in the nightcap to go two-for-two with a run scored as part of a close-knit 6-3 loss.
Our Father’s House In New Location, Auction Planned
Our Father’s House has moved to its new location, and is planning a big auction March 18 at its old location to clear out remaining inventory.
Fish, Chicken, Tenderloin Fry Is Saturday
SILVER LAKE — A fish, chicken and tenderloin fry is planned for Saturday at the Silver Lake Conservation Building. The fry, sponsored by Silver Lake Lions Club, is from 4 p.m. until sold out. Cost is $9 per pound, and side dishes will be available. A bake sale by South Pleasant Church also is planned.
Larry Lee Glant,
Larry Lee Glant, 77, Warsaw, passed away March 7, 2017, at his home. He was born March 31, 1939, in Leesburg, to Samuel and Donnabelle Ulrey Glant. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw and graduated Leesburg High School in 1957. He was a long haul truck driver for 40 years. He took pride in purchasing his first Peterbuilt semi-truck at the age of 50 and also winning the semi-truck Show & Shine 2002 at the Kosciusko County Fair. He was an avid golfer and played in many tournaments at surrounding golf courses. He enjoyed the summer “Golf Tour” with the guys and several yearly golf trips to South Carolina. He enjoyed mowing his yard and his mother’s field and cutting wood for sale to keep himself active. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. He is survived by his mother, Donnabelle Glant; three daughters: Sonia DeGaetano, Kathy Buckheit and Lori (spouse Mike) Morel, all of Warsaw; four grandchildren: Angela (spouse Sam) Miller, Seattle, Wash.; and Danielle DeGaetano and Reese and Sydney Morel, all of Warsaw; two great-grandchildren, Tanner and Dexter Beck; a brother, Jack (spouse Kathy) Glant, Garden Grove, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his father; a brother, Alan Glant; and a son-in-law, Phillip DeGaetano. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A private graveside service is planned. ***** Memorials to the Denny Hepler Future Golf Foundation, 3085 E. Pierceton Road, Warsaw IN 46580 (not tax-exempt). To sign the guest register or leave condolences electronically, go to mchattonsadlerfuneralchapel.com.
Church News, March 9, 2017
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GUEST COLUMN
Now Is The Time To Make Our Military Great Again
After eight years of our military's decline, it is a welcome change to have a commander-in-chief who is willing to fight for our men and women in uniform.
Democrat Double Standards
Washington Democrats are like high school bullies. Only they think they are the good guys and their opponents are bad.
Redevelopment Panel OKs Plan To Expand Development Area
Though neither the petitioners nor their representative were present at the Redevelopment Commission meeting Monday, the board approved plans to consider expanding Warsaw’s Central Economic Development Area.
Styx Bringing Prog Rock Classics To Honeywell March 23
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Lawrence Gowan is the only foreign member of the legendary progressive rock band Styx.
Review: Enjoyable ‘Pippin’ Features Music That Will Stick In Your Head
WABASH – Acrobats, magic tricks and high-flying stunts were used to tell the story of a young prince searching for meaning in Sunday night’s production of “Pippin” at the Honeywell Center in Wabash.
