Public Occurrences 10.13.16

County Jail Bookings  The following people were preliminarily charged and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: • 12:11 p.m. Wednesday – Joseph?Clemans, 24, of 963 W. CR 275N, Rochester, arrested for theft and false informing. Bond: $600. • 12:40 p.m. Wednesday – Matthew Miser, 38, of 1723 South Country Club Road, Warsaw, arrested on a civil warrant. Bond: $500. • 1:33 a.m. today – Haley Ann Chilcutt, 28, of 4341 W. CR 100N, Warsaw, arrested on a civil warrant. Bond: $500.

Carol Anne Werstler,

Carol Anne Werstler, 73, formerly of Leesburg, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Oct. 12, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw.  She was born Dec. 21, 1942, in Peru, to Waldo and Ruth Fields Bostel. On Dec. 6, 1980, she was married to Daniel Rex Werstler, who passed away unexpectedly July 27, 2015. 

Rodger L. Sherk,

Rodger L. Sherk, 73, Rochester, passed away at 11:05 p.m. Oct. 11, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver. He was born Nov. 7, 1942, in Plymouth, to George and Beulah Beyler Sherk. On June 23, 1963, in Teegarden, he married Bonnie Cowen, who survives in Rochester.

Warsaw Wave Wins Socctoberfest Tournament

The Warsaw Wave U12 girls soccer team, coached by Katie Rettig, won the Indianapolis Socctoberfest Soccer Tournament held Saturday and Sunday.

Sports Briefs

Fiber Optic Plan For Bourbon Falls Short

A plan to bring a new fiber internet service to the Bourbon area by RTC of Rochester no longer is in the works.

State Chamber Pushing For Education, Infrastructure Measures

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is advocating for greater commitments to road spending and education, and in some instances, tax hikes to cover the costs.

Manchester Schools Hears About E-Learning

The Manchester Community School Board and visitors listened to an e-learning procedure presentation at Tuesday night’s meeting.

Fall Family Fun Planned Friday

The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department will present Fall Family Fun, a free event for the entire family, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Lucerne Park on Pike Lake.

Sears Plans Weekend Grand Re-Opening

Sears Hometown Store in Warsaw is refreshing its retail strategy and will celebrate its grand reopening with a two-day event beginning Friday.

Warsaw Schools Facing Shortage Of Support Staff

New laws and low unemployment are creating a shortage of support staff at Warsaw Community Schools, the school board discussed Tuesday.

Triton Spikers Sweep Lady Warriors

SYRACUSE – After winning the first set handily and taking a 9-0 lead in the second, it looked like the rout was on in Triton’s volleyball match at Wawasee Tuesday night.

Erba's Resignation Leaves Big Shoes To Fill

Last week, I got a phone call from Warsaw Athletic Director Dave Anson, telling me I needed to put my Warsaw Community High School Sports Information Director hat on and check my email because a head coach had resigned.

John G. “Jack” Hamilton,

John G. “Jack” Hamilton, DDS, MSD, 72, Syracuse, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Aug. 31, 2016, at Center for Hospice Care House, Elkhart.  He was born June 29, 1944, in Fort Wayne, to Gerald J. and Lois M. Rondot Hamilton. On Aug. 28, 1965, in Fort Wayne, he was married to Diana K. Dellinger, who survives in Syracuse.

Ralph Raymond Naragon

Ralph Raymond Naragon, 80, North Manchester, 

City May Replace Center Lake Pavilion With Ice Rink, Park Offices

The city of Warsaw is exploring the idea of replacing the Center Lake Pavilion with an ice rink and new park offices.

Milford Accepts New Insurance Policy

Lisa Frazetti presented several insurance options to the Milford Town Council at its monthly meeting Monday.

Library OKs Pay Hikes To Avoid FLSA Woes

New labor laws go into effect Dec. 1 which will affect five employees at the Warsaw Community Public Library.

Akron School Detention Pond Decision Delayed

Tippecanoe Valley School Board members agreed Monday to wait until the Akron School building project is nearer completion to make a final decision on a detention pond portion.

Milling To Begin On East Main Street In Warsaw

Vehicles should not be parked on East Main Street Wednesday from Hickory Street to Colfax Street.