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10 Years AgoFour students recently were named winners of the DAR's essay contest, writing an obituary for George Washington.Winners were: Ashley Koldyke, grade five at Akron Elementary; Becky Phoun, eighth-grader from Wawasee Middle School; Amy Saner, seventh-grader at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School; and Kelly Smoker, sixth-grader at Madison Elementary.25 Years AgoWith a sparkle in his eye, Warsaw businessman Ray Monteith says with confidence the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program will soon be implemented in Kosciusko County.Since November, Monteith, owner of Monteith Tire Co., has spent many hours away from his business, visiting area industrialists to explain the program and raise "seed money" for the first program of its type locally.50 Years AgoMadison (West Ward) moved both its "A" and "B" teams into semi-final sessions of the Warsaw grade school basketball tournament. The undefeated "A" team had some anxious moments, however, trailing Washington (West Wayne) 7-0 before "coming to life" for a 35-17 triumph.A large crowd was on hand to see the two Madison quintets win their games. The "B" team, which has lost only once all season, stopped Washington (West Wayne) 20-7.75 Years AgoCoach and Mrs. George Fisher entertained at dinner in their Warsaw apartment the Warsaw High School basketball team. Those present were: John Widaman, Robert Jonas, Carl Bolinger, William Braddock, James Turner, Eugene Fisher, Burnham Light, Wallace Bash, Emerson Moser, Fred Gilliam, Leonard Bodkin and Carl Dobbins. Following dinner, the evening was spent socially.
