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10 Years AgoWhat are the educational needs in Kosciusko County? To help answer this question, the first of three "town hall" meetings to identify the educational needs in Kosciusko County was held recently at Kosciusko County Foundation. Approximately 25 people attended, representing local businesses, schools, home-schooling programs, retired people and foundations. The meetings are part of the Foundation's efforts to get funding from the Lilly Endowment Inc.'s Community Alliances to Promote Education.25 Years AgoOn Tuesday, April 8 all Warsaw third-graders will be belted -- by Beltman. The latest superhero travels to elementary schools around the state teaching kids of the importance of buckling their seat belts. David Keeney, who is Beltman, has been putting on the safety demonstrations since October 1985. The program, which consists of a film strip and a practice session where all students in the class get to buckle up, takes about a half hour. The children are also taught how to get out of a seat belt quickly if needed. "You can't be stuck in a seat belt. We teach the kids this," said Keeney.50 Years AgoThis recipe is from the Woman's Exchange column for Date Buns.Combine 2 cups packaged biscuit mix, 2/3 cup milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 cup pitted and chopped dates and beat. Spoon into buttered muffin pans, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Dribble powdered sugar icing over the buns while they are hot.75 Years AgoBelief was expressed by some officials that candidates for county office will not file on April 1, All Fools' Day. While not admitting it, politicians are as a class suspicious. Woodrow Wilson claimed the 13th was his lucky day and Franklin Roosevelt is credited with considering Friday his lucky day. Some candidates would not file on April Fools Day for fear that they might be fooled by the voters at the polls and be defeated.
