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10 Years AgoOakwood Park, Syracuse, has existed on the shores of Lake Wawasee for more than a century and is currently undertaking a preservation project to save a historic Victorian lake cottage, the Pioneer. The Oakwood Foundation plans to begin restoring the cottage in the fall. The Pioneer is now the oldest remaining original cottage in Oakwood Park and one of only a handful of cottages built before the 1900s remaining of the 1,000 lake-area cottages.25 Years AgoWarsaw cyclist Mandy Riffe will join a 52-member torch relay team that will officially open the White River Park State Games Aug. 2 in Indianapolis.The relay, run in the tradition of the Olympic Games, will symbolize the gathering of 1,500 athletes, including a number from Kosciusko County, for the statewide athletic competition.50 Years AgoHiram Ulrey, Warsaw will have been retired only 13 years when he celebrates his 93rd birthday Thursday. But then, Hiram didn't retire until he was 80. Said Hiram, "It's just another birthday!" Hiram, previous to his retirement, was custodian at the Times-Union building for 19 years, seems as healthy, happy and alert as the day he retired.75 Years AgoMiss Hazel Robbins recently returned to her home in Warsaw after spending the past week in Chicago attending the Camp Training school for surgical garments. This Is Mrs. Robins third year attending the school.
