10 Years Ago Current Winona Lake town council president, David Delp, presented Blaine Mikesell with a plaque of appreciation for his service and dedication to the community. He served from 1952 through 1959, four of those as president, and served on the economic development committee since its inception in 1980. Rebecca Moss is the director for Wawasee High School’s presentation of “I Remember Mama.” Cast members include: Ryan Earnhart as Nels; Cassie Williams, Christine; Fallon Judd, Katrin; Stephen Mahan, Uncle Chris; Sarah Marty, Mama. Assistant director is Cyndi Thornburg. 25 Years Ago Officers for the Warsaw Kiwanis Club were installed for next year: Fred Ross, Dan Walcott, Ken Hunn, Charles Ashman, past president Larry Crabb, Charles Turner, Lee Grigsby, Steve Truman, Jack Cook, Phil Braman, Jerry Irvine, president. Kiwanis Lt. Gov. is Curtis Jordan. Reinholt Raiders were crowned the U.S. Flag Football League champions of the Warsaw league with a perfect 3-0 regular season record and a 2-0 playoff record. Members are: John Littlejohn, Charlie Smith, Brian Heckaman, Rick Littlejohn, Joe Thallemer, Errol White, Stu Watkins, Keith Reinholt, Steve Sands, Ed Drudge, Troy Furnivall, Phil DeGaetano, Rick Jones and Bob Stevenson. Sponsor is Don Reinholt. 50 Years Ago The closest race for mayor in the history of Warsaw brought a demand for a recount from present Mayor Paul E. Hodges. Unofficial tally of Tuesday’s election results shows Republican Joseph J. Johnson the victor by 95 votes. Norma Gilworth was re-elected clerk-treasurer; Allan S. Widaman, re-elected city judge; Ray L. Strayer, Jr., Charles H. Ker, Joseph S. Lessig, William E. Hadley and G. Freeland Phillips are councilmen. County GOP chairman is Giles Hoffer. Dan Hilliard is the newest member of the Dalton Foundries 25-Year Club. He received a gold watch and certificate. 75 Years Ago “Spot,” Tom Warner’s black and white saddle stallion, Midlake Farms, North Webster, has been selected as the official horse for the Kosciusko County Fair here Sept. 27-Oct. 1 and will lead all parades and special showings, it was announced by Fair committeeman Paul Bilby. His grandparents and parents were among the first settlers in Kosciusko County, the latter operating the A. B. Warner Hotel at North Webster for 25 years.
