10 Years Ago After eight years as Kosciusko County treasurer, Stephanie Esenwein's term wraps up at the end of this year. Taking over is former State Sen. Kent Adams, who won this year's election. An appreciation luncheon is scheduled for Dec. 29 in the courthouse. The Honorable Rex Reed has the official duty of swearing in the newly elected and re-elected county officials Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. in the courthouse. Purdue Alumni and Indiana University Alumni Associations of Kosciusko County faced off Friday, Dec. 4 to see who could raise the most for The Salvation Army "Tree of Lights" campaign by manning the kettles. Purdue's bell ringers won the "Oaken Bucket" by raising the most money. This was the third annual "Ring for the Bucket" event. Purdue leads 2-1. 25 Years Ago Two Winona Lake volunteer firefighters were honored: Terry Himes, Fireman of the Year; Quentin Rupe receives an award for his 30 years of service. Fire chief is Dick Haines. Erica Lynn Zuniga, 6-1/2 months, was judged 1989's Most Beautiful Baby during the Teenie Tiny Discovery Star Baby Beauty Pageant at the Warsaw Holiday Inn. Her win earned her a crown, trophy and a chance to compete in the state pageant. Erica is the daughter of Eustolio and Sherry Zuniga of Warsaw. Photos by Gerald Oswalt: Work continues on Warsaw Community School Corporation's two new elementary schools. One is located on CR 100N, looking southwest toward U.S. 30; the other is located on County Farm Road, looking northwest toward Ind. 15. Work continues on the new Warsaw High School. 50 Years Ago Work has been progressing on the new 3,800-square foot building to house offices for the law firm of Graham, Rasor and Harris at the corner of North Buffalo and Main Sts. This year, the new drive-in building was opened by First National Bank. The P.N. Hirsch Store, in the George Bowser building at the corner of Market and South Buffalo Sts., was rebuilt three years ago when the former building was destroyed by fire. The Fred Mellencamp building, which now houses Kline's Department Store, was built about 20 years ago by Fred Mellencamp for his furniture store. Connie Oppenheim, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Oppenheim, Country Club Dr., is The Times-Union Calendar Girl for December. Connie is a varsity cheerleader for Warsaw's athletic teams. She holds a wreath furnished by Maple Ave. Greenhouse.
