10 Years Ago The fire that destroyed the Blue Coyote Restaurant June 9 has been ruled accidental as a result of an electrical malfunction. Warsaw Fire Department Chief Matt Warren said the fire began in the attic space at the north end of the building and “probably burned undetected for quite some time.” A passerby alerted fire officials to the burning restaurant after she spotted smoke rising from the building about 3:12 a.m. Damage was estimated at $500,000. 25 Years Ago When nearly 3,000 people participate in various city recreational leagues, support for the proposed City-County Athletic Complex shouldn’t be hard to find. Progress continues with an official announcement still pending. But indications are a large tract of land will be made available for the facility. No government will be directly involved in the management of the facility. At least seven softball fields and seven soccer fields are planned at the rural site. 50 Years Ago Warsaw Rotarians enjoyed a program presented recently at the civic center, during the club’s noon luncheon meeting, by a group from the Youth For Christ International conference, now being held at Winona Lake. The YFC group recently returned from a tour of Europe. Members told of their work abroad and presented vocal and instrumental music selections. They were introduced by Bruce Howe, program chairman. 75 Years Ago Louis Breading gained entry into the second round of Warsaw’s invitational divisional single tennis tourney yesterday morning by defeating Dave Rankin, Warsaw High school all-round athlete, 6-4; 6-0. Other first-round matches on schedule include the following: Clarence Hartman vs. Dr. George Kress; Fred Ward vs. Gene Foresman; Bob Pfleiderer vs. Earl Fausnaught; Paul Vermillion vs. Ernest Kelly; Bob Chambers vs. James Pottenger.
