10 Years Ago Alan Hester and Mick Fetter, Atlas Services Co. of Wabash, caulk and finish the steps on the east side of the Kosciusko County Courthouse. Sidewalls on the stairways are replaced by newly quarried and carved limestone from southern Indiana. The work is part of a renovation project, inside and outside. Kosciusko REMC linemen Garry Himes and Kelly Neace departed early this morning (Sept. 8), meeting with crews from around the country that are working to restore power to the Gulf State region devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Specifically, they will be helping in Lucedale, Miss. for two weeks. 25 Years Ago Curtis (Gabby) Garber presented the Avery (Pat) Garber trophy to Brian Swanson Tuesday, Sept. 4, for being named the top player in the Warsaw Little League. His teams won two minor league titles, two major league titles, two Junior Pony League titles, second place in Senior Pony League and two tourney titles. He also played on the Warsaw junior varsity baseball team. Avery Garber was longtime superintendent of the Warsaw Parks Department. Rozella Ford Golf Club pro Don Dicken celebrated his 30th year at the club by making his 7th career hole-in-one Sunday, Sept. 2. He aced the 207-yard 15th hole using a 4-iron. The shot was witnessed by his sons, Mike and Steve, as well as Will and Art Newsome. 50 Years Ago Warsaw High School football coach Don Geozeff orders linemen to “hit that line” as they use a seven-man charging sled in a practice session behind the high school. The Tigers are preparing for their season opener against Wabash here Sept. 3. Assistant varsity coach is Joe Harris; Burt Niles and Roland Fletcher handle the B-team. One of the busiest booths at the Syracuse Police and Firemen's Benefit Fair was that of Syracuse Boy Scout Troop 28. John LeCount, Joel Burkholder and Michael Brower take their shift behind the stand. One thing they were selling was toothbrushes, 3 for $1.00. The troop also helped with clean-up details each morning. 75 Years Ago Charles “Barry” Barringer is a pioneer among Warsaw radio enthusiasts, having built the first amateur radio station in town. From a small beginning, he has built one of the finest, most elaborate units at his home on North Buffalo Street. Each week, he talks with William A. Ward, former Warsawan, now of Chicago. Barry's call letters are W9JNI. (W9JNI calling CQ means he is inviting another “ham” to open up his set for a conversation.)
