5 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday,
March 17, 2004
South Whitley Town Utility Department staff members Kent Slater, David Mains, Dennis Eberhart and Ron Anderson installed new “old-style” street lights on the Eel River bridge last week. The lights are part of the Downtown Revitalization Project.
Cub Scout Pack 3085 received a donation of $400 from Biomet, Inc. to be applied toward a new Pine Wood Derby Track. Larry Feasby filled out the request for the money. This donation is a big step towards their goal of $1,500. Donations to date exceed $900, and include donations from local businesses, Tim Smith Construction and John Dunn’s Barbershop.
South Whitley’s Kent Theatre was recently named “Reader’s Choice” for theaters in the area from a survey by the Columbia City Post and Mail Newspaper. Larry and Libby Reynolds purchased the theatre from the Lebrun family and have been operating the theatre for 4 1/2 years. The Reynolds have maintained the historic character of the theatre while making many renovations to provide quality movie entertainment. The theatre has a wide screen and a seating capacity of 230. The seating has been refurbished to provide comfortable unobstructed view. The seats are designed for the sloped floor and represent the latest technology with cup holders.
The ticket price ($3.50) and concession prices are less than half of any surrounding and/or proposed theatre in the area.
10 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday,
March 17, 1999
Pierceton Elementary School has received a $5,000 grant from the Dekko Foundation to continue the Cubs Connecting with Computers program.
Cubs Connecting with Computers is an after school computer enrichment program in which third and fourth grade students have been participating. In this computer enrichment class, students have identified how to access information on the computer network and have gained a lot of knowledge. The computer enrichment class has been a great experience to further develop a partnership among students, teachers, parents, administraors and our entire school community.
The Lynch dental offices on State Street in South Whitley have recently undergone extensive renovation both inside and out. The renovation includes an all-new exterior, expansion into the adjacent space to the north, and new carpet and furnishings.
Steve Reiff, Inc. moved last week into their new office building a few miles south of South Whitley. The all-new structure is located on the former site of Coble Farm Equipment. Their formers offices were destroyed by fire last year.
20 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday,
March 15, 1989
The Dr. Manasseh Cutler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of North Manchester, presented the South Whitley - Cleveland Township Public Library with several books recently, in memory of a former member, Mrs. Furel R. Burns, Honorary Vice President General of the DAR.
South Whitley Elementary School recently held their spelling bee. Winners from the fourth and fifth grades were Colleen Tucker, Susan Dome, Ben Staller and Chad Eviston. In the fourth grade category, Colleen placed second and Susan placed first. In the fifth grade, Chad was first place winner and Ben was second.
Pierceton - The 10th Annual Three Rivers Conference Jr. High Wrestling Tourney was held on March 11 at Whitko High School with 9 schools participating; N. Manchester, Northfield, North Miami, Oak Hill, Pierceton, Rochester, Southwood, South Whitley and Tippecanoe Valley. Those wrestlers receiving ribbons or medals from the Pierceton Middle School were: Terry Stoddard - 2nd; Nathan DeLaCruz - 1st; Josh Gilbert - 4th; Jack Funnell - 2nd; Jimmy Pearcy - 3rd; Matt Yates - 4th; Danny Garwood - 3rd; Brent Kilbourne - 1st; Dean Adkins - 1st; Adam Robbins - 2nd; Lester Bays - 2nd; Rodney Ousley - 3rd; Shawn Castillo - 1st; Mike Whetsel - 2nd; Jeremy Wilhelm - 1st; and Tim Hall - 3rd. Coaches were Tony Phillips, Tim Smith and Billy Smith.
Whitko High School Jazz Band received a First Division Rating at the Indiana State School Music Association Jazz Contest in Fort Wayne on Saturday, March 4. The contest was held at Snider High School. Whitko played “A Little Minor Booze”, “Come In From the Rain”, and “Blue Suede Shoes”. Band director Mike Clark remarked that the soloists did “an outstanding job,” according to the judges. The three solo performers were Pat Foreman, Kevin Harter and Natalie Lude.
25 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday,
March 21, 1984
Pierceton - Mr. Paul Wood and Mr. Dave Diffendarfer, along with Fire Chief Merritt Hyndman, presented a program of safety and electricity last Thursday evening at the Pierceton Community Building.
The Pierceton Fire Department was the host to the Kosciusko County Fire Departments, the Sheriff’s Depts., E.M.S. and any other people interested in safety when working around electricity. Mr. Dave Diffendarfer, the Safety Co-ordinator for Whitley County R.E.M.C. and Mr. Paul Wood, Supervisor for Outside Services gave the large crowd attending a very informative and intersting presentation concerning the safety of those involved when fighting fires and rescuing those involved in accidents.
Midge’s Beauty Salon in South Whitley advertises a Spring special - perfect touch perms for $22.
The rains of last Thursday evening caused the Goble Drain (Sugar Creek) to rise high with water and wash out the bridge on County Road 475W in southeastern Cleveland Township about 4 miles east of South Whitley. The washed-out bridge is located about 1/2 miles off of State Road 14 at 475W near the Marge and Paul Kite residence.
County highway crews were busy most of Friday refilling the washed-out area with dirt and packing it down. By mid-afternoon the bridge was again usable. These same rivers caused the Eel River to rise to flood level in the area through the South Whitley Park and along Johnson Brothers and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. No damage was reported as the level began going down before it reached the adjacent properties. Everyone had visions of a repeat of the flood two years ago, but the rains stopped and the river subsided on Friday.
50 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune,
Thursday, March 19, 1959
The South Whitley Lions Club held its regular meeting Monday evening at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall. After the usual enjoyable dinner the members were called to order by President Russell Baker for a business meeting which took the place of the entertainment portion of the program.
It was decided to sponsor the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Egg Hunt had formerly been sponsored by the Business Men’s Association of South Whitley, but was given up this year by that organization. The Delta Theta Tau Sorority will be co-sponsor of the event. It was also decided to put on a minstrel show. This show is planned for April 24 and April 25.
The barn on the Edward Blain farm just north of Larwill was completely destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The cause of the fire is not known but is believed that sparks from a nearby brush fire might have caused the fire. Three tractors and a truck stored in the barn were saved with the exception of one tractor which was damaged when the wiring caught fire. Other small implements and numerous small articles stored in the barn as feeders, tools, etc., were lost.
Bayman’s Superette advertises the following specials: pork tenderloin - 89 cents per lb.; fresh stuffed sausage - 49 cents per lb.; meaty spare ribs - 45 cents per lb.; Burgers milk - 60 cents/gallon and Burgers ice cream - 89 cents/gallon.
65 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune
Thursday, March 16, 1944
The senior “Lucky Leaf” 4-H Club of Cleveland township met March 14 to elect officers. The results of the election are as follows: President, Glee Penrod; Vice-President, Patty Bayman; Secretary-Treasurer, Pollyanna Mink; Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, Helen Hollman; News Reporter, Alda Jean Krudop; Song Leader, Carolyn Dickerson; and Pianist, Helen Cook. This year we have an enrollment of 49 in both Junior and Senior clubs.
Another class of aerial triggermen to guard Army Air Forces’ bombers has graduated this week from the Harlingen Army Air Field at Harlingen, Texas, aerial gunnery school of the AAF Training Command, and among the qualified “Sharpsooters of the Sky” was Sgt. Robert Richards, foster son of Mrs. Orthos E. Mink of Route 1. Along with his diploma he received a pair of Aerial Gunner’s wings and a promotion in grade at brief graduation exercises. After a brief delay in route to visit his relatives and friends, he will join an aerial combat team, unless retained at Harlingen to serve as a gunnery instructor.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Sectional Champs
Hoosier Hysteria at its best
Wildcats Regional Bound
Come one, come all to the hometown of the 2009 sectional 21 champions, Whitko Wildcats. Witness the hot-hand shooting of lone junior Travis Lepper, take a look at the hard-nosed sophomores Zac VanDeWater and Max Elder, experience the thrilling show of freshman Logan Irwin, as seniors Ryan Bumbaugh, Kaden Krull, and Todd Reed lead you into a night of sectional championship basketball. Hold on to your hats, folks, ‘cause here comes head coach Rob Irwin and the Whitko Wildcats!
The Whitko Wildcats brought a town to its feet with a 51-49 victory over the Lakeland Lakers in the sectional final game on Saturday night. In a barnburner, Lepper drained 6 of 9 three-balls to boost Whitko into regional competition next Saturday at noon against the Harding Hawks.
“Travis [Lepper] has been in a funk. It’s a good thing he came out of it tonight. When he gets on a roll, that is what he does. It was nice to see him do it,” coach Irwin said about his junior’s night of shooting.
The first quarter started hot for Krull as he began the game for Whitko with a quick post move for two points. A Lepper three-pointer late in the quarter gave Whitko a 6-5 lead. Another bucket inside by Krull gave Whitko an 8-5 lead late in the quarter, but a trey by Lakeland senior Tanner King tied the game at 8-8 with 2:12 left. Two free throws by Krull closed out the quarter with Whitko in front 10-8.
Whitko fell behind early in the second quarter as two quick buckets inside by Lakeland seniors King and Marcus James put them up 12-10. Whitko’s three point shooting carried them through the second quarter as Lepper netted 9 of Whitko’s first points, for the quarter, from beyond-the-arc.
“From the first one I let go I was feeling it. Coach gave me the green light and I just let it go,” Lepper said.
An Irwin 3-ball with 3:21 left in the quarter gave Whitko a 19-18 lead. Whitko began to cool off from outside, but the inside game began to warm up as the second quarter began to wind down. A bucket inside by Krull gave Whitko a 28-27 lead with seconds left in the half, but a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Lakers senior Nicholas Pechin put the Lakers up 30-28 at the half.
Whitko got into a scoring slump through most of the third quarter while only adding seven points to the scoreboard for the quarter. The quarter was started by a trey from Lakeland junior Kole Heller, while Lepper matched it with his fifth three-pointer of the game.
Lakeland went on a 9-3 run midway through the quarter, until Whitko began to pick up their pressure defense and caused crucial Lakeland turnovers. Whitko went on a mini 4-0 run, led by VanDeWater, to close the quarter down 41-35.
“Once we could get Zac [VanDeWater] in the middle, we were much better because he can do many things with the ball,” Irwin said.
Sparks began to fly during the fourth quarter as Whitko clawed their way back into the game. A quick inside basket by Krull and another trey by Lepper closed the gap to 41-40 with 5:20 left to play.
Lakeland held the ball for three minutes during the middle of the quarter, but Whitko regained the lead at 44-43 with 2:48 left to play when VanDeWater hit a jumper inside. However, Lakeland would not go away without a fight, as junior John Sirk nailed a 3-pointer to tie the game at 48-48 with 52.9 seconds left.
Two essential free throws were made by Irwin with 30 seconds remaining, giving Whitko a 50-48 lead. On the next Lakeland possession, James drove the ball to the basket and drew the foul, making one of two free throws. With the score at 50-49, Irwin matched James as he too drew the foul and missed the first of two free throws. Luckily, the freshman guard nailed his second free throw, giving Whitko a 51-49 lead with 15.2 seconds to play.
On Lakeland’s final possession, they drove the ball down the court, passed it around the three-point line, and then senior guard Joshua Avery drove to the basket. He shot the ball, watched the ball hit front rim and bounce back to him. He shot the ball again and watched the ball bounce off the rim again, and into the hands of Lepper as the buzzer sounded.
The Whitko fans let out a giant scream and coach Irwin was lifted into the air as they players and fans celebrated Whitko’s first sectional win since 2001.
“It means a lot to our seniors. When they came in as freshman this was their goal and these seniors finished it off,” Irwin said about the sectional title.
With his first sectional title at Whitko, Irwin jokingly concluded, “I think I can retire now it seems like the best time to retire.”
Whitko was led by Lepper with 20 points, Irwin with 13 points, and Krull with 12 points. The Wildcats travel to Blackford on Saturday for the first round of regional play against Harding at noon.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Another Wildcat Win!
The Whitko Wildcats advanced in the Class #A, Sectional 21 tournament Tuesday, March 3 after defeating Columbia City, 54-49. The Wildcats play again in game 4 Friday, March 6 against West Noble.
Remember When, March 4 2009 issue
Remember When
complied by Linda Hoskins
5 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday, March 3, 2004
As part of National FFA week, the Whitko FFA Chapter held its annual appreciation breakfast. Some of the FFA members serving the delicious breakfast were Adam Haegert, Mindy Salmons, Cara Ramey and Cari Sherbahn.
The annual South Whitley Elementary School Science Fair was held last week. Even though the making of a science project was not a class requirement this year, the SWES cafeteria was filled with extra-curricular projects. Under the guidance of enthusiastic volunteer parents, Todd and Rhonda Jones, the program was an outstanding success. The judges for the competition were Whitko High School students in Mr. Dyck’s chemistry class. Five winners - Emily Jones (kindergarten, Anthony Hatfield (4th grade), Cassie Jones ( 4th grade), Jordan Sims (4th grade), and Zach Jones (5th grade) will now advance to regional competition.
10 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday,
March 3, 1999
Jack Moore, Sprint public affairs manager, has been promoted to the position of senior public affairs manager for Indiana.
In his new position, Moore will continue to represent Sprint in issues of community and economic development throughout eastern Indiana, as well as manage Indiana’s other public affairs managers.
Moore began his career at sprint as a lineworker in 1977. From 1984 to 1990, he served as local tariff and budget administrator before being named manager-Regulatory/Industry Relations. He served in that capacity until joining Sprint’s Public Affairs department in 1996.
Moore is the recipient of two coveted Sprint corporation awards during his career: the Lamar S. Stoops customer Relations award in 1987 and the C. A. Scupin Award for Meritorious Service in 1988.
Whitko High School Senior Stephanie Warner was recently named Ag Retailer magazines first scholarship winner. This marks the first year for the maazines $1500 ag-based scholarship.
Stephanies father, Tom Warner, has been working for Farmers Elevator in South Whitley for the past 18 years as a fertilizer and crop protection salesman. His line of work has opened Stephanie up to the world of agriculture.
20 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday,
March 1, 1989
The 1989 Fall Festival Steering Committee met February 16 at Farmers Loan & Trust Bank and decided upon the theme for the 1989 festival - “Wheels In Motion”.
Present for the meeting were Janet Goff, Randy Cokl, Doris Rhoades, Pam Kessie, Glee Eberly, Pam Sherbahn, Bonnie Crowe and Mark Hodges.
The “Wheels In Motion” theme for the festival is to promote the car show that is to be enlarged for this year. To tie the festival together, the theme will include any mode of transportation that includes wheels.
The Pierceton Middle School hosted a 6-Way Wrestling Tournament on February 25th at Whitko High School.
Schools participating in the meet were Columiba City North, Columbia City South, Churubusco, North Miami, Pierceton and Warsaw.
The scores wre kept in rounds won. Pierceton and Warsaw were tied after the fourth round, with Pierceton coming out victorious in the fifth and final round; Pierceton 5-0, Warsaw 4-1, Columbia City North 2-3, Columbia City South 2-3, Churubusco 2-3 and North Miami 0-5.
25 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday,
March 7, 1984
Winning the Spelling Bee at Pierceton Middle School last week was Cathy Barker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Barker of Pierceton. Cathy is in the seventh grade at Pierceton Middle School.
In the elementary school, Ryan Shafer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shafer was the winner. Ryan is a fifth grade student at Pierceton Elementary.
The Spelling Bee is sponsored each year by the Journal Gazette.
On Monday, March 12 in the band room, between 6:30 and 7 p.m. during the short business meeting, samples of the new uniforms will be modeled and displayed at the Band Boosters meeting. At 7 p.m., each factory representatives will have 20 minutes to tell why we should buy their uniforms and to answer any questions.
The uniforms committee invites you to come and see these sample uniforms as they have put many hours of hard work into this project. You will be able to express your likes and dislikes for the final decision.
Middle School Parents, your children will be wearing these uniforms for their high school years, so please attend this meeting.
All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting to see the samples.
The 150-unit goal was met by the Red Cross Bloodmobile when it was at the American Legion in Columbia City. Exactly 150 units were collected.
50 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune, Thursday, March 5, 1959
Coveniently located at 406 Front Street in South Whitley is the Pressler Cleaners. Their up-to-date modernly equipped cleaning plan awaits the continued patronage of the people of this section. Their customers are not only local but from a wide section of the surrounding country. The dry cleaning craftsmen employed by this plant treat each piece of clothing as an individual problem and their skilled methods seem almost magical in the way they make soiled and dingy clothes once more beautiful. The employees are supervised by the proprietors, Mr. ad Mrs. Larry Pressler who have a wide knowledge of fabrics and dry cleaning methods. The Pressler Cleaners offers the best in dry cleaning, pressing, repairing and alterations at attractive prices. The business of this concern has had a steady growth and this increase is directly due to the dependable methods and service of this popular firm.
Bayman’s Superette, South Whitley, advertised the following:
Meaty Spare Ribs - 45 cents/lb.
Pork Tenderloin - 89 cents/lb.
Burgers Buttermilk - 19 cents/qt.
Strawberries - 49 cents for 2 pkgs.
Ready Made Pizzas - 59 cents/ea.
Blue Water Breaded Fish - 65 cents/lb.
Rosie’s Beauty Shop, located at 605 Calhoun in South Whitley, is well known to the women of this community who take pride in their appearance.
This shop is well and modernly equipped and the service it renders is up to date in every respect.
This beauty shop features permanent waves of all kinds and they have a price range to suit every purse. From the moderate priced wave to the most costly. No finer work can be obtained anywhere than at Rosie’s Beauty Shop.
65 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune, Thursday, March 2, 1944
Mrs. Ruth Thomson entertained the members of the B.T.S. Card Club Tuesday evening. All members were present and high score was won by Bessie Blaine, and low score by Alice Bowdy.
Those present were Fern McDonald, Nellie Hathaway, Betty Hull, Betty Miller, Viola Bohnstedt, Bessie Blaine, Alice Bowdy and the hostess.
Refreshments were served and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all.
For sale items: 40 acres, well located, 6 room house, small barn, on black top road, price - $3,500.
23 Acres located close to Packerton on black top road, 6 room house, a splendid piece of land. Price - $2,300.
These two farms are real bargains. Immediate possession can be given.
Farms Loans - 15 years at 4% interest. No application fee; no appraisal fee; no attorney fees; no closing fee and no commission. If interested, contact John Isenbarger, North Manchester.
complied by Linda Hoskins
5 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday, March 3, 2004
As part of National FFA week, the Whitko FFA Chapter held its annual appreciation breakfast. Some of the FFA members serving the delicious breakfast were Adam Haegert, Mindy Salmons, Cara Ramey and Cari Sherbahn.
The annual South Whitley Elementary School Science Fair was held last week. Even though the making of a science project was not a class requirement this year, the SWES cafeteria was filled with extra-curricular projects. Under the guidance of enthusiastic volunteer parents, Todd and Rhonda Jones, the program was an outstanding success. The judges for the competition were Whitko High School students in Mr. Dyck’s chemistry class. Five winners - Emily Jones (kindergarten, Anthony Hatfield (4th grade), Cassie Jones ( 4th grade), Jordan Sims (4th grade), and Zach Jones (5th grade) will now advance to regional competition.
10 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday,
March 3, 1999
Jack Moore, Sprint public affairs manager, has been promoted to the position of senior public affairs manager for Indiana.
In his new position, Moore will continue to represent Sprint in issues of community and economic development throughout eastern Indiana, as well as manage Indiana’s other public affairs managers.
Moore began his career at sprint as a lineworker in 1977. From 1984 to 1990, he served as local tariff and budget administrator before being named manager-Regulatory/Industry Relations. He served in that capacity until joining Sprint’s Public Affairs department in 1996.
Moore is the recipient of two coveted Sprint corporation awards during his career: the Lamar S. Stoops customer Relations award in 1987 and the C. A. Scupin Award for Meritorious Service in 1988.
Whitko High School Senior Stephanie Warner was recently named Ag Retailer magazines first scholarship winner. This marks the first year for the maazines $1500 ag-based scholarship.
Stephanies father, Tom Warner, has been working for Farmers Elevator in South Whitley for the past 18 years as a fertilizer and crop protection salesman. His line of work has opened Stephanie up to the world of agriculture.
20 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday,
March 1, 1989
The 1989 Fall Festival Steering Committee met February 16 at Farmers Loan & Trust Bank and decided upon the theme for the 1989 festival - “Wheels In Motion”.
Present for the meeting were Janet Goff, Randy Cokl, Doris Rhoades, Pam Kessie, Glee Eberly, Pam Sherbahn, Bonnie Crowe and Mark Hodges.
The “Wheels In Motion” theme for the festival is to promote the car show that is to be enlarged for this year. To tie the festival together, the theme will include any mode of transportation that includes wheels.
The Pierceton Middle School hosted a 6-Way Wrestling Tournament on February 25th at Whitko High School.
Schools participating in the meet were Columiba City North, Columbia City South, Churubusco, North Miami, Pierceton and Warsaw.
The scores wre kept in rounds won. Pierceton and Warsaw were tied after the fourth round, with Pierceton coming out victorious in the fifth and final round; Pierceton 5-0, Warsaw 4-1, Columbia City North 2-3, Columbia City South 2-3, Churubusco 2-3 and North Miami 0-5.
25 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday,
March 7, 1984
Winning the Spelling Bee at Pierceton Middle School last week was Cathy Barker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Barker of Pierceton. Cathy is in the seventh grade at Pierceton Middle School.
In the elementary school, Ryan Shafer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shafer was the winner. Ryan is a fifth grade student at Pierceton Elementary.
The Spelling Bee is sponsored each year by the Journal Gazette.
On Monday, March 12 in the band room, between 6:30 and 7 p.m. during the short business meeting, samples of the new uniforms will be modeled and displayed at the Band Boosters meeting. At 7 p.m., each factory representatives will have 20 minutes to tell why we should buy their uniforms and to answer any questions.
The uniforms committee invites you to come and see these sample uniforms as they have put many hours of hard work into this project. You will be able to express your likes and dislikes for the final decision.
Middle School Parents, your children will be wearing these uniforms for their high school years, so please attend this meeting.
All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting to see the samples.
The 150-unit goal was met by the Red Cross Bloodmobile when it was at the American Legion in Columbia City. Exactly 150 units were collected.
50 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune, Thursday, March 5, 1959
Coveniently located at 406 Front Street in South Whitley is the Pressler Cleaners. Their up-to-date modernly equipped cleaning plan awaits the continued patronage of the people of this section. Their customers are not only local but from a wide section of the surrounding country. The dry cleaning craftsmen employed by this plant treat each piece of clothing as an individual problem and their skilled methods seem almost magical in the way they make soiled and dingy clothes once more beautiful. The employees are supervised by the proprietors, Mr. ad Mrs. Larry Pressler who have a wide knowledge of fabrics and dry cleaning methods. The Pressler Cleaners offers the best in dry cleaning, pressing, repairing and alterations at attractive prices. The business of this concern has had a steady growth and this increase is directly due to the dependable methods and service of this popular firm.
Bayman’s Superette, South Whitley, advertised the following:
Meaty Spare Ribs - 45 cents/lb.
Pork Tenderloin - 89 cents/lb.
Burgers Buttermilk - 19 cents/qt.
Strawberries - 49 cents for 2 pkgs.
Ready Made Pizzas - 59 cents/ea.
Blue Water Breaded Fish - 65 cents/lb.
Rosie’s Beauty Shop, located at 605 Calhoun in South Whitley, is well known to the women of this community who take pride in their appearance.
This shop is well and modernly equipped and the service it renders is up to date in every respect.
This beauty shop features permanent waves of all kinds and they have a price range to suit every purse. From the moderate priced wave to the most costly. No finer work can be obtained anywhere than at Rosie’s Beauty Shop.
65 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune, Thursday, March 2, 1944
Mrs. Ruth Thomson entertained the members of the B.T.S. Card Club Tuesday evening. All members were present and high score was won by Bessie Blaine, and low score by Alice Bowdy.
Those present were Fern McDonald, Nellie Hathaway, Betty Hull, Betty Miller, Viola Bohnstedt, Bessie Blaine, Alice Bowdy and the hostess.
Refreshments were served and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all.
For sale items: 40 acres, well located, 6 room house, small barn, on black top road, price - $3,500.
23 Acres located close to Packerton on black top road, 6 room house, a splendid piece of land. Price - $2,300.
These two farms are real bargains. Immediate possession can be given.
Farms Loans - 15 years at 4% interest. No application fee; no appraisal fee; no attorney fees; no closing fee and no commission. If interested, contact John Isenbarger, North Manchester.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Columbia City Economy Seminar
Dealing with an Unstable Economy
Wednesday, February 18th at Parkview Whitley Hospital
Location in the conference rooms lower level
Two sessions Offered:
10:00 AM- 11:30 AM, or
2:00 PM- 3:30 PM
Topics of Discussion
Local Service Resource Options-Local food banks and scholarships- John Slavich, Whitley County Community Foundation
Family Services- Kim Yann
Local Health Care Resources- Medication Assistance-Healthy Indiana Plan, (HIP) - Parkview Whitley Hosp.
Stress Management- Bowen Center
Questions and Answers about COBRA- Doug Graft, Star Insurance
Investment options IRA/Retirement Programs, 401K , Melinda Woll, Edward Jones
”Exploring New Options”- Chris Wilson, Work One
IVY Tech- retraining for tomorrow- Jennifer Spurlock
County Assistance- Co. Commissioner Mike Schrader
Hope for tomorrow- Ministerial Association- Craig Alan Myers, Blue River Church of the Brethren
Sponsored by: Columbia City Area Chamber of Commerce
And Parkview Whitley Hospital
Wednesday, February 18th at Parkview Whitley Hospital
Location in the conference rooms lower level
Two sessions Offered:
10:00 AM- 11:30 AM, or
2:00 PM- 3:30 PM
Topics of Discussion
Local Service Resource Options-Local food banks and scholarships- John Slavich, Whitley County Community Foundation
Family Services- Kim Yann
Local Health Care Resources- Medication Assistance-Healthy Indiana Plan, (HIP) - Parkview Whitley Hosp.
Stress Management- Bowen Center
Questions and Answers about COBRA- Doug Graft, Star Insurance
Investment options IRA/Retirement Programs, 401K , Melinda Woll, Edward Jones
”Exploring New Options”- Chris Wilson, Work One
IVY Tech- retraining for tomorrow- Jennifer Spurlock
County Assistance- Co. Commissioner Mike Schrader
Hope for tomorrow- Ministerial Association- Craig Alan Myers, Blue River Church of the Brethren
Sponsored by: Columbia City Area Chamber of Commerce
And Parkview Whitley Hospital
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Whitley County Animal of the Week
Whitley County Animal Shelter
951 S. Line St., Columbia City IN
244-6664 • www.hswc.org/
ADOPTABLE ANIMAL OF THE WEEK
951 S. Line St., Columbia City IN
244-6664 • www.hswc.org/
ADOPTABLE ANIMAL OF THE WEEK
MIKEY is a Black Labrador Retriever mix. He is approximately 9-months-old. He would make a wonderful family pet.
This feature is sponsored by ...
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5867 West Pook Road
South Whitley
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Lori Sims/Judy Earnhart
South Whitley 723-5500
South Whitley Utilities
Town of South Whitley
723-5312
Merritt L. Norris Insurance
307 N. State, South Whitley
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Bonnie Michael & Bill Knight
5867 West Pook Road
South Whitley
Trimmer’s Styling Salon
Lori Sims/Judy Earnhart
South Whitley 723-5500
South Whitley Utilities
Town of South Whitley
723-5312
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Remember When for Jan. 21, 2009
Compiled by Cassie Schroder
5 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Dawn and Dan Friedman, the owners of Friedman’s Finer Foods grocery store was closing. There was a 50% off everything must go sale in progress. The grocery building was sold to National Oil Company, in October and the Friedman’s were leasing the store. A sickness in the family caused them to need to close and return full-time to Arkansas.
The Whitko BPA competed at the District Leadership Conference and brought home 37 awards. Those participating in the competition were: Jennifer Keplinger, Katie Strandlund, Dawn Bayles, Kate Gerard, Kelly Wall, Kendra Craycraft, Amanda Busz, Katie Trump, Diane Beets, Jaclyn Glaze, Alyssa Newswanger, Serena Miner, McKenzie Swihart, Jayanna Begley, Shelby Kreger, Abby Iddles and Ron Wilson.
Several children were pictured as Citizens of Tomorrow. Those children were Nathan and Abigail Smith; Carter and Claire Keirn; Karson and Keaton Gilson; Keegan John and Lynsi Jo Hicks; Jordan, Jaiden and Trevor Gilbert; Sydney Krider, Griffin and Nash Brown; and Jared, Nick and Stacie Francis. Those children featured were from South Whitley and North Manchester.
Forty-two people braved the cold weather to attend the South Whitley Chamber of Commerce Annual Recognition Banquet held at Eberly’s Hall. Several attendees were honored for their participation in the revitalization project. Those honored were: Shep Moyle, Simon Dragan, Alan Fox, Dennis Eberhart, Kent Slater, Ron Anderson, David Mains, Bill Harter, Lanny Idle, John Whitt, Joni Walker, and Mike Defreew.
10 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday, January 20, 1999
Schools were closed due to winter weather conditions. Pierceton residents stayed busy by going sledding and ice fishing. Brothers Brian and Josh Lardino and Travis Spangler enjoyed making a “sled train” and traveled the streets of Pierceton. Chris Alley, Tommy Roberts and Jeremiah Eckert went ice fishing on their favorite pond just outside Pierceton.
Jonathon Damon, the South Whitley Park Board Secretary submitted a drawing of a new fountain idea to the Whitley County Foundation. The fountain was an idea that would be added to the South Whitley Town Park. The drawing was accepted and the County Foundation awarded $3,000 for the project.
Children around town were pictured as Citizens of Tomorrow. Some children pictured were: Samuel, Alexis and Emma Darley; Tony, Jolene and Todd Reed; Casey and Wesley Renshler; Curtis and Amanda Shepherd; and Gabrielle Anglin.
The South Whitely Town council elected Glee Eberly as president for 1999. The position was previously held by Tony Starkey.
Unusual weather conditions struck the Whitko area again. Tuesday, the weather became very severe due to the flowing snow accumulation. The canopy at the car wash was broken off because of heavy weight of snow. Then on Sunday a fierce thunderstorm hit and the area was pummeled with rain and lightning.
25 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune - Pierceton News, Tuesday, January 24, 1984
Dale Haupert announced his candidacy for the Whitko School Board. He served earlier from 1976-1980 one year of that he served as Board President. His wife Elaine, and sons Vince and Jason, lived on a farm south of South Whitley.
The Whitko School Board released a copy of their brochure seeking a Superintendent of Schools. The Superintendent position would become vacant on July 1, 1984, as J.O Smith’s contract was not renewed.
The South Whitley ambulance garage in South Whitley was undergoing an expansion. South Whitley Emergency Medical Technicians and friends had been busy working on the expansions. Those involved in the expansion work were: John Able, Floyd Bolinger, Ray Bowers, John Whitt, Jim Anderson, Harold King and Dennis Norris.
The old Whitley Products Inc. building in Pierceton was sold to Lake City Bank. Mrs. Rosemary Parsons, local realtor and president of the Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Randy Lowe, vice president of Whitley Products; Gary Lyon, vice- president of branching operations at Lake City Bank; and Kenneth L. Rucker, vice-president at Lake City Bank were present to finalize the deal.
The United Methodist Senior High Youth was going to Haiti for a work program at the Grace Children’s Hospital. The members included: David Bruch, Kim and Missy Copeland, Dana and Chad Geer, Terry Nicodemus, Tim Ridenour, Kristine Shupe, Jeff Sickafoose, Amy and Eric Wagner and Pastor Dan Berger.
50 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune, Thursday, January 22, 1959
The South Whitley Business Men’s Association held a meeting and appointed officers. Rex Irelan was appointed president; Larry Pressler, vice-president; and Joe Geyer, secretary-treasurer. The Business Men’s Association is comparable to the Chamber of Commerce in larger cities.
The small gravel pit located on Ray Bowers property was safe for ice skating and sliding. The owner requested that people wishing to go ice fishing use the larger pits so the smaller one would be safe for children. Mr. Bower purchased the property from Bertha Bricker.
Local students competed in the speech contest held at the local high school. Martha Harshman and Pat Bresnahan represented South Whitley High School and received superior ratings with their humorous readings. Also receiving superior ratings were Carolyn Shaffer and Tom L. Hontz of Larwill.
Six South Whitley men completed Marine “boot camp” at San Diego, California. Those six men were: Private First Class Donald D. Hollar, 20; PFC Robert C. Stidham, 18; Private Russell C. Cagnon Jr., 19; Pvt. Fred Cruz Jr., 19; Pvt. Gerald N. Arnett, 21; and Pvt. Edward D. Schwartz, 19.
65 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune, Thursday, January 20, 1944
A group of local boys from ages 10-12 formed a new club known as “Future Champions of America”. The clubs purpose was to collect scrap materials for the war effort. Over ten days the boys collected over one thousand pounds of scrap paper. That paper was sold and they purchased war stamps with the income. Those boys forming the club were Tommy Michael, David Bollinger, Roger Thomson, Nolan Bohnstedt, Charles Eaton, Joe Michael, Gene Wise and Wayne Stewart.
The local Church of God was to begin a series of Revival meetings. Reverend H.M. Riggle of Anderson was secured as the evangelist. Rev. Riggle was in great demand for his efforts so it was hard for the church to secure him for the meetings. He had preached more than 14,000 sermons in the more than 50 years spent in the ministry.
5 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday, January 21, 2004
Dawn and Dan Friedman, the owners of Friedman’s Finer Foods grocery store was closing. There was a 50% off everything must go sale in progress. The grocery building was sold to National Oil Company, in October and the Friedman’s were leasing the store. A sickness in the family caused them to need to close and return full-time to Arkansas.
The Whitko BPA competed at the District Leadership Conference and brought home 37 awards. Those participating in the competition were: Jennifer Keplinger, Katie Strandlund, Dawn Bayles, Kate Gerard, Kelly Wall, Kendra Craycraft, Amanda Busz, Katie Trump, Diane Beets, Jaclyn Glaze, Alyssa Newswanger, Serena Miner, McKenzie Swihart, Jayanna Begley, Shelby Kreger, Abby Iddles and Ron Wilson.
Several children were pictured as Citizens of Tomorrow. Those children were Nathan and Abigail Smith; Carter and Claire Keirn; Karson and Keaton Gilson; Keegan John and Lynsi Jo Hicks; Jordan, Jaiden and Trevor Gilbert; Sydney Krider, Griffin and Nash Brown; and Jared, Nick and Stacie Francis. Those children featured were from South Whitley and North Manchester.
Forty-two people braved the cold weather to attend the South Whitley Chamber of Commerce Annual Recognition Banquet held at Eberly’s Hall. Several attendees were honored for their participation in the revitalization project. Those honored were: Shep Moyle, Simon Dragan, Alan Fox, Dennis Eberhart, Kent Slater, Ron Anderson, David Mains, Bill Harter, Lanny Idle, John Whitt, Joni Walker, and Mike Defreew.
10 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday, January 20, 1999
Schools were closed due to winter weather conditions. Pierceton residents stayed busy by going sledding and ice fishing. Brothers Brian and Josh Lardino and Travis Spangler enjoyed making a “sled train” and traveled the streets of Pierceton. Chris Alley, Tommy Roberts and Jeremiah Eckert went ice fishing on their favorite pond just outside Pierceton.
Jonathon Damon, the South Whitley Park Board Secretary submitted a drawing of a new fountain idea to the Whitley County Foundation. The fountain was an idea that would be added to the South Whitley Town Park. The drawing was accepted and the County Foundation awarded $3,000 for the project.
Children around town were pictured as Citizens of Tomorrow. Some children pictured were: Samuel, Alexis and Emma Darley; Tony, Jolene and Todd Reed; Casey and Wesley Renshler; Curtis and Amanda Shepherd; and Gabrielle Anglin.
The South Whitely Town council elected Glee Eberly as president for 1999. The position was previously held by Tony Starkey.
Unusual weather conditions struck the Whitko area again. Tuesday, the weather became very severe due to the flowing snow accumulation. The canopy at the car wash was broken off because of heavy weight of snow. Then on Sunday a fierce thunderstorm hit and the area was pummeled with rain and lightning.
25 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune - Pierceton News, Tuesday, January 24, 1984
Dale Haupert announced his candidacy for the Whitko School Board. He served earlier from 1976-1980 one year of that he served as Board President. His wife Elaine, and sons Vince and Jason, lived on a farm south of South Whitley.
The Whitko School Board released a copy of their brochure seeking a Superintendent of Schools. The Superintendent position would become vacant on July 1, 1984, as J.O Smith’s contract was not renewed.
The South Whitley ambulance garage in South Whitley was undergoing an expansion. South Whitley Emergency Medical Technicians and friends had been busy working on the expansions. Those involved in the expansion work were: John Able, Floyd Bolinger, Ray Bowers, John Whitt, Jim Anderson, Harold King and Dennis Norris.
The old Whitley Products Inc. building in Pierceton was sold to Lake City Bank. Mrs. Rosemary Parsons, local realtor and president of the Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Randy Lowe, vice president of Whitley Products; Gary Lyon, vice- president of branching operations at Lake City Bank; and Kenneth L. Rucker, vice-president at Lake City Bank were present to finalize the deal.
The United Methodist Senior High Youth was going to Haiti for a work program at the Grace Children’s Hospital. The members included: David Bruch, Kim and Missy Copeland, Dana and Chad Geer, Terry Nicodemus, Tim Ridenour, Kristine Shupe, Jeff Sickafoose, Amy and Eric Wagner and Pastor Dan Berger.
50 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune, Thursday, January 22, 1959
The South Whitley Business Men’s Association held a meeting and appointed officers. Rex Irelan was appointed president; Larry Pressler, vice-president; and Joe Geyer, secretary-treasurer. The Business Men’s Association is comparable to the Chamber of Commerce in larger cities.
The small gravel pit located on Ray Bowers property was safe for ice skating and sliding. The owner requested that people wishing to go ice fishing use the larger pits so the smaller one would be safe for children. Mr. Bower purchased the property from Bertha Bricker.
Local students competed in the speech contest held at the local high school. Martha Harshman and Pat Bresnahan represented South Whitley High School and received superior ratings with their humorous readings. Also receiving superior ratings were Carolyn Shaffer and Tom L. Hontz of Larwill.
Six South Whitley men completed Marine “boot camp” at San Diego, California. Those six men were: Private First Class Donald D. Hollar, 20; PFC Robert C. Stidham, 18; Private Russell C. Cagnon Jr., 19; Pvt. Fred Cruz Jr., 19; Pvt. Gerald N. Arnett, 21; and Pvt. Edward D. Schwartz, 19.
65 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune, Thursday, January 20, 1944
A group of local boys from ages 10-12 formed a new club known as “Future Champions of America”. The clubs purpose was to collect scrap materials for the war effort. Over ten days the boys collected over one thousand pounds of scrap paper. That paper was sold and they purchased war stamps with the income. Those boys forming the club were Tommy Michael, David Bollinger, Roger Thomson, Nolan Bohnstedt, Charles Eaton, Joe Michael, Gene Wise and Wayne Stewart.
The local Church of God was to begin a series of Revival meetings. Reverend H.M. Riggle of Anderson was secured as the evangelist. Rev. Riggle was in great demand for his efforts so it was hard for the church to secure him for the meetings. He had preached more than 14,000 sermons in the more than 50 years spent in the ministry.
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