Now there is a weight loss program in Whitley County as well as in Kosciusko County. Each promotes weight loss, good food choices and physical fitness. January, the month of resolutions, is a great time to get started on one of these programs.
In Columbia City, the “Whitley Weighs In Challenge 2009” has a Friday, January 8 deadline. The annual program offers a grand prize of $1,000 to the team with the highest percentage of weight loss.
Each month the team weighs in at the Whitley County Family YMCA or Parkview Whitley Hospital. The Y and the hospital provide motivational programs.
Team photos and weight loss percentages appear each month in the Post & Mail newspaper’s Whitley Weighs In pages.
Costs are $5 per person or $20 per team. Make checks payable to The Post & Mail with Whitley Weighs In in the memo line.
Forms listing the team members may be mailed or taken to the newspaper, the hospital or the Y: The Post & Mail, 927 West Connexion Way, Columbia City IN 46725; Parkview Whitley Hospital, 353 North Oak St., Columbia City IN 46725 or Whitley County Family YMCA, 950 East Van Buren St., Columbia City IN 46725.
Shape Up Kosciusko
Kosciusko County’s program is new this year. Shape Up Kosciusko is sponsored by Purdue Extension.
This six-week program is designed to help Kosciusko County residents establish healthy exercise and nutrition habits.
The program starts with a kick-off event where participants are weighed, receive blood pressure checks and general information about how to track physical activity and nutrition intake.
Each week participants are asked to record and report to the Extension office how many steps or equivalent activities they engaged in. At the end of the program prizes will be awarded based on the most steps taken as well as the greatest per week increase in steps taken over the six week period.
There are four educational sessions about nutrition and exercise to help you get information and reinforce and improve your habits.
Send list of people interested and T-shirt size to Purdue Extension - Kosciusko County, 100 W Center St., Room 121, Warsaw IN 46580.
Costs are $10 per person by Tuesday, January 13. Participants may join individually or with family members.
The kick-off event is January 27 at 6:30 p.m., where free blood pressure and weight checks will be conducted by Kosciusko Community Hospital staff.
All participants receive fitness bags full of supportive materials.
Sessions are in the Shrine Building on the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Smith Street, Warsaw.
Did you know?
More than 61 percent of Hoosiers are overweight or obese?
In 2005 Indiana ranked as the eighth most overweight and obese state in the nation
Unfortunately, 29-percent of Indiana’s high school students already are either overweight or obese.
On the Bright Side
Daily physical activity helps to ower blood pressure and cholesterol, helps prevent or retard osteoporosis, and helps reduce obesity, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and symptoms of arthritis.
Significant health benefits can be obtained by including a moderate amount of physical activity – 30 minutes of brisk walking or raking leaves, 15 minutes of running, 45 minutes of playing volleyball.
Thirty to 60 minutes of activity broken into smaller segments of 10 or 15 minutes throughout the day has significant health benefits.
Moderate daily physical activity can reduce substantially the risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers such as colon cancer.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Remember When for Dec. 24, 2008
Compiled by Cassie Schroder
5 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday, December 24, 2003
During the annual firemen’s banquet the Pierceton Fire Department awarded Mike Braddock the high honor of being selected “Firemen of the Year” for 2003. He was at the time a five year member of the department and held the office of 2nd Lieutenant. He also received the honor in 1999.
The holiday lighting contest was held and the South Whitely Chamber of Commerce and the Town of South Whitley announced the winners. First place residential winners were the Bitting’s at 108 N. Jefferson and the Gerard’s at 209 W. Columbia. Second place: Crouch at 408 E. Sunset and Russell on N. Line St. Third place: Weybright at 111 N. Main and Trier at 108 S. Main. First place in the commercial division was Sheppard Dental and second place was Town of South Whitley Utility Building.
Jeff Hendrix the Whitko School Superintendent received his doctorate degree from Indiana University, Bloomington campus. He and the entire Hendrix family attended the ceremonies, that event marked a milestone in his career.
Reverend Paul Burris was to begin as pastor of the South Whitley United Methodist Church on January 1, 2004. He was replacing retiring Pastor Connie Payne. She was the local pastor for 4 1/2 years.
Renee Christine Harris graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She was also on the Dean’s List and after graduation was a Registered Nurse. She accepted employment at River View Hospital in Noblesville. Her parents are Deb and Kevin Shoemaker and Stephen Harris.
South Whitley Community Facilities awarded $3950 in grants to local organization. SW Parks and Recreation Department was awarded $400 for new equipment and repair costs. Sonshine Childcare received $100 for new sleep mats. SWES received $400 for accelerated reader program. WHS received $500 for outdoor security cameras. SW Public Library received $500 for winter reading program supplies. WHS received $500 for Summer Art supplies. SW Emergency Food Bank received $400 for food restocking. SW Scout Pack 3085 received $400. Dollars for Scholars received $750.
Andrew Kane, a Whitko High School junior attended Richard Lugar’s Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders. There were more than 450 high school juniors who attended the symposium.
Six foreign students were attending Whitko High School during the 2003-04 school year. Maneekan Arkkham of Thailand was living with Bob and Onan Steiner. Mohamed Hossney of Egypt was living with Ned and Bev Yingst. Yana Petrosyan of Armenia was living with Brad and Sharity Coble. Irene Polischouk of Ukrane was living with Craig and Pam Sherbahn. Harmony Revel-Andre Fouet of France was living with Rod and Sue Roman. Eun-Jin Yoon of Korea was living with John and Kathy Gensic.
10 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday, December 23, 1998
Several groups gathered together during the holiday season to spread some “Christmas Cheer”. These groups delivered groceries and and toys to families around the community. Groups involved were the South Whitley Food Bank, South Whitley Lions Club, South Whitley Service Club, Farmers Elevator, Whitley County Christmas Bureau, ABATE of Whitley County, Whitko FFA Chapter, South Whitley Elementary School, Whitko Middle and High Schools.
Staff members of the company, Viking Plastics in South Whitley were part of the company’s Plant Activities Committee. The group members included Bianca Grubbs, Troy Barrus, Trina Burkett, Dan Compagnari, Norine Gardner, Nancy Zummack and Nellie Tart. They adopted a needy family to spread the meaning of Christmas to the community.
Chad Tranter joined the Indiana Lawrence Bank of North Manchester as a commercial loan officer. He was responsible for commercial lending and new business development. He is a 1989 graduate of Whitko High School, and the son of Linda and Dave Tranter.
The local food bank received an anonymous donation of 600 dolls. The dolls were sold in Collamer with the help of the Collamer Church of God. Many doll collectors attended the sale early the first day to get the pick of the litter. Wave Boggs and Norma Jean Bolinger were “doll-sitters” during the sale.
25 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune - Pierceton News, Tuesday, December 28, 1983
South Whitley received their $149,000 Community Improvement Program Funds from the state. South Whitley applied for the funds to be used to start a 17 acre South Whitley Industrial Park located behind Dwyer Instruments on West First Street.
Earlier last week on Saturday, temperatures dropped to a history-making 25 below zero. The wind chill factor with the strong blowing wind made it seem more like 65-70 below. Local residents were advised not to go outside. Many roads were drifted closed due to the blowing snow and were made very hazardous.
Freezing temperatures caused problems at the Whitko High School. Over the Christmas break pipes in the “A” wing at the high school froze and broke causing a shower of water to cover the lower floor. Monday morning, December 26, janitor Bill Kenealy discovered the water. Principal Art Reinard and maintenance director Pete Mitchell were called to the school. Several people took time to come in and help clean up the water including: Supt. J.O Smith, Principal Art Reinard, Bill Kenealy, Dick Bolinger, Pete Mitchell, Clara Mitchell, Steve McManama, Rick Kreider, Bill McVay, Steve Dasbach, Eleanor and George Frantz and Kevin Grant.
Lieutenant Colonel Randall J. Lancaster was promoted to that present rank during ceremonies held at Fort McPherson, Georgia on September 1, 1983. He was a veteran with nearly 18 years service in the U.S Army. His new grade insignia was pinned on by his wife, Deanna, and Major General William G. O’Leksy. His wife, Deanna, was the former Deanna Rhoades, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rhoades.
Whitko area firemen were busy Saturday afternoon with fighting the blazes of two fires. The first was at the home of Tom Doty, were a fire had started in the wall near a woodburning stove. Over 30 men fought the blaze for several hours, the damage to the house was a $15,000 loss. The second fire was at the home of Bud Miller. Five fire departments, consisting of about 70 men were called to that fire. Despite the work of the men the fire had consumed the whole house. The men were outside in the cold weather for much of the day and not a grumble was heard from any of them.
Sue Pence of South Whitley found a balloon with a message on a fence row on December 9. It was sent by Billy Silcott of Central Elementary in Colorado on December 1. the balloon traveled 1100 miles in 8 days.
50 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune, Tuesday, December 23, 1958
Six South Whitley boys in the Marines were home for a 15 day furlough. They were stationed at San Diego, California. The boys were Donald Holler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Holler; Gerald N. Arnett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Arnett; Russell G. Gagnon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gagnon; Fred Cruz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cruz; Edward Schwartz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schwartz; and Robert Stidham, son of Earl Stidham.
Gerald Bollinger was home spending the holidays with his mother, Mrs. George Turner. He had been in the United States Navy for 16 months, and would return to his ship at New London, Connecticut on December 31.
The Kiddies Free Christmas party at the Kent Theatre brought in many children. The party was sponsored by the Lions Club, South Whitley Business Men’s Association and the Kent Theatre. There was a crowd of about 500 who attended the event. Santa was there to greet the children and he arrived on a fire truck. The free movie playing was “Abbott and Castello Meet the Keystone Cops.”
Three persons were injured in a car accident in South Whitley and a house was damaged. The driver, Harry Wisler was traveling on SR 205 and failed to stop at the intersection of SR 5 and the car skidded into the house of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rex. Injured in the accident were Harry Wisler and his two passengers Carolyn McPherson and Lellie McPherson.
Subscribers to the South Whitley Tribune had until January 1 to renew their subscription for $2.50 for the year. After the first of the year the renewal rate went up to $3.00.
The Whitley County Tuberculosis Association announced that 60 percent of their quota for the 1958 seal drive had been reached. Their quota was $5,000 and as of December 13 they had receipts amounting to $3,026.70.
65 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune, Thursday, December 23, 1943
Several service men were home on furloughs visiting for Christmas. Sgt. Green Greesly and Miss Wanda Nicholson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Glassely. He was stationed with Mr. and Mrs. Glassely’s son, Max, in Algiers. Sgt. Willard F. Myers was home to spend Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Myers and relatives. He was stationed in Gainesville, Florida. Also Sgt. Keith Herr was home on a ten day furlough enjoying Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Claude Herr and other old friends.
Pfc. Jay Zeigler was home on furlough visiting with his parents, Mr .and Mrs. Jessie Zeigler. He was home from Fort Lewis, Washington. His parents and he were dinner guests of the Ivan Myers family. Pvt. John Mishler, a paratrooper made a visit to his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nile Sponhauer and Mr. and Mrs. Hobert Sponhauer.
A local girl was hit by a car while she was walking to school. Jo Anne Huffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Park Huffman was struck by a car driven by Mr. Ira Meadows. Jo Anne was crossing the street and was thrown several feet into the air. She was taken to the hospital and was said to be getting along as well as can be expected considering her injuries.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Bricker opened their pond for ice skating. With the sponsorship of the South Whitley Fire Department the Bricker Pond was placed in first class order for ice skating.
5 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday, December 24, 2003
During the annual firemen’s banquet the Pierceton Fire Department awarded Mike Braddock the high honor of being selected “Firemen of the Year” for 2003. He was at the time a five year member of the department and held the office of 2nd Lieutenant. He also received the honor in 1999.
The holiday lighting contest was held and the South Whitely Chamber of Commerce and the Town of South Whitley announced the winners. First place residential winners were the Bitting’s at 108 N. Jefferson and the Gerard’s at 209 W. Columbia. Second place: Crouch at 408 E. Sunset and Russell on N. Line St. Third place: Weybright at 111 N. Main and Trier at 108 S. Main. First place in the commercial division was Sheppard Dental and second place was Town of South Whitley Utility Building.
Jeff Hendrix the Whitko School Superintendent received his doctorate degree from Indiana University, Bloomington campus. He and the entire Hendrix family attended the ceremonies, that event marked a milestone in his career.
Reverend Paul Burris was to begin as pastor of the South Whitley United Methodist Church on January 1, 2004. He was replacing retiring Pastor Connie Payne. She was the local pastor for 4 1/2 years.
Renee Christine Harris graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She was also on the Dean’s List and after graduation was a Registered Nurse. She accepted employment at River View Hospital in Noblesville. Her parents are Deb and Kevin Shoemaker and Stephen Harris.
South Whitley Community Facilities awarded $3950 in grants to local organization. SW Parks and Recreation Department was awarded $400 for new equipment and repair costs. Sonshine Childcare received $100 for new sleep mats. SWES received $400 for accelerated reader program. WHS received $500 for outdoor security cameras. SW Public Library received $500 for winter reading program supplies. WHS received $500 for Summer Art supplies. SW Emergency Food Bank received $400 for food restocking. SW Scout Pack 3085 received $400. Dollars for Scholars received $750.
Andrew Kane, a Whitko High School junior attended Richard Lugar’s Symposium for Tomorrow’s Leaders. There were more than 450 high school juniors who attended the symposium.
Six foreign students were attending Whitko High School during the 2003-04 school year. Maneekan Arkkham of Thailand was living with Bob and Onan Steiner. Mohamed Hossney of Egypt was living with Ned and Bev Yingst. Yana Petrosyan of Armenia was living with Brad and Sharity Coble. Irene Polischouk of Ukrane was living with Craig and Pam Sherbahn. Harmony Revel-Andre Fouet of France was living with Rod and Sue Roman. Eun-Jin Yoon of Korea was living with John and Kathy Gensic.
10 years ago
From the Tribune-News, Wednesday, December 23, 1998
Several groups gathered together during the holiday season to spread some “Christmas Cheer”. These groups delivered groceries and and toys to families around the community. Groups involved were the South Whitley Food Bank, South Whitley Lions Club, South Whitley Service Club, Farmers Elevator, Whitley County Christmas Bureau, ABATE of Whitley County, Whitko FFA Chapter, South Whitley Elementary School, Whitko Middle and High Schools.
Staff members of the company, Viking Plastics in South Whitley were part of the company’s Plant Activities Committee. The group members included Bianca Grubbs, Troy Barrus, Trina Burkett, Dan Compagnari, Norine Gardner, Nancy Zummack and Nellie Tart. They adopted a needy family to spread the meaning of Christmas to the community.
Chad Tranter joined the Indiana Lawrence Bank of North Manchester as a commercial loan officer. He was responsible for commercial lending and new business development. He is a 1989 graduate of Whitko High School, and the son of Linda and Dave Tranter.
The local food bank received an anonymous donation of 600 dolls. The dolls were sold in Collamer with the help of the Collamer Church of God. Many doll collectors attended the sale early the first day to get the pick of the litter. Wave Boggs and Norma Jean Bolinger were “doll-sitters” during the sale.
25 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune - Pierceton News, Tuesday, December 28, 1983
South Whitley received their $149,000 Community Improvement Program Funds from the state. South Whitley applied for the funds to be used to start a 17 acre South Whitley Industrial Park located behind Dwyer Instruments on West First Street.
Earlier last week on Saturday, temperatures dropped to a history-making 25 below zero. The wind chill factor with the strong blowing wind made it seem more like 65-70 below. Local residents were advised not to go outside. Many roads were drifted closed due to the blowing snow and were made very hazardous.
Freezing temperatures caused problems at the Whitko High School. Over the Christmas break pipes in the “A” wing at the high school froze and broke causing a shower of water to cover the lower floor. Monday morning, December 26, janitor Bill Kenealy discovered the water. Principal Art Reinard and maintenance director Pete Mitchell were called to the school. Several people took time to come in and help clean up the water including: Supt. J.O Smith, Principal Art Reinard, Bill Kenealy, Dick Bolinger, Pete Mitchell, Clara Mitchell, Steve McManama, Rick Kreider, Bill McVay, Steve Dasbach, Eleanor and George Frantz and Kevin Grant.
Lieutenant Colonel Randall J. Lancaster was promoted to that present rank during ceremonies held at Fort McPherson, Georgia on September 1, 1983. He was a veteran with nearly 18 years service in the U.S Army. His new grade insignia was pinned on by his wife, Deanna, and Major General William G. O’Leksy. His wife, Deanna, was the former Deanna Rhoades, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Rhoades.
Whitko area firemen were busy Saturday afternoon with fighting the blazes of two fires. The first was at the home of Tom Doty, were a fire had started in the wall near a woodburning stove. Over 30 men fought the blaze for several hours, the damage to the house was a $15,000 loss. The second fire was at the home of Bud Miller. Five fire departments, consisting of about 70 men were called to that fire. Despite the work of the men the fire had consumed the whole house. The men were outside in the cold weather for much of the day and not a grumble was heard from any of them.
Sue Pence of South Whitley found a balloon with a message on a fence row on December 9. It was sent by Billy Silcott of Central Elementary in Colorado on December 1. the balloon traveled 1100 miles in 8 days.
50 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune, Tuesday, December 23, 1958
Six South Whitley boys in the Marines were home for a 15 day furlough. They were stationed at San Diego, California. The boys were Donald Holler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Holler; Gerald N. Arnett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Arnett; Russell G. Gagnon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gagnon; Fred Cruz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cruz; Edward Schwartz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schwartz; and Robert Stidham, son of Earl Stidham.
Gerald Bollinger was home spending the holidays with his mother, Mrs. George Turner. He had been in the United States Navy for 16 months, and would return to his ship at New London, Connecticut on December 31.
The Kiddies Free Christmas party at the Kent Theatre brought in many children. The party was sponsored by the Lions Club, South Whitley Business Men’s Association and the Kent Theatre. There was a crowd of about 500 who attended the event. Santa was there to greet the children and he arrived on a fire truck. The free movie playing was “Abbott and Castello Meet the Keystone Cops.”
Three persons were injured in a car accident in South Whitley and a house was damaged. The driver, Harry Wisler was traveling on SR 205 and failed to stop at the intersection of SR 5 and the car skidded into the house of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rex. Injured in the accident were Harry Wisler and his two passengers Carolyn McPherson and Lellie McPherson.
Subscribers to the South Whitley Tribune had until January 1 to renew their subscription for $2.50 for the year. After the first of the year the renewal rate went up to $3.00.
The Whitley County Tuberculosis Association announced that 60 percent of their quota for the 1958 seal drive had been reached. Their quota was $5,000 and as of December 13 they had receipts amounting to $3,026.70.
65 years ago
From the South Whitley Tribune, Thursday, December 23, 1943
Several service men were home on furloughs visiting for Christmas. Sgt. Green Greesly and Miss Wanda Nicholson were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Glassely. He was stationed with Mr. and Mrs. Glassely’s son, Max, in Algiers. Sgt. Willard F. Myers was home to spend Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Myers and relatives. He was stationed in Gainesville, Florida. Also Sgt. Keith Herr was home on a ten day furlough enjoying Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Claude Herr and other old friends.
Pfc. Jay Zeigler was home on furlough visiting with his parents, Mr .and Mrs. Jessie Zeigler. He was home from Fort Lewis, Washington. His parents and he were dinner guests of the Ivan Myers family. Pvt. John Mishler, a paratrooper made a visit to his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nile Sponhauer and Mr. and Mrs. Hobert Sponhauer.
A local girl was hit by a car while she was walking to school. Jo Anne Huffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Park Huffman was struck by a car driven by Mr. Ira Meadows. Jo Anne was crossing the street and was thrown several feet into the air. She was taken to the hospital and was said to be getting along as well as can be expected considering her injuries.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Bricker opened their pond for ice skating. With the sponsorship of the South Whitley Fire Department the Bricker Pond was placed in first class order for ice skating.
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