WARSAW — U.S. Rep. Jim Banks announced this week he would be speaking to the Warsaw Rotary Club on Friday, Aug. 3. The Columbia City native congressman will address the club from noon to 1 p.m. at the Shrine Building, 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw. Banks is a U.S. Navy veteran and served on the …read more.

KOSCIUSKO — Assistant City Planner Justin Taylor, on behalf of the city of Warsaw, requested approval for a $20,000 grant at the Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation and Visitors Commission meeting held Wednesday, July 18. The grant is to help support the development of Rotary Park, located at the corner of West Center and West Market …read more.

WINONA LAKE — DeeAnna Muraski, associate director of internships at Grace College, was recently named president of the Warsaw Rotary Club. Muraski assumed the position on July 1. Muraski, a two-year Rotarian, is honored to be the youngest female elected as president of Warsaw Rotary. “My strengths lie in strategic planning,” said Muraski. “I look …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club has inducted their new President, Jim Griest, for the 2016-2017 club year. The Warsaw Rotary club was founded in 1919 and meets on Fridays. Rotary’s motto is service above self. For more information visit their website.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club presented its annual L.N. “Pete” Thorn Award to Steve Ailes, longtime Rotarian and United Methodist pastor who has served in many capacities over the years and given to “others.” Ailes is the 34th recipient of the award. “The L.N. “Pete” Thorn Award is given by the Rotary Club of Warsaw to the …read more.

WARSAW — Drivers in Warsaw’s downtown area this summer will notice colorful banners depicting two well-known musicals. Every fall and spring, students from Warsaw Community Schools compete to have their artwork displayed throughout the downtown area for a full season, announcing upcoming productions at the nonprofit Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts. Participation is open to …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club has announced Darl McCammon as the 2015 winner of the Pete Thorn Award. The Rotary notes McCammon has been instrumental at the Animal Welfare League, where she acts as the director, as well as Walk n’ Wander, an event that showcased statues throughout Warsaw last year. In addition, McCammon …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club will observe its 88th annual Rotary Toy Day by bringing toys to their meeting this 12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at the Shrine Building. The event was started in 1927 when the club met at the Hotel Hays in downtown Warsaw, which is the present site of Lake City …read more.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Rotary Club raised $600 recently to help 2nd Mile Missions – House of Hope.

WARSAW — The annual tradition of drawing for Salvation Army bell ringing dates by service clubs was recently held at Cox Studio.

WARSAW — Rotary International World Polio Day is Friday, Oct. 23, and rotary clubs around the world are contributing their time and talents to help eradicate polio around the world. There are now just two remaining countries and under 75 reported cases this year. The theme “We are this close” is being promoted on this day …read more.

By KEN LOCKE Warsaw Rotary Club The Warsaw Rotary club recognized students with the Rotary Impact Award at their weekly meeting who are participating in the Certified Nursing Assistant class at the Warsaw Career Center. The students recognized are Megan Dinse, Hollie Paseka, Raeanne Karczewski, Ashley Gamble, Vicki Harris, Chandler Heeter, Mila Smalley, Shelby Whitaker …read more.

A lot of you have probably seen a concert at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. A few of you maybe caught a flick at the recently reopened Eagles Theatre. Well, these are all properties owned and operated by the Honeywell Foundation, which has recently acquired a few new properties. Last week, the Honeywell Foundation announced …read more.

  The Warsaw Rotary Club held its 49th Annual “Rotary Salvation Army Day” at the club meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Originally the event was called “Brice Phillipson Day” when it was formed in 1965 by Chairman Bruce Howe. “We collected just a little under $1,000 that first year,” noted Howe during the celebration. “I …read more.

The Warsaw Rotary Club held its annual “Rotary Toy Day” at its meeting on Dec. 10. The event supports The Salvation Army “Angel Tree” program as members brought unwrapped toys for children 12 and under. The first “Rotary Toy Day” was held in 1927 when the club met at the Hotel Hays. This year, 2014, …read more.

John Hand is the 32nd recipient of the Warsaw Rotary Club’s Pete Thorn award. This award is given to an individual who exemplifies services to the community. Hand’s dedication in business, the arts and his entrepreneurship has left a deep mark on this community. His recent leadership in bringing the Wagon Wheel Theater under a …read more.

Steven Ailes contracted polio when he was 4 years old. The year was 1954, prior to the polio vaccine, when upwards of 50,000 people died from the disease. He spent six weeks at the hospital in an iron lung with his legs packed in hot sandbags to keep them from becoming deformed. After returning home, …read more.

Being a student can be challenging, and some students struggle more than others. But those students who are willing to dig in, buckle down and get through their struggles are rewarded handsomely. That’s what the Warsaw Rotary Club was celebrating at its Self-Reliance Awards on Friday, May 2. Eight Warsaw Community High School students were …read more.