Officer Honored
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
WINONA LAKE - Following Terry Howie's announced retirement in February, the Winona Lake town council recognized one of its longest-serving police officers in town history Tuesday with an opening session in his honor.
Town officials, family and friends took time to show their respect for Howie and his 24 years of service to the Winona Lake Police Department by remembering his achievements.
Council President Rolly Ortega presented Howie with a plaque of recognition, a picture of Howie when he first joined WLPD, his badge, identification card and the gun he carried during his service.
"There's not enough words to say thank you," Ortega said. "You've done so many wonderful things for the community and we appreciate your dedication to Winona Lake."
Ortega remembered first meeting Howie while he was attending Grace College and reported his camera stolen. Howie was chief of security at Grace at the time.
Tina Rice, of the March of Dimes, honored Howie with a law enforcement certificate of appreciation, as well as a jail mug and a get-out-of-jail-free card.
Howie, originally from Johnstown, Pa., moved to Winona Lake in 1964. He worked for various departments of Grace College, and graduated from the college in 1972. For the next 12 years, he worked in both the school's maintenance department and as chief of security.
In 1982, he began his career with WLPD, graduating from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 1985. From 1990 to 1995, he served as town marshal, and helped the town receive its first COPS grant. While marshal, he also served as the town's building commissioner without pay.
During his career, he volunteered his time to the March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police, the Fraternal Order of Police, Kosciusko County Republican Party and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's "Protecting the Environment" program.
Terry is married to Lynn, and is the father of two children and one deceased.
In his retirement, he looks forward to continuing to run Howie Heating and Cooling, a 34-year-old business in the community. [[In-content Ad]]
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WINONA LAKE - Following Terry Howie's announced retirement in February, the Winona Lake town council recognized one of its longest-serving police officers in town history Tuesday with an opening session in his honor.
Town officials, family and friends took time to show their respect for Howie and his 24 years of service to the Winona Lake Police Department by remembering his achievements.
Council President Rolly Ortega presented Howie with a plaque of recognition, a picture of Howie when he first joined WLPD, his badge, identification card and the gun he carried during his service.
"There's not enough words to say thank you," Ortega said. "You've done so many wonderful things for the community and we appreciate your dedication to Winona Lake."
Ortega remembered first meeting Howie while he was attending Grace College and reported his camera stolen. Howie was chief of security at Grace at the time.
Tina Rice, of the March of Dimes, honored Howie with a law enforcement certificate of appreciation, as well as a jail mug and a get-out-of-jail-free card.
Howie, originally from Johnstown, Pa., moved to Winona Lake in 1964. He worked for various departments of Grace College, and graduated from the college in 1972. For the next 12 years, he worked in both the school's maintenance department and as chief of security.
In 1982, he began his career with WLPD, graduating from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 1985. From 1990 to 1995, he served as town marshal, and helped the town receive its first COPS grant. While marshal, he also served as the town's building commissioner without pay.
During his career, he volunteered his time to the March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police, the Fraternal Order of Police, Kosciusko County Republican Party and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's "Protecting the Environment" program.
Terry is married to Lynn, and is the father of two children and one deceased.
In his retirement, he looks forward to continuing to run Howie Heating and Cooling, a 34-year-old business in the community. [[In-content Ad]]