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The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau kicked off National Tourism Week with a breakfast today at the Visitor's Center.
Three individuals were honored by the CVB board for their contributions to tourism. Mike Stetzel is chairman of the CVB board of directors. Mary Kittrell is executive director.
Lana Jarrette was named Volunteer of the Year and Myra Hooks received the 2005 Kosciusko Kid Award. Tim Young earned a special "golden hanger" award.
WRSW radio personalities Dan Daggett and Dee Daly will broadcast the "Dan and Dee Show" from different locations throughout the week. They are on the air from 6 to 10 a.m.
The pair will promote the local attractions, festivals and events in each community. Dan and Dee's schedule is: Monday, Mentone; Tuesday, Syracuse; Wednesday, Leesburg; Thursday, North Webster; Friday, Pierceton; and Saturday, Winona Lake.
Listeners can register for daily gift certificates and prize packages.
Refreshments will be provided at the Visitors Center, 111 Capital Drive, Warsaw, all next week.
Tuesday and Wednesday, the CVB has scheduled tours of the county from 1 to 5 p.m. both days. The tours are free. Reservations are required.
The CVB hospitality committee has organized a "Taste of Hospitality" Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m. Ticket holders will visit Bittersweet Cottage Bed & Breakfast; Brook Pointe Inn; Comfort Inn & Suites; Days Inn; Holiday Inn Express; Oakwood Inn; Prairie House Bed & Breakfast and the Ramada Plaza.
For more information, call 574-269-6090 or 800-800-6090.
