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Women in law enforcement and the military were honored by American Legion Post 49 Saturday.
Sally McConnell Nichols, a World War II veteran, gave a brief history of women in the Armed Forces and talked about her experiences as a Navy WAVE.
Chief probation officer Ron Babcock introduced the county's probation officers, all women. They've been employed by the department from a minimum of four to a maximum of 15 years. They are: juvenile probation officers Brooke Greer, Dana Bailey and Jennifer Cook; adult probation officers Tammy Johnston, Kelly Krugman, Stephanie Bellamy, Rhonda Holland and J. Rene Weaver; receptionist Mari Anne Prater and the department secretary and bookkeeper Bonnie Burnworth.
Katie Hampton of the Child Support Enforcement office introduced the all-female staff of that office. They are: Linda Davis, Deb McCarthy, Teresa Steffe, Stephanie Esenwein and Honor Dittmar.
Sandra Ladd of the coroner's office was recognized along with Lynn Christiansen and Mary Lou Plummer of the Warsaw Police Department.
Also recognized were Angela Waddel, the first female corporal of the Kosciusko County Jail and Jane Stoops the jail nurse.
Stoops also received special recognition from the Sons of the American Legion, although she was unable to attend the ceremony.
County commissioner Avis Gunter presented certificiates of appreciation.
