KFD honors USS Indianapolis victim
Also, Community Howard focuses on breast health Aug. 1; Lilly scholarship application open now
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When the USS Indianapolis sank July 30, 1945, it took a part of Kokomo with it. Only 316 crewmen of the 1,195 on board U.S. Navy heavy cruiser survived the disaster, after spending four days afloat in the Pacific Ocean.
Unfortunately, Corporal Glen Willis Kenworthy was not among the rescued. The Kokomo native and firefighter was one of 39 U.S. Marines on board the ship when it was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. Only nine of his fellow Marines survived the attack.
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the tragedy and Kenworthy’s service, the Kokomo Fire Department will hold a ceremony on Sat., July 19, at Fire Station No. 1, 215 W. Superior St.
The event will begin at 11 a.m. with a welcome by Deputy Chief Steve Stackhouse and opening statements from Chief Paul Edwards. The colors will be presented by VFW Post 1152.
Mayor Tyler Moore is expected to give a proclamation in honor of the day, and he will be followed by two guest speakers: retired Col. Frank Faulkner and U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz.
A plaque memorializing Kenworthy’s sacrifice will be installed at the fire station, and a commemorative decal will be placed on all Kokomo Fire Department apparatuses.
Following the ceremony, a lunch and social gathering will be held, lasting until 2 p.m. Members of the Kenworthy family are expected to attend the event.
Community Howard focuses on breast health
First Friday Lunch and Learn returns on Aug. 1
Community Howard Regional Health invites the public to its August First Friday Lunch and Learn, a free healthcare seminar put on in partnership with Kokomo Family YMCA.
At its Aug. 1 lunch and learn, Dr. Joshua Manghelli, a breast surgical oncologist with Community Health Network MD Anderson Cancer Center, will lead a discussion on breast health. Dr. Manghelli will discuss breast screening guidelines, lifestyle and hereditary factors that increase the likelihood of breast cancer as well as the latest advancements in treating breast cancer.
The seminar will begin at 12:10 p.m. in the first floor gathering room at the YMCA, located at 114 N. Union Street in Kokomo. The event typically lasts 40 minutes and includes an opportunity to ask questions.
The event is open to the public, but registration is required. A boxed lunch, sponsored by Trilogy Health Services, will be provided to the first 60 who register before July 27, 2025. Register today at www.ecommunity.com/FirstFriday or by calling 800-550-1266.
For event information contact Lisa Holaday at 765-776-8593
Lilly scholarship application open now
The 2026 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application is now available in Howard County through the Community Foundation of Howard County. The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) will provide 147 scholarships statewide and two in Howard County. LECSP scholarships may be used for otherwise unreimbursed full tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $900 per year.
The special allocation may cover the costs for required books and required equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis leading to a baccalaureate degree at any eligible Indiana public or private nonprofit college or university.
The program, administered statewide by Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) and locally in Howard County through the Community Foundation of Howard County, is open to all Indiana residents who:
graduate from an accredited Indiana high school by 2026 and receive their diploma no later than June 30, 2026;
intend to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an eligible college or university in Indiana; and
meet the criteria specific to their local community foundation.
Visit www.cfhoward.org for complete information regarding Howard County’s application criteria.
Students can learn more about the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship in Howard County and apply for this scholarship by visiting www.cfhoward.org and searching for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship under the “Students” tab. Applications must be completed and submitted by Sunday, Aug. 31, to be considered.
Applications will be evaluated on, but not limited to, the following criteria: academic achievement, activities in and out of school, potential for success, financial need, and an applicant interview. Two finalists will be nominated by the Community Foundation of Howard County, and their name will be submitted to ICI for final selection of the recipients. Scholarship recipients will be notified in December.
Lilly Endowment created LECSP for the 1997-98 school year and has supported the program every year since with tuition grants totaling more than $505 million. More than 5,400 Indiana students have received Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships since the program’s inception.
The primary purposes of LECSP are: 1) to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana; 2) to increase awareness of the beneficial roles Indiana community foundations can play in their communities; and 3) to encourage and support the efforts of current and past Lilly Endowment Community Scholars to engage with each other and with Indiana business, governmental, educational, nonprofit and civic leaders to improve the quality of life in Indiana generally and in local communities throughout the state.
The Community Foundation of Howard County is again pleased to offer LECSP for its 29th year in Howard County. “Recipients of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship are very carefully considered, as we look for applicants that truly exemplify the qualities and abilities of a student driven to succeed,” said Amy Pate, Chair of the Community Foundation of Howard County Board of Directors. “Lilly Endowment entrusts Indiana’s community foundations to administer this program. This gives our Foundation further opportunity to connect with the youth in our county who seek our support in their future educations.”