Beyond Basketball: Bill Schwarz to speak about his unique life
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All 1960 graduates of Columbia City Joint High School as well as local residents are invited to attend an inspirational program presented by Bill Schwarz.
Schwarz's program, coordinated by the Whitley County Historical Society, will be presented at Grace Lutheran Church on Sunday, July 10, 2011, at 2:30 p.m.
Many local residents are aware of Schwarz's basketball skills, but many do not know the real story of his life. Born in Rode, Transylvania, Romania, in the midst of World War II, Schwarz and his family were forced from their home in the middle of a night in September 1943 and his father was taken to a Siberian work camp. How the family endured those years will stir your heart. Faith, love, determination, hard work and thriftiness are vital elements in his presentation. The family eventually settled in Columbia City.
There is no admission fee.