I had a chance to interview Andrea Ross, Executive Director of Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation.
Learn more about the organization that assists veterans: Andrea Ross BKCFF
New Culver School Superintendent May Be Announced Nov. 25
The Culver Community School Corporation is continuing in their effort to hire a new superintendent for the school to replace current Superintendent Brad Schuldt who has announced he will be leaving the corporation at the end of the year. Board President Ryan Sieber explained that the board has gone through the application and interview processes, and on Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. ET, the board will hold a public input meeting regarding the contract that has been offered and publicized.
Sieber explained that after the input has been taken, the board will look to vote on the contract on Nov. 25 at their regularly scheduled meeting, and he said it’s likely that the new superintendent’s name will be announced at that time.
While there are no glaring differences in the contract for Schuldt and the new contract, Sieber said there are a few changes necessary to get the contract up-to-date. Schuldt’s contract, Sieber explained, included a grandfathered deal regarding annuities, and this new contract scratches that.
Sieber said the board feels very fortunate with the quality of the applicants that came forth, and they have narrowed it down to three possibilities.
The new superintendent would take over the position on Jan. 2.
West Central Schools Receive Secured School Safety Grant
The West Central School Board members received word last week that the school corporation was the recipient of a Secured School Safety grant.
Superintendent Charles Mellon commented that Safety Director Chuck Evans worked hard to make sure the grant was completed properly and on time to be considered for this grant. The grant, totaling just over $26,000, will be used to upgrade security in the entryways to all of the schools.
WKVI Food Drive Coming Up; Live Broadcasts from Five Star, Sander’s
After raising more than 375 pounds of food for the food pantry last year, it’s time again for the WKVI Five Star Food Drive and this year features a new addition to the event as WKVI General Manager Jerry Curtis will be broadcasting live and accepting donations at Sander’s Foods in Winamac. This is fourth consecutive year for the food drive event, and Curtis said he has been involved in three of them, doing live remote broadcasts from the store.
Curtis said the food drive event is something WKVI is proud to do to help their community.
Starke County Community Foundation Announces New Endowment Fund
The Starke County Community Foundation has announced a new endowment fund to help preschool students obtain the education they need before entering kindergarten.
The new Starke County Preschool Education Fund was established by Peggy Shidaker, the director of curriculum and instruction at the Knox Community School Corporation. The fund was created to honor her parents, Arthur and Carolyn Shidaker, and to support early childhood education in Starke County.
Oregon-Davis Students Honor Veterans With Breakfast, Convocation
Oregon-Davis students are continuing a longstanding Veterans Day tradition of inviting members of the community who have served in the military to school for breakfast and convocation. High school principal Tim Pletcher says the sophomore class hosts the program as a way to say thank you to the men and women who have defended our freedom.
“It’s a nice way in a small community like this to let the community and the veterans know that the students and the staff here at Oregon-Davis appreciate everything they’ve done for us, and we realize we couldn’t do without the sacrifices they’ve made,” said Pletcher.
Send in Nominations for the Henry F. Schricker Award
It’s time to submit your nominations for the prestigious Henry F. Schricker Community Service Award.
Henry F. Schricker was a Starke County native who lived by the attitude of “service before self”. This is the foundation for the Schricker Award and nominees should share that attitude.
Safe Family Travel Campaign Underway
Nominate Your Favorite Charity for a $1,000 Donation
1st Source Bank is celebrating 150 years in business and officials are giving away 150 $1,000 donations to your favorite not-for-profit charity. Two $15,000 donations will be given away as well.
All you need to do is nominate your favorite 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Go to 1stsource.com and fill out the form provided and give a brief description of the organization and why you believe they are deserving of a $1,000 donation. Continue reading
Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation Gives Back to Veterans in a Unique Way
Harvick Wins at Phoenix, Johnson Takes 28 Point Lead to Homestead
Carl Edwards’ Crew Chief Jimmy Fennig wasn’t kidding when he told the driver of the No. 99 Fastenal Ford Fusion that he only had a lap-and-a-half left in the gas tank and to save as much as possible, but Edwards’ car just couldn’t make it to the finish line. What’s worse was he was leading the race with one lap to go when the tank went dry. That allowed Kevin Harvick to drive right past Edwards and take the win Sunday night in the Advocare 500 in the Sprint Cup Series at Phoenix International Raceway.
Edwards went from leading the race to coasting to a 21st place finish.
Busch Wins 12th NNS Race, Championship to be Settled in Miami
Kyle Busch was shuffled back in the top ten a few times today, but found his way to the front again to cross the finish line first in the Servicemaster 200 at Phoenix International Raceway Saturday afternoon. This is his 12th win of the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series season.
Austin Dillon and Sam Hornish, Jr. are vying for the championship and the battle will go to Homestead-Miami Speedway. Hornish, Jr. was not happy with the car’s setup all weekend long, but was able to muscle out a fifth place finish. Austin Dillon was in the top ten all afternoon and finished third. Justin Allgaier passed Dillon on the last lap to take the second place finish. Dillon will enter the last race of the season with an eight point advantage over Hornish in the championship standings.
Walkerton Man Sentenced On Federal Firearms Charge
LaPorte Inmate Served Arrest Warrant
LaPorte City PD to Participate in Upcoming Operation Pull Over Blitz 77
West Central School Board Approves Purchase of New Dishwashers
Superintendent Charles Mellon said the appliances served the purpose for the school corporation for quite some time.
“The one at the high school was the original unit so it had been washing dishes since 1969,” said Mellon. “The other one was the original in the elementary school since 1982.”
Christmas Tree to Be Erected at Pulaski Courthouse
IRS Warns Against National Phone Scam
Salvation Army Volunteers to Begin Ringing Bells Thanksgiving Weekend
Pence Proclaims Today Larry Bird Day
