While Pulaski County is forecast to continue losing residents over the coming decades, a number of opportunities exist to reverse that trend. That’s according to David Terrell. He’s the executive director of the Indiana Communities Institute at Ball State University and the Rural Policy Institute Center for State Policy.
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The Town of Winamac has agreed to chip in to efforts to improve Pulaski County’s leadership.
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Pulaski County high school seniors can now apply for the 2021 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. It covers four years of full tuition at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana, plus up to $900 per year for books and equipment.
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Pulaski County residents have a chance to take part in a community development session. David Terrell with Ball State University’s Indiana Communities Institute will lead a training event on Thursday, August 27 starting at 6:30 p.m. EDT. It’s part of the Community Foundation of Pulaski County’s Forward-Thinking Leadership Initiative.
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The Winamac Town Council will consider ways to deal with an expected delay in its income tax revenues tonight. Representatives from accounting firm Baker Tilly are expected to discuss a cash flow analysis. The firm had predicted that the town may not see a large portion of its tax disbursement until December, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue readingLeaders of Pulaski County nonprofit groups can brush up on their management skills. The Community Foundation of Pulaski County has announced its Excellence in Nonprofit Management Series.
Continue readingAn initiative to improve Pulaski County’s leadership is being launched by the Community Foundation of Pulaski County.
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Funding for Pulaski County’s COVID-19 response will be up for the county council’s approval tonight.
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The Community Foundation of Pulaski County is working to direct donations to organizations responding to COVID-19. The foundation says it’s using its Pulaski County Care Fund to simplify giving and direct funds where the need is greatest.
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Improving Pulaski County’s future will mean improving its leadership. That’s according to the results of the Community Foundation of Pulaski County’s recent “community conversations” presented to the public Tuesday.
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Outdoor learning labs were a topic of discussion during Monday’s Eastern Pulaski School Board meeting. Winamac High School Principal Jeremy Tucker said he wants to install a new outdoor classroom to be shared between the middle and high schools.
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Money raised for the Winamac pool project will not be released to the town until the end of next year. Almost $150,000 has been raised for the effort, but the Winamac Town Council and Park Board have both decided to stop pursuing the project, mainly due to concerns that the town wouldn’t be able to afford the cost of running a pool.
Continue readingWinamac’s pool project was officially put to rest by the town’s park board Thursday. Members voted to stop pursuing the pool project and focus on a splash pad instead. Board member and town manager Brad Zellers abstained from the vote. This follows similar action by the town council last month.
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The National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) recognizes November as a time to raise awareness of scholarship opportunities for current and future college students, as there are a lot of students who are looking for the best refinance student loans and they need financial assistance. That is why November is recognized as National Scholarship Month.
According to information provided on Scholarships.com, National Scholarship Month used to be acknowledged in May until 2008. However, since many scholarship providers begin posting new scholarship information and competitions for the next academic year around November, it was moved. Continue reading
The Francesville Town Park’s new quiet space is about 99-percent done, according to Clerk-Treasurer Linda Bennett. The new quiet space at the south end of the park features a bench, pergola, and landscaping, to create a serene environment. It was created with the help of a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, along with several private donations.
Medaryville Town Council members continue to fund park improvement efforts with money awarded through a Pulaski County Community Foundation of Pulaski County grant.
Last year, the town was awarded a total of $10,000 through the Community Foundation’s “Love Your Community” placemaking grant. Continue reading
Winamac Community High School Senior Peyton Newman has been named the Community Foundation of Pulaski County 2018 Lilly Endowment Community Scholar.
Peyton is the daughter of Arthur and Melissa Newman. She has been involved in a plethora of school activities including student council, FFA, Sunshine Society, SADD, Key Club and drama. She is also active in golf and cheerleading.
Outside of school, Peyton has been a member of 4-H for 9 years. She is also a 5-year Junior Leader member and has volunteered as a camp counselor, a fair board representative and council representative. Continue reading
The Community Foundation of Pulaski County plans to continue working with the Winamac Park Board on the town’s swimming pool rebuilding project. The foundation’s board of directors got an update last month from Park Board President Courtney Poor, along with town council and pool committee member Judy Heater.
This week’s Giving Tuesday initiative proved to be a success for local community foundations. Kim Krause with the Community Foundation of Pulaski County had a good response. “I know we still have some gifts that are trickling in, but it’s safe to say that we’ve raised well over $30,000 in one day, for Giving Tuesday,” she says.
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School is using Legos to build students’ social skills. The school board got an update last week on the school’s Lego Club from sponsors Christy Hileman and Amanda Kistler. The group, also called the Lego Warriors, includes kids in third, fourth, and fifth grades.
