Six students recently participated in the Pulaski County Economic Development’s Young Entrepreneur Initiative.
The Pulaski County Economic Development, along with the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center and the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce coordinated a student business plan competition in a business management class at Winamac Community High School this spring.
The Fifth Annual Rick Haschel Memorial 5k Run/Walk and 10k Run is approaching as competitors prepare for the race in memory of the late Rick William Haschel Sr. and his love for the sport of distance running. All proceeds from the event will go to the Pulaski Memorial Hospice to help with their efforts in providing quality care for terminally ill patients and their families.
Superintendent Charles Mellon explained that the field lighting project is moving along. This project has been in discussion phases for several years, but now it is underway. The lighting should enhance the safety of staff and spectators at events at the football field.
As part of Francesville’s Spirit Day celebration today, town-wide garage sales will be held beginning around 8 a.m. ET. Shoppers will find 41 locations with bargains on the map that will be available to pick up at the Francesville Fire Department prior to the start of the sales.
In a fundraiser for this September’s Francesville Fall Festival, the fire department will hold food sales at the fire station.
Smith said that while the fairgrounds were flooded and the fair parade was shortened, as well as some events postponed, the fairgrounds have dried out enough for the antique power show.
“We are only within five weeks of the start of school,” said Klitzman. “Our registration for students starts Aug. 2 and runs through Aug. 7. The first day for staff is actually on Monday, Aug. 12 and the first day for students is Aug. 14.”
Medaryville Fire Chief Shaun Hauptli explained that firefighters saw a two-story house owned by Danny Clark fully engulfed when en route to the fire station. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found a home next door on fire which is owned by Randy Franscoviak.
A LaPorte man who tipped over in his kayak and went into the Tippecanoe River near Winamac was rescued Tuesday.
Walt Krzyzak, 65, and his wife were kayaking near the Tippecanoe River State Park when his kayak hit an obstruction in the river and flipped over. Krzyzak was thrown into the river and was able to hang onto a nearby snag until help could arrive.
The Pulaski County Council this week discussed the possibility of changing the position of education coordinator and treasurer for the Pulaski County Soil and Water Conservation District to a salaried position rather than hourly due to the large amount of work involved in the position. Kathy Wyatt explained to the council that her position requires a lot of work in schools where she provides a number of programs and classes related to the conservancy district and the new maximum number of hours the county has set is preventing her from providing some programs.
Eastern Pulaski School Superintendent Dr. Robert Klitzman stated that the corporation has to accept every student with very little restrictions.
Hines was recently featured on the CBS Sunday Morning Show and the Oprah Winfrey Network where he showcased his inspiring talent.
The concert is set for Wednesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. ET at the Winamac Town Park. Food will be offered along with face painting, balloon artists and more. Free will donations will be accepted and donated to the Ralph Braun Foundation to help those with physical disabilities afford mobility transportation.
The Starke County fireworks celebration is set for this Saturday, July 6 at the Starke County Airport.
Gates will open at 4 p.m. CT and the fireworks show will begin at dusk. Come early and enjoy music, various entertainment and music. Load up the car and get in the gate for $5 per car load.
Other fireworks celebrations are planned on Thursday, July 4 including a show in the the town of Winamac at dusk at the Winamac Town Park. In Walkerton, a fireworks show will take place around 10 p.m. ET at John Glenn High School, and a celebration will be held in Culver by the Culver Academy. The town of Bremen also has a fireworks celebration planned during this week’s Bremen Firemen Festival tomorrow at 10:30 p.m. ET at Bremen Sunnyside Park.
Kamden Long was chosen as Little Mister, with Emilee Ingram named Little Miss. Nearly 200 people were in attendance for the event, held at the Pulaski County 4-H Fairground’s entertainment stage. Judges for the event included WKVI’s Tom Berg, Deb Hansen from Country Kettle and Sandy Lee from Goodman Law.
While the event hasn’t drawn as many candidates as it has in the past, the event still draws quite a crowd and promises a fun night for everyone in attendance. Contestants danced to “We Are Family,” featured in the movie Ice Age, and answered questions for the judges.
