Jeff Larrison told WKVI Tuesday that the bridge will be open on Nov. 22. Due to contract obligations, the bridge must be open by that date.
Pulaski Council Approves Sheriff’s Department Transfer
Eastern Pulaski School Board Engage in Budget Discussions
Superintendent Dan Foster explained that the school corporation isn’t on the same budget schedule as the majority of school systems in the state.
West Central School Board Looks Ahead for 2014-2015 School Year
Superintendent Charles Mellon explained that while it is early, the course description book was also presented to the board by middle and high school principal Don Street.
“It’s that time of the year where we are getting to enroll students for next year. That seems a little early, but that’s the process. The state had changed a lot of course titles and we have some new offerings that are due to some of the licensing of our staff so we were able to make some course selection changes for the 2014-2015 school year,” said Mellon.
Winamac Coil Spring Considering Expansion Into Pulaski County
A Kewanna-based business is poised to expand operations into Winamac, according to information shared with the Pulaski County Economic Development Board of Directors. Winamac Coil Spring is in the process of purchasing the former Chesapeake Recycling property south of Winamac on U.S. 35 and plans to move a production line from Fulton to Pulaski County. The move will initially create between nine and 12 jobs with the potential for significant sales and employment growth over the next decade. Winamac Coil Spring officials recently approached Pulaski County Economic Development Director Nathan P. Origer to ask about an upfront cash incentive from the county to offset some of the hefty front-end costs involved in the project. Origer’s board discussed the matter and agreed to recommend a forgivable loan of up to $150,000 guaranteed by a contract.
WCS is a leading manufacturer of compression, extension and torsion springs for a variety of customers and also offers wireforms. The company was founded in 1948 by Walter Pesaresi and is now run by second and third generation descendants.
West Central School Board Approves $28,000 Program
Superintendent Charles Mellon said the program leader was able to attain the grant.
“Monica Gainor who writes this grant is in charge of the program,” said Mellon. “We get about $28,000 from the state to operate a program for our higher ability students. The board approved that.”
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.
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
Friday Morning Accident Claims Life of Francesville Teenager
A Francesville teenager died of injuries sustained in a car accident Friday morning.
Pulaski County Sheriff’s deputies were called to State Road 114 and County 1600 West shortly after 7 a.m. on a report of a serious accident. Deputies investigated the scene and found that 19-year-old Zachery R. Conkel of Francesville failed to stop at that intersection and struck the right side of a semi tractor trailer driven by 42-year-old Gilberto Alvarez of Lansing, Illinois.
Veterans Day is Monday; Many Banks, Other Offices Closed
Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and while many offices will be closed including government buildings, banks and others, some offices will remain open to conduct business. In Starke County, all government offices will be closed on Veterans Day. In Pulaski County, however, the building department will remain open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while other county offices are closed for the day.
Pulaski Commissioners Seeking Liability Insurance Carriers
Pulaski Commissioners Discuss Speed Limit on County Road
Former Pulaski County Employee Files Tort Claim Against Officials
A former Pulaski County employee has filed a tort claim against the county commissioners, attorney and auditor, claiming the officials slandered and defamed her. According to the claim that was served to the officials at the regular meeting of the county commissioners last night, Sandra Hurd served as the county home superintendent for five years before being discharged by the commissioners under suspicion of fraud.
Pulaski Commissioners Approve Grant for Health Department
Fagner explained the grant will be used to support the coroner’s efforts, to purchase items like bodybags, toe tags, mobile printers to be used in the field, GPS units and other items.
Commissioner Larry Brady made a motion to approve her request. Terry Young seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.
Habitat for Humanity Seeking Partner Families
Plans for Medaryville Fire Station Not Yet Started
Members of the Medaryville Fire Department met with an architectural firm last week to discuss a new fire station/community center.
Fire Chief Shaun Hauptli told WKVI that another representative met with the officials and couldn’t get any specific details nailed down about a new building. An architect is expected to come back to the area in a couple of weeks to get plans rolling for a building.
Hauptli said that he is continuing to work with the K-IRPC branch in Monon to get a $400,000 grant for the proposed project.
While Hauptli hasn’t discussed the project with the township trustee at this time, he stated that the best plan is to tear down the existing fire station and build a new structure. The new building would serve as a new fire station and a place for community events.
Starke, Pulaski Commissioners to Meet Today
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month.
Diabetes can lead to serious complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and blindness. Type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed in children. It limits insulin production and its causes are not well defined. Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for more than 90 percent of cases, has been linked to older age and family history, although it is diagnosed in younger Americans and is associated with obesity and inactivity.
