The Winamac Kiwanis Club and the Pulaski County 4-H Fair Board provided information about the 2022 Pulaski County 4-H Fair Parade Wednesday afternoon.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Pursue Grant Funds for Town Park Restroom, Toddler Playground Upgrades
Upgrades to the Winamac Town Park’s restrooms and toddler playground may get some financial support from this year’s round of Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. Last year, the town’s park board applied for $200,000 for its swimming pool rebuilding project. It wasn’t selected, but officials with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources say it would have a good chance this year, according to park board member Pat Bawcum. The problem is that the town has decided not to pursue the project for the time-being, due to concerns that money wouldn’t be available to operate the pool if it’s built.
Winamac Park Board to Continue Discussing Restroom Project, Toddler Playground
Upgrades to the Winamac Town Park’s restrooms and toddler playground will be discussed during tonight’s park board meeting. Winamac officials have been working to replace the park’s main restrooms with larger facilities with more room for wheelchairs.
Winamac Park Board to Pursue New Toddler Playground Equipment, Thanks to Donations
The Winamac Kiwanis Club’s offer to help buy new playground equipment for the Town Park has led to an outpouring of support from other town organizations. The Kiwanis Club hopes to contribute about $4,000, using a mix of its own money and grant funding. But when town officials researched costs, they learned that money wouldn’t go as far as they’d originally thought.
Winamac Park Board to Discuss Restroom Project, Toddler Playground
Updates on a couple projects at the Winamac Town Park are expected during tonight’s park board meeting. Town officials have been working with an architect to design new restrooms for the Town Park, but the proposed design raised a few questions during last month’s park board meeting. The concerns involved things like the number of toilets and the differences between the men’s and women’s restrooms.
Winamac Park Board to Continue Researching Toddler Playground Equipment, in Spite of High Costs
Getting new equipment for the Winamac Town Park’s toddler playground may be more of a challenge than originally thought. The town’s Kiwanis Club had hoped to donate about $4,000 for that purpose. But during Thursday’s park board meeting, Board Secretary Kim Burke said that money wouldn’t go very far. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Continue Discussing Splash Pad, Toddler Playground Tonight
Ideas for improving the Winamac Town Park will continue to be discussed during tonight’s park board meeting. Last month, board members said they would like to see the equipment in the toddler playground replaced. The Winamac Kiwanis Club has offered to pay for the new equipment, if it’s awarded a matching grant from the Indiana District of Kiwanis.
Winamac Town Park Kiddie Playground May Get New Equipment
The Winamac Town Park’s small children’s playground may soon get new equipment, thanks to the town’s Kiwanis Club. The club has the chance to apply for a matching grant from the Indiana District of Kiwanis, and has offered to pursue funds for playground equipment. That’s according to Town Attorney Justin Schramm, who also serves on the club’s executive board.
Schedule Announced for Pulaski County Fair Parade
The Pulaski County Fair Parade will be held July 3rd at 6 p.m. EDT in the town of Winamac. Continue reading
Gilsinger Chosen as Grand Marshal of Pulaski County 4-H Parade
A longtime Pulaski County businessman has been chosen as the grand marshal of this year’s Pulaski County 4-H Parade. Paul Gilsinger is being honored not only for his many years of owning the local John Deere dealership but also for his community involvement, specifically as a Kiwanis Club member and active 4-H supporter. Continue reading
Winamac Fourth of July Fireworks Show in Need of Community Support
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show held during the 4-H Fair in the Winamac Town Park is in need of community support. Continue reading
Farmers Market Festival Planned in Winamac
The Farmers Market Festival returns to downtown Winamac on Saturday. Festivities begin with the Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast from 7 until 10 a.m. EDT in the AlightLife parking lot at the corner of Monticello and Pearl Streets. Live music gets under way at 11, followed by a puppet show at 1. Local craftsmen and artisans will have their wares available, and food and treats will also be offered. Activities include face painting and games for the kids.
Keep the Kiwanis Fireworks Display Free by Donating Now
Each year on the Fourth of July, the Winamac Kiwanis Club puts on a colorful fireworks show in the sky over the town park.
Putting on a fun fireworks display for our national holiday is one way they provide for local children, which is the mission of the Kiwanis Club. However, this tradition is something people of all ages can look forward to.
Winamac Farmer’s Market Set for Saturday
The Winamac Kiwanis Club is sponsoring the annual Farmer’s Market Festival in downtown Winamac tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET.
This year’s festival will feature a live band and puppet show, plus a bounce house, face painting, petting zoo, food and great shopping. The pancake breakfast will kick off the day at 7 a.m. and you’ll have all day to enjoy the festivities. Visit many merchants and organizations that will feature community information.
Admission to the festival is free.
Winamac Fireworks Show in Need of Community Support
Winamac Kiwanis Club Farmers Market Festival Announced
In celebration of the return of the Winamac Kiwanis Club’s Farmers’ Market Festival, the club is inviting every member of the community to downtown Winamac on Saturday, Sept. 8. Jon Frain of the Kiwanis Club says this year’s festival will be packed with live entertainment, food vendors, craft booths, a 5k run, a three-on-three basketball tournament, and the popular pancake breakfast.
The Kiwanis Club encourages families to visit downtown Winamac for a family-friendly day of food, fun, and good shopping. This year’s festival will kick off with the annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at 7 a.m. in the Goble-Heal parking lot.
The club is also seeking vendors and local groups to participate in making this year a success. To fill out a vendor registration form, visit www.winamackiwanis.com.
More information will be announced on the event as it approaches.
Fundraisers Scheduled to Fund Annual Fireworks Celebrations
Local groups are planning fundraisers to help pay for annual Fourth of July fireworks celebrations.
The Winamac VFW and the Winamac Kiwanis Club are teaming up to raise money for the Fourth of July display at the Winamac Town Park. A fish fry fundraiser will be held on Friday, April 6th from 4:00-7:30 p.m. ET at the Winamac VFW. Marita Grisel, President of the Winamac Kiwanis Club, says that the VFW has returned to their prior supplier for the larger fish filets. The dinner is $8.00 which includes fish, baked beans and coleslaw. All the money raised will help defray the rising cost of the fireworks.
Winamac Kiwanis Club to Sponsor National Day of Prayer Service
A breakfast to observe the annual National Day of Prayer will be held Thursday, May 5th, from 6:00-7:30 a.m. ET, at the Church of the Nazarene in Winamac. The event is sponsored by the Winamac Kiwanis Club and all are welcome to attend.
Stuart Gast to be Laid to Rest Today
The Town of Winamac says goodbye to one of it’s favorite sons today. Attorney Stuart Gast, who passed away at 98 Sunday, will be laid to rest following services at Frain Mortuary.
Yesterday evening his fellow Kiwanians said goodbye in an joyful service that saw many of them reminisce about their friend. Gast was a member of the club for 72 years. Our own Ted Hayes was honored to be Master of Ceremonies at the service. Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Michael Shurn, who was hired as a law partner of Mr. Gast, spoke about him as the perfect mentor.
