The Eastern Pulaski School Board has signed on to an agreement formalizing the school corporation’s use of Winamac’s park facilities. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Opts Against Additional Guidelines for Advisory Council
The Winamac Park Board has decided not to provide additional guidance to its advisory council. Park Board President Courtney Poor presented some proposed guidelines during last week’s meeting. Continue reading
More Trees Coming to Winamac Parks
Winamac’s parks are getting some new trees, thanks to some local organizations. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the town’s park board last week that the Winamac Tree Committee was scheduled to plant eight trees Saturday. Continue reading
Winamac Still Looking for Seasonal Park Help
Those looking for a summer job still have a chance to work with the Winamac Park Department. The town’s been advertising for seasonal help, but Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo hasn’t gotten very many applications yet. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Eligible for DNR Grants, Seeks Guidance from Town Council
The Winamac Park Board is now eligible to apply for grant funding from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. DNR officials notified the town of its eligibility last month, following the completion of a five-year parks and recreation plan. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Consider Guidelines for Advisory Council
The Winamac Park Board is putting together some guidelines for its advisory council. A so-called “participation guideline document” will be presented for the board’s approval during tonight’s meeting. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Schedules Town Park Cleanup Day
The Town of Winamac is looking for some help from residents in cleaning up the Town Park. Continue reading
Planning Continues for Winamac’s Veterans Memorial Park
The Winamac Park Board continues to tweak its plans for Veterans Memorial Park. Plans call for the addition of a decorative archway that says “Veterans Memorial Park,” along with two benches donated by the VFW and American Legion. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Hopes to Slow Down Traffic Near Park Entrance
The Winamac Park Board is looking for ways to improve safety and slow down traffic near the west entrance of the Town Park. Continue reading
Northern Indiana Power from the Past to Take Over Winamac Log Cabin
The replica log cabin in Winamac will soon have a new owner. Northern Indiana Power from the Past plans to buy the building for a dollar from the Pulaski County Historical Society, which has been looking to divest itself of a few of its underutilized properties. Continue reading
Winamac Pool Committee Continues Fundraising
The Winamac Pool Committee is moving ahead with its fundraising efforts. A Hap’s Chicken Bash will be held this evening from 4:30 to 7:00 EST at the Church of the Heartland on State Road 14, with proceeds going to the pool rebuilding project. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Begins Planning for Town Park Restroom Upgrades
The Town of Winamac is putting together some plans for the future renovation of the Town Park’s restroom facilities. The park board has been discussing the idea of expanding the main restrooms in the front of the park with more toilets and additional room for wheelchairs. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Puts River Tubing Excursion Organizer on Probation
BYOB tubing excursions down the Tippecanoe River have proved to be a major visitor draw for the Town of Winamac. But complaints from local residents have led the town’s park board to lay out some rules before letting them return this year. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Learns About Bond Options for Park Projects
As the Winamac Park Board considers various upgrades to the town’s park facilities, board members are also learning about potential funding sources. Eric Walsh with accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates met with the park board Thursday to outline the steps for issuing bonds. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Approves Pavilion Repairs, Without Steel Covering
The Winamac Town Park Pavilion will be getting an upgrade, but the town’s park board has backed off on plans to cover it with steel. On Thursday, the board approved a proposal submitted by Boardman Construction to replace rotten wood, paint the structure, and make a few other repairs. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Discuss Smoking Policies, Finances
The Winamac Park Board will consider smoking policies for the town’s athletic facilities. According to the advance agenda for tonight’s meeting, smoking around ball diamonds and bleachers will be discussed. Board members are also scheduled to meet with Eric Walsh from accounting firm Umbaugh and Associates. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Advertise for Seasonal Help
The Town of Winamac is ready to advertise for seasonal help for the park superintendent. Continue reading
Plans in the Works for Benches, Sign at Veterans Memorial Park
The Winamac Park Board is finalizing plans to add benches and a decorative sign to the Veterans Memorial Park at the corner of Monticello and Washington Streets. The VFW and American Legion Posts each plan to donate a bench dedicated to veterans to the park. The board decided Thursday night they want the benches to be a neutral color. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board Adopts Five-Year Plan
The Winamac Park Board is a step closer to qualifying for state grant funds. Last night members approved a five-year parks and recreation plan for the town. The most immediate priorities include installing a new swimming pool and relocating the Winamac Town Park restrooms. Continue reading
Winamac Park Board to Discuss Part-Time Help, Get Update from Tree Committee
The Winamac Park Board will get an update from the town’s tree committee. Committee member Judy Heater is scheduled to meet with the park board during tonight’s meeting. Continue reading