More people have been heading outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Winamac Town Park is proving to be a popular destination. During Thursday’s park board meeting, Board Secretary Kim Burke said she’s been getting five or six shelter reservations per day. Town manager and board member Brad Zellers added that there have even been some April reservations, something not typically seen.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Meet Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. The park board is currently planning for its annual Town Park cleanup day later this month, and efforts are underway to install a donated splash pad on a former grain elevator property. Tonight’s park board meeting is the first since the resignation of Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo and the appointment of Aaron Spanley as his replacement.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Chooses Next Park Manager
The Town of Winamac has a new park manager. The town council appointed Aaron Spanley to the position during a special meeting Monday, at the recommendation of Town Manager Brad Zellers, who’s also a member of the Winamac Park Board.
Continue readingWinamac Park Manager to Resign
The Town of Winamac is looking for a new park manager. Dave DeLorenzo is resigning effective March 26, according to a letter read by Town Manager Brad Zellers during last week’s town council meeting. “‘I would like to extend my appreciation to the Town of Winamac for allowing me to work for you for the past six years,'” the letter said. “‘At this time, I would like to submit a three-week notice, due to recent unjust comments.’”
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Welcome New Members, Reorganize
The Winamac Park Board will reorganize for the year tonight. Two new members are expected to take their seats for the first time, and members will choose this year’s president and vice-president. The board’s secretary and attorney will be up for reappointment, and Park Manager Dave DeLorezno is scheduled to give his monthly report.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Appoints 2021 Officials, Board Members
The Town of Winamac is keeping much of its leadership the same for another year, but a few uncertainties remain. During the first town council meeting of 2021 Monday, members reappointed Mike Buchanan as chief of police.
Continue readingWork Planned to Improve Winamac Town Park’s Appearance
The Winamac Town Park will be getting some cosmetic upgrades over the coming months. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the Winamac Park Board Thursday that he’s planning to hire a company for a tree maintenance project after the first of the year. That will include removing two dying silver maples near the entrance gate and trimming the trees by the softball diamond, among other work.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Meet Tonight
The Winamac Park Board meets tonight at 6:00 EST in the Winamac Municipal Utilities Complex.
Continue readingWinamac Pickleball Players Pushing for More Permanent Courts
Winamac’s pickleball players say they need more courts to accommodate demand, but some park board members still don’t want to give up on tennis. A couple years ago, the park board agreed to re-stripe the Town Park’s remaining tennis court for both tennis and pickleball.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Meet at New Restroom Pavilion Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will meet at the new restroom pavilion in the Town Park tonight. The old restrooms were recently replaced, following years of planning, with funding help from a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Meet Tonight
The Winamac Park Board will meet tonight. Other than Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo’s monthly report, no specific discussion or action items are on the advance agenda.
Continue readingBlock Work on New Winamac Town Park Restrooms Nearing Halfway Point
Progress continues on the Winamac Town Park’s new restrooms. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo told the park board Thursday that the block work appears to be almost halfway done. “I think they’re going 10 rows high, and they probably have five or six rows on a majority of the two structures,” DeLorenzo said.
Continue readingConstruction Moving Quickly on New Winamac Town Park Restrooms
Construction is moving on the Winamac Town Park’s new restrooms. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo gave an update to the town’s park board Thursday.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board Schedules Park Cleanup Day, Approves Kingdom Kids Color Run
This year’s Winamac Town Park cleanup day is scheduled for Saturday, April 4 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. It’s a chance for residents and local organizations to help with various tasks. The date was finalized during last week’s park board meeting.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board President Cracking Down on Vandalism
A group of juveniles who were caught vandalizing the Winamac Town Park will have to clean it up, according to the town’s park board president.
Chris Schramm, who’s also a detective with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department, told the rest of the board Thursday that town police apprehended the juveniles for spray painting last weekend.
Continue readingWinamac Town Park Restroom Demolition Drawing Interest from Longtime Park Users
Winamac park users are looking to memorialize a piece of the Town Park’s history. The current restrooms and shelter are set to be demolished this fall, to be replaced by new facilities in the spring.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board President Voices Frustration with Recent Vandalism
Vandalism in the Winamac Town Park is drawing frustration from the town’s park board.
Continue readingWinamac Park Board to Get Update on Memorial Bridge Centennial Planning Efforts
Plans for the Winamac Town Park’s Memorial Bridge’s upcoming centennial will continue to be discussed during tonight’s park board meeting. Greg Henry has been spearheading efforts to add a decorative lighting feature and hold a re-dedication on July 4, 2023.
Continue readingWinamac Park Manager Reports No Issues with Tubing Excursion Organizer
Organizers of Tippecanoe River tubing excursions are not the problem for Winamac park staff. That was the message reiterated during last week’s park board meeting. The town allows an organizer of “BYOB River Tubing excursions” to use space in the Town Park for part of its trips, which brings in revenue from the rental fee.
Continue readingWinamac Getting Final Permits in Place for Town Park Restroom Construction
The necessary permits are almost in place for the Winamac Town Park’s restroom project. During Thursday’s park board meeting, town manager and board member Brad Zellers reported that there was just one item that still had to be processed, before construction can get going.
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