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Summer reading continues to be the largest program of the year at the Pulaski County Public Library. After breaking the all-time circulation record in June of 2012, the library's board of trustees decided to increase the summer hours at the Winamac library for the 2013 program. Library patrons were receptive to the increased hours. 

The Children’s Summer Reading program theme was, Dig Into Reading, and the Teen theme was, Beneath the Surface. The Winamac and Medaryville libraries had 379 participants in the 8-1/2 week summer reading program. They earned over 20,000 points for all of their efforts.

The Most Points prize winners were: 

  • Ages 3-5: Coleman Hickman
  • Ages 6-8: Austin Crissinger
  • Ages 9-10: Jonathan Crissinger
  • Ages 11-12: Parker Burns
  • Ages 13-15:Kalei Rak
  • Ages 16-18:Cassie Hurlburt

Grand Prize entries were received for attending summer programs or by reading the Book Club books - The Strange Case of Origami Yoda or Ashfall. The Grand Prize winners: Ages 3-12: Danica Kistler   Ages 13-18: Rusty Meaux

Dig into Reading and Beneath the Surface ended with a Summer Reading Awards and Pizza Party on Thursday, July 25. Over 120 people attended this special event.  A Readers Reception was also held at Medaryville on Friday, July 26 with 25 in attendance.

The Adult Summer Reading program was titled, Groundbreaking Reads. There were 144 adults participating in the program.  Several adults participated in the Library Bingo competition, which explored a variety of services available at the Library.  Adult grand prize winners, Crystal Young and Jon Crissinger; each won an Amazon Kindle e-reader. 

Library officials thank the following businesses for their generous donations: Applebee’s, Casey’s General Store, Conncepts, Dairy Queen, Family Express, Gilsinger Implement Company, Good Oil Inc., Indiana Beach, Isis Theatre, Doug and Lisa Malchow, McDonalds, Murphy Law Office, The Patio, Pizza Hut, Sanders, Subway, Town of Medaryville, Braun Chrysler Dodge Jeep, and the YMCA. 

They also thank everyone involved in making summer reading so successful:  parents, library staff, sponsors, teachers, Rick Dilts (park manager) for use of the park shelter and, of course, the summer readers.

 
 
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Local News Briefs

Kersting’s 'Learn To Ride' provides opportunity for area youth, adults

Kersting’s Cycle Center & Museum opened in 1962, sparked by owner Jim Kersting’s passion for the joy and freedom of riding motorcycles.

Kersting’s hopes to pass along that enthusiasm for motorsports by offering “Learn To Ride” training sessions to interested youth and adults at their facility, located northwest of Winamac. The program is off to a solid start and the initial season of training is scheduled for each Saturday now through Labor Day weekend.

 
Pulaski County unemployment rate ticks up to 5.0 percent in June

No Indiana counties at 9.0 percent or higher

Pulaski County's unemployment rate ticked up to 5.0 percent in June, up from 4.7 percent in May, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Friday (July 18). The rate was 6.6 percent a year ago. The county has 6,580 employed persons in a labor force of 6,925. Last month those numbers were 6,300 of 6,619.

The state's June rate also inched up to 5.9 percent, compared to 5.7 percent (seasonally adjusted) in Mayl. The June 2013 rate was 7.6 percent. The U.S. rate dropped to 6.1 percent, down from 6.3 percent (seasonally adjusted), in May. A year ago, the national rate was 7.5 percent.

 
County Council to hold budget workshops

The Pulaski County Council will hold its annual budget workshop with county elected officials and department heads to discuss their 2015 budgets, beginning at 8:30 a.m., Monday and Tuesday, July 28-29, in the Commissioners Room in the Courthouse in Winamac.

 
Pulaski County Public Library lists July events

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its special programs and activities for July.

All events will take place at the Winamac branch unless otherwise noted. For more information on any program, call the library at 574-946-3432.

 
German Fest Aug. 9 in Winamac

German Fest will return to Winamac, sponsored by the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, from 3 p.m. to 12 midnight, Saturday, Aug. 9, in downtown Winamac.

The event will feature children's activities, a German brats meal, a beer garden, and Jay Fox and the Bavarian Show Band.

 
Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing Aug. 9

The annual Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing will tee off at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 9, at Pond View Golf Course, Star City. Registration will begin at 8 a.m.

The event will be followed by the Chamber's "Germanfest" in downtown Winamac, which will begin at 3 p.m.

 
Warrior/Panther football game Aug. 30 at Lucas Oil Stadium

WINAMAC - The Winamac Warriors football team will play the Pioneer Panthers at 12 noon, Saturday, Aug. 30, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis.

Tickets are available from any WCHS football player and/or cheerleader. Advance tickets are $11 for adults (13 and over) and $8 for children (12 and under). Gameday tickets will cost $15 for all tickets.

 
Pulaski County History Museum open summer Saturdays

The Pulaski County History Museum is open every Saturday during the summer, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Operated by the Pulaski County Historical Society, the museum is located along the Tippecanoe River behind the County Building on Riverside Drive, Winamac. Admission is free.

 
Registration underway for YMCA Flag Football

Registration is undery for the YMCA Flag Football program which will begin in August..

This six-week program is open to children in grades K-5. Practices will be held once a week with games held on Thursday evenings beginning Aug. 7.

 
Food Pantry needs donations

The local Food Pantry, overseen by Pulaski County Human Services, is in need of donations, especially as school is out and families cope to feed children at home for the summer.

Last month, the Food Pantry served 135 local families, totaling 404 individuals who received 16,968 pounds of food.

 
American Red Cross to Host Fallen Officer Blood Drives

Campaign honors fallen officers, raises awareness of need for blood
Throughout the summer months, the American Red Cross will participate in the statewide Fallen Officer Blood Drive Campaign.  This is the eighth year the Red Cross will host blood drives across Indiana to honor fallen officers and raise awareness of the need for blood.

 
 

Fair News

Indiana State Fair runs Aug. 1-17

INDIANAPOLIS - The 2014 Indiana State Fair, with the theme "A Time to Celebrate" will run Aug. 1-17 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds; 1202 E. 38th St. Indianapolis.

The fair is filled with agriculture, livestock, home and family arts, horticulture, 4-H and other exhibits, competitions, concerts, family fun events, educational displays, a huge midway, and endless food concessions.

 
Open Class Exhibit champions named

The Open Class exhibits at the Pulaski County fair provide proof that 4-Hers are not the only ones working hard on creative projects. Over 300 open class exhibits were displayed throughout the week inside the Community Building on the fairgrounds.

The Open Class exhibits are sponsored by the Extension Homemakers, but open to all.  

 
2014 4-H livestock champions announced

The Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair 2014 4-H livestock champions have been announced as follows:

(Results will be updated as they are received)

 
2014 4-H Project champions named

Here are results from 4-H exhibit judgings at the 2014 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair.

(Results will be updated as they are received)

 
Justine Kruger crowned 2014 Miss Pulaski County

Justine Kruger of Francesville was crowned Miss Pulaski County 2014 at the annual pageant Sunday night (June 29), during the Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair. She is the 20-year-old daughter of Gary and Tish Kruger.

Alyssa Garnett, last year's queen, crowned her successor after delivering her farewell speech and taking a last walk across the pageant runway. 

 
4-H Achievement Program opens fair

“Rising Above the Rest” is the theme for the 2014 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair which runs Saturday June 28 through Thursday July 3 at the county fairgrounds in the Winamac park.

One of the primary features of the fair is to showcase the projects completed by our 4-H youth - demonstrating what they have learned in this valuable program which develops talents as well as important skills and values. For many years now 4-H members include “city kids” as well as “farm kids.”

 
20 4-H'ers to complete 10-year career in program

Pulaski County has hundreds of youth in the 4-H program, but only a select few will make the committment to participate in all 10 years of elgibility. At the 2014 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair, which begins Saturday (June 28), 20 4-H'ers will complete their 10th year in this national program which teaches life-long values and skills which will guide them as they enter adulthood.

They will be recognized at the 4-H Recognition Program at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 28, at the entertainment stage in the fairgrounds.  All are invited to attend. 

 

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Pence wraps up UK trip with more business meetings

INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence wrapped up his job-hunting mission Wednesday by meeting with a company he said is considering Indiana for its U.S. operations – but his office wouldn’t reveal the firm’s name or any details.

“Out of respect for the company, we cannot share further details about the company or their potential plans in Indiana at this time,” said Pence spokeswoman Christy Denault. “However, we hope to have good news to share in the future.”

 
State officials confident transportation deal will prevent highway funding cuts

INDIANAPOLIS — State officials are so confident Congress will pass a deal to cover a shortfall in a federal highway fund that they have not solidified contingency plans that would be needed if the money runs out next month.

Will Wingfield, a spokesman for the Indiana Department of Transportation, said the agency has been watching the situation closely and has started to prepare plans. But he said officials feel “pretty confident” that Congress will step in.

 
Fieldwork, fairs, and fair weather for Hoosier farmers last week

LANSING - With minimal precipitation and cool clear weather for the majority of the week ending July 13, Indiana farmers found plenty of opportunity to engage in all manner of fieldwork according to the USDA, National Agriculture Statistics Service, Great Lakes Region.

Average temperatures ranged from 69 to 78 degrees, or 5 degrees below to 2 degrees above normal. The lowest recorded temperature for the week was 50 degrees; the highest, 92 degrees. The statewide average temperature for the week was 72.6 degrees, 2.3 degrees below normal.

 
Grads in Action assist Humanitarian Distribution Center

The Pulaski County Community Foundation’s fourth annual Grads in Action project took place June 14 at the Humanitarian Distribution Center (HDC) in Francesville. 

2014 PCCF scholars were invited to participate, giving them an opportunity to show off their grad-itude to their community before heading off to college.

 
West Central School Board reviews several issues

FRANCESVILLE – The West Central School Board reviewed several issues at its regular meeting Thursday night (July 10), including a new firearms policy, allowing home-schooled students to participate in the school’s athletic programs, and its 2015 budget.

The board also accepted several resignations and made numerous appointments at the meeting.

 
Nature Conservancy announces 'National Treasures' Challenge; invites Hoosiers to visit state's natural areas

The Nature Conservancy and Honda to launch a summer sweepstakes for a chance to win a Honda Civic Hybrid

INDIANAPOLIS - Walking the Tall Timbers Trail at Big Walnut. Trekking through the abandoned town of Conrad. Hopping over to the Rabbit Hash Trail. Gazing at the endless waterfowl at Goose Pond. Or checking out the amazing wildlife at Eagle Marsh.

With summer in full swing, Indiana’s natural areas are calling your name, inviting you to get outside and explore. While you’re at it, take a photo – and you may win a Honda Civic Hybrid!

 
4-H Livestock Auction totals over $141,754

By Karen Clem Fritz

Buyers paid a total of $141,754.65 at the annual 4-H Livestock Auction at the 2014 Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair Thursday evening (July 3) at the Winamac fairgrounds. The amount was down from last year’s total of $148,359.70. (The 2006 record auction totaled $157,816.46.)

Cattle, sheep and hogs at the auction numbered 107, compared to 124 last year. There were five starter calves and 21 goats sold. Other items auctioned included poultry, dairy products and kisses by 4-H Royalty and Miss Pulaski County.

 
Ellspermann: 60% of Indiana workforce will have post-secondary skills by 2025

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana lieutenant governor said Tuesday (July 8) that by the year 2025 the Pence administration expects that 60 percent of Indiana’s workforce will have post-secondary skills.

Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann kicked off the Workforce Development and Education Conference by presenting “A Strategic Plan to Transform Indiana’s Workforce.”

 
Americans struggle to name First Amendment freedoms

WASHINGTON – Americans have failed their 2014 civics test: 29 percent of them can’t name any of the five freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution’s First Amendment.

The Newseum’s First Amendment Center surveyed 1,006 adults nationwide over the phone in May about their knowledge of the amendment and opinions on First Amendment issues. The center has conducted a similar survey every year since 1997.

 
IFB's Villwock: 'My biggest mistake'

By Karen Clem Fritz

WINAMAC – Indiana Farm Bureau president Don Villwock chatted casually on several topics – becoming a grandfather, why his father didn’t want him to become a farmer, a humorous tale on the different types of popcorn, and how he became involved in farm policy-making – when he spoke at an ag breakfast in Winamac Wednesday morning.

At various points in his talk, the audience members surely began to wonder how these stories were going to tie into his topic, “the Biggest Mistake I Ever Made.”

 
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