Alliance Bank’s 2015-16 Junior Board of Directors present $1,000 to three commendable community organizations. (L-R) Jennifer Rios, Taylor Shriver, Sherry O’Connor accepting the donation on behalf of the Winamac Community Pool Project, Ashlee Grubbs, Judy Heater also with the Winamac Community Pool organization, Derek Dotlich, Kyle Collins, Dick Stimmel accepting the donation on behalf of the Monon Theatre Restoration Project, Zen Zupin, Francis Pinn, Dan Fry accepting the donation on behalf of the White County Boys & Girls Club, Brody Brumm, Yadira Diaz Romero, Hunter Haygood, Randi Nine, Hannah Ball, Teresa Ball, Cassie Wuethrich and Braylin Balough.

The premise behind the Junior Board is to expose the students to the businesses and career opportunities available in Pulaski and White counties, encouraging them to bring their leadership and skill set back to the area after college.

At the same time, students are exposed to the value of volunteerism and community service, earning merit dollars for hours worked that they as a board can then decide to whom to give those funds. The community service endeavors and ideas are discussed and decided upon as a board, and the board can earn up to $1,000 to donate as they wish. Simply exposure to the way decisions are made as a board of directors is an experience for them in and of itself. 

The 2015-16 Junior Board of Directors selected three commendable organizations to donate their funds:

  • $500 to the Winamac Community Pool Project,
  • $250 to the Monon Theatre Restoration Project
  • $250 to the White County Boys & Girls Club.

Check presentations took place during the Celebration Assembly.

During the Celebration Assembly, the high school senior members shared their Junior Board experiences, the 2017-18 Officers and new board members were announced and officers of the bank thanked the seniors and bid them best wishes on life’s next chapter for them.

 

The 2015-16 Junior Board of Directors were:

North White High School

Francis Pinn, Senior, Board Secretary

Hannah Ball, Junior 

Peri Raver, Junior 

Taylor Shriver, Junior

Teresa Ball, Junior 

 

West Central High School

Randi Nine, Senior, Co-Marketing Officer 

Braylin Balough, Junior

Cassie Wuethrich, Junior

 

Winamac Community High School

Derek Dotlich, Senior, Board Treasurer

Kyle Collins, Senior, Board Chairperson

Zen Zupin, Senior

Ashlee Grubbs, Junior, Community Service Committee Chairperson

Brody Brumm, Junior

 

Twin Lakes High School

Hunter Haygood, Senior, Co-Marketing Officer

Yadira Diaz Romero, Senior, Board Vice-Chairperson

Jennifer Rios, Junior, Celebration Assembly Committee Chairperson

 

NEW 2016-17 Junior Board of Directors

North White High School

Hannah Ball, Senior 

Teresa Ball, Senior

Peri Raver, Senior, Board Treasurer

Taylor Shriver, Senior

Maci Heimlich, Junior

Ethan Jones, Junior

 

West Central High School

Braylin Balough, Senior

Cassie Wuethrich, Senior, Board Secretary

Jerod Glasford, Junior

 

Winamac Community High School

Ashlee Grubbs, Senior, Board Marketing Officer

Brody Brumm, Senior, Board Vice-Chairperson

Isabelle Dotlich, Junior

Kaitlyn Malchow, Junior

 

Twin Lakes High School

Jennifer Rios, Senior, Board Chairperson

Amy Lyons, Junior

Craig Reiff, Junior

 

 

Alliance Bank serves Northwest Indiana as a local Real Community Bank® with offices in Francesville, Monon, Monticello, Otterbein, Oxford, Rensselaer, and Winamac.

  
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Local News Briefs

Spring property taxes due Monday, May 12

Pulaski County taxpayers are reminded by the Pulaski County Treasurer's Office that the spring installment of property taxes are due Monday, May 12.

The taxes may be paid at the County Building (Rm. 307) or County Highway Garage in Winamac, or at several banks around the county.

Yakym district staff to hold local mobile office hours May 7 in Medaryville

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) has announced that his staff will hold mobile office hours in Pulaski County May 7, in Medaryville.

Yakym’s mobile office will visit throughout Indiana's Second District in May to assist constituents with casework questions.

Stop signs to be added to two county intersections

The Pulaski County Highway Department will add stop signs Monday (April 28) to two county road intersections – one in southeast Rich Grove Township, and the second in northwest Monroe Township.

The new stop signs were approved April 14 in an ordinance adopted by the county commissioners.

PMH seeks community input identifying health needs of local communities

Survey deadline May 17

WINAMAC - Pulaski Memorial Hospital has announced the launch of its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, a comprehensive initiative aimed at identifying and addressing the most pressing health needs of our local communities.

“Community feedback is essential” said Hospital CEO Steve Jarosinski. ”PMH will be gathering input from residents, local organizations, community leaders, and even other area healthcare professionals to better understand the health challenges and opportunities across the region.”

PCPL lists programs, activities for April

The Pulaski County Public Library has listed its programs and activities for April. They include a celebration of National Library Week, a kids’ caring for the environment program, a Ladybug Welcome Sign craft, and an Earth Day craft.

For more information on any program, call the library at 574-946-3432 or visit the library’s website at www.pulaskicounty.lib.in.us.

  

Indiana News

Indiana State Parks offer free admission May 4 for ‘Welcome Weekend’

INDIANAPOLIS - Celebrate the start of the outdoor recreation season with free admission to all Indiana State Parks properties Sunday, May 4, the second day of “Welcome Weekend” and the opening day of Visit Indiana Week.

Find an Indiana State Parks property and what’s new there at on.IN.gov/stateparks. If you’ve never visited, on.IN.gov/dnr-welcome offers helpful tips. 

Pulaski County March unemployment rate drops to 3.1%

Pulaski County's unemployment rate dropped to 3.1 percent in March, down from 4.3 percent in February, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported Monday, (April 21). The rate was 3.7 percent a year ago.

The county had 6,586 employed persons in a labor force of 6,795 in March. In February those numbers were 6,533 of 6,830. A year ago the numbers were 6,302 of 6.546. 

2025 Indiana General Assembly: Bill Watch

Members of the Indiana General Assembly are working through proposed legislation on such topics such as education, health care, housing, property tax reform, responsible management of water resources, and much more. Gov. Mike Braun has now begun the process of signing passed legislation into law.

The 2025 legislative session runs January through April 29. This is a “long session” during which legislators will craft a two-year state budget. The status of bills under consideration, in both the House and Senate, may be viewed here: IGA | Bills for 2025 Session.  

 

Indiana Health News

Measles cases climb to 800 nationwide; 8 in Indiana

Also: respiratory illness updates

INDIANAPOLIS (April 21) — The Indiana Department of Health is investigating an outbreak of measles and working with local health officials to help stop the spread of infection. The current reported cases are connected to each other but at this time there are no known links to outbreaks in other states.

Eight cases have been reported in the Indiana, all in Allen County.

  

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Economic Summit addresses county's financial health, state budget

'Making a place where we choose to live'
With a major restoration of the county courthouse nearing completion and a host of additional business and community projects under development, the mood was upbeat at the annual Pulaski County Economic Development Summit Tuesday (April 29). The event is hosted by the Pulaski County Community Development Commission.

CDC executive director Nathan Origer gave updates on projects and county economics, while keynote speaker Stephanie Wells, president of the Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute, reviewed legislation from this year's session of the Indiana General Assembly.

Chamber presents Don, Lynn Darda with 2025 Halleck Award

The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce presented the 2025 Halleck Community Service Award to Don and Lynn Darda of Winamac at its annual award banquet Thursday evening (April 24), at the Winamac VFW.

The Dardas are both retired teachers in the Winamac schools and have been enthusiastic volunteers in a variety of projects throughout the years. 

Pulaski Superior Court appears saved

INDIANAPOLIS (April 24) – Pulaski Superior Court and seven other rural courts have been spared from closure, following revisions made to HB1144 approved by both the state house and senate Thursday evening in the Indiana General Assembly.

The legislation is now pending the approval of Gov. Mike Braun.

Marlatt, Vanderkleed join IBA 40-Year Club

FRANCESVILLE - Alliance Bank has recently recognized Kimberly Marlatt and Lori Vanderkleed with membership into the 40-Year Club of the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA).

The club recognizes banking professionals who have completed 40 years or more of service to the Indiana banking community. Inductees are given IBA keepsakes and letters of congratulations.

Community Foundation awards $15,000 in grants

The Community Foundation of Pulaski County (CFoPC) has announced $15,000 has been awarded in grants to local nonprofits and community organizations.

The following projects and organizations have received funding:

  • $5,000 to Pulaski County Historical Society – “We’re Moving!”
  • $10,000 to Pulaski Memorial Hospital – for a Community Health Worker