OPEN CLASS CHAMPIONS – PULASKI COUNTY FAIR 2010


ARTS & CRAFTS

Afghan-Crocheted-Mary Mathews
Afghan-Knitted(Hand)-Barbara Kleinofen
Crocheted Item-Baby Outfit-Monica Stamper
Crocheted Item-Other(Not Afghan)-Kathie Scott
Knitted Item,Baby Outfit(Machine)-Joanne Caudel
Knitted Item, Other (Not Afghan) – Jane Rausch
Other (Hand)-Barbara Kleinofen
Other (Machine)-Joanne Caudel
Quilts, Pieced, Hand-Quilted-Joanne Caudel
Quilts, Pieced, Machine-Quilted, Professionally Done-Kathie Scott
Quilts, Done by Exhibitor-Kathie Smith
Baby Quilt, Pieced-Debbie Berkshire    Professional Winner-Brenda Salanis
Quilts, Other, such as Appliquéd-Jan Smith
Counted Cross Stitch – Janice Conner
Picture/Wall Hanging-Professional-Brenda Salinas
Small Christmas Decoration-Brenda Salinas
Large Christmas Decoration-Rebecca Tetzloff
Ceramics and Pottery-Whitney Kestle
Woodworking-Ray Rausch
Stuffed Animal – Viola Peterson
Recycled Items (Youth)– Jennifer Tendick
Wearable Art – Nicole Foerg
Other Arts and Crafts – Debby Berkshire
Nature Crafts – Brenda Baker
Oil Painting (Youth)– Whitney Kestle
Acrylic Painting – Art Kupka
Water Color Painting – Kathie Scott
Drawing – Anna Miller
Centerpieces, any variety – Cheryl Widner
Silk Flower Arrangement – Darlene Wenzler
Youth- Picture/Wall Hanging – Shelby Allen

Best of Show – Kathie Scott and Nicole Foerg
 


FOODS

Champions:
Yeast Roll- Marilyn Wentz
Yeast Bread- Linda Good
Yeast Bread (Tea Ring) - Linda Good
Yeast Bread (Sweet Rolls) – Marilyn Wentz
Quick Bread- Jennifer Owens
Muffins- Rose Goble
Biscuits- Marilyn Wentz
Dropped Cookies- Linda Good
Rolled Cookies- Marilyn Wentz
Bar Cookies- Evelyn Cramer
Molded or Shaped Cookies- Marilyn Wentz
No Bake Cookies- Linda Good
Pie or Pastry- Marilyn Wentz
White Cake- Marilyn Wentz
Chocolate Cake- Marilyn Wentz
Bundt Cake- Linda Good
Sponge Cake- Marilyn Wentz
Angel Food Cake- Karen Good
Other Cake- Marilyn Wentz
Decorated Cake- Sarah Weise
Candy- Marcia Link

Best of Show - Marilyn Wentz (Lemon sponge)

 

CLOTHING

Coat or Ensemble, Adult – Catherine Pratt
Child’s Garment- Linda Good


CANNING

Jams, Preserves – Barbara Kleinofer
Peaches- Stephanie DePoy
Other Fruits-  Barbara Kleinofer
Green Beans- Barbara Kleinofer
Pickles & Pickled Products - Barbara Kleinofer
Sauces – Stephanie Depoy

Best of Show: Stephanie DePoy (Peaches)

GARDEN

Specimen Blooms: Eula Cotner
Fresh Holiday Arrangement – Mashell Roudebash
Home Grown Flowers- Vicki Wilson
House Plant, Single- Donna Gates
5 or More Different Vegetables- Doug Hoover

Best of Show: Mashell Roudebash (Holiday)

PHOTOGRAPHY

Best of Show (Digital): Vicki Wilson
Best of Show (Film): Lenora Hoover
Best of Show (Digital, Nature): Julie Foerg


SPECIAL INTEREST

Collectibles- Edith DePoy
Other Collectible Scenes- Mark Copeland
Poetry- Viola Peterson
Picnic Place Setting – Deb Winter
Scrapbooking (1 Page)- Wendy Zellers
Scrapbooking (book) – Edith DePoy
Stamping- Stephanie DePoy

Best of Show - Edith DePoy

  
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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. 

Braun signs package of executive orders to ‘Make Indiana Healthy Again’

INDIANAPOLIS (April 15) – Gov. Mike Braun Tuesday signed a landmark package of executive orders with initiatives to improve Indiana’s health and well-being.

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz were in attendance to support Indiana’s initiative. Indiana now joins a number of states that have embraced, through legislation or executive orders, Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement.

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.

  

Post News

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