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By Paul Hettinger
News in a small town travels fast and it didn’t take long for the word to get out that former Cheers star Ted Danson and his wife actress Mary Steenburgen were at Cruizers restaurant in Winamac on Thursday afternoon.
Owners of the restaurant, Keith and Lynda Hurlburt, received a phone call on Wednesday from the Clinton campaign office for a reservation for a group of 12 to 15 people for lunch on Thursday. Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen were campaigning on behalf of Hillary Clinton in the Hoosier State. They were out meeting with voters to share Hillary’s plans to jump start the economy, create new jobs and restore the middle class.
Danson spoke with passion about the race so far and commented that Mrs. Clinton has taken on more attacks than any other candidate. “All she cares about is getting back up and taking care of you, and I think that's a quality that I would like to see in our next president,” Danson told the crowd. “Because the world is going to throw a lot of punches at our next president and it'd be nice to know that they are capable of getting back up and staying focused.”
Actress Mary Steenburgen, spoke of her 30 year friendship with the Clintons. The actress stated that she believes Hillary Clinton is the most experienced and qualified person to be our next president. She is from Little Rock, Arkansas and former President Bill Clinton gave her away when she and Danson got married. The couple pointed out that Indiana is a critical state in the primary and everyone has the opportunity to help decide the next president of the United States.
Danson and Steenburgen took the time to sign autographs and pose for pictures with patrons of Cruizers before hitting the road for more campaign stops.
The 2008 Primary Election was held Tuesday, May 6.
The highly controversial Democratic Presidential nomination was won by Hillary Clinton with 60.73% of the vote in Pulaski County. John McCain won the Republican nomination, earning 77.03% of the votes.
The Democratic Governor nomination was won by Jill Long Thompson with 56.55%.
Luke Puckett earned the most votes for Republican United States Representative District 2 with 53.35%.
State Senator District 18 Republican winner was Phillip R. Messer with 40.34% of the votes.
Terry L. Young won the most votes for County Commissioner District 1 with 63.44%.
County Council at Large Republican winners were: Roger Querry with 18.19%, Robert Parish Foerg with 17.42%, and Jerry A. “Jay” Sullivan with 17.04%
Appointed to the Eastern Pulaski School Board for Monroe Township were: Cathrynrae “Cathy” Fritz with 27%, Chris Schramm with 25.10%, and Larry L. Beach with 25.19% of the votes.
Jeffrey Allen Tanner was elected to the West Central School Board at Large with 64.84% of the votes.
Submitted by Brad Moore
Last week at a cold, rainy, and windy O’Reilly Raceway Park, the WCHS Supermileage team managed to overcome mechanical difficulties to finish second place in the state. On a day that saw most teams struggle with gas mileage the team managed a 950 mpg average for three runs with a best run of 1045 mpg.
Following a week of successful practices at the Tippecanoe River State Park, the team was looking forward to having a good performance at the IMSTEA competition. Alas, it was not to be. On their first run mechanical problems with the drive system mysteriously appeared. After some time in the pits the team was able to get a successful run in. Throughout the day mechanical problems kept reappearing, they were made even worse by the rotten weather.
It was not until the final heat of the day that the team was able to finish their 3rd official run, a requirement to compete for the title. Thanks to the outstanding efforts of our drivers Brandan Geise and Meghan Newman along with great backup from the pit crew the team again had a successful season.
Hard work does have it’s rewards as the team was selected for the Sportsmanship Award. This award, selected by other teams in the competition, rewards the team that shows the best sportsmanship buy helping other teams.
Members of the team were: Brandan Geise, Mason Moyer, Devin Daugherty, Matthew Koepkey, Aaron McKinley, Matt Wenzler, and Meghan Newman. Advisors for the team were Brad Moore, Bob Rosenbaum, Josh Jones, and Greg Hildebrandt.
Submitted by Pam DeMoss
Varsity Track
• At the April 25 Bi-County track meet the West Central boys’ varsity track team finished a respectable second with 119 points to first-place finisher Winamac’s 190. Knox was 3rd with 64, followed by North Judson with 56 and Oregon-Davis with 15. Outstanding efforts in a strong wind gave the Trojans their best finish in several years. Travis Nuest broke his own discus record finishing 1st with a throw of 149’9”. He was also 4th in shot, 2nd in the 300 hurdles and 3rd in the 110 hurdles. Jesse Wuethrich was 1st in high jump and a close 2nd in the 800. The 3200 m relay team of Feuquay, Tauber, Cameron, and Wuethrich dominated the race to finish 1st. Cody Fuequay also controlled the 3200 run and was a game 2nd in the 1600. Michael Greve was 3rd in the 1600 and 6th in the 400. Jake Tauber was 3rd in the 800. Angus Cameron was 4th in the 800. Dalton Powell was 4th in the 300 hurdles, 5th in the 110 hurdles, and 6th in the long jump. Jake Smidler was 4th in the 100 and 6th in the 200. Jason Minix was 5th in the 400 and 6th in the 100. Brandon Wireman was 4th in high jump. Jared Patterson was 6th in the 3200. The 400 m relay team of Smidler, Powell, Spencer, and Minix finished a close 2nd. Great job guys!
• The girls’ track team defeated North White May 1, with a final score of 97-26. Several girls added to the scoring for the Trojans. Courtney Miller, Chantel Conley, and Sarah Viktora took all three places in the discus and Chantel Conley, Courtney Nelson, and Kayla Bennitt took all three places in the shot put, Vanessa Wuerthner finished 1st in high jump, Andria McCarty finished 1st in the 100 and 300 hurdles, Caity Sams 1st in the 1600, Sabrina Tanner 1st in the 400, Audra Leman 1st in the 3200, Makenna Hamilton 2nd in long jump and 3rd in high jump, Sabrina Risner 2nd in high jump, Carlee Davis 2nd in 100 and 300 hurdles and the 200, Karissa Neihouser 2nd in the 100, Kirstie Bailey 2nd in the 400 and 800, Jenny VanOort 2nd in the 3200, Dori Barkho 3rd in long jump, Shasta Ledford 3rd in the 100 and 200, Emily Boehning 3rd in the 1600, Lauren Werner 3rd in the 400, and Hannah Grieger 3rd in the 800. Good job, girls!
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Thursday, May 8
• The Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will host a South Bend Chocolate Sale in the hospital lobby from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a wide variety of light and dark chocolates, sugar-free, coffees and gifts.
Saturday, May 10
• Chili Benefit Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Winamac VFW for Tim and Tammy Floyd of Winamac. The band “Money Shot” starts at 8 p.m. Chili, cornbread and a Silent Auction featuring: Four White Sox Tickets & Parking Pass, Chicago Cubs Tickets, Metal Garden Bench, Golf Passes, and much more including beauty sets, gift certificates, and items from local businesses and individuals.. Dine in or carry-out. $5/person with kids under 10 free! Come bid at our Silent Auction featuring.
• Winamac Kiwanis Club and the Pulaski County Family Y are sponsoring their third annual scenic bike tour along the historic Tippecanoe River. Tippecanoe & Bicycles Too! is part of the Kiwanis Spring Fest scheduled for Saturday, May 10. The tour begins at 7 a.m. (e.d.t.) at the Winamac Town Park historic pavilion and features 12 mile, 25 mile and 63 mile routes winding through Pulaski and Monterey. A free 2-mile kids ride for ages 12 & under (sponsored by Town & Country Women) has been added this year. Call the Pulaski County Y at 574-946-4150 for details and registration information.
• Winamac Spring Fest on the streets of downtown Winamac from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arts & craft vendors, activities, car show, games, inflatables and more!
• The Pulaski County Extension Chords will present “Jukebox Memories” at 7 p.m. in the Winamac High School Socialtorium. The ladies will perform songs by The Everly Brothers, The Supremes, The Carpenters, Elvis, The Beach Boys, and many other artists of the 50’s and 60’s. They will also have some fun reminders of our favorite TV programs from that era. Tickets are available for a donation of $8 from any chorus member or at the door. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. e.d.t. and the curtain will go up at 7 p.m. For tickets or more information contact Pam Zahora at 574-225-0273, Jeannie King at 574-842-3760, Mary Cotner at 574-946-6382 or Nancy Rowe at 219-843-5313.
Tuesday, May 13
• The WHS/WCHS Alumni Organization will be meeting at the Pulaski County Highway garage at 7 p.m.
• V. I. P. (Visually Impaired People) will meet at 1 p.m. (EDT) at the Von Tobel Center, 115 W. Pearl, Winamac. Anyone with vision problems, and other visitors are always welcome to attend. For transportation in Pulaski County 574-946-6500 Questions? Contact Johanna Gudas 574-946-6126 or Maurine Wilder 574-946-3836.
Friday, May 16
• Movie Night at Pulaski Presbyterian Church starting at 7:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Popcorn and drinks provided. Admission is an item for the food pantry. Call 574-595-6231 or 574-242-0036 with any questions.
Saturday, May 17
• Project T.I.P.Y., "Together Improving People’s Yards," is an all volunteer one day event planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Winamac Town Park to distribute flowers, starter trees, mulch and other yard items to households in Pulaski County experiencing damage to their yards as a result of the recent flooding and heavy rains. For further information or to volunteer, e-mail projecttipy@hotmail.com or write to Project T.I.P.Y., P.O. Box 1023, Winamac, IN 46996. Project T.I.P.Y. is being sponsored by PCHS, Inc. as a community project.
Sunday, May 25
• The faith community of the United Methodist Church invites you to experience all the adventure and fun of six famous Old Testament stories during a special sermon series, “From the Investigations of Indianapolis Jones”. This six week series will feature a zoologist’s take on what happened with Noah and the Ark (May 25 at Medaryville UMC), an armorer’s view of the confrontation between David and Goliath (June 1 at Medaryville UMC), a sailor’s whale of a tale account of Jonah (June 15 at Medaryville UMC), a demolition consultant’s consideration of Joshua and his project code-named “Jericho” (June 29 at Medaryville UMC), a “to-tell-the-truth” look at the encounter between God’s prophet Elijah and the followers of Baal (June 8 at Francesville UMC), and a chat with a friend of Daniel about what to do “when bad things (being tossed into a den of lions) happen to good people” (June 22 at Francesville UMC). All services are at 10 a.m. EST. Everyone is welcome! For more information, please contact Pastor Susan Jennys at 567-9926.
Tuesday, May 27
• Second Annual Sheriff's Memorial Service will be from 4 to 6 p.m. featuring a static display of emergency vehicles, LifeLine Helicopter, open house and refreshments.
Wednesday, May 28
• Pulaski County Human Services, Inc. Annual Health/ Resource Fair and Volunteer Recognition Picnic sponsored by Northwest Indiana Community Action Agency. At the Winamac Town Park Community Building. Health screenings, information on housing, services, finances, volunteering, employment options and more. Fair: 8:30-10:45 a.m. Workshop: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Picnic: 11:45 a.m. Recognition: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. All times EDT. Transportation provided by Arrowhead Country Public Transit. Call 574-946-6500 or 1-877-946-4211 by Monday, May 26 for a ride. Call for more information or email pulaskipchs@embarqmail.com or go online at www.pulaskionline.org/humanservices. Pulaski County Human Services is funded in part by Title III Older American Act.
June 14, 2008
• The WHS/WCHS Alumni Banquet will be held June 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Winamac. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Relay For Life
• Has winter lasted too long for you? Escape the winter blahs with the tropical aromas of smooth coconut, splashed with hints of lemon verbena and rich, creamy vanilla all in “Coconut Lime Verbena,” this month candle available at the First National Bank of Monterey. Each 16 oz. candle is $16 with $5 going to cancer research.
Notices
• The WHS/WCHS Alumni Association is requesting address changes be mailed to PO Box 251, Winamac, IN 46996 or emailed to winamacalumni@yahoo.com.
• The Pulaski Memorial Auxiliary will accept applications for Interest Fee loans until June 1, 2008. Applicants must be Pulaski Co. residents; full time students who plan to study Nursing, or other medically related fields. For Information call 946-6097.
• K-IRPC Head Start is currently taking applications for the 2008-09 classes in Pulaski County. If you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5 years old, and would like more information, call 574-946-4211.
