H.J. Halleck Community Service Award
Al Breyfogle was honored as the most recent Halleck Award recipient with a sentimental and warmhearted – but still humorous – banquet hosted by the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce on May 28 at the Winamac VFW Post 1728. Al is a 1974 graduate of Hobart High School and moved to Winamac in 1988,...
They say good things come in twos and that is the case with Don and Lynn Darda. The couple was recently honored with the H.J. Halleck Community Service Award for their outstanding dedication and commitment to serving the community. The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce's annual H.J. Halleck Award...
The Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce is honored to announce the selection of Don and Lynn Darda, of Winamac, as the 2025 H. J. Halleck Community Service recipient. Don and Lynn Darda reside in Winamac and have two children. When interviewed, they both stated their selection as a team was a...
Ray Michau, Jr. is not only a beloved long-time Sanders employee, but is also a dedicated and compassionate volunteer and community member. As a young man, Ray learned of his talent in woodworking. He has put that gift to use by helping with Habitat for Humanity as well as helping build the...
The 2023 H.J. Halleck Community Service Award Banquet was a well attended celebration of Michael O'Connor's love for community and volunteerism. O'Connor has played an instrumental role in many things in the community, such as helping establish the Community Foundation of Pulaski County, playing a...
Committed, dedicated, caring, strong and generous - those were the five words used to describe the personality of 2022 H.J. Halleck Community Service Award winner Doug Denton. He was presented with the award at a banquet on the evening of Nov. 17 at One Eyed Jack's Celebration Station. Denton is a...
Although delayed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Betty Kruger had nothing short of a warm welcome as she was celebrated as the H.J. Halleck Community Service Award recipient for 2020. She was introduced by not only her children, Cindy Hickle and Jeff Kruger, but also by friends Bud Cummins,...
Every town, every city is blessed with a handful of individuals who selflessly donate their time, energy and hard work to make their community a better place for everyone to live. Such individuals often give this time and energy for years without the gratitude and recognition they deserve.
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