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PLATINUM STAR DONATIONSBonnell Grain

Handling Community State

BankGOLD STAR DONATIONSTony Ploss

Maureen HlatkoJeff Brew

Lee TurnerMike Hardy

Hartzler Corp. / Ryan HartzlerVander Hagg

Winamac Coil Spring $100 HOLE SPONSORS

1st National Bank of Monterey

Ace Hardware (Winamac)

Action Plumbing & Heating

Al’s Body ShopAlliance Bank

Anderson GlassB&S Trucking

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WilliamsBonnell Grain

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BraunAbility Corp.Carter Fuel

Carroll White REMCCole Hardwood Inc.

Community State Bank

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D&J LiquorsD&N WeldingDairy Queen (Winamac)

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Ditto & Mary Miller & Earl Ingmire In Memory of Kathy Ingmire

Dr. Brad Crawford, D.D.S.

Dr. Rex Allman, MD

Dye Lumber (Royal Center)

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East Point Muffler & Brake

Elks Lodge Logansport #66

Engineering AggregatesEric Gudas

Farmers Grain & Supply (Thornhope)

First Federal Savings BankFrain MortuaryFritz’s WindowsFunk Farms Inc.

G&G GunsGood A&E Service

Good OilGoodrich Quality

MechanicalGray Mill

Gundrum Funeral Home

Hartzler Corp. / Ryan HartzlerHizer Farms

Hoffman Quality GraphicsHopper

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JT’s Shirt ShackJim Berry & Sons

Jim & Karen Robinson

John & Nancy Rhodes

Keller InsuranceKelly A. Weaver, Cert. Financial Planner ™

Kersting’s Cycle Center

Kokomo Grain Co.Kuhn Farms &

TruckingKyle & Wendy

CrawfordLightStream

Link Environmental/ Link Rental

Logansport Shrine Club

M&R Ag ServiceMadeline Sommers

Maple Family Dentistry

Maureen HlatkoMcCord’s Do It Best

CenterMike Anderson

DodgeMike & Sherry

O’ConnorMills, Kohley,

Hofmyer, Clawson, Spille, KrugerMoss Fertilizer

Mr. Happy BurgerMurray Leasing

L.L.C.Murray Law

Oak Ridge Farms /Ziggy

Osborn’s Auto World Patriot Insurance

Corp.Pepsi – Hoosier

Refreshment (Logansport)

Pizza King WinamacPulaski County

JournalPulaski Memorial

HospitalPyramid Equipment-

Jeff LinbackRogers Construction

Ruff Farms, Terry & Deb

Sanders FoodsSecurity Federal

Savings Shively’s BBQ &

CateringSmall PartsStolte Pools

Suburban Propane & Pro Water Conditioning

Remington, INTierney Industrial

WarehouseTube Fabrication

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V.F.W. Post #1728 (Winamac)

V.F.W. Post #3790 (Logansport) Weaver Fox Excavating

Young’s CulliganZane’s LP GasDONATIONS

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Aaron ReidArnold’s Jewelry

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B&K Bane-Welker Case

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Bob EvansBonnell Grain

HandlingBeyond HairBody Works

Bolin’s DonutsBottle Shop Winamac

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Cloretta RauschCommunity State

BankCulligan / Logansport

D&R Fruit MarketDale HardyDeb Ruff

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Doris KnollEastpoint Muffler

El AriosElectric BeachExpress Lube

Family ExpressFernbaugh’s Jewelry Store

Fred Allen Auto CareGallery

GreenMark Equipment Winamac

Green OaksHeadlines

Healey Home CenterHeatwaves

Home DepotIndiana Beverage

JDTJeff Linback

Jeremy & Christian Shell

Jesse RobinsonJessica Rausch

Jimmy Terry / FBI

Judy’s GoodlifeKelly A. WeaverKreunzberger

JewelryKyle & Sabrina

ZellersLandale Pottery

Lee TurnerLogan Tire ServiceMarathon Winamac

Market St. Grill & BarMartin’s

Maxx Tan McDonald’s Winamac

Melissa HansonMr. Happy Burger

Mid America Beverage

NAPA LogansportNew Holland RochesterNorm AllenNorth Coast

Pear Tree GalleryPeople’s Winery

Pizza Hut / LoganPizza Hut / Winamac

Pizza King / Winamac

Poblanos RestaurantPond View Golf Club

Priceless BannersRaymond Malchow

Royal Center Locker Plant

Sabrina ZellersSally’s Ice Cream

ShopSchnabeltier Winery

Sherwin WilliamsStudio 218

Sublime WinamacSuburban Propane

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Subway LogansportT&T NailsThe Nest

Towne Home Furnishings Rochester

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POND VIEW SNOWBALL AUCTION & GOLF SCRAMBLEThank you to all the sponsors & donations. We also want to thank

the 102 golfers and the many auction participants. Because of you, the Snowball raised a record $34,315! These funds are being

distributed to area families and charitable organizations.

Please accept our apology if we have omitted anyone from our list. Thank you to volunteers Deb Ruff, Libby Ball, Brenda Salinas, Brian Keller, Brandy & Tony Carroll, Jeff Linback,

Natalie Filbey, Sabrina & Carly Zellers, Deb Rogers, Eric Knorr, auctioneer Terry Rogers, Tammy Rogers & Jesse Robinson.

The winning score was an 8 under par 27 from Pulaski Memorial Hospital team Greg Malott, Levi Schultz, Corbin Scheffer & Adam Greunig.

BSA Troop 229

would like to thank the VFW Post 1728 for allowing us to have the fish fry.

A special thanks to everyone who attended. The money raised is appreciated

as well as the opportunity to teach the Scouts how to work as a team.

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HELP WANTED: Summer help wanted for highway mowing contractor. Need tractor operators and laborers. Starting wage is $18 per hour for tractor operators and $15 per hour for string trimmer laborers. Some work out of area, lodging will be provided. Season starts in April, lasts until November. Must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Please call 574-595-7370 for an application. ................................................JI10NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Laborers in fabrication shop. Please apply in person at JSI Steel in Winamac, Mon.-Fri., 8:30-5:00; Sat. 9-noon. ............................. TF

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110 E. ADAMS ST., WINAMAC 574-946-7003 • 574-225-0292All American

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RealtyJohn Schmicker, broker / owner

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11-ACRE PARTIALLY WOODED BUILDING SITE ON COUNTY ROAD

125 E. 775 N. Perfect spot for a pond and more land available if desired. REDUCED FROM $66,000 TO $61,000!REMODELED 3-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING IN FRANCESVILLE ON 2 LOTS. Very spacious units with separated utilities for each unit. All have appliances included! 2 garages that can be rented as well. START MAKING MONEY TODAY!!! 115 E. Lyman St. REDUCED FROM $90,000 TO $85,000!3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH REMODELED HOME IN WINAMAC. Updates include kitchen, utility room/bathroom, new vinyl flooring in kitchen, bath and utility. Freshly painted inside of home. Outside there’s a new covered porch, detached 1 car garage w/heat & A/C, extra storage building and blacktop driveway. Close to schools, city park and Panhandle Pathway. 628 S. Riverside Dr. REDUCED FROM $92,900 TO $89,900!UPDATED 3-4 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH READY-TO-MOVE-INTO FAMILY HOME IN WINAMAC. HERE’S A GRACIOUS 2 STORY HOME that has 3-4 bedrooms, one and a half baths, eat-in kitchen, parlor with open staircase and a large living room. WELL-BUILT 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH COUNTRY HOME ON 1.3 ACRES NEAR STAR CITY. This home has newer roof, siding, windows & interior paint. Outside there’s a wood deck, 2 car attached garage and small barn for a few animals if desired!! Open country views plus full storage basement that could be made into more living space... all appliances included. 5230 S. Railroad St. REDUCED FROM $99,900 TO $94,900!SECLUDED 4 BEDROOM, 1 BATH COUNTRY HOME ON ALMOST 4 ACRES NEAR WINAMAC.READY TO MOVE INTO 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH COUNTRY HOME ON 10 ACRES NEAR MONTEREY. This home has spacious rooms and eat-in kitchen, laundry room on main floor and enclosed front porch. Outside there’s a 37x40 detached garage/toy storage and a 36x56 open front storage building. Home has gas furnace with an exterior wood boiler also. 6170 N. 200 E. REDUCED FROM $185,000 TO $175,000!35.44 ACRES OF FARMLAND WITH APPROX. 31 ACRES TILLABLE, the balance in woods with a nice building site. This property can be split if desired! 1319 E. 800 N. REDUCED FROM $200,000 TO $195,000! OPPORTUNITIES ARE ENDLESS WITH THIS 2.51-ACRE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SR 14 AND SR 39.EVERYTHING YOU’RE LOOKING FOR IS HERE ON THIS 5.5-ACRE MINI FARM. Home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room and family room, 2 fireplaces, relaxing front covered porch and 2 car garage. Outside is a 60’x60’ shop with concrete, electric, water and heat, also 72’x120’x16’ tall almost-new post-frame building. Also on the property are 3 functioning grain bins accumulating 35,000 bushels of grain storage. 7456 S. 700 W. REDUCED FROM $250,000 TO $229,900!

NEW LISTINGSCUTE & COZY 2 BEDROOM,

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COMPLETELY GUTTED AND REMODELED 3 BEDROOM 3 BATH HOME WITH FULL WALK-OUT BASEMENT.

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STILL AVAILABLE FOR NOWTWO SIDE-BY-SIDE 100’X150’ BUILDING LOTS just outside of Winamac. Crestview Drive. $10,000 for both.

MOTIVATED SELLERS!EXCELLENT HIGH AND DRY BUILDING LOT IN WINAMAC. All city utilities available. W. Washington St. $9,999CUTE & COZY 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH HOME ON 3 LOTS.3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH COUNTRY HOME ON .5 ACRE. Needs “TLC.” Updates include 4” well, septic, roof, 24x24 pole barn. Cash or conventional buyers only!! 979 S. 200 W. REDUCED FROM $49,900 TO $39,900!

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1113 E. SR 14 4 bd, 4 ba, indr pool, #464379 . $369,900961 S. 25 W. 4 bd, 2.5 ba, #201932532 . $249,900801 E. 700 N. 1 bd, 1 ba, #201941240 .... $214,900321 N. Monticello St. Investment opp., 1 home, 2 apts. #201849151.................... $92,500708 N. Market St. . 3 bd, 2 ba, #201926806 ..... $74,900907 S. Market St. 3 bd, 1 ba, #202000312 ....... $69,5001197 S. SR 119 pole barn, #201921322 ...... $44,000

STAR CITY

2303 E. Division St. 3 bd, 2 ba ...................... $94,500258 E. 750 S. PRICE REDUCED! 1 bd, 1 ba, 1 acre ............. $24,500

FRANCESVILLE

2201 S. 925 W. 3 bd, 2 ba, #469139 ........ $139,900

KEWANNA

2187 S. 525 E. 3 bd, 2 ba 201944610 ........ $109,500

NORTH JUDSON

2150 W. 800 S. 3 bd, 2 ba, 10 acres, horse barn #464232 ........................ $349,50

MEDARYVILLE

2110 N. 1175 W. 3 bd, 1 ba, #466232 ....... $185,90013054 W. 300 N. 3 bd, 1 ba, 3.7 acres w/pond ... $79,500

KNOX1102 S. Heaton St. 4,800 sq. ft. prime commercial on Hwy. 35 #446162 ......... $129,0006814 E. 550 S. (Bass Lake) 2 bd, 1.5 ba #201948806 $134,900

ROYAL CENTER

400 N. Chicago St. 4 bd, 2.5 ba, #201909142 ... $49,900

CULVER

9137 W. 650 N. 34.63 acres tillable #202004868 $233,000

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Cozy 3 bedroom home with a main floor bedroom, bathroom and laundry room. Enjoy a low maintenance

home with a newer furnace and A/C unit. This home is conveniently located within walking distance of the school, downtown Winamac and the Panhandle Pathway walking

trail. There is a covered front porch and a partially finished detached garage that is a great place to store bikes or enjoy as an additional gathering room, plus a large backyard that is perfect for playing games, having gatherings or enjoying pets. This home is ready to make your own! MLS 468477

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WINAMACADDRESS BR BA MLS# SPECIAL FEATURE1145 W. 60 S. 4 2.5 201953583 Located on 1.62 acres8860 W. 200 N. 2 2 202004242 Located on 3.27 acres2001 N. Chippewa 3 2 201947364 3 bedroom, 2 bath!2279 N. 200 E. 3 1 201945642 100’ Tippecanoe River frontage917 N. U.S. 35 3 1 201944075 Located on .59 acreNEW PRICE! 3023 N. Tanner Rd. 3 1.5 201941479 114’ river frontage!NEW PRICE! 4394 W. 300 N. 5 3 201853181 Located on 4.62 acres, just remodeled

RENSSELAER4508 N. 100 W. 3 2 202002779 Located on 15.24 acres

MEDARYVILLE15382 W. 400 N. 3 2 202003385 Located on 5 acres

KEWANNA4160 S. 1000 W. 3 2 201929340 Located on 3 acres. Must see!11238 W. Lakeshore Dr. 201936151 3 room cabin with enclosed porch

NORTH JUDSON6948 N. 1150 W. 3 2 202006760 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch

ROCHESTER3099 N. 300 W. 5 2 202002373 Located on 1 acre!

KNOXNEW PRICE! 6558 S. Hauslers Ct. Rd. 4 2 201902658 With Bass Lake easement

COMMERCIAL101 E. Pearl St., Winamac 20205297 1,104 sq. ft. Lots of opportunities 103 E. Pearl St., Winamac 202004307 Endless possibilities 1185 sq. ft. building 5836 S. Judson St., Star City 201950965 .38 acres. Own your own business! Lots of potential!917 N. U.S. Hwy. 35 201944075 New flooring and fresh paint!200 N. Monticello St. 201944306 Centrally located in the heart of downtownNEW PRICE! 436 N. Northwest St., Winamac 201921403 Great opportunities!116 N. Logan St., Winamac 201737356 Completely remodeled!720 N. Falvey St., Winamac 201634241 Seven lots, six rented202 N. Main St., Knox 201539787 Across from Starke Co. Courthouse

LOTS AND ACREAGEADDRESS ACREAGE MLS# SPECIAL FEATURE150 N. Busch Subdivision .18 (40x191) 202006506 40’ lot at Lake Bruce with flowing (Lake Bruce) well & electric 11702 South Park Rd. (Lake Bruce) .64 (80x350) 202006502 Choice lot at Lake Bruce 80’ water frontage!600 N., Rensselaer 10 acres 202003526 Recreational or potential building site6001 S. 650 E., Star City 2 201914940 Wooded lot, potential building site700 N., Culver .47 201909010 225’ river frontage!125 E. 650 N., Monterey 32 201853690 26.22 acres cropland bal woods and roads125 E. 650 N., Monterey 25.38 201853691 24.8 Cropland w/778’ frontage 125 E. 650 N., Monterey 23 201853692 20 acres cropland bal woods and roads 2227 W. 700 N., Winamac 36 201850283 Plus 30x48 pole bldg., Franklin Twp.50 N. US 35, Winamac 1.57 201741874 120’ frontage along Hwy. 35818 S. Burson St., Winamac .23 201702656 Vacant lot with public utilities601 S. Burson St., Winamac .30 201632121 Vacant lotCrestview Drive, Winamac 1.2 10030958 Great location!

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Enjoy country living in this limestone ranch style home with a 2 car attached garage! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers so much space for the growing family with its spacious family room, living room, dining room, kitchen and the unfinished basement. Make this your dream home with a little TLC. MLS#202006760

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consumers use a newspaper product at least weekly8 in 10

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PULASKI COUNTY LINCOLN DAY LUNCHEON

Saturday, March 14

Registration at 11:30am

Meal at noon at the Star City Community Building

Guest SpeakerConnie Lawson Secretary of State

RSVP to Michelle Schmicker at 574-946-4248

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Auction to be held

Saturday, Feb. 29• Veterans seminar, free breakfast 8:30-9 a.m.,

program begins at 9:15 a.m., VFW Post 1728, U.S. 35 S., Winamac, by Northwest Community Action, Community Action Partnership and Pulaski County Human Services. Please RSVP to 574-946-6500 or pchsjfrain@embarqmail.com.

Sunday, March 1• Star City Lions Club all-you-can-eat pancakes and

sausage and biscuits and gravy breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Star City Community Center.

Monday, March 2• Tech tips with Zak at the Kewanna-Union Township

Public Library at 5 p.m. • Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35, has

bingo, 6 p.m., aerobics, 6 p.m., and couples line dancing, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 3• Enjoy line dancing, 6:30 p.m., Winamac VFW Post

1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.Wednesday, March 4

• Learn from a Pathfinders presentation, 11 a.m., at the Kewanna-Union Township Public Library

• Free workshop designed to teach fundamental estate planning concepts by Winamac lawyer Tim Murray, 6-8 p.m., 107 E. Main St., Winamac. Reservations are required by calling 574-946-7819.

Thursday, March 5• Enjoy aerobics, 6 p.m., post weekly drawing, 6:30

p.m., and trivia at 7 p.m., Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.

Thursday and Friday, March 5 and 6• NAPA Winamac Sale Days, refreshments, door

prizes and many special prices, 800 N. Riverside Dr.Friday, March 6

• Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35, post fish fry, 4-7 p.m., and DJ Tommy, 8-11 p.m.

Saturday, March 7• Olson consignment auction, 9 a.m., 259 S. 700 W.,

Winamac. Consignments will be received February 29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and March 2-6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Pool tournament, 1 p.m., plus homemade pizza, Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.

• Fish fry fundraiser, 4-7:30 p.m., Francesville Fire Station.

Sunday, March 8Daylight Saving Time Begins

Monday, March 9• Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35, has

bingo, 6 p.m., aerobics, 6 p.m., and couples line dancing, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10• Enjoy line dancing, 6:30 p.m., Winamac VFW Post

1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.Thursday, March 12

• Enjoy aerobics, 6 p.m., post meeting, 6 p.m., post weekly drawing, 6:30 p.m., and auxiliary meeting at 7 p.m., Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.

Saturday, March 14• Learn the history of Indiana University at the

Pulaski County Public Library at 11 a.m. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the university.

• Pulaski County Lincoln Day Luncheon, registration at 11:30 a.m., meal at noon, with guest speaker Secretary of State Connie Lawson, Star City Community Building. RSVP to Michelle at 574-946-4248.

• All-American raffle drawing, 7 p.m., and horse races, 7:15 p.m., Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.

Monday, March 16• Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35, has

bingo, 6 p.m., aerobics, 6 p.m., and couples line dancing, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 17Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

• Enjoy line dancing, 6:30 p.m., Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.

Wednesday, March 18• Free workshop designed to teach fundamental

estate planning concepts by Winamac lawyer Tim Murray, 3-5 p.m., 107 E. Main St., Winamac. Reservations are required by calling 574-946-7819.

• Star City Lions Club gun raffle drawing at the Lions Club meeting. Need not be present to win. Contact a Star City Lion for tickets.

• Renell Finke, Purdue Extension Fulton County Nutrition Educator will present Plan: Know What’s for Dinner at 11 a.m. at the Kewanna-Union Township Public Library.

Thursday, March 19First day of spring

• An estate and will planning workshop led by Winamac attorney Tim Murray will be held at the Kewanna-Union Township Public Library, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

• Enjoy aerobics, 6 p.m., post weekly drawing, 6:30 p.m., and trivia at 7 p.m., Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.

Friday, March 20• Introduction to Microsoft Excel III from 10 a.m. to

noon at the Pulaski County Public Library. The class is free but space is limited.

• Lions Club fish fry, 4-7 p.m., and DJ Tommy, 8-11 p.m., Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.

Saturday, March 21• All-you-can-eat breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m., all-

American raffle drawing, 7 p.m., Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.

• Rose from Purdue Extension will give kids an introduction to some STEM skills in a delicious way using Lucky Charms at the Pulaski County Public Library beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Monday, March 23• Real estate auction of 76 +/- acres sold in two tracts

located in Fulton County, 6 p.m., Lake Bruce Garage, 991 N. Main St., Kewanna, by Olson Auctions Inc.

• Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35, has bingo, 6 p.m., aerobics, 6 p.m., and couples line dancing, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 24• Learn more about college with the Purdue Extension

College Readiness SPARK Club at the Pulaski County Public Library. The one-day program is open to high school students and begins at 9 a.m. Call the extension office to sign up.

• Enjoy line dancing, 6:30 p.m., Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.

Wednesday, March 25• Don’t miss the spring fling at the Kewanna-Union

Township Public Library at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 26

• Enjoy aerobics, 6 p.m., round table meeting, 6 p.m., and post cash drawing at 6:30 p.m., Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.

Friday, March 27• Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35, is

serving frog legs, fish and shrimp, 4-7 p.m.Saturday, March 28

• Annual Rochester FFA consignment auction, 9 a.m., Fulton County Fairgrounds, by Olson Auctions Inc. Consignments will be taken March 25, 26 and 27.

• All-American raffle drawing, 7 p.m., and rebels line dancing, 6-10 p.m., Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.

Monday, March 30• Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35, has

bingo, 6 p.m., aerobics, 6 p.m., and couples line dancing, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 31• Enjoy line dancing, 6:30 p.m., Winamac VFW Post

1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.Thursday, April 2

• Deadline to order from the Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District’s spring tree sale. Call 574-946-3243, ext. 3, for more information.

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at Winamac and West Central for children ages 3 to 5 years whose families financially qualify, fall enrollment is now taking place. Call 574-946-4211 to schedule your appointment.

• The Pulaski County Drug Free Council meets the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. at Bethel Bible Church, 6968 W. SR 14, Winamac. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www.drugfreepulaski.org.

• PMH Senior Care Coffee Hour, second and fourth Wednesdays each month, 10-11 a.m., open to community members age 65 and older, PMH Senior Care Building, 525 E. 13th St.,Winamac.

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1066 S. U.S. 35, WinamacTuesday, March 24• Learn more about college with the Purdue Extension

College Readiness SPARK Club at the Pulaski County Public Library. The one-day program is open to high school students and begins at 9 a.m. Call the extension office to sign up.

• Enjoy line dancing, 6:30 p.m., Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.

Wednesday, March 25• Don’t miss the spring fling at the Kewanna-Union

Township Public Library at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 26

• Enjoy aerobics, 6 p.m., round table meeting, 6 p.m., and post cash drawing at 6:30 p.m., Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.

Friday, March 27• Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35, is

serving frog legs, fish and shrimp, 4-7 p.m.Saturday, March 28

• Annual Rochester FFA consignment auction, 9 a.m., Fulton County Fairgrounds, by Olson Auctions Inc. Consignments will be taken March 25, 26 and 27.

• All-American raffle drawing, 7 p.m., and rebels line dancing, 6-10 p.m., Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.

Monday, March 30• Winamac VFW Post 1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35, has

bingo, 6 p.m., aerobics, 6 p.m., and couples line dancing, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 31• Enjoy line dancing, 6:30 p.m., Winamac VFW Post

1728, 1066 S. U.S. 35.Thursday, April 2

• Deadline to order from the Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District’s spring tree sale. Call 574-946-3243, ext. 3, for more information.

Notices• Head Start, offering free, quality preschool services

at Winamac and West Central for children ages 3 to 5 years whose families financially qualify, fall enrollment is now taking place. Call 574-946-4211 to schedule your appointment.

• The Pulaski County Drug Free Council meets the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. at Bethel Bible Church, 6968 W. SR 14, Winamac. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www.drugfreepulaski.org.

• PMH Senior Care Coffee Hour, second and fourth Wednesdays each month, 10-11 a.m., open to community members age 65 and older, PMH Senior Care Building, 525 E. 13th St.,Winamac.

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