Heritage Preservation Society earns check from 100 Men

Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Courtesy photo Todd Lewis (left) of the 100+ Men Who Care group presents a check for $12,300 to Phil Gick of the Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County.

The third time was a charm for Phil Gick and the Heritage Preservation Society (HPS), scoring big in their third round as finalists for financial support from the 100 Plus Men Who Care of Putnam County.

The $12,300 awarded to HPS at the September meeting of the 100 Plus Men Who Care will assist with the completion of an ambitious effort to celebrate Putnam County’s participation in the Indiana Bicentennial.

The Heritage Preservation Society has been championing preservation locally for more than 30 years.

Recently, the small group of volunteers has been working in cooperation with a larger group of Putnam County citizens in honor of Indiana’s bicentennial to identify historic districts to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cloverdale, Russellville, Roachdale and Bainbridge.

In addition, the cornerstone of the HPS effort has been the proposed installation and dedication of two clocks on the south and north side of the Putnam County Courthouse.

The 100 Men Who Care donation moves the Heritage Preservation Society closer to purchasing and installing those clocks by the Dec. 11 Statehood Day and Putnam County Bicentennial Celebration.

Meanwhile, the 100+ Men Who Care organization will conduct its final meeting of 2016 on Thursday, Nov. 3 in the lower level of The Inn at DePauw, 2 W. Seminary St., Greencastle.

The fun begins at 5:30 p.m. with a variety of free food and soft drinks, as well as a cash bar.

Persons with any questions may visit the website www.100plusmen.com or send an email to contact@100plusmen.com.

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