WINONA LAKE - Councilman Rolly Ortega commented on the well-organized BMX race held last weekend, and town marshal Malcolm Gilbert had good words to say about the triathlon event held last weekend, too, during the town council's meeting this morning.

More than 150 bicycle racers participated in the bike race, although 200 were expected. Ortega said it was very well run with few parking problems.

He asked that organizer Eric Graves be thanked for the event.

Gilbert said 373 people entered the triathlon, many more than were expected. He said there were few hitches during the event.

Because of the number of athletes, the riders were strung out both ways on Pierceton Road, where they turned around in Pierceton.

Grace College security crews helped with the crowd, Gilbert said, as did street department superintendent Bart Jones.

Gilbert said it was his observation that few people attended the Pro-Am Classic Golf event at Stonehenge.

The town is hosting a Fourth of July celebration Saturday with most of the events being held in town.

All of the town council members are scheduled to appear on the dunk tank's "hot seat."

Lori McCutcheon, of the publicity committee, said volunteers are still needed.

Board members approved two resolutions with Wayne Township: a 2002 fire services agreement of $16,625, and a parks and recreation agreement of $9,000.

Members also signed a resolution authorizing submittal of the Housing Development Fund application to the Indiana Housing Finance Authority, committing $30,000 in matching funds from the general fund.

Town council members are Jeff Carroll, president, Craig Snow, Jerry Clevenger, David Delp and Rolly Ortega. [[In-content Ad]]