Youngsters still have a few days to submit their Father and Grandfather of the Year essays for the North Judson Mint Festival. Entry forms and essays need to be turned in by Wednesday, May 31. Continue reading
Time is running out for students in the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation to nominate their father or grandfather for honors during the Mint Festival. Handwritten Father and Grandfather of the Year essays are due tomorrow. Continue reading
The deadline to enter the annual North Judson Mint Festival Father & Grandfather of the Year contest is fast approaching. Entries are due Saturday, May 31. Any child from the North Judson – San Pierre School District can nominate their father or grandfather. The essay must be in a child’s handwriting and include the name of their father or grandfathers as well as their name, an address and phone number. All local NJ-SP children are encouraged to get involved. Proposals can be sent to Father/Grandfather of the Year, Mint Festival, P.O. Box 33, North Judson, IN 46366.
Yesterday was a special day for Paul Gougeon, who found himself in the North Judson Mint Festival Parade as the 2012 Grandfather of the Year.
Gougeon says he felt honored when he was nominated by his granddaughter, Kaeleigh Higgins.
“I’m not only honored to have been selected, but honored that my granddaughter wrote the winning entry,” Gougeon said.
