Kathy Norem from the Starke County CVC Board gave the Starke County Park Board members updates on the progress of two new kayak launch projects.
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Starke County Commissioners Make CVC Appointments
The Starke County Commissioners appointed two new members to the CVC board during their meeting last week.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Fires Bass Lake Beach and Campground Manager
The Starke County Park Board has fired the manager of the Bass Lake Beach and Campground. The park board voted unanimously Tuesday to terminate the employment of Larry Clarich and give him until the end of the month to move out of the campground.
Continue readingAnother Round of Grants Available for Starke County Tourism, Convention Events
Organizations planning events to bring visitors into Starke County have a chance to get up to $2,000. The Starke County Convention and Visitors Commission has announced another round of grants totaling $8,400.
Continue readingStarke County Community Foundation Presents $1,500 Grant for Bass Lake Kayak Rental
Funding for a Bass Lake Beach kayak rental was recently presented to the Starke County Park Board. Starke County Community Foundation Director of Development Jacque Ryan presented a giant check during last month’s park board meeting. “This grant specifically is for $1,500 for the kayaks and paddle boards for Bass Lake,” she said.
Continue readingStarke Park Board Looks to Hire Park Superintendent, Amid Growing Frustration with Bass Lake Beach and Campground Manager
Mounting concerns at the Bass Lake Beach and Campground have the Starke County Park Board ready to hire a park superintendent for all of its properties. Board Member Kathy Norem told the rest of the park board Tuesday that beach and campground manager Larry Clarich isn’t doing the job she’d hoped he’d do.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Looking to Hire Temporary Summer Help for Bass Lake Beach
New attractions at the Bass Lake Beach will also bring a need for more staff. With a kayak rental being planned, Starke County Park Board Member Kathy Norem thinks it would be a good idea to have at least a couple temporary summer workers.
Continue readingCounty’s Share of Bass Lake Beach and Campground Revenues $42,000 Short of Actual Collections
Merging the Bass Lake Beach and Campground’s finances into Starke County’s is proving to be tricky. During a special park board meeting Wednesday, Board Member Kathy Norem said that one batch of receipts shows the facility has brought in more than $58,000 this season, but only about $16,000 ever made it to Starke County.
Continue readingBass Lake Beach to Offer Kayak Rentals, Thanks to Community Foundation Grant
The Bass Lake Beach will soon offer kayak rentals. The Starke County Park Board Tuesday approved the purchase of six kayaks from Tractor Supply Company, thanks to a $1,500 grant from the Starke County Community Foundation.
Continue readingStarke Park Board Looking to Replenish Bass Lake Beach with Yellow River Sand
The Starke County Park Board is looking to improve the quality of the Bass Lake Beach. Board members recently agreed to request some of the sand removed during Yellow River improvements near Range Road. The only cost would be to pay the County Highway Department to transport the sand to the beach.
Continue readingStarke Commissioners to Discuss EMA Position, Hear Request for Prosecutor’s Office Position
The Starke County Commissioners will continue discussing the vacant Emergency Management Agency director position, as well as a new investigator position for the Prosecutor’s Office this morning.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Works to Reassure Bass Lake Campers but Won’t Rule Out Future Rent Increase
The Starke County Park Board continued to reassure Bass Lake Beach and Campground users Tuesday that operations will stay the same for this year. But members won’t rule out a campsite rent increase in the future. The board approved a contract with Larry Clarich, allowing him to continue to manage the county-owned park facility as an independent contractor.
Continue readingStarke Park Board Terminates Bass Lake Beach and Campground Lease following Death of Lessee
The Starke County Park Board plans to take direct control of the Bass Lake Beach and Campground from Callahan Development, LLC.
Continue readingStarke County ‘Space Tree’ Marker to Be Unveiled Tomorrow
Efforts to recognize Starke County’s “Space Tree” have gotten the approval of the county commissioners. The seed orbited the Earth on the Space Shuttle Atlantis in 1988 and was planted on the northwest corner of the courthouse square in 1990. But Kathy Norem with Knox Main Street United told the commissioners Monday that there was never a marker until now.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Hear Request for New Prosecutor’s Office Position
The Starke County Commissioners will consider a request for a new position in the Prosecutor’s Office this morning. The request is then expected to go to the county council tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Members, Lessee to Discuss Operation Plans
The Starke County Park Board is considering the future of the Bass Lake Beach and Campground’s operations. “I don’t know if everyone knows, but we were informed earlier this month, maybe last month, I don’t know, that Mr. Callahan is deceased now, is my understanding,” Board President Richard Ballard told the rest of the board Tuesday.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Discuss Bass Lake Operations, Project Tonight
The Bass Lake Beach will be discussed during tonight’s Starke County Park Board meeting. Board members are expected to discuss the operation of the beach, while Kathy Norem will give an update on a beach project. The park board will also consider hiring a paid secretary, who’d be responsible for meeting agendas and minutes, as well as updating the new website.
Continue readingGrants Available for Starke County Tourism, Convention Events
Organizations planning events designed to attract visitors to Starke County can apply for up to $2,000 from the Starke County Convention and Visitors Commission.
Continue readingStarke County Veterans Memorial Plaza Construction Nearing Completion
A community effort to honor Starke County’s veterans is now “in the final stretch.” Kathy Norem is a member of the Starke County Veterans Memorial project committee. She told WKVI’s Charlie Adams last week that the stones had been set, the flagpoles had been raised, the sidewalk was being poured, and the commemorative pavers were being installed.
Continue readingJust a Few Days Left to Help Starke County Veterans Memorial Project Reach Crowdfunding Goal
With just a few days left in its crowfunding campaign, the new Starke County Veterans Memorial is less than $1,200 away from its new $60,000 goal.
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