The Starke County Park Board was awarded $30,000 from the Convention Visitors Commission (CVC) Tuesday, September 13.
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Starke Park Board to Continue Making Arrangements for Bass Lake Beach Operations Tonight
The Starke County Park Board will continue making arrangements tonight for the operation of the Bass Lake Beach and Campground. Last month, board members voted to terminate the county’s contract with Callahan Development, LLC and take direct control. Larry Clarich would continue as the facility’s manager, as an independent contractor.
Continue readingIndiana Destination Development Corporation Denies Application for Yellow River Kayak Launch Funding
The Starke County Park Board will still move ahead with plans for a series of kayak launches along the Yellow River, even though its application for thousands of dollars in grant funding was unsuccessful. The board’s application for almost $70,000 from the Indiana Destination Development Corporation failed to make it to the finalist round, according to Starke County Highway Department Office Manager Mary Perren, who helped oversee the application.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Get Updates on Grant Applications Tonight
The Starke County Park Board will get updates on grant applications for Yellow River kayak launches and Bass Lake Beach improvements tonight. Megan Fisher with Porter-Starke Services will discuss a partnership opportunity with the park board and Ty Jones will discuss a Bass Lake bicycle ride.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Commits Funds, Approves Next Steps for Yellow River Kayak Launches
Planning continues for a series of five kayak launches along the Yellow River. The Starke County Park Board recently applied for a Destination Development Grant from the state. Officials will learn whether they’ve made the finalist round on February 15.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Continue Discussing Kayak Launch Project Tonight
Efforts to add kayak launches along the Yellow River will continue to be discussed by the Starke County Park Board tonight. Board members will consider environmental permitting and get an update on the Destination Development Grant application.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Seeking Input on Yellow River Kayak Launches
Whether kayak launches should be added to the Yellow River in Starke County is the topic of an online survey from the county’s park board. It’s part of the county’s application for a Destination Development Grant from the state.
Continue readingStarke County to Pursue Destination Development Grant for Yellow River Kayak Launches
Plans to add a series of kayak launches along the Yellow River continue to move ahead. Starke County officials have decided to pursue a Destination Development Grant of at least $50,000 from the state.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Get Updates on Proposed Kayak Launches Tonight
The Starke County Park Board will get updates on proposed Yellow River kayak launches and a number of other projects tonight. Engineering firm Jones Petrie Rafinski has offered to do the design work and much of the project management for a first round of four kayak launches for just under $7,900.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Discuss Kayak Launch Sites, Grant Opportunities Tonight
The Starke County Park Board will continue narrowing down the list of potential Yellow River kayak launch sites tonight. Engineer Mark Wilson with Jones Petrie Rafinski presented a kayak launch feasibility study last month. Now, board members are deciding which sites to pursue.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Reviews Kayak Launch Feasibility Study
The Starke County Park Board continues to study locations for Yellow River kayak launches. Engineer Mark Wilson with Jones Petrie Rafinski presented a kayak launch feasibility study during Tuesday’s meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Get Updates on Website, Veterans Memorial Tonight
The Starke County Park Board will get updates on its new website, kayak launch study, and Veterans Memorial project tonight. An update will also be given on a permit to add glacial stone along the Bass Lake shoreline. The Bass Lake Beach is on tonight’s agenda, as well.
Continue readingHoosier Valley Railroad Museum Looking to Collaborate with Starke County Park Board
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum continues trying to build partnerships with other groups working to bring visitors to Starke County. Museum Treasurer Robert Barcus and President Todd Flannigan recently paid a visit to the Starke County Park Board.
Continue readingStarke County Roads 700, 1100 East Proposed As Possible Yellow River Kayak Launch Locations
Some potential sites for Yellow River kayak launches were recently discussed with the Starke County Park Board. The park board has hired Mark Wilson with Jones Petrie Rafinski to conduct a feasibility study.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Hires Firm to Conduct Kayak Launch Feasibility Study
The Starke County Park Board has hired an outside firm to help figure out where to install kayak launches along the Yellow River. Board members voted Tuesday to hire Jones Petrie Rafinski to conduct a feasibility study, at a cost of just under $4,000. That was about $3,000 cheaper than the other proposal the county received.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board to Continue Discussing Kayak Launch Tonight
The Starke County Park Board will continue discussing the planned installation of a Yellow River kayak launch tonight. The park board has already gotten $5,000 in grant funding for that purpose, but so far, members haven’t finalized a suitable location. A kayak feasibility study is on the agenda for tonight’s meeting.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Identifies Priorities for 2021
Yellow River kayak launches, more parking improvements at the Starke County Forest, and unified signage are a few of the projects the Starke County Park Board is hoping to tackle in the coming months.
Continue readingDedicated Park Board Funding Sought in 2021 Starke County Budget
The Starke County Park Board could get dedicated funding from the county, under a proposal from County Commissioner Kathy Norem. Until now, the park board’s revenue sources have been limited to grants, donations, and Starke County Forest timber sales, but no regular budget from the county.
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