Knox Gateway Receives Grant Funds toward Historic Walking Bridge Inspection in Knox


SCCF Director of Development Jacque Ryan (center) pictured presenting Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund grant check to Knox Gateway members Steve Dodge, Mayor Dennis Estok, Jeff Houston, Van Janovic, Melba Shilling and Brenda Palmer

Bridge No. 39, more commonly known as the walking bridge into Wythogan Park in Knox, moved closer to an inspection funding goal this week with help from the Hardesty Memorial Endowment Fund. 

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Starke County Community Foundation Presents $1,500 Grant for Bass Lake Kayak Rental

Starke County Park Board President Richard Ballard, County Attorney Marty Lucas, and board members Kathy Norem, Rik Ritzler, and Karl Swihart accept a $1,500 grant from Starke County Community Foundation Director of Development Jacque Ryan.

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.

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