The Starke County Park Board will more closely regulate food vendors at the Bass Lake Beach. Board members voted Tuesday to charge food trucks $20 per day and require a health permit and liability insurance.
Continue readingBass Lake Beach and Campground Updates Expected during Tonight’s Starke Park Board Meeting
Updates on the Bass Lake Beach and Campground are expected during tonight’s Starke County Park Board meeting. The park board recently took direct control over the property, following the death of lessee Richard Callahan.
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 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 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 Park Board to Discuss Bass Lake Beach Operations during Special Meeting
The operation of the Bass Lake Beach will be the topic of a special Starke County Park Board meeting tonight. Board members have been looking to discuss a path forward with Callahan Development, LLC, following the apparent death of its primary owner. The company has a lease on the county-owned park property until 2028.
Continue readingStarke County Park Board Approves Quote for Bass Lake Beach Erosion Control Work
The Starke County Park Board agreed last week to move ahead with an erosion control project at the Bass Lake Beach. Back in October, JD Excavating submitted the low quote for excavation work related to the installation of glacial stone, at a cost of $5,500. It does not include the cost of the stone itself.
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 readingCross-Country Skiing Could Be Coming to Starke County Forest
Cross-country skiing could make the Starke County Forest a year-round destination. That’s the hope of Forester Bruce Wakeland.
Continue readingPark Facilities Could Have Role to Play in Starke County’s Opioid Response
Starke County’s response to the opioid crisis could soon include parks and recreation. Potential partnership opportunities with the Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention were discussed during this month’s Starke County Park Board meeting.
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 Park Board Reorganizes, Appoints Norem to Veterans Memorial Maintenance Committee
A committee to oversee the upkeep of the Starke County Veterans Memorial is starting to take shape. A permanently endowed fund was recently established at the Starke County Community Foundation to help fund the ongoing maintenance of the memorial monuments on the courthouse square.
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 Forest Getting New Bike Rack, Forester Reviews Annual Deer Hunt
It’ll soon be easier to leave the car at home when visiting the Starke County Forest. A new bike rack was set to be delivered last month, according to Forester Bruce Wakeland.
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 Veterans Memorial Maintenance Fund Now Accepting Donations
Now that the new Starke County Veterans Memorial Plaza has been dedicated, efforts are underway to make sure that both memorials on the courthouse square continue to honor fallen service members for generations to come. The Starke County Park Board last week established the Starke County Veterans Memorial Maintenance Fund at the Starke County Community Foundation.
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.
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