Posted on May 10, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Starke County Justice Center will host their first F.A.R.M. Sale of the year this weekend, just in time for you to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11th.
According to Warden Phill Cherry, there will be some hand-crafted lawn furniture and other reclaimed wood projects available as well as a limited supply of vegetable plants and flowers.
All the funds raised from the sale of these items goes right back into the facility to help fund the jail’s therapeutic community program.
Over the last few years, the Fostering a Recovery Mentality (F.A.R.M) Program has expanded the opportunities that are available to trustees at the facility.
It all began with the chance to get out and garden, next came painting projects and community events. Now a vocational program is being offered that teaches basic woodworking and math skills. A substance abuse class is also held in conjunction with these hands-on opportunities.
To get a sneak peek at what you can expect to see at the Justice Center on Saturday, visit the Starke County F.A.R.M. Facebook Page.
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Friday, May 10, 2019
Friday, December 7, 2018
The Final Starke County F.A.R.M Event of the Year is Happening this Saturday!
Posted on December 7, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Starke County Justice Center’s F.A.R.M. program will be hosting their final sale of the year this Saturday.
Community members are invited to come to the Starke County Justice Center on December 8th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. to see if they can find the perfect decoration or Christmas present.
A variety of winter and holiday themed art created by trustees in the Fostering A Recovery Mentality program will be on display and for sale at the Starke County Justice Center.
Additionally, Santa Claus is expected to make a special stop at the Starke County Justice Center to visit with all the kids who come by. Parents are encouraged to bring their along their phone or a camera to capture the moment.
Over the last several months, community members have had the chance to see the Justice Center’s F.A.R.M. program grow right before their eyes.
Back in July, Justice Center staff members and trustees hosted the very first farm stand event where vegetables and flowers grown in the jail garden were sold to the community.
In addition to growing food and plants, some of the more artistically inclined inmates began making pallet art to sell as well.
Since then, multiple events have been hosted where a good deal of revenue has been raised to help fund therapeutic community initiatives at the jail, such as the substance abuse program.
Due to the success of these events and the overwhelming amount of community support, it’s likely that the Starke County Sheriff’s Department will continue to host them in 2019.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The Starke County Justice Center’s F.A.R.M. program will be hosting their final sale of the year this Saturday.
Community members are invited to come to the Starke County Justice Center on December 8th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. to see if they can find the perfect decoration or Christmas present.
A variety of winter and holiday themed art created by trustees in the Fostering A Recovery Mentality program will be on display and for sale at the Starke County Justice Center.
Additionally, Santa Claus is expected to make a special stop at the Starke County Justice Center to visit with all the kids who come by. Parents are encouraged to bring their along their phone or a camera to capture the moment.
Over the last several months, community members have had the chance to see the Justice Center’s F.A.R.M. program grow right before their eyes.
Back in July, Justice Center staff members and trustees hosted the very first farm stand event where vegetables and flowers grown in the jail garden were sold to the community.
In addition to growing food and plants, some of the more artistically inclined inmates began making pallet art to sell as well.
Since then, multiple events have been hosted where a good deal of revenue has been raised to help fund therapeutic community initiatives at the jail, such as the substance abuse program.
Due to the success of these events and the overwhelming amount of community support, it’s likely that the Starke County Sheriff’s Department will continue to host them in 2019.
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Navy Veteran Joins Sheriff’s Department as Officials Deliver Wreaths to Starke County Cemeteries
Posted on November 10, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Navy Veteran Charles “Chuck” Johnson accompanied officials from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department Friday morning as they placed wreaths on the entrances of local cemeteries to commemorate service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Johnson is one of two remaining WWII Veterans at the V.F.W Post 748 in Knox where serves as the Chaplain. He is actively involved with the alumni association for the USS Colorado BB-45, which is the ship he served on. Chuck shared that he enlisted at 17 and turned 18 aboard the ship. He was in the service from September of 1943 until March of 1946.
Once he left the military, Chuck went onto work as a railroad engineer for more than 40 years. He recently celebrated his 93rd birthday and mentioned that one of his favorite pastimes is line dancing, which is how he met his wife Sandy.
Mr. Johnson noted that bringing the wreaths to the cemeteries was a great way to show respect for the veterans who sacrificed it all for this country.
The wreaths were delivered to cemeteries all over the county. The officials behind the initiative were Sheriff Bill Dulin, Justice Center Warden Phill Cherry, Jail Commander Nathan Caudill, Maintenance Director Tony Mildice and Chief Detective Adam Gray.
The Veterans Day wreaths were created by trustees in the Justice Center Fostering A Recovery Mentality (F.A.R.M.) Program.
They utilized branches and pine cones from the trees that line the property at the facility. The flags that were affixed in the center of the wreaths were donated by the Knox V.F.W and American Legions.
Jail Commander Caudill said the inmates were shown an online tutorial about how to properly fold the flags and they spent a great deal of time carefully folding each and every one.
Sheriff Dulin shared that the flags will be collected and retired by the Knox V.F.W. after they’ve been displayed.
One of the trustees commented that the wreath project is a good extension of the F.A.R.M program since colder temperatures limit what they can do with gardening.
Another individual mentioned that he was really grateful for this opportunity to show gratitude to those who served.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Navy Veteran Charles “Chuck” Johnson accompanied officials from the Starke County Sheriff’s Department Friday morning as they placed wreaths on the entrances of local cemeteries to commemorate service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Johnson is one of two remaining WWII Veterans at the V.F.W Post 748 in Knox where serves as the Chaplain. He is actively involved with the alumni association for the USS Colorado BB-45, which is the ship he served on. Chuck shared that he enlisted at 17 and turned 18 aboard the ship. He was in the service from September of 1943 until March of 1946.
Once he left the military, Chuck went onto work as a railroad engineer for more than 40 years. He recently celebrated his 93rd birthday and mentioned that one of his favorite pastimes is line dancing, which is how he met his wife Sandy.
Mr. Johnson noted that bringing the wreaths to the cemeteries was a great way to show respect for the veterans who sacrificed it all for this country.
The wreaths were delivered to cemeteries all over the county. The officials behind the initiative were Sheriff Bill Dulin, Justice Center Warden Phill Cherry, Jail Commander Nathan Caudill, Maintenance Director Tony Mildice and Chief Detective Adam Gray.
The Veterans Day wreaths were created by trustees in the Justice Center Fostering A Recovery Mentality (F.A.R.M.) Program.
They utilized branches and pine cones from the trees that line the property at the facility. The flags that were affixed in the center of the wreaths were donated by the Knox V.F.W and American Legions.
Jail Commander Caudill said the inmates were shown an online tutorial about how to properly fold the flags and they spent a great deal of time carefully folding each and every one.
Sheriff Dulin shared that the flags will be collected and retired by the Knox V.F.W. after they’ve been displayed.
One of the trustees commented that the wreath project is a good extension of the F.A.R.M program since colder temperatures limit what they can do with gardening.
Another individual mentioned that he was really grateful for this opportunity to show gratitude to those who served.
Friday, July 20, 2018
Starke County Justice Center F.A.R.M Program to Open Farm Stand to the Public
Posted on July 20, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Community members are invited to attend the opening day of the Starke County Justice Center Farm Stand this Saturday.
Therapeutic Community Coordinator and Jail Warden Phil Cherry said the stand will be set up tomorrow from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in front of the Justice Center, located on State Road 8.
Cherry noted that earlier this week, the trustees in the F.A.R.M (Foster a Recovery Mentality) Program picked more than 1,000 lbs of produce that will be available at the farm stand. From cucumbers to zucchini, the warden said they have more than 10 different types of produce that they grow and there will plenty to choose from.
Aside from a plethora of produce and other plants, wood pallet art that the trustees created will also be available. Cherry said the painted pallets feature a variety of things such as flowers, cartoon characters and other designs.
Additionally, honey from the hives that were recently added to the garden area will be available at future events, once the first batch is ready to be extracted.
From now through September, Cherry said the Jail will host a farmer’s market every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The events will usually be held in front of the Justice Center, with the exception of next Saturday, July 28th, when they will have a booth set up at the Bass Lake Fest.
In a previous interview, Warden Cherry shared that the money raised from these farm stand events will help fund the facility’s Therapeutic Community programs.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Community members are invited to attend the opening day of the Starke County Justice Center Farm Stand this Saturday.
Therapeutic Community Coordinator and Jail Warden Phil Cherry said the stand will be set up tomorrow from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in front of the Justice Center, located on State Road 8.
Cherry noted that earlier this week, the trustees in the F.A.R.M (Foster a Recovery Mentality) Program picked more than 1,000 lbs of produce that will be available at the farm stand. From cucumbers to zucchini, the warden said they have more than 10 different types of produce that they grow and there will plenty to choose from.
Aside from a plethora of produce and other plants, wood pallet art that the trustees created will also be available. Cherry said the painted pallets feature a variety of things such as flowers, cartoon characters and other designs.
Additionally, honey from the hives that were recently added to the garden area will be available at future events, once the first batch is ready to be extracted.
From now through September, Cherry said the Jail will host a farmer’s market every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The events will usually be held in front of the Justice Center, with the exception of next Saturday, July 28th, when they will have a booth set up at the Bass Lake Fest.
In a previous interview, Warden Cherry shared that the money raised from these farm stand events will help fund the facility’s Therapeutic Community programs.
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