Posted on December 6, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Park employees as well as residents and organization representatives in the Town of North Judson have been busy decorating Norwayne Field for the Town’s annual Christmas festivities. It all kicks off at 5:45 p.m. tonight with the parade that will bring Santa Claus into town.
That will be followed by the tree lighting at 6 p.m. Once that wraps up, community members are invited to the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall to meet with Santa and enjoy cookies and cocoa.
Following the Santa visit, there will be a screening of Polar Express at the Heartland Christian Center.
Check out the North Judson Park and Recreation Board’s Facebook Page for additional details.
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Friday, December 6, 2019
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Yes, It's Only October....
Yes, it's only October, but planning the Christmas display
at Norwayne Field is underway. If your family, organization, or business would
like to decorate a tree this year, the North Judson Park and Recreation Board needs to hear from you soon.
They would also be interested in donations of outdoor decorations in good condition. Contact Alicia at aikc21@yahoo.com for information.
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Skateboarding at Norwayne Field Addressed During NJ Town Council Meeting
Posted on August 8, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The North Judson Town Council addressed the topic of skateboarding when they met for their first meeting of the month on Monday.
Former Clerk-Treasurer Donna Henry informed council members that she’s noticed some wear and tear on the performance stage that was unveiled last May and felt that skateboarding and other misdirected recreational activities could be to blame.
Henry stated, “We’ve seen skateboards, scooters, bicycles, almost any recreational thing on wheels on the walls of the stage and I noticed […] that the edging of it is getting really chipped.”
She asked if there was an ordinance in place and recommended putting up some signs by the stage.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe said that he was unsure of the specific ordinance but noted that he has seen one on the books and Park Board member Nick Radtke added that there are already signs in the area.
While on the topic of skateboarding, Radtke mentioned that he was recently approached by an individual who was looking to provide the park with a half-pipe.
Radtke explained, “They have a really nice one that they built and they wanted to donate it somewhere in the park, maybe to kind of relieve the stage.”
He continued, “I know the park board is all for it so I guess we need to know if we can.”
Radtke added that he knows liability insurance will factor into the decision and said he was unsure of what the town’s coverage would allow.
Clerk-Treasurer Rowe noted that he will coordinate with their insurance providers at ONI Risk Partners to gather more information about the matter.
In addition to checking into the associated liability, town officials will also need to secure a location for the potential installation.
Town Council President John Rowe stated that there’s an open spot across from the ball fields that would be an ideal location. However, Radtke had another suggestion of where to place it.
He told members, “Just for now, like on the ice rink because the stage is where we’re having the problem. If we put it out there we’re going to have to pour concrete because, I mean, you can’t skateboard on the grass.”
President Rowe noted that officials are planning to put the splash pad in that location so if they place the half-pipe there, it would need to be removed before that project could begin.
He said looking into the possibility of pouring concrete in another area might provide a more long-term solution.
No official actions were taken but the matter will be readdressed in future council meetings.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The North Judson Town Council addressed the topic of skateboarding when they met for their first meeting of the month on Monday.
Former Clerk-Treasurer Donna Henry informed council members that she’s noticed some wear and tear on the performance stage that was unveiled last May and felt that skateboarding and other misdirected recreational activities could be to blame.
Henry stated, “We’ve seen skateboards, scooters, bicycles, almost any recreational thing on wheels on the walls of the stage and I noticed […] that the edging of it is getting really chipped.”
She asked if there was an ordinance in place and recommended putting up some signs by the stage.
Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe said that he was unsure of the specific ordinance but noted that he has seen one on the books and Park Board member Nick Radtke added that there are already signs in the area.
While on the topic of skateboarding, Radtke mentioned that he was recently approached by an individual who was looking to provide the park with a half-pipe.
Radtke explained, “They have a really nice one that they built and they wanted to donate it somewhere in the park, maybe to kind of relieve the stage.”
He continued, “I know the park board is all for it so I guess we need to know if we can.”
Radtke added that he knows liability insurance will factor into the decision and said he was unsure of what the town’s coverage would allow.
Clerk-Treasurer Rowe noted that he will coordinate with their insurance providers at ONI Risk Partners to gather more information about the matter.
In addition to checking into the associated liability, town officials will also need to secure a location for the potential installation.
Town Council President John Rowe stated that there’s an open spot across from the ball fields that would be an ideal location. However, Radtke had another suggestion of where to place it.
He told members, “Just for now, like on the ice rink because the stage is where we’re having the problem. If we put it out there we’re going to have to pour concrete because, I mean, you can’t skateboard on the grass.”
President Rowe noted that officials are planning to put the splash pad in that location so if they place the half-pipe there, it would need to be removed before that project could begin.
He said looking into the possibility of pouring concrete in another area might provide a more long-term solution.
No official actions were taken but the matter will be readdressed in future council meetings.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Alternative Well Plan Presented to North Judson Town Council Members
Posted on January 15, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Project officials are addressing concerns over plans for an above-ground well enclosure at Norwayne Field.
Project Engineer Rob Bellucci from CommonWealth Engineers came before the North Judson Town Council last week with a proposed project amendment.
As a reminder, the Town is moving forward with the addition of an off-site well to address an Indiana Department of Environmental Management requirement. Project officials told members and meeting attendees last Monday that the placement of this well was also stipulated by IDEM.
Originally, there was a plan to place it more out of the way but when IDEM officials came in for a site check, they determined the proposed location wasn’t going to work and specified the well would have to be placed at the current location due to stringent setback requirements.
Since the location cannot be changed this far into the project, Project Manager Belluci coordinated with contractors to come up with another solution. He said they could eliminate the above ground well house and construct a ‘pit-less’ type well that would place 95 percent of the well underground.
He noted that with this version, there would only be a small duct line pipe protruding out of the ground. He added that the option to include a decorative, rock-like feature to disguise the pipe has been incorporated into the amended plan.
Bellucci said that with the plan amendments, the net impact on the project cost was an increase of $21,700.
He added, “We do have sufficient contingency funds built into the job to cover this cost and should the town elect to pursue this option, we would obviously, actively work with the contractors during construction to come up with some other value engineering options to offset this cost.”
The general consensus from the council members who weighed in on the matter was that this was a good solution to the problem but no official actions were taken at the time.
Bellucci specified that the proposed project amendment would not be officially incorporated into the plans until the crews selected to perform the work are under contract.
He said once the construction contracts are signed then change orders can be executed. The change order will only be submitted if council members decide to carry forward with amended plan.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Project officials are addressing concerns over plans for an above-ground well enclosure at Norwayne Field.
Project Engineer Rob Bellucci from CommonWealth Engineers came before the North Judson Town Council last week with a proposed project amendment.
As a reminder, the Town is moving forward with the addition of an off-site well to address an Indiana Department of Environmental Management requirement. Project officials told members and meeting attendees last Monday that the placement of this well was also stipulated by IDEM.
Originally, there was a plan to place it more out of the way but when IDEM officials came in for a site check, they determined the proposed location wasn’t going to work and specified the well would have to be placed at the current location due to stringent setback requirements.
Since the location cannot be changed this far into the project, Project Manager Belluci coordinated with contractors to come up with another solution. He said they could eliminate the above ground well house and construct a ‘pit-less’ type well that would place 95 percent of the well underground.
He noted that with this version, there would only be a small duct line pipe protruding out of the ground. He added that the option to include a decorative, rock-like feature to disguise the pipe has been incorporated into the amended plan.
Bellucci said that with the plan amendments, the net impact on the project cost was an increase of $21,700.
He added, “We do have sufficient contingency funds built into the job to cover this cost and should the town elect to pursue this option, we would obviously, actively work with the contractors during construction to come up with some other value engineering options to offset this cost.”
The general consensus from the council members who weighed in on the matter was that this was a good solution to the problem but no official actions were taken at the time.
Bellucci specified that the proposed project amendment would not be officially incorporated into the plans until the crews selected to perform the work are under contract.
He said once the construction contracts are signed then change orders can be executed. The change order will only be submitted if council members decide to carry forward with amended plan.
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Placement of New Well at Norwayne Field Addressed at North Judson Town Council Meeting
Posted on December 18, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Contractors from Peerless Midwest attempted to get an unauthorized head start on the installation of the new well in the Town of North Judson and council members dealt with some concerns about the issue Monday night.
Park Board President John Origer addressed the council and noted that he and board member Rich Akers were quite stunned to find contractors at Norwayne Field without receiving any notice.
He added that park board members have spent the last few decades working to beautify the Town’s focal point and they fear the placement of the 12 by 8 foot, 6-foot-tall, fiberglass well enclosure would be an unflattering addition.
He also said that the proposed placement is right at the bottom of the tobogganing hill so there are safety and liability concerns as well.
Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann mentioned that the current placement was not his idea or the engineer’s idea. They had a different plan where it would be more out of the way but due to the stringent setback requirements which limit where the well can be installed, project officials took the recommendation of representatives from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Project Engineer Rob Bellucci from Commonwealth Engineers noted that the contractors got “eager” about the project and shouldn’t even have been on site yet. He added that they’ve since packed up their equipment and left the area.
While Peerless Midwest was awarded the bid for the project, Bellucci explained that they’re not technically under contract yet since officials are waiting for funding to come through after the first of the year.
Bellucci added that since there is a concern with the present plan that involves an enclosure, he will do some research into placing a “pitless well” there instead.
He said with this design, all the equipment would be installed underground. There would be a minor protrusion, indicating where the well is located but it would be significantly less visible than the above ground option. Horstmann did note that while looking into that option, he discovered it would likely result in an additional cost of approximately $20,000.
The scope of the project is remaining the same, with the ultimate goal of installing a third wel off site
Bellucci said, aside from some additional paperwork and the possibility of needing to have the IDEM construction permit amended, there shouldn’t be a problem with shifting the plan to accommodate this new request.
The project engineer plans to bring in additional information as well as some cost estimates for the council members to consider at their first meeting in the New Year on Monday, January 7th.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Contractors from Peerless Midwest attempted to get an unauthorized head start on the installation of the new well in the Town of North Judson and council members dealt with some concerns about the issue Monday night.
Park Board President John Origer addressed the council and noted that he and board member Rich Akers were quite stunned to find contractors at Norwayne Field without receiving any notice.
He added that park board members have spent the last few decades working to beautify the Town’s focal point and they fear the placement of the 12 by 8 foot, 6-foot-tall, fiberglass well enclosure would be an unflattering addition.
He also said that the proposed placement is right at the bottom of the tobogganing hill so there are safety and liability concerns as well.
Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann mentioned that the current placement was not his idea or the engineer’s idea. They had a different plan where it would be more out of the way but due to the stringent setback requirements which limit where the well can be installed, project officials took the recommendation of representatives from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Project Engineer Rob Bellucci from Commonwealth Engineers noted that the contractors got “eager” about the project and shouldn’t even have been on site yet. He added that they’ve since packed up their equipment and left the area.
While Peerless Midwest was awarded the bid for the project, Bellucci explained that they’re not technically under contract yet since officials are waiting for funding to come through after the first of the year.
Bellucci added that since there is a concern with the present plan that involves an enclosure, he will do some research into placing a “pitless well” there instead.
He said with this design, all the equipment would be installed underground. There would be a minor protrusion, indicating where the well is located but it would be significantly less visible than the above ground option. Horstmann did note that while looking into that option, he discovered it would likely result in an additional cost of approximately $20,000.
The scope of the project is remaining the same, with the ultimate goal of installing a third wel off site
Bellucci said, aside from some additional paperwork and the possibility of needing to have the IDEM construction permit amended, there shouldn’t be a problem with shifting the plan to accommodate this new request.
The project engineer plans to bring in additional information as well as some cost estimates for the council members to consider at their first meeting in the New Year on Monday, January 7th.
Monday, November 19, 2018
11/30 Tree Lighting @ Norwayne Field
Tree decorating at Norwayne Field is underway. We currently have 1 large maple available for anyone still wanting a tree. Lighting will be on Friday, November 30, at 6 PM. 🌳
Friday, October 5, 2018
The North Judson Officials Consider the Possibility of Including a Live Stream on Town Website
Posted on October 5, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
A template has been selected and the North Judson Town website is currently being personalized.
At this week’s town council meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe informed the members that he’s been coordinating with Brian Pinson from SpiderByte IT about the ongoing project.
He has sent in some panoramic-style photos of the town and at Monday’s meeting, Town Photographer Peggy Bohac took pictures of the council members. Those will be submitted to Pinson so they can also be included on the website.
Rowe mentioned that town officials may want to consider creating a new logo that will be featured on the site. He said they also have the option to work off of their current one and just make some updates.
Rowe added that there is a chance that they could also potentially have a live feed overlooking Norwayne Field streaming on the website 24/7.
He said the president of Fourway Computer Products, Roland Houin, approached a park board representative about the possibility of installing a camera while doing technology upgrades on the water tower.
As a reminder, Fourway took over for N.I.T Line and was permitted to update the town’s internet equipment to improve speed and expand coverage.
Rowe explained that the Town would need to purchase the camera itself but Fourway would cover the installation and streaming costs. Rowe said that further research will be done to determine how much the camera would cost.
Rowe indicted in addition to being a neat feature for the website, this camera could serve as an added security measure.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
A template has been selected and the North Judson Town website is currently being personalized.
At this week’s town council meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe informed the members that he’s been coordinating with Brian Pinson from SpiderByte IT about the ongoing project.
He has sent in some panoramic-style photos of the town and at Monday’s meeting, Town Photographer Peggy Bohac took pictures of the council members. Those will be submitted to Pinson so they can also be included on the website.
Rowe mentioned that town officials may want to consider creating a new logo that will be featured on the site. He said they also have the option to work off of their current one and just make some updates.
Rowe added that there is a chance that they could also potentially have a live feed overlooking Norwayne Field streaming on the website 24/7.
He said the president of Fourway Computer Products, Roland Houin, approached a park board representative about the possibility of installing a camera while doing technology upgrades on the water tower.
As a reminder, Fourway took over for N.I.T Line and was permitted to update the town’s internet equipment to improve speed and expand coverage.
Rowe explained that the Town would need to purchase the camera itself but Fourway would cover the installation and streaming costs. Rowe said that further research will be done to determine how much the camera would cost.
Rowe indicted in addition to being a neat feature for the website, this camera could serve as an added security measure.
Monday, September 24, 2018
North Judson Officials Receive Initial Design Plan for Proposed Splash Pad
Posted on September 24, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Plans are coming together for the potential splash pad at Norwayne Field. Councilman James Young shared some details from a preliminary design plan that was provided to him by Vortex Aquatic Structures.
The splash pad in the design would encompass the entire concrete slab that already exists at Norwayne Field. It would utilize about 69 gallons of water per minute and have 21 flush mount water fixtures.
The splash pad would not be running the entire time that it’s on. Instead, there would be something in place for kids to activate in order to get the water going.
To get the cost down to the figure that the Town proposed, the potential lighting fixtures were scrapped from the plan. The quote provided was for $60,000, which was the maximum amount that town officials said they were willing to pay for the recreational water feature.
Young said that Vortex representative Bill Smith will be present at their next meeting to answer any questions that the council may have.
To download the proposal provided to the council members click the link below:
Vortex Aquatics Structures – North Judson Splash Pad Design Plan
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Plans are coming together for the potential splash pad at Norwayne Field. Councilman James Young shared some details from a preliminary design plan that was provided to him by Vortex Aquatic Structures.
The splash pad in the design would encompass the entire concrete slab that already exists at Norwayne Field. It would utilize about 69 gallons of water per minute and have 21 flush mount water fixtures.
The splash pad would not be running the entire time that it’s on. Instead, there would be something in place for kids to activate in order to get the water going.
To get the cost down to the figure that the Town proposed, the potential lighting fixtures were scrapped from the plan. The quote provided was for $60,000, which was the maximum amount that town officials said they were willing to pay for the recreational water feature.
Young said that Vortex representative Bill Smith will be present at their next meeting to answer any questions that the council may have.
To download the proposal provided to the council members click the link below:
Vortex Aquatics Structures – North Judson Splash Pad Design Plan
Thursday, August 9, 2018
North Judson Town Council Considers the Possibility a Splash Pad at Norwayne Field
Posted on August 9, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Some questions were raised when the possibility of installing a splash pad at Norwayne Field was brought up at Monday night’s North Judson Town Council meeting.
Councilman James Young told members that in an effort to find something that could draw young families to the area while simultaneously giving local kids something to do, a few town officials recently met with a representative from the company Vortex Aquatic Structures.
He said the options they looked into were similar to Valparaiso’s splash pad.
He explained, “It’s flush mount so we wouldn’t have fixtures sticking out of the ground. It’d be more like one solid fixture they would touch, it would kick the splash pad on, they could go play in it for three or four minutes and it would switch itself off until someone touched it again.”
He added that this type could be equipped with LED lights that could flash in different colors. Young said that would be a nice addition during events that are held at Norwayne in the evening.
Young said there were two different flush mount versions that the representative provided them with. The first version would pump 74.5 gallons of water per minute and the equipment would cost around $41,000. The second version presented to the council would pump 69 gallons of water per minute and cost $61,000.
There were other options that would allow the recirculation of water. Those would cost more up front but could potentially save money in the long run since the water would be recycled.
Councilman John Rowe said the proposed placement is an unused slab of concrete that sits behind the library building currently. Town Superintendent Marshall Horstman noted that there isn’t a sewer line near there, so additional work would need to be conducted in order to hook it up to the nearest line on Keller Avenue.
Members mentioned that currently, there are North Judson residents who venture out of town to use these types of structures elsewhere, so there is an apparent appeal.
They also noted that grant funding is available for these types of projects so those funds could potentially be used for installation costs or maintenance. Councilman Young added that he’s also spoken with a few different businesses who expressed an interest in funding the project.
One of the main concerns raised was about how much money it would cost to increase water usage and the impact it would have on residents. Members asked Superintendent Horstmann to run some figures to see what the long-term effects would be.
Additionally, members thought it would be a good idea to have a representative from Vortex come to a meeting to provide some additional information and to answer any questions that town officials or citizens may have.
Officials are still in the preliminary stages of considering this possibility and nothing is set in stone. They will soon be considering the budget for 2019 so they will be looking into the feasibility of such a structure and whether or not this could be tackled next year or if it would have to wait.
No official actions were taken Monday night but the topic will be revisited in future meetings.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Some questions were raised when the possibility of installing a splash pad at Norwayne Field was brought up at Monday night’s North Judson Town Council meeting.
Councilman James Young told members that in an effort to find something that could draw young families to the area while simultaneously giving local kids something to do, a few town officials recently met with a representative from the company Vortex Aquatic Structures.
He said the options they looked into were similar to Valparaiso’s splash pad.
He explained, “It’s flush mount so we wouldn’t have fixtures sticking out of the ground. It’d be more like one solid fixture they would touch, it would kick the splash pad on, they could go play in it for three or four minutes and it would switch itself off until someone touched it again.”
He added that this type could be equipped with LED lights that could flash in different colors. Young said that would be a nice addition during events that are held at Norwayne in the evening.
Young said there were two different flush mount versions that the representative provided them with. The first version would pump 74.5 gallons of water per minute and the equipment would cost around $41,000. The second version presented to the council would pump 69 gallons of water per minute and cost $61,000.
There were other options that would allow the recirculation of water. Those would cost more up front but could potentially save money in the long run since the water would be recycled.
Councilman John Rowe said the proposed placement is an unused slab of concrete that sits behind the library building currently. Town Superintendent Marshall Horstman noted that there isn’t a sewer line near there, so additional work would need to be conducted in order to hook it up to the nearest line on Keller Avenue.
Members mentioned that currently, there are North Judson residents who venture out of town to use these types of structures elsewhere, so there is an apparent appeal.
They also noted that grant funding is available for these types of projects so those funds could potentially be used for installation costs or maintenance. Councilman Young added that he’s also spoken with a few different businesses who expressed an interest in funding the project.
One of the main concerns raised was about how much money it would cost to increase water usage and the impact it would have on residents. Members asked Superintendent Horstmann to run some figures to see what the long-term effects would be.
Additionally, members thought it would be a good idea to have a representative from Vortex come to a meeting to provide some additional information and to answer any questions that town officials or citizens may have.
Officials are still in the preliminary stages of considering this possibility and nothing is set in stone. They will soon be considering the budget for 2019 so they will be looking into the feasibility of such a structure and whether or not this could be tackled next year or if it would have to wait.
No official actions were taken Monday night but the topic will be revisited in future meetings.
Friday, June 1, 2018
Calling All Kids for the Chalkin’ with Cops Event in North Judson Tomorrow
Posted on June 1, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The North Judson Police Department is hosting a special event tomorrow to give local children a chance to bond with the officers who serve and protect the community.
The “Chalkin’ With Cops” event will be held from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday at Norwayne Field on the sidewalk near the Police Department.
At the last council meeting, Town Marshal Kelly Fisher shared a little bit about the event.
She told town council members, “We’re going to invite kids to come up to the park area with sidewalk chalk to color it and give the kids a chance to get out and mingle with the officers.”
Marshal Fisher added that she discussed the event with the park board prior to scheduling it they provided their approval since the chalk art will be temporary and will wash off with the first rain.
Chalk will be provided but families are free to bring along their own as well. If you have any questions, you can contact the North Judson Police Department at 772-5914.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
The North Judson Police Department is hosting a special event tomorrow to give local children a chance to bond with the officers who serve and protect the community.
The “Chalkin’ With Cops” event will be held from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday at Norwayne Field on the sidewalk near the Police Department.
At the last council meeting, Town Marshal Kelly Fisher shared a little bit about the event.
She told town council members, “We’re going to invite kids to come up to the park area with sidewalk chalk to color it and give the kids a chance to get out and mingle with the officers.”
Marshal Fisher added that she discussed the event with the park board prior to scheduling it they provided their approval since the chalk art will be temporary and will wash off with the first rain.
Chalk will be provided but families are free to bring along their own as well. If you have any questions, you can contact the North Judson Police Department at 772-5914.
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
5/5/2018 Norwayne Field Movies in the Park
Join us for the 2018 Movies in the Park Series!
The May Movie is Justice League, sponsored by Bill Dulin. We will start the movie at approximately dusk (7:30 pm).
The May Movie is Justice League, sponsored by Bill Dulin. We will start the movie at approximately dusk (7:30 pm).
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Updates at Norwayne Field Discussed During North Judson Town Council Meeting
Posted on March 20, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Big changes are happening at Norwayne Field in North Judson.
At last night’s town council meeting Park Board representative Nick Radke informed members that the band shell has been fully assembled. He added that additional lighting and stonework is pending. He also thanked Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann for all his assistance with the assembly.
In other news, Schambers Masonry completed the repair work that needed to be done to the brick wall that runs along highway 10. The company also took care of a couple additional minor repairs that needed to be made the existing stage and the concrete bleachers.
Back in December, Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe stated that the wall was in desperate need of repairs as many spots had stones missing and portions were crumbling.
At the end of 2017, the town encumbered leftover building improvement funds to help cover costs. Clerk-Treasurer Rowe initially anticipated the repair project to be around $6,700. However, the town ended up saving over $800 as the repairs came in at a total cost of $5,885.
Town Council members voted unanimously to pay Schambers Masonry for the repair work they completed at Norwayne Field.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Big changes are happening at Norwayne Field in North Judson.
At last night’s town council meeting Park Board representative Nick Radke informed members that the band shell has been fully assembled. He added that additional lighting and stonework is pending. He also thanked Town Superintendent Marshall Horstmann for all his assistance with the assembly.
In other news, Schambers Masonry completed the repair work that needed to be done to the brick wall that runs along highway 10. The company also took care of a couple additional minor repairs that needed to be made the existing stage and the concrete bleachers.
Back in December, Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe stated that the wall was in desperate need of repairs as many spots had stones missing and portions were crumbling.
At the end of 2017, the town encumbered leftover building improvement funds to help cover costs. Clerk-Treasurer Rowe initially anticipated the repair project to be around $6,700. However, the town ended up saving over $800 as the repairs came in at a total cost of $5,885.
Town Council members voted unanimously to pay Schambers Masonry for the repair work they completed at Norwayne Field.
Friday, January 26, 2018
Bandshell to be Placed on Stage at Norwayne Field
North Judson Park and Recreation Board:
Twenty-five years ago, the concrete performance stage at Norwayne Field was poured on what was once the town baseball field. Even back then, the plan was to eventually place a bandshell or roof over the stage. Now in 2018, that dream will finally become a reality.
Through the generosity of the North Judson Community Center Fund, the Park Fun Day Committee, and the Park Beautification Fund, a laminated wood bandshell has been purchased from RCP Shelters in Stuart, Florida. The 40 by 20 foot structure cost $20,450 and is due to arrive next week. The stage cover will look very similar to the one at Wythogan Park in Knox.
We hope to begin construction as soon as the weather permits, and have it completed well before the Mint Festival, and even before our summer movies at Norwayne resume in May. Approximately $5000 more is needed to cover construction costs, shingles, and concrete. At that point, we will have a roof, but still lack aesthetic improvements of lighting, stonework, and landscaping. To that end, we will be applying for grants, and also accepting donations from anyone interested in seeing this become an attractive addition to our community.
Contributions can be made to the Park Beautification Fund in care of Sue Dolezal, 3987 W. Third St, North Judson 46366.
Twenty-five years ago, the concrete performance stage at Norwayne Field was poured on what was once the town baseball field. Even back then, the plan was to eventually place a bandshell or roof over the stage. Now in 2018, that dream will finally become a reality.
Through the generosity of the North Judson Community Center Fund, the Park Fun Day Committee, and the Park Beautification Fund, a laminated wood bandshell has been purchased from RCP Shelters in Stuart, Florida. The 40 by 20 foot structure cost $20,450 and is due to arrive next week. The stage cover will look very similar to the one at Wythogan Park in Knox.
We hope to begin construction as soon as the weather permits, and have it completed well before the Mint Festival, and even before our summer movies at Norwayne resume in May. Approximately $5000 more is needed to cover construction costs, shingles, and concrete. At that point, we will have a roof, but still lack aesthetic improvements of lighting, stonework, and landscaping. To that end, we will be applying for grants, and also accepting donations from anyone interested in seeing this become an attractive addition to our community.
Contributions can be made to the Park Beautification Fund in care of Sue Dolezal, 3987 W. Third St, North Judson 46366.
Friday, December 29, 2017
North Judson Town Council Approves Encumbrance for Norwayne Field Wall Repairs
Posted on December 29, 2017
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Council members encumbered funds for repairs to the wall at Norwayne Field when they met Tuesday night. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe explained that the wall that runs along Highway 10 is missing stones in some spots and there are places where it is crumbling.
A total of $4,400 that was left over from building improvements was encumbered to pay Chamber Masonry for work on the Norwayne Field wall. According to Rowe, the entire project is estimated to cost around $6,700. Clerk-Treasurer Rowe added that though it will not pay for the entire project, the encumbered funds will offset a good portion of the reconstruction costs.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
North Judson Town Council members encumbered funds for repairs to the wall at Norwayne Field when they met Tuesday night. Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe explained that the wall that runs along Highway 10 is missing stones in some spots and there are places where it is crumbling.
A total of $4,400 that was left over from building improvements was encumbered to pay Chamber Masonry for work on the Norwayne Field wall. According to Rowe, the entire project is estimated to cost around $6,700. Clerk-Treasurer Rowe added that though it will not pay for the entire project, the encumbered funds will offset a good portion of the reconstruction costs.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
9/2/2017 Movies in the Park - A Dog's Purpose
From the Facebook page of the Town of North Judson:
Saturday, September 2nd will be the last "Movie in the Park" for this year. A Dog's Purpose is the movie that will be shown and it begins at 8pm. Thank you again to the Starke County Young Professionals Group for bringing the movies to Norwayne Field.
"A Dog's Purpose"
A devoted dog (Josh Gad) discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable pooch develops an unbreakable bond with a kindred spirit named Ethan (Bryce Gheisar). As the boy grows older and comes to a crossroad, the dog once again comes back into his life to remind him of his true self.
Saturday, September 2nd will be the last "Movie in the Park" for this year. A Dog's Purpose is the movie that will be shown and it begins at 8pm. Thank you again to the Starke County Young Professionals Group for bringing the movies to Norwayne Field.
"A Dog's Purpose"
A devoted dog (Josh Gad) discovers the meaning of its own existence through the lives of the humans it teaches to laugh and love. Reincarnated as multiple canines over the course of five decades, the lovable pooch develops an unbreakable bond with a kindred spirit named Ethan (Bryce Gheisar). As the boy grows older and comes to a crossroad, the dog once again comes back into his life to remind him of his true self.
Friday, August 25, 2017
8/26/2017 Double Feature Night @ Norwayne Field - Trolls/The Shallows
Starke County CAN is showing a Double Feature at Norwayne Field this Saturday evening, August 26. Trolls will be shown again (hopefully in its entirety this time😀), followed by The Shallows. We will have an earlier start time of 7 PM or as soon as it is dark enough. Pass the word!
Thursday, August 17, 2017
8/20/2017 Free Pre-WoodStarke Concert
FREE CONCERT to show off some talent of WoodStarke. PS-150, June Bros., and one other band will be preforming. 1
2-4pm on Sunday August 20 in the Norwayne Field amphitheater in Downtown North Judson.
2-4pm on Sunday August 20 in the Norwayne Field amphitheater in Downtown North Judson.
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
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