Archives: Episodes

Karen Stanley, a member of the Rensselaer Urban Forestry Council (RUFC), and grant writer for the organization, talks about receiving a sizeable grant to plant trees and to have a computerized inventory of the location of the trees.  She also talks about the founding and the purpose of the RUFC, and that any trees planted must be on city property

Educator Carmen Fortney talks about several activities planned, also 4H Enrollment, an Open House and Fall Festival taking place in November, and more!

Wreaths Across America, places wreaths upon veteran's graves in more than 4600 participating locations. including Rensselaer, Jasper County, Wheatfield, and for the first time, the DeMotte area. Chair for the event there and a member of the DeMotte American Legion Auxiliary #440, is Carla Jarrette.  We spoke with her about preparing for the day and the day itself.

Jasper County Emergency Management Director Karen Wilson, talks about items needed for victims of Hurricane Helene, in Yancy County, North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee.  There are drop points  the next few days in Rensselaer and DeMotte.  Karen talks about those drop points, the days they are open and the times.  She also talks about businesses, organizations and students helping out.

Educator for Purdue Extension in Newton County, Deb Arsenau, talks about funding from grants for the Domestic Arts Restoration Project at the Newton County Fairgrounds, and also for the new park project in Morocco.  Deb also talks about various important meetings and dates for upcoming events

Election day is Tuesday, November 5th here in the US. I had a chance to talk with Dave Crooks from the Jennifer McCormick campaign, the Democratic Candidate for Indiana Governor. If you are a US citizen and registered to vote, please make sure you vote. Whether you vote early or on Election Day, please Vote. Your Vote matters and make sure your voice is heard.

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