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Showing of 57 results for Swimming Pools.
| ID | 101331 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pool renovation tabled over revenue doubts |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Shanklin Pool |
| Date | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Shanklin Park, Swimming Pools, Goshen Common Council, Budget, Goshen City |
| ID | 100781 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen advances $14M bond for pool despite uncertainty |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Shanklin Park, Swimming Pools, Goshen Common Council, Leichty, Gina (Goshen Mayor) |
| ID | 75753 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | No pool a problem for Jimtown |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Nate Dean |
| Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Page | A10 |
| Subjects | Jimtown High School, Swimming, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 63799 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Aquatics and Fitness Center construction on schedule |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Construction site |
| Date | April 20, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Air Show, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 62970 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Aquatic center project moves forward |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Partially constructed center; Pete McCown, Dianne Benko, Sharon Liegl, Christine Helgeson, Shelley Moore; Aerial lifts |
| Date | December 5, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Air Show, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 62460 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Aquatics center needs $2 million |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Pete McCown |
| Date | September 12, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Young Women’s Christian Organization, Swimming Pools, Community Center, Fund Raising |
| ID | 61670 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | $2M grant OK'd for aquatic center parking |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Rendering of facility |
| Date | April 5, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Air Show, Swimming Pools, Grants, Parking |
| ID | 61627 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Hearing scheduled on parking lot funding |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Rendering of aquatic center |
| Date | March 30, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Air Show, Swimming Pools, Elkhart Youth and Community Center, Parking |
| ID | 61370 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Aquatic center to open debt free |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Bob Deputy |
| Date | February 16, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Air Show, Swimming Pools, Elkhart Youth and Community Center, Funding |
| ID | 61371 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Center to have economic impact of $4.7M |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | February 16, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Air Show, Swimming Pools, Elkhart Youth and Community Center, Economy |
| ID | 61372 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Game changer' |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Pete McCown, Justine Lightfoot and Carrie Colburn; Dan Cripe |
| Date | February 16, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Air Show, Swimming Pools, Elkhart Youth and Community Center |
| ID | 61364 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'World-class facility' |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Renderings of new aquatics center |
| Date | February 15, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Air Show, Swimming Pools, Elkhart Youth and Community Center, Funding |
| ID | 61365 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Schools embrace $65M aquatic center as money-saving expansion |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Robert Haworth speaking |
| Date | February 15, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Air Show, Swimming Pools, Elkhart Youth and Community Center, Funding |
| ID | 61366 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Closing of former Elkhart youth center all part of aquatic center plan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Tom Housand, Phil Newbold, Shelley Moore, Dan Cripe, Bob Deputy, Pete McCown and Robert Haworth |
| Date | February 15, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Air Show, Swimming Pools, Elkhart Youth and Community Center |
| ID | 61367 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Financial sustainability key to making center a success |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Dan Cripe and Bob Deputy |
| Date | February 15, 2017 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Air Show, Swimming Pools, Elkhart Youth and Community Center |
| ID | 61148 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Demolition derby revs up |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Andre Castillon and Jordan Grove |
| Date | December 29, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Young Men’s Christian Association, Swimming Pools, Community Center, Elkhart Aquatic Center |
| ID | 60972 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Aquatics Center 'bigger than Elvis' |
| Notes | see correction Nov. 18, p. A3 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Tim Neese |
| Date | November 17, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Wrappping Machine Co., Swimming Pools, Community Center, Neese, Tim (Mayor) |
| ID | 60902 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Aquatic Center plans expected by November |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart Youth and Community Center building |
| Date | October 31, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Women's Bowling Association, Swimming Pools, Community Center |
| ID | 60669 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Former pool at Goshen Middle School finds new use |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Old pool |
| Date | September 25, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Goshen Middle School, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 60600 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Goshen MS will dedicate new aquatics center Sunday |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Aquatic Center |
| Date | September 10, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Goshen Middle School, Swimming Pools, Goshen Aquatic Center |
| ID | 60215 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sewer work means plans for aquatic center moving forward |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | 2 of sewer relocation |
| Date | June 22, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Women’s Culture Club, Swimming Pools, Community Center, Sewer System |
| ID | 59601 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New Aquatic Center at Goshen MS opens today |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | March 5, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Goshen Middle School, Swimming Pools, Goshen Aquatic Center |
| ID | 59499 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Aquatic center another stop closer |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Rendering of proposed community center |
| Date | February 17, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Women’s Culture Club, Swimming Pools, Community Center |
| ID | 59392 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Greencroft to pay $10K for use of new pool |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Karla Hernandez-Walton dives into pool |
| Date | January 27, 2016 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Greencroft, Goshen Middle School, Swimming Pools, Goshen Aquatic Center |
| ID | 59313 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Aquatic center almost done |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Goshen Middle School natatorium |
| Date | January 13, 2016 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Goshen Middle School, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 58094 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Parks department will increase security at pool |
| Notes | Pool Renovation Project |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | July 22, 2015 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Pierre Moran Park, Swimming Pools, Robberies |
| ID | 53827 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pool site proposed |
| Notes | Consultants recommend new pool to be built at Goshen Middle School |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 11, 2014 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Goshen Community Schools, Swimming Pools, Goshen Middle School |
| ID | 53332 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Community group to mull location of Goshen pool |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Middle School pool |
| Date | December 10, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Goshen Community Schools, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 52184 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | GHS, GMS work likely to be on November ballot |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | June 11, 2013 |
| Page | A3, A6 |
| Subjects | Goshen Community Schools, Goshen High School, Goshen Middle School, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 52083 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Transport measures get green light |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | May 29, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Buses, Goshen Community Schools, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 51561 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Northridge MS pool to stay open, be refurbished |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | March 7, 2013 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Swimming Pools, Northridge Middle School, Middlebury Community Schools |
| ID | 51544 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Board likely to vote on Northridge MS pool |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of swimmers |
| Date | March 5, 2013 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Swimming Pools, Northridge Middle School, Middlebury Community Schools |
| ID | 51234 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Northridge MS will replace or close pool |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm – Reference Desk |
| Date | January 9, 2013 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Northside Baptist Church, Middlebury Community Schools, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 50716 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | After the college pool closes, where can Goshen go swim? |
| Notes | Pool being closed at end of August |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of pool |
| Date | August 28, 2012 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Goshen College, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 50366 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart, Goshen offer pools, splash parks to stay cool |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of Colleen Correira |
| Date | June 20, 2012 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Swimming Pools, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Goshen Parks and Recreation Department |
| ID | 44177 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Community center gains interest |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 20, 2010 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Government, Goshen City, Goshen Community Center (proposed), Swimming Pools |
| ID | 37732 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cool pools |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos of swimming pools |
| Date | June 1, 2008 |
| Page | E1 |
| Subjects | Pierre Moran TIF District, Swimming Pools, Pierre Moran Park, Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department |
| ID | 17987 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart County Swimming Pool Ordinance |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 23, 2006 |
| Page | C3 |
| Subjects | Swimming Pools, Government, Elkhart County |
| ID | 15413 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Board dives into pool renovation |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 26, 2006 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Pierre Moran Park, Bond Issues, Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 15322 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | School, city may 'pool' ideas |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 18, 2006 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Goshen Community Schools, Goshen Parks and Recreation Department, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 13919 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Board pushes for pool |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 27, 2005 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Middlebury Community Schools, Northridge High School, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 5838 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pool can be saved, for a fee |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of site |
| Date | June 10, 2003 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Goshen Community Schools, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 4496 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Patrons plead for pool to stay open |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 15, 2003 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Goshen Community Schools, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 16854 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Glenn Bontrager: Pool man can't stand watered-down service. |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Glenn Bontrager |
| Date | October 16, 1990 |
| Page | Business Report 2 |
| Subjects | Bontrager Pools, Swimming Pools, Business, Dunlap |
| ID | 82657 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New owners |
| Notes | Backyard Pools envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Richard Zook, Jeffery Heign, Becky Heign |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Oct 06, 1989 |
| Subjects | Business, Swimming Pools, Construction |
| ID | 87499 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Pool admission free for opening day |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Aug 16, 1986 |
| Subjects | Pierre Moran Pool, City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 83666 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bontrager Pools Inc. Picture |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Glenn Bontrager, Don Weir |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 10, 1980 |
| Subjects | Bontrager Pools, Awards, Business, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 83134 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Better Business Bureau Advice: Beware of Out-of-Town Swimming Pool Promoters |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 07, 1979 |
| Subjects | Better Business Bureau of Elkhart County, Fraud, Swimming Pools |
| ID | 83664 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Bontrager Pools Inc. Picture |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Apr 07, 1978 |
| Subjects | Bontrager Pools, Swimming Pools, Business, Buildings |
| ID | 80728 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Swim Pool Tester Quite Legitimate, Says Ames Veep |
| Notes | Myron Rapkin |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 28, 1972 |
| Subjects | Ames Company, Inc., Swimming Pools, Water and Sewer Utilities, Free, Alfred H., Dr. |