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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.
Showing 50 results for Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board.
| ID | 92125 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County parks board seeks input on master plan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Kayakers participating in the Hydro Hustle Adventure Race at the River Preserve County Park |
| Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Page | A1, A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Planning, Community, Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department |
| ID | 64465 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Parks Board Vice President Hines resigns |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 16, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Vice President Tonda Hines, Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Tolson Center |
| ID | 61384 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Plastics enters the pallet industry |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Date | February 18, 2017 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |
| ID | 47510 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Group revives Elkhart Plastics |
| Notes | Co. Pres. Jack Welter |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 24, 2011 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |
| ID | 17789 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Plastics Inc. to house Promens |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 12, 2006 |
| Page | C1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Promens North American Group, Business |
| ID | 1219 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Officials discuss spending |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 14, 2002 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Council, Elkhart County Commissioners, Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |
| ID | 87501 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board Article |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Sep 06, 1987 |
| Subjects | City of Elkhart - Parks & Recreation Department, Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Politics and Government |
| ID | 80595 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Best Promoted By YM Board |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Dec 20, 1974 |
| Subjects | Best, Charles F., YMCA, Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |
| ID | 80591 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Board Informed Of Park Plans |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | William P. Miller; Charles F. Best |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 10, 1974 |
| Page | 9, 10 |
| Subjects | Best, Charles F., Miller, William P., Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Pottawattomi Drive |
| ID | 38333 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park Board Favored In Ruling |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | December 31, 1970 |
| History # | 190o |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Ox Bow County Park |
| ID | 38326 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Winter Shelter Plans Approved For Ox-Bow |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | March 19, 1970 |
| History # | 190m |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Ox Bow County Park |
| ID | 38325 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County Park Board Asks Another Plan For Building At Ox-Bow |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | February 17, 1970 |
| History # | 190m |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Ox Bow County Park |
| ID | 38324 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ox-Bow Park Attractions Numerous |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Picture Caption | Ox Bow County Park shelter; Ox Bow County Park bathrooms under construction |
| Date | January 7, 1970 |
| History # | 190l |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Ox Bow County Park |
| ID | 38323 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County Park Board Has Come A Long Way |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | January 6, 1970 |
| History # | 190l |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |
| ID | 38322 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County Park Board Considering Legal Means For Land Acqusition |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Picture Caption | Lou Trent next to Goshen Pond Dam |
| Date | December 17, 1969 |
| History # | 190l |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Ox Bow County Park, Eminent Domain |
| ID | 38009 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County Given Bonneyville Mill Deed; Lets Contracts |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Picture Caption | Mrs. Chauncey Baldwin, Earl Roose, William Stemm, and Dr. Larry Beachy |
| Date | November 18, 1969 |
| History # | 127h |
| Subjects | Bonneyville Mill, Bonneyville Mill County Park, Elkhart County Michiana Watershed Inc., Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |
| ID | 38321 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ox-Bow County Park Work Continues |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Picture Caption | photo of park, drawing of entrance sign |
| Date | October 30, 1969 |
| History # | 190l |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Ox Bow County Park |
| ID | 38320 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ox-Bow Park contract OKd |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Picture Caption | Future park site; Marion Miller; Identification tag on tree; Elkhart River |
| Date | October 7, 1969 |
| History # | 190k |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Ox Bow County Park |
| ID | 38319 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Start New Park |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Picture Caption | map of park |
| Date | September 30, 1969 |
| History # | 190k |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Ox Bow County Park |
| ID | 38318 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Kleingartner Gets Decision On Park |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | September 16, 1969 |
| History # | 190j |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Kleingartner, E. Frederick, Ox Bow County Park |
| ID | 38316 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Ox-Bow Park New Name For County Home Facility |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | August 19, 1969 |
| History # | 190i |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Ox Bow County Park, Bonneyville Mill County Park, Donations |
| ID | 38317 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Three New Parks Planned For City |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Picture Caption | map |
| Date | August 14, 1969 |
| History # | 190j |
| Page | 17 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Main Street Water Works, Pinewood Park, Island Park |
| ID | 38314 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Kleingartner Combs Park; Plans Use Of Grant Money |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Picture Caption | E. Frederick Kleingartner |
| Date | July 18, 1969 |
| History # | 190i |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Grants, Kleingartner, E. Frederick, Parks |
| ID | 38312 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County Park Unit Ready To Take Over River Land |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | March 18, 1969 |
| History # | 190g |
| Subjects | Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Elkhart River |
| ID | 38313 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County To Go After Federal Funds For Park Site Aquisition |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | February 18, 1969 |
| History # | 190h |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), Parks |
| ID | 93883 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | River Access Park Dept. Job: |
| Notes | Conn Park & Pond Bridge envelope. Incomplete article title |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Dec 10, 1968 |
| Subjects | Conn’s Pond, Weaver, John W. (mayor), Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |
| ID | 78834 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Paul D. Thomas Article |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Paul D. Thomas |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 26, 1968 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Thomas, Paul, Parks, Vandalism |
| ID | 38309 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County Park Improvements Proposed In New Budget |
| Notes | Bonneyville Mill; Ox Bow County Park; Elkhart County Historical Museum; Rush Memorial Center |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | June 19, 1968 |
| History # | 190f |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Elkhart County Michiana Watershed Inc., Renovation, Construction |
| ID | 38311 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park opening delayed |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | June 19, 1968 |
| History # | 190f |
| Subjects | County Road 45, Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |
| ID | 92902 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park Board Says 'No' To Arch Offer |
| Notes | Arch - Elkhart envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Nov 27, 1967 |
| Subjects | Christmas Tree Arch, Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Elkhart Downtown Merchants Association |
| ID | 38303 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | OK Future Park, Recreation Plan For County Home Property Site |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | June 6, 1967 |
| History # | 190 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Elkhart County Commissioners, Development, Community |
| ID | 19000 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart County Park Board Proposal Takes Giant Step |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | June 15, 1966 |
| History # | 116 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Council, Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |
| ID | 38227 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | County Park Board Needed |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | February 4, 1966 |
| History # | 166 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Elkhart County Council |
| ID | 18998 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Plan Head Favors New Park Board |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart County History File |
| Date | February 3, 1966 |
| History # | 166 |
| Subjects | Elkhart County Plan Commission, Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |
| ID | 92748 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park Board Approves JC Leases |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jun 06, 1962 |
| Page | 2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Elkhart Jaycees, Elkhart Parks |
| ID | 92752 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park Workers Ask 9 Cent Pay Increase |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 29, 1962 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Wages, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92750 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park Board, Union To Meet Again |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Mar 14, 1962 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Politics and Government |
| ID | 92751 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park Board Has Election Of Officers |
| Notes | Elkhart Parks & Recreation Department envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 09, 1962 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Politics and Government |
| ID | 78503 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park Board Picks Berkey |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jan 17, 1956 |
| Subjects | Berkey, Harrison P., Elections, Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |
| ID | 78648 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Park Board Post Quit By Lundquist |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Jul 23, 1955 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Elections, Elkhart School Board |
| ID | 78619 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lundquist Named to Park Board: Mayor and Council Members Discuss Vet Home Disposal |
| Notes | Krau Coal Co. envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Feb 08, 1951 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Truth Radio 1340 (see also WTRC-AM), Kiwanis Club, Churches, Methodist |
| ID | 73861 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cara Jean Baldwin |
| Notes | https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/1932/rec/1 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Picture Caption | Second Left to Right) Cara Jean Baldwin of the Elkhart County Park Board and Initiator of Bonneyville Mill Park accepting an award; 8/16/1978 |
| Date | No Date Given |
| Subjects | Baldwin, Cara Jean (Mrs. Chauncey), Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Bonneyville Mill County Park, Awards |
| ID | 73863 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cara Jean Baldwin |
| Notes | https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/1884/rec/3 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Picture Caption | (Second Left to Right) Cara Jean Baldwin of the Elkhart County Park Board and Initiator of Bonneyville Mill Park accepting an award; 8/16/1978 |
| Date | No Date Given |
| Subjects | Baldwin, Cara Jean (Mrs. Chauncey), Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Bonneyville Mill County Park, Awards |
| ID | 73865 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cara Jean Baldwin |
| Notes | https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/1893/rec/5 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Picture Caption | (Far Right) Cara Jean Baldwin of the Elkhart County Park Board and Initiator of Bonneyville Mill Park with map; 3/3/1975 |
| Date | No Date Given |
| Subjects | Baldwin, Cara Jean (Mrs. Chauncey), Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Bonneyville Mill County Park |
| ID | 73868 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cara Jean Baldwin |
| Notes | https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/1878/rec/7 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Picture Caption | Cara Jean Baldwin of the Elkhart County Park Board and Initiator of Bonneyville Mill Park. June 1977 |
| Date | No Date Given |
| Subjects | Baldwin, Cara Jean (Mrs. Chauncey), Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Bonneyville Mill County Park |
| ID | 73874 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cara Jean Baldwin & James Perron |
| Notes | https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/1914/rec/1 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Picture Caption | (Left to Right) Cara Jean Baldwin of the Elkhart County Park Board and Initiator of Bonneyville Mill Park, James P. Perron, (no name); 12/11/1986. |
| Date | No Date Given |
| Subjects | Baldwin, Cara Jean (Mrs. Chauncey), Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Bonneyville Mill County Park, Perron, James (Mayor) |
| ID | 73906 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cara Jean Baldwin |
| Notes | https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/1905/rec/1 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Picture Caption | Cara Jean Baldwin of the Elkhart County Park Board and Initiator of Bonneyville Mill Park. June 1977 |
| Date | No date given |
| Subjects | Baldwin, Cara Jean (Mrs. Chauncey), Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Bonneyville Mill County Park |
| ID | 73907 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cara Jean Baldwin |
| Notes | https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/1935/rec/1 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Picture Caption | Cara Jean Baldwin of the Elkhart County Park Board and Initiator of Bonneyville Mill Park. 1/14/1969. (Mrs. Chauney Baldwin). |
| Date | No date given |
| Subjects | Baldwin, Cara Jean (Mrs. Chauncey), Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Bonneyville Mill County Park |
| ID | 73908 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Cara Jean Baldwin |
| Notes | https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/1890/rec/1 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Picture Caption | Cara Jean Baldwin of the Elkhart County Park Board and Initiator of Bonneyville Mill Park. 6/16/1969 |
| Date | No date given |
| Subjects | Baldwin, Cara Jean (Mrs. Chauncey), Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board, Bonneyville Mill County Park |
| ID | 80642 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Dr. Larry Beachy |
| Notes | https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/isl4/id/2876/rec/1 |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Picture Caption | Head shot of Larry Beachy, Vice Chairman of Parks Board. 1/14/1969 |
| Date | No date given |
| History # | epl_truth_photograph_919 |
| Subjects | Physicians, Elkhart Parks and Recreation Park Board |