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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 15 results for Sustainability.

ID	102607
Title of Article	City names sustainability officer
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Jeff Zavatsky, director of the Elkhart Environmental Center, speaks before the City Council about his new role as the city’s sustainability officer during a meeting Monday at City Hall.
Date	Nov 05, 2025
Page	A1, A6
Subjects	Government, Elkhart City, Elkhart Environmental Center

ID	101760
Title of Article	A more environmentally friendly city
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Lorelei England speaking; Elena Kreuper speaking
Date	Apr 26, 2025
Page	A1, A6
Subjects	Elkhart High School, Climate Change, Sustainability, Elkhart City Council

ID	98485
Title of Article	Colbert Packaging celebrates 65th anniversary
Notes	1511 Lusher Ave., Elkhart
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Charles Colbert, Nancy Colbert; Nancy Colbert MacDougall
Date	Aug 31, 2024
Page	B1, B4
Subjects	Colbert Packaging Corp., Colbert, Charles C., Sustainability

ID	70525
Title of Article	New superintendent lays out vision for parks
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Jamison Czarnecki, Elkhart's new park superintendent, plans to improve spaces like High Dive Park by embracing nature and sustainability
Date	Jul 18, 2020
Page	A1, A2

ID	66477
Title of Article	Luke Gascho is today's vibrant person
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Luke Gascho
Date	January 24, 2020
Page	A5
Subjects	Vibrant Communities, Goshen College, Sustainability

ID	66874
Title of Article	Today's vibrant person is Annette Webb
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Annette Webb
Date	October 26, 2019
Page	C1
Subjects	Vibrant Communities, RAW Sustainable Living, Sustainability, Gardens

ID	65912
Title of Article	Mayoral candidates discuss climate and sustainability
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Rod Roberson and Dave Miller
Date	October 3, 2019
Page	A3
Subjects	Political Campaigns, Roberson, Rod (Mayor), Miller, David (Mayor)

ID	66797
Title of Article	Thor Industries announces National Forest partnership
Notes	National Forest Foundation
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Recreational Vehicle
Date	August 30, 2019
Page	A3
Subjects	Thor Industries Inc., Recreational Vehicle Industry, Donations, Sustainability

ID	65477
Title of Article	Goshen Schools named 'Green Ribbon' School District
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Date	May 24, 2019
Page	A3
Subjects	Goshen Community Schools, United States Department of Education, Sustainability

ID	67115
Title of Article	Earth Day celebration in Elkhart focuses on tree canopy
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Tree planters; Guests; Volunteers
Date	April 28, 2019
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Elkhart Environmental Center, Sustainability, Earth Day Celebration

ID	65375
Title of Article	Keystone RV Co. among four organizations recognized for reducing pollution
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Derek Spier, Mike Keen, Brent Ganger and Steve Cox
Date	April 25, 2019
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Keystone RV Co., Sustainability

ID	65364
Title of Article	Local worm wrangler develops composting service
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	AJ Delgadillo
Date	April 21, 2019
Page	A1, A3
Subjects	Deitch, M. William, Jr., Sustainability

ID	65307
Title of Article	A beneficial burning of land
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Microfilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Volunteers
Date	March 27, 2019
Page	A1
Subjects	Goshen College, Sustainability

ID	62376
Title of Article	Bethany Christian wins national award for sustainability efforts
Source	Elkhart Truth
Location	Ask at Reference Desk
Picture Caption	Onlookers at ceremony celebrating Bethany Christian Schools' selection by U.S. Department of Education as Green Ribbon school; Admission director Sarah Lind speaks during reception; Wind turbine at Be
Date	August 29, 2017
Page	A1, A8
Subjects	Bethany Christian Schools, Awards, Sustainability

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