Extension offering program on The Brain & Social Connections

Research shows humans are hard-wired to have connections, but we have the most complex ways of demonstrating social behavior.

The brain plays an important part in how we come together and do activities we wouldn’t nor-

Other Recipients

Rebekah Harrison

Marin Hart

Leina Helfers

Tiana Keene

Sara Peugh

Mackenzie Schannep

Abigail Stevens

Trace Stookey

Jackson Stover

Jennifer Straights

Ashton Wade

Noah Wright mally do on our own. As time goes on, we begin to see the cognitive impact social connections have on our brain.

Learn how to stay socially active in your community and what activities provide the greatest connection to others.

Join Emily Christ, Purdue University Extension educator in Health & Human Sciences in Elkhart County, will present this free educational program at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the Bristol Public Library, 505 W Vistula St., Bristol.

If you would like to attend the program, pre-register by calling the Bristol Public Library at (574) 848-7458.

This program and all programs of the Purdue University Extension Service are open to everyone.

Bowen Center honors Kosciusko County community leaders

Bowen Center recently celebrated three outstanding community members at its 2023 board of directors annual dinner.

The center annually honors outstanding individuals whose work aligns with the center’s mission of strengthening and improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.

The Mental Health and Integrative Care Champion Award was presented to Dr. Tom Edington, retired superintendent of Wawasee Community Schools.

The Distinguished Friend of Bowen Center Award was presented to Harlan Steffen, owner of Steffen Realty and pastor at Lakeside Chapel in Syracuse.

The Doc Bowen Award, named after former Indiana Governor Otis R. Bowen, was presented to Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer.

Each recipient was chosen for their steadfast advocacy for underserved populations, accessible mental and physical health care and their bold leadership in improving the lives of others.

Local students named to dean’s list

The following local students were recently named to the dean’s list of their respective colleges/universities:

Olivet Nazarene University

Silver Lake — Halle Briner

Cedarville University

Nappanee — Benjamin Vincent, Gabrielle Vincent

Warsaw — Lauren Starrett

Winona Lake — Angella Stichter

University Of Evansville

Warsaw — Bianca Jordan, Caitlin Kehler

Harding University

Syracuse — Courtney

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Chore-Time Brock employees “Stuff the Bus” for Animal Welfare League

The generous and caring employees at Chore-Time Brock and CTB Corporate held a two-day “Stuff the Bus” donation event for the nonprofit Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County.

The event was organized by Michael Mettham and Maureen Kuhns from CTB. Almost $2,200 worth of cat and dog food, laundry detergent and a large variety pet supplies were donated.

“April was a record-breaking month with 194 intakes, of which 170 where cats and kittens. As you can imagine, this takes a toll on our budget. AWL must fundraise to support our beautiful nonprofit shelter that many cats and dogs of Kosciusko County temporarily call home,” said Executive Director Tonya Blanchard.

“This time of year is when our passionate team and board of directors roll up their sleeves to get creative when we have so many kittens come in the front door. Sadly, we see this on a weekly ba- sis for what we call kitten season or ‘Kitty Palooza’ in AWL terms.

“The stuff the bus program is a wonderful way for a business to help us out with the supplies we need to keep going. ChoreTime Brock’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ twoday event brought in an amazing amount of donations for our furry family. We can’t begin to thank them enough.

“We welcome everyone in Kosciusko County to stop in and take a tour or walk some dogs or snuggle some of our kittens. We currently have 324 pets in our care,” said Blanchard.

“CTB was excited to have the opportunity to host this event and help the Animal Welfare League,” said Mettham, director of benefits, compensation & HRIS.

“Tonya, John and the whole AWL staff do amazing work for the county. We’re thrilled CTB employees stepped up like they did and truly stuffed the bus.”

The Animal Welfare League provides all-important services for all of Kosciusko County. For a second year in a row, AWL had a 97.7% save rate for pets in their care. Last year they also experienced a 28.3% increase in pet intakes, totaling 1,664 pets. This increase added 367 additional pets over the 2021 intakes.

“What an amazing group at CTB to host this event for AWL,” said John Lantz, AWL board president “We are very thankful for their partnership and support. Our special thanks to Mike Kissane.”

AWL encourages you to come and spend time socializing the pets at the shelter, which is located at 1048 S. 325E, Pierceton. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Call ahead for adoption appointments at (574) 267-3008.

To make a donation to the AWL, visit awlwarsaw.com.

TWF welcomes Emma Tynan for summer internship

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The Watershed Foundation is pleased to announce that Emma Tynan of Columbus will be serving as an intern for the local nonprofit organization this summer.

A graduate of Columbus North High School, Tynan is a senior at Indiana University Bloomington, where she is majoring in political science and minoring in environmental science and sustainability studies.

Many of her earliest memories were formed at Lake Tippecanoe, shaping her love of nature and concern for the environment.

“I have a passion for the preservation of Indiana waterways and I am excited about what can be accomplished working with TWF,” Tynan said.

Tynan is working toward a career goal of practicing Environmental Law, a goal inspired at a young age because of time spent with family around lakes and immersed in nature.

Upon her pending graduation from Indiana University in May 2024, she plans to attend law school. During her undergraduate years, she has been a member of Chi Omega Sorority and the Indiana Dance Marathon since 2020. In her free time, Emma enjoys spending time with her family, staying active and traveling as much as possible.

TWF was founded in 1997 to protect and improve water quality in the upper Tippecanoe River Watershed, spanning from Crooked Lake in Whitley County to the Warsaw and Winona Lake area. During the past 26 years, TWF has worked with farmers and lake residents to implement more than 200 water quality im- provement projects. In the last five years, these efforts have prevented more than 1 billion pounds of weeds and algae from growing in area lakes and streams.