Step towards better mental health

Mental health is complex and has a large influence on how we think, feel and act during daily tasks. What many people don’t know is that mental health also affects our ability to cope with stress, deal with challenges and build relationships. Being emotionally and mentally healthy takes work which doesn’t just happen overnight.

Having a solid foundation in your mental health doesn’t mean you never experience bad times or heavy emotions as these are all normal parts of life. Individuals who feel more mentally resilient have an easier time bouncing back from hardship, adversity and trauma. Their resilience will help them be less afraid of new experiences or uncertainty. When a problem doesn’t look easy to solve, they are able to take a step back and find a solution. A major step towards improving your mental health is giving your- self the space you need to grow and incorporating self-care into your everyday life. This means taking time to do things that improve your physical and mental well-being. This could be taking a walk, prioritizing your sleep or eating a regular meal.

While these tasks may seem like normal every day activities, we often neglect these things when our mental health isn’t being prioritized. The small acts you do every day can lead to an improvement in your mental health.

Foundation awards over $181,000 in grants to organizations serving Kosciusko

The Kosciusko Community Foundation announced more than $181,000 in grants to 18 organizations serving Kosciusko County.

These grants provide support to a wide range of initiatives, including a countywide transportation survey to be conducted by Community Transportation Network.

CTN is a community transportation system based in Fort Wayne. “The transit landscape has changed a lot over the last 20 years,” said Justin Clupper, executive director at CTN. “Now is the time to understand new and emerging transit needs across our region.”

The transportation assessment takes a close look at the needs of Kosciusko County and 10 additional counties. Any resident of the 11-county area is welcome to take the survey, especially those with transportation needs.

Those wishing to participate in the survey may go to surveymonkey.com/r/NEI_Transit_Survey.

“For seniors and people with disabilities, a lack of dependable, affordable transportation is a life-changing barrier,” said Clupper. The same is true for families, early learners, rural community residents and employees. “The assessment will help us understand what is working well, what isn’t and how we can cre- ate a more efficient transit system throughout the region,” he added.

CTN applied for and received a community funds grant from the community foundation this spring. The grant enables CTN to connect with and hear directly from Kosciusko County residents.

Seventeen additional organizations received Community Fund grants this spring:

• Cardinal Services, Inc. of Indiana.

• Chautauqua-Wawasee; Classic Arts Programs, Inc.

• Curriculum Opportunities and Resources for Educators, also known as CORE.

• Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Inc.

• Grace College & Seminary.

• Kate’s Kart, Inc.

• Kosciusko Community Senior Services.

• Kosciusko Leadership Academy.

• LifeTouch Ministries & Counseling Center.

• Little Lambs Preschool/Daycare Ministry, Inc.

• Presby Preschool.

• Science Central, Inc.

• Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation.

• Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, Inc.

• Wawasee High School.

• WNIT 34 Michiana

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“The Community Funds July grant cycle is quickly approaching,” said Alex Hall, vice president of programs at the community foundation. The application deadline is 4:30 p.m. July 1.

“We encourage organizations serving Kosciusko County to apply. If you’re not sure your need fits our grant criteria, don’t hesitate to reach out,” Hall added.

For more information about grants available through the community foundation, visit kcfoundation.org/grants or call (574) 267-1901.

SS: IN THE KOSCIUSKO CIRCUIT COURT I CAUSE NUMBER: 43C01-2306-MI-000040 IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME JACOB ANDREW SCHROEDER By JILL ANN SCHROEDER and DAVID WAYNE SCHROEDER, his next-of-friend

SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jill Schroeder and David Schroeder have filed a Petition in the Kosciusko Circuit Court to change the name of her son, Jacob Andrew Schroeder, to Venn Aurora Schroeder, said Petition having been filed on the 12th day of June, 2023.

Elkhart, are the parents of a daughter, Goldie Sue, born at 9:04 p.m. June 24, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 5.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

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Wendell and Phyllis (Martin) Martin, Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Lydia Janelle, born at 4:44 a.m. June 26, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Kosciusko Circuit Court has set said Petition for hearing on the 11th day of August, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. before said Court in the Kosciusko County Circuit Court, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw, Indiana. Pursuant to I.C. 34-28-2-3, et seq., anyone having an interest in this matter has a right to file an objection to this Petition and to appear at the hearing.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court on this 12th day of June, 2023.

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Cardinal Services announced Tuesday, June 27, it has officially gifted the old Jomac building at 1624 E. Winona Ave. to Fellowship Missions.

Cardinal engaged in numerous discussions with Fellowship Missions, which conveyed a hope to broaden and enhance its range of services. The discussions culminated in a partnership and an agreement between the two local nonprofits to enhance the Winona Avenue corridor by undertaking a cleanup project.

According to Eric Lane, director of Fellowship Missions, the group’s plans to expand include family housing and employment assistance.

“Currently, if dad comes in with his family, he must stay in another location, which has a negative, long-term impact on the family,” said Lane. “By keeping them together, we hope to strengthen that family going forward.”

“Cardinal Services is happy we have been able to create this wonderful partnership with Fellowship Missions and make this happen,” said Vickie Lootens, executive director of Cardinal Services. “We have a strong and growing relationship with Fellowship Missions. In fact, several people who participate in our programs also volunteer at Fellowship Missions. This is a highlyvalued partnership.”

Lootens added that Cardinal and Fellowship Missions will grow their collaborative efforts in the employment arena, where Cardinal already has a robust workforce development program that assists individuals with disabilities in finding gainful employment in the community.

Meanwhile, Cardinal Services continues the renovation of its building across the street from Jomac and Fellowship Missions, at 504 N. Bay Drive. This week, long-awaited steel beams arrived for the new addition, meaning the new construction part of the renovation will now begin. Renovations inside the building have been ongoing for nearly a year, with services continuing uninterrupted. The project is on schedule for completion next summer.

Why is there foam in my river?

You’ve seen foam forming near ocean shores, but how about in our local lakes and streams?

The foam can be a concerning sight if you are unaware of its origin. The cause of this natural occurrence is sometimes assumed to be a pollutant, like laundry detergent.

Read on to learn how to identify natural river foam.

Surprisingly, foam is usually not from soaps or other manmade chemicals. If not laundry detergent, what is the real cause of foam? The answer is rather simple: decomposing plants.

When plants die and begin to break down, oils are released and rainwater carries them into lakes and streams.

However, rainwater also collects organic matter on its way to a lake or stream.

Similar to making tea, the water passes through the soil and absorbs the organic matter, darkening like a cup of tea. Plant oils and nutrients reach the water where they float and mix on the surface.

Foam can accumulate where the flow is less or where branches block the flow of water.

These plant materials can also change the physical nature of water.

Dissolved organic carbon is a compound found in this mix of decomposed matter.

DOC acts as a surfactant, breaking the surface tension of water.

A common example of a surfactant is soap, and similar to soap,

Changes coming for 2023 BBQ and Brew Fest

There are changes for the 2023 BBQ and Brew Fest, which benefits Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County. The event is moving to the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen and will take place, beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5.

“The fairgrounds provide more space for the event and a central location in Elkhart County,” said Amanda Schutz, event organizer for Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County. “We’re excited for what’s in store this year and can’t wait to have people join us.” light texture, not sticky to the touch, and is tinted brown. This color is caused by tannin, a substance that also gives wood its brown color.

DOC facilitates bubble formation as water is agitated.

Wind and wave action introduce air into the organically enriched water, creating tiny air bubbles that collect along the shoreline or in low-flow areas.

Although foam production is a natural process, in some cases, it can be a product of pollution.

Natural foam usually has a fishy or earthy scent, whereas pollutants typically have a smell indicative of their source.

Goshen Health recently launched a mobile garden project with grant funding from the Indiana Department of Health to increase access to healthy foods in vulnerable areas. The seven garden units are equipped with basic materials and tools needed to successfully start container gardening — pots, soil, seeds, plants, hand tools and more.

“We’re excited to lead the mobile garden project, access to healthy food is so important and gardening is a valuable skillset,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and chief executive officer. “This is a prime example of how working together can lead to a big impact. We are grateful for the many partners that made this project possible.”

To launch the project, Goshen Health partnered with several organizations. Goshen College public health students helped identify and interview potential garden sites. Alpha Lumber and R. Yoder Construction built and donated rolling garden carts to assure ease in transport and storage. Purdue Extension Elkhart County helped pair each site with a Master Gardener to serve as a resource for that site.

Current mobile garden locations include: Riverside Terrace, Rosedale High Rise, Stratford Commons, The Village Empowerment Center, The Post, McNaughton Park, and North Webster Community Center.

Musical performances will feature two new bands: Blammo, which performs popular songs from the 1960s to today and The 1985, an 1980s tribute band.

People who attend can taste burgers prepared by more than a dozen local teams representing businesses and organizations from around the county, cast votes for their favorite burger in the 2023 Grill Masters Burger Competition and enjoy craft beer from local brewers. The festival will include a child-safe, alcoholfree zone with activities throughout the day, including an evening outdoor big-screen movie. Advanced VIP wristbands allow access to all entertainment, food and drinks. They are $75 for adults, $40 for designated drivers, $20 for students, and children 12 and under are free. Tickets and more information are available at www.bbqbrewfest.com.

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Many man-made substances, like sewage, cleaning products, and fertilizers, can end up in area lakes. Each of these substances have the same bubble-forming properties as decomposing plants. You can differentiate naturally occurring and synthetic foam by these characteristics: color, scent, texture and proximity to a possible pollution source.

Tannin is a natural substance that also gives wood its brown color. Synthetic materials will often form a sticky foam with a pure white color (although color can be affected by debris).

Natural foam typically is a

If you see foam you believe to be unnatural, consider the body of water and the possible surroundings that could be contributing pollutants.

Next time you see brown foam piling up on the shoreline, remember: even though it can look unpleasant, it’s likely a natural product of decomposing plant matter.

If you would like to decrease man-made foams in local lakes and streams, avoid using synthetic chemicals on outdoor surfaces. If you have a septic tank, be sure that it is well maintained.

This article came from The Lilly Center For Lakes and Streams.