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ID98270
Title of ArticleCARDBOARD BOATS SET SAIL AT LASALLE BRISTOL POND
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionGoshen Health’s Moana- themed boat leads cardboard boat race; cardboard boat race
DateAug 20, 2024
PageA6


ID89731
Title of ArticleBashor boat-building class to launch skiff
NotesFiddler's Pond; Jay Burt
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionSailboat built by Bashor students
DateJun 08, 2023
PageA1
SubjectsBashor Children’s Home, Boats, Volunteer Work


ID82542
Title of ArticleBoats of cardboard
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBoaters; Boaters
DateAug 20, 2022
PageA1, A6
SubjectsCrossroads United Way, Boats


ID82157
Title of ArticleNew captain at the helm at Barletta
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJeff Haradine and Bill Fenech
DateAug 05, 2022
PageA3
SubjectsBarletta Pontoon Boats, Retirement


ID81725
Title of ArticleBarletta Boats to expand production
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBarletta Pontoon Boat employees
DateJul 20, 2022
PageA1, A2
SubjectsBarletta Pontoon Boats, Expansions


ID74920
Title of ArticleBig bonuses at Barletta Boats
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBill Fenech and Barletta employee
DateOct 09, 2021
PageA1, A5
SubjectsBarletta Pontoon Boats


ID74744
Title of ArticleLocal boat manufacturer investing $12M in expansion
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateSep 29, 2021
PageA1, A4
SubjectsSmoker Craft, Inc., Expansions, Boats


ID73913
Title of ArticleUnited Way launches boats, campaign
NotesCardboard boat fundraiser
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionCora Dale House's boat and Barletta Boats' boat
DateAug 21, 2021
PageA1, A5
SubjectsCrossroads United Way, Fund Raising, Boating


ID73542
Title of ArticleWinnebago purchases Barletta
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBarletta Pontoon Boat employees
DateJul 21, 2021
PageA1, A2
SubjectsWinnebago Industries, Barletta Pontoon Boats, Acquisitions and Mergers


ID73047
Title of ArticleBest Independence Day boats on the St. Joe
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Caption45th annual Independence Day flotilla; Viking ship by Marcia Tudor, David Ledden and Cori, Mike and Natalie Edmisten
DateJul 06, 2021
PageA3
SubjectsSt. Joseph River, Independence Day, Flotilla


ID72171
Title of ArticleHurricane announces expansion in Syracuse
NotesHurricane Deck Boats
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateApr 30, 2021
PageA4
SubjectsManufacturing Industries, Expansions


ID69789
Title of ArticleBoats are booming
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBennington Boats employee; New plant for Bennington Boats
DateMar 05, 2021
PageA1, A2
SubjectsBennington Pontoon Boats, Center Six One Five


ID70191
Title of ArticleFenech named Entrepreneur of the Year national finalist
NotesEntrepreneur of the Year Awards
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBill Fenech
DateDec 19, 2020
PageB4
SubjectsBarletta Pontoon Boats


ID68870
Title of ArticleTrump supporters take to the waves
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBoaters on the St. Joseph River; Boats on parade
DateSep 22, 2020
PageA2
SubjectsSt. Joseph River, Presidential Elections


ID67839
Title of ArticleBarletta Boat plans expansion, 250 new jobs
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBarletta Boat facility
DateJune 13, 2020
PageA1, A5
SubjectsBarletta Pontoon Boats, Expansions


ID65753
Title of ArticleUpper St. Joe residents organize Charity Poker Run
NotesCharity Poker Run
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBoats; Steve Holtz, Bruce Shreiner, and Kevin Richardson; Matt and Lucinda Lowe; Adam and Jenifer Pendley
DateJuly 17, 2019
PageA5
SubjectsCharity Work, St. Joseph River


ID63269
Title of ArticleNew boat manufacturer amps up production after successful product launch
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPhoto of production facility in Bristol; Jeff Haradine, Zuzana Prochazka
DateFebruary 4, 2018
PageD1, D3
SubjectsBarletta Pontoon Boats, Manufacturing Industries


ID62369
Title of ArticleFloat on United Way kicks off fundraising with races
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBoats in the Great Cardboard Race taking off; Boats take off during the Crusade Race which is the race for the losers of the Great Cardboard Race; P.J. Pollock climbs into cardboard boat; Mark Johnson
DateAugust 26, 2017
PageA1, A7
SubjectsUnited Way of Elkhart County, Fund Raising, Festivals


ID62477
Title of ArticleFourth Flotilla
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFlotilla near Six Span Bridge; 7 photos of themed boats; River Queen
DateJuly 5, 2017
PageA1, A8
SubjectsFlotilla, River Queen


ID62016
Title of ArticleSetting sail at Fidler Park in Goshen
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionJeff Schmeal, Wawasee Yacht Club instructor for the sailing clinic talks to the kids about boat safety; Boats used during the event
DateJune 12, 2017
PageA1
SubjectsFidler Pond Park, Sailing


ID60268
Title of ArticleElkhart River Queen makes public debut on St. Joseph River
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture CaptionQueen on St. Joe River; Richard Zook, Mary Adams and Tim Smoker; Boats from Queen; Truth in Jazz; Two women wave from Queen; Passengers
DateJuly 4, 2016
PageA1, A3
SubjectsRiver Queen


ID53404
Title of ArticleBen's Soft Pretzels getting a rise from snack's boom
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto
DateDecember 23, 2013
PageC1, C2
SubjectsBennington Pontoon Boats, Restaurants, Concord Mall


ID52701
Title of ArticleAnnual 'Light the Night' flotilla parade begins at dusk on Sunday
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm – Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of decorated boat
DateAugust 28, 2013
PageA1
SubjectsSt. Joseph River, Flotilla


ID46025
Title of ArticlePontoon maker turns down tax break, hopes city will use the money elsewhere
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJuly 13, 2010
PageA3, A6
SubjectsBennington Pontoon Boats, Tax Abatements


ID45983
Title of ArticleMowboats keep river clean
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJuly 1, 2010
PageA3
SubjectsSt. Joseph River, St. Joseph River Association Inc.


ID41722
Title of ArticleElkhart's Nautic may buy Ilinois boatmakers
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJune 9, 2009
PageC1
SubjectsNautic Global Group, Acquisitions and Mergers, Crownline Boats


ID13971
Title of ArticleChange of course
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto of Miller at work
DateAugust 8, 2005
PageC1
SubjectsBennett, Jennifer, Azure Boats


ID92223
Title of ArticleRiverboats report record revenue
Notes(Gambling envelope)
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJanuary 23, 2003
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
PageA3


ID36342
Title of ArticleWhatever floats your boat
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateAugust 31, 2000
PageA3
SubjectsSimonton Lake


ID12370
Title of ArticleStill sailing along at 86
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionPhotos
DateFebruary 22, 1998
PageA3
SubjectsDuBois, Zach, Harmon Dudd Boats


ID29577
Title of ArticleBoats donated to U.S. team
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateJune 4, 1996
PageA1, A6
SubjectsOlympics, Rowing


ID15877
Title of ArticleFestival of Nations under way tonight
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateNovember 17, 1989
PageA1
SubjectsFerryboats


ID83435
Title of ArticleBoat plant to rebuild
NotesBoat Transit Inc. envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionFirefighter on fire scene
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateMar 30, 1988
PageB3
SubjectsFires, Manufacturing Industries, Boats, Middlebury, IN


ID83261
Title of ArticleBlue Fin Industries Picture
NotesBlue Fin Industries envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionOrval Bontrager, J. Orin Edson, Irvin C. Yoder
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 07, 1986
PageB10
SubjectsManufacturing Industries, Business, Boats


ID83258
Title of ArticleBlue Fin expansion promised
NotesBlue Fin Industries envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJun 29, 1986
SubjectsBusiness, Boats, Manufacturing Industries, Expansions


ID83260
Title of ArticleBlue Fin Industries Picture
NotesBlue Fin Industries envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionBuilding in construction
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateNov 24, 1984
SubjectsManufacturing Industries, Boats, Construction, Buildings


ID83259
Title of ArticleBlue Fin Industries Picture
NotesBlue Fin Industries envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionIrvin C. Yoder
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateSep 18, 1984
SubjectsManufacturing Industries, Boats, Business, Construction


ID83257
Title of ArticleBlue Fin Leaving New Paris, Expanding in Nappanee
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateMay 22, 1984
SubjectsBusiness, Boats, Manufacturing Industries, Expansions


ID37797
Title of ArticleMany reminders of Bristol's rich history remain
SourceSouth Bend Tribune
LocationElkhart County History File
Picture Captionphotos
DateJanuary 23, 1983
History #53e
SubjectsSteamboats, Kline & Probasco, Old Bristol Boy, St. John’s Episcopal Church


ID84747
Title of ArticleConcord Fire Department Picture
NotesConcord Township Fire Dept. envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
Picture CaptionDoug Bechtel, John Vail
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateFeb 18, 1982
Page25
SubjectsFire Department, Concord Township, Bock Industries, Boats, Donations


ID83256
Title of ArticleFactory Moving To Nappanee Site
NotesBlue Fin Industries envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateMay 13, 1981
SubjectsManufacturing Industries, Boats, Business, Buildings


ID43755
Title of ArticleRiver boats chug again on the scenic St. Joseph
SourceSouth Bend Tribune
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphoto of River Queen
DateJune 22, 1975
History #1470
SubjectsRiver Queen, St. Joseph River


ID21551
Title of ArticleCity rich in history
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
Picture Captionphotos of markers
DateAugust 1, 1964
History #1047
SubjectsHistory Days, Pulaski, IN, Island Park, Steamboats


ID10900
Title of ArticleA historic link
NotesIndianapolis Star Magazine
SourceOther
LocationIndiana History File
Picture Captionphotos of boat and crew
DateOctober 14, 1962
History #2
SubjectsFerryboats, Knox County


ID45779
Title of ArticleCar ferry on Diamond Lake
NotesR Elk 917.728 F62r v.2
SourceFlitcraft Scrapbook
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto 4
DateJanuary 1, 1960
Page101
SubjectsCassopolis, MI, Diamond Lake, Ferryboats


ID45780
Title of ArticleDiamond Lake
NotesR Elk 917.728 F62r v.2
SourceFlitcraft Scrapbook
LocationAsk at Reference Desk
Picture Captionphoto 5
DateJanuary 1, 1960
Page101
SubjectsCassopolis, MI, Diamond Lake, Ferryboats


ID95467
Title of ArticleAre Little Boats Safe Any More?
NotesOrdinances, Boating envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 23, 1953
SubjectsLegislature, Boating, Politics and Government


ID95466
Title of ArticleCrackdown On Motor Boats Promised...
NotesOrdinances, Boating envelope
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
History #Elkhart Truth Collection
DateJul 15, 1949
SubjectsLegislature, Boating, Waterways


ID39396
Title of ArticleSteamboat days on the Old St. Jo
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationElkhart City History File
DateOctober 25, 1945
History #89
SubjectsSteamboats, St. Joseph River, Davis, Ebenezer, Transportation, River


ID16659
Title of ArticleBenton Township
Notessee also Winey Book 2, page 58
SourceElkhart Truth
LocationMicrofilm - Reference Desk
DateMarch 16, 1922
SubjectsBentley, John, Benton, IN, Elkhart County Pioneers, Ferryboats