Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 3, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 16 January 2014 — Page 3

Native Son announces candidacy for roll as 2016

By Merme Chatman Advance Correspondent NAPPANEE Lifetime resident, and 1989 North Wood High School graduate, Phil Jenkins has made known intentions to to run for election to the title of Mayor of the Gty of Nappanee. The announcement came during a press conference held at the Nappanee Community Center, January 11—three days after current City of Nappanee Mayor Larry Thompson announced he would not run for a sixth term during the next election. Jenkins brings to the table seven years previously served on the Nappanee Common Council. Since then he has held a position on the Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety since 2004. He is the second generation in his family to serve his hometown. Father, Rick Jenkins—now retired, has a lifetime history of service to the community including also serving on Nappanee Common Council and Board of Public Works and Safety. Both men are very well respected in the community as neighbors and public servants. RECEIVES SUPPORT "I am extremely proud of this young man and what he will do for the community he loves and its citizens," said Community Activist Bobbie Wilson of Phil Jenkins. "I had mentioned to him years ago he would be an outstand-

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BEEF CATTLE SCHOOL Beef cattle producers who want to boost their profit potential and become more competitive in the cattle industry can learn how by attending the 2014 Ohio Beef Cattle School webinar series Jan. 28, Feb. 18 and_March,ll,„ taught by experts University's College W'Fddti, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Purdue Extension of Kosciusko and Elkhart counties will host the series locally. Jan. 28 and March 11 will be hosted in Warsaw and Feb. 18 will be hosted in Goshen. The three-session program covers a broad range of topics including factors that influence reproduction efficiencies and grazing, said John Grimes, beef coordinator for Ohio State University Extension and a member of the OSU Extension Beef Team. The overall goal of the program, he said, is to help producers expand their beef operations and take advantage of the increasing consumer demand for high quality beef products. The program will be taught by Ohio State University Extension and Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center research-

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ing candidate for Nappanee Gty Council and to consider it. I also mentioned that he would be an excellent candidate someday for Mayor. The day has arrived." Wilson has saved many roles in the Nappanee community from representing the business community as Nappanee Chamber of Commerce Director to help support and manage previous mayoral campaigns. "He's gang to be a great mayor," said daughter Allyson Jenkins as she spoke favorably of ha fatha's campaign. "He's always been active in the community." JOB FOCUS "I would like to focus on improving the quality of life for all residents of Nappanee," Jenkins said during the press conference. "Listening to the residents—and working in cooperation with the various departments, boards and commissions— I plan to assess our current infrastructure and services, and to look for innovative ways to enhance and improve our community. "Economically, I would like to work with existing businesses and the Chamber of Commerce to create an environment that ensures business retention and to look for opportunities for economic diversity and growth. I plan to work with the schools, churches and social service agencies to promote and to strengthen families and to encourage our next generation." The mayoral candidate pointed

ers and educators. OSU Extension and OARDC are the outreach and research arms, respectively, of the college. The beef cattle school kicks off Jan. 28 with a presentation on how to improve efficiencies of the breeding herd through health and nutrition; Grimes said. 'Hi* discus* Sion wil) focus on emphasizing proper nutrition and vaccination programs that will optimize overall nerd performance levels. Reproduction and genetics will be covered during the Feb. 18 program. The discussion will focus on now to produce more high quality calves in a shorta amount of time, he said. Storage and grazing techniques will be covered during the March 11 program. The discussion will focus on storing forages economically, improving grazing efficiencies and now to extend the grazing season. There is no charge to attend any session of the beef school. Additional information can be found at www.ces.purdue. edu/elkhart under our hot topics page or by contacting Robert Kelly, Extension Educator-Elkhart County, [email protected] or at (574) 533-0554. However, to assist with handouts and program

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out that his training as an architect has taught him to solve problems by identifying and assessing the issues and challenges, then developing solutions which will lead to the best possible outcome. "Many of the same skills 1 use in my profession today are the skills I intend to use if elected mayor," said Jenkins. BACKGROUND Phil Jenkins grew up in Nappanee. After graduating high school here he went on to attend Ball state University where he graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. Following college he and wife,

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Diane, returned to their hometown community to raise their family. They shoe three daughters—Allyson, age 18; Morgan, 15; and Caroline, 12. The family attends Bible Baptist Church, Wakarusa. Tm excited to see where this will lead our family and what will happen," said daughta Morgan Jenkins. Diane Jenkins is a teacher at North Wood Middle School. Phil Jenkins worked for a local architedural firm for one year, then spent seven years with The Troyer Group, Mishawaka. He has worked as an architect for custom homebuilder, Martin Brothers

management (planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling). Please visit five PurdueElkhart County Extension website, www.ces.purdue.edu/elkhart for a registration flyer and brochure of the program. The . workshop is four sessions on Thursdays running front from ,fc3o,wn. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 30 through Feb. 20. The cost of the workshop is $125 for all session, which includes meals, refreshments and class materials. The workshop will be hosted at the Purdue-Elkhart County Extension office Conference Room Located at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Grounds 17746 County Road 34, Goshen. Contact Robert Kelly, Extension Educator for more information at (574) 533-0554 or at [email protected] DINING WITH DIABETES COOKING Diabetes is a very serious and costly disease, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose (sugar) levels, eat healthy, and exercise regularly can lower their risks of complications and lead a healthier and productive life. The Purdue University Elkhart County Extension Office will be offering Dining with Diabetes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays in February in the Conference Room of the Elkhart County Extension Office located on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. Dining with Diabetes is a fourweek series of classes

open to those with diabetes, their family members and caretakers. Participants are encouraged to attend all classes. The series of classes costs $30.00 per person or $40.00 per couple in the same household. Pre-registration is required. Stephanie Polei, RD, CD, Extension Educator

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Contracting since 2002. Jenkins received his professional license in 1997, and is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the National Council of Architectural Registration Board. Outside his role in local politics, Phil Jenkins is currently the president of the Northwood Soccer Gub and Northwood Fifteenth Homeowners Association. WHAT IS NEXT At this time Jenkins is the only republican candidate and is headed into the primary elections. If elected to the mayoral position in the fall 2015 election, Jenkins

in Health and Human Sciences for Elkhart County will lead this series with Extension Educator Mary Ann Lienhart Cross. Registration and class fee must be sent to: Elkhart County Extension Office, HHS Department, 17746 County Road 34 STE E, Goshen IN 46528*898 by Jan. 27. Registration can J>e downloaded from the Elkhart County Purdue Extension website at www.ag.purdue.edu/counties/ elkhart. For further information, call the office at (574) 533-0554. HERITAGE SKILLS WORKSHOPS The Elkhart County Extension Homemakers are still accepting registration for the upcoming Heritage Skills Workshop. Handson classes have been planned for Feb. 15 at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County Office, located on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. Full-day and half-day classes are being offered from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Fees will vary depending on the class. This year's classes include Basic Primitive Rug Hooking, Basket Weaving - Flag Basket, Beginning Knitting, Crossweave Bracelet, Embellished Netted Bracelet, English Paper Piecing, Hardanger - Hearts & Flowers Bookmark, Quilt in a Day (Sedona Skies pattern) - Table Topper, Springtime Embroidered Ornament and Tunisian Crochet. Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited. Registration is due postmarked by Jan. 31. For more information and registration, visit the Purdue Extension Elkhart County website at: http:/ /www3.ag.purdue. edu / counties / elkhart / Pages / HeritageSkills.aspx. To receive complete information and registration form by mail, call the office at 574-533-0554. Questions may be directed to committee members Alice Moy at (574) 533-5968 or Ruth Gouse at (574) 533-2229.

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