EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“Lead Where You Live” series

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

• [1:30] Meet Sea Grandon of Atelier (Ah-telly-a), a contemporary art gallery
• [3:20] Traveling around the world and choosing to plant roots in K-County
• [4:00] What is an art advisor?
• [6:00] Atelier – A space for contemporary and emerging art in downtown Warsaw
• [8:10] Mantra “Live local, work global. Living here is its own benefit.”
• [11:35] How Atelier art gallery operates and featured artists
• [15:55] Sneak peek of a group art show coming next summer
• [20:30] Dreaming big about art & opportunities for the community
• [25:00] Moving forward with your own dream – a supportive community
• [36:25] What the phrase “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Sea

Additional Resources:

Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts

Atelier on social: Facebook, Instagram & Linkedin

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“Lead Where You Live” series

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

• [2:15] Meet Michele Bickel and Rebecca Bazzoni of Joe’s Kids
• [4:00] A parent identifying a need and taking action
• [6:40] Services and offerings of Joe’s Kids
• [9:45] Newest offering - tutoring services for children with dyslexia
• [13:15] The early steps – Joe’s Kids wasn’t “in the plan”
• [24:30] The growth journey - an exciting move ahead
• [32:00] JOE – Join Our Effort
• [35:45] Advice to others for getting started
• [37:00] What the phrase “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Rebecca and Michele

Additional Resources:

Kosciusko County Community Foundation (KCCF)

K21 Health Foundation

Clearly Kosciusko

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“Lead Where You Live” series

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

• [1:30] Meet father and daughter, John Tucker and Olivia Tucker of Maple Leaf Farms
• [2:00] The history of Maple Leaf––a world leading and fourth generation family business
• [5:30] Sharing the story and how “Cooking with Liv” came about
• [12:30] As a global-leading business, why choose Kosciusko County?
• [17:50] Embracing and leveraging differences in a family business, and appreciating and valuing people
• [23:55] Striking a balance between growth and preserving our natural resources
• [26:55] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Olivia and John

Additional Resources:

Maple Leaf Farms on social: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, YouTube & Pinterest

KEDCO Entrepreneurship Initiative

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“Lead Where You Live” series

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

• [1:00] Meet Allyn Decker of OrthoWorx and Ashley McGinnis of Warsaw Engineering and Fabricating
• [7:20] Want to get involved in the community? It’s easier than you might think.
• [8:20] What’s a “board bank”?
• [12:00] Kosciusko Leadership Academy – a big picture view of the community
• [15:30] Find people and opportunities where your interests lead you
• [20:30] Have you planned your own staycation yet?
• [29:20] What the phrase “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Allyn and Ashley

Additional Resources:

Kosciusko County Community Foundation (KCCF)

Kosciusko County Republican Women’s Club

Warsaw Optimist Club

Warsaw Kiwanis

Warsaw Rotary Club

Kosciusko County Velo (KCV)

Local churches

The Town of Winona Lake

Lake Wawasee

Food Trail Passports

Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce

We LEAD Kosciusko resources

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“A Life Well-Lived in Kosciusko County” Series

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

• [1:00] Alan Tio with Jody Claypool & Ryan Martin
• [3:40] Coming together for the betterment of the community
• [9:40] How Paddlers for Conservation is making Tippecanoe River more accessible Contact Tippy River to get involved.
• [23:30] Getting “on the lake” if you don’t live at the lake
• [30:00] Doing our part to engage and tell our story
• [33:20] Plan your next adventure on Tippy River!

Additional Resources:

Tippy River Adventures

LaunchPad

Noa Noa & Spike’s Beach Grill

Miller Sunset Pavilion

Wildwood Nature Preserve

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4  |  Episode 66

“A Life Well-Lived in Kosciusko County” Series

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

• [1:00] Meet Amy Roe of HELP Kosciusko, Kelsea DeGaetano of Kelsea Designs and Pierceton Chamber of Commerce, and Amanda Yaprak, Town of Mentone Clerk
• [3:00] What is the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP)?
• [5:50] Participating HELP communities: Pierceton, Mentone, Milford & Etna Green
• [13:00] How community engagement led to projects that are underway
• [24:20] Creating “one” Kosciusko County
• [26:30] What makes our rural communities special
• [35:20] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Amanda, Kelsea & Amy

Additional Resources:

Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG)

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4  |  Episode 65

“A Life Well-Lived in Kosciusko County” Series

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

• [1:40] Meet Sherry Searles of LaunchPad & Miriel McFarland of Instrumental Machine & Development (IMD)
• [4:10] A community effort - why LaunchPad was created
• [7:40] How IMD is trailblazing in this arena as a local business – IMD Early Learning Center
• [10:30] Key partnerships in bringing more early learning offerings to the community
• [18:18] POLYWOOD + Wawasee Schools partnership
• [19:20] How to get involved in supporting early learning as a local business – grant funding for employers coming soon
• [34:00] Wish list - Bringing a “play café” to the community
• [35:20] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Miriel & Sherry

Additional Resources:

Early Childhood Alliance

Early Learning Marketplace

Kosciusko County Historical Society

Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce

United Way of Whitley & Kosciusko Counties

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

Series: “A Life Well-Lived in Kosciusko County”

• [1:55] Meet Mark Knecht, President of Chautauqua Wawasee
• [2:30] What is Chautauqua Wawasee?
• [8:40] September is a busy month–get involved!
• [10:20] The origins of Chautauqua
• [12:05] The Pillars of Chautauqua (based on Chautauqua Institution): Art, Education, Faith & Recreation
• [14:20] The backstory about how Mark got involved
• [16:00] Check out upcoming events!
• [20:45] Mark’s wishlist for the organization
• [25:55] What does Mark like to do in his free time?
• [28:15] What does “Cleary Kosciusko” mean to Mark?
• [30:40] How to contact Chautauqua

Additional Resources: 

Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts

Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum

Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation

Syracuse Public Library

Kosciusko County Community Foundation

Pickwick Theatre

Oakwood Resort

Tippecanoe Country Club