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iking has been a lifelong interest for Randy Braun, owner of Chain Reaction Bike Center, located in rural Decatur, Indiana.

“I always rode as a kid and enjoyed it. It’s the first taste of freedom and independence for kids.”

Randy continued to ride into adulthood, seeking better, faster bikes. Now a husband and father, he shares his enthusiasm for biking with his family.

They recently participated in the Indy N.I.T.E. (Navigate Indy This Evening) Ride, which gives riders a chance to experience the “thrill of bicycling by starlight.” In 2009,

Braun and his son took part in RAIN—Ride Across Indiana—the 157 mile biking event that crosses the state from west to east in one day. “It was a fun, challenging ride.”

Randy has also participated in 11 of the last 12 years of the Hilly Hundred, an event where bikers cover 50 miles on Saturday and 50 more on Sunday in the scenic hills of southern Indiana. He remembers finding the ride especially challenging in the earlier years but says, “I’m used to it now.”

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Braun suggested, “It would be neat to fix up bikes and give them away to the needy.” To learn the ins and outs of bike repair, he volunteered at a local bike shop.

After volunteering for a number of years, Randy secured a part-time paying job at the shop. Later, when he lost his full-time job of 16 years, due to downsizing, he went back to the bike shop on a parttime basis.

During the year he was without full-time employment, Randy’s wife Kelli encouraged, “Go for your passion and open a bike shop.” He scouted for places to rent in the spring of 2010 and discovered an available space above the Shaka Shack on Jackson St r e e t i n d o w n t o w n Monroe.

Randy opened his bike shop a short time later.

“It was very interesting carrying bikes up the stairs. Tandems were pretty tough,” he remembers with a chuckle. “But, it was doable, and the Lord blessed us.” He now sees the loss of his job as “a blessing in disguise.”

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After a couple years, Randy purchased two acres of land from his father and built a new shop on County Road 300 North just outside Decatur. Chain Reaction Bike Center’s current location opened in the spring of 2013.

The family later built a home next to the shop. Today, Randy is employed at EP Graphics in Berne, Indiana, and he operates the growing bike center in the evenings and on Saturdays.

“We have a large selection of new and used bikes, and the inventory keeps growing,” Randy says. Serious cyclers don’t have to drive to the big city— Chain Reaction deals in the signature, hi-end models made by Schwinn, Raleigh, Sun (known for their adult tricycles), Diamondback, GT and Torker.

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“We also carry parts and accessories, as well as vintage parts and bikes.”

If Chain Reaction does not have it in stock, anything a bike owner would need or want can be ordered. Bike computers are popular amongst avid riders who want to track their speed, distance and even the number of calories burned.

“A lot more people are cycling these days,” he says. “The baby boomer generation is really getting into cycling and fitness.” Many cities have become friendlier to bike enthusiasts through the construction or expansion of bike paths and bike lanes.

The latest trend in bicycles are the balloon “fat tire” bikes with comfortable seats, handle bars that angle back toward the rider, old-fashioned fenders, and a retro look that appeals to many of today’s shoppers. “The 50 to 70 year-old riders are actually the largest market right now,” Braun reports. And, these “comfort bikes,” sporting flashy colors and a softer, easier ride are especially popular with the adult population.

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Regardless of the rider’s age, Braun is a firm believer in helmet usage. He was involved in a serious bike accident in 2006 that broke his collar bone and shoulder blade and cracked his helmet.

“All the organized rides require a helmet,” he advises.

In addition to its selection of new and used bicycles, parts and accessories, Chain Reaction also offers repair services.

“I love restoring antique bikes,” says Randy. “In the winter months, I do a lot of that.” He enjoys tracking down original parts, as well as scoping out auctions, garage sales, and browsing eBay for old bikes he can restore or vintage parts that may come in handy later.

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antique many years ago when his father-in-law had planned to discard it, giving his own children the opportunity to enjoy it while they were young.

Randy’s “pride and joy” is the 1887 Springfield Roadster high wheel bicycle he tracked down in Ohio. This bicycle, known as a “safety bike,” operates with an elliptical motion that uses springs to move the bike forward at a slower pace. While operational at this point, the antique bike is yet in need of a copper spring. Randy says the crucial part is difficult to find and may need to be fabricated.

Whether it’s selling new or used bicycles, restoring a vintage bike or supplying parts and accessories, Braun’s aim is to meet the customer’s need. “Our main goal is customer satisfaction,” he notes.

“I believe everything happens for a reason. This shop is part of God’s plan for my life. The Lord orchestrated things, and I’m just going with the flow and looking forward to the next chapter.”

The Brauns hope to double the size of their building in the coming years.

“None of this would be possible without my wife’s help,” says Randy.

“She is the office manager and assists in the shop.”

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ith a bit of trepidation, mother-son duo Seth and Judy Secaur launched Niblick’s Downtown Bistro in January 2013.

Judy’s 30 years of catering through her business, A Taste of Class, coupled with Seth’s culinary arts training at Ivy Tech, brings a unique dining experience to the historic “Niblick” building in downtown Decatur.

Judy’s culinary skills blossomed years ago as she managed a church kitchen and assisted with weddings. As her passion for cooking grew, she decided to open her own catering business, operating from a shop on 2nd Street for 20 years. Many of Judy’s recipes were handed down from her grandmother,

who helped in the kitchen at A Taste of Class into her seventies.

Seth, on the other hand, attended Ivy Tech in pursuit of an applied science associate’s degree. He worked under several chefs and gained valuable experience in a 5-star restaurant.

It made sense for the duo, both graduates of Belmont High School, to combine their efforts. “We wanted to bring something unique to Decatur, not just a cookie-cutter restaurant,” Seth shares.

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Streets has housed a variety of businesses. In 2009, the building’s current owner, Rick Sovine, opened The Next Page Bookstore and a coffee shop. The bistro later closed, but the bookstore remained.

A couple years later, Seth and Judy approached Rick with their ideas for an eatery.

They re-branded the former coffee shop, reconfigured the first floor to separate the bistro from the bookstore, and made a slight tweak to the name.

The Secaurs were mindful of the need to keep their prices affordable. “We went with the model of a Panera or Applebee’s lunch, where you can get in and get out for under ten dollars without sacrificing quality.”

Originally, the bistro dabbled in offering breakfast, but later settled on the current 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. lunch schedule. The first year-and-a-half, the bistro also offered dinner a couple nights a week, featuring pasta and live music on Thursday nights. On special occasions, such as during Fleetwood’s recent motorhome national rally and the Decatur Sculpture Tour unveiling, Niblick’s revives the Italian-themed evening and provides musical entertainment.

Niblick’s colorful, professionally-printed menu boasts croissants, paninis, toasted sandwiches, and sides. A variety of desserts are made fresh daily, and several specials are available in

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He enjoys adding his own flair to the dishes by combining unique flavors that pop in your mouth. “We try to stick with more organic, more natural, trendier options,” Seth explains, noting that these days, people are leaning more toward healthier options.

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“We focus more on our flatbreads, wraps, soups, and salads. I make all my sauces and soups from scratch. I have nine types of artisan breads on my menu.” Vegetarian entrees are available, as well.

Popular with the bistro’s customers are the Oriental salad and wraps, each featuring fresh organic greens, coupled with mandarin oranges, cilantro, water chestnuts, and Seth’s signature, sautéed roasted garlic lime chicken, topped with his own sesame ginger vinaigrette.

A big success this spring and summer is the margharita flatbread topped with goat milk cheese, pesto, Roma tomatoes, basil and balsamic reduction.

Another hit with customers is the citrus spring salad, made with a blend of micro greens topped with diced shallots, pistachios, dried cranberries, chopped peaches, and goat milk cheese, tossed with Niblick’s own citrus cilantro vinaigrette.

“Anything can be customized. I aim to please,” notes Seth, even if that means toasting a cheese sandwich and cutting off the crust for his pre-school aged customers.

The linen covered, glass-topped tables do indeed provide a touch of elegance, yet the atmosphere is far from stuffy.

Rather, it’s comfortable and inviting.

The Secaurs appreciate the building’s original hardwood floors and high ceilings and have decorated in a way that compliments these classic features.

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become regulars and often phone in their “usual” orders. Still, not everyone has discovered this unique eatery. Judy admits, “A couple times a week, we welcome a new customer who didn’t know we were here.”

“We hope people will come as guests and leave as friends,” Seth invites.

Last year, Niblick’s Downtown Bistro was featured in the Journal Gazette’s food critic column. The columnist patronized the bistro three times before introducing himself via a telephone call.

He gave the eatery 3½ stars, along with many positive comments, and also offered valuable feedback.

While mother and son host a thriving lunch crowd at the bistro, the Taste of Class arm of the business offers a variety of catering options. Niblick’s does off-site catering for banquets or company events, as well as onsite catering for personal, intimate occasions, such as birthday parties or showers. The bistro can seat 55 to 60 people when additional chairs and tables are brought in.

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Currently, they shy away from big-scale baking, due to the size of their kitchen, although Seth would eventually love to include confectionaries on a larger scale.

Wedding season and graduation time make for a busy spring and summer.

Niblick’s catering calendar also fills up toward the end of the year with company Christmas parties. They have a brigade of people they call on to serve at these special events.

“We’d love to get to the point where we can facilitate the really big-league catering,” says Seth. “We’re building slowly toward that. I’d love to see us expand and eventually outgrow this building.”

While Seth would love to pursue additional training and be schooled by other chefs, his days are full with a growing family and the thriving bistro.

He appreciates the opportunity to experiment and do “his own thing” in the family business.

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ighways 67 and 26 merge at a wide curve just outside Portland, Indiana.

Inside that generous sweep at the western edge of the county seat stand two landmark broadcast towers.

Near the towers sits a small, unassuming 1950s-era building that houses an amazing blend of changing technologies. Here, you’ll find Jay County’s own radio station, WPGW, broadcasting at 100.9 FM and 1440 AM. WPGW’s FM listeners enjoy country music, while the AM version is described as a “contemporary” format.

WPGW’s website lists its weekday broadcast schedule, which covers local news, as well as farm reports, commodity reports, and sports schedules. The website also links to streaming audio, which provides entire broadcasts online.

WPGW’s sister station, WZBD, broadcasts at 92.7 FM and serves Adams County. The station’s website aptly describes both the Portland and Berne stations: “Putting community first, WZBD features local news, high school sports, festivals, events and innovative on-air promotions.”

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Rob Weaver, station owner a n d W P G W m a n a g e r, modestly informs, “Anything that’s happening, we try to be there covering what’s going on —like the Jay County Fair, and so on.”

A brief conversation with Rob quickly reveals he is intimately aware of “what’s going on” in the community.

The genial and gregarious gentleman is also President of the Jay County Fair Board.

He notes, “I’ve been on that board for the past 35 years.”

In fact, the telephone line for the fair board goes through the switchboard at the radio station. “We would miss a lot of calls, if it weren’t for that.”

Rob is also a member the local Rotar y and Lions clubs, and, he says, “I’ve been involved in the United Way.” His “involvement” there includes a tenure on the board of directors of the United Way, and he headed the United Way yearly campaigns “back in the early 80s.”

Rob’s community involvement includes serving on the Jay County Historical Society’s Board of Directors. “We have a nice historical museum at the end of east Main Street in Portland,” he explains.

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Rob has also served on the Arts Place Board of Directors and is now on the board of trustees for Minnestrista in Muncie, Indiana. The center aims to preserve the cultural heritage of the region.

It is hard to imagine adhering to Rob’s daily schedule. He awakens at 4 a.m. and sits at the computer, searching for the latest news stories. After a quick breakfast and a shower, Rob heads to the station, where he is on the air from 6 to 8 a.m.

“I spend the rest of the day working on commercials and selling advertising, and I work on other community activities, like the fair board, for quite a bit of time,” says Rob. He adds, “I’ve got to speak really highly of the businesses and industries in our area. They’ve been very supportive of us. They appreciate the product of a community radio station. Many have been sponsors for about 35 years.”

Established in 1950, WPGW was the brainchild of Glen West, a Portland electronics engineer. The station’s call letters, PGW, stood for “PortlandGlenn-West.”

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middle-aged people. Glen and his wife, Bea, did most of the advertising live or from reel-to-reel tape recordings they made.

“Glen was an interesting person,” says Rob. “He’d put a record on the turntable and go out and mow the lawn.” Rob laughs. “Sometimes, he didn’t make it back in time.”

Rob and his staff have already converted most of the old technologies to smaller and more efficient digital equipment and storage media. They are currently archiving the “cart tapes” and associated hardware that selected and played the tapes from racks, similar to old jukeboxes.

Rob and his partner Bob Brandon, formerly of WOWO in Fort Wayne, purchased WPGW in 1974. Rob works with a small staff but he says he is “really lucky—my staff members, for the most part, have been here thirtyplus years.

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“Jeff Overholser is pretty much my mid-day man on the air at WPGW. He comes on at 8 a.m and gets off at 3 p.m. He does a lot of production of the commercials we do. He is the righthand man, as far as day-to-day, on-air activity.

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“Then, Eric Kaderly is on the air from 3 p.m. to sign-off at 10 p.m. He’s been here for about 20 years. One of my salesmen, Gerald Jellison, has been here for 40 years.

“We’ve had a very stable staff, which makes things a lot easier for me.”

WPGW’s receptionist, who also answers the fair board telephone, is Laurette Horn.

“Our FM station is the equivalent of 3000 watts. Our towers are a bit shorter than normal. We are about 200 feet, so we are allowed a bit more power.”

At night, the stations are on automation—all done digitally. Rob explains, “We have Cincinnati baseball coverage, and we have the capability of automating that. We have a lot of live features during the day, so we are usually automated only at nighttime.”

As Rob contemplates the future of the station, he says, “It’s been a wonderful ride for me because I just love the interaction between the radio station and the community—and being a community-minded station with local news and local sports coverage.”

Rob says, “As long as we have a community presence, we will survive and not be swallowed up by the new technology of today. Our success story for survival has been telling about the community we live in and being involved in the community.” #

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AUGUST EVENTS CALENDAR

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Jon Amundson Memorial Antique Tractor Ride 7:00 a.m.

Kennedy-Kuhn Inc. Van Wert, Ohio (419) 268-5342

Ouabache Olympiad 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Ouabache State Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 468-2127

NCGLNAC Cultural Arts Classes (thru Aug. 4th) 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Jay County Fairgrounds Portland, Indiana (765) 426-3022

Weekly Bike Ride

10:00 a.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana derekvrablic@gmail.com

Tribute Quartet

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Gospel Barn Bluffton, Indiana (651) 269-2120

Geneva's Geneva

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Limberlost Visitors Center Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7428

Concert in the Park: Mike Wright 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Webster Depot Park Dunkirk, Indiana (765) 768-6948

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Decatur Flea Market 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Riverside Center Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2341

Summer Music Series 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Kehoe Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

Sunday Concert Series: Tommy Renfro 8:00 p.m.

Van Trees Park Fort Recovery, Ohio (419) 375-2530

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Cozy Christian Readers 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Book BINGO

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Mom's Support Group 1:00 p.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145

"Fort Ancient" Presented

by Jack Blosser 3:00 p.m.

Fort Recovery State Museum Fort Recovery, Ohio (419) 375-4649

Healthcare Provider CPR 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145

Musical Monday 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wells County Library Ossian, Indiana (260) 622-4691

Pajama Party

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Berne Public Library Berne, Indiana (260) 589-2809

Science Central Demo & Activity 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

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Craft Time Fun

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Blood Pressure Checks 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Muselman Wellness Pavilion Berne, Indiana (260) 589-4496

Jewelry Class with Becky Lehman 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

South Adams Senior Center Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8877

Marching Patriots Ice Cream Social 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Jay County High School Portland, Indiana (260) 726-9306

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Tai Chi with Alexa 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Storybook Park Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Needles, Hooks & Pins 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Sidewalk Art

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

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Highway 127 Yard Sale (thru Aug. 9th) Along U.S. 127 Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-9378

Moms' Morning Out 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

YMCA Bluffton, Indiana (260) 565-9622

Craft Time Fun

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

LEGO Club

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Weight Watchers Meeting 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145

Truck & Tractor Pull 6:00 p.m.

Swiss Heritage Village Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8007

Stars in the Park 7:00 p.m.

Hudson Family Park Portland, Indiana (260) 726-4481

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Wheels of Yesteryear Antique Power Show (thru Aug. 9th) Wells County 4-H Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 466-1157

Artists in Action

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ballentine Gallery Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222

LEGO Club

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Berne Public Library Berne, Indiana (260) 589-2809

Van Wert Rib Fest

5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Van Wert County Fairgrounds Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-9378

Kevin Piekarski Jazz Trio 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Arts Commerce Visitors Centre Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222

Community Days Truck Pull 7:00 p.m.

Edgewood Park Convoy, Ohio www.michindohpullers.org

Fountain Park Music Series: Fifty Amp Fuse 7:00 p.m.

Fountain Park Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-9378

Summer Concert Series: Mouse Trap 7:30 p.m.

Freedom Amphitheater St. Henry, Ohio www.vil.saint-henry.oh.us

The Actor Games 8:00 p.m.

Van Wert Civic Theater Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-9689

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TRI Bluffton Triathlon, Duathlon & 5K 8:00 a.m.

Ouabache State Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

"Show Us Your Ride" Car, Truck & Bike Show 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Markle Health & Rehabilitation Markle, Indiana (260) 758-2131

North Adams 5K Wellness Challenge 8:15 a.m.

Bellmont High School Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-7121 ext. 4

Women's Self Defense Class 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

City Gym Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

Modern Military March

9:30 a.m.

Outdoorsman Association Range Van Wert, Ohio (419) 203-5234

Weekly Bike Ride

10:00 a.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana derekvrablic@gmail.com

Indiana Sired Fair Circuit Harness Races 10:00 a.m.

Jay County Fairgrounds Portland, Indiana (260) 726-4331

Van Wert Rib Fest

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Van Wert County Fairgrounds Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-9378

Todd Allen Family 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Gospel Barn Bluffton, Indiana (651) 269-2120

AREA FARMER'S MARKETS ADAMS COUNTY: dasMarit Farmers & Artists Market

Saturdays 8 to Noon US Hwy 27 & SR 218, Berne (260) 525-2111

Decatur Farmers Market Thursdays 3-6 p.m.

1st & Madison Streets, Decatur (260) 724-2604

JAY COUNTY: Dunkirk Farmers Market Saturdays 8 to Noon Webster Depot, Dunkirk (765) 768-6877

Pennville Farmers Market Fridays 4-7 p.m.

Hwy 1, Pennville (260) 731-2244

Portland Farmers Market Saturdays 8 to Noon Jay Co. Courthouse, Portland (260) 726-2565

MERCER COUNTY: Celina Farmers Market Saturdays 9 to Noon 101 N. Main Street, Celina (419) 586-2219

VAN WERT COUNTY: Lincoln Ridge Farm Market

Tuesday-Friday 10 to 5:30 Saturdays 9 to 3 820 N. Washington St., Van Wert (419) 749-4224

Van Wert County Farmers Market

Tuesdays 3-6 p.m.

Saturdays 10 to 1 500 Fox Road, Van Wert (419) 495-2630

WELLS COUNTY: Bluffton Farmers Market Wednesdays 3-7 p.m.

Saturdays 8 to Noon Dutch Mill Plaza, Bluffton (260) 824-6412

Saturday Night at the Village 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Swiss Village Auditorium Berne, Indiana (260) 589-3173

Concert in the Park: Memory Lane 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Webster Depot Park Dunkirk, Indiana (765) 768-6948

The Bulldogs

7:30 p.m.

Muensterberg Plaza Berne, Indiana www.berneclocktower.org

Swift Night Out

7:30 p.m.

Limberlost Visitors Center Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7428

The Actor Games 8:00 p.m.

Van Wert Civic Theater Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-9689

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Music in the Park 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Storybook Park Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Rotary Concert Series: Polly Mae 6:00 p.m.

Stadium Park Delphos, Ohio (419) 695-1771

Summer Music Series 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Kehoe Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

Sunday Concert Series: American Kings 8:00 p.m.

Van Trees Park Fort Recovery, Ohio (419) 375-2530

The Actor Games 8:00 p.m.

Van Wert Civic Theater Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-9689

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1:00 p.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Storybook Park Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Mom's Support Group

Tai Chi with Alexa

Brown Bag Book Club

Needles, Hooks & Pins

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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612

Blood Pressure Clinic 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

McDonald's Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Lincoln Higway Buy-Way Yard Sale

Blood Pressure Clinic

(thru Aug. 15th) Along Lincoln Highway Van Wert, Ohio www.historicbyway.com

Blood Pressure Checks

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

YMCA Bluffton, Indiana (260) 565-9622

Computer Club

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

South Adams Senior Center Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8877

iPad Club

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Arby's Restaurant Portland, Indiana (260) 726-8006

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Richard's Restaurant Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Muselman Wellness Pavilion Berne, Indiana (260) 589-4496 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612

Opportunities for Volunteering 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Cookbook Club 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612

Fiber Arts Group 6:30 p.m.

Creative Arts Center Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222

Moms' Morning Out

Healthy Cooking Class

Thursday Night Cruise-In

Weight Watchers Meeting 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145

Book Club

6:00 p.m.

Adams Public Library Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7270

Who Picked This Book, Anyway? Book Club 6:30 p.m.

Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612

Night at the Museum: Quilting 6:30 p.m.

Van Wert Historical Museum Van Wert, Ohio (419) 771-9851

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Community Garage Sales (thru Aug. 15th) City Wide Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2604

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Artists in Action

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ballentine Gallery Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222

Chocolate and Canvas 2:00 p.m.

Muselman Wellness Pavilion Berne, Indiana (260) 589-4496

Arts in the Park: Van Wert Jazz 7:00 p.m.

Ohio City Memorial Park Ohio City, Ohio www.villageofohiocity.org

Stars in the Park Finals 7:00 p.m.

Hudson Family Park Portland, Indiana (260) 726-4481

Wells Community Theater: Greater Tuna

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Arts Commerce Visitors Centre Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222

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Summer Concert Series: Altar Ego 7:30 p.m.

Freedom Amphitheater St. Henry, Ohio www.vil.saint-henry.oh.us

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Hot Air Balloon Affair (thru Aug. 16th) 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Jay County Fairgrounds Portland, Indiana (260) 726-3366

Weekly Bike Ride

10:00 a.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana derekvrablic@gmail.com

Robert Millard-Mendez Exhibit Opens 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wassenberg Art Center Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-6837

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All Books Considered Book Discussion 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Summer's End Street Festival 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Downtown Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7251

Tribute Quartet

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Gospel Barn Bluffton, Indiana (651) 269-2120

Concert in the Park: Spittin' Image 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Webster Depot Park Dunkirk, Indiana (765) 768-6948

Van Wert Dance Club Dance 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Goedde Building Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-6571

Wells Community Theater: Greater Tuna 7:30 p.m.

Arts Commerce Visitors Centre Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222

Elvis Impersonator Ben Portsmouth 8:00 p.m.

Fountain Park Van Wert, Ohio www.visionaryproductions.org

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Bluegrass Jamboree 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Limberlost Visitors Center Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7428

Wells Community Theater: Greater Tuna 2:30 p.m.

Arts Commerce Visitors Centre Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222

Summer Music Series 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Kehoe Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

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Sunday Concert Series: Mama's Wranglers 8:00 p.m.

Van Trees Park Fort Recovery, Ohio (419) 375-2530

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Blood Pressure Check 12:30 p.m.

South Adams Senior Center Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8877

Free Senior BINGO

1:00 p.m.

South Adams Senior Center Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8877

Mom's Support Group 1:00 p.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145

Book Club

7:00 p.m.

Jay County Public Library Portland, Indiana (260) 726-7890

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Blood Pressure Checks 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Muselman Wellness Pavilion Berne, Indiana (260) 589-4496

Monthly Program

7:00 p.m.

Jay Co. Historical Museum Portland, Indiana (260) 726-7168

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Moms' Morning Out 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

YMCA Bluffton, Indiana (260) 565-9622

Seniors Theater Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612

LEGO Club

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Weight Watchers Meeting 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145

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Homecoming Days & Wiffle Ball Tournament (thru Aug. 22nd) Wrenway Park Wren, Ohio (419) 238-9378

Wildcat Festival (thru Aug. 23rd) Downtown Markle, Indiana (260) 356-5300

Artists in Action

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ballentine Gallery Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222

LEGO Club

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3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Berne Public Library Berne, Indiana (260) 589-2809

(thru Aug. 23rd) Riverside Center Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2604

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Downtown Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2604

Kekionga Festival

Motor Sports Festival

Tai Chi with Alexa

Summer Concert Series: Mama's Wranglers

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Storybook Park Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Needles, Hooks & Pins 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

7:30 p.m.

Freedom Amphitheater St. Henry, Ohio www.vil.saint-henry.oh.us

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Weekly Bike Ride

Blood Pressure Clinic

Weight Watchers Meeting

Kekionga Festival Downtown Merchants Market

Blood Pressure Checks

Homemade Card Class

10:00 a.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana derekvrablic@gmail.com

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Downtown Decatur, Indiana www.decaturin.org

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Music in the Park 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Storybook Park Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Rotary Concert Series: Pantasia 6:00 p.m.

Stadium Park Delphos, Ohio (419) 695-1771

Summer Music Series 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Kehoe Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

Arts in the Park: Van Wert Jazz 7:00 p.m.

Ohio City Memorial Park Ohio City, Ohio www.villageofohiocity.org

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Mom's Support Group 1:00 p.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145

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Blood Pressure Clinic 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

McDonald's Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145

Jay County Tractor Ride 9:15 a.m.

Jay County Fairgrounds Portland, Indiana (877) 726-4481

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Richard's Restaurant Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Muselman Wellness Pavilion Berne, Indiana (260) 589-4496

Hooks & Needles Club 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Jay County Public Library Portland, Indiana (260) 726-7890

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Tri-State Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show (thru Aug. 30th) Jay County Fairgrounds Portland, Indiana (877) 726-4481

Tai Chi with Alexa 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Storybook Park Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Needles, Hooks & Pins 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Senior Luncheon

12:00 p.m.

South Adams Senior Center Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8877

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Annual Quilt Show (thru Aug. 29th) Arts Place Portland, Indiana (260) 726-2705

Moms' Morning Out 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

YMCA Bluffton, Indiana (260) 565-9622

Discover the Limberlost Homeschool Event 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Limberlost Visitors Center Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7428

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

City Hall Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

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Artists in Action

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ballentine Gallery Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222

Family Movie Night 8:45 p.m.

Muensterberg Plaza Berne, Indiana www.berneclocktower.org

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Weekly Bike Ride

10:00 a.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana derekvrablic@gmail.com

Grill Masters Competition 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

414 N. Meridian Street Portland, Indiana (260) 726-9318

Family Night at the Races 6:30 p.m.

Montpelier Motor Speedway Montpelier, Indiana (765) 728-8210

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Garden Tractor Pull 5:30 p.m.

Swiss Heritage Village Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8007

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Mom's Support Group 1:00 p.m.

Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145

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The Heart of Massage Article and Photos by Jaci Gorrell

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or Robin Lamb, becoming a Certified Massage Therapist was not a difficult decision. “I’ve just always wanted to be one, ever since I was a little girl.”

certification she had dreamed of since childhood. More recently, she opened Limberlost Massage and Wellness in downtown Geneva.

Robin grew up in the small town of Benicia, California and eventually moved to the Geneva, Indiana area to get to know her grandparents. “Benicia was a small town, and everybody looked out for each other.”

Geneva was a sort of “home away from home” for her.

Robin discovered a distasteful aspect of some massage therapy while working at a larger facility—something she kept in mind when starting her own business. “I try to make all my prices reasonable because when I worked in Fort Wayne, the rate was 60 dollars an hour.

In 2002, after two years of study, Robin graduated from the Regional College of Massage Therapy in Fort Wayne with the

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another five minutes to get dressed. They’d subtract ten minutes from your hour, so you really get a 50-minute massage.

“I worked there a year, and I didn’t like it. It was money, money, money—it was not about massage. You couldn’t make real contact with the person. We just had to do a basic in-and-out.”

When the opportunity to work in a nearby massagerelated shop arose, Robin jumped at the chance.

“Steve Hampshire had the electric massage chair, and he opened across the street.

I asked if I could work there, and he said ‘yes.’”

From there, the partnership between Robin and Steve became Limberlost Massage and Wellnes s , at the suggestion of Hampshire.

The name encompasses both partners’ work; Steve sells a line of health merchandise called ‘Forever’ products—all natural vitamins, toothpastes, gels, drinks, and more—and functions as the ‘wellness’ half of the equation, while Robin offers massage.

The Limberlost Massage and Wellness experience is one marked by Robin’s heart for service and quality care. “I don’t want someone walking out the door and not feeling better than when they walked in.

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In addition to massage therapy, Robin also offers all-natural products for sale, such as soaps, oils, lotions, and herbs. “I’m an herbalist, so I do oils.

Everything I have in my office is all natural; I don’t even work on people unless it’s natural oils or lotions.”

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Tricks, such as using two tennis balls in a sock for relieving back pain, sleeping with a neck pillow to avoid waking up with a stiff neck , and using a pool noodle as a roller for a sore back, are just a few of Robin’s tips. “I think a tennis ball and a sock will cost something like a dollar-fifty.”

For those who aren’t into lotions and essential oils, Limberlost Massage and Wellness offers handcrafted wooden animals and whirligigs made by Robin’s husband, Bob, as well as affordable earrings. “I have a selection of sterling silver earrings. My brother makes them. They’re beautiful and they’re reasonably priced at six dollars a pair.”

Perhaps the most unique aspect of Limberlost Massage and Wellness is the way Robin goes out of her way to make her services a blessing. “I do cancer massage. Cancer massage is when you work with a cancer patient

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until the day they die. I take one person a year and massage them for free… that’s just where my heart goes.

“I don’t do it to gain more clients; I do it to relax the person. When someone is in so much pain, massage can relax them, and then their medication can take effect.”

Robin walks a step further with her cancer massage clients. Speaking of one, she says, “He’s at the stage where I can’t do anything for him, but I do go and visit him. I bring him ice cream, just to be there. Hospice comes, but they can’t give quality time like I can.”

In the future, Robin hopes to expand her business into a full-time operation.

“Then I can help more people.”

She also plans to bring in another professional—her dog, a beagle and boxer mix named Punky Duw. “We just finished a year of dog class. He’s going to be a massage dog.

“I want to take him to handicapped kids that don’t have any animals and let them play with him. It’s like therapy.

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BLACK ANGUS ON MAIN:

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Several years later, in 1962, Mr. Kuhlman opened a restaurant in the village of Kalida in Putnam County, Ohio using some of the skills he had honed during the war. The Kuhlmans called it The Black Angus, and it soon became a staple in Kalida.

Mr. Kuhlman and his family continued to operate the successful business for many years, doing well enough to open other

branches of The Black Angus and related food service businesses in the Lima area.

Early in the 1980s, Mr. Kuhlman passed away, leaving the restaurant in the capable hands of his family.

In 1992, the decision was made to close not only The Black Angus, but also all of the other family’s small businesses. According to residents of Putnam County, it was a sad day when the door was closed and locked for the last time!

Flash forward to the present day: a large building in Van Wert that had housed several restaurants over the years suddenly became available. The owner, also a native of

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Putnam County, contacted Rick Kuhlman and asked if he would like to acquire the building and its contents and reinvent the family’s legacy in Van Wert.

“I thought about it for a while, and, after talking it over with my friend, Eric Heidensur, we decided to give it a try. Why not?” Rick smiles. The deal was made, plans were drawn, and, before you knew it, a new eatery, The Black Angus on Main, was ready for the public.

Ready? Sort of. “The menu is still in flux. We’re trying different things out this summer to see what folks here in Van Wert County really enjoy,” Rick explains.

“It won’t be set for awhile, until at least September. In the meantime, we offer quite an array of appetizers, entrees, and sandwiches, as well as a full wet bar.”

The signature offering of The Black Angus on Main is, of course, beef. Fresh, hand-cut steaks head the menu, all USDA choice sirloin, available in eight, ten, and twelve-ounce cuts.

“My dad also offered steak for two, and we’ve followed his lead on that. It’s a good deal. A full 22 ounces of steak—with sides, of course!”

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When you enter The Black Angus on Main, the first thing you’ll probably notice are the renovations made to the dining area. Each table now has matching wooden chairs of the same hue, as the wall paneling, and the side tables are each accented with a beautiful Tiffany-style hanging lamp.

A new wine bar, just opened in July, graces one corner of the restaurant.

On the upper level of the dining area is a huge wooden hutch, refinished

by Rick’s wife, displaying memorabilia from the original Black Angus.

“Black Angus Catering and More will remain physically separate from the restaurant,” Rick explains. “Our facility on Westwood in Van Wert has much more room—something we need for preparing the quantity of food we serve.”

He adds, “Eric Heidensur is a unique talent in the kitchen, and he’ll remain in charge of things downtown.”

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RIVER TERRACE RETIRMENT COMMUNITY:

Country Living at Its Finest Article and Photos by Willow Cross

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rom the moment you turn into River Terrace Retirement Community, a feeling of old-world charm mixed with modern luxury envelops your senses. To the left, a winding drive takes you past quaint cottagestyle houses leading to a cozy cul-de-sac.

Straight ahead, the sleek lines of the main building bring to mind a palatial country resort. The beautifully landscaped property hosts scores of full-growth trees and flower gardens, making it easy to imagine the entire development had been created around the scenic environment.

Entering the doors of the establishment, you are greeted simultaneously with that same

upscale lavishness, mingled with a classic country vibe and the friendly smile of the receptionist. The main floor offers many surprising amenities.

A small, well-stocked resident library which works on the honor system, makes available many genres of reading material. Thickly cushioned chairs allow for readers to sit and relax, should they choose. A small desk holds a computer with internet access for any resident wishing to send emails or explore the Internet.

Directly across the hall, you will find The Corner Shop, where residents can purchase various personal hygiene items, snacks,

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games, and even laundry detergent. Next to the shop, you’ll come to the Rivers Edge Cafe.

Although small in size, the cafe is a full-scale bistro. Elegant, but homey, the dining area spor ts comfortable seating. Some of the menu items include a lovely Raspberry Pecan Salad, and a Turkey Pesto Sandwich rivaling cuisine found in larger uptown bistros. A variety of sweets and pastries are also available.

With incredibly reasonable pricing and free cappuccinos for residents, it makes a lovely place to bring visitors for a quick meal without the hassle of traveling into town. Hours for the bistro are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

In addition, the community offers a hair salon/barber shop, as well as an onsite non-denominational chapel, which offers services on Sunday and Thursday mornings. Several beautifully decorated visiting areas allow for residents to comfortably entertain guests and spend time chatting with each other.

For those interested in getting out, have no fear. River Terrace arranges a wide variety of interesting trips from which residents may choose. For someone looking for cultural destinations, there are excursions to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic or nearby plays and

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Those who prefer to stay closer to home are not left without options.

Residents can indulge in bingo, sewing groups, and faith-based Bible studies, among many other activities. Frequent performances from local musicians and entertainers are held right on the grounds.

River Terrace provides transportation for shopping, banking and other personal needs. Additional amenities include: restaurant and buffet-style dining, flat linen service, 24-hour security/emergency alert system, all interior and exterior maintenance, bimonthly housekeeping, fitness center, putting green, fully-equipped electric kitchens, washer and dryer, garages, long-term care benefits and paid utilities. The community is also petfriendly.

Housing has been designed to meet the needs of all seniors, beginning with completely independent living in gorgeous two-bedroom apartment homes and cottages, to equally lovely assisted living homes and the full-care facility.

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Fourteen of the assisted living units are stipulated for memory care. Another 30 units are designated for full-time skilled nursing care.

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In 1999, Caylor-Nickel Medical Center was sold with a stipulation that the future River Terrace Retirement Community remain not-for-profit, as planned. The community’s board of directors enlisted Greystone Communities, Inc, of Dallas, Texas to ensure the original goals of Dr. Caylor and the Medical Center were brought to fruition.

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Nicole has been with River Terrace for the past four years. Her job as administrator has been primarily ensuring the safety of the residents, as well as coordinating resident services and dealing with financial considerations. “I believe serving our residents and interacting with them would have to be my favorite duties,” she says.

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