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CONTENTS 5 THE LASTINGLITE EMPORIUM Berne, Indiana | Innovation Meets Illumination
11 CRAIGVILLE APPLIANCE
Craigville, Indiana | Business the Old Fashioned Way
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A Perfect Blend Adams Memorial Hospital Amy's Professional Hair Andy's Car Wash Anytime Fitness Becky's Village Restaurant Berne Chamber of Comm. Biggs Property Mgmt Bixler Insurance BlackBird Boutique Bluffton Tire Broken B Western Store Century 21 Advance Realty Chicotes Mexican Grill Courtyard Lakes Villas D & H Workshop D. L. Schwartz Co. Decatur Self-Storage Earthen Treasures East of Chicago Edelweiss Floral Faith & Life Books Family Ford of Bluffton Geels Backhoe Gersh's Carpet Cleaning Heller Nursery Honegger Ringger & Co Humble Bumble Boutique Indiana Technical Install.
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15 Jerry Flack 14 Jillyan's Boutique 8 Joe's Lighting Products 16 Karen's Treasures 29 Lillie's Tin Ceiling Limberlost Massage & W. 36 14 Markle Antique Mall Markle Health & Rehabilit. 4 34 MR Planners 8 Nora Gray Pasquetti's Italian Rest 43 25 Pizza King of Decatur River Terrace Retirement 20 Schwartz Building Supply 2 Schwartz Manufacturing 10 16 Schwartz Shoe Store Sharlette's Fudgery & Gifts 42 16 Signature Healthcare 35 Simon's Mfg 10 Steve Rich Insurance Swiss Village Retirement 7 38 Swissland Cheese Co 10 Troxel Equipment 19 Van Wert CVB Van Wert Co 4-H Exchange 30 13 Velocity Motors Willshire Home Furnish. 29 37 Yager Furniture Zurcher's Best-One Tire 28
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Innovation Meets Illumination THE LASTINGLITE EMPORIUM Article by Jaci Gorrell
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hen wax, warm embellishment and electricity come together, you have a LastingLite candle. When creativity, innovation, and passion come together, you have Neal and Cindy Reusser, the duo behind the manufacturing company CR Designs—and, a new shopping addition in downtown Berne, Indiana. An electronics engineer, Neal found himself becoming more interested in his wife’s candle company as his line of work began to decline. He explains, “I was installing video systems in hospitals, foundries, TV stations, manufacturing facilities, high schools—even nuclear power plant systems.
“As things evolved, and desktop editing came into play, my business started going down, while Cindy’s business continued to grow. We prayed about the situation to figure out what we were supposed to do.” In 1999, Neal left his line of work in electronic engineering and joined his wife in her work at CR Designs. The LastingLite, the mainstay and focal product of the family business, was first conceived when Cindy envisioned a candle unlike any other. Cindy recalls, “It was a process between Neal and myself. I wanted to design a candle that had all these really pretty embedded flowers
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in it, but he said, ‘That’s going to catch on fire when you burn it!’” According to Cindy, Neal suggested that there had to be a way to “electrify a candle,” in order to make her fantastical vision a reality. His engineering background was the key to creating the “Original Electric Candle.” “Neal worke d on the electrical part. My dad helped me work on the mold part. And, the rest is history,” Cindy laughs. The LastingLite candle, a wax sleeve “candle” with a small light bulb inside, was the first of its kind when it was introduced by CR Designs in 1999. Cindy and Neal pioneered their own unique candlemaking method to create a candle with a soft glow and realistic, functional, and aesthetic appeal.
“The process takes several hours per batch. It’s a babysitting process because candles are finicky. We had to figure out how to do it through trial and error until we found something that worked!”
Each candle is carefully handcrafted in Berne, Indiana. The production process? “We get 2,000 pounds of hard wax in at a time,” says Cindy. “We put additives in the wax to make it the right consistency and opacity so the candles glow, but they’re not clear.
Sixteen years later, the process has been perfected. CR Designs sells thousands of
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It wasn’t until this year that Cindy and Neal decided to branch out from wholesale into retail. Unlike typical business expansions, the decision to add a retail location was primarily spiritual. “This is going to sound really strange to most people, but as I had my prayer time, I just felt that there was a move coming,” Cindy describes. “It really was just a stirring in us, so Neal said, ‘Okay, we’re going to start looking.’” Neal says their search was “Godorchestrated” and the building they purchased, located on Main Street in Berne, was an altogether “perfect fit” for the business. Cindy adds, “The cabinets were already here. We had to paint—just do some cosmetic things—but other than that, the building was in good shape!” Following a coat of fresh paint and signage marking the new store, The LastingLite Emporium simply needed a selection of merchandise, arranged artfully by the Reusser family. The LastingLite Emporium offers LastingLite candles, as well as a collection of home décor, children’s clothing, kitchenware, inspirational decorations, and more. Neal and Cindy credit many of their store products to the connections they’ve made at trade shows. After being introduced to trade shows as the employee of a Fort Wayne business, Cindy continued to attend the events after launching CR Designs. “It’s given us the opportunity to see what’s out
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“Establishing connections is important; some of the products that we have in here, we buy from trade show vendors.” Cindy adds, “It’s a whole network! We have a whole ‘extended family’ outside of our hometown that’s from all over the United States. “A lot of times, you’re sitting at a trade show, and you have hours to kill before you see anybody. You start talking to other vendors, you go out to dinner, you make acquaintances—it’s just networking!” In recent weeks, the Reussers have moved a large antique candy counter into the Emporium and filled it with a variety of bulk candies. To the delight of many, the shop also carries a selection of DeBrand Fine Chocolates.
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n the quaint community of Craigville, you’ll find bits and pieces of history strewn across the showroom floor at Craigville Appliance. The relics are fitting, since the business dates back earlier than World War II!
During WWII, the Craigville business operated as an Oliver tractor dealership. Josh Hunt, Store Manager at Craigville Appliance, enjoys talking to the older generation of customers who remember buying these tractors.
This multi-family, multi-generational business was first established in 1919 by Ed and Elmer Moser. Known then as Craigville Garage, the shop originally sold tractors and tires. The Mosers even had a tool that would take the tire off the rim of a tractor, which was a big deal back in the early 1900’s.
“Older gentlemen love to come in and reminisce about the old days and their memories of the store,” says Josh. There was even a Standard Oil fueling station as part of the early business, he adds, with a gift shop where couples would come to register for weddings and anniversaries.
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The company underwent a number of changes as the years passed, and Josh’s family took over the business in 1991. Dan Hunt is the second generation of the third family to own the Craigville store. He feels it is important to maintain the history of the establishment. The showroom at Craigville A p p lian ce f o cu s e s o n a modern display, with touches of antiques, to bring back the history of the store. Many of the old gift shop items can be found around the showroom floor. The old soda machines from the Standard Oil station are on display, along with many other historic items and memorabilia. When you walk into Craigville Appliance, you will notice they do business the oldfashioned way. Arlene—the “house mom,” as Josh calls her—will offer you a drink and help direct you to the right person!
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Call (260) 692-6366 “It is important that we know our products extremely well. We want to be able to tell our customers that we have used this appliance in our home.” All of the staff at Craigville Appliance are highly knowledgeable with each of the appliances in the store. New home construction consultations are a specialty at Craigville Appliance.
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Craigville Appliance offers service that reaches beyond the boundaries of its property. “We love to do mower demos at people’s homes,” explains Josh. “We want to demonstrate how the mower works and what it can do for our customers.” Customers can inquire about a mower demonstration online or by calling the store and asking for Josh Hunt or Joe Eisenhut. Joe is the sales manager and has been with Craigville Appliance for over ten years. “He is very knowledgeable and is here for our customers’ needs,” Josh assures. Around the holidays, Craigville Appliance features deals on appliances for cooking and cleaning. “Everybody
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arlier this year, Emily Shifferly, a stay-athome-mom to four children ages 2 to 13, told her husband she needed to look into going back to college or starting a business. The Decatur, Indiana resident was ready for a change, but career paths she’d once considered no longer seemed appealing. What did fascinate Emily was the prospect of owning a clothing store. Her path to this dream destination was unorthodox—and, very quick. “In early June,” she explains, “I walked into Tattered Treasures at 5 p.m. on a Monday to buy a patio set. But, by 9 a.m. on Wednesday, I had purchased the entire building.”
Emily then set her sights on establishing one of Decatur’s newest retail businesses, the BlackBird Boutique. Her first task was deciding what merchandise she would offer in the shop. “I’m not big on mainstream clothing,” Emily says. “I prefer going to a boutique because I like their clothing better.” She explains that brands carried in boutiques are not tied to a particular store chain and generally can’t be purchased at a department store or the mall. “I went to my closet and noted the brands I had bought over and over. I knew them to be quality brands.”
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The next step was choosing a name for the store. “I’m a big Beatles fan and took inspiration from their song BlackBird. I liked the sound of BlackBird Boutique.” Emily immediately launched into the “business” of opening a business: getting a retail sales permit and tax identification number. Next, she applied to be a retailer with each of the brands whose items she wanted to carry in her new store. The BlackBird Boutique opened on the eighth of August, just two months after Emily purchased the building, which also houses a t wo -b e dr o om , t wo bath apartment above the shop. The speedy opening was possible because of the building’s excellent condition, as previous owners had completely renovated the space. The only improvement required by the Shifferlys was the addition of free-standing dressing rooms. A huge grand opening celebration took place that first day, with a standing room-only crowd. Emily coordinated added festivities with nearby businesses. In the late afternoon, the street was blocked off to accommodate
a beer tent hosted by The Wet Spot, a food cart sponsored by Niblicks Bistro, and a local band that played into the evening. Emily chuckles when she admits her motto is, “Go all in, or don’t even bother.” Any business venture carries risks, as Emily and her husband Mitch, an owner at Shifferly’s Dodge, both understand. She is
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She emphasizes, “Our focus is on the customer.” She enjoys assisting customers in determining the right colors and styles for their figure and skin tone. That’s the best part of the job for Emily—the personal approach. She also takes pleasure in seeing the change in attitude toward shopping for clothes, and the boost in self-esteem the right clothing can produce. BlackBird Boutique carries many accessories, including a line of headbands made in Fort Wayne by Emily Kai, and the very popular Bouton Bracelets from a California-based company. “Bouton actually contacted me,” shares Emily. Only 11 stores across the country carry these unique leather bracelets, which feature interchangeable snap button charms. And, soon, BlackBird Boutique will carry Bouton bracelet designs created exclusively for the Decatur shop. BlackBird is the exclusive distributor of hand-made jewelry and all-natural products from Out of Eden Naturals, created by Emily’s sister, Lily Evans. Out of Eden’s organic products include
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Toddler Candy Cane Hunt
LEGO Club
Blood Pressure Checks
Weight Watchers Meeting
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. City Gym Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Muselman Wellness Pavilion Berne, Indiana (260) 589-4496
Portland, IN Festival of Trees Tour Depart @ 1:00 p.m. Muselman Wellness Pavilion Berne, Indiana (260) 589-3173
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145
G.I. Jukebox
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Van Wert Civic Theater Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-9689
LEGO Club
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PJ Story Hour
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ballentine Gallery Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Adams Public Library Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7270 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
1-2-3 Book Club 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
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Needles, Hooks & Pins 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605
Mayor's Open House 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. City Hall Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069
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Moms' Morning Out 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. YMCA Bluffton, Indiana (260) 565-9622
LEGO Club
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
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3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605
Artists in Action
Cards with Carol
(Call to Register) 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. South Adams Senior Center Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8877
G.I. Jukebox
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Van Wert Civic Theater Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-9689
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Craft Show
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Community Building Bryant, Indiana (260) 997-6418
Pearl Harbor Match
9:30 a.m. Outdoorsmen Association Range Van Wert, Ohio (419) 203-5234
Movie at the Branch: Home 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Wells County Library Ossian, Indiana (260) 622-4691
Christmas Tree Festival
(Weekends through Dec. 20th)
LEGO Club
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Canal Museum Delphos, Ohio (419) 695-7737
Wonderland of Lights
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Arts Commerce Visitors Centre Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ouabache State Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 468-2127
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Jay County Historical Museum Portland, Indiana (260) 726-7168
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Berne Public Library Berne, Indiana (260) 589-2809 (Weekends through Dec. 27th)
Fountain Park Tree Lighting Ceremony 5:30 p.m. Fountain Park Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-9378
Kiwanis Hometown Christmas 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Downtown Delphos, Ohio (419) 238-9378
Holiday Lights at the Fair (Weekends through Dec. 25th)
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Van Wert County Fairgrounds Van Wert, Ohio (419) 203-2234
Festival of Trees
Candlelight Museum Tours
Merry Christmas with the Browns 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The Gospel Barn Bluffton, Indiana (651) 269-2120
Christmas Dinner Theater 6:00 p.m. Trinity Friends Church Van Wert, Ohio www.trinityvw.com
Heartland Sings Concert 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Arts Commerce Visitors Centre Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222
MercyMe Christmas
7:30 p.m. Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-6722
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Decatur Flea Market 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Riverside Center Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2341
Festival of Trees
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Arts Commerce Visitors Centre Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222
Free Photos with Santa 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Muselman Wellness Pavilion Berne, Indiana (260) 589-3173
Christmas in the Park 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Willshire Park Willshire, Ohio (419) 238-9378
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-6722
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Christmas Tree Showcase (Weekdays through Dec. 31st)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Swiss Village Front Desk Berne, Indiana (260) 589-3173
Festival of Trees
(Weekdays through Dec. 16th)
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Arts Commerce Visitors Centre Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222
Cozy Christian Readers 10:15 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
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Blood Pressure Clinic 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. McDonald's Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145
Blood Pressure Clinic 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Richard's Restaurant Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145
Blood Pressure Checks 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Muselman Wellness Pavilion Berne, Indiana (260) 589-4496
Computer Club
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
iPad Club
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
eReader/iPad Fair 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
After School Crafts 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Adams Public Library Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7270
LEGO Club
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Adams Public Library Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7270
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
No Boys Allowed! Club 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
No Girls Allowed! Club 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
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Needles, Hooks & Pins 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605
Holiday Ensemble Concert 7:00 p.m. Arts Place Portland, Indiana (260) 726-4809
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Moms' Morning Out 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. YMCA Bluffton, Indiana (260) 565-9622
Healthy Cooking Class (Call to Register) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. South Adams Senior Center Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8877
JL Trekkers
3:30 p.m. - 4:15 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
Book Club
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Adams Public Library Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7270
Homemade Card Class 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. City Hall Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069
Who Picked This Book, Anyway? Book Club 6:30 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
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Senior Luncheon: Christmas Carols (Call to Register) Noon South Adams Senior Center Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8877
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Breakfast with Santa 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Fort Recovery Elementary Fort Recovery, Ohio (419) 375-2530
Christmas Open House & Gift Shop Sale 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Limberlost Visitor Center Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7428
Saturday Afternoon at the Movies 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
Christmas in the Mansion 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wells County Historical Museum Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-9956
Saturday Night at The Village 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Swiss Village Auditorium Berne, Indiana (260) 589-3173
Home Free Christmas
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-6722
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Annual Farm Toy Show 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jay County Fairgrounds Portland, Indiana (260) 726-6433
Christmas Family Festivities 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Jay County Historical Museum Portland, Indiana (260) 726-7168
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Christmas in the Mansion 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wells County Historical Museum Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-9956
VW Area Boys Choir Christmas Concert
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-9378
David Phelps Concert
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-6722
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Mom's Support Group 1:00 p.m. Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145
Brown Bag Book Club 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
PJ Story Hour
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wells County Library Ossian, Indiana (260) 622-4691
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Blood Pressure Checks 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Muselman Wellness Pavilion Berne, Indiana (260) 589-4496
LEGO Club
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Adams Public Library Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7270
Kids Club
6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
JL Crew
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
South Adams Prayer Support Team Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. West Missionary Church Berne, Indiana saps.team@yahoo.com
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Needles, Hooks & Pins 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605
Paws & Claus
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. City Gym Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069
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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
Winter Wonderland 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. City Gym Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069
Cookie Exchange 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. City Hall Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069
Weight Watchers Meeting 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Adams Memorial Hospital Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145
LEGO Club
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wells County Library Ossian, Indiana (260) 622-4691
(260)728-2151 The DePue Brothers Christmas
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Niswonger Performing Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-6722
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LEGO Club
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Berne Public Library Berne, Indiana (260) 589-2809
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December Dash 5K 9:00 a.m. City Gym Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069
Christmas at the Museum 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Jay County Historical Museum Portland, Indiana (260) 726-7168
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Christmas in the Mansion 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wells County Historical Museum Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-9956
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Christmas in the Mansion 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wells County Historical Museum Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-9956
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Create an Ornament 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Adams Public Library Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7270
Blood Pressure Check 12:30 p.m. South Adams Senior Center Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8877
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1:00 p.m. South Adams Senior Center Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8877
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605
All Books Considered 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605
Wonderland of Lights 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ouabache State Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 468-2127
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Blood Pressure Clinic 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. McDonald's Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145
Blood Pressure Clinic 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Richard's Restaurant Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2145
Kids' Movie & Popcorn 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.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
Red Cross Bloodmobile 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. South Adams Senior Center Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8877
Create a Bookmark 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Adams Public Library Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7270
Wonderland of Lights 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ouabache State Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 468-2127
Crazy Christmas Party 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
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LEGO Club
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612
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Needles, Hooks & Pins 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 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
K123 Club: Make It - Take It 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605
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Holiday Story & Craft Time
LEGO Challenge!
Wonderland of Lights
Blood Pressure Checks
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Adams Public Library Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7270 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ouabache State Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 468-2127
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Wonderland of Lights 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ouabache State Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 468-2127
Christmas Eve Services 6:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. Swiss Heritage Village Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8007
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Christmas in the Mansion 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wells County Historical Museum Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-9956
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Christmas in the Mansion 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wells County Historical Museum Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-9956
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Make Your Own Bracelet 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Adams Public Library Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7270
10:30 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Muselman Wellness Pavilion Berne, Indiana (260) 589-4496
LEGO Club
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Adams Public Library Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7270
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Needles, Hooks & Pins 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605
Movie & Popcorn
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Adams Public Library Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7270
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NOON Year's Eve
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p..m. Adams Public Library Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605
Limberlost New Year's Eve 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p..m. Limberlost Visitor Center Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7428
Fish Puppets
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Adams Public Library Geneva, Indiana (260) 368-7270
Simple Food for Farm Belt Folks BECKY’S VILLAGE RESTAURANT Article by Dee Fisher
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think every small town has its gathering places—the local barber shop, the beauty parlor, and, most importantly, the town diner. You can find out all the local gossip and spend happy hours “shooting the breeze” with friends. If the diner has a good cook and a friendly wait staff, so much the better. The village of Willshire, Ohio has had a diner like this for many years. First known as Joe’s Village Restaurant, it was the place to come if you wanted home cooking and some
conversation. It was here that Becky Genth first came to work for the owner, Joe. “I’ve worked in food service jobs, both in the kitchen and in the dining room, since I was 13 years old,” she says. Becky’s father owned the Preble Gardens in Decatur, Indiana, and she worked for him as a young girl. After graduating from the Culinary Arts School at the Ivy Tech campus in Fort Wayne, Becky came to Willshire to work at Joe’s restaurant. Not too many years later, Joe decided to sell the business and retire.
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“When the business came up for sale, I talked it over with my husband. He didn’t want to do anything in the restaurant,” Becky laughs, “but he was willing to help me get going.” On November 1, 1996, Becky and her husband took ownership of the restaurant. “Basically, we opened with a new name, but we aimed at keeping the people of Willshire and the rest of the area coming in for their meals.” What can you eat at Becky’s Village Restaurant? The question really should be, What can’t you eat there? If you like home cooking done well, Becky has something for you. “We try to make things the way your grandma made them,” she says. “For instance, our pie crusts are made with lard, and we use seasoned cast iron skillets for frying meat.
simple food. Meat and potatoes—just add a vegetable, and you’re all set!”
“The folks who come to our restaurant are from the farm belt, and they’re used to
The menu at Becky’s is primarily traditional American fare, such as sandwiches, steaks,
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Dinner entrees include steak, pork, chicken and seafood dishes. Fridays are great for fish lovers—you can have all-you-can-eat seafood starting at 4 p.m.! And, a Mexican menu is offered on Thursday evenings, complete with burritos, enchiladas, tacos and nachos, for starters. Every week, Becky offers different lunch specials for reasonable prices, including complete meal deals like Pan-Fried Chicken, Beef and Noodles, 5-Way Chili, Meatloaf, and Beef Manhattan, each served with sides and a drink. Customers also enjoy monthly dinner specials, featuring such succulent dishes as Turkey and Dressing, Grilled Ham with Sweet Potatoes, Country Fried Chicken, Baked Smothered Pork Chop Dinner, and Smoked Sausage Mac and Cheese.
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barbeque, hot dogs, chicken, and seafood, as well as Mexican-style dishes. The breakfast fare includes several egg combos, pairing eggs cooked to order with steak, bacon, or sausage, homemade sausage gravy and biscuits, omelets, and pancakes, all available with several different sides and beverages.
My family has always said that, since life is uncertain, one should eat dessert first. That’s definitely true at Becky’s! Although you can get such items as cake and ice cream, most of Becky’s customers order the homemade pies. Becky serves pies made completely from scratch, from crust through the filling to the toppings. Kathy, a member of Becky’s staff, has been making the
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restaurant’s pies for several years, and they are mouth-watering! The flavors available vary with the day and the season. After 20 years of owning the restaurant, Becky says that the things she loves the most are her staff and customers. “We’re a real team here, working to get our customers the best possible food as quickly as we can, all without straining their budget. “I’ve never had a manager here—never needed one. I have a group of about 14 people who all do their jobs without a fuss and with smiles on their faces.
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“I can go visit my children and grandchildren who live out-of-state, and I don’t worry about how the place will be run. Everything goes on smoothly.” Becky’s dining crowds have grown in recent years. “We have noticed that the number of ‘regulars’ has been increasing, since some places down the road have closed. I’ve always said that if you serve good food at a reasonable price, people will come!” Becky’s is open from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Check out the weekly and monthly specials on Facebook. Come on down—your order’s ready! #
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t the time in life when many people find themselves slowing down and exiting the work-a-day world, Sharon Ewell did just the opposite. “I had always been a stay-at-home mom and a volunteer,” says Sharon. Her years of volunteering in the library and classroom at Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School in Decatur, Indiana gradually ended, leaving Sharon with too much time on her hands. After her husband Ralph’s retirement, the couple followed in the footsteps of many retirees, and for a couple of years, they traveled to Florida and then to Arizona for a portion of the winter. But Sharon missed
her family, her home and her church while away. She and Ralph agreed that leaving the area each year wasn’t for them. Still, Sharon knew she needed a meaningful pursuit. “I wanted something more to do.” In 2006, Sharon had the chance to set up shop at the Ivy Vine Boutique adjacent to The Beauty Salon on 9th street in Decatur. Sharon’s daughters encouraged her to seize the opportunity and suggested she handle jewelry. That decision launched a new business Sharon called Just Because Jewelry and Gifts. “I started pretty small, and it was strictly
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jewelry,” she remembers. Scarves and a variety of gift items soon followed. Three years later, Sharon moved the gift shop to the rear portion of The Next Page Bookstore, further expanding her line of merchandise. In 2011, Just Because Jewelry and Gifts moved to its current location on 2nd Street, again with an expansion of its product offerings. “I knew I wanted to be on 2nd street rather than on the highway,” Sharon says. “This place was perfect.” The existing track lighting highlighted the many gifts items that soon lined the store’s walls. only occasional help HAVE TO COOK With LIKE YOU DON’T
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from her daughter and a personal friend, Sharon operates the shop alone. She does rely on her husband, who retired from the Dana Corporation, to lend a hand when needed. “I could not do this without him,” Sharon admits.
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“As soon as we have it baked, we put it in the freezer and sell it frozen. We take orders, as well.” A sidewalk kiosk posted in front of the store advertises the confectionaries available each day. “It’s another reason for people to stop in the store,” says Sharon. Popular cupcake varieties include chocolate, lemon, white chocolate raspberryfilled and Cinnabon. Sharon’s favorite part of the business? “The part I really enjoy is taking care of customers and meeting people. “I just love helping people find something that thrills them. I so often have customers come back and express how happy they were with a purchase. That’s the icing on my cake. “It’s been a purely joyful experience for me. When that ceases to be, I will close my doors and say it was wonderful while it lasted.” Stop by between 10 and 6 Tuesday through Saturday to see the extensive inventory. Follow Just Because Jewelry and Gifts on Facebook. #
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mmediately upon entering Country Creek Primitives in Portland, Indiana, one is conscious of a pleasant aroma. With a smile, Meranda Teeter, owner of the store, acknowledges the attraction.
well.” Meranda has been selling this Exclusive brand of candles since the store first opened for business. She aims to carry unique candle brands and varying types, such as soy and soy mixes.
“People often say they want to buy that distinctive candle smell.” But, the scent wafting through the shop is actually a blend.
A friend of Meranda’s opened Country Creek Primitives in 2002. About three years later, Meranda bought it from her. “I liked this kind of stuff and thought it would be fun to work as a part-time job.”
“There is no way to find that scent in just one candle,” Meranda says. Opening a jar candle, she adds, “Smell this. It’s cinnamon—it is very strong. It burns
It soon became a full-time job. “This store has been here almost 13 years,” she notes with pride.
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Meranda sells much more than candles and primitives. The wide-ranging inventory includes c an dles , t ar t burners, melts, wreathes, berry garlands, small and large pictures, signs, lamps, and florals. There are towels, baskets, dolls, tree ornaments, table settings, indoor furniture, flags, rugs, and a bit of very rustic outdoor furniture. Even the furniture and displays themselves are for sale. As Meranda and I explore
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