Wabash Valley Living July 2015 Edition

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Volume 7 | Number 7 | July 2015

CONTENTS

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AMY M. ORR Contributors DEE FISHER JIM KIRKWOOD SYLVIA MARBACH TIFFANY SCHORTGEN

JULY 2015

Advertising ED FERGUSON MARY ANN SEAVERS

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Berne, Indiana | Crew Takes On Unusual Project

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13 FRENCH TWP WOOD SHOP

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Pennville, Indiana | New Ways to Use Old Items

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23 TRACY'S COUNTRY FLEA MARKET Van Wert, Ohio | A "Little Bit of Everything"

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A Perfect Blend Adams Memorial Hosp Amishville Campground Amy's Professional Hair Backyard Family Furnit Beauty by Sheri Liechty Berne Antique Mall Berne Chamber of Com Berne Ready Mix Biggs Property Manage Bixler Insurance BKM Real Estate Blackcreek Peddler Blue Creek Harness Bluffton Tire Bryant Combine Parts Century 21 Advance Re Chain Reaction Bike Classics Plus Auto Sales CMA Truck & Auto Courtyard Lakes Villas D & H Workshop D L Schwartz Co dasMarit Farmers & Arti Decatur Self-Storage Earthen Treasures East of Chicago Edelweiss Floral Eichhorn Jewelry Engine House Quilt Sh Faith & Life Books & Gift Family LifeCare Geels Backhoe General Insurance Gersh's Carpet Cleaning Graber Insurance Hilty Builder Supply Honegger Ringger & Co

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Jerry Flack Financial Joe's Lighting Products Karen's Treasures Lillie's Tin Ceiling Limberlost Massage & Markle Health & Rehab Marla Clauser McDonald's MR Planners Nicholson Family Dental Nora Gray Pizza King of Decatur R.A.H. Tree Service Richard's Jewelry River Terrace Retireme Schug House Inn Schwartz Manufactur Schwartz Marathon Schwartz Shoe Store Signature Health Care Simon's Manufacturing Sport Form Steve Rich Insurance Swiss Heritage Village Swiss Village Retireme Swiss Woodworking Swissland Cheese Co The Hope Clinic Troxel Equipment Van Wert Council on Van Wert CVB Velocity Motors Willow Creek Store Willshire Home Furnish Ya Ya's Mid-Century and Yager Furniture Zurcher's Best-One Tire

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28 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 35 SAM'S ENGINE CLINIC

Monroe, Indiana | Parts, Equipment & Repairs

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Berne, Indiana | Wholesaler Adds Retail Space

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Bryant, Indiana | Keeping Farmers in the Field

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M.C. HILTY CONSTRUCTION:

Crew Earns Praise for Unusual Project Article by Tiffany Schortgen

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t may surprise you that one of the most beautiful, unique and elegantly-designed dentist’s office in the country exists in a barn in Fort Wayne, Indiana. What may surprise you more is that an Amish construction crew from Berne, Indiana constructed this architectural wonder.

the idea of locating the dentist office in a barn after interviewing Dr. Painter and finding that his most fond childhood memories were of playing basketball in his family’s barn. “The design architect was from Beverly Hills, California, and he had been a dentist and then became an architect.”

Over the span of a year (1999 – 2000), M.C. Hilty Construction transformed a rustic cattle barn, built in 1885, into a modern, yet in some ways still rustic, dentist office for Dr. Gary Painter of Tooth Acres Dentistry. Mervin says, “It was a pretty interesting project. It was a challenge—that’s one reason I took it.”

The Hilty construction crew took Kennedy’s design and made it a reality. The project wasn’t without its challenges, though. In fact, this was the largest and most perplexing project of Mervin’s 25 years in business.

The renovation project was designed by architect Chris Kennedy, who came up with

“It definitely was the most challenging project I’ve done,” he reiterates. “One thing that made it complicated was the ceiling and walls had such unique angles. It took

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us longer to frame those few walls than it would for a new house.”

The office at Tooth Acres features t wo patient rooms that are completely surrounded by windows and jut out from the building as if suspended in air. Unique features continue throughout the facility.

“We put up a wooden silo inside the office,” adds Mervin. “It’s about 18 feet in diameter, and that’s the waiting room.”

Mervin started his business in the 1990s after he'd worked a variety of jobs.

At one point, he held parttime positions at a feed mill and at Hitzer Stove in Berne.

Without enough hours available at either place of employment, Mervin began doing construction work for his brother-in-law. He soon realized there was a high demand for new home construction at that time.

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So, he and a partner opened M.C. Hilty Construction. Later, Mervin bought out his partner and is now the sole owner of the business.

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Today, three of Mervin’s six sons work for his company, and he hopes to one day pass it down to them. “I probably will, if they’re interested. Right now, I know if I take a day off, things will keep on going.”

M.C. Hilty Construction will take on almost any type of construction project, from new residential builds to renovations to the construction of large agricultural buildings. “We do about anything that comes along.”

Back at Tooth Acres Dentistry, Dr. Painter offers the highest praise possible for a job well done—he’s been a repeat customer. Mervin says, “We’ve actually been back a few times to do additional work. We were there just a few months ago to put in a couple new rooms and to add a couple more chairs.”

This is just one of the many construction projects that has earned M.C. Hilty Construction its good name over the years. When asked what has made his business so successful, Mervin humbly responds, “Happy customers.”

Mer vin has seen many repeat customers, and word-of-mouth is what has really grown his business. “I haven’t had to do a lot of advertising.”

Mervin laughs, “I had a customer from Bluffton who called and said they are ready for phase 52. He joked that the only project left is to concrete their back yard.”

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An interesting project M.C. Hilty construction has worked on more recently was a garage made completely out of Styrofoam block forms. “They look kinda like Lego blocks,” Mervin explains. With a four-inch wall, the blocks have an R50 insulation value.

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Though Mervin enjoys the construction very much, these days he loves spending time in his greenhouse business even more. Mervin and his wife Gertie are also the owners of GM Plants, which includes a set of vast greenhouses located on the family’s homestead.

GM Plants is in its 11th season of business. They sell a large variety of annuals perennials, vegetable plants, color shrubs, hydrangeas, hanging baskets, urns and planters.

People come from all over to shop at Mer vin and Gertie’s greenhouses, due to the Proven Winners brand of plants they sell.

“We do mostly the Proven Winners, and that’s actually a patented brand of flower.

The r e ar e onl y thr e e greenhouses in United States that propagate them.”

These flowers perform quite well for consumers, and Mervin says that’s what keeps their business growing.

“In the greenhouse environment, it’s easy to make plants look pretty good, but the real test is to see if they can withstand the elements. And, performance is what sets Proven Winners apart.”

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Mervin says, “As I’m getting older, I enjoy the greenhouse. I kind of see it as a semi-retirement for me when the boys take over the construction business. The greenhouse is still a lot of work, but maybe not as much as tearing up a roof.”

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FRENCH TOWNSHIP WOOD SHOP:

A Half-Century of Experience Article and Photos by Tiffany Schortgen

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fter more than 55 years in the woodworking business, French Township Wood Shop owner Jacob Wickey still loves what he does. Jacob cannot recall exactly when he started the craft, but says it was sometime in his early adolescence.

For many years, woodworking was a side or night job for Jacob, and he worked construction, masonry, and farming jobs during the day. Jacob says, “I always have to do something—I just can’t sit around. So, I did that in the evenings.”

“My dad did it all his life, and I went to work with him as a little kid. I’ve always been doing it.”

Before opening his current business, Jacob operated a fiberglass shop on the side, as well. “I got called ‘Fiberglass Jake’ through that,” he laughs. “Made buggy parts, shafts, and canoes.”

He laughs, “I remember that I’d cut my fingers getting into his carving knives when I wasn’t supposed to.”

Jacob says the first project he completed on his own was in eighth grade. “I had to draw a print and do a project, and that was my first piece.” He was about 15 years old at the time.

Although Jacob is a Jack-of-all-trades, he always enjoyed working with wood the most. “I loved construction, but I hated the commute and the drive. I strived to have a job at home. I can weld, but wood is so much nicer to work with.”

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In 2000, Jacob opened French Township Wood Shop as his primary means of business. The shop sells a variety of beautiful, handmade pieces of wood furniture and home décor.

Jacob’s son David is very involved in the business and plans on taking it over one day. David has inherited his dad’s talent for woodworking and is even more of a perfectionist than his father (if that’s possible).

“David works very hard. He is always out here sanding and perfecting every detail.”

French Township Wood Shop does mostly custom orders, but you can also find some of their pieces in town at Berne Trading Company, and also at Bunker Hill Variety Store in Geneva. The Wickeys also make candle bases for CR Design’s LastingLite candles.

Jacob is quite talented in his craft and is capable of making almost any furniture item out of wood. Some of the more common pieces they sell include oak special-order cabinets and furniture, benches, china cupboards, chests of drawers, wall racks, floor racks, kitchen carts, and nightstands.

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French Township Wood Shop’s most popular product is its wall rack. The wall rack is made from oak, with two cupboard doors on top for spices and a pull-out rack for dishtowels. It can be used as a kitchen or bathroom rack.

This product is an original design by French Township Wood Shop. They even make the dowel rods used in the racks. As a matter of fact, the Wickeys started building the wall racks because they had leftover wood that they wanted to repurpose instead of scrapping it. So, they fashioned these leftover pieces into dowel rods for the racks.

Jacob says, “Some people ask for a piece of wood or scrap, and we say, ‘There’s no scrap here.’”

According to Jacob, most of the designs they use for their furniture are unique to the company. “We do not copy others’ designs. Most of the stuff we make comes from our own ideas.

And, we try to keep our price down so others can’t copy and undercut us.”

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French Township Wood Shop also prides itself in the quality of the materials used in every product. They try to pick the finest pieces of wood and only choose reputable suppliers and partners. The types of wood they commonly use include poplar, oak, walnut, cherry and maple.

Another unique product created at French Township Wood Shop is their wooden yo-yo. These qualityhandcrafted yo-yos feature a variety of attractive designs with a varnish finish.

This timeless toy would make a perfect keepsake for a child of any age.

The yo-yos can be found at Bunker Hill Variety Store or ordered through the Berne Trading Company. Bunker Hill Variety Store also sells them wholesale to other business in the area. Jacob says, “Bunker orders them by the

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hundreds and sells them all over at different stores.”

One of the largest projects French Township has completed in its 15 years in business was for Celina Moving and Storage. “We finished out his offices and made 30 solid oak doors.”

Another place you can observe the quality of French Township Wood Shop’s craftsmanship is at the First Bank of Berne. Jacob and David created the wooden brochure racks that sit in the different branches of the bank.

Whatever your furniture need, from beautifully-carved cribs to roll top desks to fireplace mantles, French Township Wood Shop can literally create almost anything out of wood.

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THE GENERAL STORE:

New Ways to Use Old Items Article and Photos by Jim Kirkwood

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educe, reuse, recycle”—sometimes k nown to e nv ir onme nt all yconscious shoppers as R3—is a concept of responsible consumer behavior. Freda Corwin, owner of The General Store in downtown Pennville, Indiana, believes there is another “R” that should be included with the original R3: “repurpose.”

that tired old piece in the landfill—it can be repurposed,” she says.

Freda and her husband, Neal have repurposed items small and large, giving them new life. Customers affirm her creative imagination as she finds new ways to use old items.

A native of the small Indiana community, Freda was in the last graduating class of Pennville High School. She retired after a fulfilling career in public service, which included being the Jay County Auditor and working as a court reporter in the Jay County Courts. Freda presently works for the local wastewater district three days a week.

“My goal is just to show people you can repurpose things. You don’t have to throw

“Neal likes to go to auctions,” Freda adds.

“He finds things for the shop. And, if we don’t use them as-is, we repurpose the items and then offer them as, say, a plant holder or a birdhouse.”

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While working full-time, Freda had been crafting birdhouses and wreaths, among other things, selling them on consignment at the Gathering House in Berne, Indiana. “That kind of thing was my stress reliever,” she laughs.

When a former downtown auction house was offered for rent, Freda saw a chance to operate her own business—while bringing new life to a vacant building. There have been many changes in this small community, and the downtown area is not as busy as it once was.

However, many customers are attracted by the visibility of The General Store right on State Road 1 and by the appeal of the store’s outdoor displays.

The General Store is located in the IOOF building in the center of Pennville. There is quite a bit of local history in the building itself.

The interior is quite spacious. At the back of the store, there is a workshop built by Neal, along with storage space.

The old, beautiful, fully-functioning cash register certainly qualifies as a local antique. Freda knows its history: “It came from a local bank, where the Legion is.

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“The IOOF owns this whole building.

I had to guarantee that when I leave here, the register would remain here at the lodge hall.”

Pointing to a display cabinet, Freda reports, “It came from an old Redkey dime store. Phil Stoltz, who operated the Yesteryear Restaurant in Redkey, had it in his barn.”

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At the rear of the main room stands a colorful, homey display of porch furniture and other items. Freda says, “When we came here, in 2009, I had a vision of making the area in the back like a little house. This display area, which Neal built for me, is like the porch of the house.”

Not all items in the General Store are used or dated. Throughout the large store is a mix of old, repurposed, and re-imagined items along with newer and modern items.

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There is a selection of artwork by country folk artist Billy Jacobs, along with a case of jewelry from a local artist. Freda has also placed a large assortment of new, braided rugs near the entrance.

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“I do order things in from various places,” she says. “I try not to buy from overseas. I try to be authentic and carry items that are made locally.”

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Freda is a craftsperson and artist herself, and has created many items in the store, including lamps, sculptures, wreaths, and a large assortment of signs and other items that she has stenciled. Freda’s signs range from the useful to the humorous. Sometimes, they are both.

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“I have 10 grandchildren,” Freda explains, “and eight of them are boys.

So, I stenciled a sign that says ‘No peein’ off the porch.’

“The boys just laugh at me.”

Freda uses the word “repurposed” frequently as she shows visitors around her store. Pointing to some fanciful decorations, she affirms, “I made these trees from bedsprings. I did some Christmas ones, too, with little trees and little snowmen on top of bedsprings.”

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husband cut the legs down for me and it made into a nice coffee table.”

She shows another item. “My husband made this bench. It was a bed, and the end of it is from a baby bed.”

Often, a change of color is all that is needed for an old piece to regain its usefulness. “Sometimes we buy old furniture,” Freda says. “Here’s a piece that was painted red—it was an ugly piece. So, I repainted it and repurposed it.”

As two shoppers browse the store, one exclaims, “So much to look at! Why, a person could spend days here, just looking around.”

Freda enjoys her role at The General Store so much, she doesn’t really consider it a job. She especially loves meeting and working with customers.

“I have people come from Fort Wayne, Marion—people who know I’m here, and they stop in. Others see the store as they pass through, and they tell their friends about us.

“If we had more business, it would be more like a job,” she laughs.

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TRACY’S COUNTRY FLEA MARKET:

Auctions and a “Little Bit of Everything” Article and Photos by Dee Fisher

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re you a bargain hunter? A garage saler? Someone who lives to see the word “sale” on a roadway sign? The flea market is where you can find that mostAmerican of things, a good deal.

Albert LaFarge, author of the US Flea Market Directory, says, “Today’s American Flea Market is a modern version of a phenomenon that has endured throughout history in all civilized societies—wherever there is a high concentration of people, there will be market days when they assemble for the exchange of goods and services.”

Some flea markets have become very organized, held on specific days of the week at particular hours. And some even have a permanent location and facilities.

Over 20 years ago, Floyd Tracy founded Tracy’s Country Flea Market at a location just outside the city limits of Van Wert, Ohio. He started with one building, and then added a second one to house antiques and collectibles. Floyd and his family business prospered over the years.

About three-and-a-half years ago, Floyd approached his son, Gene, about taking over the flea market. After careful thought, Gene and his wife took over the flea market in October 2011, becoming full-time owners in October 2014.

Under their watch, the market has grown, with many new vendors selling, well, “a little bit of everything,” explains Gene. “We’ve been in the area for 30 years, running both

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our auction business and the flea market. People trust us to provide quality merchandise and service at reasonable rates.”

The 7,50 0 -square foot building housing the flea market is filled with a wide assortment of merchandise, from collectibles to personal products and dry goods. The vendors there restock their shelves regularly, keeping the inventory full to bursting!

Flea market items include: silver and turquoise jewelry, coins, knives, handmade quilts and afghans, toys, books, Nascar items, records, DVDs, CDs, games, tools, and sports cards. There is even a seamstress on site to create or alter items for you.

Some local businesses with other locations have also rented space here, including Kitcheneez vendors, consultants representing Avon and Tupperware, and Mendon Jewels. The vendors at Tracy’s exhibit a huge range of consumer interests, from clothing for adults and children, to bulk candy and soft drinks, to vintage items and antiques to interesting collectibles, such as Coca-Cola items and trains.

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The auctions are held at one end of the flea market building, which is open so you can also peruse the items in the days preceding each auction. “If you make me a good offer, I’ll sell anything, even if it’s not at the auction,” Gene laughs. “And, if you have anything to sell at the auction, I’ll come look at it— for free!”

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“You can find listings of what’s coming up on the weekly sales by checking out our Facebook pages (the flea market and the auction service each have one!) or by going to our website.”

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Tracy’s holds a consignment auction every Tuesday evening at 6:00. “You’ll find all sorts of items at the weekly auctions, from large appliances like refrigerators and generators to smaller items like coins and collectible baseball cards. We accept consignments as well as estate sales,” explains Gene.

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“The two businesses (Tracy’s Country Flea Market and Tracy’s Auction Services) are really two sides of the same coin—providing quality merchandise to buyers, and helping folks with something to sell find those buyers. Dad started in the auction business about 30 years ago, and I grew up around it, so it was a natural fit for me!” Gene says.

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Gene’s dad, Floyd, started his business as an auctioneer, and Gene has continued in his father’s footsteps.

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“We’re much more than a big garage sale. I guarantee you’ll find something that will pique your interest here,” Gene smiles. “We’re better than Ebay and have many more bargains than a department store.”

Tracy’s has several annual events that not only bring people out to their establishment, but also give back to the

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community. “I grew up in Van Wert, and I feel responsible for making sure that we are helping out this community in some way,” Gene remarks. “All of our events are family-friendly and center around either a holiday or a community event.”

On July 18, Tracy’s will celebrate their third annual Christmas in July. This event will feature lots of one-time vendors, rather like a large rummage sale, both inside and outside. Along with that, there’ll be a motorcycle poker run and a visit from Santa.

This event will whet your appetite for the huge Route 127 Garage Sales a few weeks later. Tracy’s will again offer space inside their building and outside in the parking area for those one-time

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vendors who want to take advantage of the crowds that travel up and down Route 127 every year during the first part of August.

Tracy’s will be running this sale August 4 through 9, starting two days before the Route 127 sale is slated to begin.

“There are people going up and down the highway all week, and we try to take advantage of that,” Gene explains.

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Rounding off the holiday events is the annual Easter Egg Hunt, usually held the weekend before or after Easter (depending on whether Easter is early or late). Literally thousands of plastic eggs with treats are hunted (and found!) by local children and families, and, of course, the Easter Bunny is the guest of honor!

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Open 10-5 Thursday & Friday, 9-2 Saturday

JULY EVENTS CALENDAR 28

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

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

Zoo Animal Meet & Greet 10:00 a.m.

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

Tai Chi with Alexa 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Storybook Park Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

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Weaving and Textiles 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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

Old Fashioned Farmers Days Opens (Through July 5)

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

Van Wert County Fairgrounds Van Wert, Ohio www.oldfashionedfarmersdays.com

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

YMCA Bluffton, Indiana (260) 565-9622

Zoo Animal Meet & Greet 10:00 a.m.

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

Weight Watchers Meeting

Holiday at Home Parade

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Museum of the Soldier Exhibit

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

Ballentine Gallery Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222

Smokey's Birthday Bash

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

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

Artists in Action

Kiwanis July 4th Celebration Opens

5:00 p.m. (Through July 4) Stadium Park Delphos, Ohio www.delphoskiwanis.com

Patriotic Picnic

6:00 p.m.

Muensterberg Plaza Berne, Indiana www.berneclocktower.org

Summer Concert Series: Lima Symphony 7:00 p.m.

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

Movie in the Park: Alexander & the Terrible...

8:45 p.m.

Kehoe Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

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Smooth Ballroom Dancing Pancake Breakfast 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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

7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

VFW Post 5803 Van Wert, Ohio (419) 771-9851

Jewelry Class with Becky Lehman

Firecracker Century Bike Tour

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

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

7:30 a.m.

Jubilee Park Van Wert, Ohio www.vanwert.com/museum

LEGO Club

4th of July Parade

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

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

11:00 a.m.

Downtown Portland, Indiana (260) 726-9548

11:00 a.m.

Downtown Van Wert, Ohio (419) 771-9851

1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Jay County Fairgrounds Portland, Indiana (260) 726-2967 5:30 p.m.

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

Adam Strack in Concert 8:00 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.

Bluffton High School Stadium Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

4th of July Fireworks Dusk Jay County Fairgrounds Portland, Indiana (260) 726-9548

Holiday at Home Fireworks Dusk Van Wert High School Van Wert, Ohio (419) 771-9851

4th of July Fireworks

10:00 p.m.

Bluffton High School Stadium Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

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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

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Jay County Fair Opens (Through July 11) Jay County Fairgrounds Portland, Indiana (888) 282-2728

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

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

Kids in the Kitchen 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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

Mom's Support Group 1:00 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

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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

Murder Mystery 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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

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Coffee and Canvas: A Morning with Monet 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Tai Chi with Alexa 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Storybook Park Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Escape the Ordinary Art 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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

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

YMCA Bluffton, Indiana (260) 565-9622

Healthy Cooking Class 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

–10– Senior Pool Tourney & Snacks 9:00 a.m.

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

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:

Artists in Action

Lincoln Ridge Farm Market

Kid-O-Rama

Van Wert County Farmers Market

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

Ballentine Gallery Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222 6:00 p.m.

Muensterberg Plaza Berne, Indiana www.berneclocktower.org

Arts in the Park: Bob & Jim Delgado 7:00 p.m.

Memorial Park Ohio City, Ohio www.villageofohiocity.org

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

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

Summer Concert Series: Soul'd Out Quartet 7:30 p.m.

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

Movie in the Park: Into the Woods 8:45 p.m.

Kehoe Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

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Wells County 4-H Fair Opens (Through July 16)

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Music in the Park

Blood Pressure Checks

Rotary Concert Series: Juggernaut Jug

Computer Club

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Storybook Park Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

6:00 p.m.

Stadium Park Delphos, Ohio (419) 695-1771

Friends of the Arts Series: The Junkyard Band 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Van Trees Park Fort Recovery, Ohio (419) 375-4000

Wells County 4-H Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6412

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4-H 5K Fun Run/Walk

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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

7:30 a.m.

Wells County 4-H Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6412

St. Clair Run/Walk 5K

8:30 a.m.

Fort Recovery State Museum Fort Recovery, Ohio (419) 375-2123

Model Railroad Heritage Wknd Opens (Through July 12) 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Van Wert County Fairgrounds Van Wert, Ohio (260) 760-1666

Art from the Fort Exhibit Opens (Through August 7) 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

Food Truck Rally

2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Wassenberg Art Center Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-6911

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

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

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Kids in the Kitchen

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

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

Brown Bag Book Club 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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

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

iPad Club

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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

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

–15–

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

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

"Caesar's Silver" with Author Mark Stonecipher

Tai Chi with Alexa

Chamber Chicken BBQ

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3:00 p.m.

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

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Wells County Community Center Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-0510

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11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Storybook Park Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

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

YMCA Bluffton, Indiana (260) 565-9622

Blood Pressure Clinic

Seniors Theater Thursday

Blood Pressure Clinic

Library Olympics

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

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

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

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

10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Wells County Library Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-1612 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Legion Park Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Thursday Night Cruise-In 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

(260)728-2151 310 E. Monroe Decatur, IN

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

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

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Artists in Action

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

Ballentine Gallery Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222

Lambert Days Opens (Through July 19) 9:00 a.m. - Dusk Ohio City, Ohio (419) 953-9511

SMORGASBORD LUNCH: Mon. thru Fri. 11a.m. - 1p.m. | Sun. 11a.m. - 1:30p.m.

SMORGASBORD DINNER: Tues., Thurs., & Sat. 5p.m. - 9p.m.

LEGO Club

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

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

15% OFF TOTAL BILL –when you present the coupon on page 55–

After Hours Party for Grades 4-8 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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

Picnic at the Plaza

6:00 p.m.

Muensterberg Plaza Berne, Indiana www.berneclocktower.org

7315 South US Highway 27 Berne, IN 46711

Summer Concert Series: Shot Gun Wedding 7:00 p.m.

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

Summer Concert Series: Saint Henry's Got Talent 7:30 p.m.

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

Movie in the Park: Big Hero 6 8:45 p.m.

Kehoe Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

Let Us Find Your Next Car! Call Matt @ (260)402-6585 Check Out Our Current Inventory at

www.cmatruckandauto.com

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Vintage Motor Bike Show Opens (Through July 21)

Mom's Support Group

Gold Wing Rally Opens

Jay County Fairgrounds Portland, Indiana (419) 605-5336

1:00 p.m.

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

House of Hope 5K

Free BINGO

Swiss Days Pool Tournament

7:00 a.m.

River Greenway Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-4774

Iron Kids Triathlon 8:00 a.m.

Wells Community Pool Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

House of Hope Boot Camp & Breakfast 8:30 a.m.

Kehoe Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-4774

Hoosier Rod & Custom Nationals 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Family Moose Center Portland, Indiana (260) 417-6065

The Taylors

6:00 p.m.

Gospel Barn Bluffton, Indiana (651) 269-2120

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Hamfest

6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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

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

Kehoe Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

Friends of the Arts Series: The Sunburners 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Van Trees Park Fort Recovery, Ohio (419) 375-4000

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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

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

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

Extraordinary Desserts 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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

–21–

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

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

(Through July 25) Jay County Fairgrounds Portland, Indiana (812) 579-6500

9:00 a.m.

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

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

YMCA Bluffton, Indiana (260) 565-9622

Fred & Mary Turbo Accordian Band 2:00 p.m.

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

Iron Man Chef & the Cupcake Wars 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

Weight Watchers Meeting

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

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

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

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

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Needles, Hooks & Pins

Tai Chi with Alexa 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Storybook Park Decatur, Indiana (260) 724-2605

Senior Luncheon

12:00 p.m.

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

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Swiss Days Opens (Through July 25) Downtown Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8080

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Artists in Action

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

Ballentine Gallery Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5222

Gospel: Frances Bond 10:00 a.m.

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

Jay Fox Polka Band 1:00 p.m.

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

Independent Living Apartment Tour

2:00 p.m.

Swiss Village Main Entrance Berne, Indiana (260) 589-3173

Arts in the Park: Ryan Fox and Friends 7:00 p.m.

Memorial Park Ohio City, Ohio www.villageofohiocity.org

Summer Concert Series: CSN Songs 7:00 p.m.

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

Summer Concert Series: The J Taylors 7:30 p.m.

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

Movie in the Park: Planes, Fire and Rescue 8:45 p.m.

Kehoe Park Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

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What's It Worth? Swiss Days Appraisal Fundraiser 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Berne Antique Mall Berne, Indiana (260) 589-8050

Pink Promenade

8:00 p.m.

Muensterberg Plaza Berne, Indiana www.berneclocktower.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: Hard Days Night

Friends of the Arts Series: Pete Schlegel 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

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n the fall of 1975, Sam Hilty entered the world of lawn and garden equipment on a part-time basis as he continued working for both Economy Printing and Hitzer Stove in Berne. Sam set up shop at his residence on State Road 124 just west of Monroe, calling the business Sam’s Engine Clinic.

“I put some letters on a piece of Formica and nailed it to the mailbox,” he remembers.

A couple days later, he came home to find a garden rototiller parked in front of his house.

Later that evening, Bobby Heller of Heller Nursery stopped by to claim the rototiller he hoped Sam would be able to repair. Bobby remained a loyal customer for many years.

Sam soon began dealing in Briggs &

Stratton, Kohler, and Tecumseh parts. Three years later, he signed on as a Honda Power Equipment dealer. For a time, he also sold White Outdoor power equipment. These days, Sam limits his inventory to mowers, trimmers, rototillers and generators.

Sam’s interest in engines was sparked by necessity. “When I started working at Economy Printing before I was married, I bought a lawn mower from Lloyd Neuenschwander at Farm and Home Center. Naturally, the first thing I did was hit something, and then, it wouldn’t start.”

Lloyd guided Sam in repairing the sheared flywheel key. “I thought that was an easy fix,” he admits. The experience piqued his interest in working on engines.

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Later, Sam purchased a tiller that didn’t work well.

He purchased the necessary parts and was able to fix it himself. This growing interest in engines is what led him to open Sam’s Engine Clinic.

A time came when Briggs & St r a t t o n r e q u i r e d certification to do warranty work on their equipment. In 2001, Sam passed the four to five-hour Master Service test to become classified as a Master Service Technician.

Four years ago, the company required technicians to be re-certified, so he again took and passed the lengthy computerized test. Honda requires a less intensive test annually.

“Sam moved the business three times,” reminisces his wife, Martha. An old block garage next to their home first housed the engine clinic.

When the business outgrew that small space, he moved to the lean-to behind the barn.

In 1986, when that building no longer met the growing business’ needs, he built the “shop” behind and to the west of the house. Although the current building has become crowded, Sam has no plans for further expansion.

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Sam appreciates the many customers he’s had the pleasure of serving over the years. “The amazing thing is, I get guys coming in who say to me, ‘I remember coming in when I wasn’t even tall enough to look over the counter’.

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ore than 30 years ago, William Shetler established Shetler’s Wholesale on County Road 450 East in Geneva, Indiana.

“He started out selling watches in a catalog,” notes William’s son-in-law, Stephen.

The mail-order business grew so large, William opted to sell the wholesale distribution company to Dennis Klopfenstein, of Bluf f ton, in 2001.

Klopfenstein still operates the business today in Geneva.

Following the sale of Shetler’s Wholesale, William launched a new wholesale business known as Shetler’s Housewares. He began importing stainless steel products in order

to supply retail stores with various kitchen and household products.

William remained at the rural Geneva location until the completion of a new 10,000 square-foot warehouse-type building in 2014. Stephen and William then joined forces and moved Shetler’s Housewares to its current location on County Road 500 South in Berne, Indiana.

“Years back, when William still owned and operated Shetler’s Wholesale, I worked for him,” Stephen remembers with a chuckle.

Later, Stephen worked in construction before partnering with William in the familyoperated business.

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Stephen and his wife Melinda, who have two sons, built their home on County Road 500 South prior to the relocation of the business. Later, a smaller home was built there for William and his wife, Mary.

Melinda, who have young

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The south end of the building is specifically designed for easy access by the semi-trucks that transport one to two pallets of product each day. “We ship a lot by semi,” says Stephen.

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“Our stainless steel is our biggest seller—poppers, cookware sets, et cetera. And, coats were a big hit over winter,” states Stephen.

Shetler’s Housewares’ large clock inventory includes various models from Rhythm and Seiko, as well as grandfather clocks by Howard Miller, for which delivery service is available.

“The clocks draw a lot of people. They often comment they have never seen such beautiful clocks.”

The wall clocks feature a face that opens and moves as one of multiple tunes plays. The musical selections on each clock usually include six Christmas tunes, six hymns, and six of some other style of music.

“Some customers have trouble finding the one they want,” says Stephen, because of the many styles and musical selections available.

“We have a lot of Christmas items, and at Christmas, we stock up on toys.” The Shetlers carry Ertl die-cast toys and collectibles, including John Deere farm machinery.

In additional to stainless steel housewares, clocks, toys and a large selection of fabric, Shetler’s inventory includes boxed greeting cards, stationery, Amish apparel and a wide array of household items.

The wholesale aspect of the business features a greater selection of stainless steel housewares, from cookware to steamers and juicers to noodle makers and a variety of utensils. A big seller from the catalog is the popcorn popper, featuring a flat lid, sandwich bottom and metal gears.

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Indeed, the location just north of town is very convenient for Berne residents.

“We participated in the scavenger hunt,” shares Stephen, referring to the “Shop Local” event in May, sponsored by the Berne Chamber of Commerce.

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aised in rural Pennville by an agriculturally-minded father, Ryan Davidson has, not surprisingly, harbored an interest for farming from childhood.

During his youth, Ryan helped his parents out at the family-owned business, Bryant Combine Parts, which further deepened his fascination for all things ag-related.

After graduate of Jay County High School, Ryan attended the University of Indianapolis to earn a bachelor’s degree in business management. Following his graduation in 2005, he began working with his father Randy full-time, using the skills he learned in college to enrich the family business.

“I’ve just always been interested in the agriculture end of things,” Ryan says. His

college experience also brought a new set of tools to the table, including marketing and technology-related skills.

“We updated our logo,” explains Ryan, “and we’re just getting ready to launch our new online store. We have a store now, but it’s through our suppliers. The web has been good for us.

“We advertise in the popular papers. College helped me understand what to put in the ads to make the effective.”

Ryan believes the integrity of his parents has greatly contributed to the success of the business. “[My dad taught me], if you say you’re going to do something, just do it. Follow through on it.

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“If a customer leaves a message, and we don’t return their call, they’re not going to call us again. Trust and honesty are part of a successful business.”

Even with an abundance of experience and education, success also requires hard work. In addition to Ryan and his father Randy, there are three other employees at Bryant Combine Parts.

“We take customer calls, check to see if we have the parts in stock, and call them back,” Ryan says, explaining the duties at the shop. “We help the employees with salvaging parts and putting parts away.”

Bryant Combine Parts sells both new and used combine parts. “We can get a lot of after-market stuff for hay equipment and tractors.”

The shop carries a full line of Bush Hog equipment, as well as the Country Clipper zero-turn lawn mowers. “We answer general questions on our mowers and the Bush Hog equipment.

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“We’ve got a good group of guys that work here, so it’s enjoyable to come every day. They’re good guys to work with.”

According to Ryan, one challenge of the industry is how the changing seasons and rural surroundings dictate the amount of business is coming in.

“In the fall, we’re trying to get parts off quick enough. Everybody’s in a hurry in the fall, and they want stuff yesterday, more or less. Getting everybody satisfied quickly is probably the toughest for us.

As the weather cools, so does business.

But, Ryan says they make good use of the slower winter months when farms are not up and running. “We bring the combines in, and we stripping them down, trying to get ready for next fall.

We’re not as busy, but we’re working to make the next fall smoother.”

In the fall, Ryan says many farmers e x p e r i e n ce e q uip m e nt b r e a kdowns. “Some guys do preventative maintenance before-season. That’s a good idea, but some stuff is unpreventable.”

The industry has seen some major changes, even since Ryan began working full-time at Bryant Combine Parts. “Everything has just gotten a lot more technologically-advanced, and machines have gotten bigger. The combines are just more complicated.

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“It used to be, you could just open a book up. Now, you’ve about got to use a computer.” Ryan adds that falling grain prices cause a spiked interest in used parts.

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Br yant Combine Par ts has also expanded significantly. The Davidsons have added onto the business multiple times. “It’s hard to put a number on it, but we’ve grown a lot. We still get new customers.”

Ryan is ready to help anyone who comes through the door. In general, he advises basing your purchase on the size of your farm. “Look at what best suits your operation, size-wise. There are differences in all the brands, so it’s just what best fits your operation.”

Whether you live on a large farm or only have a backyard, Bryant Combine Parts may still make your list of places to shop, since they also sell lawn mowers. “The Country Clippers we sell have a patented stand-up deck, and that’s one feature we really like for maintenance.”

Ryan says the goals for Bryant Combine Parts include continued success, as well as turning the business over to another family member in the future. “We’d like to keep it in the family,” he explains. “that’d make dad proud.” #

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