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Editor................................... Amy M. Orr Contributors....................... Dee Fisher Lori Hoeppner

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THE ORCHARD TREE Family Restaurant

A Treasured Tradition in Family Dining Article and Photos by Dee Fisher

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grew up in a small town. It was small enough that I can remember when fast food franchises entered the picture.

Before their coming, the restaurants in town were nearly all small, usually family-run outfits specializing in some area of homestyle cooking. One place would have great pies; another had the best burgers; and so on.

When my town caught up with the rest of the world and had its very own Mc-burgers,

some of those family places remained, but they became the hangouts of the local crowd, usually seniors and retirees. My mother always used to say that you could tell the good restaurants in a town by looking at the customers.

The good restaurants, in Mom’s opinion, had lots of seniors seated and eating. Seniors, she said, chose establishments with good food and reasonable prices!

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In the late 1970s, Ken and Chloe Esmonde started a new restaurant, The Orchard Tree, in the old Happy Humpty building on West Main Street in Van Wert. It was one of those “good” restaurants – plenty of home cooking at affordable prices. After 30-odd years, there are two restaurants (the other in Celina) that continue the tradition – “home-cooked

food at a reasonable price,” says Van Wert restaurant manager, Holli Hauter.

The Esmonde family has long since sold the restaurants (to Lynn Whitaker and Steve Adam in Van Wert), but the tradition continues. In fact, The Orchard Tree still maintains some of the same daily specials

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“We feature a full buffet for lunch and dinner,” says Holli, “with a breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Many of the items on our buffet are made from scratch, and each day features a variety of foods that appeal to many different tastes.” The buffet is one of their large draws at The Orchard Tree, especially on Friday evenings.

Several different soups (four during the week and two on weekends) are featured on the daily buffet. One of the soups is always beef vegetable, which is cooked daily in the kitchen and allowed to simmer for hours to maintain the best flavor possible. You’ll very rarely find exactly the same soups on the buffet – the kitchen includes 70 different varieties in their cookbook!

Homemade desserts are made daily in the kitchen, including a large variety of fruit and cream pies as well as baked cheesecake and several three layer cakes, all made from scratch. Some customer favorites include butterscotch, raisin, and black raspberry pie, along with the decadent turtle, Oreo, and M&M cheesecakes.

If you prefer cakes, they have many kinds, including carrot, chocolate HoHo, and Almond Joy, just to name a few. They also offer muffins made from scratch! Some of the varieties include: sour cream cinnamon streusel, orangecranberry, blueberry, banana nut, and chocolate-chocolate chip.

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concoctions, The Orchard Tree has a sandwich for nearly every taste.

Dinners include lasagna, chicken, fish, veal parmesan, and even nicely trimmed steaks cooked to order.

“Two of our most-ordered dinners are our all-you-can-eat fried chicken and all-you-can-eat fish specials on the weekends. Our chicken dinners are very popular with our customers,” Holli noted.

Lunch at The Orchard Tree is a very economical choice. A variety of daily specials (usually a choice of three) are offered at under $6.00 each. Specials include an open-face beef manhattan sandwich with mashed potatoes, several different sandwiches with fries, and even lunch-sized dinners, depending on the day. Best of all, each daily special includes a refillable drink!

For your next holiday celebration or special event, you may want to consider The Orchard Tree for the meal. They feature a grand buffet on Thanksgiving, Easter, and Mother’s Day, with seasonappropriate entrees, salads, and desserts. The Orchard Tree’s Facebook page features some great photos of delicious treats offered on other holidays, also, including St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and New Year’s Day. Need a place for a club meeting? The Orchard Tree offers an area toward the back of the restaurant that will provide the necessary privacy for your business and a great meal to go along with it! If all you need is a large meal prepared quickly for your next party, call for carry-out!

Did I mention that breakfast is served all day at The Orchard Tree? Besides an impressive weekend breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday mornings, you can order any time from their breakfast

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Let Your Friends menu, which includes egg dishes and breakfast steaks, as well as waffles, pancakes, and omelets.

In recent years, the owners have embarked on a remodeling program, with all new seating and flooring.

“We’re very proud of our new ceiling,” says Ms. Hauter. “It resembles the oldstyle tin ceilings in older stores. You can still see some of them in downtown Van Wert businesses.

“Come out and see the new things we’ve done with an old idea!” The remodeling is nearly finished, and, when it is, there will be black and white framed photos of Van Wert’s past and current sights hung throughout the establishment.

The locally owned American cuisine restaurant is truly a treasured tradition in Van Wert. “Having a place to come where the waitresses know you and what you like to eat is one of the best things we can offer to our customers!

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“We truly appreciate the loyalty of the Van Wert area, and we even offer loyalty discounts and a senior reward program to our regular customers,” Holli noted.

The Orchard Tree is open for business Monday through Thursday 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The friendly staff, cooks, waitresses, and bussers, are all there to give you a filling, old-fashioned dining experience.

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MANLEY MEATS INC. Retail & Butchering Family-Owned Company Still Growing Article and Photos by Lori Hoeppner

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len and Alice Manley, the founders of Manley Meats, have a food service history that is rich in tradition. From a very young age, Glen worked alongside his father, going farm to farm and butchering for customers.

Years later, while stationed in Alaska, Glen worked part-time at a meat plant, cutting meat and delivering it to restaurants and other food service kitchens. Alice also worked at the same plant as a bookkeeper.

Glen and Alice returned to Indiana, and in 1962, they started their own business, offering butchering and processing of beef and pork only. They soon added a retail store, and the Manleys purchased their stock from local farms. In addition to the retail sales room, their facility also included a canning room, a large freezer, an office and storage space.

Over time, the original building, measuring approximately 1,500 square feet, has changed a great deal. By 1973, volume in the business

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meat business. They are carrying out the tradition of working hard to make Manley Meats the best in the processing and retail sale of meats in Indiana and Ohio.

Today, some of the Manleys’ grandchildren are working alongside their parents, as well. The Manleys add, “We’ve had many other great employees working for us – now, and over the years.

They have all just been so good and are greatly appreciated.”

Manley Meats offers a full line of fresh and frozen retail meats. Along with beef and pork cuts, the store sells freezer chicken. And, the Manleys have just recently added a few new products: turkey bacon, fresh ground turkey, and fresh ground chicken.

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Manley Meats produces its own cured meats, as well, including bacon, hams, smoked sausage, smoked pork chops and other cuts. Employees process and sell canned chunk beef, canned hamburger, canned chicken, and canned pork. They also provide custom canning for many businesses and individuals.

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The large meat cases at Manley Meats display a fresh line of meats cut daily.

Manley’s deli cases present the shop’s own smoked meats, including summer sausage and bologna, and their own line of cold cuts.

Manley’s also carries salads and cheeses, along with many varieties of their own beef and pork jerky. Customers may order custom gift boxes of any size, featuring canned meat, cheeseball, candy or nuts, noodles, jerky, summer sausage, and mustard or jelly.

One of the biggest challenges many businesses face today, including Manley’s, is the ever-increasing cost of goods.

Locally, the Manleys have observed the price of hamburger more than double in the last couple years, from $2.00 a pound to $4.50 a pound. Knowing that this presents a challenge for customers, Roger

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When it comes to healthier food options, purchasing meat from a local butcher is often a good choice. At Manley Meats, they try to stick with products that are natural and free of hormones and antibiotics. So, when you think of Manley Meats you can be assured you are receiving a product that is both fresh and wholesome.

During deer season, Manley Meats offers deer processing services for area hunters.

One of the largest deer processers in the state, they have a separate building on the premises used only for deer processing.

Manley’s produces approximately around 40,000 pounds of venison sausage a year.

Nowadays, there are many who enjoy the hunt but cannot use all the meat. Manley Meats has a solution – the processor has teamed up with an organization known as Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH). Manley Meats processes deer meat and sends the extra to a local food bank, and FHFH pays for the processing.

Manley Meats has won a number of state and national championships with their smoked products, cold cuts and jerky.

Guests of the Van Wert Rib Festival have enjoyed BBQ ribs, brisket and more from Manley’s, which has been a regular competitor at the event in recent years.

In fact, customers can purchase Manley’s award-winning BBQ ribs, hot off the grill, at the store every other Thursday afternoon. On alternating Thursdays, BBQ chicken halves are available.

In the last few years, the Manleys have created a special order form for fundraising to help schools and local organizations. The Manleys enjoy taking an active role in the community and doing what they can to help others be successful.

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Manley’s also makes regular donations to fill backpacks with food for children to ensure they have adequate food over the weekends.

For the busy holidays, Manley Meats is a good choice for your meats and cheeses.

You can purchase smoked ham, roast, smoked turkey and cheese trays.

Manley Meats also provides catering services, accommodating nearly any size group. They’ve catered reunions, family picnics, company parties and luncheons, church and school fundraising events, and weddings.

Their catering menu includes premium choices, like BBQ ribs, brisket, and pork chops, along with less formal burgers, hot dogs, bratwursts, and sloppy Joes. Sides include a variety of potatoes, vegetables, and salads. For dessert, enjoy assorted pies or cheesecakes, sheet cake, fresh fruit, and more. Call Manley’s for more information on catering or to book your event.

Manley Meats’ weekly specials are posted on their website and their Facebook page.

The shop located just ¼ of a mile off Highway 124 on County Road 400 East between Monroe, Indiana and Willshire, Ohio.

You are invited to stop by and “meat” the Manley Family and their friendly staff.

The store is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

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THIENMAN’S Sports Bar & Grill A Fort Recovery Favorite for More than 15 Years Article and photos by Holly Wuebker

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ouchdown!! At least, that’s what your first thoughts might be when walking through the front door of Thienman’s Sports Bar & Grill.

It might be because of the signed football jerseys on the walls, the friendly talk or banter you might find, or the delicious food with homemade Thienman’s Sauce, which is a definite score. Either way, diners from

surrounding communities drive to this restaurant in Fort Recovery, Ohio to get the best food and service around.

Owners Mike and Sue Thien started the business in 1997 and formally took ownership in February 1998. At the time, Mike felt the best plan was to work his existing job while they started a new business. He couldn’t have known that this plan would ultimately go awry.

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After injuring his back while on the job, Mike fought in court against the very same company from which he had hoped to retire, but ultimately lost. But, the Thiens learned a lot from the experience, and the start-up venture they thought would serve as a back-up plan enabled the couple to move forward into new, full-time professions. Mike and Sue had transformed the restaurant, formerly known as

the Hawaiin Buckeye, after purchasing it from Danny Bechtol and his wife Molly, who was from Hawaii. The Thiens changed not only the name, but the entire atmosphere of the business.

In November 1999, after having struggled financially through the legal dispute, the Mike and Sue considered selling the business.

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Thienman’s serves a variety of regular menu items, but a couple of its specialties include the hand-breaded Thienderloin and Thienfingers with “Thien” dipping sauce. The sauce is a secret family recipe

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Following this incident, the Thiens decided to completely open up the backroom, which had no heat, air conditioning or lights then. The additional space provided more room for parties and additional seating during their busy times at lunch.

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Still, restaurant ownership hasn’t always been smooth sailing for Mike and Sue. For instance, the business was robbed around the spring of 1999. The back door was completed torn off its hinges, money was taken from the register, and the restaurant was looted.

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At the same time, many other establishments in the surrounding area were either facing terrible tragedies like fires, or they were closed for remodeling.

Many local Mercer county residents began visiting Thienman’s, and while some disappeared when their former haunt re-opened, others continued to frequent the newer establishment. Sue began coming in daily to prepare lunch specials and other menu items.

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Employees have to leave the kitchen when the sauce is made, and it’s often prepared 5 gallons at a time so there’s enough for marinating chicken.

With recent shifts in the economy, Mike and Sue have noticed a surprising change in the business. Where alcohol sales once generated most of their profits, it’s now the lunch and supper dining crowds that bring the most income.

Even though Thienman’s has been known as a bar, they are more prominently featured as a family-style restaurant today. It is very much a family establishment.

In fact, Mike and Sue have four daughters who have also put much time and hard work into the business. Jenna, Kelly, Holly and Trisha have each played an important role – and more extended family members have helped, too, either by working at the business or referring new employees.

Two of the Thiens’ daughters, Jenna and Kelly, decided the restaurant should incorporate a Sunday breakfast buffet, and they have helped integrate many other new ideas, as well. What some may not know is that Thienman’s also caters at wedding receptions and other special events, both large and small. Partygoers can choose from Thienman’s entire menu or select a few basic items, such as homemade fried chicken and potatoes, and customize the menu they want.

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How to Train Your Dragon 2 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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

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3:00 p.m.

Niswonger Perf. Arts Center Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-6722

Chili Cook-Off

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

Wells Co. Boys & Girls Club Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-5070

Mandy Barnett Performance 7:30 p.m.

Arts Place Portland, Indiana (260) 726-4809

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

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

Red Cross Bloodmobile 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

Poetry Coterie

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

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

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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 8:15 a.m.

McDonald's Berne, Indiana (260) 589-2327

Senior BINGO 8:30 a.m.

McDonald's Berne, Indiana (260) 589-2327

In-House Pool Tournament

8:30 a.m.

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

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

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

PJ Story Hour

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

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

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

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

Kids Club

6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

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

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Early Literacy Class 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

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

LEGO Club

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

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

Dallas Brass Concert

7:30 p.m.

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6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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

Childbirth Education Class

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Needles, Hooks & Pins

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

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11:00 a.m.

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LEGO Club

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

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

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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

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

Jay County High School Portland, Indiana (260) 726-4091

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

Jay Co. Conservation Club Portland, Indiana (260) 726-9548

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

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

Marsh After Dark 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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DARE Boosters Quarter Auction 2:00 p.m.

Mercer County Fairgrounds Celina, Ohio (419) 586-4728

Passenger Pigeon Program 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Celebration 2:00 p.m.

Museum of the Soldier Portland, Indiana (260) 729-7017

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

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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

Veterans Day Celebration 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Museum of the Soldier Portland, Indiana (260) 729-7017

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

Cookbook Club

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

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

Brown Bag Book Club

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

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

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

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

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Taste of Italy

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

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

Fall Cooking Class 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bluffton Middle School Bluffton, Indiana (260) 824-6069

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

JL Trekkers

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

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

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

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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Book Signing with Kayleen Reusser 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

Parents' Night Out 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Wells County YMCA Bluffton, Indiana (260) 565-9622

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Vendor Spectacular

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Saturday Afternoon at the Movies 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Josh Turner Concert

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

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

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

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Senior BINGO 8:30 a.m.

McDonald's Berne, Indiana (260) 589-2327

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

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

Kids Club

6:30 p.m. - 7:15 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

Senior Luncheon

12:00 p.m.

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

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Winterfest Opens

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Jay County Courthouse Portland, Indiana (260) 726-2565

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

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

eReader/iPad Fair 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 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

Scrooge, The Musical Opens 8:00 p.m.

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

21st Early Literacy Class 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

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

Cards by Carol

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

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

LEGO Club

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

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

Holiday Benefit Auction 6:00 p.m.

Arts Place Portland, Indiana (260) 726-4809

Toast to the YWCA Tree & Wreath Auction 6:00 p.m.

Willow Bend Country Club Van Wert, Ohio (419) 238-6639

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Limberlost Movie Matinee 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

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

K123 Club

3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

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

Teen Book Club

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

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

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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

Block Play

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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

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

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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ince 1961, Dick’s Pizza Palace has been serving up pizzas made with fresh ingredients to the residents of Portland, Indiana. The first pizzeria in Portland, Dicks Pizza Palace has been able to survive and thrive throughout the years, even with many different competitors coming to the Portland area.

Dick and Jeannie Reinhart first opened Dick’s Pizza Palace in 1961. After Dick passed away,

Jeannie continued to operate the restaurant until 1987, when she decided to sell the business.

At that time, Cheryl Geesaman and her sister had been working for Pizza King in Portland for ten years. When they heard Dick’s Pizza Palace was for sale, they considered purchasing the establishment. With encouragement from their father, the two sisters and their mother bought the popular pizzeria.

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Cheryl’s sister has since retired from the business. But, customers may find her mother, who is now 81 years old, still helping around the business.

The restaurant is housed in the same building the Reinharts first used. The equipment, including the pizza pans and ovens, are all

original to the business. There have been a few renovations to the restaurant, including the removal of a wall, but otherwise, the building is still mostly the same. When Cheryl purchased the restaurant, there were five tables, and over the years, they have added just two more tables to the dining room.

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The menu has changed only slightly over time, with a few new pizza toppings added to the menu now and then.

While the menu may not be extensive – offering mainly pizzas, subs and salads – only the best ingredients are used to create these items. When Cheryl and her family purchased the restaurant, they decided they would only use the best ingredients.

They were determined not to serve a lackluster product in the restaurant.

The pizzas at Dick’s are made with fresh dough, rather than frozen, and all the vegetables are hand-cut daily.

Even after owning Dick’s Pizza Palace and sampling its menu for 27 years, Cheryl’s favorite menu item is the pizza. While she enjoys every item on the menu, on her day off, she says she still finds herself ordering a pizza.

One of the most popular items on the menu is the French-fried breadsticks.

On a Friday night, it is not unusual for the restaurant to serve over 100 orders of these breadsticks. Cheryl’s mother was actually the creator of these popular breadsticks.

At other establishments, breadsticks are typically baked in an oven set at a low temperature. But, the ovens at Dick’s Pizza Palace are set at 700 degrees – much too hot for bread. Cheryl’s mother wondered what would happen if she put breadsticks in the fryer instead of baking them.

She tried frying a breadstick and liked it. Since that day, the breadsticks have been a big seller at Dick’s Pizza Palace. Many customers compare these breadsticks, which are also coated in garlic butter, to a Johnny cake.

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Cheryl believes the atmosphere of Dick’s Pizza Palace is one reason customers keep coming back. When she first purchased the business, the walls were paneled and did not have many decorations. The family decided to use a 1960s decorating theme, since the restaurant was established in that decade.

Many customers have donated items to be displayed on the walls at Dick’s Pizza Palace. Cheryl enjoys finding and collecting 1960s memorabilia, as well as old items from Portland.

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She often rotates the decorations on the walls. Over the years, Cheryl has collected so many pieces of memorabilia that she had to purchase a storage space to house all of the items that are not currently on display.

Cheryl admits that national-brand pizzas are good, but her fresh ingredients are not the only thing that sets her pizza apart from the rest. As a small business owner, she has a larger stake in the success of the business over a franchise.

Cheryl still uses some of the best quality ingredients, even though they have tripled in price over the years, because she only wants to produce the best quality food products. She has pride in the business she has worked so hard to make a success and makes sure this is reflected not only in the menu items, but the service customers receive, as well.

Dick’s Pizza Palace has eight employees currently, but over the years, the restaurant has employed many more. Cheryl jokes that “everybody in Portland” has worked for Dick’s Pizza Palace.

She says she’s had many excellent employees over the years, including her

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current staff. Cheryl has formed many friendships with her customers, as well.

Cheryl has also enjoyed being able to work with her children, nieces, and nephews over the years. Her family has also been willing to pitch in and help when needed, and this is what Cheryl most enjoys about working with family.

Dick’s Pizza Palace also offers catering services. Since the restaurant does not open until 4 o’clock each afternoon, Cheryl and her staff are available most days to cater during non-business hours. While they do not usually rent out the restaurant, Cheryl says there are many places in the Portland area that are well-suited for parties and other group events.

As the owner at Dick’s Pizza Palace, Cheryl loves everything about her job – even the challenges. In fact, overcoming such challenges and continuing to be successful in the business is something she looks forward to daily.

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hen you are in the coffee business, you hear a lot of myths. Espresso is bitter. Bigger is better. More expensive coffee tastes better. Coffee drinkers are smarter, better-looking and happier than non-coffee drinkers...

Grounds and Grains is a family-owned and operated business, and this family pours its heart and soul into each cup served. Led by parents Nathan and LeAnn Gerber, daughters Joanna and Leah also play vital roles within the business.

Ok, that last one is true. You are one of these smarter, better-looking coffee drinkers when you visit Grounds and Grains located in Bluffton, Indiana.

Joanna takes on the tasks of concocting endless drink possibilities and inspiring the baristas. A fresh roast is a priority at Grounds and Grains, and roasted coffee beans are shipped to the shop

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the same day they are roasted. Once opened, the beans are used within three days, ensuring the freshest coffee possible.

is custom made with endless combinations, leaving you to crave your next cup of blended goodness.

It is said that a good barista is not known for his speed but for the aromas, colors and flavors he achieves in a cup of coffee. At Grounds and Grains, each cup of freshly-brewed coffee

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Occasionally, the shop hosts a Sampler Night, and with the purchase of a ticket, you have the opportunity to try a variety of drinks, opening your eyes to all of the possibilities. Before you know it, you will be translating the barista “language” for your friends.

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So that customers don’t miss out on their favorite hot soup, Grounds and Grains produces a monthly soup calendar and posts it on the shop’s Facebook page.

Popular lunch combinations and drinks of the week are available to make selections easier for those who are onthe-go. Amongst the most popular menu items are the cinnamon caramel rolls, homemade cookies and the chicken wild rice soup. There is also a nice variety of gluten-free choices.

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LeAnn kneads and bakes the bread for the paninis herself. She grinds wheat by hand, blends it with fresh ingredients, and shapes the mixture into tasty granola bars.

The shop’s homemade salad dressings are also among the many menu items made in-house.

LeAnn says, “I love to serve, and just having the ability to talk with people and find out how their day is going is what keeps me motivated. I feel we inspire the community by serving.”

As you can see, Grounds and Grains is much more than a coffee shop. Customers may also choose a healthy smoothie for a “fresh start to a new day” – the motto at Grounds and Grains. From a Pineapple Planet Smoothie, which consists of

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Leah has taken her passion for handmade fair trade goods and offers beautifullycrafted handbags, native crafts and homemade cards for sale. Selling items from fair trade organizations gives Grounds and Grains the opportunity to give back. Fair trade organizations work with third world countries, helping them to develop a product that can be sold, returning a fair wage, and offering the opportunity for self-sufficiency.

In the shop, there is a map where customers mark their hometown with a push pin, showing that Grounds and Grains have made connections with people from all over the world. The Gerber family finds they have created an environment that appeals to church groups and lunch-goers and that the atmosphere is fitting for informal meetings.

In the background at this cozy shop, you hear instrumental hymns, which help to create a relaxing, peaceful environment.

It is a place where you can take a break from your busy day. Wi-Fi service is available, as well.

The Gerbers play a great part in helping their customers to get off to a “fresh start for a new day.” Grounds and Grains is open from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

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WINGS, ETC. Grill & Pub

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espite the chicken wing shortage scare of 2013, there is no shortage of chicken wings at Wings, Etc. In fact, you can have them any way you want them – jumbo, boneless, hot, mild, spicy or sweet.

notoriety when his signature “Jumbo Wings” beat out a host of Buffalo wing competitors in the South Bend Tribune’s annual reader’s poll in the “Best Wings” category. It’s a title Wings Etc. continued to win for 19 consecutive years.

It appears that chicken wings are no longer reserved only for the fans of football, and this is what Jim Weaver, founder of Wings, Etc., was counting on in 1994 when he opened the first location in South Bend, Indiana. Jim first gained

Most diners probably don’t realize that fewer than 50 years ago, the “wings were considered one of the least desirable cuts of chicken – a throwaway part often cooked into stock,” says Joseph Stromberg in his February 2013

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Walking into Wings, Etc. Grill & Pub, you will feel at ease with the casual wood paneling and the friendly wait staff and bartenders. This is not your average sports bar. This is a full-service, sportsthemed restaurant with an ambience that screams “Welcome!” The reason you’ll visit Wings, Etc. and “love it” is because of “great food, great service and great atmosphere,” says founder Jim Weaver.

What you’ll observe at Wings, Etc., besides the wide variety of sporting events splashed across large, wallmounted television screens, might include parents handing out quarters to their kids for the arcade-quality video games or brave diners accepting the restaurant’s “Wall of Flame Challenge.”

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