here were you almost three decades ago? Most of us probably cannot remember an exact location, but we have markers in our life that help us to remember the special moments. One of these moments came in 1996 for newlyweds Eric and Janet Barlow when they tied the knot.
As they began their new life together, they found themselves in a tricky situation when planning their honeymoon. Where would they keep their dogs while they were gone? As they began doing research, they saw very few options for a boarding facility that they were happy with.
After thinking it over for some time, The husband-and-wife team knew they wanted to provide a facility to serve their community of Argos, where they could take their furry loved ones without being worried that they would be neglected. With lots of planning, the doors to Midnight Sun Pet Resort opened to cats and dogs from near and far.
Being a pet lover her entire life, Janet was moved by the idea of not starting just any average boarding and grooming center. She knew it should be an environment where pets actually want to go, and where their owners feel 100% comfortable taking them.
As soon as you walk in the door to the facility, you will notice that this is not your typical boarding and grooming business. You are greeted by smiling faces who immediately will treat your pet like it is their own. They strive to make it feel like your pet’s home away from home.
One way they accomplish this is with their luxurious boarding suites, ranging in size from 5 feet by 20 feet all the way up to the premium Penthouse Suite. Amenities vary based on the package you choose, with options like flat-screen TVs, furniture, rugs, movie time, popcorn and extra playtime. If you have multiple pets and would like them to stay in the same room, no problem. They even offer a special Family Package where your pets can sleep and play together just like they do at
home. The 46 boarding suites also provide heated floors, air conditioning, and a covered outdoor play area if they need to go potty or simply want to play outside when the weather is not ideal.
If you are a pet owner, you know it is nearly a full-time job to keep them clean and brushed. Perhaps they shed wads of fur, enjoy playing in sprinklers or roll around in the dirt. Whatever your pet does for fun also means they need a good scrub down from time to time. Yes, you can do this on your own. However, Midnight Sun Pet Resort takes it to the next level.
Grooming is offered for both cats and dogs. There are two packages to choose from: The Express and The Works. Both packages include a thorough brush out, bath, shampoo, blow dry, cologne, and bandana. Pet owners can also add on services like deep conditioner, nail buffing, ear cleaning and more. All of the professional groomers at Midnight Sun Pet Resort take their job very seriously, and aim to meet and exceed any expectations. If
a pet owner has concerns about a grooming treatment, they are encouraged to speak to the resort team to customize a grooming package.
Pets bring so much joy and love to their owners. The Midnight Sun team believes the favor should be returned. This is why they offer a unique Doggy Day Care program right at the resort.
Owners can drop off their pets to enjoy
some time in the half-acre play area to burn off a little extra energy and socialize with other dogs. This is great for puppies, highly social dogs, and those who do not have an ideal yard or play space at home. On the other hand, perhaps your pet is shy and nervous around other dogs. Midnight Sun offers a day care option for this too, where your pup will be separated from other dogs and get one-on-one playtime with one of the team members.
If any of these services spark your interest, they highly recommend booking in advance, especially around holidays.
You can find detailed information about each service on their website at midnightsunpetresort.com or by calling 574-892-6993. You can also follow them on Facebook for upcoming specials, tips and tricks, and, of course, adorable pictures of cats and dogs.
PASSING THE TORCH
THIRTY-YEAR JOURNEY LEADS TO NEW OWNERSHIP AT KNOX BEAUTY COLLEGE
Writer / Ashley Callan
Photographer / Jubilee Edgell
Melanie Taylor was always interested in cosmetology, and her daughter, Sydney Taylor, knew in high school that she wanted to be a cosmetologist.
Sydney entered a vocational program for cosmetology during her junior year of high school, and after graduating from high school she completed the program for cosmetology at Knox Beauty College. She was very passionate about her profession and enjoyed her experience with the instructors. Loretta Rowe, former owner and instructor at Knox Beauty College, encouraged her to obtain her instructor’s license. In 2012 Sydney began working as an instructor at Knox Beauty College.
After Sydney moved to Chicago, she encouraged Melanie to leave her career in law for 30-plus
years, and follow her passion. “I decided it was time for a change,” Melanie Taylor says. “The plan was to eventually work with my daughter in this career in some way. She and I had a lot of fun working together in Valparaiso, and when I began my student instructor education, we discussed the potential of owning the school together.”
When the timing was right, and with the support of Melanie’s husband, John Taylor, the three of them became the new owners of Knox Beauty College. Toni Palm and Loretta Rowe, who owned Knox Beauty College since the early ’90s, continue to support the school as instructors.
Knox Beauty College is an accredited institution that offers a 1,500-hour Cosmetology program and a 1,000-hour
Cosmetology Instructor program, which meets the standards put forth by the Department of Education and the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
The 1,500-hour Cosmetology training can be completed either full-time, at 10.5 months and 36 hours per week Tuesday through Saturday, or part time at 12 to 18 months and 20 hours per week. The curriculum includes training in chemical services such as perming and hair color, lightening, and coloring hair, using different techniques such as foiling, cap highlighting, balayage, styling hair, manicures, pedicures, facials, facial waxing, hair cutting, and scalp treatments, to meet the specific standards for state licensure.
The 1,000-hour Cosmetology Instructor training requires an applicant to be a licensed cosmetologist who has worked in a salon full time for six months. It can be completed either full-time at seven
months and 36 hours per week, or parttime at 12 months and 20 hours per week. The instructor program utilizes the Milady Professional Educator coursework. The student instructor will work in an internship-style, educational setting assisting with the class content, reviewing and grading students’ theory work, evaluating students’ practical hands-on skills, and assisting students on the salon floor.
To attend Knox Beauty College, interested individuals need to pass the pre-admission exam. Knox Beauty College does accept financial aid in the form of the Pell Grant, and students should file a FAFSA form to check into their potential availability for financial aid. The school accepts students five times a year, and depending on availability of the 48 spots, the applicant may need to wait until the next enrollment period to begin.
Knox Beauty College participates as a vocational training center in partnership with the North Central Career and Technical Education Cooperative for Knox Community, Argos, Culver, John Glenn, North Judson-San Pierre, Oregon Davis, Plymouth, Rochester, Triton, and Union North high schools. There have been instances when students outside of the vocational cooperative have been accepted when space was available. Sophomore students interested in being a part of the vocational program their junior and senior
year need to meet with their counselor and apply online before the end of their sophomore school year.
Knox Beauty College also has the support of the community. “We have a great number of loyal guests who have been coming to Knox Beauty College for over 20 and 30 years, and we all truly appreciate them,” says Taylor. “They are an instrumental part of the process for our students. Having a positive response from our community helps our students gain the necessary hands-on skills and working experience with live models, so that the students are better prepared when they begin their new careers.”
“We are happy to be in a great location to be of service to our community as an educational facility for all our students, and providing affordable services to our many guests,” Taylor adds. “The students get an amazing opportunity to work on guests that come to the school for services, and the majority of our students will perform all 250 haircuts on a person, not a mannequin. Having the opportunity to work with a variety of people at the educational level better prepares students for their careers in the salon.”
For more information, visit kbc.edu.
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Leo Sickmiller carrying Gabe Schrock to the finish line.
“You’re never wrong for doing the right thing, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy,” is a well-known quote. It’s difficult to find adults doing the right thing without bickering, or offering comments lacking in social refinement.
During a recent cross-country meet, the unthinkable happened. NorthWood High School senior Gabe Schrock collapsed near the end of the race. That’s when 17-year-old Leo Sickmiller from rival Plymouth High School stepped in - literally.
“As he was coming down the final stretch we saw his legs begin to wobble, as though his body was just powering down, and he collapsed,” explained Rhonda Yoder Schrock, Gabe’s mom. “My husband stepped out onto the course and helped him up. He asked him if he wanted him to quit and if he wanted him to walk him in. From a distance, I watched him speaking in Gabe’s ear. Then Gabe started up again. He does not remember telling his dad no, he didn’t want to quit, and that yes, he could do it. He tried but then collapsed again. That’s when Leo came running in from the sidelines. He carried him almost to the line. Then he put him down, and that’s when I watched stunned, as I watched my son crawl over the line before collapsing again.”
Gabe went in for an EKG the day after. “We are so grateful for the strength of character and sportsmanship Leo showed,” Schrock said.
Plymouth Mayor Robert Listenberger presenting Certificate of Recognition to Leo Sickmiller
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“To see another mother’s son carry mine when he could not run on his own was a sight I will never forget. God bless both of these young men of influence in the world. They are wonderful ambassadors for the sport of cross-country, for the community, schools, and families.”
Sickmiller has received plenty of attention for his selflessness. “A lot of people would have done it,” he said. “I asked myself, ‘What was your motivation to stop running and help?’ I thought, ‘If you’re going to do something, it’s going to be hard no matter what, so why not be a good person while you’re doing it?’”
The image of him carrying Schrock has gone viral. “Everyone who knows Leo sees kindness in him,” said Jenny Sickmiller, his mom. “He’s a leader. He’s worked as a lifeguard for the City of Plymouth for years. He’s not built like most cross-country runners. He was voted to the rank of lieutenant in the Plymouth Fire Department’s CTE program. Leo and his sister, Marcy, sold lemonade and donated the money to the Marshall County Humane Society. Proud is not a strong enough word.”
This story is one of grace, kindness and thankfulness from this community regarding two young Indiana teenagers who show us all that there is good in this world, that it’s all going to be OK, and that adults need to take notice and be kinder to one another.
BORN IN A BARN
KNOX-BASED SHOP GIVES PATRONS AN
ASSORTMENT TO CHOOSE FROM
Vicki and Jerry Cooley met while bidding for treasures, and at Born in a Barn, they have treasures waiting to meet you.
Their shop offers a diverse assortment of antiques, collectibles, furniture, handmade decor, and tasty treats, making it a place where there is something for everyone. They have a trove of prized
inventory, but they consider their customers their greatest treasure. Vicki and Jerry thoroughly enjoy engaging with all visitors from near and far.
Peachy Keen Coffee is conveniently located for shoppers and guests on the property of Born in a Barn, run by the Cooleys’ daughter, Melissa, and son-in-
law, Chad Keen. This popular wagon venue is open on Saturday mornings and serves a variety of coffee beverages and cookies. One almond-flavored drink is called the Vicki Lee, which Melissa describes on the menu as “named after my mama because that’s her favorite.”
in a Barn Bean Blast. As a gesture of customer appreciation, there will be free ham and beans (cooked over an open fire in a big kettle) along with chili, cornbread and apple cider for all guests to enjoy. Vicki and Jerry encourage you to come early and stay late. This annual event is not only a way of saying thank you to customers, but also a significant day for community support. Almost everything in the store will be 20% off. Bins for clothing donations will be available, and your patronage as a customer and contributions of items are greatly appreciated. Born in a Barn and Peachy Keen Coffee have become well-known for their many charitable and fundraising endeavors. One can understand why Vicki, Jerry, Melissa and Chad are cherished community members.
The name of Vicki and Jerry’s shop originates from Jerry’s handiwork with remnants from a barn. In 1976, Jerry used his share of lumber from an old family
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farm building to begin making barnwood cabinets to sell at festivals. He then added antiques to his selection of merchandise and often found himself bidding against Vicki, who also sold at festivals. “One of the reasons we got married was so we would quit bidding against each other,” Jerry says jokingly.
After their joyous union in marriage, they continued as a business team at antique malls, flea markets, and estate sales before deciding to open a shop of their own. When a rental property they owned became vacant, they united again to remodel it into a storefront home for Born in a Barn. Their current advertisement reads, “Not only do we have antiques…we have old stuff, new stuff, barn stars, candles, costume jewelry, furniture, collectibles, vintage toys, Fannie May candy, jellies, fresh honey, and don’t forget some plain-old, downright ugly stuff too!”
This popular business is in its 19th year of operation. It is also an honored member of the Indiana Antique Trail. Along with the main store in Knox, the Cooleys have three booths at Twice Treasured in Plymouth. They carry an assortment of chocolates including Fannie May candies during the holiday seasons. Vicki shares that she once had a late visitor to the store craving the special Fannie May chocolates. The mother-to-be was thrilled to be allowed to make an after-hours purchase to satisfy her longing. Among other sought-after delicacies that Born in a Barn carries are Dutch Country Kettles homemade jams. Pickled beets are a special item available as well.
Many friends will be assisting with the upcoming October 19 Bean Blast, and they join the community in looking forward to this fun, endearing show of customer appreciation and contribution to a worthy cause. Vicki and Jerry share that they strive to leave a good impression
Chad & Melissa Keen - Owners of Peachy Keen Coffee. Peachy Keen Coffee is owned by the daughter of Vicki Cooley and is located on the property of Born in a Barn.
on each person who visits their store and their little community, which they so love, with its beautiful parks and lakes. When asked what they value most about Born in a Barn, they quickly agree that it’s the people they meet. All customers are greeted with the warmth of friendship, and if you have not visited yet, Vicki and Jerry, along with their treasures, hope to meet you soon.
Born in a Barn is located at 302 North Heaton Street in Knox, and is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Nate Nisley Brings Entrepreneurial Operating System to Shipshewana
A ride through the Shipshewana countryside paints a peaceful picture. Clusters of modest houses and stately barns are situated along farmland and pastures.
Nate Nisley’s farmstead is nestled within this rolling rural scenery. It is a vibrant and active agricultural operation, where his family recently relocated just this past spring. One particular building draws intrigue and attention: a small, tidy structure that seems to resemble both a schoolhouse and a bookstore. In many ways, both descriptions would be correct.
Nisley greets visitors with an easy and friendly smile, excited to share the details of his home-based enterprise, E.O.S. This is an acronym for Entrepreneurial Operating System. E.O.S. is a globally recognized initiative designed to educate people on how best to utilize their strengths and ideas to enhance their business skills and goals. Nisley is a franchisee, an ambassador of the movement if you will. His home office features an aweinspiring inventory of reading materials that align with E.O.S. principles. One particular aspect of the E.O.S. community is that many of the prospective students of this ideology are members of the conservative sector, including Amish and Mennonite families. Nisley describes the concept of what E.O.S. espouses. “It’s about getting the leaders on the same page and having a vision of where you’re going - having your people on the same team,” he says.
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There are opportunities to take part in free seminars to further discover the tools that can be applied to one’s business model. There is also a network known as Symbiz, which gathers a group of businessmen with shared interests to meet occasionally, perhaps trading suggestions and strategies along
is to provide resources for personal, financial, and business growth in the Plain communities.” There are a number of ways to become introduced and integrated into the E.O.S. manner of thinking. There are frequent workshops that take place that serve as a means to learn more about the programs and what they entail. That includes the variety of books that can be found or ordered through Boon Books, the company that supplies the volumes to Nisley and others.
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people focused. There are workshops available to learn more about what DISC entails as well, from two to four hours in duration, at whatever location is chosen.
Locally, there is a special event coming soon, designed to be an enlightening and introductory course to become familiarized with the E.O.S. style of management and team building. Business owners, leaders and fellow employees are welcome to attend the forum “Inspire, Motivate, and Lead” at Clinton Frame Church, located at 63846 County Road 35 in Goshen. The date is set for October 8, and the doors will open at 7:30 a.m. Lunch is included and the activities will conclude at 2 p.m. This workshop is sponsored by Boon Books and Eagle Coaching. Admission is $147 per person, and $97 for each additional guest from the same company. Call either 574-821-2000 or 330-763-0799 to register.
To contact Nisley directly, call 260-299-3472. His Boon Books store is located at 1635 South 1000 West in Shipshewana.
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P.J. Gilsinger family museum will explain the history of the oldest John Deere Dealer in the world at it’s original store location. Since 1899 The Gilsinger family has served farmers in our area. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE ADMISSION
• Farm Equipment
• Local School Memorabilia
• WWII Artifacts
• Early Household and Farming Tools
• Several Unusual Exhibits
FALL-ING FOR IT Doing Autumn the Right Way
Writer / Phyllis Wille
Summer is winding down. Kids are back in school, and Labor Day has come and gone. Time to get ready to feast our eyes on all the beautiful fall colors!
Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the wonderful orange, red and yellow leaves. I love the smell of bonfires. I love snuggling
up with a good book and a warm throw. The coolness of the air is just so exhilarating to me! You can spend time outdoors and not roast. Speaking of roasting - hot dogs and marshmallows roasted on those fall bonfires sure taste good. So yummy!
Seems like there’s always something to do: festivals, fun fairs,
rendezvous! Every weekend is packed with entertainment and food galore, and from traditional festive treats to something new, there is something for everyone at these events.
Living right smack in the middle of the woods, as you can imagine, there are lots and lots of leaves that fall. Raking leaves seems like fun for a while. Then reality sets in and it can become drudgery. We always try to make the best of it, making leave piles and letting the kids jump and play in the leaves before finally disposing of them. I am glad I don’t have to rakes leaves all year long though.
With fall, the end of gardening season is always bittersweet. I love playing in the dirt, but I’m much relieved that it’s over for another year. All that free time I have now gives me time to do other things like attend those aforementioned fun fall festivals and events with friends and family.
My church always has a big fall party. People camp out and stay the whole weekend. Everyone brings food and we just enjoy each other’s company. Some years we make fresh apple butter. Anyone who wants to can take part, and it’s always great time. The kids all get a chance to hang out together. Of course, with too much togetherness there can be conflict too. Usually someone gets mad because they don’t get their turn on the gator vehicle!
If you want to start thinking about fall and the harvest of herbs,
we are starting our classes at New Kitchen Store, and one of the first classes is going to be on the healing power of herbs and teas.
Having parents from the south, we had customs that I never understood as a child, like taking a teaspoon of castor oil or black draught. But purifying the body and blood has a long history. Following these old-time customs and remedies did things that we are just starting to research and understand. You got sick for a day or two, and tried at-home remedies - everyone did. It would be fun to share the stories and remedies that you, your parents, or even grandparents used to treat everyday ailments. Send them to The Lakes Magazine mandi@ townepost.com, and we can possibly do a follow-up piece on some of your herbal remedies.
At the classes, some of the information will be on different types of teas, and we will include a book called “Cancer hates Tea” to take home. Over the years of being in business, we have heard so many testimonials on how tea has affected different diseases. Recently a lad who was going into stage 4 renal failure, and was starting using milk thistle tea, is now down to the end of stage 2. We realize that not everybody has the same results, but thought it would be helpful to educate on some of the current beneficial impacts different teas and herbs have on the body.
Whatever your interests are, you’ll find lots of local fall fun. Enjoy an apple dumpling or two, grab a warm sweater, some hot tea or chocolate, and wait for the snow to fly!
Visit New Kitchen Store at 1100 Roosevelt Road in Walkerton. Call 574-586-2745 or go to newkitchenstore.com for more info.
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Least shaky 4. Pie baker’s utensil 5. Went nowhere
Poetic contraction 7. Took the tiller 8. Tough
9. “That’s it!”
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IT WAS A GAS
THE RISE AND FALL OF NATURAL GAS DOMINATION IN INDIANA
Writer / Jeff Kenney
Indiana may not be the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of pockets of natural resources leading someone to “strike it rich,” or in relation to phrases like “boom town,” but it might surprise some to learn that, just a short trip down the road from lakes country in northern Indiana, such prospects were quite real and quite lucrative.
In this case, the natural resource in question wasn’t oil or coal - though both have definitely been found and harvested in the Hoosier state - but rather natural gas, discovered 138 years ago this month in nearby Howard County.
As far back as the 1600s, Europeans coming to America were aware of the presence of oil in isolated streams or springs, sometimes referred to as slippery streams. Jesuit missionaries in the Great Lakes region wrote in the 1650s of “heavy and thick water, which ignites like brandy, and boils up in bubbles of flame when fire is applied to it.” They went on to note that, so oily was the substance, that Native Americans utilized it to grease or anoint their heads or bodies.
In the ensuing centuries, oil veins discovered in Pennsylvania were exploited to produce cure-all medicinal products, as people digging wells or seeking underground salt water to harvest for the salt content ran into foul smelling pockets of air or liquid.
As techniques developed to produce kerosene from petroleum, intentional oil digging followed in the 1850s, and oil wells were soon being tapped for their salability as “black gold,” becoming the economic backbone of John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Company.
For many years, natural gas was thought to be a rather useless byproduct - and potentially a danger - surrounding the process of digging for the much more lucrative coal. Such was the thought during the summer of 1876 when coal miners outside of Eaton, Indiana (today just 20 minutes’ drive north of Muncie), drilling some 600 feet into the earth, heard a loud explosion and smelled a putrid odor. The frightened miners, thinking they had dug into hell itself, scrambled away from the site, some later returning only to cap
An 1889 magazine advertisement depicting a natural gas exhibition in Indiana. PHOTO/Public Domain.
A historical marker in Pulaski County references the 1867 natural gas well discovered near Francesville
the hole and opting to relocate their efforts elsewhere.
Unbeknownst to them, attempts had been made as far back as the 1600s to tap for natural gas, which was understood by some as having energy potential. The first intentionally dug natural gas well in the U.S. was located in New York state and was the work of William Hart, who attempted to transport the gas in hollow logs, with little success. But few recognized the widespread potential, or existence, of natural gas until later in the 19th century, following on the heels of oil digging and production.
There’s some debate surrounding a closer-to-home (for readers of this publication) claim that the state’s first natural gas well was dug in Pulaski County near Francesville in 1867. As written on a state historic marker on State Road 421 in Pulaski County: “One mile southwest of this marker gas was discovered in 1867 by G. Bates while drilling for oil at a depth of 500 feet. Gas wells were drilled in 1887-1888; gas piped into Francesville lasted only four years.”
The Indiana Historical Bureau’s marker text review online at secure. in.gov calls into question the validity of the claim, but regardless, the game-changing period in Indiana history with regards to natural gas was still yet to come in 1867.
The aforementioned “hell mouth” at Eaton, Indiana, lay dormant for the next 10 years following its discovery, until January 1886, when national headlines reported on a phenomenon in Ohio known as “Karg Well,” which was producing 12 million cubic feet of
A sign marks the site of the discovery of the Trenton Gas Field, the largest in the world, in Eaton, Indiana
Part of an 1888 Indiana map marking the location of Indiana gas and oil wells at the time
A vintage postcard depicts a mural in Gas City, Indiana
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natural gas per day. Tapped and lit on fire, it produced a flame more than 75 feet high, drawing hundreds to gaze upon it.
One such spectator to the Karg site was Hoosier George Carter, owner of the Eaton mine property that had struck such fear a decade earlier. Carter recognized the odor surrounding the Karg Well as the same as the “hellish” vapors on his own property, and he recognized what he had on his hands.
Carter secured investors and equipment to begin digging for the natural gas vein even as, in March of that same year, some 25 miles northeast of Eaton in Portland, Indiana, Henry Sees hit natural gas around 700 feet into the earth. An 8-foot-high flame ensued and attracted much attention, pressing Carter to speed up his own efforts in Eaton.
Carter needn’t have worried. When his digging operation surpassed 900 feet under the ground, such a rush of natural gas poured forth that it knocked the digging crew back from the derrick. The gas was lit on September 15, 1886, and a 100-foot-tall gust of fire followed.
What also followed was a gas boom that defined the area, eventually recognized as the largest natural gas reservoir in the world, covering over 5,000 thousand square miles and dubbed the Trenton Gas Field.
In the natural gas frenzy that followed, the Ball Brothers Manufacturing Company, famous for their canning jars, relocated
A late 19th century engraving of one of the Muncie area’s natural gas wells.
from New York to seven acres of land in the midst of the gas fields given to them by the town of Muncie, Indiana, in a deal that included a free gas well for the company, $5,000 cash, and a railroad spur connecting them to outgoing rail lines.
Howard County saw the discovery of a natural gas vein some 900 feet below A.F. Armstrong’s cornfield on October 6, 1886.
Drilling efforts in the area were not, however, universally welcomed. The Kokomo Gazette-Tribune published concerns as to “who’s going to pay for spoiling all our good drinking water, and ruining our olfactory organs with a continual smell of coal oil?”
Nonetheless, the gas vein brought an economic boon to Kokomo. The city’s population more than doubled and numerous manufacturing interests followed including several glass factories whose work, like that of the Ball company, was made possible by the steady and intense heat of the natural gas. One of these, the Kokomo Opalescent Glass Company, continues to operate at the same site today, and has produced stained glass for churches and cathedrals in Europe and the U.S., among many other prominent buildings - one of two major stained glass manufacturers today in the entire U.S.
A number of other manufacturing interests capitalized on the gas boom, including iron works entities like the Whiteley Malleable Iron Works, Indiana Iron Works, and Midland Steel Companies, besides wheel, rubber and engine companies scattered throughout nearby towns like Kokomo, Marion, and the former Harrisburg, Indiana (as of 1867 when it was founded), which changed its name in 1892 to Gas City, after the Gas City Land Company was founded there.
One of the longest pipelines of the era was run, in 1891, to what was becoming a massive industrial area in northwest Indiana and surrounding the Chicago area: the Calumet region, where oil refining (as discussed in this magazine earlier this year with a focus on Whiting, Indiana) and
steel production, among other endeavors, became the central economic drivers for decades.
As the natural gas boom continued in north-central Indiana, numerous Hoosier towns and cities utilized the stuff to light their streets (Fort Wayne was technically the first city to use gaslight in such a manner, dating to the 1850s, but that gas was artificially produced), and the use of natural gas became ubiquitous in the region.
Estimated gas production in 1890 reached nearly 40 billion cubic feet, according to the American Oil & Gas Historical Society’s (AOGHS) website, which points out the increasing waste of what few realized was such a limited natural resource.
“It became fashionable to erect arches of perforated iron pipe and let them burn brightly day and night for month after month,” notes the site. “There were calls
for conservation, but they went largely unheeded.”
By 1893, the state inspector of natural gas wrote that the waste in the industry had been “criminal” and that a “day of repentance is fast approaching,” though possibly delayed slightly by conservation efforts.
As early as 1902, the majority of Indiana’s gas wells saw reductions in pressure and resulting intrusion by salt water. More and more wells stopped producing altogether and manufacturers relying on natural gas in the region began to close or relocate, with glass producers hit especially hard. By 1913, writes the AOGHS site, Indiana resorted to importing natural gas from Virginia in order to maintain supplies. By the 1920s the Hoosier state was no longer a producer, but instead a consumer of natural gas.
According to Indiana University’s Indiana Geological and Water Survey website, as
gas and oil production rapidly diminished in the northern part of the state, the southwestern section of Indiana began to utilize smaller fields at different depths in what’s known as the Illinois Basin, which produces more oil than gas. Oil production, notes the site, peaked in 1956 at over 12 million barrels, though since then numbers have declined.
And so the natural gas “boom” of the 19th century remains largely a historical footnote, though not without longstanding indirect results in such ongoing endeavors as the aforementioned glass company in Kokomo and, of course, the enduring legacy of the Ball Brothers’ company and namesake university in Muncie, to name a few.
Jeff Kenney serves as museum and archives manager for Culver Academies and is a board member of the Culver Historical Society.
PUMPKIN SPICE PRETZELS
Ingredients
• 4 Cups of Mini Pretzel Twists
• 1-2 Tablespoons of Pumpkin Spice - to taste
• 1/3 Cup Honey
• 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350º. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. In a large bowl, mix your honey and pumpkin spice together. Microwave the mixture for 30 seconds in the microwave on high.
3. Add in your mini pretzels twists to the bowl and toss to coat the pretzels evenly.
4. Spread out the pretzels over your baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes in the oven.
5. Immediately toss in your granulated sugar coating - coat evenly so every single pretzel has a nice touch of sugar.
Let cool and enjoy a delicious fall treat!
SHATTERING THE GLASS CEILING
MEET THE WOMEN BEHIND TOWNE POST NETWORK
“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you are an excellent leader.” -Dolly Parton
One of the most inspiring aspects of being part of the Towne Post family is witnessing the remarkable contributions of our exceptional female publishers and leaders. This month, we’re sitting down with these dynamic women to get a closer look at what drives their success.
JEANNE BRITT, TOWNE POST NETWORK, INC. CO-OWNER AND PRESIDENT
Jeanne Britt and her husband, Tom, recognized the need to showcase the uplifting things happening in the community. In 2004 they started Britt Interactive, LLC, with the atgeist.com Community Newsletter, which eventually became Geist Magazine and led to Towne Post Network coming to life. Twenty years and 19 publications later, it still remains a labor of love.
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“Connecting people and businesses in the community is a source of pride for us,” Britt says. “We hope to bring a publication to readers’ coffee tables that is as enjoyable to read as it is filled with positive
Kim Senkus, Kokomo/Tipton, Jeanne Britt, Towne Post Network, Inc. Co-Owner and President, Alison Gatz, Fishers, Lyndsey Brown, Carmel and Mandi Lewandowski, The Lakes East and West
information showcasing all that makes each community great.”
The Britts initially operated their business out of a spare bedroom, with Tom focusing on sales, Jeanne managing the finances, and their small children folding and sealing the newsletters as they were back then - just six pages. As the company started to grow, the pair saw the potential for this model to work in other communities. Therefore, in 2015 they converted Towne Post Network, Inc. to a franchise system. “It has been so rewarding to bring the love for showcasing our community to our franchisees and see them grow in bringing the Towne Post Network mission of advocating for local businesses, being a positive voice, and a champion for the nonprofits in their communities,” Britt says.
Being part of the Towne Post Network family, she has been involved with many community events such as co-founding Vines for Life to benefit local cancer charities in Geist, and working with the Geist Half Marathon organizers in its early days.
Through the years, Britt has taken part in women-owned business groups and has found that the primary challenge most women express is finding a healthy work-life balance. “I love being a part of a community of women supporting one another in that endeavor,” she says.
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ALISON GATZ, FISHERS
Fishers has been home to me longer than any other place. Even though we have seen a lot of growth, I believe we can still have that smalltown feeling when we feel connected. Local publishing is the perfect platform to bring residents, businesses and nonprofits together, so when the opportunity came available, I jumped at the chance! I have never worked in publishing before so there’s quite a bit of learning left to do, but our team and awesome advertisers make it so much easier.
My favorite part of the job is storytelling! I love telling the stories of the local businesses that have been around forever, the mom who finally expanded her garage business to a brick-and-mortar, the resident who spends all their free time supporting our first responders, nonprofits working endless hours to bridge the gap in services for residents, and the history of our growing city for newcomers to join in setting their roots. It’s a pretty cool gig!
FREDDA KOVACS, CENTER GROVE
I received the Towne Post Network community magazine for years and loved it. I always looked forward to a new monthly issue, as did my husband. It was the one publication that we fought over who would get to read it first. I’d always learn something new and interesting, whether it was a new restaurant or shopping spot, an interesting hidden-gem story about someone in the community, local organizations that positively impact our lives, things happening in and around town, and school-related information. The content was, and is, always local, relevant and timely.
My career is rooted in the media, dating back to my time in radio sales. I wasn’t actively seeking a change, but I found I wanted to be closer to the community I live in. Our hyper-local publications are a perfect platform to inform, engage, entertain, and have a positive impact on the community. It has allowed me to have more personal connections and interact one-on-one with advertisers while doing good in the community.
LYNDSEY BROWN, CARMEL
As an extremely curious person, I’ve always been intrigued by the stories behind success. Questions such as: Who’s idea sparked an invention, and how did they use that idea to increase productivity or produce something for the greater good? What chain of events took place that brought someone from a position of seemingly impossible circumstances to a place of victory? How did these ideas grow and develop in the minds and efforts of passionate individuals? You might say I enjoy an underdog tale.
As publisher of Carmel Magazine, I have a unique opportunity to share these stories of our local leaders and business owners with the community. Celebrating the success of those who have taken up the challenges of owning and operating a business, supporting a valiant cause, or investing in a community is one of my greatest pleasures.
KIM SENKUS, KOKOMO/TIPTON
I just want to tell everyone’s story. I want Kokomo to know the people behind the businesses, in the classrooms and in the community. Kokomo Magazine was launched to remind us how and why Kokomo truly is a great city! I loved growing up here. Marsh’s fresh donuts, Fred’s smooth voice, Hill’s fireworks, birthdays at Happy Joe’s, and the Russiaville ballpark made my childhood! I went to Purdue with many of these classmates and remain friends.
There is so much tradition in Kokomo. It’s a small enough town where people know who Hope is, but a large enough city to sustain a revitalization that now includes concerts in the park, farmer markets, bike paths, First Fridays, and festivals galore!
MANDI LEWANDOWSKI, THE LAKES EAST AND WEST
My husband, John, and I started The Lakes Magazine, a division of Towne Post Network, in 2019. When John first suggested starting our magazine, I thought he was crazy! We had just had a baby, were in the middle of building our dream home, and both had comfortable jobs, John in marketing and me as a registered nurse. However, owning The Lakes Magazine has allowed me to step away from the demanding hours of nursing and create my own schedule. The biggest reward has been spending more time at home with our son before he started kindergarten, and during the summers now that he’s in school.
The past five years as a magazine owner have brought me more joy than I ever imagined. We’ve been able to expand and now cover
eight counties with The Lakes Magazine East and West editions. As an owner, my favorite part is featuring local businesses, organizations and individuals each month. I love getting a glimpse into their world, learning about their journeys from where they started to where they are today, and sometimes even hearing about their plans for the future. It’s incredible to see their dreams come to life.
Personally, the most rewarding experience is handing someone a copy of the magazine in which they’re featured. Seeing their excitement and the feeling of being a local celebrity is hard to put into words. The magazine has given me the opportunity to meet and develop working relationships with many wonderful people, all while learning about their new products, businesses and organizations. It’s an honor to help share their goods and services with our local communities and sometimes beyond.
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REFRESHED AND RESTORED
Writer / Amy Beaucham
Photographer / Tony Straw
Based in Culver, Indiana, GS Restoration Service is a familyowned business dedicated to restoring homes and businesses to their original elegance. With over two decades of experience in farming, health and wellness, and now property restoration, Gerry and Shannon Brandt, along with their children, Seth and Jessica, bring hard work and meticulously detailed attention to every project.
Their standard of service follows the golden rule, through which they treat each property as if it were their own. Their personalized approach ensures that every client’s needs are thoroughly understood, resulting in customized restoration plans that bring back the charm and elegance of homes and businesses. When it comes to restoring and cleaning, nothing is missed. Specializing in power washing as well as soft washing, they handle surfaces such as concrete, stucco, brick, stonework, aluminum, vinyl and
wood. They understand that each surface requires its own specialized protocol. GS Restoration Service also takes into account the importance of health and well-being, not only for clients’ landscaping, but also for their families and pets. They prioritize biodegradable cleaning agents, ensuring safety and eco-friendliness in all their services. They focus on the removal of
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tough stains such as mildew, algae, oil, rust, and buildup of organic stains.
GS Restoration offers a wide array of services throughout northern Indiana, including:
• Houses, condos and/or businesses
• Driveways
• Parking lots
• Sidewalks
• Curbs
• Gutters
• Piers
• Boats
• Awnings
• Decks
• Pergolas
• Window washing (interior and exterior)
• Landscaping services
• Home watch services (new)
The company’s attention to detail, use of top-tier equipment and today’s leading products, combined with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, makes GS Restoration Service the go-to choice for property care. They deliver high-quality, reliable services that keep homes and businesses looking their best.
Most recently added to their array of home care solutions is GS Home Watch Service. This offering can be provided weekly, biweekly or monthly, with a 360-degree service check-in. Gerry says although we live in a world of “handy apps” available to check thermostats and the security of a home from a distance, there is no replacement for the personal, trustworthy service that GS Home Watch Service can offer. Many in Culver and surrounding areas move or vacation at winter homes, and find great comfort in subscribing to this service to help ease any worries and supply peace of mind. GS is able to go in and check on everything, and attend to any need or request that a client may have. For example, one of their clients asked if GS could check on her sump pump, as she felt it was possibly not in working condition due to a heavy downpour. The client had peace of mind knowing that everything was in working condition. This exemplifies the trustworthy service and attention to detail GS provides when
watching over a home.
GS Restoration Service takes pride in the relationships built with every client, and makes it a priority to gain the customer’s trust prior to any job started. They have built a reputation for treating clients like family, which has helped them grow their business. Customers appreciate their clear communication, willingness to listen, and effort that Gerry and Shannon put into making sure every need is met, with planned solutions provided in great detail. Whether it is washing a customer’s windows or washing an entire business, no job is too big or too small. Through the establishment of their value-driven business, Gerry and Shannon aim to leave a long-term legacy for Seth and Jessica, who are both actively involved in the business.
In addition to the excellence of their work and communication with customers, another driving force behind Gerry and
Shannon’s success is their love for helping the community. Over the years, Gerry has volunteered for Junior Achievement and assisted with coaching the Culver Academies girls basketball team. Shannon has been in charge of the operations of an area food pantry, and has also assisted with Culver’s Blessings in a Backpack program. These are among the many ways they have shown dedication in helping to service their community.
GS is fully licensed and insured, and services all of northern Indiana. Reach out today for a free detailed quote, or to learn more about GS’s Home Watch Service for safeguarding your home and all the ways GS Restoration Service can restore your property to its original elegance.
For more info, call 574-876-4973 or 574-205-2937, visit gsrestorationservice.com, or email gerrybrandt@gsrestorationservice.com.
Located in the quaint town of North Judson is the owner and operator of Junker Pat & Me. Her name is Sarah Luzadder and she runs a one-person operation, based on what she and her husband, Pat, started.
The history of the company began when Pat passed away. She had been wanting to open her own business for nearly 26 years. However, the day to day tasks of life got in the way.
Sarah and Pat loved upcycling items together. For those unaware with upcycling, it involves taking an item that others may view as trash or junk, and seeing the potential behind it. Whether it be a garage sale, farmers market, or a charming antique shop on the side of the road, they could see the possibilities in items that their previous owners were ready to part with. Of course, not every stop had something that sparked their interest, but for the most part they could combine their creative juices and make something out of nothing.
The passion never escaped her. In 2022, after the passing of Pat, she simply asked herself, “Why not now?” Her daughter was old enough, and she was left with free time and a void in her heart that could only be filled with something she and her husband loved doing. Hence, Junker Pat & Me was born.
As with any business, starting up takes time. You need to learn your customer base, what items they will be interested in, what price points to set, among other logistical items. After tackling her checklist, Luzadder was ready to roll.
Although she operates the day-to-day business on her own, she emphasizes how important helping hands were to get it up and running.
“I am so grateful to the many family and friends who helped us get the building finished and everything set up,” says Luzadder.
She adds that many of these same individuals still come out and help her. It is truly a team effort, and the community has welcomed her new business venture with kindness and support.
Fast-forward to today, and Luzadder is nearly at the one-year mark for opening the business. The rapid growth has led to a variety of items available for others to shop, create, be inspired, and meet other likeminded people.
On any given day when the shop is open, you will find one-of-a-kind pieces from more than 50 vendors. Luzadder says that currently, the store is full from wall to wall with goodies for those who thrive on shopping for goods that you would not find elsewhere. This includes vintage decor, homemade goods, guitars, wall art, records, furniture, graphic tees, handmade soaps, jewelry, antiques, hand-painted signs,
sea glass, floral arrangements and so much more.
Interested in more of a hands-on approach? Get ready to spark your inner artist at one of their crafting workshops. These fun gatherings pop up throughout the year for locals and travelers to meet up and learn - or rekindle - crafting skills. “So far we have had artists come and teach crochet, macramé, painting, card making, and tie-dye,” Luzadder says.
The best way to view all of the new items and learn about crafting workshops is to follow them on Facebook and Instagram. There you will find frequent posts about upcoming events and new products they have in stock. You can also join their email list at junkerpatandme.com.
Grab a friend or two and make a fun day trip out of it by visiting the store in person. It is located at 3115 South Range Road in North Judson.
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From routine check-ups to acute and chronic care management, the team at the Culver Medical Center is ready to keep you and your family healthy.
The clinic, staffed by Dr. Tim Day, a Culver native; Alexa Good, FNP-C, a Family Nurse Practitioner; Morgan Faanes, DPM, a Podiatrist; and Sandra Ringer, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is ready to meet your primary care, foot care, and behavioral healthcare needs.
The Culver Medical Center is open Monday through Friday, and all providers are accepting new patients.
To schedule your appointment, please call (574) 842-2476
Tim Day, MD
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Sandra Ringer, LCSW-RPT-S
MAJOR MIKE’S MILITARY SURPLUS AND CAMPING SUPPLIES
Writer / Ashley Watters Photographer / Tony Straw
Major Mike’s Military Surplus and Camping Supplies is a rare gem for outdoor enthusiasts, cold-weather workers and history buffs. The store is tucked away in a small gray castle in Culver, and specializes in selling military surplus items, camping gear, war memorabilia and survival items.
Mike Cissna, aka Major Mike, has always held a deep love for all things military. After 13 years of service, Cissna retired from the Indiana Guard Reserve in 2016, and immediately followed that with a stint in the United Veteran Reserve Corps. His previous experience also includes acting as chaplain in the Guard Reserve.
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As a child, Cissna would often browse surplus stores, searching for hidden goodies among the racks of sturdy boots and army greens. “There aren’t many surplus stores these days, but the military has always been a passion of mine,” he says. “When I was a kid, we’d even
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store. The closure of two local-area stores provided the market opening that he needed. Cissna purchased their remaining inventory and set up shop in a gray castle, officially opening doors in 2021.
Cissna worked as an occupational therapist, but the onset of the COVID pandemic sparked a need for change. His nostalgic fondness and military service fueled the dream of opening his own surplus
Major Mike’s offers a variety of unique items for purchase, including cold-weather gear, MREs (meals ready to eat), protective hiking
boots, canteens, sleeping bags, cookware and much more. “We have a little bit of everything,” Cissna says. “We want to support anybody and everybody who might do outdoor work or just those with adventure on the mind. We see hunters, snowplow workers, construction guys, adventure hikers - you name it.”
A certified Rothco dealer, Major Mike’s also carries many of the well-known company’s items in store, but he also has access to order from their 4,000-product catalog. “Rothco is well-known in the industry,” Cissna says. “They opened in 1953 and were the original manufacturers for what was called Vietnam jungle boots. They helped to set the industry standard for tough.” He encourages customers to strike up a conversation if they’re interested in Rothco items that they don’t find on his shelves, promising to do his best to order any items direct from the retailer.
also prides himself on offering war
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memorabilia dating back to World War I. “We keep a variety of interesting items,” he says. “We’ve got stuff from World War II, and a few items from Korea and Vietnam. There’s also some contemporary options from things that troops used in Afghanistan and Iraq. It runs the gamut.” Many items are unique and were acquired at military auctions.
With winter quickly approaching, Cissna has stocked the shelves with some new seasonal items, including new Rothco outdoor gear and military-grade cold-weather gear. “Our cold-weather gear is absolutely amazing,” he says. “It’s rated levels 1 to 6 and you can layer it on for any condition.” The store will also stock cold-weather gloves, fur-lined hats, and waterproof, cold-weather boots.
Major Mike’s Military Surplus and Camping Supplies is located at 12983 State Road 17 in Culver. You can find the store’s catalogue and more information at majormikesmilitarysurplus.com.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
KOONTZ LAKE/WALKERTON/ GROVERTOWN
ALL Times Listed Are Central Time
Every Monday BINGO
Doors open at 5p, early bird starts at 6p, and regular games start at 6:30p at the Koontz Lake Association Community building.
Every Thursday FARMERS MARKET
4p - 6p, New Kitchen Store Farmers Market. Please visit our online store and don’t forget to like us on Facebook! @NewKitchenStore
OCTOBER
Every Saturday
PICKLEBALL AT LION’S PARK
(May-Oct.): 9a - noon, Pickleball at Lion’s Park.
KLA Board Meeting at the KLA Clubhouse is the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public and start at 6:30p. Come and join us and find out how you can volunteer in the community. You can also find out what is going on around Koontz Lake.
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KOONTZ LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT MONTHLY BOARD MEETING.
6p.m. - The meeting will be held at the Sewer District building located at 10625 E Prairie Ave in Koontz Lake. Interested parties may join remotely by calling (240) 591-0378 and entering the code 385729# when prompted.
KNOX/STARKE COUNTY
ALL Times Listed Are Central Time
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KNOXTOBERFEST
10a, Knoxtoberfest 2024. For more information, visit Knoxtoberfest 2024 on Facebook.
BREMEN/LAKE OF THE WOODS
ALL Times Listed Are Eastern Time
5
LOWPOA GENERAL MEETING
9a, LOWPOA general meeting at the BCC building.
19
BCC MONTHLY MEETING
9a, BCC monthly meeting at the BCC building.
27
LOWPOA TRUCK OR TREAT
LOWPOA Truck or Treat at the BCC building. More details to be posted on Lake of the Woods Bremen’s Facebook page.
LAKE MAXINKUCKEE/CULVER/ MARSHALL COUNTY
ALL Times Listed Are Eastern Time
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Noon - 10p, Argos Octoberfest at Argos Community Park. Barbecue cook-off, hayrides, food trucks, vendors, beer garden, bonfire, bounce houses, pumpkin painting and more.
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4p -7p, or until sold out - Tyner Odd Fellows Fall Fish Fry at Tyner IOOF Lodge, located at 4836 French Street in Tyner.
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Marshall County Council on Aging Senoir Expo - 8a - 3p @ Plymouth High School
25 & 26
Culver Fall Fest. For a list of events, visit Culver Fall Fest on Facebook or go to findculver.com/fallfest.
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2p - 5p, the Culver Lions Children’s Halloween Party. Costume judging for five different age groups. Registration is 2p - 2:45p with judging starting at 3p, and awards at 3:35p. Games to follow.
