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says something.

This place has stood the test of time, and just keeps on going. You Michael Samack, building restoration chairman for the Bass Lake have to love that. It was built to take a lot and last.”

Indiana Lions Club, says he is enthusiastic about restoring the club’s headquarters.

Samack, who is also a landscaper for the property, says the Bass Lake community, and residents of the surrounding area, have “We are housed in a great old place that used to be a school helped to keep the building going. building,” Samack says. “The building is 101 years old and is still standing. They don’t make places like this anymore, and that really “We are in the only school building left in Indiana with outside

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privies, which are basically outhouses,” Samack says. “We had a recent visitor from the Indiana Historical Society who really wanted to see the school building, but he was also really interested in seeing the outside privies. Of course they haven’t been used in many years, but they were also built to last.”

Samack says. “We have enjoyed a lot of wonderful members and memories over the years.”

Samack, who is known as “Smilin’ Mike,” notes that the school was built in 1920.

“We are the world’s largest service club,” Samack says. “We are wellknown for taking care of sight-impaired people. We also work to

Samack says Lions Club organizations across the world are still going strong.

“It was called North Ben Township School,” Samack says. “It was in Winona, Indiana, and then was the Winona School of North Bend Township later on.”

Samack said the building was a one-room school for many years. A basement room was added later.

“The school closed some time in the early 1970s,” Samack says.

“The Bass Lake Indiana Lions Club has been the caretaker of the building for the last 23 years.”

Samack, who is a Melvin Jones Fellow, one of the highest honors bestowed upon a Lions Club member, says the Bass Lake Lions Club has been around for a long time.

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help speech- and hearing-impaired people, among the many other positive things we do. We have a lot of dedicated members who want to make things better for a lot of people.”

Lions Clubs are also known for making big problems smaller, and improving communities. There are more than 45,000 Lions Clubs, and 1,350,000 members worldwide.

“It’s just an outstanding organization that helped so many people around the world,” Samack says. “We do a lot to help around the

world and locally as well.”

Samack says the Bass Lake Indiana Lions Club also provides dictionaries to third-grade students.

The club is raising money to continue the restoration of their building.

“We have been doing a lot of drive-through lunches at the building,” Samack says. “People love to come by and get a nice

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Samack says club members plan to have tuck-pointing done on the building. Tuck-pointing is a way of using two contrasting colors of mortar in the mortar joints of brickwork, with one color matching the bricks themselves.

“It’s a great way to upgrade the appearance of an interior or exterior

brick structure,” Samack says. “Bricks are solid, but the mortar gets a lot of water and tear over the years. Tuck-pointing really helps.

This will really help the building look better. A lot of care and hard work was put into making this building, and a lot of people have put in a lot of effort to keep it standing. We want to keep this great place going for years to come.”

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“After several years, the business grew and so did the need for more space,” Pratt explains. “We then moved our business to Jefferson Street here in Plymouth. After several years there we decided to build a larger shop and in 2006 we built our shop, located at 303 North Oak Drive in Plymouth. Here we have room for a large showroom for our customers to shop, and a large warehouse that we keep stocked with flooring specials for our customers.”

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“We also carry custom cabinetry,” Pratt says. “We are very excited about this.

We are in the midst right now of setting up a display and many samples of all the beautiful selections in cabinetry.”

Customers will soon be able to choose the species of wood, cabinet style, door style, and design specifics such as height and width. Other design details open to the customer include stain and paint colors, inset or glass door fronts, and special requests.

Pratt’s also handles the installation of everything that they sell. They specialize in tiled showers.

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BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS AND IDEAS FOR PARENTS AND KIDS

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Last year was rough, but we made it and I know we are all ready to get back to something resembling our old routines. While some aspects of our lives slowed down with classes and sports being cancelled, other areas ramped up with working from home, having our kids around full time (and never leaving our sides), and playing teacher.

Perhaps the most exciting thing about the upcoming school year is that it will likely be fairly close to normal, which means it’s time to prepare and get ready. Here are a few ideas for enjoying back-toschool preparation like it’s meant to be enjoyed.

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Gather the lists of what they’ll need and make a day out of it. Your kids need to get out and learn how to behave in stores again too, so this would be a fun way to remind them of those manners they used to have, and you can reminisce about all the home-schooling moments from last year at the same time.

BUY REAL CLOTHES As a parent you’ll need these again too, for ice cream socials and parent-teacher conferences, but I’m talking about school clothes for your kids. As much as I hate to admit it, my kids fell into wearing pajamas and/or sweatpants all day too. Head to the mall (yes, they

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are still there) and let your kids pick out some items that will make them feel good. Make the experience even more fun by having a try-on session or fashion show when you get home. Create a TikTok or Reels video and you’ll be the cool parent too. It might seem silly and I know most everyone does back-to-school shopping in one form or another, but this year try to make it a little more special.

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You can also take this in another direction, and plan a back-to-school breakfast for you and the other parents on the block, with bagels and mimosas to start as soon as the kids get on the bus. Maybe even bust out the party on the lawn. Let’s be real - we’re excited they are going back, so why not celebrate?

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In 1958 brothers Clarence Slabaugh and John Helmuth saw a need for metal work in their community. That year the pair opened Topeka Metal Shop. John’s investment provided equipment, but their father Jake ran the shop with help from Clarence when he was free from his full-time work in construction. The brothers provided their father with the meaningful work he sought after retiring from his saw mill.

After a few years Jake replaced John as an owner, and Jake’s daughter Katie joined the business. Initially the family focused on providing feeders, fountains and ventilators to the local farming community.

They provided supply tanks for the early iconic Shasta RVs and plumbing implements. Around this time Clarence

departed to focus on his construction business, and Katie and her new husband Enos Kuhns partnered with Jake.

Enos was working full time in a factory.

After work he would come home and spend time with his wife and children. Each evening he headed out to work in the shop.

Enos took on the more complicated tasks and precision work that had become too difficult for his father-in-law to complete.

He often worked late into the night when there were pressing jobs that needed to be finished.

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in progress. John Kuhns recalls spending time in the shop as a young boy. Many evenings in a corner of the shop Enos would be soldering at his work bench. At 5 years old John was happy to hold an old gas lantern so dad could see his work. That was 1967, and that project became one of the earliest kitchen range hoods the shop produced.

In 1971 the name was changed to Sunrise Metal Shop. During those early years the maple industry was thriving, and requests would come in to repair or replace maple evaporators. In 1972 they built a large custom pan for a local sugar bush. The pan is still in use today. Through the years evaporators would become a larger part of the business. Techniques would change from soldering to more precise welding. The shop’s products grew with the needs of the community, and the materials changed to

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That same year expansion began on the shop. The Sunrise team began to focus on increasing productivity, with new manufacturing techniques and improvements in efficiency. Brainstorming began for new products to offset the uneven production year created by the high demand for maple products in the fall and winter. In the first meeting, John’s son Devon suggested that they consider designing and building a grill. The initial idea was dismissed, as no one on the team could imagine building runof-the-mill grills. A few

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months later talks started back up. Devon returned to the idea of building a grill.

John says that this time he understood.

Unwilling to compromise on quality, John knew there was only one side of the market their grill could fit in, and that was the highest end - a grill that would outlast generations and keep going.

The entire team began work on the first designs for what would become the Silver

Rocket Grill. Many iterations came to life on paper. Eventually the initial design was settled on. With four generations of experience, persistence and dedication to craftsmanship, the original grill looked very much like the latest model. This is not to say that improvements haven’t been made the vents have been moved to the front, the top exhaust was redesigned from a straightpipe exhaust to its current cone-like design, efficiency has improved, and gasification makes the most of the lump charcoal used.

With the success of the first grill came new additions and features including the smoker-baker attachment, the cold-smoke hopper, and the flat-top griddle. These are just a few of the new features, with designs being worked up for new upgrades constantly. New ideas don’t just come from the shop. John, and the entire team, have the utmost respect for their customers and dealers, and will always listen to ideas and suggestions. Those suggestions don’t always make it past the pencil-and-paper stage, but the ones that do will always add value.

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persistent desire to provide something of value, of high quality, that improves the lives of customers.

In 2004 Enos Kuhns passed away. The family started the conversation of what the next step would look like for them and for

the shop. From these discussions a new partnership was formed between John and Susie Kuhns, their son Devon Kuhns and his wife Inez, as well as their son-in-law Lee Miller and his wife Edna Fern. This partnership was a new dawn of the legacy that is Sunrise Metal Shop.

That legacy reaches further as John and Susie’s other children have come on board. Marilyn works at the front desk, always happy to greet anyone who comes in. Steven provides customer service, and helps answer the phones and whatever questions arise.

Delmar and Galen work in production at the shop, mastering the craft their greatgrandfather passed down. At 16 years old, John’s Grandson Kevin, working in production, is the first of the fifth generation. Family accounts for more than half the employees at the shop. Sunrise Metal’s story is not the story of any one person, but of a family and their devotion

for God, their love for one another, and the quality of work that this can create.

In the families’ own words, it is a blessing and a gift. John, Devon, Lee and the entire family invite you to visit the shop and get to know them, and discover what they make that will add value to your life.

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I would bet that the majority of you reading this article have a whisk in your kitchen.

You may even have two or three, but did you know there are many different styles of whisks, and each style has a unique purpose?

I don’t know how many kinds of whisks there are in the world, but for the purposes of this article I will focus on seven different styles that we carry at New Kitchen Store.

Let’s start with the classic or balloon whisk, the one most people are very familiar with.

It is called a balloon whisk because the wires on the end of the handle resemble a balloon. The wires tend to be springy, and with a whisk movement means air is being incorporated into whatever is being whisked. This whisk is considered a multipurpose whisk. It is perfect for making whipped cream, meringue, scrambled

eggs and egg whites, as well as sifting dry ingredients in recipes.

A dough whisk, also known as a Danish whisk, is very popular among professional and home bakers alike. The wire of the Danish whisk is thicker and more rigid than most other whisks. The end is flat and features an outer circle with an inner oval

and loop. Because the wire is rigid, it is perfect for working heavier dough without overworking the dough ingredients. Its unique shape is helpful for mixing dough and batter, creating a smooth batter. The end results are baked goods that rise high and have a pleasing crumb.

Another whisk not often found in the

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The method of using a spring whisk is much different than most other whisks.

Instead of whisking in a circular motion, you pump the whisk up and down.

Because of this, you can use it in glasses to make chocolate milk for your child, for example, or in any other tall jar to blend together your favorite homemade salad dressing.

There are even whisks that have small wire balls inside them. These are variations of balloon whisks. The small wire aerator ball inside also has a smaller, solid metal ball inside of it. So, it’s a ball inside a ball, inside the balloon whisk. The purpose for so many layers is to incorporate more air into what you are beating, so you can get to the “stiff peak” stage of hand-beaten egg whites quickly. We all enjoy a good arm workout once in a while, but any baker knows that whipping egg whites into stiff peaks takes the arm workout to a whole new level, and speeding up the process is a

relief to aching arm muscles.

Making smooth, lump-free gravies and sauces should not be difficult. There are two whisks that are equal to the task of making delicious gravy. First is the gravy or sauce whisk. It makes all the difference THE LAKES MAGAZINE / AUGUST 2021 / TownePost.com

when smoothing the lumps out of your gravy. Its special design breaks up the lumps while you cook. You can use this whisk two different ways - flat, to prepare pans for deglazing, or at an angle, to whisk together gravy. Its angled head reaches all

those hard-to-reach edges of pots and pans, keeping things moving and preventing overheating and scorching.

Second is the flat whisk, also known as the roux whisk. It is shaped like a balloon whisk that has been flattened. It is similar to the gravy/sauce whisk in that it easily reaches the edges of pots and pans to make sauces and to scrape the bottoms of pans. You will love how these whisks take the guesswork out of gravy preparation.

The French whisk is similar to the balloon whisk, but the end is more narrow and elongated. The wires are also slightly thicker. These wires are perfect for mixing together heavier ingredients, yet they are still flexible. The shape of the whisk’s narrow end fits nicely into the edges of pots and pans to help prevent food from burning. These whisks are perfect for sauces, gravies, vinaigrettes, batters, custards and more.

Anyone who has built or created something knows that having the correct tool for the job makes all the difference.

Having the right whisks for different jobs in the kitchen is no exception. Not all whisks are created equal, and no single whisk is perfect for every job. Now that you know a little bit more about the

differences in whisks, come into New Kitchen Store and pick up one today.

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Puppies are, to many people, irresistible. Cuteness overload, however, can lead people to make the wrong choice in a puppy. At Lasting Legacy Puppies, Owners David and Vonda Slabaugh work hard to make sure the puppy their customers choose is the right fit.

The couple has been raising puppies at their farm in Bremen since 2014. It is a home-based, family-run business that gives the couple something to do, and an opportunity to teach their four children the important lessons of hard work and responsibility. The Slabaughs have two sons and two daughters, ranging in age from 3 to 14.

“I grew up with dogs on my family’s farm,” David Slabaugh says. “I would bring the cows up to the barn with a dog at my side.”

Slabaugh just completed a new climate-controlled facility to house his breeding operation. The building has in-floor heating, ventilation systems, and a grooming and bathing area. There is also a retail office and feed room.

The new facility provides more space for the puppies to become socialized and used to being handled - tasks that are assigned to his children. All Slabaugh puppies are handled from shortly after birth, he says. The puppies are accustomed to being held and examined.

Currently, Lasting Legacy offers goldendoodles, mini poodles, dachshunds and French bulldogs. Each breed has specific characteristics that make it suitable for families or individual owners. For example the goldendoodle, a hybrid golden retriever and mini poodle breed, is typically an outgoing, friendly and high-energy

dog according to Slabaugh. Mini poodles can also be high-energy and are very popular.

Buying a puppy from the Slabaughs is not a oneand-done process. It all starts with choosing a puppy from a photo on their website. Once the puppy is selected, the customer puts a deposit down to secure that puppy.

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to visit the puppy as it grows up, until it is ready to leave at 8 weeks of age.

“Once a puppy leaves here, we send a gift bag along,” Slabaugh says. “It has a blanket in it that has the smell of mom and its siblings.”

This scented blanket helps the puppy adapt to a new home because it is familiar. Other items in the gift bag include a probiotic to help with stomach upset and nervousness.

The new owner is also given an education in puppy training.

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provides a routine, gives the puppy a safe place to sleep at night and can aid in potty training.

Slabaugh also suggests that puppies be given toys to keep them occupied, especially chew toys. Just like teething children, puppies need something to gnaw on as their teeth develop.

Having a chew stick or some other dog-appropriate toy can keep the puppy from finding alternatives, like a pair of shoes, the corner of a furniture piece or even a piece of clothing.

Exercise can also use up that puppy energy and keep the puppy from getting into mischief. If that happens, it is important that puppies, like children, are disciplined.

The key to successful puppy ownership is consistency, Slabaugh says.

The goal is to make sure the puppies find a home that will provide all the things they need, and fulfill the needs of their owner.

“We are here for 100% satisfaction,” Slabaugh says. “It’s an animal so we can’t guarantee it will be perfect, but if there’s a problem I want our customers to give us a call.”

The health guarantee on the company website says all puppies come with a one-year health guarantee that covers any genetic or hereditary health issue.

Puppies who leave for their new home are up to date on vaccinations and deworming medicine.

Slabaugh’s hope for each of the puppies, and the people who buy them, is that the experience leads to a lasting legacy, meaning pleasant memories that can be reflected upon in the future.

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There is an air of hospitality about the place. Intimidating and austere it is not. The sounds of gentle voices and an occasional good-natured laugh can be heard within the walls, swathed in a palette of soft colors and sun-dappled windows.

Even before the patients ever encounter a member of the staff, guests are made to feel welcome, nurtured, and perhaps most importantly, safe.

This is a theme that resonates when reading a stack of comment cards left by current and former patients. When meeting with Kellie Parker, FNP, and Sarah Bailey, WHNP, the women appear downright modest over the praise lavished upon the distinguished team of health-care providers. Rounding out the staff are Jen Bohnenkamper, office manager, and physicians Dr. Timothy Cook and Dr. Donald Durecki, both MDs. Cook and Durecki have been in practice since 1988 and 2000, respectively, and Bailey has been part of the team of professionals since 1997.

Parker joined the staff in 2018.

Warsaw Women’s Center actually dates back to 1984, and was formerly located elsewhere in the Warsaw area. The current site has served as home base for the past 21 years.

“We have anything a girl would want or need,” Parker says of the facility.

Those seeking care at Warsaw Women’s Center can be assessed for a wide array of physical and mental health issues.

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Obstetrics and gynecological services are offered, as is family planning and birth control, fertility assistance, mammograms, ultrasound and genetic testing, menopause and bone health guidance, and Botox treatments.

Surgical procedures that are considered minimally invasive are also available, including one relatively new innovation known as a robotic hysterectomy.

This enables the doctor to maneuver instrumentation precisely with the aid of robotic technology, combined with lighted and miniature instruments. It allows for complete removal of the uterus with fewer and smaller incisions. Those who have undergone this type of surgery have reported less time in recovery, fewer complications and a swifter healing process.

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Warsaw Women’s Center also offers screening tests for hereditary and genetic cancer risks. Knowing personal and family history is the first step in determining if you might be at an increased risk for cancer.

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Another attribute that has drawn patients to Warsaw Women’s Center is one that is

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“I love this job,” she says.

“Patients are so appreciative of what we’ve done, and the way that we listen,” Bailey adds. “We enjoy being able to support them.”

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“Wible’s Ladies Apparel was very successful,” Wood says. “My mom and dad had it for almost 25 years until Walmart and other big-box stores came into the area. I was an only child and I’d go with my mom on buying trips for the merchandise in the store. I remember going to Hall’s Guest House in Fort Wayne where salesmen set up displays in hotel rooms. Sometimes we would go to market in Chicago. I’d walk to the store after school. It was open from when I was in third grade until I was 23 years old, before it went out of business.”

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When Wood’s parents shut the store and moved to their lake cottage full time, she thought about taking it over, but she had two small children at the time and was too busy. Sixteen years ago, while living in LaGrange, she opened June’s Ladies Apparel. After taking over a floral shop, she named her business Pants to Plants.

Eventually it became June’s Floral and later the Corner Flower Shop.

June Wood’s interest in fashion began in 1978 when her family moved from Auburn to Wolcottville. Her mom wanted to find a job and her dad teasingly doubted that she could. As a result,

“The floral business did really well but the clothing part didn’t work out,” Wood says. “During the time that shop was open, I moved back to Wolcottville. After a few years we closed the store.

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Following pandemic rules, Wood started Chasing Squirrels.

After launching a website for online sales and a Facebook page, she began taking the trailer to Shipshewana on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. During the warm months, she and her husband John traveled to events and festivals such as the Hippie Living Fair in Angola, as well as Michigan and Missouri.

Future plans involve attending venues as far away as the Farmhouse Living Fair near Nashville, Tennessee. Closer to home, the shop’s trailer will be at LaGrange, Middlebury, and The Barns, formerly Amish Acres, in Nappanee. Dates for events are listed on the Chasing Squirrels Facebook page.

Wood’s family is involved in the business. Her daughters Madison Bateman, Alexis Grossman, Maci Prill, and daughter-in-law Lindsey Prill, are models for her Facebook photos and on the website. Although shipping is available for a flat $5 rate, Wood’s husband takes local orders to work and then her son Jaxon

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delivers them around Bremen. Wood drops off orders in LaGrange County and the Kendallville area, going as far as Angola and Avilla.

Jeans are $34 to $54, and sweaters are $30 to $40. Unique bib overalls run $72. Slip dresses with lace at the bottom, and flowing smock dresses, are big sellers and range from $25 to $46. Other popular items include graphic T-shirts, skorts and western wear.

“Although we travel, I like to support local,” Wood says. “I get tees from Bremen company Studio 574, owned by Amber Reed. Local Lovin Life Creations makes wine tumblers that I use for giveaways.

In addition, I sponsored a hole for a golf tournament that benefited our local high school football team.”

“We are continuing to develop our online store and hope to carry children’s clothing for ‘tiny squirrels’ in the future,” Wood continues. “The business is named Chasing Squirrels because I’m always looking for something to focus my attention on. I love getting out and going every weekend in the summer. People like to be able to touch the merchandise and try it on in the dressing room inside the trailer. We have met the most incredible people everywhere we go.”

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[Ecoraster] is a type of plastic, permeable paving grid that is used when you are making and constructing sidewalks and driveways. It looks great, and will take a lot of different weather and traffic.”

Eash adds that Ecoraster is made of “We will come out and take a look at specially chosen plastics. the work that needs to be done at your house or business, and we will get right “Ecoraster is also used on mini barns or to it,” Eash says. “We specialize in two horse stalls,” he says. “The paving grid things - Ecoraster and Ecoslab. We can tell system helps with natural drainage that THE LAKES MAGAZINE / AUGUST 2021 / TownePost.com

goes into the ground, without causing too much water or storm-water runoff.

Ecoraster will keep that natural drainage flow away, and add years to the quality look that you want to maintain. It works just great.”

He adds that Ecoraster can take a lot of wear and tear over the years, with its high-quality materials. He says the Eco Foundation staff does a top-notch job.

“We can fill up the driveways with stones

to make them look great,” Eash says. “You don’t have to deal with water puddles that will make your driveway or sidewalk look bad. Ecoraster is high quality, and a lot of people have been very satisfied with it. They tell their family, friends and neighbors about it.”

Eash notes that there are a lot of ways to make the most of Ecoraster material.

“It’s so durable and reliable,” he says. “It’s really lightweight, reusable and very easy to install. We recommend it to everyone.

It can be used to make your driveway easier to maintain. It also helps with the mud and dust in barns and horse stalls.

It really makes them look a whole lot better.”

Eash says Ecoslab is similar to Ecoraster, and is used on sidewalks and pavilions.

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Eash says there are slits in Ecoslab that prevent water damage.

“You won’t be stepping into mud,” Eash says. “It’s also energy efficient and lowers the amount of damage on a structure. If you have a party going on, you can lay it down and pick it back up again later.

People like that it is so easy to use. A lot of people have parties in their pavilions, and lawns around them. Ecoslab really

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Ecoslab also prevents damage to homeowners’ lawns according to Eash.

“It is an effective way to protect your ground,” he says. “It also appeals to do-ityourself people because they can literally do it themselves. That appeals to people

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Eash notes that Ecoslab is also costeffective.

“It’s simply not as expensive as concrete,” he says. “It’s also got that design look.

If people are paying a lot of money for painted concrete, this is a better way to go. It has a very unique look to it.”

Eash says he is extremely happy to live in Ligonier.

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RABBIT COFFEE ROASTING CO. IT’S ALL IN THE BEAN Writer / Lois Tomaszewski Photographer / Jubilee Edgell

It is estimated that 83% of American adults drink coffee. Mary and Nathan Bradley, the owners of Rabbit Coffee Roasting Co. are helping fill cups locally with their locally roasted products.

Rabbit Coffee’s location at 10 S. Main Street in Knox, offers locally-roasted and freshly ground coffee for sale by the pound. But it is also open six days a week to provide the coffee shop experience to their community.

“We have a full coffee shop,” Bradley says. “We can make almost any coffee drink and we have bagels, muffins, cookies and built protein bars to munch on.”

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Rabbit Coffee was purchased by the couple in 2019. Bradley says the name is derived from the book Watership Down, with a little Peter Rabbit and Alice in Wonderland mixed in.

Rabbit Coffee is a recent development in the Bradleys’ coffee enterprises.

“We started roasting in our house with a one pound roaster back in 2013 and then we started our business, Serving Grounds, in 2014 just wholesaling to other businesses,” Bradley says.

“We just opened our coffee shop in October 2019.”

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marketplace, with coffees from Kenya, Ethiopia and Guatemala, among others.

According to the National Coffee Association, coffee is grown in 50 countries globally, including North America, Central and South America, Africa, on the Arabian Peninsula and in Asia. The variations in taste come from factors such as the plant species, the soil, the weather including the amount of rainfall and sunshine. Even the altitude at which the plants grow can lend a unique flavor to the beans.

“Every coffee country has its own flavor and every roaster roasts differently,” Bradley says. “I typically go for the nutty, earthy and chocolate notes which you’d find from coffees grown in Guatemala, Columbia and Brazil, for example.”

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Chesterton and now with the visibility provided at the downtown Know coffee shop, people are finding out about the coffee and supporting the business, he says.

Bradley’s passion for coffee can be traced back to his mother.

“My mom always had a pot of coffee on in our house and I started drinking coffee in high school,” he says. “One day I realized that someone was making coffee and my mom was buying it. When I looked up coffee, I found that coffee needed to be roasted and it sounded intriguing.”

The roasting of the coffee is not something that many people see. It is a process that prepares the green coffee beans into the rich fragrant through the chemical changes that occur when the beans are roasted.

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with time, temperature, airflow, and the coffee bean,” he says. “Fresh roasted coffee is usually better than one sitting on the shelf.

“We roast twice a week to ensure our coffee is always fresh,” Bradley adds. “I am really in love with our Guatemalan bean right now. We get it directly from the farm and the grower’s son ships it straight to us. It has hints of chocolate and is very smooth.

Once the roasting is completed, the green beans are now the recognizable brown beans that are then ground to be brewed into the coffee that so many people enjoy, Bradley included.

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“Coffee has a nice pick-me-up quality and you can do so many things with it,” he says. “I love the taste and could and do drink it all day.”

Rabbit Coffee offers online sales, but the coffee shop is also stocked with coffee by the pound. A partnership with other shops also keeps promoting the special blends of coffee the Bradleys produce.

“We have talked about opening others but for now we’re going to continue growing our shop and helping other coffee shops grow,” he says.

Rabbit Coffee is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Metcalf is hopeful the Dixie will also be able to serve private charter tours.

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Metcalf is also optimistic about the usual roster of summer events.

“We always celebrate the Dixie’s birthday with special cruises in July,” Metcalf says.

“We do weddings, anniversaries and any other special occasions that are brought to us. We do extra cruises during Dixie Days in North Webster, and we have a fireworks cruise. We are willing to accommodate other special occasions as they are brought to us.”

Metcalf says many people who missed out last year have expressed interest in riding on the Dixie again.

“We are in the process of figuring out the best way to deal with it for 2021,” she says. “If we can find that out, we can run again.”

Metcalf adds that the North Webster community has been overwhelmingly supportive during the pandemic.

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“The community knows that the Dixie organization puts the health and safety of its passengers first,” she says. “We will not run the boat until we can put in place a safe way for them to ride the Dixie.”

Metcalf says North Webster residents, people from around the state and Midwest, and supporters from other states across the U.S. have kept the Dixie afloat.

“When I’m on an airplane for a trip and I tell someone I’m from North Webster, they automatically bring up the Dixie,” Metcalf says. “That makes me feel great.

It’s been that way for a long time. The Dixie was built in 1929, and is Indiana’s

oldest sternwheel excursion boat. The Dixie started with a young packet steamboat pilot, Joseph Breeck, who spent a lot of summers with his family at Webster Lake. Joseph eventually built three boats during the 1920s.

Breeck built the very first Dixie in 1914. It was eventually replaced by the present Dixie in 1929. It’s still the one used today.”

Metcalf, a former music teacher at North Webster Elementary School for 38 years, says the special memories she has of the Dixie always revolve around the many families that have visited over the years.

“Every year seems new and different,” she says. “The history of the Dixie is filled with people who keep coming back. That’s the history that is important to me. Many families have told me they make it an annual tradition to take a ride on the Dixie.

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That makes me feel great. We really try to make it affordable fun for people.”

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Metcalf notes that the prices for refreshments have remained the same for many years.

“Our famous delicious popcorn is still $1, and our drinks are still $1,” Metcalf says. “You can’t beat that. We keep things affordable. We also have a historical book about the Dixie that we sell. A lot of people have told us they really enjoy that.

People who come into North Webster to take a ride on the Dixie stick around and eat at the restaurants, and spend money at the shops. It’s a great tradition.”

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During the typical season, the boat runs at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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Through supportive partnerships and active engagement with its members, the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce serves to foster economic development and build community strength within Fulton County

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For all inquiries contact Sandy Saenz.

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Bingo at the Koontz Lake Association Community building.

August 5th – 1pm – Card Crafting 101 for adults at the Culver-Union Township Public Library. This event is free, but it does require registration.

You can register by calling 574-842-2941.

BINGO

EVERY SATURDAY

CARD CRAFTING 101

PICKLEBALL

9a-Noon – Pickleball at Lions Park

BASS LAKE

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KOONTZ LAKE ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING

6:30pm CT – Koontz Lake Association Board Meeting at the KLA Clubhouse. This is open to the public. Face masks and social distancing is required.

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KOONTZ LAKE ASSOCIATION GOLF OUTING

1pm – Koontz Lake Association Golf Outing at the Hamlet Golf Course.

Dinner to follow at the Koontz Lake Association Clubhouse. $70 includes 18 holes, prizes, and dinner. To sign up, sponsor a hole, or donate a gift contact Dave Preissler at davepreissler@gmail.com

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LAST SATURDAY CONCERTS

Last Saturday Concerts will be featuring Dule Tomato & The Power Trio.

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BASS LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS ANNUAL MEETING 9am – Bass Lake Property Owners Annual meeting and election of officers at the Property Owners Building.

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YELLOWSTONE TRAIL FEST Yellowstone Trail Fest at the Starke Co. Fairgrounds. This year’s theme is Peace & Harmony. For a list of events, please visit their Facebook page, Yellowstone Trail Fest, Hamlet, Indiana, or their website www. yellowstonetrailfest.com

Rent the Koontz Lake Clubhouse for your next party! The rental fee is $50.00, and dates are filling up fast for the holidays. If interested, please contact Mandy at 708-927-0228. The facility holds up to 100 people and has a fully equipped kitchen.

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KOONTZ LAKE ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING

6:30pm CT – Koontz Lake Association Board Meeting at the KLA Clubhouse. This is open to the public. Face masks and social distancing is required.

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CAROUSEL FUN DAY SATURDAY AUG. 28

10 AM – 7 PM (574) 753-8725 1208 DENTZEL DRIVE | RIVERSIDE PARK LOGANSPORT, IN

9 AM -11 AM- Breakfast by the Masonic at McHale 10 AM -12:30 PM -Draft Horse Wagon Rides $ (N) 10 AM - 6:00 PM -Canoe Rides $ (EE) 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM -D J Playing (S) 11 AM – 11:45 AM - Circus Performs (E) 11 AM – Noon -Magician Performs (S) Noon – 2 PM -Fresh Mind Band Performs (E) 12:30 PM – 1 PM -Ventriloquist Performs (IS)

1 PM – 4 PM -Elsa & Anna Appearances (AP) 1 PM -4 PM -Draft Horse Wagon Rides $ (N) 2 PM– 3 PM - Magician Performs 3 PM – 3:15 PM-Human Cannonball Performs (E) 3:45 PM– 4:14 PM- Ventriloquist Performs IS) 4 PM– 6 PM- Fresh Mind Band Performs(E) 3:15 PM– 4:15 PM-Circus Performs (E) 6:15 PM– 6:30 PM - Human Cannonball Performs (E)

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Knox - Winamac Community Health Center Caring for your healthcare needs since 2007

Knox-Winamac Community Health Center is a private non-profit agency providing affordable high-quality, primary care to residents of Starke and Pulaski Counties.

Walter Fritz, MD

David Cook , MD

We accept Medicare, Medicaid and most commercial insurances. We have a Sliding Fee Scale available to qualified individuals which can significantly reduce the cost of your office visit.

Services Available Primary and Preventive care • Physical Examinations Employment • Sports • School Physicals Well Child Checks • Immunizations • Chronic Disease Mangagement Laboratory Service • Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings Management Women’s Health Screenings and Annual Exams • Behavioral Healthcare

Tracy Haddix, NP

Kim McCullough, NP

Open Monday thru Friday and every Saturday until noon

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Providing Expert Maintenance, Repair & Installation Justin Time Plumbing & Heating is your area’s one-stop shop for all comfort system services!

Call our team when you need plumbing, heating, air conditioning, water heater, air quality or light commercial services.

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