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HERSHY LUMBER YARD Specialization is Key to Success for Local Company Writer / Lois Tomaszewski Photography Provided

You won’t find carpeting, tile, birdhouses or backyard grills at Hershy Lumber Yard. What you will find at this family-owned business is quality lumber and the hardware needed to finish that building project, without the distractions of other items such as lighting fixtures, gardening implements or plants.

In these days of superstores, the simple task of buying lumber for a project can become complex. There are multiple aisles filled with distractions, and a consumer is likely to spend more money and buy more products than they came for. That’s why Hershy Lumber Yard is a pleasant alternative, as the company’s focus is on lumber only.

Owned by Samuel Herschberger and his son Delmar Herschberger, the store is located at the family home, utilizing a 28’x80’ building previously underused. The Herschbergers started the business in 2016, with help from their community. Samuel, a 40-year employee in the RV manufacturing industry, was considering retirement. He credits his son for coming up with the idea for the lumber company.

There was no place to get lumber in the Topeka area at the time, according to the Herschbergers. The closest supplier was in Shipshewana, about 11 miles away - not very convenient for many of the families, farmers and carpenters in this area of the state.

According to Delmar, having a lumber yard in the community gives local contractors a place to buy necessary materials. The opportunity for customers to inspect each piece of cut wood makes Hershy different from hardware stores and big-box megastores.

“I like to pick out my lumber myself,” Delmar says. “That way I can pick out what I want. There won’t be anything that I have to take back.”

Providiwng such hands-on service means a contractor can select the boards needed. They can make sure the board is straight, checking the grain and the edge for defects. They can also decide if the knotholes in the board will work for a project, or opt to choose a different board.

Hershy Lumber Yard stocks many board sizes, from 2”x4” up to 2”x12”. The company also has nails, metal and decking screws, washer heads, and GRK fasteners, among other types. They also have cement blocks, ready-mix cement and mortar, field tile and framing materials for barn doors.

GrenHeat Bricks are also part of the inventory, and are part of their summer sale. These pressed wood bricks are used in fireplaces and wood stoves. The bricks are made from recycled hardwoods and contain no additives or binders. They burn slower than hardwood and generate less smoke, ash and creosote.

The company is now offering delivery for a nominal fee.

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The company’s typical customer comes from the local area.

Hershy doesn’t have large contractors buying supplies, but that hasn’t deterred the growth of the business.

Word of mouth has proven to be effective for Hershy Lumber Yard according to Delmar, and local support from customers keeps the business successful.

“Farmers still need wood to repair their buildings,” he says.

The Herschbergers are thankful that the business community is

also supportive of their home-grown company. Hardware stores in Shipshewana, for example, are sending customers their way.

“They are glad we started this,” Samuel says. “We would like to build on, with the business growing like it is.”

If expansion occurs, Delmar says it would likely double the existing footprint of the company.

Samuel is 69 years old and is still active in the business. Delmar said he appreciates his father being onsite to act as a mentor, and help

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drive the business. Samuel enjoys being able to come and go as he wants in a boss capacity, and as Delmar still works at an RV factory, onsite staffing is provided by Samuel.

Samuel says. “If we don’t have it, we can try to get it for them.”

Hershy Lumber Yard is located at 6505 South 500 West in Topeka.

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Samuel and his wife LeAnna are based in the local area. The couple raised six children, three boys and three girls. One of their sons was killed in 2012 in a car-and-bike accident. Samuel and LeAnna consider their son’s widow and her new husband as their own.

Delmar is 30. He and his wife Ruby have one child, a daughter.

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Davidsen’s Pier Service and Sales Thrives on Customer Service Writer / Angela Cornell Photographer / Timothy Hare

The best waterfront properties, public or private, are known for having specific characteristics. They are built on beautiful lakes and have enviable water access.

The properties themselves are often exquisite, with well-manicured lawns and architecture that elicits wows from those who walk by. Pier and boat-lift quality is vital as well.

David Davidsen, owner of Davidsen’s Pier Service and Sales LLC, has always enjoyed the outdoors. When a friend encouraged him to become a partner in a pier service business 21 years ago, Davidsen was pleasantly surprised.

“It is not a job where you need to be inside all the time,” he says. “You get to be out there on the lake. The first couple of piers that I did, I was amazed. I got paid for doing something at the lake. It was very appealing.

I’ve always loved the water and I like being out there. I couldn’t imagine a better fit.”

As time passed, Davidsen bought out his business partner. After that, it only took a few years for the business to outgrow his garage. Today Davidsen’s storefront and showroom borders State Road 13, south of North Webster.

“We have one of the biggest, nicest pier shops around,” he says. “We have one of the biggest displays and we carry more products than any of my competitors do.”

Davidsen’s Pier Service and Sales offers a wide variety

of products. Their piers are made of high-quality vinyl, aluminum or wood.

As far as styles go, the company offers rolling, floating and fixed piers. Boat lifts are also big sellers.

Davidsen carries a vast variety of parts and accessories at the store as well.

“Anything that we sell, we carry parts to cover warranty, wear and service,” he says.

That goes for all of the company’s major brands including FLOE, Atlas and ShoreStation.

“We sell any kind of lake-life stuff - just about anything you can think of that has to do with it,” Davidsen says.

The business also offers parts and pieces for resale.

“I also have what we call the boneyard, where if somebody has a part for a Muncie pier that they needed, most likely we could find something around here that would work for them,” Davidsen says.

Customer satisfaction is Davidsen’s highest priority, from the moment someone calls the store and speaks with his wife Shanna, to the first time they step onto their new pier.

During an initial customer interaction, Davidsen’s first order of business is to discover exactly what the customer needs.

“If you called and said, ‘I need a new boat lift,’ I would have you meet me at the shop and custom fit a boat lift for you, and figure out what you wanted on it,” he says.

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“Then I would meet you out at your site and figure out what it’s going to take to put the boat lift in the water.”

After a job is completed, the customer is always asked to look their new product over to make sure it meets

“The customers are probably my favorite part of the business. They give us a lot of love. They show us appreciation. The respect and admiration they give us makes the job really fun.”

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Davidsen’s staff members, known to customers as the pier dudes, are known for more than their products. Their services range from installment and removal to repair work and emergency repairs.

“The reason everyone wants to get on my list is because I get my piers in the water on time,” Davidsen says. “Being with a company like mine - we have a crew available on holiday weekends and on Sundays - it’s something that’s very beneficial to [customers] because what they want is time on the lake.”

However, service is only available to priority customers who have purchased a lift or pier.

“I have between 12 and 14 people a day come through the shop trying to get on our service list,” Davidsen says. “I can’t pick up everyone, unfortunately.”

Another way Davidsen ensures quality service is by maintaining a limited service area.

“We used to go 40 to 50 miles away, but we’ve limited it down now,” he says. “We like to stay between Syracuse Lake and Winona Lake. We had to cut our area down in order to give the kind of service that I want.”

Davidsen’s service speaks for itself, and he gains new business mostly through word-of-mouth. He takes great pride in his business, and it would be impossible without his customers.

“The customers are probably my favorite part of the business,” he says. “They give us a lot of love. They show us appreciation. The respect and admiration they give us makes the job really fun. We want the best customers and we want to give the best service to them.”

Davidsen’s Pier Service and Sales is located at 4894 North Baldwin Road in North Webster. For more information, call 574-834-1670, email contact@ davidsenpierservice.com, and visit davidsenspierservice.com.

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“It’s kind of cool to deal with something that people are excited to buy,” says Owner Jeff Cambe. “A golf cart is a toy to everybody, and toys are more fun to sell.”

For Cambe, the opportunity to move from car to golf cart sales was somewhat unexpected. At the time, the car dealership he was working for was interested in buying some golf carts to make the large lot easier to traverse.

“I started looking around for golf carts and started realizing that there weren’t a lot of them available in the marketplace,” he says. “You had to go up all the way to Michigan to buy one.”

It didn’t take much marketing research for Cambe, who already owned JC Motorsports, to realize it would be a shrewd move to add golf carts to his sales repertoire. Thanks to area lakes and campgrounds, the business was doing so well that Cambe, along with his wife Sherri, decided to diversify the business even more by buying the Knox Chevrolet dealership in 2003.

“When we moved to Knox with the golf cart business, it just took off,” he says.

“It’s been a tremendous business for us.

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sales staff can match each customer to the best golf cart for their needs.

“We try to qualify and figure out what exactly it is that they’re looking for,” Cambe says. “We try to get them through the door and show them what we have.”

Delivery and local financing options are available for those who want it.

Gas and electric carts are available, depending on the customer’s intended use.

“The person who likes the electric likes that it’s quiet and smooth,” Cambe says. “The downside to them is you need to take care of the battery. A new one on a full charge will go approximately 30 to 35 miles. Say we get someone who owns a farm and he wants to go through his fields and stuff, to where he’ll be on it all day. Then we’ll probably recommend a gas cart. On the new side, the gas ones seem to be more desirable. Everybody likes the gas golf carts.”

Cambe also offers pre-owned options, with a current selection that is smaller than most years due to the coronavirus pandemic. “[The pandemic] affected our business this year in more ways than one,” he says.

“It seemed like the sales of golf carts were stronger this year. Everyone I talk to in the outdoor activities market seems to have done very well this summer.”

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Most of the time, routine maintenance orders involve a 24-hour turnaround. Once in a while, the business is given a more complicated repair job that will take longer, but the service department works hard to make sure each customer can get their golf cart back as soon as possible, even during busy times.

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and try to get people back to using their golf carts as soon as possible, even if that means disabling one of our own to make theirs work. I understand how important it is to have it for the weekend when they’re here. Summer is short enough as it is.”

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think they realize how much they would use it,” he says. “I use mine even during the wintertime quite a bit for different things I do. You can use them for yard work. Most of them have back seats that will flip over and turn into a little flatbed for picking up sticks or things like that. There are so many uses for them.”

Cambe’s favorite part of the job is being there for his customers and providing for their entertainment desires.

“For most people, they get a lot of enjoyment out of it, and I’m right there with them,” he says. “Nothing is more relaxing to me.”

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Weaver Furniture Barn, located southwest of Nappanee, displays hundreds of fantastic pieces of hand-built furniture. Their showroom, which boasts five rooms and nearly 50,000 square feet, features a wide products were made by other variety of furnishings, decor craftsmen and finished in the and accessories for every area of Weavers’ workroom. the house.

As the years have progressed, The company got its start in Vern Weaver has expanded the 1988 with Mervin and Joan business with his team. Today, Weaver, parents of the current this hidden gem of a business owner, Vern Weaver. At that sells tables and chairs, accent point, they operated it out of pieces, cupboards, plant the basement of their home. stands, outdoor furniture and Even then, most of their much more.

“A lot of these [furniture pieces] are locally made,” Vern Weaver says. “We also buy from small workshops located through the midwest. We pick up unfinished furniture then bring it back and finish it here. It’s all U.S.A.-made stuff. It’s not like it’s coming out of a box somewhere.”

To ensure the durability of the products, most of the merchandise is made from hardwoods like cherry, oak, maple and walnut. With the wide variety of stains and paints available in the workroom, there are literally hundreds of color combinations to choose from.

There are also plenty of styles to choose from at the store, from plain to fancy, from Queen Anne to shabby chic. The business has something for every budget, from cash-and-carry clearance

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items to high-end furniture.

When a customer doesn’t know what they want, the staff is eager to help.

“Most people come in and they don’t know what they’re looking for,” Weaver says. “They might want a new table, but they don’t have a style in mind.

If they come in and they see a style that we have, then we can customize that style. That’s our niche. That’s what people come in here for - hand-built furniture that they can customize however they want.”

Providing customizable Amish furniture isn’t the only service that Weaver and his staff offer. They also refinish and repair furniture.

“We fix furniture that we don’t sell,” Weaver says. “We do that quite a bit. We do a lot of color matching as well. We have people come in all the time who maybe have a table that they like, but they’re looking for new chairs. They’ll bring in a table leaf and we’ll match the chairs to the table.”

Weaver and his team stay up to date on the latest home furnishing fashions as well.

“Right now what’s in is the rustic urban look, like maybe a live-edge top with a metal base,” Weaver says.

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Some of the styles the business offers include reclaimed barnwood and wormy maple.

The business offers more than just tables, kitchen furnishings and bedroom sets.

“We try to be a complete furniture retailer,” Weaver says.

“We don’t only have Amish, solid-wood furniture. We have mattresses and we have upholstery.”

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Watching customers walk out of the store with a piece of furniture that makes them smile is the most rewarding part of the business for Weaver.

“Finding the right thing for the customer, and having the customer be happy about their purchase and experience - that’s my favorite part, just helping people with their furniture or whatever they need,” he says. “If they’re excited or thrilled about it, that’s the best part.”

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“I’m really blessed and I know it,” he says. “He’s the one who taught me and inspired me. We just reversed roles. Now I have all the headaches and the problems and he comes in, does his job, and leaves. He likes it that way and I do, too.”

One of Baldwin’s passions is for small business advocacy.

“We focus on keeping our clients in business, keeping them profitable,” he adds.

This is evident in the exclusive services that are offered by Baldwin And Company, like the Business 911 Plan, a program designed to help new and struggling businesses.

“We basically live with them for about a week and come up with answers and identify problems,” Baldwin says. “It’s been very successful.”

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Baldwin also offers many services for individuals. One is the We Care Concierge.

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The services offered in this program are many and vary, depending on the needs of the clients. They manage budgets, balance checkbooks, pay bills, negotiate with creditors and collectors, work with personal banking options and more.

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Daryl and Earl Hershberger, co-owners of Clearview Routing, LLC in Shipshewana, are known for doing a variety of high-quality work.

“We are a family-owned and -operated business that does a variety of things,” Daryl says. “We use a three-axis CNC machine to cut parts for ourselves, and also parts for

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Three-axis CNC machining is one of the most popular and widely used processes, and it has helped Daryl and Earl expand their business.

Daryl says Clearview Routing is known for its excellent product manufacturing.

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“We also make signs using polymer sheet that is two-colored,” Daryl says. “We route through the outside skin to expose the core color. These signs last much longer than your vinyl signage.”

Daryl says he and Earl started the business because of the demand for quality work on buggies.

“Clearview was started to meet the demand for a durable, clear windshield for our buggies,” Daryl says. “To build these windshields, we have the ability to glue polycarbonate. The second major product to join us is our sign division. We want to thank Wingard’s Custom Plastics for selling us that.”

The Hershberger brothers’ work has earned them a loyal customer base that continues to take advantage of their quality services.

They have expanded their customer base through positive word of mouth and attention to detail. Buggy parts and signs have both been mainstays for the business.

“Our main consistent product would be the buggy parts, followed by our custom signs,” Daryl says. “I enjoy all the parts that I make.”

Daryl says he and Earl know how to prioritize their work. It’s a business strategy that has worked for them consistently since they opened in January of 2016.

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Daryl says walk-in business at Clearview Routing is both welcomed and encouraged.

“I like all my customers, but we do mostly wholesale business so a lot of our orders are done by phone or fax, including signs,” Daryl says. “Customers are always able to stop in to also place an order.”

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Faroh says it’s been that way since the company began. He and fellow co-owner Nelson Miller worked together before opening the business in October of 2016.

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Hoosier Powder Coating is a one-stop shop for sandblasting and similar services. Faroh says the staff can take on a variety of jobs.

“We have the ability to match any color, as well as fabricate, sandblast and powder coat,” he says. “We sandblast and powder coat in-house, and we have various fabrication partners, so our customers can come to us with drawings, or just an idea, and we can deliver a finished item.”

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Faroh has been pleased with the company since he and Miller started it four years ago.

Hoosier Powder Coating does sandblasting in-house with an industrial-sized system.

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“We tell our customers that we can take on any size for the sandblasting,” Faroh says. “We also have the ability to come to your location to sandblast if you have something that is too big to be moved.”

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Some towns have a certain feel to them.

There are several factors that might contribute to this, like a distinct feature - a lake or river, for instance - or a landmark that the whole community is proud of.

Sometimes the town’s vibe is brought about by a common attribute among most

of the inhabitants. Take Nappanee, for example, which is known for its motto, “Embrace the Pace”.

the town’s historic downtown in particular has several places that are well worth the visit.

Nappanee, which is centered around the intersection of State Route 19 and State Road 6, is a welcoming community and an excellent place to go for a day out, especially for someone in a serious shopping mood. Although there are cute shops scattered all over the Nappanee area,

One of Nappanee’s crowning glories is The Barns at Nappanee. Once known as Amish Acres, it still has the features that people have loved for a generation.

Currently open Thursday through Sunday, this establishment still offers excellent theatrical entertainment and a restaurant,

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LaSalle Farm & Table, that serves delicious home-cooked meals. Discover everything The Barns has to offer at thebarnsatnappanee.com.

Coppes Commons, located on the opposite side of town, is basically an Amish mall. There are several establishments under this roof including an antique shop, a general store, a pretzel shop, a book store, an ice cream parlor and more. Enjoy looking around the Hoosier Cabinet Museum, and if you are looking for a venue for your next special event, consider the Upper Room, which has an elegant, industrial vibe. Visit this one-of-a-kind attraction online at coppescommons.com.

The oldest store in town also happens to be the oldest jewelry store in the state. E. Newcomer & Son opened in 1880, and has been owned by the same family ever since. They specialize in a wide variety of jewelry for all occasions and budgets, and also offer a selection of crystal kitchenware,

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vases and decor. The friendly staff members are always eager to help, and offer jewelry repair and cleaning. Learn more about them at Facebook.com/ENewcomer-Son-Jewelers.

Anyone who visits Nappanee is missing out unless they visit some of the local eateries. There are several around town, ranging in flavors from Panthers Pizza to Rise’n Roll Bakery & Deli. There are also ethnic food options like El Cielito Lindo and Nang’s Chinese Restaurant.

To satisfy your sweet tooth, consider Veni’s Sweet Shop, a downtown chocolate emporium, or The Pretty Cakery, which makes everything inhouse.

While downtown, be sure to check out Nappanee’s boutiques. Aria’s Attic Boutique is a small, hidden gem that offers the latest in modest fashions and seeks to inspire women. View them online at arias-attic-boutique. myshopify.com.

protected wetlands area with trails and wildlife-themed sculptures for those who appreciate nature hikes. Discover more about Nappanee’s park system at nappanee.org/government/departments/ parks-and-recreation/parks.

There are several other specialty shops around town. One of the best ways to discover them all is by visiting the

Chamber of Commerce, which is located in the Nappanee Center. Pick up copies of the “Embrace the Pace” and “Nappanee Area Countryside Shoppes” brochures to make sure you can find all the local businesses, including Amish-owned establishments. Visit the Chamber of Commerce online at nappaneechamber.com.

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K.E.Y. Boutique also offers beautiful fashions for women. They have a large selection of styles, and offer a loyalty program as well. Check out them out online at shopkeyboutique.com.

Nappanee takes considerable pride in the arts. Every year, the local art council commissions an outdoor art display made by local artists and sponsored by local businesses. This year, the collection is titled “Le Tour de Nappanee”. Unique bicycle-themed creations are scattered throughout downtown, where they will remain through the end of the year. After that, they will be moved to Stauffer Park along with collections from previous years. Those who appreciate creative modern art will certainly enjoy a walk along the Art Path, which runs beside Oakland Avenue.

The town’s park system is well worth the visit. Experience a beautiful, 16,000-square-foot playground for kids, a skate park and a 72-par golf course. There is also a seven-acre

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“We were doing a lot of festivals, selling the barnwood cabinets and frames,” Jerry says. “We had to have a name of a business for taxes.

So we just came up with ‘Born in a Barn’ since most of our stuff at that time was made out of barn siding.”

By 1985, Jerry had married the love of his life, Vicki.

“One of the reasons we got married was so we would quit bidding against each other at the auctions,” Jerry jokes.

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“People would call us. Maybe it was a small estate and they don’t want to have an auction or they don’t want people coming in. We still get calls,” Vicki says.

From festivals and flea markets, the business expanded into different antique malls in the area until the Cooleys opened a shop in an old rental home.

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It started with an old barn that Jerry Cooley and his brother tore down in 1976. After dividing the lumber, Jerry made his share into cabinets. It didn’t take long for him to discover that he loved building with reclaimed wood and people in the area quickly realized he was a gifted carpenter.

Eventually, it became a side business.

At first, they bought antiques as accessories to accent Jerry’s cabinets, so it didn’t take long for the word to get around that the Cooleys were in the market.

“Our last downstairs renters gave us notice that they were going to move,” Jerry says. “We had always talked about having our own shop. And then we did.”

After remodeling the rental home into a storefront, they officially opened their doors as Born in a Barn Antiques in October 2005.

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“I would go in there after work sometimes and work in the shop,” Vicki says. “I would be in there until 1:00 in the morning, but I enjoyed doing it. It was a happy time.”

Now that both Vicki and Jerry are retired they get to spend more time with Born in a Barn, which today features fewer barnwood cabinets and more antiques. They also sell homemade jams, jellies and honey along with locally-made crafts.

“We advertise that we have new stuff, old stuff and some downright ugly stuff,” says Vicki with a smile.

Since the Cooleys are collectors at heart, it’s no surprise that they have a wide range of furniture, tools, toys, glassware and collectibles.

Most of the time, when the Cooleys purchase an antique, it’s because it fascinates them.

“It’s all stuff that we like or we wouldn’t have bought it,” Jerry says.

However, it’s not uncommon for them to find an item that a customer has requested, something the Cooleys keep track of on a small Rolodex.

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Although most of what is featured in Born in a Barn is for sale, some items belong to the Cooleys and are only on display.

“Above our counter, there’s a shelf there that has things from my childhood,” Jerry says. “I have a little red toy barn that my dad made out of an orange crate. I remember him making it when I was about 12 years old. We have things up on the shelf that, at one time or another, got broke or don’t work. You hate to throw them away, but you won’t be able to sell it if it has a crack. So we have stuff like that up on a shelf that’s fun to look at but really not for sale.”

“We try to stay on the lookout for what people want,” Vicki says.

In the antique market, making a living can be difficult, which is why Born in a Barn has expanded to include other items. The Cooleys have discovered that collectibles in particular, like older advertising clocks, Boardwalk Originals and paintings by Indiana artists make the business possible. However, they rarely have a constant inventory.

“It varies,” Vicki says. “What I think is interesting right now may not be in there by tomorrow.”

The Cooleys are passionate about their hometown and their work. Everything they do, though, stems from a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ.

“We owe it all to Him,” Jerry says. “We’re not bragging about what we’ve done. We’re bragging about what he’s done for us.”

Born in a Barn antiques is located at 302 N. Heaton St. in Knox. Their hours are 10 AM to 4 PM Thursday through Saturday or by appointment. Give them a call at 574-772-3802 for more information.

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Jonas Yoder worked in a factory for several years and decided he wanted to learn more about engines, so he began tinkering during his downtime at home. That hobby has developed into a successful repair business that Yoder manages with the help of his three sons.

County Line Engine is a long-established repair and equipment sales business in Ligonier. Yoder bought the business in 2006, and marked 14 years as the sole proprietor in August. Originally, the business started in the 1970s and was passed on through multiple generations in the same family. If that happens within the Yoder family, Yoder would be pleased.

Yoder and his wife Martha married on September 11, 1997. The couple has three sons and four daughters. Their children range in age from 10 to 22.

“My boys are getting older,” Yoder says. “Any child should learn how to work. We get to work together, and this is a good business to be in.”

He starts his boys off with simple tasks, such as stocking the shelves. He gives them their own tools and work bench, and they learn by a tried-and-true, hands-on approach.

“My 14-year-old can already do a lot of minor repairs,” Yoder says. “They have grown up in this work.”

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A business made up entirely of family members does have its drawbacks. It means the shop closes when the family attends reunions or other family functions.

County Line Engine sells outdoor power equipment such as leaf blowers, mowers, and a variety of equipment with small engines. Yoder handles repairs on this same type of equipment.

Yoder says the type of repair work and equipment offered at the shop varies by season. In the spring lawnmowers come into the shop, and he sees more snowblowers and chainsaws in the fall and winter.

As far as equipment sales, every year seems to bring a different buying trend.

When brands release new models with new technology or features, people tend to upgrade. Overall, Yoder says sales have been growing, and what is sold is still the same equipment his customers always buy.

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Customers looking for outdoor power equipment have the choice of several major brands. Yoder sells the full line of Husqvarna battery-operated and gas mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers and chainsaws. County Line Engine also sells Simplicity lawn and garden tractors and zero-turn mowers, as well as Snapper and Snapper Pro commercial walkbehind mowers. His line of DR Power Equipment products includes brush cutters, leaf blowers, power graders, stump grinders and finishing mowers. He also stocks Yamaha generators and power washers.

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Sliding Patio Doors for Mobile Homes ∙ Showers Sinks ∙ Bathtubs Windows ∙ Doors ∙ Mattresses ∙ Plumbing ∙ Faucets ∙Bulk Screws Bolts & Fasteners ∙ Well Tanks ∙ Flooring ∙ Furances ∙ Air Conditioners Finished & Unfinished Trim ∙ Full Line Appliances *Frigidaire Dealer Water Heaters ∙ Modular & Mobile Home Hardware & Skirting Cabot Stain ∙ Valspar Paint

Engine brands available include Briggs & Stratton, Kawasaki and more.

Because technology changes and new features are added to the equipment he sells and repairs, Yoder endeavors to stay up to date with changes. These changes are sent out by manufacturers, and he can access information online.

County Line Engine is located at 11400 North 350 West in Ligonier. For more info, call 260-593-2792 or email Yoder at countylineengine@ibfax.com.

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm 260-593-2769 5995 W. 200 S Topeka, IN 46571 At the 4-way stop in Emma

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