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Roth Brothers Jewelers Treats Customers Like Family

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It’s common to find a town of 5,500 people with a few businesses like restaurants, antique galleries, vendor malls and curio shops. However, Monticello can boast a business that few towns its size can.

They have a jewelry store, Roth Brothers Jewelers, which has been around since the early 1900s, and has been family owned and operated since 1946.

The Roth family legacy began when Vincent “Sparky” Roth, a watch and clock maker by trade, purchased it. After World War II, his brother and veteran, Francis, joined the business, making it Roth Brothers Jewelers. “The majority of the business back then was different - it was pocket watches, wristwatches, flatware, specialty gifts and small kitchen appliances,” says Rusty Roth, who represents the third generation of the family involved with the store.

1972, he worked to expand the jewelry side of the business, both in sales and repairs. By the time Willie’s sons Rusty and Greg joined in 2000 and 2002 respectively, the business had grown to incorporate a wider inventory and higher-tech repair services. “We still do clocks, watches, jewelry, and sales and services on all of those, but it’s evolved into a lot more jewelry with the trends and fashions and all that,” Roth says.

When Francis’ son Willie joined the trade in Even though so much has changed, one thing has not - they have always prided

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themselves on customer satisfaction. They also try to help customers have a relaxing and fun experience. “A lot of customers that we work with say that they felt comfortable,” Roth says. “We made somewhat of a nervous situation calm and comfortable - not as overwhelming as they thought it would be when they walked through the door.”

They sell a wide variety of jewelry beyond typical wedding and fashion rings. They also sell high-quality necklaces, bracelets,

earrings, bridal gifts, money clips and more.

They also sell loose-cut and polished diamonds, unattached to any kind of jewelry. This is a way to ensure that the rings that leave the building are of the best quality possible. “Most of our engagement rings in the counter won’t

have center stones in them,” Roth says.

“We’ll leave them blank, and then when a customer comes in and likes that particular engagement ring, we can set any shape diamond or gemstone for that matter.”

Nor is the inventory limited to diamonds and engagement rings. Other types

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the team will take it from there. They’ll make some computer-aided design renderings and send to the customer to approve. “They’ll give us their likes and dislikes, then if there are any changes we’ll make those changes,” Roth says.

“Then we’ll have them review them again.

Sometimes we’ll go straight from that process to making that ring if they’re ready.” If not, the process is continued until the customer is satisfied with what they see.

From that point, a 3D wax image of the ring is made for the customer’s final approval. “We’ll cast that into whatever metal they’re wanting,” Roth says. “After that - the finished product.”

Remaking jewelry is another popular service. “People bring in what they’ve inherited - heirloom stuff,” Roth says.

“Grandma’s ring or grandpa’s ring. We melt those down and remake them into something that whoever receives them

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will actually wear. If someone receives a ring from their grandma or great-grandma that was popular in the ’50s, ’60s or ’70s, it’s usually a cocktail-like ring that doesn’t fit today’s fashion or attire.” Roth Brothers Jewelers can fashion it into something that does, and meets with high approval.

Helping customers through the process is one of Roth’s favorite parts. “I’m not tied down to one thing,” he says. “I get to wait on people but I also get to work on the jewelry. I get to work with the same people that I’m making it for, so it’s a full circle. It’s not just me selling it and somebody else making it. I get to bring you through the whole process.”

Roth Brothers Jewelers is located at 109 West Broadway Street in Monticello. To learn more about their products, visit them online at rothbrosjewelers.com, or reach out to them by calling 574-583-7371.

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Writer / Robert Noah Torres Photography Provided Bass Lake Indiana Yacht Club not only welcomes anyone with an interest in sailing, but also exists as a testament to the positive impact that can come out of community-centered organization.

President and Commodore Jim DeYoung and Secretary Michael Olshansky run the club and competitions at Bass Lake.

“One sailboat on the water is a nice day,” DeYoung says. “Two sailboats is a race.”

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Two summers ago, according to Olshansky, there were historic lows on Bass Lake.

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before the couple moved to Bass Lake. After that move in the summer of 2020, paired with low water levels that hindered most aquatic crafts besides sailboats, Olshansky got the idea of starting a sailing club. After starting a Facebook group to gauge interest in sailing and racing around Bass Lake, the group grew and grew.

Throughout the pandemic the group has persisted because of its dedicated staff and the community they have helped create.

DeYoung and the club he represents stress that their number-one mission is to be as inclusive as possible at Bass Lake. To include and involve all those interested in sailing has always been the goal of the club, and this is why, after nearly three years, it has become a tight-knit community - a community that is welcoming to newcomers and rooted in enjoying casual competition.

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water may prove otherwise. This was exemplified last summer. During the last weekend of July in 2021, the club hosted a formal sailboat race during which nine events were held. That competition was held amidst the casual backdrop of “one of the best inland lakes in the Midwest,” as Olshansky puts it. During that weekend sailors and spectators were able to enjoy the water and each other’s company while partaking in casual competition.

Sailing is a nuanced sport that combines science and art. Courses are made in an oval shape. Sailors race around the course and have to read the wind and current while trying to beat fellow competitors. As winds shift, sailors must shift their crafts and adjust sails based on a unique combination of data consideration and personal intuition.

That unique combination is part of what makes sailing a nuanced sport that requires different forms of knowledge.

Sailing in big cities tends to lead to formal clubs that can lose their casual nature in favor of competition. Bass Lake’s members still love competition but put nothing above the goal of being a safe, casual and inclusive yacht club.

It’s a place to improve and explore. No boat is required. No specific address or residence is needed. No experience is necessary. All that members and those interested need is a desire to be on the water, and an ability to get there in order to be a part of the club.

After their big summer last year, the club has continued to grow and intends to hold another competition this summer.

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and around Bass Lake, Olshansky and the club have been met with positive support.

The club transitioned from being a sailing club to a yacht club after last summer. The

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The variety of attractions at the Fulton County Historical Society (FCHS) has expanded through the years, giving guests an entertaining and vivid look at the past.

Melinda Clinger, FCHS museum director, says she has enjoyed working at the museum

for more than 40 years.

“I have worked with the museum since 1981 when I was 14 years old,” Clinger says.

“I worked during the summers, went to business school at International Business College, and came back full time in 1986.

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Clinger notes that the museum brings in a lot of guests.

“The museum is open six days a week,” she says. “It’s open year round, and we rent our two meeting rooms out for events. They are very busy as well. We currently are holding two antique shows a year. We have Redbud Trail Rendezvous in April, the Power Show in June, Trail of Courage in September, and

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Clinger adds that many guests enjoy the exhibits.

“Most of our exhibits are out on display with some in storage,” she says. “The museum building has 17 different areas of display, and then we have Round Barn and Living History Village items in each building. Most of the outside buildings are open during festivals or by appointment only, as we do not have enough people here every day to take people outside to the buildings.”

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Clinger says the Living History Village is called Loyal, Indiana, for a little village that used to be there a few miles west of the museum.

The village used to be called Germany, Indiana, according to FCHS literature. It was renamed Loyal, Indiana, in 1918, when the U.S. was at war with Germany.

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Farmers at the time made a profit and could afford labor-saving equipment like hay elevators, riding cultivators and round barns, according to the society’s literature.

Round barns were experimental structures that were considered economical.

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The Trail of Courage Living History Festival has been taking place since 1976.

Frontier, Indiana, features foods prepared over wood fires, period music and dance, historic camps and trading, traditional crafts, canoe rides on the river, and other fun things to see and do.

Clinger notes that the Trail of Courage combines the genealogy of the Potawatomi people and the settlers who lived in Fulton County and northern Indiana in the early 1800s.

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Many volunteers participate in the event, and the food includes Buffalo burgers, apple dumplings, pulled pork, chicken and noodles, chili, apple sausage and ice cream, among many other items.

The festival is based on local history, before the Potawatomi people were marched west during a forced removal known as the Trail of Death, according to FCHS literature. Since 1976 the festival has honored Native Americans and shown life before the removal.

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There’s a lot of “new news” surrounding this year’s Lakefest, and event organizers are happy to report that all of it is good.

First, the nearly 40-year-old event will return to its longtime calendar slot of the third weekend in July (this year that’s the 15th through the 17th), after a brief move last year to the Fourth of July weekend.

Second, the theme of the event this year is

“Art is in the Air,” which celebrates the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the unique Culver-Lake Maxinkuckee community by way of pop-up artists (festival organizers are seeking additional artists to add to the roster, for anyone interested), murals and more.

Third, event organizers are working to enhance and invigorate community involvement and collaboration - a return to earlier models as well as a vibrant new approach, according to Lakefest President Andrea Canacci. That involvement includes local nonprofits, community school organizations and teams, and more.

For example, the Culver Community Schools Bass Fishing Club is spearheading the return of the bass fishing tournament as part of the festival. The Culver Community High School (CCHS) football team is assisting in trash and waste management in exchange for a donation to its program.

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Canacci notes that such endeavors are part of a newly developed event mission statement and goals generated by the festival committee.

The statement reads: “The Culver Lakefest team is an all-volunteer, nonprofit group committed to giving back to the Culver community by raising funds to plan and host a weekend of family-friendly activities and entertainment, and by offering opportunities for community groups, civic organizations and businesses to raise funds to help them achieve their goals.”

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• Engagement with more clubs, teams, organizations and businesses over Lakefest weekend; • Expansion of youth-related programming, events and engagement; • Offering of new activities like a pickleball tournament, street artists and a movie night; • Continuation of favorites like family games, the Miss Max Pageant and of course fireworks; • Bringing back old favorites like the bass fishing tournament, canoe, kayak and paddleboard race, and free-throw contest.

This year’s event will also bring the beloved fireworks show over Lake Maxinkuckee back to its original launch location near the center of the lake (Canacci notes the Culver Chamber of Commerce fireworks are a separate event from Lakefest, should there be any confusion).

Canacci also explains that more than half of the Lakefest funds help provide and expand family-friendly events and entertainment.

“In addition to grants from organizations like the Marshall County Community Foundation and Visit Marshall County, the bulk of our fundraising comes from dedicated Culver residents, visitors and businesses,” she says.

Donations from individuals and organizations, she points out, will not only help support Culver Community Schools groups like those mentioned above, but also assist in providing proper security and safety requirements, bathrooms and other services. “Not glamorous, but essential,” Canacci says.

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may also be sent to the committee via the Lakefest Facebook page (facebook. com/culverlakefest), via email at culverlakefestival@gmail.com, or via phone at 216-280-5065.

The festival website at culverlakefestival. com also includes donor forms, the event schedule, and detailed information including how to sign up to participate in the car show, parade, fun run or Miss Maxinkuckee Pageant.

Besides sponsors and donations at all levels, the festival committee is seeking volunteers as well.

“Whether you can lead and plan an event or two, or just help us for a few hours during the event, we welcome you,” Canacci says. “Being a small-town festival, there are so many opportunities for each of us to truly uplift the community.”

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ave Wagner will never forget the day that his son Justin approached him with the idea of opening a paintball park in Knox in the early 2000s.

“I said, ‘Are you crazy? No one is going to come to Winamac, Indiana,’” Dave says. However, it didn’t take long for Justin to convince him to give it a shot.

Thanks to Dave’s experience in construction, they had the skills needed to create an incredible experience for others to enjoy. “We ended up with a lot of unique fields you won’t see anywhere else in paintball,” Dave says. Through the years they have continued to use common items to create their obstacles, like grain silos, shipping containers, railroad ties, highway signs and so much more.

Paintball is a high-intensity game that people of all ages and walks of life can enjoy to create good memories that will last a lifetime.

“A lot of people view paintball as a bunch of tough guys going out and shooting each other with paintballs and it hurts,” Justin says.

They decided that if they were going to do it, they would do it right. “There’s some negativity about it. But, it’s really where friends and They took the time to visit and research all of the popular paintball family, father and son, bachelor parties, birthday parties - they get parks in the Midwest. “If we were going to do this, we were going to together and just have fun. It’s normal people going out there and have to be one of the best,” Justin says. “Being in a rural area and not having fun.” having a lot of money to invest, we knew it wouldn’t be easy.”

When a group goes out to Fort Knox Paintball, they have a chance That lack of bankroll prompted ingenuity. Dave was a construction to play as many of the fields as they want. Each game of paintball is about 10 to 15 minutes long, unless a large group is playing, in engineer, which gave the Wagners access to recycled and scrap which case a game will take longer. “A referee will take them out materials from old jobs that Dave had worked over the years. “We to all of the maps that we have,” Justin says. “So they’ll go out to, would take what we had and create something creative that people would play paintball on,” Justin says. “It was like artwork. We were say,Owners the Town of Deadwood, they’ll play a game, switch sides, and Dave & Justin Wagner playare again. they’llduo go back and get more paint and more air, doing things that no other paintball park was doing.” the Then father-son behind Paintball. andFort thenKnox they’ll go to a different map. They’ll just rotate fields “I thought, ‘Well, if we do this right and make it the best paintball field in the state, then people will come,’” Dave says.

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throughout the day. It’s kind of like an amusement park where you go to all the different rides.”

Even from the start, the business model was complex - a multimap park, each one themed differently to enhance the players’ experiences. They started with one field in 2004, and throughout the next 17 years they built on, a little bit at a time.

The first six years represented an incredible learning curve for the

father-son team. “Until the year 2010 we didn’t even know if the business was going to make it, but we stuck with it,” Dave says. “It was hard at times.”

Today, Fort Knox is 14-field park and they have safety equipment available for anyone who wishes to rent instead of buying their own. Players have the option of playing in an Old West town, in Area 51, on a model of a pirate ship from the Bermuda Triangle, in Alcatraz, on an exact replica of a popular “Call of Duty” setting,

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and on an abandoned Interstate 85 while fighting zombies. There are several other maps, all of which present a realistic, adrenalinepumping game. “We tried to take it to the next level where, instead of just playing out in the woods, we tried to make a setting for each map where people feel that they are in ‘The Walking Dead’ or in an Old West town,” Justin says.

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Justin points to Dave as his mentor, support and partner. “I am very grateful to have a good father,” he says. “He taught me so much, from building and creating to being a good, honest and positive person. He’s taught me that you can overcome anything. You can

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do anything if you are willing to work. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Hard work always pays off.”

Fort Knox Paintball has been a rewarding business to own. “It makes me smile when I hear them come off the field after they’re done playing, talking about how much fun that was,” Justin says.

“It just builds a better relationship in a weird way. It makes them smile.”

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Fort Knox Paintball Park is located at 7485 North U.S. Highway 35 in Winamac. Hours of operation are Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Mon. through Fri. by reservation only for groups of more than 20 people. Walk-ons are welcome.

To learn more about group rates, how to reserve the park for a private event, the dates of their next special event, or how to become a VIP member, call 574-946-4988 or visit fortknoxpaintball.com.

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When planning a vacation, there are unknowns for the average do-it-yourself planner. Scouring the internet for deals or reviews of a resort or destination is both time consuming and confusing. Can you really trust those online reviews?

That’s why enlisting the services of a travel professional like Kari Huff is a wise decision that can eliminate stress and make sure your

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Huff started her career as travel agent affiliated with CS Elements Travel in February of 2020. It was not the best timing for this new career as COVID-19 largely shut down travel for several months. Huff saw it as an opportunity to learn more about destinations she could recommend, and be informed of what travel restrictions could impact her clients at their destination choice.

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“We watched these restrictions closely because they could change daily,” she recalls.

“That way we could advise people on what to expect.”

Huff works out of her home in Knox. She got started in the travel business as a busy mom with a big family, with the task of planning the family vacations.

“I was planning our own trips and loved it,” Huff says.

She started planning trips for friends and it became a side hustle for her. Now, it’s a career.

Disney is one of her areas of expertise, developed through her own family’s vacations. Huff also specializes in allinclusive trips to the Caribbean, large-group travel and destination weddings.

“If anyone is interested in a trip, reach out to me,” Huff says.

She can help her clients find the right destination by asking the right questions.

Huff wants to know where they want to go, the kind of vibe they want and what they want to do.

Some clients want a laid-back, relaxing trip, and others want to pack in a lot of activities.

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Travel agents also work for the client, and can step in when flights are canceled or when problems occur during the trip. Huff will call the airline and deal with making new arrangements, for example, so her clients don’t have to spend their vacation time attending to this time-consuming task.

“Travel agent services are free,” Huff says, adding that this is misunderstood by many people. Clients pay for the travel package and her services are compensated by the hotels, resorts and other suppliers in the travel industry.

Disney continues to be a popular destination for travelers and the Dominican Republic is also seeing a lot of interest, Huff says.

Huff grew up in Knox. She and her husband Rob have five children ranging in age from 8 to 17.

It is possible for a large family like hers to afford travel, Huff says. Travel is a way to make time in busy lives to do something memorable.

“I could do it for my family of seven,” Huff says. “It’s affordable and doable.”

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Days are getting longer and activities will soon fill up your days. Quick cooking is a necessity. Grilling is a wonderful way to get dinner on the table fast without using as many dishes as other cooking methods. No matter what your outdoor cooking preference is, New Kitchen Store has you covered.

For the grill, the store has: • Tools to clean • Tools to flip • Gloves to protect your hands • Prep tools (burger presses, injectors) • Thermometers (no bringing food back to the grill) • Baskets for specialty food such as quesadillas or stuffed burgers • Mesh bags for the tiniest of veggies and jalapeño roasters Now let’s talk about what goes on the grill.

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Oils, sauces, rubs, vinegars - the choices are endless. Our store also carries cedar wood planks and wraps for that delicate, smoked flavor.

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Moving on, for those of you who like the smokiness of choice meats - we have a nice selection of wood chips, wood bisquettes and smoke. Wish you had a smoker? We even sell smoke bombs that will turn any charcoal or gas grill into a smoker.

It was 6 a.m. on a Friday, I was speaking with my brother on the phone and he mentioned he was cooking a steak for breakfast because he had a taste for steak and eggs. I asked him if he was outside at the grill. He said he was not, and he was using his cast-iron skillet to cook his meal.

If you are not a fan of outdoor grilling but like steak, we can help with that too.

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We carry small to large cast-iron items, starting with a 3.5” mini skillet (I can’t imagine what that little thing is used for), woks, griddles, Dutch ovens, all the way up to a 17” dualhandle skillet. The panini press is a nice extra and we carry accompanying cookbooks as well. We even carry the lighter, carbon-steel cookware from Lodge - you don’t have to be a bodybuilder to cook with these.

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She had a wide variety of fun options to choose from. Kunkle decided to think about which one appealed to her the most, and come up with an idea that would best suit her personality.

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The boutique was her favorite choice. It also sounded like a lot of fun.

Kunkle is happy with the decision she made, and says customers enjoy the high-quality items she has for sale.

“I have apparel for men, women and children,” Kunkle says. “I also have some specialty items. I have a lot of Lake Manitou shirts, cups, and some cheese cutting boards, blankets and sweatshirts.”

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Lilly Pad Boutique also carries other items that have been popular with customers. Kunkle is very pleased that many people have become familiar faces. They have enjoyed her merchandise so much that many have asked what kind of other great clothing items she has.

“I tell them we also carry some shoes,” Kunkle says. “For summer we have sandals, flip-flops, bathing suits, cover-ups and some SPF shirts.”

Lilly Pad Boutique also has a selection of souvenirs, jewelry, jeans, leggings and Lake Manitou hoodies.

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Kunkle notes that Lilly Pad Boutique has a convenient lakefront for shoppers to dock their boats.

“Since we opened on November 2, 2021, we are looking forward to using our large deck to stop in and see us,” she says. “We are also hoping to have some fun things to do on the deck including

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Kunkle says there are some other potential upcoming fun things to do at the shop.

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have our apparel in one area, with a lot of surprises,” Kunkle says. “We also have street parking.”

Kunkle adds that customers have been very complimentary.

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Kunkle has enjoyed getting to know her customers and making new friends.

“Rochester is a small community, and a nice place to live for families and retirees,” she says. “Living at Lake Manitou is a plus, not only in the summer, but all year round. Rochester is a great community. I have been so happy with how welcome I feel, and the positive comments they all have.”

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Service is not limited to cars and pickup trucks. The shop can work on semis, motorcycles and boats too.

Winter, unpaved roads and driving in general can take a toll on vehicles. Ice melt can corrode a vehicle from underneath. Grime left too long can ruin the finish on the exterior. Tough trucks can get scratched when hauling items or doing other tasks.

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The shop also offers WeatherTech floor mats and liners. Other accessories include bed liners, bed covers and bug shields.

Ziebart is a national chain founded in 1959. The Winamac store is owned by Steve Dobson. It is one of more than 1,200 service centers in 36 countries, according to the corporate website.

“I worked for Dobson Ford for 11 years as a detailer,” Owens says.

He was named the manager of Ziebart Winamac in September of 2018 when the franchise was bought by Dobson and opened for business. Owens supervises and works alongside a crew of five.

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The deep cleaning that happens to the exterior of the vehicle is a multistep process. Owens explains that the vehicle is shampooed, and then a claying process is applied. This mix of soap and clay forms a layer on the exterior. When it is rinsed off, it takes off road tar and contaminants from the finish. After it is done, the finish is smooth to the touch.

There are advantages to coming to Winamac for the Ziebart services. There are other locations throughout the state, but the small-town service in Winamac is what brings people to the door, Owens says. His customers come from Pulaski, Fulton, Starke, White and Cass counties.

“People like coming here,” he says. “There is that small-town vibe.”

An important component of that small-town vibe involves how Owens and his crew focus on customer service.

“I believe in doing the job right, to the best of my abilities,” he explains. “We care about the customer’s vehicle. We treat it like our own.”

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f Mark Richards, the owner of Pro Wake Surf Shop, builds it, he is faithful that people will come. The “it” he refers to is his plan to make Syracuse, Indiana, a destination for folks embracing the lake lifestyle, and those looking for something to do, no matter the season.

Richards moved into the former Lakeside Fitness off of State Road 13 on Harkless Drive and set up a boat dealership there. The dealership disbanded at the Syracuse location due to inventory complications caused by the pandemic.

“We were not sure what we wanted to do with this building,” he says.

In 2021, however, he renovated and reconfigured the layout of the 13,000-squarefoot building to include a multilevel, highquality surf shop, and production spaces for his businesses. The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce members got a preview of the space in March when Pro Wake

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hosted the annual chamber banquet. Those attending were also the first to hear of his plans to revitalize the business climate in the town, with which he has a 50-year connection.

Pro Wake Surf Shop is the first step in the plan. The idea came from his wife Patty, Richards says. “She kept pecking at me,” he recalls. The idea was to do something similar to Ron Jon Surf Shop and other nationally known surf shops that market their locations as destinations.

Richards says his business ideas and projects usually come about from one of two sources - God or his wife. “When she suggests something, I have to go bigger,” he says.

The shop carries a line of lakeshoreliving-inspired clothing, swimwear, totes, sunglasses, sandals and other apparel that can transition from being on the water to coming ashore for dinner. The Richards did 10 months of extensive research by visiting

“I wanted to make sure to bring brands here that were not in this area,” Richards says.

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he learned to ski on the lake. For much of Syracuse, things have not changed very much through the years, Richards says.

Lake Wawasee draws people to Syracuse during the late spring and summer, Richards says. He is designing his indoor space for people to enjoy even in the winter. He describes his concept as “one stop for a day’s activities,” designed to turn Syracuse into a year-round destination.

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“There’s a lot that is still the same from 50 years ago,” he says. “It was time to do something different. I got tired of seeing the streets roll up in October. In spring you don’t know what restaurants are still open, and which businesses survived or which will be back.”

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In about 18 to 24 months, Pro Wake will offer a different experience at this location than simply a well-designed and high-end surf shop. The footprint of Richards’ business will increase by more than double the current building. He is adding on to the north end to offer a double-track FlowRider indoor surfing space, a splash pad, an arcade and a restaurant.

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Pile the family into the car and head out to somewhere you know your dad loves.

Does your dad love being outdoors? Maybe take him to a state park and explore a new hiking trail. Does he love the beach? Maybe head to the closest beach or water park. Does he love movies? Pack up the car with snacks, food and fun, and head to the best drive-in you know. Spending quality time with your dad will make for some awesome new memories. Oh, and try to leave the electronics at home!

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Let dad have a minute and stay out of his way for a bit. We all know moms enjoy quiet time on Mother’s Day, so why not change the tune and let dads have some time to themselves too? You can send him away with a gift card to the hardware store or maybe to the movies if he doesn’t feel weird going by himself. Maybe even a voucher for a casino - many guys would enjoy that. Whatever you decide, just make sure to give him enough time to feel refreshed.

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Grilling with a cold beer in hand has been a long-preferred pastime for many men (dads especially), for many, many years. There’s something about being able to say “Look at that steak” that gets them going. So why not “grill him” to find out if he needs a new grill or new grill tools? Grill him and find out what he needs or wants for his outdoor kitchen space. While you are at it, ask him about his favorite food to grill. Surprise him with his favorite steaks, sides and some new tools - and if you feel good about grilling, surprise him with a fully grilled meal in his honor.

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What dad isn’t a sports fan? Do a quick search for ball games happening near you. Even dads who prefer certain sports over others won’t turn down an opportunity to go to a sporting event.

Baseball is an obvious favorite for this time of year, but you might even treat him to tickets to a game featuring his favorite sports team, even if it’s not happening on this Father’s Day.

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Write something that tells this special man in your life how you feel about him. Tell him about all the things he’s done for you, how he’s made you into a better human, or even just how funny he is with his lame dad jokes. You could even try to write some new dad jokes for him, or better yet, about him!

Whatever you tell him you love about him, he will love and cherish in return. Even better, frame it with people going back to the office, this would be a great new addition for him to hang up on the wall.

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Of all the great things you can do to celebrate your special man this Father’s Day, make sure it’s something he loves. If he loves hanging with you and the family, great. If he loves spending time alone, great.

If he loves visiting his dad, great. Whatever route you take this year, make sure it’s all about him. He’s going to love making memories with you, hearing from you, and/or bonding with you, no matter what you end up doing.

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Pulaski Animal Center is a growing animal shelter within a large county. Like a lone island in a vast sea, it is the only animal center in Pulaski county. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as a rescue for surrendered and homeless dogs and cats in the area. The center is almost entirely run by volunteers, and supported almost entirely by donations. It works to facilitate the placement of its animals in desirable homes. Pulaski Animal Center serves as an example of how to properly start an animal shelter and how to ethically run it in order to provide sound care for animals. On top of this, the team there aims to educate the public about humane animal treatment and how to prevent overpopulation.

The center was founded in the beginning of 2013 through discussion among like-minded people in Pulaski county. At the time there was no animal shelter in the county, and through organization and the determination of those involved, by the end of that year Pulaski Animal Center had been established, along with a board of directors. In early 2014 the center gained 501(c)(3) status and was operating out of a local pet grooming facility that began kenneling dogs for them. By late 2014 the staff members had converted a car garage they had rented into a working shelter. The shelter started with seven cat kennels and seven dog kennels.

“We have expanded a bit since then as far as what we can do on

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cats, but we are still a very small shelter,” says Manager Ryan Robinson. “We are only funded basically through donations and fundraising, and we don’t get any funding from the county at all.”

The shelter is now able to take up to 13 cats, and has large runs outside for dogs that were converted from cornfields donated by the owner of the old car garage.

The organization began fundraising in 2014 and 2015. Pulaski Animal Center holds an annual fundraiser in April. They are also involved in an upcoming fundraising event on June 4. They will have a space within an upcoming car show. The proceeds from concession sales at the show will be donated to the shelter.

Communal donation and cooperation like this is how the center has been able to operate for nearly 10 years, and why it persists as the only shelter in the county. One does not have to live in the county to donate. Robinson helps maintain the organization’s Facebook page, where needed materials are posted along with up-to-date information on the animals and shelter. The center is always in need of certain products such as cat litter, bleach, kitten food, paper towels, Dawn soap and canned dog food.

Donations are accepted at the center during business hours.

Robinson has been manager for close to two years, and his primary role is to lead the effort to re-home strays and find

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proper homes for unwanted animals. Most of the animals in Pulaski are surrenders, which means their owners gave them up.

An example of this is a beagle mix who is currently in the care of the shelter. She is over 12 years old, and was originally taken in at the center in 2019 and treated for frostbite on her nose and ears.

She had been adopted but was surrendered back to the shelter because of health reasons related to the owner. Since then, like the rest of the animals in the center, she is in need of a decent home where she can live out her life. If an owner cannot be found, Pulaski will be that place, as it is a no-kill shelter.

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live, shop and invest, and strengthen and expand the community’s economic base.”

Tracy Fox with Develop Culver, a nonprofit organization that focuses on revitalizing and sustaining the growth of downtown Culver, is excited about the opportunities ahead for the area.

Fox notes that Develop Culver’s vision is to help create a unique and vital downtown that enriches the business community, promotes tourism, embraces history, celebrates the arts, preserves the natural environment, and promotes quality events.

“Develop Culver is an Indiana Main Street Downtown Affiliate member, and part of a statewide network of communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities,” Fox says. “The Indiana Main Street program is administered by the Indiana Office of

“Develop Culver’s mission is to seek to stimulate downtown revitalization, and preserve the historic commercial core by encouraging cooperation and building leadership in the business community,” she says. “We also want to improve the appearance of the business district, promote In 2021 Develop Culver was awarded a Taking Care of Main Street grant from the the business district as an exciting place to

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“I serve as the board president and am supported by a diverse board with a breadth of experiences and connections to Culver,” Fox says. “One of the primary activities we have been involved in over the past two years is around resident recruitment, economic development and quality-of-place initiatives.”

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OCRA that allowed Develop Culver to work with a consultant on a project they called Make Culver Home, to help the organization gain a better understanding of how to convert more part-time residents to full-time residents.

“Over a six-month period, Develop Culver and enFocus Inc. analyzed local property data from Marshall County’s geographic information systems, conducted an online survey of 213 residents, held three focus groups and held 19 one-on-one interviews,” Fox says. “Based on the results of the activities, some priorities were identified as opportunities to raise the attractiveness of Culver, and to ideally ‘Make Culver Home’ to current part-time residents or prospective new full-time residents.”

The priorities were to implement more year-round activities and amenities with an emphasis on the wintertime, prioritize reliable broadband across the Culver community as well as build a remote

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“The project ended in October 2021, at about the same time the town of Culver launched an economic development initiative called Crossroads Culver with a mission to foster an innovative and vibrant

community that values collaboration and drives growth unique to Culver,” Fox says. “The team is really a partnership of individuals representing a broad spectrum of the Culver community and its organizations including county and town officials and government leadership, local community schools and Culver Academies, Visitor Center, Develop Culver, and community business leaders.”

Fox says Develop Culver board members are actively involved in all of the four subcommittees - Quality of Place, Leadership Capacity Building, Business Development, and Communications and Marketing, as well as a Housing subgroup.

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“Develop Culver started a Facebook page called Culver Small Business Owners and Managers that anyone can ask to join,” Fox says. “Email is also good. I administer a town-wide Google Groups email list called TownGownandLake, where the over 1,300 subscribers share information about what is going on in and around Culver. Town leaders often post upcoming meetings and other important town-wide events and actions.”

Fox adds that people can also participate in or view the Culver Town Council meetings.

“The best way to get involved is to volunteer to serve on one or more of the four subcommittees to be part of the planning for Culver’s future, through strategic planning and through working collaboratively towards a shared vision,” Fox says.

“All Culver Town Council meetings are videotaped and posted on the town’s YouTube channel, and other townrelated meetings include the Culver Redevelopment Commission and Planning Committee,” Fox says. “The Board of Zoning Appeals are open to the public.

The town website provides details at townofculver.org.”

Fox notes that people can keep up to date on Culver happenings through Facebook.

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“Culver offers events and activities yearround,” she says. “You can follow the Culver Visitor Center on Facebook and Instagram at findculver.com and @findculver.”

In addition to the links, people are welcome to email Develop Culver at developculver@ gmail.com.

“We are also working with the Culver Visitor Center and others to develop a community calendar and hope to have a website up and running as well,” Fox says.

Members of Develop Culver are excited to have been selected to host a Main Street Community Exchange this summer in Culver as part of OCRA’s Indiana Main Street program.

“Community Exchanges give communities an opportunity to discuss local issues, learn from each other on how to resolve issues, and discover innovative tactics Main Street communities are employing to address the needs of their communities,” Fox says. “The exchanges are open to community leaders and other main streets across the state.”

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Larry and Gloria Martin, the 35-year owners of Middlebury Ace Hardware, have created spaces on land adjacent to their business that are testaments to their faith and love for community. The Carpenter’s House and the Master’s Gallery have become places for people to reflect, pray, meet and be inspired by the lessons found in God’s word.

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“We are strong in our faith and Christian walk,” Gloria Martin says. “When we hear God speak, we try to be as true as we can.”

What the couple heard was inspiration to build a house of prayer that people could come to. The log cabin on the hill next to the hardware store is the result of that inspiration. Built in 2017, it is simple and inviting, and built from an Amish kit, Martin says.

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Another feature is the prayer wall, which is often filled with handwritten notes asking for prayers from Carpenter’s House visitors. Martin says people are encouraged to write their prayer on a piece of paper and hang it on the wall. Someone else will come along, read what they are asking for and perhaps include the request in their own prayers.

The wraparound porch, swings and rocking chairs are also available to those who want to de-stress or simply enjoy the cabin’s welcoming atmosphere. Martin says she is happy to see people using the porch and praying in the cabin.

“This affirms what God has asked us to do,” Martin says.

The cabin is open to anyone during the hardware store’s weekday business hours. The key to the Carpenter’s House is available by request. Most of the time it is open, Martin says, and visitors can just go right in.

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The Master’s Gallery is also a log cabin, but a different size from the Carpenter’s House. It has motion sensors and lights to properly display the faith-themed artwork adorning the walls.

“It is literally a walk through the Bible,” Martin says.

Larry and Gloria met as college sweethearts. They have been married for 53 years.

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enough to visit and have taken an interest in the Carpenter’s House and the Master’s Gallery. A time capsule created by the Indiana family is tucked away on the grounds. The capsule is a way for the Martins to “pass on our faith and share the promises of God,” she says.

“God uses people to carry out his extreme plans,” Martin says. “As Psalm 66:5 says, ‘Come see what our God has done. What awesome miracles he has brought about.’”

The Martins are currently organizing an outdoor concert for October featuring Jason Gray, a Christian musician from Nashville. The concert is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Food trucks will be on-site for this event, Martin says.

The Carpenter’s House and Master’s Gallery are located at 103 Crystal Heights Boulevard in Middlebury. For more information, email Martin at gloryfay@ hotmail.com or call 574-849-5757.

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May 29th – 8am – Noon - Lions AYCE Pancake Breakfast at the Koontz Lake Fire Department.

June 4th – 4pm – Fish Fry at the Grovertown Community Building.

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June 4th – 9am –Lake of the Woods Property Owners Association (LOWPOA). This meeting will be held at the Bremen Conservation Club building on North Shore Drive.

June 11th – Lake of the Woods Wine hunt – Time TBD June 18th – 9am – Bremen Conservation Club Meeting. This meeting will be held at the Bremen Conservation Club building on North Shore Drive.

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