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“This means that we as nurse practitioners are paid directly by our patients, rather than through insurance companies,” Singleton says. “With the middle man eliminated we can spend as much time as our patients need to address all their health-care concerns in a comfortable, personable manner.”
Who are you going to call when you need routine medical care, and you live in North Liberty? Access to health care in a rural area like this can be limited, until recently when Sara Singleton and Tiffany Richards opened Liberty Center Family Medicine.
A SPECIAL KIND OF CARE PATIENTS ARE THE FOCUS AT LIBERTY CENTER
practice of most health-care offices.
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For more than five years they discussed opening a practice.
Richards says there are benefits to this arrangement.
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With Singleton having been raised in North Liberty, and Richards in the Koontz Lake and Walkerton areas, they knew there are few options for health care without requiring a bit of a drive. Singleton and Richards, both nurse practitioners, wanted to bring their medical training to their community, making it accessible and affordable.
It is a direct primary care operation, which uses a membership base instead of the conventional insurance-reliant
“We set the schedule, we get to learn our members, and can allow for the extra time that may be needed for a more sensitive visit, or even just education regarding a diagnosis,” Richards says.
“We can offer longer patient visits, allowing the patient not to feel hurried during an appointment,” she explains.
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This type of health-care delivery is designed to improve patient access to quality care. There are no quotas to meet in terms of a specific number of patients to see per day, which allows extra time
better care for our members.”
between practitioner and patient.
“We are also able to offer same-day or next-day visits, as we will be limiting the size of the practice. This allows us to
By limiting the practice size, we can accommodate those same-day visits that are sometimes needed unexpectedly.”
“We also can limit our practice size. Provider panels can be over 1,000 patients, leading to provider burnout and patient dissatisfaction.
This level of personalized care means members get access directly to Singleton
Direct primary care provides the same services as traditional medical practices. Liberty Center Family Medicine can obtain patient records from other providers, order testing and specialty care, and refill prescriptions. An EKG machine is also available at Liberty Center Family Medicine. The practice also does annual physicals, chronic-disease management, and acute-care needs for members, as well as blood draws for lab testing as part of the membership fee.
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“Being a nurse practitioner allows us to truly work with our patients,” Richards says. “We can order tests, labs and medications, but also be your cheerleader on the sidelines rooting you on to being the healthiest you can be. It’s truly the best of both worlds.”
Liberty Center Family Medicine is located at 100 South Main Street in North Liberty. Call 574-656-3919 or visit libertycenterfamilymed.com for more information.
and Richards when needed. Each member is given a telephone number to reach Richards or Singleton without having to deal with an answering service.
Richards has 20 years of experience in both family medicine and obstetrics. She received an associate’s degree and bachelor’s degree in nursing from Bethel College, with her master’s degree earned in 2011 through Ball State University.
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Singleton and Richards opened their practice on July 11. The office is in the same building as the dental office of Dr. Kerry Knape. Other businesses such as a barber shop and a podiatrist operate alongside one another in the same
Singletonbuilding. and Richards have combined experience in all age groups.
Singleton has worked in the medical field for more than 12 years, a majority of which was spent in pediatrics. She earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in nursing from Ball State University.
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reputation around its annual fundraisers as well as the benevolence passed on to the Thecommunity.OddFellows is a fraternal organization whose mission is to “care for widows and orphans, and those who are
In the Tyner area, the phrase “fish fry” is synonymous with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Tyner 821 Lodge. This fraternal organization has built a
821 Lodge hosts two fish fries annually, including one in the spring and one in the fall. This year’s fall event is set for Saturday, October 8 at the fire station and community building in Tyner. Dinners include fries, coleslaw and dessert, and sell for $12. The spring fundraiser is tentatively scheduled for the last Saturday in April, Bottorff says.
The fish fry is a big event for the community and is a major source of funding. A specially equipped fish-fry bus allows the organization to better organize their own fundraisers and do the same for other organizations. The first bus was
Bottorff joined the Tyner 821 Lodge after graduating from high school. He has served in leadership stations in his 67-year membership, but he is just a youngster when it comes to the history of the lodge itself. It was established in 1900 by Ambrose E. Fink, Watson S. York, Henry L. Jerrell, Charles F. Dawson and Eli
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“It takes 100 people to pull off one of these fish fries,” Bottorff says.
Bottorff estimates that the number of diners who purchase a fish-fry dinner is between 1,200 and 1,700. The breading recipe used is a trade secret, and it is also
Six or seven volunteers work on the bus frying up batches in 350-degree oil. Others help with the prep work, which usually begins on Thursday for a Saturday event. “We cook about 1,300 pounds of fish,” Bottorff says.
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equipped with four large fryers, running on gas stored in 4’ tanks and other equipment, in the 1960s. There have been five buses since
are a necessity when it comes to organizing what has become known as their legendary fish-fry dinners. Some come from the Rebekah Lodge, the sister organization to the Odd Fellows.
“Families come and enjoy it,” Bottorff says. Popular kids’ events include a pulling contest on tricycles and a bounce house, among other activities. There are also demonstrations of hit-and-miss engines, and rows of tractors. Business sponsorships are also available. Other organizations and agencies take part too, such as the local fire stations.
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what distinguishes their fish fry from others in the region, such as a recent fish fry for the Walkerton Fire Department, and the Plymouth Wesleyan Church in April. While the Tyner Odd Fellows group has relied on the successes of the fish fries, there commitment to giving back to the community as much as they take in has resulted in adding another fundraising event for the community. The lodge now sponsors an antique tractor show in August. The show has been growing in the number of tractors on display. Through the last two shows it grew from 140 tractors to 205.
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Their charitable work does not go unrecognized. They were recognized as one of Beacon Credit Union’s Project Spotlight award recipients this year. Recipients are selected by votes cast by community
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activities such as annual fishing trips, bowling leagues, softball and basketball teams, picnics, and recently an outing to watch the South Bend Cubs play at Four Winds Field.
“We try to give out all of the money we make on an annual basis,” Bottorff says. One year that meant providing financial help for a woman in the community who needed help caring for family members who were ill. The members also provide at least two scholarships per year, support other organizations, and assist those in need in the community and beyond.
821 Lodge has the largest membership of any lodge in Indiana. The current fraternity building was built by members in 1960 on the outskirts of Tyner. It replaced the original building that was lost in a Membersfire. also enjoy fellowship through
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child-like imagination, the fall festival encourages children and their families to interact with their surroundings and, in the spirit of the season, play. Jason Becker is the third generation owner of Fashion Farms and pivotal to all that Pumpkin Fantasyland has to offer. The original owner was Becker’s grandfather Charles R. William, more commonly RETURNS AT FASHION FARMS
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annual fall festival called Pumpkin Fantasyland. Seated on 26 acres within Fashion Farm, Pumpkin Fantasyland is centered around family time, creativity and the imagination of the kids who
This fall season Becker has been busy preparing for the festival. Prior to the October start date, Becker helps to grow the 46 different varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squash that make up the displays of Pumpkin Fantasyland.
“During the month, I help make the pumpkin donuts, pick the pumpkins, set up the displays, and make sure the guests all have a good time,” says Becker who is also in charge of developing the theme, ideas, and props that make up the infamous displays that define what the festival is all about.
known as Charlie Pumpkin. Hayrides, mazes and delicious pumpkin flavored donuts begin to paint a picture of what can be found at the wonderful Pumpkin Fantasyland, but nothing is more iconic for the festival than the pumpkin, gourd and squash displays that Charlie Pumpkin originally came up with and that Becker wholeheartedly continues to carry out.
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There is a special theme to Pumpkin Fantasyland each year which is reflected in the festival’s displays. Displays range from animals and famous faces to storybook and movie characters. Guests can walk through the displays and are encouraged to interact with them. The theme for the 2022 season is celebrating Pumpkin Fantasyland’s 50th anniversary and Charlie Pumpkin’s legacy. The two go hand and hand as Becker’s grandfather started Pumpkin Fantasyland in 1972. Williams originally purchased the land as a grain and cattle farm where he raised cattle and had a roadside market. He originally sold beef and eggs but started a truck crop soon after he began to grow garden greens and fall crops. Peas, pumpkins, green beans, gourds and more were up for sale. To help get the attention of those driving by who might stop by, Williams created a little pumpkin display consisting of a pumpkin family seated on top of a picnic table. Made of pumpkin
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table, Williams branched out to creating characters like Snoopy and making bigger scale displays that people could walk through.
heads, buckets for bodies and dressed with clothes, “people got a real big kick out of that,” says Becker, who witnessed the scale and creativity of what his grandfather started expand
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What originally started as a means to sell produce creatively grew and continued to grow “to a point where the Ohio Roadside Marketing Conference recognized grandpa as one of the founders of agritourism in the country,” says Becker, whose grandfather went on to speak around the country letting people know about what he was doing. Not just creative displays but things
like hayrides and mazes were pioneered by Pumpkin who did so because he embraced and uplifted his community.
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Pumpkin Fantasyland also makes its own ice cream and has a delicious pumpkin flavor. They also make their own pumpkin bread and “our pumpkin donuts are pretty famous,” says Becker, who last year had 23 states sign the guest registry.
Spanning from October 1 to the 31, Pumpkin Fantasyland will host a Safe Kids Day which is in collaboration with Ligonier city. On Safe Kids Day children and families are given the chance to interact with city services and watch informative demonstrations. The street, water, fire, police and other departments of Lignoier put on a touch-a-truck type event and perform K9 and fire hose demonstrations. There is a full service restaurant on site and refreshments are available throughout the farm.
Pumpkin Fantasyland at Fashion Farms Inc is located at 1680 Lincolnway W, Ligonier, IN. They can be reached via phone at (260) 894-4498. To learn more, visit them online at fashionfarminc.com where you can join their mailing list and keep up to date on what’s happening at Fashion Farm. To further keep up with Pumpkin Fantasyland follow them on Instagram @pumpkin_ fantasyland and Facebook.
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rom high school conversations about their collective futures to opening a growing business in their community, the owners of Edith Rose Company make up a team that relies on each other’s strengths and talents. Edith Rose opened in April of 2020 and has already expanded operations, with plans to increase production of quality product lines made from the oil of locally grown hemp.
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have set up a shop in downtown Rochester on Main Street. The black, white and red color scheme is an updated palette to display their merchandise. Behind the scenes in an adjacent space, the ingredients to make their edibles, topicals, tinctures and even petcentered products are mixed using clean and sanitary equipment.
Jason and Summer Zeider, Troy Eytcheson, and Jamie Long-Rogers
Edith Rose Company Finds Local and Regional Success
Left to right. Troy Eytcheson (owner), Summer Zeider, Jason Zeider (owner), Jamie Long Rogers.
The name Edith Rose honors Eytcheson’s grandmother, who was a cancer survivor and found relief using CBD products to ease the discomfort from treatments for her disease. Eytcheson believes that the relief she found allowed her to live longer than her doctors’
“Our gummies have no earthy taste,” Jason says. “They don’t taste like plants. We have different colors and flavors. It’s important that all our products taste good and smell good. Quality is the key.”
His grandmother, he says, sought a more holistic approach in her treatments.
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Edith Rose Company sells edible gummies, topical treatments and vapes, and the
team touts the benefits of CBD oils to relieve chronic pain, discomfort, and other physical and mental health conditions. The products are not sanctioned by the FDA, but there are requirements that control how these products are marketed and sold to consumers.
hemp plants were germinated by the Edith Rose team and planted by hand. Summer recalls hand-watering from buckets for 30 days to establish the hemp plants in the first year. The crop is still carefully maintained to ensure a quality product for their customers.
The main ingredients for these products are grown on Eytcheson’s grandmother’s farm. With the help of Purdue Extension’s resources for hemp growers, Edith Rose Company’s three-acres of crops continue to thrive. Insecticides and herbicides are not used on the crops. Instead, pests are controlled naturally using crop-friendly bugs that feed on insects that damage the Thecrops.first
prognosis of six months.
Edith Rose Company’s gummies are made from oil extracted from the hemp flower, which they say is more effective than oil extracted from hemp seeds. There is a difference in the quality and potency of products that use the flower, as opposed to the seed.
Oil extraction is one part of the process that the Edith Rose team does not directly oversee. It is a complicated process that requires specialized equipment that is expensive to own and Everyoperate.other
The products sold are all tested by a third-party, FDA-approved lab. All products are required to be tested, and results must be accessible by the public through a QR code printed on every package. Certificates of analysis are also found on the company website.
stage of the process is quality controlled and managed in-house, the owners say. Through trial and error as well as market sampling, any new product is evaluated before it is offered to customers. These rigorous procedures are in place to keep Edith Rose Company’s products at the highest level of quality.
One of the challenges is working to overcome negative stereotypes about the hemp-based products they sell. Some customers expect the shop to resemble a head shop from the 1960s and 1970s, Summer says. These customers are
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“We are more like an apothecary,” Jason
surprised to see that it is much different.
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Rose staff is driven by a different goal than changing perceptions about CBD-based products. The use of CBD has been linked to easing conditions such as insomnia, PTSD, anxiety, pain and other CBD-basedafflictions. products are not covered by Forinsurance.thosewho “feel legitimate pain their whole life, these products are worth it,” Jason says.
Edith Rose Company is not a pharmacy or medical practice. That means the owners cannot offer an exact dosage for their products. Determining the amount needed to achieve results is left to the customer to determine by trial and error.
For those new to CBD products, Summer suggests that they “start low and slow.”
Edith Rose Company’s owners are grateful for the success they have had in the two years they have been open. They are also happy to help make people’s lives better. Helping people feel better is the mission behind what they do, Eytcheson says.
“We are glad to give them other options rather than pharmaceuticals,” Jason says. “One of the best things we can hear is a customer telling us, ‘I’m off my pain medications now.’”
Bonded by a 35-year friendship, the atmosphere that the owners bring to the space is like a family gathering. They were friends in high school who often talked about owning their own business. They are still close friends, perhaps even more so because of their business venture. They easily joke with one another, and share a concern for their customers and their business
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other’s kids,” Jason says. “We are all one big family.”
“We will sample anything out to prove our products,” Long-Rogers says.
Edith Rose Company is located at 723 Main Street in Rochester. For more information, email info@ edithrosecompany.com or call 317-7759607. You can also find out more about their products from their social media pages and by edithrosecompany.com.visiting
Products have various levels of CBD, and the effective dose can vary for each customer. Starting with a lower level and increasing it as needed is recommended. Their products are even offered for sale at local doctor and chiropractor offices. Summer, who previously worked as an X-ray technician for a spine specialist, shared the products with co-workers. Word of mouth has brought increased customers to their shop. Through sales outreach efforts, Edith Rose products are now sold in Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio.
Miller was planning to join his father and brother in the business, but time commitments and farming
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doing signs and designs,” Miller says. “I like to see what I can come up
ornaments, and decorative items for individual customers, other artists and wholesalers. He assists with the designs of pieces and runs the one-man shop after working on the production line at a local
“I didn’t have any experience or training, but I had the time and the room to do this,” he says.
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obligations made it difficult for his father and brother to take on the added responsibility. Miller decided to go it alone. It has been a learning process, and he upgraded his original plasma cutter to a larger model in April of 2021.
One of the lessons Lyndon Miller has learned as the owner of Millers Artistic Steel is patience. He fashions metal signs out of 4’x8’ steel panels using a sophisticated machine to cut out the design. Patience, he says, is the key to completing the job to the customer’s and his own satisfaction.
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It has been one of the lessons he’s learned from starting up his own business in November of 2020. He makes metal signs, nameplates, fire pits, flower-pot holders,
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design is transmitted to the cutter, and the machine follows the lines and pattern to create the sign. An arc is created during operation that is transmitted into a beam, which is the cutting mechanism. The beam follows the computer cutting lines to reproduce the design in steel.
Customers often submit their own designs and images, or Miller can craft a design for them. Sometimes he uses the customer’s design as a base and adds more details to that design. The customer then sees the proof and approves it before it is cut out on the plasma cutter.
Once the design is in place, plasma cutting is not a long process. Miller says many of the signs he makes are completed in five to 10 minutes. It is the design process that takes longer.
“If you are not patient, there is a lot that can go wrong in a short period of time,” Miller says.
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Miller has access to more than 20 different styles of lettering available to interface with the cutter, using computeraided design and computer-aided manufacturing software. He cuts signs out of 14-gauge steel, and can cut parts out of half-inch mild steel, stainless steel or aluminum. He also knows how to weld, if needed in product design.
Miller and his wife Christina have three daughters ranging in age from 1 to 5. His shop is near the family home outside of Shipshewana. He grew up about six miles for his family, and gives Miller satisfaction.
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on his choice to pursue this business on his own, Miller says he thought he had what he needed to accomplish his goals. He thought he was a patient person but soon realized that it took more than what he had.
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“Working with steel is something I enjoyseeing what I can design and come up with,” he
“It took a lot of time and effort to start up a business,” Miller says.
He enjoys seeing the expressions of his customers when they come to pick up their pieces. For Miller, this is the true measure of his work - seeing the customer satisfied with the result.
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Greencroft’scare.”
Goshen was a rather different scene in 1962. Sixty years ago, President John F. Kennedy was still leading the nation, and a gallon of milk cost a little over $1.
Goshen community currently houses 1,100 residents, all
Yet even with all of the changes in the years that followed, one central theme reigns as the essence of the community. The people of Goshen have always demonstrated charitable acts of compassion and care toward one another. This is the spirit through which Greencroft Goshen was inspired, not so very long ago.
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The seeds for what grew into the Greencroft network of nonprofit communities began within the walls of the Eighth Street Mennonite Church. The fellowship launched a program to assist church members who were widowed. Five years later in 1967, the mission took on the Greencroft name.
“It means we’re driven by people, not profit,” Whitaker says. “Every penny we make goes into creating a vibrant community and into the care of our people. It’s about a community that cares for each other - a continuingcare living community that provides a safe, secure environment for those 55plus, with the options of independent living, assisted living and long-term nursing
“We have a long history of putting people first in Goshen,” says Sheena Whitaker, director of marketing. “Our culture of kindness, family and faith runs deep.” Today, Greencroft represents several networks of retirement communities located in various places throughout northern Indiana. Whitaker says that having a nonprofit status is an important distinction.
Creativity - Pursuing innovative solutions, creative ideas and ongoing improvement.
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So what else makes Greencroft Goshen so vastly different from similar neighborhoods? “Greencroft Goshen is different because it is a community within a community,” Whitaker explains. “We are a faith-based organization that believes in the values mentioned above. Residents have the opportunity to have a maintenance-free lifestyle, allowing them to be a vibrant part of the community.”
Fairness - Responding with careful consideration for all. Teamwork - Working together to create memorable experiences, making this the best place to live and work.
Even the Greencroft name reflects the company’s principles, as the second part of the word is an acronym that highlights the residents’ well-being.
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Respect - Showing courtesy, kindness, grace, mercy, patience and love for all.
of whom enjoy an impressive array of living options ranging from fully independent to assisted living to skilled nursing. “Greencroft Goshen creates a dynamic living community that embraces the creativity, contributions and challenges of aging for all, grounded in service excellence, compassionate care and Mennonite values,” Whitaker says.
There are always plenty of group adventures and activities to keep residents connected. “We offer a wide variety including gardening,
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Greencroft resident Jim works in his flower and vegtable garden.
Residents workout in the wellness center on campus.
Openness - Embracing our differences, listening to others’ points of view.
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One special event that the Greencroft Goshen staff is eagerly anticipating is an open house for the newest independent-living housing development, known as Whispering Pines. This latest addition is comprised of homes ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 square feet, located on the southeast part of the campus. There are homes featuring two to three bedrooms, two baths and two-car garages.
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“We are currently in phase two of three phases and have availability,” Whitaker says. “People can come pick from three styles of units and decide which lot is right for them. Greencroft Goshen is partnering with R. Yoder Construction to make this a perfect home in a beautiful, maintenance-free living community.” The open house will take place on October 1 from 10 a.m. until
2 p.m. at 1931 Whispering Pines in Goshen. Registration is not required, and everyone is welcome.
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Kids are curious by nature. Everything is brand new and exciting to them, and confusing. Kids observe their parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles every day. They pick up habits both good and bad, and some of these habits they don’t truly grasp. They’ll say, “Why do I have to eat my dinner when I just want to play?” or, “Why is mom adding these weird green leaves to the soup?” or, “But I saw dad use the knife, so why can’t
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He may be 3, but he can and does help me in the kitchen. Washing fruits and veggies is a simple task, and perfect for little hands. My nephew helps me scrub potatoes, wash berries, and if some strawberries get eaten, no one has to know about it. I ask him to tell me what each food is, its color, and then we talk about them. For example, “That is a strawberry. It’s sweet, see? We’re going to cut it up and add it to our salad.” It makes for learning moments.
want to learn and play, and have vivid imaginations that make anything, including food, a plaything. How many times have parents had to occupy their child with an iPad or TV so they can get dinner or dishes done? Doesn’t it always seem like your child is underfoot,
model what we do. They are curious why we do things and want to help. So, it’s high time that we let them.
I am an aunt to a 3-year-old boy. He loves dinosaurs, tractors and Spiderman. When he comes over to auntie Abby’s house, he helps me in the kitchen. In a previous article I talked about our “bubble parties” (aka doing dishes), but it doesn’t stop there.
tugging on your pant leg, wanting attention? Then, after you’ve finished the meal, they play with it, ignore their food, or take three bites and declare, “I’m done.” It’s exhausting - an eternal struggle that makes mealtime a chore and even a burden. But what if it wasn’t?
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I am next to him the entire time we cook in the kitchen. He is kneeling or standing on a stool next to me, at my hip, the entire time. I keep sharp items away from him at all times and explain why we use butterknives to cut strawberries, or I have him wash while I cut. I explain that the knives are sharp, the stove is hot, etcetera. The biggest thing is that I explain why I’m doing something. He loves to grind up spices for me in my mortar and pestle, and we smell the spices. I tell him what they are and we grind them together.
What if we, as parents, grandparents and adults started to include our kiddos in the process? Now, I’m not telling you to have your 3-yearold make you a five-course meal. That’s insane. But the simple things, the seemingly mundane tasks, they can do. Including your kids in a fun and educational process to help teach them how to prep, cook and clean up for meals, especially dinner, will be beneficial not just for your family, but also for their future. Kids are smart. They pick up behaviors and habits, and truly
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Whenworthwhile.youset the table, have them help. Not only is it helpful for you, but it is also excellent for
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gross motor development for the kiddos. Practice pouring drinks - give them a smaller pitcher and have them practice (in the sink is a good idea, with help) and keep practicing. Spills will happen, and these are learning moments.
What about eating dinner? Kids take genuine pride in what they make. They love to help and will be more eager to eat, especially when they helped to make the
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dishes are clean, have a bubble party and give them a reward. We know we like to reward ourselves as adults with ice cream, a favorite activity or a TV show, so do the same with the kiddos. Let them take pride in a job well-done and choose a reward.
Aftermeal.
This may seem like a burden or even an annoyance, but trust me, involving kids in the kitchen will give them a sense of responsibility, disperse the chore and make lasting memories. This way we are instilling practical life skills to our children, and honing in on creative abilities that they will use for the rest of their lives.
When it comes to cooking meats like ground beef, salmon and chicken, I save this for the older kids to help with. Raw meats are not good for young kids to touch, as they put everything in their mouths. Instead, I use this time for them to observe what I’m doing, explain and let them
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ask questions. This takes patience and an understanding that dinner may have some hiccups. But trust me, the lessons they learn will be
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renovations and modifications for a coffee shop operation they had already added to the “Webuilding.didn’tknow anything about coffee,” Jayne says. “We have learned a lot.” First, there was much to be done to get the empty shell of a building in shape, even before the idea of a coffee shop came up. The building, built in the 1800s, had been Jeff Jayne Fuller
Saving another long-standing downtown Bourbon building is as palatable as the coffee brewed and served at The Fuller Cup, Jeff and Jayne Fuller’s coffee shop on Main Street in Bourbon. The Fullers bought the former Bourbon News Mirror building with the idea of renovating it. At that time,
they had no plans for the building other than to make it suitable for a business - any Therebusiness.was interest from someone who wanted to rent the building to open a coffee shop there. The Fullers began to ready the building for that endeavor. When that plan fell through, the Fullers dove into the coffee-shop business, putting to use all the
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Contractors were hired for the wiring, plumbing, HVAC and other important tasks. With its history, the Fullers were tasked with restoring an old-time feel for the structure. The reclaimed wood walls, brickwork, wood floors and other design details give the interior an 1800s look.
slated for demolition, the Fullers say. When they purchased it, the back of the building and the floors were missing. There was no electricity, and it was just an empty shell. After an engineer checked out the structure, it was considered sound enough to renovate.
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“Everything on the inside is new except the frame,” Jeff says. “We wanted to save it for the community.”
“I give Jeff a lot of the credit,” Jayne says. “We did a lot of the work ourselves.”
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A patio was added between The Fuller Cup and the Fullers’ other downtown
be that place where people gather,” Jayne says. The atmosphere mirrors their adjacent business.
To make sure their vision was in tune with what consumers expect from a coffee shop, the Fullers visited other coffee shops in the area. Each one was different - some were trendy, some were brightly decorated, and others were warm and welcoming in their color schemes. The Fullers opted for a
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A private room was incorporated into the design of the coffee shop. Located in the back, a large conference-style table provides an ideal spot for gatherings of all kinds, from parties to business meetings. It is just one more feature that makes this reclaimed space function well for the “Wecommunity.wantto
business, The Standard. Jayne says a metal detector located old newspaper typesetting letters - remnants from the newspaper operation.
style that would reflect their own aesthetic, appeal to their customers and fit in with Bourbon’s vibe.
The Fuller Cup is located at 208 North Main Street in Bourbon. For more information, call 574-780-9947.
A “take a book, leave a book” feature encourages the community to read while enjoying their coffee, and includes a selection of children’s books. Otherwise, customers are encouraged to simply relax. “We are proud that we have made a space that is cozy,” Jayne says.
They also began their education in all things coffee, which has been a new and exciting learning experience. Jeff, Jayne says, still drinks drip coffee, and learning how to operate the espresso machine was like taking on a science project, she says.
In addition to the usual coffee favorites, The Fuller Cup offers frozen hot chocolate, hot chocolate, frappés and more. Customers can also indulge in house-made cinnamon rolls and sweet rolls, as well as doughnuts and
Jeff agrees. “We want people to enjoy it,”
Partnering with Toccoa Coffee Roasters out of Mishawaka provided expertise in brewing various coffee beverages such as espresso and lattes, and helped in training the staff. Now, Jayne says, her staff members are confident enough to create new hot and cold beverages, take ownership of the day-to-day operations, and even help to determine what flavors to feature in different seasons, such as pumpkin spice, peppermint and cinnamon for the fall and winter.
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“It was my grandma who introduced me to horses,” Tabitha Riffey says. “She would horse ride with me when I was a baby. It was like a rocking chair and I would fall asleep. When my kids were young I did the same thing with them. We give beginning lessons to teach the basic skills.
is a great family activity, and Riffey patiently
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“A good foundation is given to get riders ready for more advanced levels such as dressage, western dressage, and tricks such as barrel jumping,” she continues. “I especially enjoy working with people or horses that had a bad experience or
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Just northeast of Knox, lying along State Road 23, is the village of Grovertown. Close by is Walking Mountain Ranch, a smallgaited horse breeding farm for registered Rocky Mountain and registered Tennessee Walking horses. Owners Tabitha and James Riffey share their love of horses through guided trail rides and lessons for people of all ages.
EXPERIENCE THE JOYS OF HORSEBACK RIDING AT WALKING MOUNTAIN RANCH
The business is truly a family endeavor. The four Riffey children, aged 6 to 11, help out at the farm. There is a very large, covered arena-like barn structure for instruction, plus a vast amount of land for riding. Part of the Riffeys’ land, which includes 80 acres of wooded trails, was once owned by Tabitha’s grandparents.
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“Our goal is to be open for trail riding all year long,” Riffey says.
“The fall is so beautiful and when we have the cover of snow it’s wonderful to be the first riders of the day. We have open pasture but also a large wooded area. There is the option of riding on the road, but that is for riders that have experience.”
gives plenty of instruction and safety knowledge before a group starts out. There are multiple trails to choose from, so each time participates ride, they see different sights. In addition, pony parties are offered. To participate, children must be 3 years old and up, but 2-year-olds and below can enjoy petting and brushing the smaller horses, ponies and minis.
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The Riffeys breed and raise their own horses. Riffey trains them and gets them ready to ride when they reach the age of 4. She will also work with owners and their horses to maintain gaits, as well as help horses that have a history of spooking easily and have trust issues.
“We have had several rescues,” Riffey says. “People have contacted us when they find horses in abusive or bad situations. We work to re-home the horses or find a different foster-care situation for them.”
slots refer to the Eastern Time Zone. Information needed includes the number of riders and their ages. When leaving a message to inquire about lessons, it is helpful to include what days of the week are preferred. Trail rides, lessons and pony rides are usually about $20 an hour. The fee can vary if groups become large. Venmo, Zelle and cash payments are Noaccepted.experience
Trail rides and lessons are available by appointment only. They can be booked via Walking Mountain Ranch’s Facebook page, and by calling or texting 574249-9149. A phone message is preferred for groups larger than four people. Hours of operation are usually 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., but may vary with the season and the Appointmentday.
is necessary. Come take a lesson or ride the trails and enjoy a relaxing outdoor activity. Leave technology behind and treat your family to an hour of horse riding.
Walking Mountain Ranch is located at 8605 East 200 North in Grovertown.
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Bolen says. “At the time both of us were ready for a job switch. We leased to own a former bakery that had sat empty for six years. It didn’t take us too long to get ready to open since the space already had equipment in it. With the help of family, it took us three weeks to get it all cleaned up.”
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The sisters combined their strengths, and the result is an eatery that is both a cafe and a bakery. It’s not only enjoyed by locals - visitors to nearby Potato Creek State Park as well as people from the surrounding area frequently drop in. Families have made a tradition of buying cakes for special occasions, and campers find their way into town for a warm meal when the weather turns cool.
IT’S A LABOR OF LOVE FOR THE OWNERS AT OVER THE TOP BAKERY CAFE
Vivian Bolen and Annette Martin are celebrating eight years of serving up sweet and savory dishes to happy customers at Over The Top Bakery Cafe in North Liberty. The duo cooks everything from scratch. Fresh ingredients are sourced from nearby farms and local merchants whenever possible.
Photographer / Tony Straw
“We opened in November of 2014,”
“We knew North Liberty could use it, and we also knew it couldn’t be just a cafe or just a bakery,” Martin says. “Our small
Over The Top Bakery Staff
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When asked what the bestseller is, the sisters share that all sweets are popular but people love the apple fritters and filled doughnuts. Before the shop opened, two of their cousins took a couple of days to teach them how to make cake and yeast doughnuts. After the first month, they felt competent enough to start providing a large variety of filled doughnuts.
Besides heading up doughnut and bread production, Martin is also in charge of the cafe operations. Although there is a set menu, there are also rotating specials that are real crowd pleasers. One example is chicken pot pie, served on the first and third Wednesdays in the months after Labor Day. Other specials include homemade chicken and noodles, and spaghetti and meatballs.
town needed both. We serve sandwiches on bread that is made here, so then we also sell loaves of the bread.”
her team are responsible for all the cakes, cookies and pies. She began decorating cakes at age 10 through 4-H. In junior high and high school, she decorated cakes and later worked at the now closed Dainty Maid Bake Shop in South Bend. A monitor in the cafe’s dining room runs a continuous loop showing every cake that’s been decorated there throughout the years since it has been open. Kids love to see their birthday cakes from years past.
“I don’t like to eat the same thing every day and neither do our customers,” Martin says. “The specials are usually something that takes more time to prep, or are seasonal like winter comfort food. People really like the Asian chicken wrap, or stir-fry with fresh vegetables as
Bolenordered.”and
“We have three cake decorators, and one I taught in 4-H when she was 9,” Bolen says. “If someone comes in with a picture
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All pie crusts, fillings, cakes and cookies are made from scratch. Over The Top gets so many requests at holiday times that it is best to order a couple weeks ahead. There are dairy-free, gluten-free and sugar-free options. Accommodations can be made for people who have allergies to ingredients such as cinnamon.
Bolen and Martin love to support the local businesses around them. Amish Country Dairy is their source for milk products, and the lunch meat served is from Bob’s Country Store. Fresh produce is purchased from nearby growers.
“A lot of effort and energy goes into owning a business,” Bolen says. “It takes a lot of time. We are closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, but we use those days to get groceries, do paperwork and get ready for the week. Our mom and aunt come every Tuesday afternoon to stamp boxes and bags. For the first three years they came every morning to make “Wedoughnuts.”havealot of support from our friends and family,” Martin adds. “Our employees are like family to us. We always get a lot of positive feedback. It makes it all Overworthwhile.”TheTopBakery
Cafe is located at 112 North Main Street in North Liberty. For more info, call 574-656-3321 or visit overthetopbakerycafe.com.
of what they want, we can do it. We make our own icing. Each batch takes 35 pounds of powdered sugar. It doesn’t taste anything like the kind bakeries get from food suppliers.”
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Nearly as widespread as the Gunness tale is one that takes place just down the road - that of Diana of the Dunes. The real-life subject of the legend was a wealthy socialite named Alice Mabel Gray, a nonconformist who moved to the dunes area of the Lake
HISTORIC HAUNTINGS OF THE LAKES AREA
It’s the time of year in the lakes area when many readers turn their attention to the supernatural and spooky - and why not? If shows like “Stranger Things” and “Eerie, Indiana” are set in the Hoosier state, we have at least our fair share of valid claims to such Lastmatters. October,
Surely the best-known and most widely circulated horror story in the northwest lakes area is that of Belle Gunness, the LaPorte farmwife whose serial-killing exploits could fill an entire article of their own. After her first husband and children died under suspicious circumstances, Gunness moved to a farm near LaPorte in 1901. After killing a second husband and his two daughters, she solicited farmhands from far and wide, many of whom she systematically murdered, often dismembering them and feeding them to
Up the Northwest Way
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her hogs or burying them at the farm. This was discovered after a house fire on the property, which left three children dead and the body of a headless woman in the ruins. The woman was officially identified as Gunness, though the body didn’t match her size and weight, and the lore surrounding the story presumes Gunness escaped and fled the Followingarea.the fire, a number of bodies were bringingunearthed,thetotal of her victims to at least 14, though many more orbsthehearingsometolongfarmpropertyNotunexplained. herassociateddisappearanceswithremainedsurprisingly,thewheretheoncestoodhasbeenrumoredbehaunted,withlocalsreportingscreamsfromareaandseeingatnight.
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this author focused on a handful of supposedly haunted places centered in the near Marshall County area, so this year we’ll take a look at the wider lakes region for some haunted history.
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named Paul Wilson and died shortly after the death of their second child, ostensibly poisoned by
For decades following, locals and sailors swore to the ghostly appearance of a nearly naked women running along the beach before disappearing. For many years, the local Diana of the Dunes festival and pageant commemorated the legend. Other noteworthy (allegedly) haunted sites in the northwest lakes area include the Old Lake County Jail (best known as the jail from which famed gangster John Dillinger escaped) and the Kaske home in Munster, where strange voices and spectral children are supposedly seen and heard, as well as Cedar Lake areas such as Devil’s Road (strange sights hearkening back to a murder there in the 1960s) and the former Salesians Prep School, allegedly haunted by former resident children or their adult
near Chesterton. Sailors passing the area claimed to see a beautiful and mysterious woman living as a hermit in the dunes, and they dubbed
Redercaretakers. Road
More recently, and perhaps more chilling than the above tales, is the story of the “demon house” in Gary, Indiana, where supernatural terror commenced in 2011. The purportedly demon-possessed house has since been demolished, but garnered widespread media coverage and is said to be the subject of a planned Netflix film.
From Bremen to Warsaw and the Great Beyond
be a 1920s and ‘30s Mafia burial site, as well as the scene of a car accident whose female victim seeks to make her way to Ross Cemetery in Calumet Township.
The Ewald Cemetery, known locally as Little Egypt, in the Bremen area, is chock-full of supernatural claims, often involving discerning evidence of ghosts by placing coins on a particular tombstone or finding oneself pursued by inexplicable
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One of the worst train wrecks in U.S. history was the 1918 collision of two trains in the Hammond area, which killed 86 people and injured another 127. Since then, residents of the area have claimed to hear knocks on their doors around the hour of the 4 a.m. train wreck, among other associated tales.
One of the largest known mass ghost hunts took place between Chesterton and Valparaiso in 1964, when a ghostly figure in white was reportedly seen on a road in the area. That autumn, some 6,000 to 8,000 people each night were driving the road seeking the specter, leading to the state police being called in to direct traffic. One trooper reported that the presence of so many drunken, armed people was scarier than any possible phantom.
Artist George Winter’s plan to capture the “Manitou Monster” in Rochester, 1800s.
The Barbee Hotel in the Warsaw area has long been rumored to house the ghosts of gangsters (including Al Capone) who frequented it, as well as a child who died at the site prior to construction of the hotel.
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Up the road in the South Bend/Michiana area, the ghost of famous footballer George Gipp (the subject of the storied Knute Rockne “Win one for the Gipper” speech) is said to haunt Washington Hall on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. The ghosts of the former owner or maid employed at the former mansion housing the Hacienda restaurant in Mishawaka have been spotted through the years in the eatery, whose staff and guests have also reported lights, faucets and other pieces of equipment operating on their own.
Visitors and staff at the Old Kosciusko County Jail in Warsaw have reported hearing footsteps, seeing strange apparitions and feeling unexplained touches in the old building, in use from 1870 to 1982.
Other allegedly haunted sites in the area include the Joseph D. Oliver mansion and an area of Primrose Road, both in South Bend, as well as the Elkhart Civic Theatre and Bristol Opera House.
While in Fulton County, be sure to stop by Dead Man’s College, a one-room schoolhouse built near a family gravesite, rumored to be home to ghosts even during its operational days as a public school in the early 20th century.
headlights (common themes in many allegedly haunted areas around the state and Talescountry). ofan evil creature residing in Manitou Lake (whose Potawatomi name means “Devil Lake” or “Spirit Lake”) in Rochester date to Native American days before the arrival of the first European-descended settlers. Many area pioneers claimed to see a sea-serpent-like creature in the waters of the Fulton County lake, though it’s been some years since a reported sighting.
A Few Further Road Trips
There are more allegedly haunted places in the lakes region, of course, than are mentioned here (a Google search will undoubtedly pull the interested researcher into an array of rabbit trails on the topic), but the above may give readers enough to raise a few neck hairs, at least, in time for Halloween.
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The Central State Hospital in Indianapolis in the early 20th century.
If you’re in the mood for a lengthier road trip, the former site of Central State Hospital (earlier known as the Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane) near downtown Indianapolis is worth a visit, not only for the inevitable legends of its property being haunted, but also because the fascinating Indiana Medical History Museum operates today out of its former pathology building. Besides a history lesson embedded in the architecture itself, a guided tour of the museum makes for an engrossing on-the-spot encounter with past Indiana medical practices and treatment of mental illness.
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“I do a little bit of everything and am always happy to show up in the morning,” Worsham says.
Richard Worsham is the co-founder and lead designer of Janus Motorcycles. Underneath that title, Worsham does everything from service and repair to making business decisions and planning for the future of the company. An example of this can be found in the way that Janus is starting to fabricate its own motorcycle parts, a project which Worsham spearheaded and that he hopes will lead to all in house fabrication in the future.
Janus Motorcycles manufactures a line of unique bikes with small displacement and an unlimited potential in customizable style. Small displacement means having a light weight bike with a smaller engine than is typically used. Some may call these bikes small, but for Janus and its team small displacement helps define their corner of the market — a corner that has progressed naturally from a couple of friends with a focus on vintage repair to the established and thriving business it is today. They are a business that is held up by its amazing team and grows through the fluid leadership of its founders.
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Janus currently has three models — the Phoenix, Halcyon, and Gryffin. These bikes have 250cc engines. The latest model, the
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small bike. That’s really what we do — a light weight, lower displacement, not high horsepower bike.”
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is built around classic styling, traditional craftsmanship and small displacement. This is evident in the way Janus started and how it has grown. A key component of Janus is
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Janus does not aim to compete with Kawasaki, Honda, or some other major manufacturer. Instead they are happy in
Halcyon 450 came out in the spring of last “Peopleyear.kind
of laugh when we say 250,” says Worsham, who sees Janus as in its own industry. “We talk about it being our big bike but that for most people is a
that they “make it out of metal and not plastic, make it last,” says Worsham, whose progression toward Janus started in 2007 when he came to Indiana to attend the University of Notre Dame. While pursuing a degree in classical architecture Worsham got around on an old vintage Garelli Moped. Needing to do work on his moped, Worsham found a local repair shop that specialized in vintage mopeds. When the man who ran the shop, Devin, and Worsham met they hit it off and would work summers together doing repair and customization work.
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Through that work Devin and Worsham, the co-founders of Janus, built up a relationship with a lot of local, predominantly Amish, vendors. They started working on 50cc vehicles and eventually moved to a larger platform with 250cc engines. From there they kept growing into what they are today. Janus Motorcycles started in Goshen in a rented space in the back corner of a building.
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Today Janus owns that whole building and continues to grow out of what is affectionately called HQ.
Employee Kelly works in the paint department at Janus Motorcycles.
manufacturer since childhood. That dream came to fruition at Notre Dame through studies of classic architecture which came hand and hand with the early
Worsham has always been obsessed with vehicles. Fascinated from a young age, he would draw and design motorcycles. He has even had the dream of being a
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automotive history of the 20s and 30s. In that era there was a “level of design that matched the beauty of the cars and the beauty of the cars was as important as their function,” says Worsham, who brings that philosophy to Janus where function is as important as design, craftsmanship and the materials used. They offer a range of customizable mid range bikes which are “sure to get all the attention, even when sitting next to an $80,000 bike.”
“Whatworkers.we do would not be possible without the phenomenal group of people we have here,” says Worsham, who is more than willing to help his team stay happy and comfortable. Janus Motorcycles offers a pleasant work environment, flexible schedules, a willingness to work with its workers and none of the typical factory
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Janus and their approach to the motorcycle business give them a call and set up a tour. Janus Motorcycles is located at 211 S. 5th St. in Goshen. They can be reached by phone at (574) 538-1350. Visit their website janusmotorcycles.com to shop and customize bikes as well as explore options to tour the shop and take a test drive.
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OCTOBER 15TH – 7:30a – 11a – Break fast at the Culver VFW Post 6919 located at 108 E Washington St. Culver, IN
• 11a – 5p – Food and Craft Vendors on Main Street
• 7:30p – Moonlight Paddle at the Culver Park Beach
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October 29th – 2pm - Culver Lion’s Club Children’s Halloween Party at the Depot. October 31st – 5p – 7p Trick or Treat around town
OCTOBER 31ST – Truck or Treat at the Grovertown Community Building. Visit the Grovertown Community Clubhouse Facebook page for the details of this event.
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OCTOBER 8TH – 7p - BBC Tailgate (ND vs BYU) at BBC Building
OCTOBER 8TH – Noon – 10p - Argos Octoberfest Food Trucks, Live Music, Out door Movie, Crafts & Vendors, Family Activi ties, Bonfire, Hayrides, Pumpkin Decorating, Bounce Houses. Visit www.facebook.com/ ArgosOctoberfest
OCTOBER 15TH – 9am - The last Bass Lake Property Owners Meeting of 2022 at the BLPOA Building
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OCTOBER 8TH – 9a – 8p – Lakev ille Annual Fall Festival at the Lakeville Wetland Barn. Local craft vendors, Food, Drinks, Beer Garden, Tractor Show, Live Entertainment, & More.
SEPTEMBER 30TH – 10a – 6p - The Lions Club Flea Market Sale at 19402 20A Road (South on Hwy 17).
• 8p – Movie on Main Street, The Addams Family 2 • Saturday October 8th
OCTOBER 15TH – 9am - Bremen Con servation Club Meeting
OCTOBER 7TH – 9TH – Hester’s Farm Am 1800 where history comes alive. Tour 1830 log home, Ky barn with horse equipment, tractors, and restored toys.
OCTOBER 7 & 8 – Culver Fall Fest –Check out the crafted scarecrows around •town.Friday October 7th
OCTOBER 15TH - The 5th Annual Beer and Wine fest at Walkerton Parks
OCTOBER 1ST – 4p – Fish Fry at the Grovertown Community Building. October 8th – 4p – 7p - Tyner Odd Fel lows Dine in and Carry Out Fish Fry at the Tyner I.O.O.F Lodge, 4836 French St. Tyner @ Community Building.
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• Dusk – Bonfire & S’mores on Main Street
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