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FINDING HIS VOICE

TAKING THE HOLIDAY IN STRIDE

Lifelong Indiana Resident Malachi Jaggers Talks Music Success and Hoosier Roots

11 Hooters Tree Service Can Trim, Grind, Remove and Much More

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FINDING HIS VOICE LIFELONG INDIANA RESIDENT MALACHI JAGGERS TALKS MUSIC SUCCESS AND HOOSIER ROOTS Writer / Amy Lant-Wenger Photography Provided

Imagine for a moment all of the exquisite things that make life as a Hoosier so wondrous. The magnificence and magic of the seasons. The bright and brilliant sunscapes and moon glow. The tranquility and peace of the open farmland and the friendly candor of the people.

Now imagine that all of this could be the inspiration for a soundtrack of life. This well describes the musical stylings of Malachi Jaggers, a singer-songwriter from rural central Indiana who has accomplished it all - the mission, the message and the music.

Jaggers is a lifelong resident of Indiana, and a self-taught musician, lyricist and composer. His music has been described as a blend of 1970s rock and country, and has often drawn comparisons to the sounds of James Taylor, the Eagles, Tom Petty, and fellow Midwestern rocker John Mellencamp. Jaggers released his first EP titled “Fearless” in July of 2021, which was followed by the singles “An American Hero” and “What Are You Waiting For?” The latter two tunes received Grammy Award nominations.

Most recently Jaggers has dropped a new song, which was unveiled on October 27, called “Too Soon.” For this latest release, Jaggers shares the co-writing credits with a close friend, Scott Greeson.

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Jaggers scarcely remembers a time when music wasn’t an integral force of power and momentum in his life. “Growing up in the heartland countryside of Indiana, and being influenced by rock and country music, country-meets-‘70s-rock happened organically,” he says. “Music has always been like breathing to me, a natural extension of who I am.”

Before Jaggers even started school, he was becoming well-versed in how to play chords on his father’s collection of guitars, often practicing with such fervor that his small fingers would be blistered.

In fairly short order, he could simply hear a song and play along effortlessly, without the aid of any sort of sheet music.

As Jaggers grew older, he finessed his musical gifts in between the rigors and chores of farm life. “On summer days I’d pull a hay wagon into the driveway and use it as my stage,” he recalls. “Friends, whom

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I was in a band with, would come over to jam. Sometimes we’d set up and play in the garage too. We were surrounded by corn and bean fields, so no one minded how loud we were. My younger brothers and our howling beagle dogs were usually our audience, which was great.”

to transform a reading of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” into a musical, which he then had to perform in front of the class. He remembers well spending time at the Little Theatre at Delphi High School, perfecting his composition. Jaggers remains a resident of Delphi today with his wife, Leah.

Jaggers sometimes borrowed vintage albums from his father to show off to his friends, explaining to them how he longed to emulate their vibe. Admittedly, Jaggers says, his friends were sometimes a little baffled. “I was an ’80s kid living in the ‘60s and ‘70s,” he jokes.

Jaggers also incorporated a historic element into one of his early works, writing a song about the Whiskey Rebellion as an assignment for a history class. “I played it at a family get-together, and my nephew ran around the house singing, ‘Whiskey, whiskey,’” he says. “I guess it was effective.”

“During high school I started playing other instruments by ear, and picked up drums, bass guitar, harmonica and piano,” Jaggers says. “No matter the subject, if I had a project in school, I tried to incorporate music in some way.”

Recognizing that his son was a musical prodigy, Jaggers’ father transformed a modest 8-foot-by-10-foot shed into what Jaggers fondly calls his early jam space and recording studio. “He’d invite friends over and we’d all play music together,” Jaggers says. “I learned a lot from his friends. Those years were so valuable and taught me a great deal about how to work with a band.”

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region was ravaged by a tornado. Jaggers began a campaign to promote his music via social media, sharing music from home with a variety of instruments he happened to have on hand. “It was nothing fancy, just something to encourage people going through a hard time,” Jaggers says. “It was also a vehicle to stay creative and keep the music going.”

While Jaggers’s early sound was steeped in rock roots, it was Leah who convinced him to expand his interests toward country music.

It seemed serendipitous that Jaggers and a group of fellow musicians were able to gather in Nashville to begin laying down tracks. Jaggers and his accompanying band were set to begin recording “Fearless” at Blackbird Studios, which is owned by renowned country artist Martina McBride and her husband, John. Jaggers was fortunate to play with a wealth of distinguished artists, some of whom had collaborated with Joe Walsh, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

Some of his newer material was later recorded back in Nashville, this time at Compass studio, which was once the recording studio of Waylon Jennings, and is now considered a legendary historic landmark on Music Row. Jaggers credits Matt Coles, a Grammy-nominated engineer and producer, for helping to fine-tune the

Any hopes of traveling on the road to promote the new EP were quashed, however, because at the conclusion of recording “Fearless” in early 2020, the pandemic set in, and the East Nashville

recordings. Coles has since become a good friend of Jaggers.

With only a few weeks remaining in 2023, Jaggers will end the year with a jampacked schedule, so to speak. He has been

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traveling and performing at venues around the state and is preparing for a string of shows in Florida this winter.

One of his newer songs, “Look At It Go,” will soon air in the background of a scene on a Canadian television show called “Ruby and the Well.”

“My future goals are to release more music for my fans to enjoy, and to continue to tour regionally and nationally,” Jaggers says. “As a songwriter, it’s an honor to have this opportunity.”

Jaggers has a newsletter called the Jaggers Train, through which fans can stay apprised of new releases, stories, song previews, tour appearances and other information. He maintains several social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and Twitter/X. Check out his songs on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube.

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Owners David Flosenzier, Paul and Sherri Flosenzier, and John and Barb Dienhart, purchased the business from previous Owner Bill Bailey.

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“We are a local, family-owned business who takes pride in their work and having a happy customer,” Sherri says.

The staff is certified and trained for both commercial and residential tree service. Having certification ensures that the company has been trained and evaluated to meet industry quality and safety standards, and also ensures knowledge about proper tree care.

Confirming certification when hiring a tree service helps to ensure a professional and optimal result. Certification also means the company has experience to do the job safely.

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“We are available 24 hours a day,” Sherri says.

Sometimes trees don’t have to be cut down. Potential solutions can include trimming away damaged branches, topping a tree, or taking other steps to reduce possible damage.

Topping a tree requires the removal of the central stem, which is referred to as the leader. While this can be damaging to a tree if not done properly, its main purpose is to reduce the size of the tree. According to the International Society of Arboriculture, this is most often done because the tree has become too large for a property. A second reason is that the size of the tree may be considered a hazard to people or a property.

Hooters provides free estimates for all tree services. This ensures that the customer knows the cost of tree removal or other services before crews arrive. It also gives Hooters a chance to make sure the customer understands the process and the scope of work.

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Great communication with customers is one of two priorities when it comes to Hooters Tree Service’s customer service philosophy. The other is to do their best to make sure the customer is completely satisfied.

While trees can be damaged in any season, spring and fall are peak times for service calls.

In spring, weather conditions are usually less severe and winter damage can be safely removed, whether the issue involves branches and limbs or the entire tree. When the tree is losing its leaves in the fall, damage caused by disease and insects over the summer can be more easily observed, and compromised branches can be trimmed to avoid becoming a danger during harsh winter conditions. A fall trim also helps to improve the tree’s exposure to sunlight.

There are some signs to look for, in order to know it’s time for service, Sherri says. These can include cracks in the trunks of trees, and dead limbs. A tree that is in distress may also exhibit dead leaves falling to the ground outside of the fall season.

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“We check the surroundings, make the plan to proceed with the job, and use the proper equipment to complete the job,” Sherri says.

Hooters is based in Marshall County but serves property owners in surrounding counties. This service area includes Starke, Fulton, Kosciusko and St. Joseph counties.

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Faylor is not new to the culinary game, and that experience means his food does not disappoint. He owned a pizza restaurant in Culver and operated Papa Mike’s food truck.

He opened his new restaurant earlier this year, and it is becoming known for a variety of dishes, especially the smoked meats carefully prepared, low and slow.

Cuts like prime rib, ribs and pork take time to achieve the tender, falling-off-the bone quality that fans of smoked meats appreciate.

“When people think of barbecue, they think of turning on a gas grill and cooking it fast,” Faylor says.

Faylor perfected his meat-smoking skills while cooking at home. “I just enjoyed doing it at home,” he says. “I fooled around and fooled around with it for the last 20 years. Having a passion for something like that doesn’t always make sense, but it shows in the results.”

While smoking meat on a grill is Faylor’s specialty, his eatery has more to offer diners. In addition to the prime rib on Friday and Saturday, he also features an all-you-can-eat walleye dinner on Friday as well as several daily specials.

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For Thanksgiving, he is offering smoked turkey as a catering option for his customers. His priority, however, is the restaurant.

“This is our heart and soul,” he says.

“If the lights are on and we are open, I’m going to be here.”

There’s also a full bar and craft beer available.

Faylor is committed to sourcing his produce and ingredients locally as much as possible. He partnered with his landlord to plant a small orchard just four blocks from the restaurant, with a large vegetable garden coming in the spring. It’s part of a slow move to a farm-to-table approach that partners quite well with the meats he stakes his reputation on.

His hope is that this will make the restaurant a destination.

“When I come in and see families enjoying their meal or customers coming back again, that means a lot to me,” he says.

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In the heart of downtown Wakarusa, you will find a business that aims to keep you safe.

Since 2014, North American Safe has been serving the community by helping to protect their valuable items. It is owned and operated by Tim Reece. He and lead salesman Jordan Fromer have singlehandedly turned this small business into a thriving operation.

Pictured is owner and founder of North American Safe, Tim Reece, in his office with one of his favorite Liberty Safes.

Reece began by owning the North American Pump Company, which is also based out of Wakarusa. Unfortunately for Reece, his home was robbed years ago. After this incident, he knew he needed a way to protect his valuables, himself and his family. That is when the idea came to his mind to look into safes.

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In 2014 Reece became a certified Liberty Safe dealer. Liberty Safe is the numberone safe dealer in the USA. All of their safes are American made, which is a big deal for Reece, who prides himself on supporting products made here in our country. Liberty Safe specializes in heavyduty home and gun safes. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit any customer’s needs.

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Some of the most popular items that people choose to store in safes include guns, jewelry, gold bars, collectibles, photos and legal documents. Everyone has something that is valuable to them.

There are a variety of places where you can purchase a safe, but what sets North American Safe apart from the rest is their commitment to quality, reliability and service. In fact, North American safe offers regional delivery and installation.

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If you think you want a safe but do not know much about them, no problem.

That is where North American Safe comes into the picture. Their stocked showroom is full of different styles and sizes. Although Reece started as a Liberty Safe dealer, he expanded into selling Rhino products in 2020.

You can compare the safes when you come into the showroom, where you can see and touch the products. Reece and Fromer are more than happy to show you around, tell you about the products and offer recommendations on what would best fit your needs. As Reece puts it, they are all about “good people, good products and good stuff.”

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Let’s talk turkey! It’s that wonderful time of the year again when we gather and feast on traditional foods. But did you know that not everyone devours this bird on Thanksgiving?

How is it that turkeys became the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving holiday?

Glad you asked! The turkey was not invited to the party until the 1800s. There was no actual indication that the pilgrims consumed turkey in their celebration.

Fowl was mentioned, but historians tend to think they had duck or geese.

So how did the turkey get to the Thanksgiving table? No, this is not a joke, but if you have a joke regarding that let us know. Long ago there was a tradition of serving large wildfowl in medieval Europe, especially peacock, which was

skinned, cooked and re-sewn into its feathers for presentation. I don’t know about you, but having a bird with feathers on the table would definitely keep my food consumption in check for the day.

While turkey wasn’t likely present in 1621, annual harvest dinners continued as turkey gained popularity as a source of protein, and turkeys were much larger than chickens, ducks and geese, making them economical to serve to a crowd.

There are many delectable ways to serve this bird. Here are a few options.

Spatchcocking - There is a lot of detail to this, and I’d look it up for the fun of it. It involves flattening the bird, and it sounds like you can release a lot of aggression with this method. It might be a good idea if the relatives are coming to your home for dinner.

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Brining - This involves soaking a turkey in a very salty solution for a length of time - long enough for the salt to infiltrate the turkey and actually alter the molecular structure of the meat. It won’t turn it into a salty mess, just a juicy, delicious turkey.

Smoking - This is a specialty and takes a while.

Grilling - You’ll be using indirect heat on the grill (gas or charcoal). The indirect heat will also help to prevent the turkey from drying out. You’ll also be basting the turkey every 30 minutes, which will keep the bird moist. This is also a great way to keep yourself removed from all the commotion going on inside the house!

The traditional way is to bake in the oven.

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Whisk your spice ingredients together with your water. Slice the tofu into desired shapes (perhaps use a turkey cookie cutter). Lay each slice in a pan and cover with marinade. Refrigerate an hour or longer, turning slices over occasionally.

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Raymer notes that when he was just starting to plan his business, he knew he had to find a solid way to compete with the big chain stores.

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Additionally, the Gobble Wobble organizers have added a long-sleeve technical T-shirt, and many other surprises this year. The list of sponsors has grown as well. Some of the top sponsors include Instru-Med, Earth Design, First United Methodist Church, Streven, Grace College, The Boat Doctors, Warsaw Chiropractic (coming soon), The Watershed Foundation, Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, CIC and more.

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Not a runner? No problem. Lundy says anyone is able to participate.

Whether it is your first race or you have a number of 5Ks under your belt, you are welcome to join. You can walk or run at your own pace, and take in the beautiful sights of Chapman Lakes while you are at it. The race will begin and end at the Chapman Lakes Conservation Clubhouse. This means you will end up right back at your car, making it a very convenient race where you do not have to have someone pick you up at a different location once you finish.

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This year the race will take place on Thanksgiving Day, which falls on November 23, and will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $45 and is open through November 22 at midnight. However, the organizers recommend that you register by November 1 to secure your shirt, timer and race packet, which will all be distributed on race day.

If you have a last-minute desire to join the race, but have not registered, you can show up on race day between 7:45 a.m and 8:30 a.m. However, be aware that if you register that day, there may not be shirts or chip timers left.

As this is a community event, the proceeds from the race will go toward the Chapman Lakes enhancement fund. This aims to improve the water quality of Chapman Lakes, along with other lake enchantments. Additionally, they are allocating proceeds for public safety initiatives such as creating awareness and safety signs for runners and cyclists.

If you are interested in participating in the Gobble Wobble 5K, you can learn more at chapmanlake.com/2023-gobblewobble.

Consider making this a new, fun and healthy tradition for you, your friends and your family. See you at the finish line!

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And where he’s been has greatly influenced where he’s going. Borntrager is eager to grow his business, Legacy Concreations, into not only a successful venture, but also as a means of giving back.

He is celebrating his first official year in business, further elevated to full-time status this past summer. Raised in a large family, Borntrager comes from a long line of individuals skilled in various fields of construction work and truck driving. Eventually he was led into the construction realm alongside his dad, but it wasn’t long before he realized his heart just wasn’t in it.

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“I’m a visionary,” he says. “I’m a dreamer.” So much so, that he’s also hoping to purchase new equipment in 2024, which will allow Legacy Concreations to take on more foundation work. As far as Borntrager is concerned, his imagination is limitless as to what Legacy Concreations can become.

The company is already scheduling work for the coming year, and there are a number of discounts now available to customers seeking to redesign their home or business landscapes.

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Surely most every local reader of an age to remember will recall exactly where they were when they heard that President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated. It may be hard to believe, but that tragic day - remembered perhaps alongside national 20th-century tragedies such as Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 attacks - took place 60 years ago this month, on November 22, 1963.

And while Kennedy himself was not a Midwesterner, famously hailing instead from the east coast, this month seems an appropriate one to recollect a few of his several visits and connections to the Hoosier state.

One of the earliest, at least in relation to his presidency, took place on March 21, 1960, when then-Senator Kennedy flew to Indianapolis to officially file his entry in the May 3 Indiana presidential preference primary. Before doing so, he met for coffee with some 200 women at the Continental Hotel in that city.

Kennedy carried all seven state primaries he entered (Indiana was the seventh) on his way to the presidential nomination, defeating then-Vice President Richard M. Nixon by less than 115,000 popular votes and becoming the first president born in the 1900s, at age 43.

Senator Kennedy and his wife, Jackie, had already paid a visit to the area by the time he filed in March. The couple spent time on February 5, 1960, in northwest Indiana, including a tour of U.S. Steel in Gary.

Kennedy said the following during a press conference at the Hotel Gary that day: “If voters of Indiana do not love a candidate in May, neither they nor the nation is likely to love him in November.”

In April 1960, Kennedy visited several Indiana cities, including various stops on April 7 such as Madison County via the Anderson Municipal Airport. He visited the county courthouse, Eagles Lodge, the Pierce Governor plant, and rural and municipal locations in Alexandria. In all, more than 8,000 area residents saw THE LAKES MAGAZINE / NOVEMBER 2023 / TownePost.com

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the then-senator in that area.

The same day, Kennedy visited Lafayette, a city with which he was already familiar by way of a visit the previous year to Purdue University. Attending the Purdue-Notre Dame football game during the ‘59 visit, Kennedy told an inquiring reporter that he felt that as a guest of the president of Purdue, he should be rooting for that university’s team, but «as an honorary doctor from Notre Dame, I should be for them. But as a graduate of Harvard, I’m a poor judge of big-time college football!”

One memorable campaign stop took place in Richmond, Indiana, where the most notable aspect of what Kennedy said was that he didn’t say anything!

After landing at Richmond Municipal Airport on April 29, 1960, Kennedy visited the city’s downtown as well as its wellknown Earlham College. Unfortunately for him, the future president was struck with an attack of laryngitis and, arriving at Holy Family Catholic Church, was introduced by the staff member who delivered Kennedy’s prepared remarks as “the first presidential candidate in history who is speechless.”

The senator would return to Indiana’s state capitol on October

5 of that same year as part of a presidential campaign that included a stop at Anderson, where a bank had been robbed in nearby Edgewood the same morning. During his speech there, Kennedy jokingly predicted the headline: “Democrats arrive, bank robbed.”

JFK returned to the state capitol on October 13, 1962, for a rally at the Weir Cook Airport in Indianapolis in support of Indiana democratic candidates, and was joined by Governor Matthew Welsh and future U.S. Senator Birch Bayh Jr.

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Of course, within nine months of the Chicago event, Kennedy, who had served just two years and 10 months as chief executive, was shot to death in Dallas.

One lakes-area connection for Bayh relates to his son, future Indiana governor Evan Bayh, who attended Woodcraft Camp at Culver Military Academy in the mid-1960s.

John F. Kennedy himself had a few connections to that school.

Members of its Black Horse Troop rode in his inaugural parade in January 1961, and on March 25, 1963, Culver Military Academy cadet Philip Tovrea III joined Kennedy in dedicating

Across Indiana, schools were closed for several days, as were municipal and state offices and some businesses. Only churches seemed fully operational that day in the wake of the tragedy, as prayerful mourners filled pews.

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the assassination of President Lincoln.

In the wake of Kennedy’s death, Indiana Governor Matthew E. Welsh said that his “first reaction is one of shock and dismay followed by one of concern for the family of President Kennedy.

I am confident the people of the United States will rally to the support of President Johnson.”

The Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, well-known president of the University of Notre Dame, responded: “On behalf of the students, faculty members and the entire Notre Dame family, I wish to express to Mrs. Kennedy, to the children, and to the entire Kennedy family, our most profound sympathy on the sudden and tragic death of the president.”

“There is nothing I can say that would convey my feelings of loss and tragedy both to the president’s family and to the nation,” said U.S. Senator Birch Bayh Jr.

unnamed bridge. When Monsignor John N. Dudine suggested that the Kentucky legislature name the new bridge for President Kennedy, Kentucky Governor Bert T. Combs announced widespread agreement and the name changed.

Among notable Hoosier-area memorials to the late president was the six-lane bridge across the Ohio River connecting Louisville, Kentucky, and Jeffersonville, Indiana, christened the John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge. Construction had started in the spring of 1961 and work completed in late 1963 on the as-yet

Any consideration of President Kennedy and Indiana would be remiss not to mention one of the most famous speeches in U.S. history, delivered by the late president’s brother, Senator Robert F. Kennedy.

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The younger Kennedy, running for the presidential nomination of the democratic party, was scheduled to deliver a speech at the Broadway Christian Center at 17th and Broadway streets, a majority-black neighborhood in Indianapolis, on April 4, 1968.

That fateful night saw rioting across the country in the wake of news of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. earlier that day.

Kennedy was preparing to address the audience when news of the assassination hit, and he instead delivered impromptu remarks, credited by many with helping to quell the widespread violence that struck many U.S. cities, in the Hoosier capitol that night.

Kennedy began: “I have bad news for you, for all of our fellow citizens, and people who love peace all over the world, and that is that Martin Luther King was shot and killed tonight. Martin Luther King dedicated his life to love and to justice for his fellow human beings, and he died because of that effort.”

Kennedy recalled to the horrified crowd his own brother’s assassination, adding, “but we have to make an effort in the United States, we have to make an effort to understand, to go beyond these rather difficult times.”

Just two months later, Robert Kennedy himself would fall to an assassin’s bullet on June 6, 1968, though portions of his Indianapolis speech remain not only historically significant today, but perhaps prophetic and inspiring as well: “What we need in the United States is not division; what we need in the United States is not hatred; what we need in the United States is not violence or lawlessness, but love and wisdom, and compassion toward one another, and a feeling of justice toward those who still suffer within our country, whether they be white or they be black.”

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HEALING PATH FOR BACK TO BASICS OWNER JUANITA KETCHAM, A NATURAL APPROACH IS A NO-BRAINER Writer / Mike Dikos Photographer / Jubilee Edgell

Humans have always been plagued with misfortunes of health, both physical and mental. Sickness, injury and abnormal behavior have all prompted the desire for cures, or the need to be put back to that which is considered normal. Many early remedies that were used to maintain soundness of mind and body are considered quite horrific by today’s standards. The draining of blood to remove toxins. The burning of flesh to cure a skin disease. The drilling of a hole into the skull to remove demons. Luckily, today there are solutions through advancements in science and medicine that have benefited man’s ability to overcome many of the ailments and setbacks he had and still has to contend with.

Along with traditional methods, antidotes and therapies, there are those who prefer a more natural or basic approach to maintaining their health. It is known that a sensible diet, along with a positive outlook, can improve and maintain one’s physical health and mental well-being. Back to Basics in Knox is a place where one can learn and understand the benefits of healthy eating,

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Working with the herbalist, she learned about the supplements and diet that benefitted her the most, drastically improving her health and making the two-hour drive to the co-op well worth it.

However, as many good things come to an end, the co-op closed. With the desire to maintain this new lifestyle, along with the help of some divine intervention, Ketcham loaded up her green Ford Granada with coop items purchased at auction, and on June 1, 1987, Back to Basics was born on Main Street in downtown Knox.

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If someone has passion in what they do, then it’s not work.” It is easily recognizable from speaking with her that this truly is her passion.

The shelves at Back to Basics are stocked with all of the supplements necessary to put someone on the road to natural soundness of body as well as mind. Having undergone rigorous testing and inspection, they are of the highest quality and standards.

In addition to supplements, herbs and teas are also available. Many of these items are available for bulk purchase, thus providing savings for the consumer. Naturally, no pun intended, one can learn the benefits of these to the body as well.

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to man-made solutions. Natural salves and earthen clays can provide relief from irritations and wounds. Hemp products such as clothing and cords are available as an alternative to synthetics. At Back to Basics, one can learn how to help the outside of the body as well as the inside.

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Although semiretired, Ketcham is still available to assist customers down a natural path of life. Back to Basics is located at 1307 South Heaton Street, Suite A in the Knox Mall. For additional information, call 574772-5996.

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Andrews never expected this to be his calling in life, but that all changed in 2021 when he began experiencing severe pain all over his body.

A longtime professional truck driver, Andrews had to call his career quits due to the severity of the pain. As his career came to a screeching halt, he did not know where to turn.

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from walking,” he says. “I was diagnosed with gout arthritis and was prescribed heavy-duty prescription anti-inflammatory medications.”

Although he was hopeful, these medications led to side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, vertigo and blackouts. He then tried antibiotics as another potential solution. However, this came with its own list of complications, including issues with digestion and his immune system, as well as heavy nausea.

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The milk is certified organic grass-fed A2, never pasteurized, never homogenized, and without GMOs. You will also find raw sour cream, organic cheese, cage-free eggs, natural teas and a variety of juices. The product selection varies from week to week, based on customer demand and what is in season.

As you continue through the small but fully stocked side building, you will find natural pastas, facial creams, organic castor oils, and local produce. One of the most popular skin-care items comes from the brand Dr. Squatch. Andrews inspects the ingredients of all products to ensure he can educate his customers, so they can decide what will best meet their health needs.

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Aside from natural goods, Andrews is a representative for Activation Products. This allows him to combine natural medical products in addition to nutritional items.

“What I went through I would not wish on my worst enemy,” he says. “I opened up my heart and increased my empathy towards others that cannot get any help from our conventional medical facilities.

You are your own best doctor. I teach people that they can revert their body back to repairing and healing itself once again, the way God intended it to.”

Aside from the co-op, Andrews is back to doing what he loves as a part-time driver. He will take people around the region to wherever they need to go. This gives him a chance to connect with the community, and spread his passion for natural health and wellness. Andrews says it is not an easy journey, and it took a lot of work for him to understand the benefits of healing naturally versus taking prescribed drugs. However, he says he has never felt better.

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He loves sharing his story and hearing others’ stories of healing, which happens once a month at a local gathering right at his home. It is free and open to the public, and people can gather, encourage each other and learn a thing or two.

If you are looking to improve your health, or simply want to know where your food is coming from, consider joining The Healthy Homestead coop for only $25 a year. Mike and Lisa Andrews look forward to walking with you on your journey.

“No one should have to do it alone,” Andrews says.

The Healthy Homestead is located at 19527 County Road 20 in Goshen. Call 574-696-9535 for more info. Follow them on Facebook for interesting posts and the latest information @TheHealthy-Homestead-Goshen.

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HELP ON THE WAY COMMUNITY SERVICES OF STARKE COUNTY SERVES RESIDENTS WITH DIGNITY Writer / Matt Keating Photographer / Jubilee Edgell

Cindy Benke, executive director of Community Services of Starke County (CSSC), says the array of programs the center offers has made a tremendous positive impact on the community.

“We offer the health equipment loan program, public transportation, food pantry, energy assistance, senior tax program, two senior nutrition sites, and the Salvation Army,” Benke says. “We also contract with over 100 other entities to give services to the community. The public transportation is run through Indiana Department of Transportation and KankakeeIroquois Regional Planning Commission.”

Benke notes that CSSC also provides transportation to anyone who needs it, for just about any reason.

“We even took a gentleman to the park to go fishing,” Benke says.

“Our slogan is, ‘You need a ride? We provide!’ There are many people who don’t have transportation who benefit from this. It is cost effective and simple. Just call and schedule a ride.”

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“Many people have health issues and need transportation to medical appointments,” Benke says. “They may not have any family to help them. We can provide the transportation they need to keep them healthy. Our food pantry provides much-needed nutrition to those in need. We are designed to be a three-day emergency supply. They actually receive more than that. They can receive assistance once per month.”

CSSC now has two satellite food sites. “One is in North Judson,” Benke says. “The other is in Hamlet. People in the southern part of the county can pick up food from the Methodist Church in North Judson on the third Monday of each month. People in the north part of the county can pick up food at the fairgrounds on the third Friday of the month. All three sites require you to call for an appointment.”

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The satellite sites are available from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on pickup days.

“People must call before the pickup day for an appointment,” Benke says.

Benke adds that people in need of food shouldn’t hesitate to contact them.

“The food we provide really helps those with children who don’t get school meals on the weekends, or seniors who are on a limited budget,” Benke says. “It also helps those who are working but struggling to make ends meet. It helps them get by until the next check.”

Benke notes that it is rewarding to help those in need.

“One story in particular really stands out,” she says. “We had a gentleman who was really down and out. He was living in a camper with no stove. He walked 10 miles on the hottest day of the year to get to us.

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The food pantry was already closed for the day, and we were about 15 minutes from closing the whole place. He was hungry and exhausted. He had been eating dog food for three days. He ran out and didn’t have anything to give his dogs. He cared more about the dogs than himself. We gave him

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“The program begins in November,” Benke says. “Those who received help last year should have gotten applications in the mail around mid-September. We will receive applications to distribute around mid-October. We will provide you with an application toward the end of October. We do not process the applications. We send them to Michigan City for processing.”

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attitude. This is why we do what we do. We are here to help the community in any way we possibly can. If we can’t help directly, we try to find resources that can help.”

Benke adds that they even provided him with some dog food.

“We then gave him a ride home,” Benke says. “He was so grateful and in tears. He hugged everyone and left with an optimistic

The energy assistance program helps people with utility bills through the winter.

“The senior program is wonderful,” Benke says. “It is mostly run through Northwest Indiana Community Action. We provide healthy, nutritious lunches for a suggested $3 donation. The meals are prepared by a gourmet chef from Meals on Wheels. They are so much better than what we used to receive prior to COVID.” Benke notes that socialization is as important to seniors as nutrition to keep them healthy.

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Benke notes that they get a lot of help from different community groups.

“We utilize several community resources,” Benke says. “We distribute an updated community resource book every two years.

I just want people to know they are not alone in their time of need. Times are tough and getting tougher all the time. Everyone needs someone to lean on, a hand up from time to time. Think of us as a friend with lots of resources. We are here to help the whole community, not just the elderly. If there is a need, we try to fill it.Recovering If we can’t, from an accident, we try to find someone who can. ” or injury can be a long illness

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November 14 is the joint senior center Thanksgiving dinner. December 9 is our annual bake sale at Bailey’s. December 11 and 20 is bingo as well. December 12 is the joint senior Christmas dinner. People can get involved by donating food or money.”

For more information on CSSC, located at 311 East Culver Road in Knox, call 574-772-7070 or visitcommunityservicesofstarkecounty.org.

“We always need donations for the food pantry,” Benke says. “We also accept donations for the general fund. Another way to get involved is to volunteer your time. We use volunteers at the front desk, in the food pantry and at both senior sites.

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EVERY MONDAY – Bingo – Doors open at 5p, Early Bird starts at 6p, and regular games start at 6:30p at the Koontz Lake Association Community building.

SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH – KLA Board Meeting at the KLA Clubhouse are the second Tuesday of the month. Meeting are open to the public and community support is needed! Come to a board meeting to see if you might be interested in helping as there are several positions available to be filled!

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NOVEMBER 23RD – 9a - Turkey Trot Enjoy a casual fun run/walk on a 5K or 1 mile route starting at the beach lodge. Be sure to bring along family, friends, and an at will donation for the Culver Food Pantry!

Maps and restrooms provided at the start/end of the race at the beach lodge. Run/walk starts at 9:00a so we advise arriving at 8:45a.

NOVEMBER 11TH – 9a – 4p – Craft show at the Knox VFW. There will be crafts, jewerly, boutique clothing, and a bake sale.

DECEMBER 2ND - 9a-3 p- Bass Lake Festival Christmas Marketplace @ BLPOA Building

NOVEMBER 23RD – 8:30a - Turkey Trot & Gobble Wobble 5K Fun Run and Walk at the Argos Community Park. Hosted by: Town of Argos NOVEMBER 24TH – 6p – 8p Christmas Cheer Visit from Santa, Christmas Caroling, Christmas Craft and more at Nickel Plate Square, Downtown Argos. Hosted by: Town of Argos

NOVEMBER 7TH – 6p - Koontz Lake Conservancy District (KLCD) Monthly Board Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Sewer District building located at 10625 E Prairie Ave in Koontz Lake and is open to the public. Interested parties may also join remotely by calling (240) 591-0378 and entering the code 385729# when prompted.

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