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Lakes James to float its antique boats

BY JENNIFER DECKER

jdecker@kpcnews.net LAKE JAMES — Designed as a fun event for Steuben County in paying homage to its 101 lakes, an antique boat show will once again be held this summer.

The Indiana Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will hold the annual Antique and Classic Boat and Antique Car Show Saturday, July 27 at the old Boat House Marine on Lake James near the Jimmerson Lake bridge. The show will run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The show’s purpose is show the classic boats and cars from the past. At the show, the public can talk to boat and car owners and their restoration efforts.

Mike McBride coordinates the show and said, “The boats are to show off as toys.”

And showing off it will be.

He will likely bring two of his boats to show. “I will probably have a Chris Craft deluxe, a 1949 I refinished. We’ll probably have another boat I co-own with Terry Archbold, Chicago Girl. As far as I know, Chicago Girl has never been out of Lake James,” McBride said.

“We’re going to have the same — antique boats, cars. We’ll have antique motors,” he said.

Last year’s show drew some 50 boaters, McBride said. There is a registration fee for those wishing to have their boats in the show.

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Nancy and Mike McBride are shown with their refinished 1952-model Chris Craft boat named the Nancy II last year. Mike is the organizer of Indiana Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society Show’s Lake James Classic, which will be held this year on Saturday, July 27, between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The antique boat and car show will be held at the old Boat House Marine on Lake James near the Jimmerson Lake bridge.

Boats on display will be wood and fiberglass and run in age from the 1940s to 1970s. The Michiana Antique Outboard Motor Club will have antique motors on display that power such maritime vessels.

A local antique car club will once again be included with all kinds of classics to See LAKE JAMES page 4

Welcome Spring has been sluggish this year, but the weather will soon be heating up and we can once again look forward to the official start of summer!

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Whether your summer fun is based at a lake, in a city or state park or in your own backyard, we hope you find this section full of ideas about how to make the most of your time with family and friends as you get ready for summer.

We welcome your feedback and ideas for future articles on the topic of summer fun in beautiful northeast Indiana.

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coincide with the transportation mode theme with boats.

In addition to antique boats, there will be members of the Angola Art Guild showcasing and selling their art. “Last year was the ďŹ rst year we had the Angola Art Guild. This year we’ll repeat that have more art,â€? he said.

Those interested in displaying their art are asked to call Steve Smith at 769-4271.

There will be food and beverages available and live music for entertainment.

For more information on the show, call McBride at 833-1853, by email at lakejamesmike@gmail.com, visit the antique classic boat society’s website at acbs.org. or lakejames.org.

The boat show’s sponsors are Dry Dock Marine Center, Lake James Association, Dave’s Lake Shack, TLA Signs and the Antique Boat Shoppe.

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Famous Hoosier author born 150 years ago

BY DENNIS NARTKER

dennisn@kpcnews.net ROME CITY — Maybe it’s the spectacular view of Sylvan Lake from her favorite room where she laid on a couch and dictated her stories to her secretary.

It’s the three massive stone fireplaces on the first floor, one she called her Friendship Fireplace because it’s made with a variety of stones collected from around the country.

Then there’s the oak wood floors, the early 20th century furnishings, the library room with hundreds of books including many of her novels and the family photographs.

Touring Gene Stratton-Porter’s two-story, 4,300-square-foot cabin on Sylvan Lake in Rome City reminds the visitor of a time in Hoosier history in the early 1900s when this beloved amateur naturalist, author, wildlife photographer and one the earliest women to form a movie studio and production company found her solitude in a somewhat wild part

of Noble County.

Gene Stratton-Porter was born Aug. 17, 1863 near Lagro, Ind., and died on Dec. 6, 1924. The Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site is not only celebrating the 150th anniversary of her birth this year, but also the 100th anniversary of her home on the site.

“Most of what you see belonged to her,” said site manager Dave Fox, who can tell visitors details about Stratton-Porter’s life and the historic site they won’t find in a book. The two-story coach house that has a gift store, room for gatherings and administrative offices rebuilt in 1998 with support from the Gene Stratton-Porter Society after the original coach house was lost in a fire. “It’s a perfect replica, and matches the log cabin,” said Fox. Stratton-Porter designed the home with the exterior walls made of Wisconsin cedar logs and local cherry wood was used to panel the entrance hall and dining room.

Furnishings are arranged and maintained as See AUTHOR page 6

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authentically as possible to reect her lifestyle, said Fox. Looking out the great window onto Sylvan Lake, Fox described how StrattonPorter relaxed on the couch in the room dictating her stories to her secretary seated at the wooden desk by the couch. Her husband Charles often sat in the rocker in the room criticizing her work.

Stratton-Porter wrote best-selling novels and columns for national magazines like McCall’s. She had an estimated 50 million readers around the world. She used her wealth and position to support the conservation of Limberlost swamp, originally 13,000 acres in Adams and Jay counties.

She built a house called Limberlost in Geneva near the swamp and stayed there until 1913, when she purchased 150 acres on Sylvan Lake and built a home for more privacy. The swamp was also being drained at that time.

Her works include 12 novels, 7 published nature studies, 3 books of poetry and children’s books. Eight of her novels

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• Noble County Community Fair at Noble County Community Fairgrounds in Kendallville — July 13-21

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• Cromwell Days — July 20

• Tri-State Bluegrass Festival at Noble County Community Fairgrounds in Kendallville — May 24-27

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Gene Stratton-Porter’s Cabin in Wildower Woods on the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site on Sylvan Lake in Rome City operated by the Indiana State Museum.

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The cabin in Wildower Woods and 20 acres of the original property are part of the 143-acre historic site. Approximately 23 acres was recently acquired northeast of the property. “Her cabin was one of the

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- Information from the Noble County Indiana Convention and Visitors Bureau, visitnoblecounty.com

• Fun on Sylvan in Rome City — July 6

ďŹ rst in the area to have a telephone and gas for cooking,â€? said Fox. A popular spring and summer feature of the property for visitors is the wildower garden Stratton-Porter designed. She planted 90 percent of the owers.

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Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site celebrates GSP’s 150th birthday

BY DENNIS NARTKER

dennisn@kpcnews.net ROME CITY — The Gene StrattonPorter State Historic Site, 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City, is celebrating Gene Stratton-Porter’s 150th birthday with several special events during the year.

Here is a list of the special events and activities: • Wildflower Walk & Brunch, Saturday, April 27, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Deadline for reservations for brunch has passed.

• Birding With Gene, May 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Naturalist led bird-watching hikes through Sower Woods, birding by kayak, tips on birding hotspots, leg banding and a craft. Call for reservations.

• Cabin Overnight, June 8-9, 7 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Limited to 10 guests. 18 years and older. Reservations by May 24. Explore the cabin from basement to attic, rarely seen artifacts, a guest author, one lucky guest win opportunity to spend night in Stratton-Porter’s bedroom. Snacks and catered breakfast. $100. Call for reservations.

• Moonlit Garden Tour, June 22, 8 to 10 p.m. Reservations by June 16. Does not include cabin tour. Tour formal gardens, music, wine and white-chocolate dipped strawberries.

• Star Gazing and Night Hike, July 13, 8:30 to 10:3 p.m. Visitors younger than 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Naturalist-led walk through Sower’s Woods to meet creatures of the night. Bring binoculars.

• Indiana Master Naturalist Course, Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m., July 18-Sept.

19. Offered in partnership with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Purdue Extension, Soil & Water Conservation and development councils. Contact the site for details.

• Barn Sale, Aug. 3-4, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fundraiser supporting programs at the site.

Call about renting space or donating items.

• Gene Stratton-Porter’s 150th Birthday Gala, Aug. 9, 6 to 7:30 p.m., film starts at 8 p.m. $75 per person, $10 per person for film only. Celebration will be at Embassy Theater in Fort Wayne. Cocktail reception and meet some of Stratton-Porter’s family.

Enjoy film “Laddie” and historic Embassy pipe organ.

• Chautauqua Days, Aug. 17, noon to 4 p.m. Tasty food, music, the Fort Wayne Photography Club, Plein Air Painters, nature writing, photo contests, classic automobiles, crafts and more.

• Wild Game Cookout, Sept. 14, 6 to 9 p.m. Everything from goose, deer, dove, fish and squirrel on the menu. Vegetarian dishes also. Wild game donated by local hunters.

• Owl-oween, Oct. 18, 19, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Learn about bats, owls, coyotes and other creatures that roam the woods. Dress in costume to collect treats and explore natural world. Bring a flashlight.

• Gene Stratton-Porter Autumn Tea, Nov. 9, noon to 4 p.m. Tea, lovingly-baked delicacies, music and a guest speaker.

Guided tour of cabin and formal gardens.

Bring appropriate walking shoes.

• A Dream of Beauty Holiday Walk, Dec. 7, 1 to 7 p.m. Cabin will be decorated according to Stratton-Porter’s description of Christmas 1917, which she called a Dream of Beauty. Visit Santa, live entertainment, holiday goodies, crafts, wagon rides.

For more details about these events and to make reservations, call the site at 854-3790 or email at www.genestratton-porter.com.

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Cookbook offers up tantilizing recipes NEW PALETINE, Ill. — Weber’s New Real Grilling, the sequel to Weber’s most popular cookbook ever, “Weber’s Real Grilling,� follows in the footsteps of its popular predecessor.

Written by New York Times best-selling author Jamie Purviance, Weber’s New Real Grilling takes a look back at how the grill itself has evolved from a nifty little gadget for grilling a burger or hot dog to a beloved showpiece with features and functions designed to help backyard chefs create four-star meals. “So much has changed in the world of grilling — from the grills we use to the wide range of accessories, like woks, pizza stones, and vegetable baskets — that allow people to use their grill for much more than a place to cook a hunk of meat,â€? says Purviance. “When I was ďŹ rst learning to grill, supermarkets in America didn’t carry ingredients like balsamic vinegar, Greek yogurt and chipotle peppers. Nowadays supermarkets are giving grillers a lot more options, and this book shows people how to make the most of these ingredients.â€?

The new cookbook has more than 200 recipes, three of which follow:

PORTERHOUSE STEAKS AND SMASHED POTATOES WITH GARLIC BUTTER Serves: 4 Prep time: 25 minutes Chilling time: about 1 hour Grilling time: 36–48 minutes Garlic butter ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened Âź cup ďŹ nely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves 1½ teaspoons ďŹ nely grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 large garlic cloves, minced or pushed through a press 1 teaspoon freshly ground four peppercorn blend Kosher salt 1½ pounds red potatoes, unpeeled, each about 2½ inches in diameter, cut in half Freshly ground black pepper 2 porterhouse steaks, each 1–1Âź pounds and about 1 inch thick, trimmed of

excess fat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons coarsely crushed mixed peppercorns 1. Combine the garlic butter ingredients, including ž teaspoon salt, and mash with a fork until well blended. Transfer to a small sheet of plastic wrap and roll into a log 1Ÿ to 1½ inches in diameter, enclosing the butter completely in the plastic wrap.

Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. (The butter can be prepared up to a day in advance and kept, wrapped, in the refrigerator. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before using.)

2. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F).

3. Place a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil (large enough to enclose the potatoes in a single layer) on a work surface. Place the potatoes, cut side up, on the foil. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Wrap the foil around the potatoes and crimp the edges to seal the packet completely. Place the packet over direct medium heat, close the lid, and cook until the potatoes are tender

when pierced with a fork, 30 to 40 minutes.

Transfer the potatoes to a heatproof bowl.

Add half of the garlic butter and coarsely smash the potatoes with a potato masher or a fork, leaving the potatoes chunky. Cover to keep warm.

4. Brush the steaks on both sides with the oil and season evenly with 2 teaspoons salt and the crushed peppercorns. Allow the steaks to stand at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before grilling.

5. Increase the temperature of the grill to high heat (450° to 550°F).

6. Grill the steaks over direct high heat, with the lid closed, until cooked to your desired doneness, 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare, turning once or twice.

Remove from the grill and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Cut the steaks across the grain and divide the slices among four plates. Dot the slices with the remaining garlic butter. Reheat the smashed potatoes, if necessary. Serve the steaks warm with the potatoes.

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©2013 Weber-Stephen Products LLC. Recipe from Weber’s New Real Grilling™

by Jamie Purviance. Used with permission.

More people are choosing gas grills when it comes to outdoor cooking, industry experts say.

And you don’t need to spend the children’s college funds to put a nice, shiny new grill on the back patio or deck.

BABY BACK RIBS WITH SPICY RUB AND MOLASSES BARBECUE SAUCE

Many lower-priced models sport some stainless steel trim, side burners and other amenities once found only on higher-priced grills.

Serves: 4 Prep time: 20 minutes Grilling time: 3¼–4¼ hours

RUB 2 tablespoons packed golden brown sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon prepared chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 racks baby back ribs, each 2–2½ pounds

SAUCE 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 yellow onion, 7–8 ounces, See RECIPES page 10

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There are many factors beyond cosmetics of a grill to take into consideration when shopping for a grill.

“The biggest thing is going to be is how much you’re going to be grilling,” said Melissa Metroff, manager of the Sears dealer store in Angola. “You’re not going to want to feed a family of six or eight and buy a tiny little grill.”

Basic grills might be great for cooking burgers and sausages, but if you are looking at cooking whole chickens, turkeys and other large cuts of meat on a regular basis, you might want to look big.

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“Even my big monster grill here now,” Metroff said, “that’s all stainless steel … is only 600 bucks.”

Metroff said people can get into a nice grill for about $300 to $400 that will suit many of their needs.

“A four-burner grill with an extra side burner will most suit about everybody’s needs.”

Beyond cost, people should look at things as how a manufacturer measures its cooking space, if it takes in consideration such things as side burners or searing burners in the overall space. Try to look for the main cooking area’s space and whether it will meet your needs.

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finely chopped 1 cup ketchup ¾ cup light molasses (not blackstrap) ½ cup beer, preferably lager ¼ cup cider vinegar 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1½ teaspoons mustard powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup beer, preferably lager 1. Combine the rub ingredients.

Using a dull knife, slide the tip under the membrane covering the back of each rack of ribs. Lift and loosen the membrane until you can pry it up, then grab a corner of it with a paper towel and pull it off. Season the racks all over with the rub, and allow them to stand at room temperature for 45 minutes before grilling.

2. Prepare the grill for indirect cooking over low heat (250° to 350°F).

3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until thickened, for 18

to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat.

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Fresh from the garden

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amyo@kpcnews.net Mother Nature feeds her children with fresh greens, sweet melons and ripe berries.

Northeastern Indiana soil can nurture a great variety of healthy produce and much of it can be grown in small personal plots or community gardens. Larger growers offer their fresh-picked goods at farmers markets.

Gardening isn’t easy, said Master Gardener Bob Cablk of Angola, but it can be fun.

“It has to be fun and you’ve got to get your hands dirty,” said Cablk, founder of Angola’s community garden near Commons Park.

“You have to be very vigilant in looking for pests and worms,” said Joyce Bell of Bell Gardens in Wolcottville. The easiest way to combat bugs and worms is to simply pick them off the leaves and fruits.

The same goes with hand-pulling weeds and watering. One must be engaged with a garden to produce a nice crop.

Strawberries, potatoes, herbs, melons, cucumbers, zuccini, green beans, tomatoes, green onions, sweet onions, beans, cabbage, peppers, kale, leeks, turnips — the list of fruits and vegetables that thrive during the midwestern growing season is vast.

“A nice batch of beans is delicious,” said Cablk. Once one has tasted a melon produced under Steuben County sunshine, the ones in the store pale pale in comparison, he said.

Bell Gardens offers some vegetables along with a wide variety of flowers, plants and perennials. The Bell family has grown produce for the past 30 years and Joyce

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Bob Cablk, organizer for the Angola Community Garden, pushes a manual cultivator in one of the plots near John Street in Angola.

Bell said it’s less expensive than buying it at the store “and it’s a lot better tasting.”

It may be easier for beginners to purchase already started plants, such as tomatoes, and plant them in mid-May when the the frosts end, as compared to starting from seed. There are numerous resources for those wishing to learn more about gardening, notably county Extension offices.

Around 20 people joined Cablk at the Angola community garden last year, and the number increases every year. Those interested can contact him at 665-5340.

In DeKalb County, the county commissioners OK’d the creation of a garden to help feed jail inmates and stock food pantries, manned by community service workers.

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olehman@kpcnews.net AUBURN — The inaugural event Discovering Historic Auburn provides an up close look at the city of Auburn’s treasures, providing visitors the opportunity to learn about the past and enjoy the present.

Set for Sunday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discovering Historic Auburn will take place downtown at Sixth and Jackson streets.

More than 40 local businesses will have booths set up for visitors to browse and shop.

Along Sixth and Jackson, area restaurants will provide samples of their cuisine. Local artists will display their goods at the Art Market on Sixth and Main, which includes photography, ceramics, paintings, sculptures and more.

The day also includes walking tours, entertainment and free admission to local museums.

Area museums will provide free admission from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Discovering Auburn’s official “passport,” available at the vendor site at Sixth and

Jackson streets. The passport will be published in KPC Media newspapers and will be available at the vendor site at the central hub of Sixth and Jackson streets.

The National Auto and Truck Museum, The National Military History Museum, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, and the Hoosier Air Museum all will provide free admission.

DART will provide transportation from downtown to the area museums.

At the grassy lot at Sixth and Jackson streets, local musicians will share their talent.

Local entertainment will be featured on the hour, ranging from folk, pop, bluegrass and Americana music.

Visitors can learn about historic Auburn on horse-drawn wagon tours provided by the DeKalb County Horseman’s Association.

Tours begin at the corner of Fifth and Main Street at the Old Thacher Auto Garage.

Each tour includes a local genealogy expert who will explain the city’s history to guests.

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Other events in DeKalb County this summer include:

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DeKalb County Historian John Bry also will lead walking tours throughout the downtown area. Tours will leave from Sixth and Main on the hour.

Guided tours of the Old Auburn Hotel, Willennar Genealogy Center and Eckhart Public Library also will be provided. Visitors to the Eckhart Public Library can also view the 46th annual Eckhart Public Library art show.

Visitors can also complete an architectural scavenger hunt to win a bicycle from Moe’s Bikes and More. The scavenger hunt will be printed in the The Star’s 100th anniversary edition.

Participants in the scavenger hunt will need to find architectural features in downtown Auburn. The scavenger hunt can be completed at anytime and must be returned to The Star booth at Sixth and Jackson to be entered in the drawing.

The event is sponsored by KPC Media Group and Downtown Auburn Business Association.

• Downtown Cruise-Ins around the Courthouse Square in Auburn — May 16, June 20, July 25, August 15, September 19, October 11 • CycleFest in Downtown Auburn — May 18 • Strawberries in the Park — June 19 from 10:30 a.m. to later.

All events take place in the grassy lot at Sixth and Jackson on May 11, 2013.

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Husband-and-wife team, Ryan and Fairen Frisinger, and long-time friend, Josh Ayers form this acoustic trio fuled by infectious melodies. Visit likelylovely.com.

• Ken Preston, noon.

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Mayfest to find Shipshewana ‘horsin’ around’ SHIPSHEWANA — Shipshewana’s annual spring celebration, Mayfest, is just around the corner, and event organizers are promising this Mayfest to be the best so far.

The annual celebration is scheduled to start on Friday, May 3 and runs through Saturday, May 4. The festival takes over the streets in downtown Shipshewana. This year’s theme is “Horsin’ Around in Shipshewana.”

According to Gary Zehr, executive director of the Shipshewana Retail Merchants Association, Mayfest first started in the 1970s as a way to kick off the annual tourist season. But the festival was also a gift to the town’s residents from the merchants.

Nowadays, the two-day festival is filled with floats, bands, cars and trucks as well as food. Most of the events, like the garden tractor pull and games, are geared to entertain every member of the family.

Festival events, like always, are free.

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grounds, but has since grown to take over downtown, and the crowds have followed.

“This community is fantastic, all working together, all working to support the festival,” said the Shipshewana Retail Merchants Association’s Sue Hendrickson.

“This year is going to be great.”

Mayfest kicks off early Friday morning with an 8:30 performance of the John Dudley magic show. Other Friday Mayfest highlights include a performance by the Westview band and choir at noon. The Heartstring Bluegrass band takes to the stage at 6 p.m. and Branded Bluegrass takes the stage at 7 p.m.

Saturday begins with a benefit pancake and sausage breakfast sponsored by the Marion Mennonite Church from 8-10 a.m.

The annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament also starts at 8 a.m.

One of Saturday’s highlights, the Mayfest parade takes to the streets at 10 a.m.

Zehr said last year’s parade was the biggest ever, with 90 units taking the street, but he hopes this year’s parade will be even bigger.

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“Since the theme is horsin’ around, we’re hope there will be more than 100 entries in the parade,” Zehr said.

Parade entrants will be divided by category and prizes will be handed out for best organizational unit, best commercial unit, best historical and classic vehicle, best children’s entry, best theme entry and best equestrian unit. With this year’s theme, those with carriages, rigs, wagons and buggies are invited to step off with the rest of the parade entrants.

Mayfest organizers have a full day of events scheduled for Saturday, including a cornhole tournament, a police dog

Other events in LaGrange County this summer include:

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Friday, July 26 • 7:30 PM Spike & the Bulldogs & Shifters Car Club presented by Alliance Industries

AUGUST Friday, August 2 • 7:30 PM Little Big Band

Friday, August 9 • 7:30 PM Choice presented by United Way of DeKalb County

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Camping can be inexpensive, fun way to relax

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JULY Friday, July 12 • 7:30 PM Friday, July 19 • 7:30 PM

• Shipshewana Quilt Festival — June 26-29

• Amishland & Lakes Bicycle Ride, beginning at The Howe School — August 2-4

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• Pumpkinvine Bike Ride, on the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail between Goshen, Middlebury and Shipshewana — June 15

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Friday, June 21 • 7:30 PM Summer Musical Theater

demonstration, a pony pull, a puppet show, face painting, radio controlled car races, and garden tractor pull. And there’s always plenty of food available.

Two live shows take to the stage again Saturday night. Aaron Stutzman takes the stage at 6 p.m., the group Livin’ Forgiven at 7 p.m. and Lena Mullet and Amos Raber perform at 8 p.m.

“The entertainment is always the highlight of Mayfest,” Zehr said. “We stick to our roots, bluegrass music and gospel.

That always draws a huge crowd.”

Because the festival is held the first weekend of May, the weather can be a bit of an issue.

“We’re just hoping it’s nice,” Zehr said.

For more information or to see a schedule of events, visit Shipshewana. com.

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Looking for a summer getaway that’s as inexpensive as it is entertaining? Try camping.

Whether you roll up to a camp site in a luxury recreational vehicle or a modest pop-up camper, or even with a primitive tent, camping can offer time away from the hustle and bustle of daily life with the option for as much or as little entertainment as you want — at a bottom dollar.

Paul Petrulis, Community Manager of Twin Mills Camping Resort in Howe, said that camping is a unique activity that gets you away from home and work in a different environment, at a place far enough away to relax but not so far you couldn’t return quickly in an emergency.

It’s a chance to reconnect.

“The draw of camping is, without question, family time,” said Petrulis.

“Camping is an opportunity to disconnect from reality. You don’t have your laptop, you’re not at your desk, your BlackBerry isn’t with you, you’re not connected 24-7.

It’s a way to spend time with family

without those distractions.”

And it’s affordable.

Petrulis said that after the economic downturn, camping became wildly more popular as a vacation destination because for $30-$40 a night, you can have a getaway with your family, compared to several hundred dollars at a hotel.

“We’re seeing a shift, from an industry perspective, to the ease of camping versus the headache of trying to get flights and rental cars and hotels for that one week of vacation,” Petrulis said.

And camping can offer many of the same activities that a more expensive vacation would.

Twin Mills, for example, has a heated pool and hot tub, a lake and river for swimming, boating and fishing, a ball field, an indoor activity room and rental pavilions, in addition to an activity director who plans events for campers. Or, campers can ignore it all and relax with the birds.

“The perception is camping is rustic and dirty, and that’s just not the case when you visit,” Petrulis said.

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But in order to make the experience stress-free and enjoyable, there are things campers should always remembers to bring.

Camping can involve a $100,000 motorhome, a travel trailer, a pop-up camper or tents of all shapes and sizes, so you’ll need to first decide what type of camping you’re interested in. Luxury RVs will offer much of the same amenities that a 5-star hotel room would, while a tent can offer you cover during a night’s sleep on the ground.

Whichever method you choose to camp in, Petrulis says there are essential items that you should always remember to bring to assure a fun and relaxing experience.

Petrulis said that if you’re driving in a motorhome or travel trailer, it is important to have the correct connections, including electrical cords, water and sewage hoses and connectors.

“That is, without question, one of the most frustrating things that our campers vent to us,” Petrulis said. “Either the hose isn’t long enough or they don’t have a certain coupler or the amperage isn’t right.

Whatever the case, be sure you know what your rig needs.”

For more basic campers who plan

to sleep under the stars in a tent, on the ground, Petrulis said it’s important to pack an air mattress for comfort and a blanket for warmth. Campers can overlook the middle-of-the-night temperature outdoors, and a cold night can make for a rough day, Petrulis said.

From there, Petrulis said because the grill will be the most likely place a camper will cook, it is important to bring anything the chef would use at home, to the camp site. That’s key whether you’re kicking back in an RV or unzipping the tent door, Petrulis said.

While most campgrounds will sell spatulas or grilling accessories, Petrulis said simply remembering to bring it ahead of time will make the experience that much better.

Another forget-me-not for campers should be children’s shoes or flip-flops, which Petrulis said are often forgotten and missed by campers. Children often enjoy running around the campground without shoes, but when nature attacks in the form of a minor cut or pavement burn, it can be agonizing.

“Something as simple as shoes can make or break an entire weekend,” Petrulis said.

With the right ingredients and the right mindset, camping can be an affordable. and wonderful alternative to the pricey vacations.

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