CONTENTS

8 KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS: THE EDDY FAMILY

13 VISIT OUR SPECIAL ONLINE APPAREL STORE AND ORDER YOUR SHAWNEE LIFE GEAR BY SUNDAY, MARCH 19TH! YOUR ORDERS WILL BE DELIVERED TO YOU BY THE VERY BEGINNING OF APRIL!

6 FROM DIANE’S DESK

A message from the publisher, Diane Schoonover.

10 TALK OF THE TOWN

Meet a local chef who loves infusing his heritage with his food.

18 SAVVY SPACES

Inspiration abounds as we highlight interior design ideas, curb appeal strategies, and explain how to make your house feel like a home.

21 LIVING THE SHAWNEE LIFE?

A submission by a reader prompts us to reflect on the way in which we live our life.

25 MERCY MATTERS

Learn how Mercy Health provides high-quality hometown care.

26 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Our sponsors have the opportunity to share who they are and how their business works.

29 CENOVUS SAYS

Get the latest news from Lima Refinery and learn how Cenovus is reducing environmental impacts, leveraging new technology, and contributing to our community.

16 MAKING A MARK: BELLA ETZKORN IS TRULY MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

30 FINANCIAL FOCUS

Securities, Real Estate, Tax Planning. We bring the sharpest minds with their practical advice of how to strategically invest your capital to meet you family’s goals.

31 DISH-CUSSIONS

What’s cooking in Shawnee? This is where you will discover a delicious recipe and the story behind the dish and the chef!

32 TRAVEL TALES

Vicariously travel with our readers to destinations, near and far.

34 AMAZING ACHIEVERS

Our Junior Writers and special school correspondents share stories about successful students, athletes, or events in local schools

37 PRECIOUS PETS

Everyone loves to share stories about their pets. Find out how many people tend to treat them like another member of the family.

39 WELCOME WAGON

New people are always moving into Shawnee... meet them here!