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One of the quirks of the English language is that it borrows words from other languages to fill its own vocabulary gaps. Some of these words are so common that
we don’t even think about it, like cookie, which is a slightly anglicized version of the Dutch word koekie. Others aren’t as common, but still appear in English dictionaries. Take concierge, for instance. This word refers to a
custodian or manager who is in charge of making sure that visitors are connected to and receive the services they need. Examples of a concierge include a bellhop at a hotel, a doorkeeper at an apartment complex, or even a butler at a mansion. The word also describes Ron Gibson’s business, Lakeshore Concierge Services. Gibson has always been familiar with the Lake Maxinkuckee area, thanks to spending weekends with his grandparents on the lake. After moving to Culver
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