2014 Newton County Business Showcase

A Wednesday, September 24 2014

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STORE Downtown Kentland

219-474-5741 HRS: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5; Sat. 8:30-1

Gifts - Jewelry Clothes - Home Decor

Sharpe’s Department Store in downtown Kentland has been in business for over 100 years but it’s more than just a shop for local residents. It is a social hub, where people have gathered to meet and visit with friends for a number of years.Sharpe’s originally was opened as a clothing store. Marlene

Sondgerath worked for the store for 40 years, the last 22 as owner. Under her direction, the store expanded to offer a lot more items.“When I first came to work here, the store sold just clothes and

fabrics,” said Sondgerath. “I have brought a lot more gifts and useful items to the store.”Sharpe’s has a vast selection of gifts, pottery, candles, books,

wreaths, jewelry, Willow Tree collectibles, birdhouses, fabrics, notions, DMC Floss, handbags and ladies and children’s clothing.The store also features South Newton apparel and tuxedo rentals.“Sharpe’s has an old-fashioned department store feel,” said

Sondgerath. “We still use a cash register that is more than 90 years old. We feel that adds to the atmosphere of the store. We want people to stop by and visit or to just browse. You never know who you may run into.”Another big part of Sharpe’s is salesperson Jill Hardebeck, who

has been with the store for over 14 years.“We take a lot of pride in our display windows and each season

we are thinking of exciting ideas for decorating them,” added Sondgerath. “Jill is always happy to help customers select a gift and we offer free gift wrapping. We are proud to be part of the Kentland downtown.”Sharpe’s is located at 119 N 3rd Street.

Sharpe’s Department Store is more than just a store

Above: The cash register at Sharpe’s that is over 90 years old. Below a cabi-net at the store filled with decorative items. PHOTOS by Gregory Myers

307 East Graham Street, Kentland, IN

219-474-3200

Flowers Gifts

• Cash & Carry Bouquets • Custom Arrangments • Special Events • Floral Gifts & Home Decor • Memory Stone & Stepping Stones

A splash of color, a flash of beauty, our artistic fresh floral arrangements are the perfect complement to any room or special event.

WE DELIVER TO: Kentland & the school, Brook, Morocco, Goodland, Earl Park, Fowler, Boswell, Oxford, Otterbein and Sheldon.

When you think of Twigs Flower and Gifts of Kentland, beautiful arrangements of flowers in creative and unique containers comes to mind.Kathy Deno opened Twigs

10-plus years ago and special-izes in custom, fresh and silk floral arrangements. The shop also offers gifts, candy and tuxedo renting.“When it comes to arrange-

ments, the vase or container is just as important as the flow-ers themselves,” said Deno. “It’s a piece of art to me and I always try to marry the right container to the right arrange-ment.”Other strengths of her busi-

ness include same day service, the use of upscale flowers and special seasonal themes.“During the holidays, we

deliver beautiful Christmas wreaths, grave blankets and pillows to the cemetery,” said Deno.

This year, Deno says the popular style for weddings is burlap and lace and she has all the necessary pieces to add lots of color in the bouquets.“What I am most proud of

is getting to know most of the people in area and their families,” added Deno. “I

know what they like in floral arrangements and containers and they have become like family to me.”Twigs Flower and Gifts is

located at 307 E. Graham Street on the square in Kent-land and can be contacted by calling 219-474-3200.

The main display window at Twigs Flower and Gifts. PHOTO by Gregory Myers

Need unique floral arrangements? Twigs got you covered

People’s Complete Building Center, 121 S. 3rd St.,Watseka, IL & Gleaner Lumber, 202 S. Main St., Grant Park, IL

102 S. 4th, Kentland, IN 219-474-5022

Stop in today and pick from our array of vibrant colors. Transform your bland walls into brilliant walls.

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While concrete is still one of its bester sell-ers, People’s Ready Mix & Complete Building Center in Kentland has grown to be a one-stop shop for a wide array of home improvement needs.People’s opened in Kentland in 1956 as just a

Ready Mix concrete distributor but later added lumber and plumbing to the list of its expand-ing inventory.“We still do sell a lot of Ready Mix concrete

but we also sell a lot of paint, windows and doors,” said People’s manager Ed Armold. “Our biggest strength is our personal service to customers. The customers come first to us. We have four employees here and they are all local so everyone knows everybody.”People’s has a state-of-the-art computerized

Ready Mix concrete batching facility and has upgraded its technology throughout the busi-ness.With a good variety of products and lumber,

People’s is focused on maintaining its quality of service to its loyal and potential new cus-tomers.People’s Ready Mix is located at 102 S. 4th

Street and has other locations in Watseka and Grant Park, Illinois

People’s Ready Mix & Complete Building Center: The place for all of your home improvement needs

People’s Ready Mix & Complete Building Center manager Ed Armold. PHOTO by Gregory Myers


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302 E. Dunlap St., Kentland, IN 219-474-5055 HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

FOOD KING

ONE STOP. So Many Choices!

We make grocery shopping easy with organized aisles, a great selection of your favorite foods, low prices and fast checkout. Stop in today!

Murphy’s Food King has a long and rich history as a grocery store in Kentland dating back to 1944.Charles and Dorothea Murphy

opened the Kentland IGA Super Market in front of the locker plant building on Graham Street. There were seven other grocery stores in town at the time.The store, however, was the

first to bring fresh produce to town, as trips were to made to Gary twice a week to resupply.On June 10, 1947 a fire

destroyed the grocery store and locker plant. A little over three months later the store reopened at a different location on Graham Street and would later be re-named Murphy’s Super Market.Charles and Dorothea retired

from active management in 1960 and the store was moved

to its present location on Dunlap Street. The store was now owned by Charles and Doro-thea’s son David Murphy and became Murphy’s Food King.In 1976, the store was remod-

eled and expanded with the

addition of two aisles.The store is presently operated

by Colleen Clifton, Shannon Hutsell and David Murphy and is in the midst of another reno-vation to ensure Murphy’s is a round for years to come.

Murphy’s has been meeting the area’s grocery needs since 1944

With 35 years of experience in caring for area residents’ vision needs, Optometrist Dr. Darrell Reed has literally seen it all.Dr. Reed began his practice in

Kentland with Dr. D.C Curtis in 1979. He is also available 24/7 for emergency eye care.Currently Dr. Reed’s office at

105 N. 3rd Street in Kentland is the only primary eye care facility in Newton and Benton counties.“What we strive for here is

to give our patients as much personalized care as possible,” stated Dr. Reed.Also working at the office

are Cindy Strayer and Sandra Smith.The office is open Monday,

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

A Leader in Quality Eye Care

• primary family eye care & exams • emergency eye care (24/7)

DR. DARRELL R. REED, Optometrist, Inc. 105 N. Third Street, Kentland, IN 47951

(219) 474-6334 Office Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.;

Closed Wed., Weekends & Major Holidays

from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.To contact the office, call 219-

474-6334.

Above: Pictured are some of the eyeglasses at Dr. Reed’s office in Kentland. Right: an award he earned in 2012. PHOTOS by Gregory Myers

A visionary: Dr. Reed a staple of the community since 1979

Dinner reservations are preferred To make a reservation, please call

219-474-6774 Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Dining 5:30pm - 9:00 pm CST Bar 5:30pm - Close CST

Private parties are available upon request www.oldcolonialinn.com

The Old Colonial Inn has been a landmark of downtown Kentland for over 50 years and with a grand reopening under new owners and some major renovations, the fine dining establishment is poised to be a part of the area’s history for many years to come.The Old Colonial is located

on the courthouse square and is the bottom floor of the old Hotel Kentland. It was re-vamped and reopened in April 2014 by Michael and Mara Davis and John and Kathy Cassidy, all of Kentland.“Our goal is to provide high

quality food and beverages in a comfortable, historic atmo-sphere,” said Mara. “We want our customers to feel a part of the continuing story of the restaurant.”While the name Old Colonial

is the same, the interior has been remodeled and all ser-vices upgraded.“We say it’s the same girl but

with a different skirt,” joked Mara. “It does have a new look and a fresh attitude.”While the restaurant does

have more of a modern feel

than previously, it is still full of history, especially local history.“We are surrounded by our

local history,” said Mara. “Step inside and it will wrap you up in its stories. Our building was built in 1894 as the Hotel Kentland, and it just keeps on going as the Old Colonial Inn.”The restaurant has a number

of mouth-watering entrees, but it also thrives on providing a fun atmosphere that customers can enjoy.“We are proud of our ability

to satisfy a need in our com-bined communities for a fine dining experience or as a ca-sual gathering spot for friends, families and neighbors to meet and enjoy some time together in a an upbeat and fun place,” said Mara. “Chances are good that you will see someone you know when you come visit.”The Old Colonial is opened

for dining Thursday through Saturday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. CST and the bar is open those same nights from 5:30 to close.The restaurant also has a

unique and interesting staff roster. The restaurant employs

A renovated Old Colonial Inn is making its own history in downtown Kentland

22 people, all part-time and all of them have other full-time jobs.

“From our cooks to our bar-tenders, we have a great group of interesting people that do

something else full-time,” added Mara. “We have a num-ber of South Newton teachers

that work here and its our goal to ensure they have fun while they are working here.”

Co-owner Mara Davis is shown with a number of Old Colonial employees in the restaurant’s bar. PHOTO by Gregory Myers


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www.agventuredm.com 800.933.0259 www.agventuredm.com 800.933.0259 www.agventuredm.com 800.933.0259

Starting out in 1983, AgVenture D&M of Kentland has grown to meet customer needs from Nebraska to Maryland and Wiscon-sin to Mississippi.AgVenture D&M was

established to retail corn, soybean and alfalfa seeds in north-west Indiana, central Illinois, western Ken-tucky and Tennessee.“Many customers

have continued to work with us from the time when we opened to now,” said AgVen-ture D&M owner and President Mike Davis.

AgVenture D&M has grown a lot since its opening in 1983

“We now have fami-lies at customers with two and three genera-tions that have done

business with us. That shows a lot of trust and multiple years of success.”

One of the company’s biggest strengths is its individualized service with specific business

and agronomic crop plans for customers so that the plans follow a complete profile

for success called the Maximum Profit Sys-tem. AgVenture D&M is known for consistent performance over a long period of time, which brings maximum profit and low cost per bushel to customers.Recently, AgVenture

D&M expanded its testing and evaluation system by adding ad-ditional equipment to its program. AgVenture D&M

operates independently within a large group of companies each serv-ing the needs of each distinct market area.

AgVenture D&M staff members (PHOTO submitted)

RM & R TREASURE

SHOP

TREASURE SHOP TOO

• Antiques • Tools & Outdoor Merchandise • Vintage Toys & Golden Books

• Tea Pots & Fine Glassware • Coca-Cola Collectables • Capodimonte Lamps

518 W 1300 S, Kentland, IN Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-5; Sun. 11-4

*Call for appointment when closed 765-490-0433

403 N. 7th St., Kentland, IN Days 9-5; Sun. 11-4

Shop 219-234-1095 Cell 219-863-5023

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.treasureshopsofkentland.weebly.com

You never know what kind of unique and interesting items you will find at one of the two Treasure Shops in the Kentland area and that is why customers have been frequenting the busi-ness since 2002.RM&R Treasure Shop was

opened in 2002 by Rose Daw-son, Marsha Mahan and Ron Dawson (RM&R) at 518 W 1300 S in rural Kentland.“Opening the shop was a life-

long dream,” said Mahan. “We had accumulated inventory for years before we ever opened our doors. We began with an inven-tory of dolls, books, collectibles, antiques and tools. What we didn’t have was room for furni-ture and that was a much asked for item. This is what prompted us to look for a place in town.”With the need to add more

room, Treasure Shop Too opened in 2007 in the old motel building. The shop stayed there over two years before tearing down that building and reopen-ing in June 2013 at their current location at 403 N 7th Street in

Treasure Shops of Kentland, a dream come true for owners

Marsha Mahan and Rose Dawson (PHOTO byGregory Myers)

Kentland.“Our biggest strength is our

commitment to our town and our visitors to supply unique and useful items at the best value we can offer,” added Mahan. “Very little of our inventory is actually ‘new’ but everything is new to the shop. We have a fairly fast turnover, so almost every day we bring in new items.”The shops don’t do consign-

ments, but they do look for and usually find almost anything their customers’ request.

“Furniture is our most asked for item and we enjoy looking for it at the best value avail-able,” added Mahan. “We are proud to be a part of Kentland. Meeting people that stop by off the highway (41) is wonderful and fun but making our repeat customers from the local area happy is what we strive for.”“We all have been friends

for over 40 years,” said Rose Dawson. “That really helps our business, because we know each other and we know what items the others like.”

Celebrating 25 Years Celebrating 25 Years OF CARE AND SERVICE OF CARE AND SERVICE

Enjoy the best of both worlds with the independence you want and the assistance you need at George Ade Memorial Health Care Center. We offer the following services to meet your health care needs… • Comfortable facility and skilled services to all 70 beds. • Each bed is Medicaid and Medicare covered. • Licensed and certified staff 24 hours a day. • Rehabilitation services: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy, each are

provided by licensed and trained professionals. • Supervised Dietary Program, along with special diets and meals that are ordered by the attending

physician for each resident. • Social Services to meet the residents and families needs as they enter the facility and through th eir stay.

For a tour, please contact Scott James or Brenda Johnson at 219-275-2531

George Ade Memorial Health Care Center 3623 E. SR 16, Brook, IN 47922

georgeade.org

Make the Right Move Make the Right Move

Front row: Melinda Adams, director of nursing; Debbie Sebring, nurse and Valerie Dawson, medical records. Back row: Jessica Williamson, social services; Patti Lewis, dietary manager; Scott James, administrator; Theresa Garrison, activities coordinator and Brenda Johnson, admission coordinator. PHOTO submitted

The George Ade Memorial Health Care Center has been a staple of Newton County for more than 54 years and continues to efficiently address the needs of the county’s residents.The facility first served the area

as a hospital and has now been in operation as a long-term care facility for the past 25 years.What makes the facility really

unique is it is one of the few remaining privately ran not-for-profit long-term care providers in the region.“A big part of our heritage is

our community atmosphere here,” said Director Scott James. “Of our 65 residents two-thirds of them are from right here in Newton County. The same can be said about our 93 staff members. It is extremely important to our service that our residents feel comfortable with the staff. Here, it’s like a big family and the people truly care about each other and take pride in what they do.”George Ade also provides phys-

ical and occupational therapy on an outpatient basis to anyone in the community. They are the only facility in Newton County to offer that service.“A lot of people don’t know

about the therapy we offer and tend to view us as just a nursing home,” said James. “We offer a lot more than people realize.”As for the future of the facil-

ity, James said the administra-tion and staff are focused on maintaining and improving the services they already have in

place.“We have updated a lot of our

technology and have gone to electronic charting,” said James. “It helps us streamline the data and important information and makes it more accessible for the physicians on a timely matter. It has been a big plus for us here.”

George Ade Memorial Health Care Center providing health care services for over 50 years


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Harmon’s Services & Electronics, Inc.

204 W. Main Street, Brook, IN

219-275-5844 Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning

www.harmonsinc.com

Harmon’s Services & Electron-ics, Inc also known as Harmon’s in Brook has been a family run busi-ness since 1971 putting a primary focus on service.

Over that time, Harmon’s has built an impeccable reputation as a plumbing, heating and air condi-tioning contractor for Newton and Jasper counties.

Dennis Harmon started working for his father, Donald Harmon, at the company when he was still in high school. After graduating from Ivy-Tech in 1974, he started work-ing full time for his father.

Dennis and his wife Sandra pur-chased the business in 1995 from Dennis’s father, changing the name from Harmon & Sons to Harmon’s Services & Electronics.

“As a family owned business, we take pride in doing the job right the first time,” said Sandra. “We can provide such knowledgeable and professional service because we have good long term employ-ees.”

Along with Dennis, who has been working at Harmon’s since June

1974, Sandra has been employed there since August 1979 and servicemen James Chamberlain and Hayden Mattocks have been working there since July 1986 and August 2010 respectively.

Harmon’s provides a retail location where customers can purchase plumbing, heating and air-conditioning repair parts and material, and someone is available to take your phone calls during the day. They are fully insured in the State of Indiana, Newton County and all of the surrounding towns.

Harmon’s offers Rheem Heating & Air-Conditioning equipment, as well as, Weil McLain Boilers. Service repair is offered on most brands of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning systems.

“We offer plumbing repairs from water leaks, drains, faucets, stools, water heaters and sump pumps, as well as new plumbing installa-tions,” said Sandra.

Harmon’s is opened Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 daily) and on Saturdays 7:30 a.m. to noon.

From left: James Chamberlain, Hayden Mattocks and Sandra and Dennis Harmon.

Harmon’s a family business since 1971

We do more than just detailing:

• Tires • Brakes • Oil Changes • Shock Absorbers • Struts • Batteries • CV Axles • Air & Fuel Filters • Headlights/Taillights

• Alternators • Belts/Hoses • Coil Springs

24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE and ROAD SERVICE

(219)863-0257

W HICKER ’ S C AR C ARE & W RECKER S ERVICE

154 N. Railroad St., Brook, IN 47922

(219) 863-0257

• Maintenance Packages • Wiper Blades • AND MORE!

Whickers Car Care in Brook can satisfy all you automobile needs from detailing to a full service garage and a 24/7 towing service.“This is a clean, one-stop shop.

Where else can you get detailed and serviced all at the same spot,” said owner Dorsey Whickers.Whickers opened in 2009 as a

detail shop and added the towing service a year later and grew eventually into a full service garage.The detailing aspect of the

shop is still a major strength, as Whickers offers full detailing with clay bar.“We are a local, user friendly

shop that uses NAPA parts from a local NAPA store,” said Whick-ers. “We truly support other local businesses.”Dave Gilbert of Brook joined

the Whickers team in 2013 as a mechanic.Some other key services Whick-

ers offers includes the selling of new tires and mount and balance

at the shop.“There is a lot to be proud of,”

said Whickers. “I appreciate being in business in a small com-munity, they have kept me going for the past five years. I truly thank not only this community, but also the entire county. I am

also very proud to have had my daughter’s business connected to my building for the past five years.”Whickers Car Care is located

at154 N. Railroad Street in Brook and can be reached at 219-865-0257.

Whickers Car Care: Your one-stop car shop

Dave Gilbert and Dorsey Whickers

Infinity Grain Systems INC.

219-275-2600 Brook, Indiana

CUSTOM GRAIN SYSTEM DESIGN FULL SERVICE, SALES & SUPPORT

QUALITY PRODUCTS F AMILY O WNED AND O PERATED S INCE 1995

With just a handful of tools, his relationship with area farmers and 15 years of experience, Reid Beever estab-lished Infinity Grain Systems in the fall of 1994.In 1995, Reid and his

wife Teresa purchased the GSI dealership from Indiana Farm Systems and bought the old lumberyard on Highway Street in Brook.As the market for on

site storage has in-creased, Infinity Grain has grown with the in-dustry. Today the com-pany employs over 15 people and has grown into a very successful and thriving business.Infinity Grain is fam-

ily owned and operated with Reid and Teresa’s

Infinity Grain Systems helping area farmers one bin at a time

son, Matt, serving as general manager.“We offer a full

service line to our customers,” said Matt. “From the in-house design to the construc-tion of the bin pads, storage bin and legs. Infinity Grain values the relationships that we have developed with our customers,

not only on the busi-ness side but person-ally too.”Infinity Grain is a

full service dealer (site design, concrete, millwright and tank construction) and of-fers a complete line of GSI products, exclu-sively.“We started with

nothing but a dream

and have become one of the largest GSI dealers in the Mid-west,” stated Reid. “Infinity Grain Sys-tems’ success is a result of good old hard work, honesty and dedication to every customer whether

they farm 500 acres or 5,000. We take great pride in our employ-ees and the quality of workmanship they provide. They are a very important part of our success.”Infinity Grain Sys-

tems and GSI will be

offering large early order discounts on many grain system products beginning in Mid-October 2014.Infinity Grain is lo-

cated at 400 S. High-way Street in Brook and can be reached at 219-275-2600.One of Infinity Grain Systems’ local grain bin setup.

Matt, Teresa and Reid Beever (PHOTOS by Gregory Myers)


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Native Grasses & Wild Flowers

Seed for All Government Programs

Lawn Seed, Pasture

For All Your Seed Needs Call Tom

Applegate’s Seed House

Office 219-275-3664 Cell 219-863-2136 76 E 700 S Rd., Brook, IN

www.applegatesseedhouse.com

After being in the seed business for 20 years, Tom Applegate went out on his own and started his own business in 2010. Four years later and Apple-gate’s Seed House of rural Brook is recog-nized and respected as one of the top seed businesses in the Mid-west.“There is a reason

for the following we have,” said Applegate. “We base our business on integrity and we conduct business the old way. My grandfa-ther was an old-time farmer and I think he would be real proud of what we are doing here.”

Applegate’s is anoth-er prime example of a family run and family orientated business. Tom and his wife Mary Ann run the business with help from their two sons Scott and Ja-son and grandchildren Kenny, Sam, Noah and Thomas.”Applegate’s is known

all over for its unique pasture blends and its ability to custom blend seeds for its custom-ers.“Native grasses and

wild flowers are our main sellers but we sell everything except for corn, soybean and garden seed,” said Tom. “The seed that we sell come from an

established farm and because of the qual-ity of seed, we have repeat customers from all over the country.”It’s not only the high

quality of seed that Applegate’s sell that has made the business venture successful, it has been the service and advice they pro-vide their customers.“I always say if you

buy seed with me, I come with it,” said Tom. “I am always available to answer questions and help anyway I can to put them on the right track.”

Right: Tom and Mary Ann Applegate.

Applegate’s Seed House: One of the top seed businesses in the Midwest

Morocco Branch Office of DeMotte State Bank Pictured above is the Morocco Branch Office of DeMotte State Bank located at 101 Main St. in Morocco. DeMotte State Bank has always had a strong commitment to community values. The staff of DSB is dedicated to providing the best-personalized service possible. We welcome you to come in and talk to our knowledgeable staff. PHOTO submitted

Ed’s Work Clothes & Sporting Goods

Guns • Ammo • Hunting • and More

Jeff Drinski Owner

9537 N. 300 W. Lake Village, IN 46349

219-697-3636 [email protected]

edsworkclothes.com

Ed’s Work Clothes & Sporting Goods of Lake Vil-lage owned by Jeff Drinski and assisted by Ron “Elk Dog” Dickey can satisfy all of your hunting needs and more.The shop has been in

business since 2000 and transitioned to feature more guns and ammunition six years ago.“We saw the trend coming,

so we transitioned into of-fering more sporting goods, but our guns have by far been the biggest sellers,” said Drinski. Drinski’s knowledge of

different guns and ammuni-tions, helps keep the prices low at Ed’s Work Clothes & Sporting Goods.“We can order anything,

that has been a big plus for us,” added Drinski. “If you don’t see it here, the chances are we can find it and order it for you, and it’s a short turn to get it.”

Ed’s Work Clothes & Sporting Goods also of-fers a number of different specials during hunting seasons.“Just come on in and see

what we have,” said Drin-

ski. “We also accept trades and purchase guns.”The store also has a web-

site (edsworkclothes.com) and sells through eBay, which has really expanded its customer base.

Hunting supplies, guns and more at Ed’s Work Clothes and Sporting Goods

Pictured are just a few of the guns available at Ed’s Work Clothes and Sporting Goods. PHOTO by Gregory Myers


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Native Grasses & Wild Flowers

Seed for All Government Programs

Lawn Seed, Pasture

For All Your Seed Needs Call Tom

Applegate’s Seed House

Office 219-275-3664 Cell 219-863-2136 76 E 700 S Rd., Brook, IN

www.applegatesseedhouse.com Office: (219) 285-2700 Cell: (219) 869-1777

[email protected] www.foundationhome-auto.com

217 East State St., P.O. Box 591,

Morocco, IN 47963

Shaun Wynn, Broker/Owner

Ryan Kindig, Associate Broker

Trisha Dowden, Office Manager

Foundation Real Estate & Insurance opened in Morocco in 2010 by owner Shaun Wynn and has grown to three employees in under four years.Trisha Dowden joined Foundation as the full time office manager and Ryan

Kindig is a sales associate. Wynn started selling real estate in 2004 before starting his own business in 2010.“Ryan and Trisha both offer a level of customer service that is superb,” said

Wynn.Foundation thrives off being a real estate agency that can also offer com-

plete insurance packages at the same location.“The biggest strength of our business is our ability to be your one-stop

shop,” said Wynn. “We offer buyer and seller representation, property man-agement services and a full line of property and casualty insurance products. We are members of the Greater Northwest Indiana Association of Realtors, which allows us to market our clients’ properties through the multiple listing service.”What makes Foundation unique from other real estate offices is its team

environment.“Any agent from the office can assist you with your transaction,” added

Wynn. “ We are Independent insurance agents and represent several com-panies such as Grange, Travelers, Celina, Progressive and many more. I am most proud of the support we receive from our community and custom-ers. Without them we would not have been able to open an office in my hometown during the current economical situation and not only sustain but continue to grow.”Foundation Real Estate & Insurance is located at 217 E. State Street in

Morocco and can be reached at 219-285-2700.

Foundation Real Estate & Insurance embraces team environment

From left: Trisha Dowden, office manager; Shaun Wynn, broker/owner and Ryan Kindig, sales associate. PHOTO by Gregory Myers

9541 N. 300 W. Lake Village, IN 46349

R ON D ICKEY www.elkdogmotors.com (219) 992-9131 Mon-Fri: 10-7 • Sat: 9-5

Elk Dog Motors in Lake Village has been in busi-ness since 1996 and has some of the best used car prices in Northwest Indiana.The company is owned by Ron Dickey, better

known as Elk Dog. Another key employee is Jeff Drinski.Elk Dog Motors offers “buy here, pay here” and

low down payment options. It also has a detailed website (elkddogmotors.com) with updated vehicles. All used cars and trucks are posted with pictures, prices and reviews.“We have quality used cars and trucks at low

prices,” stated Dickey. “We buy all of our cars from new car dealers, no auction junk here. We drive and inspect every vehicle before we sell them. You can buy with confidence from Elk Dog Motors.”Dickey has been involved in the automobile busi-

ness for the last 35 years.“We have a plethora of makes and models to

choose from,” said Dickey. “From almost new to exceptional values, and affordable dependable ve-hicles. Bring in your trade in for a price quote. You will find what we can offer for your trade-in beats most used car dealers. We stock plenty of SUVs, trucks, vans and compact, sporty and economical cars.”

Elk Dog Motors: Some of the best prices in northwest Indiana


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NEWTON COUNTY ENTERPRISE

BROOK REPORTER MOROCCO COURIER

219-474-5532 www.newtoncountyenterprise.com

Nearing its 150th year in existence, the Newton County Enterprise along with the Brook Reporter and Morocco Courier have seen a lot of changes in the past few months to get back on track to the journalism standard the paper has long been known for.General manager

Greg Perrotto has been based out of the Kentland office since April and previously was in charge of subscriptions, promo-tions and digital mar-keting for Kankakee Valley Publishing for the past three years. Also new to the

paper is managing editor Gregory My-ers, who joined the team in late June to help revamp the im-age and content of the publications.Longtime employee

Betty Long takes care of a lot of the day-to-day opera-tions and has helped ease the transition of the two new “Gregs.” She also handles all the legals and mans the front desk every-day.“As a community

newspaper, we un-derstand that it is

Newton County Enterprise excited about recent changes

our responsibility to highlight the local people and business-es in Newton Coun-ty. It’s something that Betty, Gregory and I take very seri-ously and we are ex-tremely excited to be able to reinvigorate these publications to meet the expecta-tions that our readers and advertisers de-

serve,” said Perrotto. “We have also ex-panded our coverage throughout the week with our redesigned website and online edition. “If you haven’t picked up a copy of the news-paper or stopped by our office to say hello lately, please do. I think you will be pleased with the

changes.”Readers may have

also noticed a num-ber of changes in the editions of the Enter-prise, the Brook Re-porter and Morocco Courier themselves.“One of our pri-

mary focuses was to increase the content of local news and include the entire county,” said Myers.

“We have established a great roster of col-umnists that include Mike Schoonveld, Mary Sainte, Jessica Nunemaker, Randy Pruden and Bill Bur-ton. We redesigned and increased the coverage of local sports, and have brought back some old favorites like the community calendar.

Also featured each week are a Pet of the Week and the Weekly Smile. We encourage our readers to submit information about what is happening in the county or write letters to the editor. We want our readers to be engaged.” The Newton County

Enterprise turns 150 in early February.

From left: Greg Perrotto, general manager; Bettly Long, legals and Gregory Myers, managing editor.

2014 Newton County Business Showcase

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