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14 Maria Sanderson
~ by Bob Gustin
18 Little Country Church
~ by Jeff Tryon
22 Artist Mark Schmidt
~ by Paige Langenderfer
26 Old Tools
~ by Paul Sackmann
30-31 Photos ~ by Monique Cagle *
34-35 Calendar of Events
36 Remembering McDonald’ s
~ by Julia Pearson
40 Youth Music Showcase
42 Field Notes: January Observations
~ by Jim Eagleman
48 Endangered Wildlife Art Contest
~ by Bob Gustin
50 Things Lost But Not Forgotten
~ by Mark Blackwell
52 Native Americans in Brown County
~ by Jeff Tryon
56-57 Services Directory
58 Winter in the Woods
~ by Paige Langenderfer
Cover:
State Park hikers Laura Beck and Connor Radenheimer
~ by Cindy Steele
* Monique Cagle, a Brown County artist, lives near Yellowwood State Forest, an area where she finds inspiration for her many branches of art. She began taking photos of the landscape around her to use the images for her paintings, and as her photographic eye improved, she went on to capture the story of her life in the country- the seasons, the animals, and the farm where she lives. Some of her art can be seen at < www. sleepycatstudio. com >.
Cindy Steele is the publisher and editor of this magazine. She sells and designs ads, sometimes writes, takes photos, and creates the layout. For fun, she likes to play the guitar or banjo and sing. Her new hobby is making mosaic tables.
Note From the Publisher
This definition came up when I Googled the word“ nostalgia”— a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
This issue is filled with nostalgia. A couple of the articles even have titles with“ Remembering” and“ Not Forgotten.”
Nostalgia is also the best way to describe my feelings after I ate breakfast at That Sandwich Place just before wrapping up this issue. Owner Larry Hawkins and his first, most faithful employee Jeni Moberly retired.
It was the last meal Larry hosted after a 45 year run with the restaurant.
Larry often talks about how lucky he was to have such a fun job. He was the best restaurant greeter I could ever imagine. He made everyone feel welcomed and seemed genuinely interested in their lives— sometimes following multiple generations. He had a story to share about many of the customers( including myself) that changed over time.
Of course, he had many stories to share about his good buddy Bob Knight, former basketball coach of Indiana University. That Sandwich Place is covered from top to bottom with Bob Knight memorabilia. Those of us who went to IU during the Knight heyday feel a longing for those days when we walk in the door.
Locals and visitors will miss Larry’ s friendly face at the register, but we will adjust with time. As Larry said,“ All good things must come to an end.”
The new owners Ron and Cheryl Ferguson will begin their journey at That Sandwich Place after a winter break. I wish them much prosperity.
— Cindy Steele •