The Hometown Treasure August 2012 | Page 8

Spotlight ... cont. from prev. pg. passing by looking for my food”. He did appear to be hungry and not at all cautious of danger. An interesting moment captured in the memory of my mind, but an understandable behavior because of the surrounding conditions. Some animals are even eating the flowers from our yards. Like I mentioned when conditions are present like this, these critters are not at all picky in what they eat. They are just trying to survive. At the time of this writing we have had some decent amounts of rain. I am hopeful that this condition will improve our drought situation. I know that in some areas it is really going to be a struggle to even make a profit for this year’s crops, including our fruits and vegetables. This is the worst drought season that I have seen in my lifetime. Water and rain is an important factor in our everyday lives for many reasons and it affects us in so many ways. Despite the lack of rain, please continue to get outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer you. Telehandler 36’ or 42’ 24’ platform or 8’ basket Generators Just south of US Highway 20 on State Road 5 • Shipshewana, Indiana Tables & Chairs Lawn Aerators “Call us for all your rental needs.” 260-768-7775 Saturday, August 4 • 8am - 4pm Roy & Vonda’s Birthdays • Ice-Cream, Coffee, & Ice-Tea 30% Off 1 Item of Your Choice (In celebration of Vonda’s 30th Birthday) *Excludes closeout items Lots of other close-out items Come early, you may be surprised at what you find on display! We are closing Your Friend’s Closet Everything 50% Off Closeout Fabrics $2/yd. Register to win a gift certificate. Dinner for 2 from Frontier Steak House. 5 Gift certificates will be given away. pg 6 · The Hometown Treasure · August ‘12 Chris & Lorene Miller • VM 260-768-8071 3650 N SR 5 • Shipshewana, IN 46565