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LaGrange County Extends $1.3 Million Loan To MEC The LaGrange County Council and LaGrange County Commissioners, in conjunction with the LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation and the Michiana Event Center (MEC), announced the closing of a loan from the newly created LaGrange County Revolving Loan Fund to the Michiana Event Center. A loan of up to $1.3 million dollars was approved at a joint meeting of the LaGrange County Commissioners and LaGrange County Council on August 9, 2012 for the MEC. The funds will be used to purchase the building they are operating in and are currently leasing, as well as to purchase the surround- ing, approximately sixty-four acres, for future growth and expansion of the facility. The loan is interest bearing and is structured to be paid off in five years. The MEC plans to continue with improvements to the facility, including upgrades to the parking area, the interior of the building, and eventually a new facade as well. The MEC is a convention center used to host community events as well as trade shows, auctions and other special events. The MEC is located on State Road 9 in Howe, Indiana just south of the Indiana Toll Road. For more information visit their website at michianaevents.com. Parkview LaGrange Hospital Recognized The National Rural Health Association (IRHA) has recognized Parkview LaGrange Hospital for excellence in quality and patient satisfaction. The hospital is ranked as a top performer of more than 4000 general acute care hospitals in the nation by the iVantage Hospital Strength IndexTM rating system (HSI). This data-driven program is the first rating system in the country to include all rural providers – including critical access hospitals and is designed to recognize excellence across a broad spectrum of indicators relevant to hospital performance and patient care. Where You Find Exceptional Savings 1265 N SR 5 • Shipshewana, IN 46565 • Located on SR 5, just south of the World Famous Shipshewana Flea Market! Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 5:30pm • Sat. 7:30am - 4:00pm • Closed Sun. Bulk Foods for Every Day Use! Cold Cut Meats: Ham, Turkey Breasts, Roast Beef 75 Kinds of Cheese: Co-Jack, Muenster, Swiss, Cheddar, American, Colby, Pepper Jack, Many More! Milk, Eggs, Homestyle Noodles - made at E&S Sales! Baking: Spices, Nuts, Flour, Sugar, Cake Decorations, Dried Grain, Jams & Jellies, Snacks, Coffee Beans & much more! We have lots of produce, frozen fruit, ice-cream, fudge & beautiful hanging baskets! pg 8 · The Hometown Treasure · January ‘13