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Campgrounds Continued Trading Post...cont. from previous page. that question, both John and Jesslyn laughed and Jesslyn stated, “Oh goodness, we only work about forty hours a week in the winter, which is good.” After John stated, “That compares favorably to the ninety hours a week that they work during the summer.” Jesslyn went on to describe their winter work. In a nut shell, the Senecals work on marketing, ordering inventory for both their store and their fleet of canoes and kayaks, they work on updating and enhancing their reservation system as well as their website and they also attend trade shows and professional paddlesports association meetings. Winter also requires a trip to Wenonah, Minnesota to pick up a trailerload of new canoes. Summer hours at the Trading Post (May 25 – September 3) are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 am to 6 pm, Tuesday 9 am to 8 pm, Friday 8 am to 8 pm, Saturday 7 am to 8 pm and Sunday 7 am to 7 pm. Fall hours at the Trading Post (September 4 – October 21) are Monday – Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, Friday 9 am to 8 pm, Saturday 8 am to 8 pm and Sunday 8 am to 6 pm. Whether you call or stop by the Trading Post you’ll be welcomed by a premium well-trained staff exuding professionalism and exhibiting excellent customer service. You may reach the Trading Post at 260-367-2493 or visit their website www.tradingpostcanoe.com. • Quality Repairs of all makes and models • 28 years of experience. Most RV parts available. • Selection of towable rental units available Marlin and Norma Lehman 66175 E. County Line Road Millersburg, IN 46543 VM: 574-642-1163 • Fax: 574-642-3394 Rupert’s Resort & Campground 3408 W Shore Dr, Elkhart • 574-546-2657 • rupertsresortcampground.com Game Room, Pool Tables Tent & RV avg $ 25 night 5495W 760N, Orland • 260-833-3902 • manapogo.com Manapogo Park Shuffleboard, Baseball, Banana Bikes, Video Arcade Tent & RV avg $ 37 night KOA Kampground 52867 SR 13, Middlebury • 574-825-5932 • koa.com/campgrounds/elkhart-co Bike Rentals Contact for rates Pokagon State Park 450 Lane 100, Lake James, Angola, IN • 260-833-2012 • camp.in.gov Bike Trails, Horse Riding Contact for rates Atwood Lake Campground 0655 E 800 S • Wolcottville, IN • 260-854-3079 • www.atwoodlakecampground.com Free Wi-Fi, Clubhouse, Game Room, Sunday Church Service Tent & RV avg $ 2250 night Indiana Lakes Campground 6460 S 075 E • Wolcottville, IN • 260-854-4215 • www.indianlakescampground.com Game Room, Golf Cart Rental, Bike Rental, Snack Bar RV $3495 night Cabin avg. $8495 night Trading Post by the Numbers 2008 The year that the Senecals bought the Trading Post 8 The members in the Senecal family (including their two dogs Abby and Irish) John, Jesslyn, Whitney, Matthew, Dylan and Jonah. 250+ The amount of watercraft in the Trading Post fleet. 70 The amount of campsites available at the Trading Post. 250 The number of pounds of grass seed used to reseed the Trading Post campground in the fall. 1/4 mile The amount of water frontage contained in the Trading Post campground. 0 The amount of W-Fi availability at the Trading Post. (You’re there to relax. pg 18 · The Hometown Treasure · July ‘12 Leave the laptop at home.)