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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.)