Nature’s Quiz
Sponsored by Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site
1.
Sheep
2.
Dog
3.
Pigeon
4.
Mule
5.
Duck
6.
Cat
7.
Goat
8.
Pig
9.
Kitten
10.
Horse
11.
Mouse
12.
Puppy
13.
Cow
14.
Pony
15.
Colt
A. Spends most of its time in water
B. Produces cute fluffy pets
C. Hard to catch when greased
D. You see it and scream
E. Warm sweaters made from wool
F. Children’s baby sitter
G. Fun to watch - cute to play with
H. Quiet coo-ing barn bird
I. A boy’s best friend
J. A baby horse
K. One who loves to eat Mom’s flowers
L. Animal has a cross on its back
M. Little girls like to dress them as dolls
N. Very fast - pulls carts and buggies
O. Produces breakfast drink
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1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City, In. 46784
Phone: 1-260-854-3790
Match the animal to its description.
Solution in next issue.
The cabin in Wildflower Woods lies
nestled in 123 acres of fields, woods, and
formal gardens along the shores of Sylvan
Lake, near Rome City, Indiana.
Special Events in October 2013
Owl-oween Oct. 18-19, 5:30-8:30pm
Learn about bats, owls, coyotes and other
creatures that roam the woods. Dress in costume
to spend the evening collecting treats and
exploring the natural world. Staff will show guests
the amazing critters that call Wildflower Woods
home. Bring a flashlight! $3 per person
Answer from Last Issue:
Answers: 1-F, 2-B, 3-K, 4-G, 5-H, 6-A,
7-M, 8-D, 9-L, 10-I, 11-C, 12-E, 13-J
Woods & Garden: Free walk thru, open dawn to dusk
Museum Gift Shop: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5pm • Sunday 11am - 5pm
Museum-Cabin: Guided tours, hourly 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 5pm,
Adults $5 each.
13th Annual Fall Crafter’s Fair
The 13th Shipshewana’s Fall
Crafter’s Fair will be held October 3
through 5. Many crafters will be set
up, entertainers and muscians will be
performing and there will be an abundance of delicious food available to the
visitors of the festival. The festival is
set to start at 9 am, October 3.
The festival will be a tribute to the
crafting and old-fashioned culture in
the Shipshewana countryside. Quilters,
Send answers to Gene-Stratton Porter to be entered in
drawing for 2 tickets ($10.00 value) to tour Museum.
Fall Crafter’s Fair
Events
carvers, painters, cloggers, musicians
and crafters of all types will be providOct. 3-5 - Artisans & Crafters will be
ing entertainment and demonstrations
set up in tents west of the Blue
throughout the three-day period.
Gate Restaurant and throughThe focus on making this festival
out town.
a time for families comes from Ship• Classic John Deere tractors
shewana’s, as well as the surrounding
on display.
communities’, focus on these val• Old-fashioned harvest demonstraues. There will be events for all ages
tions, including threshing.
and tastes.
• Live entertainment, including gospel
Hometown Treasure photo
and folk musicians entertaining
throughout the three day event.
• Kids’ activities, including face painting, balloon artist, mini-train rides,
and an extensive petting zoo.
• Old-fashioned apple butter making.
• Daily prize drawings.
There is no admission or parking fee.
The Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 · pg 7