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Episode #958 - June 16th, 2017
Indiana has had a huge impact on the automotive industry over the years, second to only Detroit. Kelly traveled down to Silver Lake, Indiana to learn about a place that is making woodenware full of character and history. One of the places our Facebook friends told us we must go for ice cream is The Igloo in Silver Lake, IN.
Original Airdate: June 16, 2017

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    Indiana Historical Society
    Mark McNess, Linda Rippy More Information
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    Indiana has had a huge impact on the automotive industry over the years, second to only Detroit. There's a new traveling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society called "Auto Indiana" that was recently in Plymouth thanks to the Marshall County Historical Society and Museum. Mark McNess gave Rick a tour. Get more information including dates and locations for the exhibit here: www.indianahistory.org/HistoryonWheels Also find out about the Marshall County Museum here: www.mchistoricalsociety.org

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    1. Mark McNessHistory on Wheels CoordinatorIndiana Historical Society
    2. Linda RippyExecutive DirectorMarshall County Historical Society & Museum & Crossroads Center

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    Whetstone Woodenware
    John Whetstone More Information
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    Kelly traveled down to Silver Lake, Indiana to learn about a place that is making woodenware full of character and history. Owner John Whetstone shared part of the process and how he got started. Get more information here: www.whetstonewoodenware.com

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    1. John WhetstoneOwnerWhetstone Woodenware

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    The Igloo
    Marilyn McDonald More Information
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    One of the places our Facebook friends told us we must go for ice cream is The Igloo in Silver Lake, IN. Meeting owner Marilyn McDonald it was easy to see why. And the ice cream didn't disappoint either. www.iglooicecreamshop.com

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    1. Marilyn McDonaldOwnerThe Igloo

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