Indian Lake for 3 BIG DAYS! 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Fri.-Sat.-Sun.(til5PMonSun.)

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1 Indian Lake for 3 BIG DAYS! Admission, Parking & Refreshments March 1, 2, 3, :00 AM to 8:00 PM Fri.-Sat.-Sun.(til5PMonSun.) THE BEST DEALS ON NEW AND USED BOATS ARE HERE! Indian Lake Marine Bud s Marine 843-BUDS Spend-A-Day Marina Trucks Cars SUVs ATVs MARK PEASE For your best deal, stop by and see Mark and Dan! Don t see what you re looking for? Let us know! 225 E. LAKE ST, LAKEVIEW AT THE LIGHT S.R. 33 & S.R MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-6 SATURDAY Celebrating our 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY NOW OPEN MON SAT 408 E Main 245SMain Bellefontaine The areas first unique all-in-one Salon & Day Spa. SERVICES OFFERED: Hair Cut, Color, Updo, Perms, Extensions and More Nails Manicure, Acrylic, Gelish Pedicures, Waxing, Dipping Powders, Organic Gel and Paraffin 826 St. Rt. 708, Stop in for our NEW all natural Pedi experience! Pamper yourself with our spacious, antibacterial, steel basins and hot stones. The new pedi bar allows you to select the all natural foot soak and scrub of your choice! Finish your experience with a hot towel wrap and the opportunity to add a hydration mask and or paraffin dip. Call now for your special pampering session! Jenny Kimbler, Sierra Harris, Ashley Jackson, Kayli Lewis and Carly Leiter are waiting to pamper you! (937)

2 2B BELLEFONTAINE EXAMINER Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Boat show dates back to 1955 open house BY THE BELLEFONTAINE EXAMINER STAFF According to a 1978 Bellefontaine Examiner article, a wellattended (1955) open house at a new building constructed by the former Schuler Marina was the forerunner of the annual tradition with all the marinas joining forces for a major exposition the next year. It was 1956 when the owners of the three primary marine dealers including Schuler and Spend-A-Day marinas and Major Marine banded together to attract thousands for a weekend-long display of the latest in water sports. One of its original organizers, the late William Bill Reed, who passed away in 2009, was a staple for more than five decades, greeting visitors and friends in the Spend-A-Day Marina showroom and serving up popcorn and conversation along with his late wife, Marjorie, said son Jim Reed just after his father passed away in He basically taught (everyone here) how to put on a successful boat show and we plan to continue that tradition. The elder Mr. Reed, like countless others, was drawn to the lake as a young boater and frequent visitor of the Million Dollar Playground. He played at the lake and stayed at the lake, said Mr. Reed of his father. In 1950, the late Mr. Reed opened a small boat rental operation in and envisioned Indian Lake becoming a water recreation destination. Three years later, he expanded the operation to include sales and service and constructed a new facility on Orchard Island. The old location was then dismantled brick by brick and relocated to the new facility, 9481 N. State Route 708, where it continues today. The Reed family has since acquired the former Major Marine, now known as Indian Lake Marine, at 457 E. Main St., Russells Point. See OPEN HOUSE on Page 3B NOW OPEN A pontoon boat moves on Indian Lake. Great Taste Never Goes Out of Style PHOTO EXAMINER FILE Trade-N-Post LLC Let your tax return get you on the road! Quality Used Cars Specializing in secondary financing, good or bad credit 2014 Ford Fusion 1.5L Eco Boost, Pwr windows locks/cruise LOW MILES! 2008 Ford Edge Heated Leather Seats! V6/FWDPower windows locks/cruise Seasonal Floral & Balloon Bouquets 180 S. MAIN LAKEVIEW LOCAL DELIVERY We are here for you, in the good times and the sad. OPEN: M F NOON 6 PM SAT BY APPT. DINE IN OR CARRY OUT 424 E. MAIN ST. RUSSELLS POINT Serving Indian Lake Since 1975 Welcome to the 63rd Annual Boat Show COUPON 2012 Ram liter/4x4/ Remote start/air Shocks in back MUST SEE! $250 TOWARDS the purchase of any vehicle or down payment Trade-N-Post LLC Expires Trade-N-Post BUINESS HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9-6 Sat Jeep Wrangler X 4x4/ Soft Top/Only 102,000 miles/v6 -Manual Six speed COUPON Twp. Rd. 87, Lakeview Corner of St. Rt. 235 & Duff Rd. Caring, Professional Service Making final arrangements for a loved one isn t easy. That s why compassion goes into everything we do. We are prepared to arrange any special requests you may have. n TRADITIONAL SERVICES n CREMATION SERVICES n ADVANCED PLANNING n MONUMENTS Honoring ALL Pre-Arranged Services from ANY Funeral Home OWNED & OPERATED BY RYAN A. SHOFFSTALL * TEASHA L. COOK-SHOFFSTALL *Licensed Funeral Director 205 S. MAIN, LAKEVIEW Main Chapel 115 N. MAIN, LAKEVIEW North Chapel CUSTOM JEWELRY DESIGNS 9101 State Route 117 Huntsville reneejamesjewelry.com

3 Open house Continued from Page 2B Indian Lake Marine joins Spend-A-Day Marina, 9481 State Route 708,, and Bud s Marine, 7189 County Road 38, along State Route 366 east of, for the show. The showrooms open daily at 10 a.m. and close Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. The Indian Lake Boat show is the annual spring event for the entire Indian Lake area. Boaters, campers, visitors, tourists, and residents look forward to this annual event which marks the beginning of spring activities in the area. The 2017 Indian Lake Boat show will feature excellent deals, good food, and meetings with old and new friends, according to Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce officials. Annually, boaters come to the Indian Lake Boat show and enjoy the fun and excitement of seeing the new and used boats on display. Snacks and prizes are available throughout the weekend and the boating fans love seeing the many new boats available from boat dealers at Indian Lake. The Indian Lake boat dealers and the Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce host the show. Boaters will be able to explore the best brands in the industry at each of the area's marine dealerships: Bud's Marine, Indian Lake Marine, and Spend-A-Day Marina. Check out names like Sea Ray, Sylvan, Bennington, Misty Harbor Pontoons, Sun Tracker, Bass Tracker, Lund, JC Tritoons, Manitou, Gillgetter, SunChaser, Crest, Tahoe, Yamaha Boats, Mercury motors, Honda motors, Yamaha Wave Runners, Yamaha motors and Suzuki motors.just to name a few. Find the best boating deals to start the eason on the water including fishing boats, sport boats, sport cruisers, pontoons and tritoons and a great selection of used boats, used run-abouts, used ski boats and used pontoons. Boaters also will find an expansive inventory of the topof-the-line boating safety equipment and the newest water tows and accessories including waterskis, tubes and towables, and wakeboards. The best selection and the best boating value are sure to be available at the Indian Lake Boat Show. Stop in at each dealership ss Boat Show Open House and celebrate the annual opening weekend of the Indian Lake boating season. THE AREA S LARGEST DEALER OF BOAT TRAILER TIRES We offer a complete line of Bridgestone Tires! BEST PRICES IN TOWN! Written warranty available upon request Wednesday, February 27, 2019 BELLEFONTAINE EXAMINER 3B Indian Lake born in 1860 In its original form, Indian Lake was a conglomeration of shallow natural lakes and marshes covering 640 acres in the northwest corner of Logan County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. A bulkhead was built on the Great Miami River in the 1850s to enlarge and deepen the lake area to create a water supply for the new Miami Canal. The work was completed in 1860 and the resulting Lewistown Reservoir covered more than 6,000 acres with 29 miles of shoreline. At the turn of the century, railroads had come into vogue and the canals were abandoned for more efficient transportation. No longer needed for canal commerce, Lewistown Reservoir was designated by the Ohio General Assembly in 1898 as a public recreation area known by its historic name, Indian Lake. Indian Lake quickly became a popular resort area with its numerous islands and untamed shoreline touted as a secluded wilderness paradise offering supreme hunting, shooting and relaxation. In the early 1900s, Indian Lake became a leading destination to exercise the intellect as well as the body. The traveling Chautauqua Assemblies that swept the East and Midwest came to Indian Lake s Orchard Island starting in These variety shows featured lectures and programs by a diverse roster of speakers and entertainers, including some famous and prominent figures such as the great orator William Jennings Bryant. Chautauqua drew such large crowds that a hotel and cottages were built on the island to accommodate out-of-town guests for the two-week gatherings in late July and early August. The village of Lakeview became a regularly scheduled stop in 1911 on the Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad, and the Ohio Electric Line provided service to the burgeoning lakeside community known as. The rail lines provided easy access to rural Indian Lake park from Lima, Columbus, Dayton and neighboring communities. With so much to attract visitors to the area by the early 1920s, local businessman Pappy Wilgus saw an opportunity he couldn t resist. Pappy and his son, French, built the Sandy Beach Amusement Park at to entertain the growing numbers of tourists. Sandy Beach Amusement Park opened on Decoration Day, The highlight of the park was the fabulous Minnewawa Dance Hall, billed as the best and largest in Ohio, featuring two bandstands and room for hundreds of couples. The Minnewawa drew all the most popular touring performers of the day, including the Rudy Vallee and Paul Whiteman orchestras. The park also offered all of the favorite amusement rides including a roller coaster, merry-go-round, ferris wheel, Blue Beard s castle, and Custer s car ride, along with a penny All of your Recreational Vehicles arcade, fun house, boat excursions and food concessions. One of the more unique attractions was the Old Mill Shoot, in which boat-like cars plunged down a roller coaster hill into a tank of water, soaking all aboard. A boardwalk spanned the lake to give swimmers access to nearby Sandy Beach Island, a popular bathing area offering slides and diving towers. See LAKE on Page 4B Body Repair & Paint Needs. Golf Carts TIRE LTD. STORE HOURS! Monday Friday 8AM 5PM CLOSED: SATURDAY & SUNDAY (937) GARFIELD AVE. 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4 4B BELLEFONTAINE EXAMINER Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Lake Continued from Page 3B As the Roaring 20s gave way to the Great Depression of the 1930s, Ohio s Million Dollar Playground at Indian Lake lost none of its currency. Couples still crowded the amusement park for dance marathons which rewarded the most persistent couples with coveted cash prizes. The winners of the 1931 National Endurance Dance Marathon held at the park reputedly danced for an astounding 1,922 hours! Sandy Beach Amusement Park s future looked rosy, but a disastrous fire in 1935 completely destroyed the Minnewawa dance hall, along with the wooden structures of the Old Mill Shoot, Custer Cars, Spa bathhouse and part of the roller coaster. A new park operator pumped $100,000 INDIAN LAKE CARQUEST 120 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKEVIEW LAKESIDE PRO BASS SHOP Fishing Hunting Boating Supplies Miniature Golf Corner of Duff Rd. & 235 Lakview, OH Sweet Treats Simply Delicious Donuts are our Specialty! We also have Cupcakes, Cookies, STOP IN AND ORDER YOUR FAVORITE ITEMS! Brownies, Cakes & More! into improvements in 1936, took over management of most of the concessions, and rebuilt the dance hall in an open-air garden style. The most famous Big Bands booked the elegant new Moonlight Terrace Gardens at Sandy Beach Amusement Park in their tours. The bands played on, and twirling couples continued to dance until the early 1950s. Indian Lake was officially designated one of the original Ohio State Parks under the jurisdiction of the new Ohio Department of Natural Resources in The original park office was located in, close to the hub of activity at the amusement park. The 1950s were a successful decade for both Sandy Beach Amusement Park and the new state park, as well as local business people who provided services to tourists. The celebration of Ohio s sesquicentennial in 1953 was a huge event at the lake, drawing crowds estimated at 100,000. These untroubled glory days couldn t last, however. The societal turmoil of the 1960s came to Indian Lake to pay annual visits starting July 4, Late that evening, rowdy patrons at the bars across the street from the amusement park sparked a riot that involved nearly 500 youths. The July 4th riot became an unfortunate tradition that plagued the community for a decade as the riots grew increasingly large and destructive each year. The riots dampened everyone s business during what should be one of the busiest weeks of the year. Indian Lake State Park s family campground was built in the mid-1960s across the lake from and the amusement park. The class-a campground was an immediate hit, and it brought a new audience to the area. Meanwhile, the quaint, old-fashioned Sandy Beach Amusement Park was renamed Indian Lake Playland in 1967, and it continued the struggle to compete with northwest Ohio s immensely popular new theme park, Cedar Point, for nearly a decade. Indian Lake Playland did not reopen on Decoration Day 1976, and a few years later, the rides and concessions were torn down. Today, Indian Lake State Park attracts nearly 1.5 million visitors each year with its top-notch campground, swimming and boating facilities. COME CHECK OUT OUR BOAT SHOW SPECIALS! Donut Shop & Bakery on the Lake, LLC 104 E. Main St., OH donutshopbakery@yahoo.com UniqueINDIAN LAKE MERCHANDISE T-shirts/Memorabilia/Crafts & More! OPEN: TUE SAT 10A 6P 115 E. LAKE ST. DOWNTOWN LAKEVIEW INDIAN LAKE OUTFITTERS LLC Release Your Inner Outdoors Safety first BY THE BELLEFONTAINE EXAMINER STAFF Thinking about warm weather gets water enthusiasts excited for the 2019 season and thinking about getting out on the lake. Here are some tips for making the trip more enjoyable as suggested by DiscoverBoating, which recommends review of boating safety rules before departures, no matter how much experience the boater has. 1. Be aware of the weather Check local reports and if darkening clouds, volatile and rough changing winds or sudden drops in temperature are noted, play it safe and get off the water. 2. Follow a pre-departure checklist Being prepared for any possibility on the water is the best way to make sure no boating safety rules or precautions have been overlooked or forgotten. 3. Use common sense Operate at safe speeds at all times and especially in crowded areas. Be alert at all times and steer clear of large vessels and watercraft that can be restricted in their abilities to stop or turn. Be respectful of buoys and other navigational aids, all of which have been placed to ensure your own safety. See SAFETY on Page 5B IT IS PROFESSIONAL PET GROOMING Your BUYING OR SELLING Let me put my experience to work for you! GET WHERE YOU NEEDTOBE. We also sell Pet Food! TIME. (937) St. Rt. 708, OH HEAD-TO-TOESalon Welcomes BECCA SHOUGH ADVANCED COSMETOLOGIST Now taking appointments! 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5 Safety Continued from Page 4B 4. Designate an assistant skipper One person on board should be familiar with all aspects of the boat s operations and general boating safety. In the event the primary navigator is injured or incapacitated in any way, this will make it possible to get back to shore safely. 5. Avoid alcohol The probability of being involved in a boating accident doubles when alcohol is involved. Studies have shown that the effects of alcohol are exacerbated by sun and wind. 6. Learn to swim Local organizations, such as the American Red Cross and others, offer training for all ages and abilities. Check to see what classes are offered in your area. 7. Take a boating course Beginning boaters and experienced experts alike need to be familiar with the boating safety rules of operation. Boater education requirements vary by state. Ohio s Boater Safety Education Program, based on the Ohio Boating Education Course manual, is now available for completion online at urse.html. 8. Consider a free vessel safety check Take advantage of a free vessel safety check from the U.S. Coast Guard, which offers them locally periodically. Virtual online safety checks are also offered. n INDIAN LAKE NOTES Indian Lake is the place to be with a variety of events scheduled throughout the year as follows: 50 Years of Indian Lake with the Cowsills March 9, Indian Lake High School Polar Bear Plunge March 9 ILDC Maple Syrup Festival March 16, 17 Cabin Fever steak and lobster dinner, fireworks auction April 13 Spring Fling 5K May 11 Fireworks Fund Ride June 8 Kids Fishing Derby June 8 St. Mary of the Woods Festival June 14, 15 Indian Lake s Got Talent auditions June 15 Art League s Art on the Beach June 21, 22 Turkeyfoot Hospice Parade June 22 Lakeview Car & Craft Show June 29 J.R. Memorial Cruise For a Cure June 29 Friends Serving Friends golf outing June 30 Beach Spectacular and Fireworks July 6 Putt Around the Lake July 13 Vintage Boats and Auto show July 20 Light up the Lake Christmas in July July 27 Harborfest Aug. 3 Party at the Beach Aug. 10 Enjoy the Boat Show Wednesday, February 27, 2019 BELLEFONTAINE EXAMINER 5B Nashville Hitmakers Aug. 17 State Park Duck Blind Drawing Aug. 17 Ring of Fire Sept. 1 Indian Lake Fireworks golf outing Sept. 14 Fall Festival Sept Indian Lake State Park Halloween Campout Oct. 19 Christmas Tree Lighting at Sandy Beach Bridge Dec. 1 Lakeview Christmas Dec. 7 Indian Lake Chamber Annual Dinner Dec. 10 LOGAN COUNTY LIBRARIES LAKEVIEW BRANCH 130 North Main St. (937) MARCIA LINCH -LIBRARIAN OPEN: Monday & Wednesday 3 6 p.m. Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 a.m. - Noon & 1 5 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. N Friday & Sunday Closed Stop in and check us out! LAKEVIEW MEADOWS A Manufactured Home Community FOR SALE * LEASE * RENT Singles * Doubles * Swimming Pool Fishing Pond RV/Boat Storage NO LOT RENT UNTIL JULY! w/home PURCHASE BEFORE MARCH 31ST CALL FOR MORE DETAILS (937) Duff Rd., Lakeview, OH Expect the Best Carry-Out & Delivery HOME OF THE 18 X 26 SHEET PIZZA 302 W. Main H LT AUTOMOTIVE FOR THE BEST IN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS (937) FACTORY MAINTENANCE SERVICES (OIL CHANGES, TRANSMISSION FLUSHES, COOLANT FLUSHES, ETC.) COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS TUNE-UPS BRAKES/TIRE REPAIR ALL A/C REPAIRS Local shuttle to and from if needed! COMING SOON THE LAUREL 1,374 SQ. FT, 2 BR & 2 BATH FEATURED COTTAGE HOME HELMUTH QUALITY BARNS Melissa Bosley Jacqueline Shoffner Shari Stevens POLE BARNS & STORAGE SHEDS built to fit YouR needs. H INDIAN LAKE ROLLARENA Skate Rentals In-line & Roller Schedule: Tues. 6:00 8:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 2:00 4:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7:00 10:30 p.m. 330 Taylor Ave. (937) WHY WAIT GET INTO YOUR Beach Body CALL US ABOUT OUR BIRTHDAY PARTY AND EVENT PACKAGES Art Rausch Chris Blosser S. Main St. Suite 3 Lakeview, OH therealtypasskey.com Jill Kelsey Pat Brown We have the key to your new home. NOW! Fit You Call Now FOR MORE INFO! All Display Barns Marked Down! We also install metal roofing on homes and buildings. Call for AN estimate. (937) U.S. rt. 68 north (888) Rushsylvania, oh H CLASS SCHEDULE Personal fitness training sessions Available!