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    Celebrating the Past

    Jul 12, 2019 3 minutes
    By Leslie C. McManus

    If you stop by the Mid-America Windmill Museum this month, be prepared to celebrate: The museum marks its 25th anniversary with festivities set for Saturday, July 20. The anniversary event will feature guest speakers, live music, food vendors, tours, and games for kids.

    Conceived as a regional tourist attraction by the Kendallville Local Development Corporation, the museum has more than delivered. “We’ve had visitors from 24 countries, four Canadian provinces and 49 states,” says Pam Younce, chairman of the museum’s marketing and promotions committee. “The only

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