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			 A short drive in any direction affords an 
			eyeful of beauty as trees and shrubs are awakening with shocks of 
			spring-green tipped trees and shrubbery, wide expanses filled with 
			vivid green grasses, patches of ground are hallowed in purple and 
			yellow blooms spreading over the country side. 
 To Lincoln's south, Elkhart merchants in the downtown have raked and 
			swept walkways and corners, sprucing up the charming downtown.
 
 Last weekend Severe weather threatened the annual Elkhart Spring 
			Fling. But merchants will still welcome you with shops in the 
			downtown open Wednesday through Saturday each week.
 
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You will find wonderful nostalgic and new trend treasures at the 
Wild Hare, Country Bumpkin, Bird Song and other shops. The new Illinois Products 
on the corner offers the best in foods and artistic products that are grown or 
made in Illinois; and everywhere you will find great prices and welcoming 
merchants and personable service.
 So enjoy a scenic trip through the country and put Elkhart as one of your places 
to stop a while.
 
[Jan Youngquist]  |