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Episode #1125 - August 27th, 2020
Have you ever fallen in love with something as a child and dreamed about one day having or building that thing? Well Mark Racop did dream and made that dream a reality. In Plymouth, Indiana there is an old gas station that has been restored to give us a look back in automotive history. Howard Park recently went through a major renovation. Krista had a chance to take a tour with Aaron Perri to find out about what went into all the features of Howard Park, and how they take sustainability into account.
Original Airdate: August 27, 2020

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    Fiberglass Freaks
    Mark Racop More Information
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    Have you ever fallen in love with something as a child and dreamed about one day having or building that thing? Well Mark Racop did dream and made that dream a reality. And what did he build? A BATMOBILE! Yes that right, a batmobile. What started as a project with some friends turned into a business where Mark and his team build certified batmobiles from the 60s show. We will take a tour of his shop to see how they do it. We will also find out about a Batman museum he hopes to open in the spring. Get more info here: www.FiberglassFreaks.com

    Guests

    1. Mark RacopOwner

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    Mobilgas Cars & Coffee
    Calvin Bailey, Dan Montgomery More Information
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    In Plymouth, Indiana there is an old gas station that has been restored to give us a look back in automotive history. That gas station is the home for a monthly event called “Mobilgas Cars & Coffee” bringing people who love vehicles that move together. This happens the first Saturday of the month from 7am – 11am. You can get more info here. https://www.facebook.com/mobilgascc

    Guests

    1. Calvin BaileyOwnerMobilgas Museum
    2. Dan MontgomeryMobilgas Cars & Coffee

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    Howard Park
    Krista Bailey, Aaron Perri More Information
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    Howard Park recently went through a major renovation. Krista had a chance to take a tour with Aaron Perri to find out about what went into all the features of Howard Park, and how they take sustainability into account. https://sbvpa.org/

    Guests

    1. Krista BaileyDirectorIU South Bend Center for a Sustainable Future
    2. Aaron PerriExecutive DirectorVenues, Parks & Arts, City of South Bend

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