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The Casey Rotary Club toured the Rock Shop on Main Street in downtown Casey on Tuesday, following a presentation by owner Jeff Winnett at Tuesday’s Rotary Club meeting at Richards Farm. Pictured (l to r) in front of the World’s Largest Jigsaw Puzzle are Chris Snedeker, Jay Marwell, Teresa Winnett, Jeff Winnett, Marcy Mumford, Megan Peavler, Sharon Durham, Kurt Squires, Tom Daughhetee, and Brian Hancock.
Casey Rotary Club Meeting Held
The Casey Rotary Club toured the Rock Shop on Main Street in downtown Casey on Tuesday, following a presentation by owner Jeff Winnett at Tuesday’s Rotary Club meeting at Richards Farm. Pictured (l to r) in front of the World’s Largest Jigsaw Puzzle are Chris Snedeker, Jay Marwell, Teresa Winnett, Jeff Winnett, Marcy Mumford, Megan Peavler, Sharon Durham, Kurt Squires, Tom Daughhetee, and Brian Hancock.
Rock Shop owner Jeff Winnett (left) with Tuesday’s Rotary Club Program Chairman Jay Markwell (right). Jeff, his wife Teresa, and Allen and Vicki Keebler are the owners of the Rock Shop in downtown Casey. Jeff said that while their business is mainly tourist-driven, many locals take advantage of all the many items and activities that their shop has to offer. If you haven’t stopped in, the World’s Largest Jigsaw Puzzle is spectacular! Photo by Sharon Durham
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