ABOVE: Cheryl Walker, left, of the Madriver Dulcimer Society, shares the background of a "marimbula" instrument with a New Carlisle family Saturday during the annual Maple Syrup Festival at Indian Lake State Park. The instrument, which has African roots, originated in the Caribbean Islands in the 19th century. BELOW:Perennial pancake flipper Phil Tracey of Lakeview served up flap jacks for some 300 diners before noon Saturday during the annual Maple Syrup Festival at Indian Lake State Park, which continues from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sunday

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