General Store to become 'Binky Commons'

HINCKLEY - Tired and dirty from a day's worth of renovation and wondering
just a bit why they purchased the 180-year-old building, Karl Kastl III and Tom Vanover said it all seems worth it when they find an artifact hidden in a wall or tucked away in a dusty corner of what wasonce Hinckley Township's General Store.  The business partners said it is these kinds of finds which renew their spirit for what most people would view as an overwhelming task.
The property, located in the heart of Hinckley on the corner of state Route 303
and Ridge Road, was purchased in February
by Vanover and Kastl, who are looking to turn it into space for several businesses and apartments.
"I think it remained vacant for so long because when you see the condition of the
building and think of bringing up to occupancy
level, to most people, the work would seem overwhelming," said Vanover.
"But I am a carpenter by trade and Tom and 

I could envision a future for this building .  As kids, we can remember this as a beverage store and a place where you could buy
a bottle of pop or an ice cream cone."
Karl, whose father, Karl, is the creator
of "Binky the Buzzard," the cartoon version of Hinckley's Buzzard Day Buzzard, said he and Tom have already had a sign made up for the

southwest side of the
building which reads, "Binky Commons" and will eventually list the businesses
housed in the building.
By the way, for those interested in being an occupant, drop the partners an email at Binky.Commons@gmail.com.

Read the rest of Chris Studor's story in The Post.