The Hometown Treasure October 2013

Photo by Justin Geigley October 2013 • Vol. 14 Num. 10 Serving Seniors Postal Patrons P.O. Box 70 Shipshewana, IN 46565 The Hometown Treasure Permit No. 22 Topeka, IN U.S. Postage Pd. Prsrt Std

Sponsored by the Topeka Area Chamber of Commerce. Thursday, October 31, 2013 Topeka Elementary Gymnasium 1st, 2nd, & 3rd prizes in all categories. Grand prize for best costume over all! 5:30pm - Doors Open 5:30 - 6pm - Games 6:15pm - Costume Judging Free Candy sponsored by local businesses. Trick or Treat Trick or Treat Trick or Treat OCTOBER 31 • 7-9 PM TOPEKA Be safe! BRING A PARENT AND A FLASHLIGHT! Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13

Soccer Girls Win NECC Tourney by Jerry Hostetler Te Westview girls soccer team all three of her goals late in the second captured the Northeast Corner Confer- half. Also fnding the back of the net ence tournament crown on Saturday, for the Warriors were, Amiah May and September 21 with a convincing 6-0 Tori Oesch. Sid Byrkett, Taryn Pruitt win over Angola. Sophomore Riley and Hochstetler recorded assists. Hochstetler tallied the frst goal for the Tis marked the ffth consecutive Warriors halfway into the frst half and year that Jon Jantzi’s Lady Wa`rriors Monthly Feature Serving Seniors .................................28-33 Westview never looked back. soccer team has won the NECC Tourna- Steph Mowery converted a hat ment Championship. Cover photo is of the Maxine Burkhart with her trick (three goals in one game) scoring great granddaughter Kate Mauck. Table of Contents Columns Healthy Hearts, Healthy Homes ........5 Recipe .................................................23 Smart Choices ....................................19 Spiritual Treasures ............................17 Spotlight on Nature ..........................47 Contests & Puzzles Clueless Crossword .............................8 Coloring Contest ...............................24 Drawing Contest ................................25 Gold Coin Contest .............................25 Mystery Farm Contest ......................54 Nature’s Quiz .......................................7 Word Search .........................................9 Everything Else Classifed Ads ....................................34 Community Calendar .................34-35 Display Advertiser Listing ................56 Hometown Church Listings ...............4 Kids’ Club (Birthday Page) ................36 LaGrange County Library .................48 Shipshewana Town News ...........26-27 Topeka Town News ...........................37 Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 · pg 1

Te Hometown Treasure A Monthly Magazine Published by LaGwana Printing, Inc. Circulation: 8,000 Serving the towns of Shipshewana, Topeka, & the entire Westview School Corporation since 2000. Mail: P.O. Box 70, Shipshewana, IN 46565 Located at 4425W US 20, Suite 4 halfway between Shipshewana & LaGrange Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax: 888-439-6528 e-mail: [email protected] Web: thehometowntreasure.com You may call or stop by during ofce hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm Hometown Treasure Staf Dan Byler, Publishing Manager Jerry Hostetler, News Editor Justin Geigley, Layout Editor Esther Wenger & Kari Mauck, Customer Service Jenny Burroughs, Classifed Ads & Receivables Sharon Herschberger, Ofce Manager Principal’s Dozen Melody DuVal, Abby Wenger, Ben Hershberger & Shawn Byler, Graphic Designers Harold Gingerich, Sarah Rogers, & Ryan Yoder, WJHS - August 2013 Contributing Writers Melissa Byler, Word Find/Clueless Crossword David Lane, Writer, Delivery • Rod Lantz, Sales Back row (left to right) : Elizabeth Klaassen, Wayne Metzger, Kent Yoder and William Barton. — ADVERTISING SIZES & RATES — Front: Mahalath Miller, Nisha Patel, Lyndsey Bradley, Alyssa Mudd, Janice Lehman, Sara Yoder and Size width x height Rate Kaitlyn Chupp. Not pictured, Angela Yoder. 3 3 1/12 page ..................2 /8” x 2 /8” ...............$36 Photo Submitted Westview Junior High School recognizes the following students during the 3 1/6 page (Vertical) ..2 /8” x 4 /8” 7 or (Horizontal) 4 /8” x 2 /8” ............$70 month of August for their eforts in academics, hard work in class, leadership, 7 3 1/3 page (Vertical) ..2 /8” x 9 /8” citizenship, athletics or random acts of kindness to others. 3 7 7 or (Square) ....4 /8” x 4 /8” 7 1 or (Horizontal) 7 /8” x 3 /8” ..........$135 Classifed Ad Form Mail To: Te Hometown Treasure 3 7 3 1/2 page ...................7 /8” x 4 /8” ............$192 P.O. Box 70, Shipshewana, IN 46565 7 7 2/3 page ...................4 /8” x 9 /8” ............$250 Name ____________________________________________________ O F Iss. 3 Full Page ...................7 /8” x 9 /8” ............$325 F 7 Address ___________________________________________________ I 3 7 Inside Front ...................7 /8” x 9 /8” ............$400 C E City __________________________ St ________ Zip _____________ Date Inside Back ...................7 /8” x 9 /8” ............$400 U 7 3 No charge for name, S Rct. 3 7 Back Cover ...................7 /8” x 9 /8” ............$500 Phone ___________________________ address, & phone number E All rates include full color! Full bleed available on full page sized ads including covers. Discounts available for print-ready artwork and for running in multiple issues. Call or email for a complete media kit. CLASSIFIED AD FORM: (see page 8) Other sponsorships available. Call for details. — ADVERTISING INFORMATION — Write one word or number per box . Te cost is $6 if your ad fts in the boxes provided. Additional words can be included on a separate piece of paper and will cost 30¢ each. Please include Deadline for November 2013 Issue: payment or credit card information with your ad. We will not run ads without payment. You may also 12 noon, Friday, October 18 e-mail your ad and payment information to [email protected] or call 260.463.4901. Wednesday, October 16 if you need a proof. DATE(S) TO RUN: Next Available _________________________ October Issue Date is Friday, October 25 Discounts for ads running more than once. Please charge my: Call for details! 260-463-4901 Or email [email protected] ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ Expires: ___/___ Te Hometown Treasure reserves the right to not print any submitted advertisement or press release. Refunds for errors on advertising shall be limited to the amount paid for the Signature ___________________________________________ 3-Digit Code ________ frst insertion for such advertising. Printed Name ________________________________________________________________ pg 2 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13

Gutwein Family CHIROPRACTIC Come in today for a better tomorrow. 260-593-3133 122 W. Lake St. • Topeka, IN Next to the Topeka Coffee Shop Renew Hope Counseling, Inc. Student Ambassadors My passion is helping individuals Individual, Family, Pre-Marital & Adolescent Counseling WHS - August 2013 & families fnd renewed hope in Available at these locations: their lives through confdential Charlene Roth, LMFT Licensed Marriage & professional counseling Redi-Care, LaGrange and Family Therapist Topeka Physicians, Topeka Available at these locations: Marion Mennonite Church, Shipshewana (260) 585-7847 Left to right: Daniel Flores, Devin Sharick, Abby Miller, Jasmin Etchason, and Morgan Sisco. Not Redi-Care, LaGrange pictured: Nic Yoder and Micah Ross. Photo Submitted Topeka Physicians, Topeka Marion Mennonite Church, Westview High School has selected seven students to receive “Student Am- Shipshewana bassador of the Month” honors for August. Tese outstanding students were se- Charlene Roth, LMFT Licensed Marriage & lected by their teachers. Westview strives to promote and acknowledge students Family Terapist doing more than what was expected of them. 260-585-7847 INterra Breaks Ground In Shipshe Groundbreaking at the new Ship- be early next spring. union members a full range of fnan- shewana location of Interra Credit Te 3,500-square foot facility cial services such as checking, savings, Union was held Monday. Site work is will include a lobby, teller and ofces consumer, business and agricultural underway on the new ofce, which is areas, safe deposit boxes, drive-up loans; and a suite of electronic services, located on Berkshire Drive, just north lanes, ATM and night depository. Te in addition to other related products of E & S Sales. Anticipated opening will Shipshewana ofce will ofer credit and services. Left to right: Loren Eash, board member; Rex Hochstedler, vice president; Tim Yoder, board member; Carl Stoltzfus, board member; Linda Garber, board mem- ber; Roger Yoder, Shipshewana town council president; Bob Schrock, DJ Construction CEO; Mike Sutter, Shipshewana town manager; David Myers, board member; David Birky, vice president; Sanford Miller, vice president; Pete Garber, DJ Construction client representative and Howie Mathews, DJ Construction project manager. Photo Submitted Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 · pg 3

National Champions A Topeka men’s softball team Team members include, Daryl Beechy, Te Topeka team ended up playing sponsored by D & R Miller Concrete, Davy Schwartz, Seth Wingard, Ben 12 games in the tourney, including six Scott Routing and Forest River won Nissley, Joe Hostetler, Nathan Whet- in a row (with no breaks) on the fnal the Amateur Softball Association stone (all from Topeka), Steven Yoder day. Te championship game went (ASA) Men’s Eastern Class “E” National and Kyle Mast from Shipshewana 11 innings before it was decided with Championship at Columbus, Ohio (Yoder was named the tournament’s Topeka coming out on top, 3-2. over Labor Day weekend. Te team is MVP), Dale Nissley and Matthew An interesting rule of the tourna- a member of the Topeka Slow Pitch Yutzy (Goshen), Myron Miller (Millers- ment was that a fair ball hit over the Softball League. Tis marks the frst burg) and Leon Miller (Ligonier). Te fence was an inning ending out. time ever that a Topeka softball team team was coached by Daniel Lehman has won a national championship. from Goshen. Photo submitted Our Hometown Churches - Come Join Us! Our Hometown Churches - Come Join Us! Community Fellowship · Sun., 10 Lima UMC 6900N 450W, Shipshewana UMC Sun. school 9 am · 128 Roy St., Topeka · 260-593-2472 Shipshewana. Sun. school 9:00 am, am, worship 10:15 • 400 E. Middlebury Worship 10:00 am. 260-562-3719 · St., Shipshewana 260-768-4696 · Erik Crossroads Baptist Church Denise Heller, pastor Smith, pastor Sun. 10 am Sun. school, 11 am & 6 pm worship. 250 N 900 W, Shipshewana. Maple Grove Church Shore Mennonite Church 260-562-2022 · Mark Suever, pastor. Sun. school 9 am, worship 10 am Sun. 9:15 am; Sun. school 10:30 am Eden Worship Center Sun. 9:30 am 806 S Main St, Topeka · 260-593-2844 7235W 100N (old 20), Shipshewana 900W & 400 S (old Honeyville School) Barry St. Clair, pastor 260-768-4240 · Carl Horner, pastor 260-593-2979 · Matt Gingerich, pastor Marion Mennonite Church Topeka First Baptist Church Sun. www.edenworshipcenter.com Sun. 9:30 am, Sun. school 11 am school 9 am, worship 10 am, Kids Club SR 120 & 450W · 260-562-2910 Emma Mennonite Church Ron & Char Roth, pastors (K-6) & Youth (7-12) Wed. 6 pm Sun. 9 am · Sun. school 10:15 am Main & North, Topeka · 260-593-2111 1900S 600W, Emma · 260-593-2036 New Life Fellowship Sun. 10 am Topeka Mennonite Church [email protected] · Gene Hartman, 2755S SR 5, Topeka · 260-593-0400 · Sun. school 9 am, worship 10 am pastor · Derrick Ramer, youth pastor [email protected] 206 E. Lake St., Topeka · 260-593-2389 King’s Fellowship Sun. 10:30 am. Scott UMC 7020N 675W, Shipshewana Robert Martz, pastor Southeast side of Emma Lake · Sun. 9 am, Sun. school 10:15 am; Topeka UMC Sun. 9 am; Sun. school Berton E. Smith · 260-593-2760 JUMP - Kids Club Wed. 6-7:15pm; 10am · 260-593-2941 • 124 W Pine, 260-768-7257 · Tammy Lugar, pastor Lima Presbyterian Church 4th & Topeka · Tamara Gerber, pastor Williams St., Howe. Sunday service at Shipshewana Church of the 9:30 am. · 260-562-2296 Nazarene Sun. 9 am, 10:30 am. Wed. Townline Conservative Mennonite Dave Hughes, pastor 6:30 pm · 2715N 900W, Shipshewana · Sun. School 9:30 am, Sun. Worship 260-768-4455 · Andy Dayton, pastor 10:30 am. 2165S 1000W, Shipshewana. pg 4 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 260-768-4800. Mel Eash, pastor.

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Nature’s Quiz Send answers to Gene-Stratton Porter to be entered in drawing for 2 tickets ($10.00 value) to tour Museum. Match the animal to its description. Solution in next issue. Sponsored by Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Te cabin in Wildfower Woods lies 1. Sheep A. Spends most of its time in water nestled in 123 acres of felds, woods, and 2. Dog B. Produces cute fufy pets 3. Pigeon C. Hard to catch when greased formal gardens along the shores of Sylvan 4. Mule D. You see it and scream Lake, near Rome City, Indiana. 5. Duck E. Warm sweaters made from wool Special Events in October 2013 6. Cat F. Children’s baby sitter 7. Goat G. Fun to watch - cute to play with Owl-oween Oct. 18-19, 5:30-8:30pm Learn about bats, owls, coyotes and other 8. Pig H. Quiet coo-ing barn bird creatures that roam the woods. Dress in costume 9. Kitten I. A boy’s best friend to spend the evening collecting treats and 10. Horse J. A baby horse exploring the natural world. Staf will show guests 11. Mouse K. One who loves to eat Mom’s fowers the amazing critters that call Wildfower Woods 12. Puppy L. Animal has a cross on its back home. Bring a fashlight! $3 per person 13. Cow M. Little girls like to dress them as dolls Answer from Last Issue: 14. Pony N. Very fast - pulls carts and buggies Answers: 1-F, 2-B, 3-K, 4-G, 5-H, 6-A, 15. Colt O. Produces breakfast drink 7-M, 8-D, 9-L, 10-I, 11-C, 12-E, 13-J Gene Stratton-Porter State HiStoric Site |WildfloWeR Woods & GaRden: Free walk thru, open dawn to dusk 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City, in. 46784 museum Gift shoP: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5pm • Sunday 11am - 5pm Phone: 1-260-854-3790 museum-Cabin: Guided tours, hourly 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 5pm, Adults $5 each. 13 Annual Fall Crafter’s Fair Fall Crafter’s Fair th Te 13th Shipshewana’s Fall carvers, painters, cloggers, musicians Events Crafter’s Fair will be held October 3 and crafters of all types will be provid- through 5. Many crafters will be set ing entertainment and demonstrations Oct. 3-5 - Artisans & Crafters will be up, entertainers and muscians will be throughout the three-day period. set up in tents west of the Blue performing and there will be an abun- Te focus on making this festival Gate Restaurant and through- dance of delicious food available to the a time for families comes from Ship- out town. • Classic John Deere tractors visitors of the festival. Te festival is shewana’s, as well as the surrounding set to start at 9 am, October 3. communities’, focus on these val- on display. Te festival will be a tribute to the ues. Tere will be events for all ages • Old-fashioned harvest demonstra- crafting and old-fashioned culture in and tastes. tions, including threshing. the Shipshewana countryside. Quilters, Hometown Treasure photo • Live entertainment, including gospel and folk musicians entertaining throughout the three day event. • Kids’ activities, including face paint- ing, balloon artist, mini-train rides, and an extensive petting zoo. • Old-fashioned apple butter making. • Daily prize drawings. Tere is no admission or park- ing fee. Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 · pg 7

Holiday Light Parade We’ve added a theme to the parade this year! ~ Parade Entry Form ~ “Sleigh Bells on Parade” Please complete and return this form by Everyone loves a parade! Join us on November 9, 2013 and be Nov. 4, 2013 to:(Mail) SRMA, PO Box 637, part of the 2013 Lighted Parade in Shipshewana. Grab some friends, employees, family members, and children, add some Shipshewana, IN 46565; or (Mail) Chuck Wray, lights and be a participant! Below is the entry form, we’re looking Riegsecker Marketplace PO Box 220, forward to you joining us! Shipshewana, IN 46565 Battery operated strings of lights can be used in many ingenious ways! Inverters plugged into a car adapter can give you power to Entry Name: operate any 110 volt lights, etc. The parade will stroll through downtown Shipshewana and Contact Person: end in front of the Blue Gate Restaurant. Christmas Carols will be sung by the crowd and lighting of the Christmas Tree Contact Number: will take place. Visit www.shipshewana.com for more information! Company Name: The Holiday Light Parade begins at 6pm, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Parade staging will happen at the north Flea Market parking lot Type of Entry: Float Bike Walking Car Other by Morton Street. Please line up by 5:30pm Description of the entry to be announced by announcer? (Please print clearly) • Apple Food and Drinks • Crisp Night Authentic Mexican Food • Warm Daytime & American Breakfast • Halloween • Daily Lunch Specials • Mounds of • Come & enjoy the Chimi Acapulco! Candy 110 Redman Dr. • Snuggle Time Topeka, IN 46571 260-593-0173 • Fun Costume El Zorrito 2 450 N Van Buren St. • Playful Dog Shipshewana, IN 46565 • Bonfres 260-768-4447 • Crunchy Leaves • Autumn Bashes • Snow Soon Clueless Solution to Clueless Forks Crossword is on page 18 Use the words listed to fll in Solution to Clueless County Line Crossword is on page XX the spaces! Crossword by Melissa Miller Want a different way to advertise? Discount Groceries With locations in Shipshewana and Middlebury to serve you best. We are looking for sponsors for the Clueless Crossword on a month by month basis. Melissa would be happy to use words to do with your business On the east edge of Middlebury at 508 E. Warren Street as the words that get put in the puzzle. Call for more details! 260-463-4901. In Shipshewana North Village just east of SR 5 pg 8 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 Hrs: Mon.-Thur. 8-5:30, Fri. 8-7:00, Sat. 8-4:30

Word Search F L I E S R O L O C H A L R P P Y D A E R L A M Y E I Y A B C S U T O R (fnd all the underlined words) by Melissa Miller I B D T S A I W U T E M N M E N T K D E H B G G Left-Over Letters Spell Out A Message From Melissa! Enter remaining letters starting at the top and going left to right. G U I S H E E E O L N T N C R H G D R T O I I C ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ I U R T I Y C S G N T R B C A N N O T N O K S I ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___! B U M O P U A P P L E S O Z Z M L H G U O H T P October is here the time fies! I Got married in June B E R S C G N I D D E W already?! Sweet mother and I cannot believe that it is October of cucumber how fast already! Te time seemed to dra-a-a-a- Solution on page XX ag up to the wedding then ZOOOOOM, Sponsored by the wedding day went by in a blink and now it is already October. Unfash- tendich!! We’ll see what is fying by next puzzle. Dale Fry • Licensed & Insured • Cell: 260-336-9364 October is one of the best months Puzzled on how to get all your Handyman repairs though. You get to really see the chang- done? Call Dale. He’s the Right Man for the Job! ing of the seasons. From warm days and nights in September to warm days A Bird Lovers and crisp nights in October. Te chang- ing leaf colors, the crops all harvested, One Stop Shop and all the apple products you can eat or drink! Apple dumplings, apple cider, Free suet cake with our special apple pie, apple cake, baked apples, birdfeed mixes. Live mealworms. bobbing for apples, mulled apple cider, sweet apples, apple fritters...the list Bird Houses: Purple Martin, Bluebird, Wren, Chickadees goes on! Tis list is really testing my Nice LED Lights & Bulbs & Headlamps knowledge of apples! variety of Batteries • Binoculars • Bird Identifyer bird feeders, Books • Gift Items • Gift Certifcates cedar & Trees • Evergreens poly. Nature Did you know that Te Home- Unlimited town Treasure is on Facebook? Check us out at 219 Nature Trail www.facebook. Topeka, IN 46571 com/TeHome- 260.593.2624 x1 townTreasure Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm or scan the QR Sat. 8am - 2pm code to the right! Closed Sundays Across the road from Livestock Auction on East Lake Street.

Lucas Hunter delivers Sports photos by a powerful kick to his Abby Wenger open teammates near the goal in the NECC Championship game against West Noble on Sat., Sept. 21, 2013 Nate Gerardot looks at a Central Noble opponent coming up beside him as he takes the ball down the feld in the NECC game on Turs., Sept. 19, 2013. Zac Carmack jumps high & uses his Central Noble opponent to help him get this header in the frst NECC game. Buchananan Carpenter kicks the ball to Lindon McDonald uses some fancy his teammate footwork to confuse his West Noble Jacob Berkey battles with is waiting near opponent and gain control of the ball in Charger opponent for control of the the goal in the the NECC Championship game. ball in the NECC Championship Central Noble against West Noble. NECC game. Braden Reynolds delivers a powerful kick to his teammates closer to the goal in the Central Noble NECC game. pg 10 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13

Sidney Burkett battles her Cougar opponent to reach the ball frst in the NECC game against Central Noble on Wed., Sept. 18, 2013. Stephanie Mowery kicks the ball away from her Hornet opponents in the NECC Championship round against Angola. Sports photos by Abby Wenger Te team captains celebrate with Principal Cory after receiving their award for winning the NECC Championship on Sat., Sep. 21, 2013. Tessa Zimmerly delivers a strong Taryn Pruitt takes a shot kick to get the ball to her team- at the goal in the Central mates further down the feld in the Noble NECC game. NECC game against Central Noble.

Julia Wright blocks the ball and keeps the Hornets from an immediate point in the Varsity match against Angola. Sports photos by Abby Wenger Leora Schwartz tips the ball over the net for the Freshman team. Rachel Johns sets the ball for her team- mates to spike over to the Hornets’ court in the Varsity match against Angola on Tues., Sept. 10, 2013. Miriam Gingerich helps her JV team & keeps Angola from scoring when she hits the foor to get under the ball. Jennifer Hostetler jumps up and taps the ball back over the net in the JV Grace Hales spikes the ball into the Hornets’ match against Angola. court in the Varsity match against Angola. pg 12 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13

Hunter Christner runs hard & jumps high to return his Charger opponents’ hit. Zack Schrock reaches high for Kohle Christner his serve to his delivers a powerful Charger oppo- serve to his West nent in the match Noble opponent. against West Houston Haney uses a chest trap Noble on Mon., to gain control of the ball & keeps it Sept. 9, 2013. from his Lakeland opponent in the game on Mon., Sept. 16, 2013. Jamar Weaver returns a volley with this powerful hit. Sports photos by Nick Yoder captures the ball with the top Abby Wenger of his foot & passes it down the feld.

LeAnna Miller heads toward the ball & reaches it before her Wawasse opponent. Michael Bontrager reaches the ball before his Lakewood Park opponents and kicks it Tyler Mullett takes the ball down to a teammate down the feld in the game the feld in the game against Wa- on Tues., Sept. 17, 2013. wasee on Mon., Sept. 9. 2013. Sports photos by Abby Wenger Alyssa Mudd moves the ball down the feld with a powerful kick in the game against Goshen on Turs., Sept. 12, 2013. Madison Jantzi stops the ball & gains pg 14 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 possession for the Lady Warriors.

Jensen Reyn- olds serves to the Hornets’ court in the match against Lydia Rang is the Angola on Tues., Alex Burr spikes the ball into the frst Westivew Sept. 10, 2013. opposing Angola Hornets’ court. runner to cross the fnish line in the 3-way meet against Angola & Sports photos by Garrett on Tues., Abby Wenger Sept. 17, 2013. Richmond Stoltzfus is the frst Westivew runner to cross the Samantha Kohlheim fnish line in the With a look of determination, André stays a step ahead of 3-way meet against Stutzman puts on a burst of speed her Angola opponent. Angola & Garrett. as he crossed the fnish line.

Honeyville Auction Te fall version of Yoder’s Consign- ment Auction in rural Honeyville was held on Saturday, September 7. Tis year the Hometown Treasure sent some staf photographers and an R/C airplane pilot to cover this event. LaGwana Printing employees, Abby Wenger (graphic designer/ photographer), Elliot Mullet (graphic designer/photographer) and Tom Troyer (mailing/IT and part-time R/C Pilot) covered this year’s event. El- liot and Tom also operate an aerial photography business (Captured Light Photography.) Elliot takes care of the photography end of the business while Tom gets Elliot’s camera airborne with his radio controlled airplane fying expertise. In addition to the aerial still shots, they shot some aerial video. Check out their video on our website, www.thehometowntreasure.com It was a beautiful day for the auc- tion. Te next Yoder’s Consignment Auction in Honeyville will be held next spring on Saturday, April 5, 2014. pg 16 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13

Spiritual Treasure by Mark Campbell, Pastor at Topeka First Baptist Church M things to have conversations about are because we strongly believe that the y life verse is Mark religion and politics, so I won’t bore world needs the Gospel of Jesus just 16:15 “Go ye into all as much as America does. Te average you with politics, because there aren’t the world and preach the gospel unto every nor will I distract you with religion creature.” I use it as a reminder of our enough words to express that mess, American home has at least one Bible, some have fve or more. Te sad part is, responsibility to share our faith with and any certain denomination and they go unused until Sunday rolls back anyone that we meet. their beliefs. I will share what God’s around, and then we’re Super Chris- We have become far too attached Word says very clearly. We are all sin- tians again for the day. If someone in to the temporary things of this life and ners, no one is perfect when compared a third world country gets their hands aren’t thinking about eternity, which is to God - Romans 3:23. We all need a on God’s Word they treasure it, protect kind of a long time! Savior, we can’t get to Heaven without it, read it and share it with others, When you are a Christian, you put it, no amount of good works can get us because they have nothing else in this your faith and trust in Jesus Christ as there. We need Him so we don’t have life. We need that urgency, that fre to Lord and Savior, ask Him to forgive you to spend eternity in Hell - John 3:16; share our faith and fall in love with of all your sins, and trust that He rose Romans 6:23. God’s word and spread the gospel! three days later from the grave. You We are saved by grace through Tis October we are assembling make a decision that shapes your life faith in Jesus. Te defnition of grace 25,000 Scriptures in two days. If you now and forever. is, “Getting something we don’t de- want to reach the world for Jesus It’s easy for us to fll our days with serve.”- Ephesians 2:8-9 in your home town, stop by Topeka distractions and we forget or become Te full gospel is trusting by faith First Baptist Church and we will get too lazy to share our faith with others. in the death, burial and resurrection you involved! We need to remember, “People need of Jesus Christ and that confession of You have been Challenged! How God.” It’s our responsibility to share faith – Romans 10:9-10. will you Respond? the Gospel with everyone. For the last three years our church I once heard that the two worst has sent Bibles to diferent countries Our thanks to the local pastors for writing this column on a rotating schedule in return for a free listing for their church in our Hometown Church listing. As such, views expressed in this column do not necessarily refect that of Te Hometown Treasure. — Editor

Habitat For Humanity Begins Renovation Project Let Us Publish After nearly twenty years of serv- tion supervisor for sixty-fve homes Your Book! ing as construction supervisor for in Allen County and six additional LaGrange County Habitat for Human- homes in surrounding northeastern Call to set up an appointment ity (LCHFH), Mont Arnold is stepping Indiana counties. to discuss your book! down. While continuing as LCHFH’s Weaver is certifed in the renova- 260-463-4901 executive director, Arnold will hand tion process and LCHFH has started its the supervisor role to Lynn Weaver. frst venture into the rehabilitation of LaGwana Printing, Inc. Weaver, who lives on Adams Lake, a home with the project that began in PO Box 744 • Shipshewana, IN 46565 Fax (888) 439-6528 • [email protected] is no newbie to Habitat for Human- mid-September at 701 N. Sixth St. in ity or to the construction business. Howe and built in partnership with Bill His resume is impressive. He worked Dingley and his family. for Waterford Mortgage in Ft. Wayne, served on the board of directors of Ft. Wayne Habitat for Humanity for Renovation of LaGrange Habitat for Humanity ten years, and has served as construc- house in Howe. Photo Submitted HOMESTEAD Window & Door New Construction & Replacement Windows at an High Performance Quality Windows Afordable Price! Gary Bontrager 8070 W 650 S • Topeka, IN 46571 260-593-2558 x2 Free Estimates • We Install! Fry’s Repair Shop Sales • Service Rentals • Parts 5200 SR 5 • Topeka, IN 46571 VM 260.593.3228 Glen D. Fry • Dan R. Fry pg 18 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 Monday - Friday 7-5 • Saturday 7-2

Smart Choices by Tomas Miller, RPh, Topeka Pharmacy Te Afordable Care Act (Obamacare) o matter what your • Payment to healthcare providers Phone 260.768.7043 • Fax 260.768.7085 24 Hour Service 260.463.1404 politics are, the Aford- will be afected by how well the Ryan Miller • Glen Miller able Care Act (ACA), also patient does in the long run. Monday - Friday 8-5 • Saturday 8-1 7965W 050N • Suite 1 • Shipshewana, IN 46565 Nknown as Obamacare, will In keeping with this emphasis on ½ mile south of US 20 on the left hand side have an impact. We hear many ques- prevention and wellness, we can all in the old Double Eagle Building tions about this topic and would like to make important choices concerning highlight the following to help you un- our own health. Some ideas are: New & Used Tires derstand some of the coming changes: • Maintain or establish a healthy Major Brand Tires • Te government will try to make weight through sensible eating and Off Brand Tires • Flat Repairs afordable health care available regular exercise. to most people, with the focus • Make fast food and big sugary Custom Wheels • Trailer Wheels being on prevention and wellness, drinks a treat ... not a lifestyle! Brakes • Oil Changes and over-all reduction of health- • Get immunized (even adults). Suspension • Ball Joints care spending. • Wash your hands regularly, espe- Tranny Flushes • Much More • Tere will be more emphasis on cially during the fu season. We do tires for: Semis • Trucks communication between providers • Do routine maintenance with your SUVs • Farm Equipment • Etc. and specialists in order to avoid primary providers (doctor, dentist, tests being repeated unnecessarily. eye doctor) in order to catch health Think Power Equipment • Payment to hospitals and post- problems early. hospital care will be based more on • Avoid known harmful habits like Think Wana Engine the achievement of positive results the use of tobacco and illegal of treatment. drugs, or excess alcohol use. • Care at “home” will be emphasized Te new healthcare law will involve and will be reimbursed by insur- a “Marketplace” that will open Oc- Honda Tillers ance more often than before. tober 1, 2013. Coverage will start on • Healthy eating and wellness will January 1, 2014. If you do not have Honda Electric result in lower “out of pocket” coverage, there will be a penalty that Start Generators Honda expense … we can all share the will increase yearly to the maximum Mowers beneft over time. allowed. Te penalty will be waived if • Wellness exams and screenings you belong to certain groups including will be covered more completely the Amish church. Go to www.health- for virtually everyone. care.gov for more information and enrollment, or call 800-318-2596. Your pharmacy will also be able to help you navigate the new marketplace. Sponsored by As always, you can count on Wide Cut Topeka Pharmacy for classes on well- Mowers ness and diabetes. We have a dietitian on staf to help you and your family Wana Engine Center 260-593-2252 • 101 N Main. St. • Topeka, IN Shipshewana • 260-768-4165 achieve better health every day.

Meadowview Elementary Title One Parent Night At MES Meadowview Elementary School work on while they are in “Reading held its annual Title One Parent Night Club” and/or “Math Club.” Tickets on Friday, September 13. Title One stu- were spent on carnival food, minute dents and families enjoyed a fun-flled games, face painting, and a train ride. evening “Making Every Minute Count.” Parents and students enjoyed Ku- Te evening began with a brief parent kui’s pulled pork, nachos and cheese, meeting and explanation of the night; as well as shaved ice. Entertainment students were then challenged to make and balloon animals were provided every minute count. by Sweetcakes Comedy. Students each Students earned tickets by com- received their own timer so that they pleting minute activities. Te activities could continue “Making Every Minute were similar to things that students Count” at home. Photos submitted pg 20 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13

Shipshe-Scott Elementary Kindergarten Trip Now Open Shipshewana-Scott Elementary and baking mufns. Tey also were Hanging Baskets • Trees & Shrubs Kindergarten students recently visited given the opportunity to see a garden Annuals/Perennials Merry Lea Environmental Center. and taste the fresh picked produce, While there, they experienced the wash clothes with a washer board Delivery Available environment of an old fashion farm. and bucket and also a ringer washer. Bulk/Bag Mulch • Cocoa Bean Mulch Te students got hands on experience Te students also took a hay ride Fertilizers • Landscape Stone • Topsoil at grinding corn, making apple cider while there. Retaining Wall Blocks & Pavers Photos submitted 30% Off all fruit trees Nice selection of shade trees Pumpkins • Mums 700 S 900 W • Topeka, IN • 260.593.3003 11930 W 250 N • Middlebury, IN • 574.825.8873 Hours: M-F 9 am - 5 pm, Sat. 8 am - 1 p.m. SENIOR EXPO Snowbird Come fnd Tommy at Topeka Pharmacy Come fnd Tommy at Topeka Pharmacy Look carefully Look carefully throughout the store... throughout the store... SUBSCRIPTION! October 15 • 8am - 3pm • Michiana Event Center • Howe, IN Find one of the 15 Tiny Find one of the 15 Tiny Tommy’s hiding among Tommy’s hiding among Have Te Hometown Treasure sent to Visit our booth! Give aways & drawings. your winter home for $2 an issue! the merchandise... the merchandise... Your entire purchase is Your entire purchase is 10% OFF 10% OFF Wonder if you should be tested for diabetes? Take a free risk assessment. Call 260.463.4901 with credit card or When you bring it to When you bring it to write a check with “HT Snowbird” in the the checkout! the checkout! memo line & include winter address & mail 101 N. Main St. SARA’S SARA’S SARA’S to P.O. Box 70 • Shipshewana, IN 46565 SARA’S Topeka, IN 260-593-2252 Tell us which issue to start with! ATTIC GARDEN ATTIC GARDEN IN THE HEART OF TOPEKA - 800-528-3279 OR 260-593-2252 IN THE HEART OF TOPEKA - 800-528-3279 OR 260-593-2252

Parent/Teacher Conferences Scheduled Westview Jr-Sr High School will hold their Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29 from 4 to 7:45 pm. School will not be in session on Tursday and Friday for Fall Break. All parents are encouraged to at- (269) 651-6751 1-800-293-2556 tend conferences as report cards will be issued at that time. Report cards not picked up during conferences will be www.bogenconcrete.com mailed to parents. Te Westview athletic department will also be selling basketball season 36 Meter tickets on Monday, October 28 and 29, Concrete Pump “We Deliver & Spread” 8:00 am to 7:30 pm and October 30 STONE • SAND • TOP SOIL • MULCH NRMCA Certifed from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm in the athlet- 26959 Bogen Road ~ Sturgis, Michigan 49091 ic ofce. Any questions may be directed to the Westview ofce, 768-4146. Material Delivery • Ready Mix Concrete • Concrete Pumping

Cream Cheese Apple Bread Hunter Ingredients: Instructions: For the Bread: 1. Preheat oven 350 degrees F Safety Class 2 Apples 2. Chop your apples into small pieces or Te LaGrange County Parks De- 1/2 cup vegetable oil grate. Place into a large mixing bowl. Add partment will be hosting two sessions 1 cup sugar oil, cup of sugar, eggs and vanilla. Mix well. 2 eggs Gently fold in flour, baking soda, salt and of Autumn Hunter’s Safety Class, 1 tsp vanilla spices until wet. Pour into prepared loaf pan. October 5-6 at Pine Knob Park and 1 1/3 cup flour 3. Combine cream cheese, sugar and egg October 23-25 at Dallas Lake Park. 1 tsp baking soda either with a fork or mixer. Pour over the top If you were born after December 31, 1/2 tsp salt of the batter. Using a fork or knife, gently 1986, this class is required before 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice seasoning swirl the two layers together. obtaining a frearms hunting permit. It (or cinnamon & nutmeg) 4. Bake for 30 minutes with a loosely covered Cream Cheese Topping: tin foil tent. Remove foil and continue is recommended for hunters of any age 6 oz. cream cheese (room temp) to bake an additional 15-20 min until a who have not gone through this or a 1/4 cup sugar toothpick inserted into bread comes out similar course. 1 egg clean. Allow to cool before slicing. Class times are scheduled for Saturday, October 5, 9:30-4:00, and Superior Carpet Cleaning without Harsh Chemicals Sunday, Oct. 6, 1:30-5:00 at Pine • Hot Carbonating Extraction Recipe Sponsored by: Knob Park. Te second ofering for the • No steam. No Shampoo Noble-LaGrange • Completely Safe & Nontoxic class will be Wednesday, October 23, • 1-2 Hour Drying Time Tursday, Oct. 24 and Friday Oct. 25, • Stays Clean Longer 5:30-9:00 pm, at Dallas Lake Park. • 100% Satisfaction Jerold & Laura Mishler Participants are required to bring Independently Owned & Operated. Serving Noble & LaGrange Counties 260-768-9130 pencils and a lunch. Tere is no charge for Hunter’s Safety Class, expenses are paid for with each hunting license sold R.E.B. Restoration and Amsoil in Indiana. Reuben & Emma Brandenberger Registration for the class may be Restoring your furniture done on-line at http://www.register-ed. with a smile com/events/view/34975 for Oct 5-6 or http://www.register-ed.com/events/ view/34976 for Oct 23-24-25. If you do not have on-line access call 260- 4370 S 150 W LaGrange IN 46761 854-2225 to register. Registration is AMSOIL DEALER V.M. 260-499-5388 required due to space limitations. Other questions regarding hunting seasons and hunter eligibility may be directed to the Indiana Conservation Eugene Bontrager Investment Advisor Representative Ofcers at 260-244-3720. Branch Ofce Manager All programs, unless otherwise Mobile: 574.537.2534 [email protected] noted, are held at Maple Wood Nature Center, 4.5 miles east and one mile Financial Advisors, Inc. Aaron Miller south of LaGrange. For more infor- Transamerica Financial Group Division Investment Advisor Representative Mobile: 260.499.0001 mation about programs or LaGrange 426 N. Main Street • Suite 4 • Middlebury, IN 46540 [email protected] Ofce: 574.358.0178 • Fax: 574.358.0192 County Parks call 854-2225, 463-4022 or lagrangecountyparks.org Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA) member FINRA,SIPC, and Registered Investment Adisor. Non-Securities products and services are not offered through TFA. Insurance services offered through World Financial Group Insurance Agency, Inc. (WFGIA). TFA, WFGIA, and World Financial group, Inc. are ffiliated companies. Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 · pg 23

Coloring Contest Winner Six year old Karla Mae Yoder of around so keep coloring! month’s coloring page. 600S, Topeka was our winner for the Runners-up wereJanelle Peter- As a fnal note, be SURE to put September Coloring Contest. She won sheim, age 6; Karla Jo Fry, age 5; and your age on the coloring page ... we an ice cream treat of her choice at E&S Miciah Miller, age 4. don’t want a winning page to miss Sales in Shipshewana. Honorable Mentions were Sophia out on winning! Also, just a reminder Everyone else that sent in a page Hershberger, age 6; Joyce Miller, age ... the contest is only for kids up to 6 can stop by E&S Sales, claim their 6; Joel Dean Yoder, age 6; Elizabeth years old. 7 year olds aren’t eligible to page, and get a free small ice cream Wingard, age 6, Mary Sue Miller, enter but we would LOVE to see their cone through the end of October. Tere age 6;Emily Jo Frey, age 6; Bethany drawings in our drawing contest on the were fantastic entries this time but not Miller, age 6; and Doretta Rose Gra- next page! enough honorable mention spots to go ber, age 6. Check out page 46 for this Solution to puzzle on page 9 F L I E S R O L O C H A L R P P Y D A E R L A M Y E I Y A B C S U T O R I B D T S A I W U T E M N M E N T K D E H B G G G U I S H E E E O L N T N C R H G D R T O I I C I U R T I Y C S G N T R B C A N N O T N O K S I B U M O P U A P P L E S O Z Z M L H G U O H T P B E R S C G N I D D E W Left-Over Letters Spell Out A Message From Melissa! Enter remaining letters starting at the top and going left to right. H A P P Y A U T U M N ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ T O Y O U ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___! P U Z Z L E R S I BUY HOUSES CA$H 574-294-5678 pg 24 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13

Drawing Contest Winner Last month we asked for illus- Martin of 760W, Shipshewana was Te school-age division is open to any trations of our theme “Space.” Te selected as our winner for the school- student up to eighth grade. illustration below by 9 year old Abby age division. Congratulations go to her! Te theme for this month is “Har- vest.” Get your thinking hats on and draw something that you think best represents harvest time. All entries are to be two-dimen- sional and on 8½” x 11” paper. Mail your entry, or drop it of at our ofce, by Friday, October 18. Te winning entries will be published in our next issue and will have the honor for the whole month! Find The Lost Coin Contest Te “Find Te Lost Coin” sponsor for September was Arc Trift Store with a coin hidden in their ad on page 64. Te two winners selected were Herbert J Short of Topeka and Laura Graber of 775W, Shipshewana. Each of them won a $25 gift certifcate to the Arc Trift Store. Congratulations! To enter this month’s drawing, fnd the gold coin in an ad, as shown here, then take your entry to the sponsoring business. You may mail the postcard to the business, but if you present it in person, you’ll have a double chance of winning! Te frst prize will be drawn only H M C S A P P L E F O O D A N D D R I N K S Clueless from the entries that were presented L L U I U N Crossword in person. Te second drawing will be L A U T U M N B A S H E S G O By Melissa Miller with all entries that were received, O Y D P G W both in person and those mailed in. W F U N C O S T U M E N L S Solution E U O I E O to the puzzle on page 8. Use a postcard (or index card) if at E L B O N F I R E S G T O Sponsored by all possible. Put, “I found the gold coin N D C H I N in your ad!”, on it, as well as your name O W A R M D A Y T I M E We are looking for sponsors G N S E for the Clueless Crossword, and address. Entries need to be turned a new advertiser each time. D Call for more details! 260-463- in by Friday, October 18. C R U N C H Y L E A V E S 4901. Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 · pg 25

Shipshewana Town News by Mike Sutter Tere will be a number of events the police department so that each of a 1939 Farmall tractor is donated to occurring in Shipshewana that attract their specifc duties can be carried out the facility. Te tractor was used by thousands of visitors to our commu- without conficting with the other. Te the Strayer family to farm acreage on nity this October. Starting with the Wolfe Building has new window shades the east side of LaGrange County and “Fall Crafters Fair” on October 3, 4 and replacing those that have been there fnally came under the ownership of 5, Shipshewana will be a hub of activ- since it was built in 1975. Te Morton Jerry Strayer. Jerry asked Churubusco ity. For those who appreciate seeing Street extension is into the second resident Steve Blevins to help rebuild and hearing quality artisans, quilters, phase of construction and it is hoped the tractor, but unfortunately passed carvers, painters, musicians and even that that will be completed before win- away before it could be completed. cloggers there will be a number in town ter arrives. Te third and fnal stage is Steve took on the project in memory of to listen to or watch. Our local stores the reconstruction and resurfacing of Jerry and completed the work in trib- will be very active providing opportu- North Street. Tis phase will occur if ute to him. Tis beautiful unit will be nities to expand the “shopping experi- all goes well, in the summer of 2014. on permanent display in the gift shop ence.” Te Flea Market continues each In other construction, Interra Credit area of the Event Center/Museum and Tuesday and Wednesday throughout Union broke ground for its new facility will connect visitors to our rich and October and the Antique Toy Auction on Berkshire Drive on September 23 long standing tradition of farming in is scheduled for October 16. All in and it’s expected to be completed Feb- LaGrange County. all, it should be a very busy October ruary or March of 2014. Fall will bring leaves and that in Shipshewana. Te Shipshewana Car Museum brings a desire to burn leaves. Please In early November the holiday sea- will be sporting a new occupant when remember that there is a “No Burn- son kicks-of with the Light Parade on November 9 at 6 pm. It will be followed FREE ESTIMATES! by the return of “Spike and Te Bull- dogs” to the Shipshewana Event Center from 8 pm to 11 pm. Tickets for one of the more iconic musical groups in this 59323 CR 35 area are available at the Event Center Middlebury, IN 46540 by calling 768-3021. Get your tickets We Specialize In Customer Satisfaction! and enjoy some great old “Rock n’ Roll” Standard Sizes in stock for your new house! on November 9 at the Event Center. Te work on the Town Hall and the CUSTOM BUILT VINYL WINDOWS Wolfe Building has been completed. All Jason Yoder Harley & Sarah Yoder Fax of the work was done by J.H. Construc- 574-536-7051 1-888-660-1128 or 574-825-7863 574-825-9581 tion Company of Shipshewana and the design provides an attractive and “new Shop & Buggy Shed Thermo Pane Windows look” entrance to the building. Te Installation Available! facilities now have improved insula- We manufacture to your needs: tion that will reduce energy use and BEFORE YOU BUY the new roof line corrects the leaks • Single Hung • Double Hung Check our quality • Slider • Basement • Casement and lower prices! experienced over the last few years. On the interior of the building, a new wall • Bay • Picture Window It will be worth your time. was constructed to give more separa- Do yourself a favor: take advantage Stop by and see our of the energy effcient vinyl windows! workplace showroom! tion between Town administration and pg 26 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13

ing” ordinance in Shipshewana and is open from 8 am to 4 pm Monday Town administration wants ev- it is enforced to protect all of us. Our thru Friday and from 8 am to 4 pm on eryone to know that the Town Hall no Street Superintendent, Dean Gillette Saturday for those looking to recycle longer provides a drop box for discard- will be picking up leaves on a schedule weeds, branches and leaves. Please ing old fuorescent bulbs. A phone call that is available from the Town ofces remember that the yard is not open to the Solid Waste District at 800-777- (768-4743). Depending on the weather, later because of problems with people 5462 will give you a location where leaves will be picked up through mid- dumping old appliances, and other these can be recycled. By recycling November. Te Town’s recycling yard types of trash. these bulbs and other items, you do Flu Shots Look carefully $29 $hots Flu S Come fnd Tommy at T Pay Cash and 95 Come fnd Tommy at Topeka Pharmacyopeka Pharmacy 29 95 receive a Cash Find one of the 15 Tiny 10 00 $ Look carefully throughout the store... Cash throughout the store... Insurance accepted No insurance coverage? No appointment necessary. Find one of the 15 Tiny gift card Tommy’s hiding among Tommy’s hiding among for a later visit. FREE with Medicare Part B Most insurance covers flu the merchandise... the merchandise... Pay cash and get a $5 gift card shots as preventative care. Your entire purchase is Your entire purchase is 10% OFF 10% OFF to use toward another purchase. Shingles and other Shingles and other When you bring it to When you bring it to vaccines available. the checkout!lable vaccines avai the checkout! www.YoderIns.com by appointment, SARA’S 101 N. Main St., Topeka • 260-593-2252 260-768-4547 101 N. Main St. SARA’S SARA’S SARA’S with prescription 8015 W US 20 • Shipshewana, IN Topeka, IN 260-593-2252 NW Corner of SR 5 & US 20 ATTIC GARDEN ATTIC GARDEN IN THE HEART OF TOPEKA - 800-528-3279 OR 260-593-2252 IN THE HEART OF TOPEKA - 800-528-3279 OR 260-593-2252 your part to protect and improve INVESTMENT STRATEGIES. the environment. Te Shipshewana Park Board will ONE-ON-ONE ADVICE begin developing ideas for fnancially sustaining the park and recreation facilities and programs at its October STEVEN M. WEIGEL FINANCIAL ADVISOR meeting. Tese ideas along with our 206 S. Detroit St. * LaGrange, IN 46761 260-463-8473 Parks Master Plan will provide a guide for developing more community in- MATT RANG FINANCIAL ADVISOR volvement and more opportunities for 117 N Main * Wolcottville, IN 260-854-3116 residents to volunteer for park and rec- reation eforts and to fnancially sup- DAVID SANDS FINANCIAL ADVISOR port recreational programs. With the 902 Lincolnway South * Ligonier, IN 46767 260-894-9912 construction of the new concession fa- cility, the Park Board will take over the SHELDON Q. SHROCK FINANCIAL ADVISOR operation of concessions in 2014 and 160 N Morton St. * Shipshewana, IN 46565 260-768-4348 begin to generate additional income that can be rolled back into the recre- ational efort and expanded programs. www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Have a safe fall season and remem- ber there are less than 75 days until Christmas! MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 · pg 27

Serving Seniors by Jerry Hostetler

recently to the LCAT’s feet, through a pantry program provides non-per- Since 1975, when the or- grant from Indiana University Health. ishable food items to low-income or ganization was formed, the LaGrange Te vehicle is used to transport cancer homebound seniors, age 60 and over. County Council on Aging (LCCOA) has patients to and from their treatments. In 2012 LCCOA served 279 seniors in been serving the senior citizens of La- Cheri emphasized that LCAT driv- this capacity. Tis is an area where the Grange County. Te Council on Aging ers go through rigorous training on community can provide support by is a multifaceted organization ofer- all aspects of vehicle safety and have making non-perishable food donations ing services to assist senior citizens in special training for assisting clients at the LaGrange County Council on Ag- many aspects of their lives. with wheel chairs, walkers and other ing located at 125 Fenn St., Suite 400, Cheri Perkins, Executive Director disability equipment. All LCAT driv- in LaGrange. of LCCOA, has been an integral part of ers are equipped with cell phones for the organization since 2005. She has Home communication with dispatch. Twelve seen consistent growth in the number Another program LaGrange Coun- fully equipped vans are available for of seniors participating in LCCOA’s ty Council on Aging ofers is a home transporting clients, Monday through services and activities. assistant program. Home assistants Friday from 4:30 am to 5:00 pm. Tere Transportation is a suggested donation for this service, handle the tasks that seniors living at home can no longer perform. LCCOA’s One of the most popular services, but no one will be denied service due professional assistants are responsible is public, rural transportation called to the inability to pay. LCAT served for doing laundry, vacuuming, wet LaGrange County Area Transit (LCAT). 14,035 clients in 2012 and logged a mopping foors, dusting, dish wash- LCAT is available to anyone in the total of 429,653 service miles. county, to and from any destination in Groceries ing, meal planning and preparation, the county, and for medical trips to any and other needed homemaker services. LCCOA also ofers food services, Tey can also run errands and remind destination within a 60-mile radius of Senior Mart or Senior Pak. Tis food clients when it is time to take their the county. A new vehicle was added continued on next page Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 · pg 29

October is the optimal month for tions for seniors. Serving Seniors... cont. from 29 receiving fu shots and LCCOA ofers LaGrange County Council on Ag- medications. Home assistant services that service to seniors in the county. ing has many other programs that are are funded by private pay or through Foot care clinics are also held through- available to senior citizens including SSBG, CHOICE, IIIB, Medicaid waiver out the year. For those seniors with help with tax preparation sponsored by or VA. LCCOA’s home assistant pro- limited mobilty, LCCOA has walkers, AARP. Quarterly luncheons are sched- gram served 292 clients last year. wheelchairs, canes and shower chairs uled with the LaGrange County Sherif Health to be loaned on a short-term basis. Terry Martin. Seniors are also able to Also related to seniors with mobility is- enjoy monthly luncheons that feature Senior citizens of LaGrange sues, LCCOA has the Wheel Chair Ramp special programs or guest speakers. County may also take advantage of Project.Tis project builds ramps for Every month LCCOA provides a many health care related programs seniors who need them in their home. wide range of activities geared to- that LCCOA has to ofer. Blood pres- Te materials and labor are free for ward senior citizens in the commu- sure and sugar levels are important seniors who qualify. nity. Tose are listed, including their aspects that many seniors need to keep Recently, Parkview/LaGrange scheduled days and times, on a sidebar close tabs on, and LCCOA provides glu- Hospital donated medication informa- connected to this article. cose and blood pressure checks weekly, tion cards to LCCOA, so that seniors in every Tursday from 8 to 9 am (except LCCOA’s Mission Statement the county would be able to have a list holidays) at the Council on Aging loca- Te LaGrange County Council on of their medications readily available tion in LaGrange. Also, many health Aging’s mission is to be a provider and at all times. related educational and informational resource for services that improve the Health insurance is a genuine programs are ofered throughout the quality of life for older adults of LaGrange concern for many senior citizens and year. Exercise classes are also available County and enable them to retain their in- LCCOA, through cooperation with to help seniors stay active. Support dependence, including providing accessible State Health Insurance Program groups are also a part of LCCOA ser- public transportation for all residents of (SHIP), has counselors available, by vices. Alzheimer’s and stroke support the county. appointment, to discuss insurance op- groups meet on a monthly basis. Photo Submitted pg 30 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13

FUNDING & SUPPORT Te many services Aging & In Home Grants, Foundations, Services 7% of LaGrange County Council etc. 3% on Aging are made possible through funding by various fund- Fundraisers 6% ing sources. Te largest budgeted item for LCCOA is for the LaGrange County Area Transit (LCAT). Sixty- Medicaid 8% nine percent of funding received by LCCOA is derived from a rural transportation grant. According to the LaGrange County Council on Aging, federal and state dollars are assigned through agree- ments with Aging and In Home Services Rural Transportation Grant 69% of Northeast Indiana. Tese funds are made up of Social Services Block Commissioners 6% Grants (SSBG), Choice, Medicaid Waiv- All Other 1% er and IIIB. Te Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides f- nancial assistance for capital purchases PLANT SWAP through sections 5310 and 5311 with a requirement for local matches. Section Free 5311 provides funds for operations for Gardening public/rural transportation programs. Bring Plants Seminar Te LaGrange County Commissioners – House Plants also provide fnancial assistance for Take Plants Perennials the LCAT system. Herbs Many other local organizations Snacks & Drinks provide general fnancial support to LCCOA. Tose organizations that have donated grants and funds are, Mon. Oct. 7 • 12 - 5 Parkview LaGrange Hospital, LaGrange County Community Foundation, IU 2:00 Seminar - Ted Stutz Health System, LaGrange County (Ohio Earth Food) REMC (through their Operation Winterizing your lawn Round-Up campaign), and LaGrange & garden organically United Fund, as well as many local In Store Clearance businesses, churches and individuals. All Perennials & Herbs See the chart above for a breakdown Buy 2 get 1 Free of where LaGrange County Council on Ag- ing’s money comes from. 9690 W 200 S • Shipshewana, IN 46565 • 260-768-4837 x1

LCCOA Te LaGrange County Council on Aging will hold their frst ever Senior Transportation Expo on Tuesday, October 15 from LaGrange County Area Transit (LCAT). 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Michiana Home Assistant Program Event Center (MEC) located at 7605 Providing clients with everything N. State Road 9 in Howe. Tis is a free from running errands for them event that will aford senior citizens to reminding them when to of LaGrange county the opportunity take their medications. to gather information about local businesses, health care providers and Food/Senior Mart (Age 60+) senior service providers. Fifty organi- Provides non-perishable food zations are anticipated to be set up at items to low income or homebound the expo. seniors, age 60 and over. Free blood pressure checks, Health Related Services diabetic testing, bone density scans, vi- Senior Expo/Focus on Health sion and hearing screenings and other (Free health fairs), weekly blood services will be available. Tose seniors pressure and glucose checks, diabetic attending will have the opportunity to education/support group, fu shots, enter into a lot of drawings and sign foot care clinics, medication cards, up to receive information from many excercise classes, Senior Health vendors. It is suggested that those Insurance Program (SHIP). coming to the event bring address Medical Equipment Loans labels to save themselves some writing. Further questions may be directed to Walkers, wheelchairs, wheelchair Photo Submitted the LaGrange County Council on Aging ramps, shower chairs, canes and more. at 260-463-4161. Home Repair & Maintenance Services Spring clean up, window washing, leaf raking and more. Special Luncheons Quarterly lunch with the Sherif, monthly carry-in luncheons with special guests/programs. Tax Assistance Sponsored by AARP. pg 32 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13

Nintendo Wii Bowling - Monthly Free Movies & Popcorn -Monthly Euchre Club - Every Wednesday Bible Study - Every Wednesday BINGO - Every Tursday Free Shopping Trips - 2, Monthly Painting Classes - Monthly For further information or questions about LaGrange County Council on Aging’s services or activities, you may call their ofce at 260-463-4161. Photo Submitted Free Day Diabetes Made Easy Health, Wellness, & In October & November A FREE presentation for the public by Connie Lehman, Registered Dietician & Certifed Diabetes Educator at Topeka Pharmacy HERE ARE THE DETAILS Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30, To qualify, at the end of each month we Topeka Library Community Room will total the sales. Then we’ll calculate • How to make healthy habits the average sales for each day. Which- stick for a lifetime. Flu Shots ever actual sale day is closest to the aver- • The color, size, and shape of healthy eating. Come fnd Tommy at Topeka Pharmacy Come fnd Tommy at Topeka Pharmacy age without going over the amount is the 95 Pay Cash and • Good calories and good food! $ Healthy fat, carbs, & proteins. FREE DAY! All you customers of that par- Look carefully $ receive a Find one of the 15 Tiny 10 00 Look carefully • You can’t afford not to plan 29 Cash throughout the store... throughout the store... ticular day will be notified, we will give healthy meals on a budget! Find one of the 15 Tiny gift card Insurance accepted Tommy’s hiding among Tommy’s hiding among for a later visit. the merchandise...the merchandise... you a gift certificate FREE with Medicare Part B Your entire purchase is Your entire purchase is 10% OFF 10% OFF equal to the amount Shingles and other When you bring it to When you bring it to the checkout!ble vaccines availa the checkout! you spent that day. 260-768-4618 • Chris & Leora Yoder SARA’S 101 N. Main St. Topeka, IN • 260-593-2252 by appointment, 101 N. Main St., Topeka • 260-593-2252 SARA’S SARA’S SARA’S with prescription Hope to see you! 5170 N 675 W • Shipshewana, IN 46565 Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00 - 5:00 ATTIC GARDEN ATTIC GARDEN IN THE HEART OF TOPEKA - 800-528-3279 OR 260-593-2252 IN THE HEART OF TOPEKA - 800-528-3279 OR 260-593-2252

Community Calendar “Your source for what’s happening” 10/1 JH Boys Soccer (8) @ Elk Chr ..4:30 Girls VB (6) vs. West Noble .....4:30 JH Girls VB @ Fairfeld ............4:30 JH XC @ Churubusco/Howe ....4:45 Boys Soccer vs. West Noble .... 5pm Girls Soccer vs. Trinity ........... 5pm JH Girls Soccer vs. Trinity ..... 5pm Girls VB vs. Central Noble ...... 6pm 2 Boys Tennis Sectional ............. 5pm 3 Fall Crafters Fair, Shipshewana JH Soccer Tourney@ECA .........4:30 JH Girls VB vs. Milford ...........4:30 JH Boys (7) vs. Eastside ......... 5pm Boys Tennis Sectional ............. 5pm Girls VB @ Fremont ................ 6pm MES Skating Party 3rd & 4th 4 Fall Crafters Fair, Shipshewana Westview Elem. Chicken BBQ 5 Fall Crafters Fair, Shipshewana Autumn Art Class @ Maple Wood Nature Center ..............10am-4pm JH Boys Soccer vs. LL/Hamil. .8:30 JH Girls VB Wawasee Tourney 9am Girls Soccer @ Culver Acad. ...10am Boys Tennis Sectional ............10am JH Girls Soccer Tourney ........10am XC NECC @ West Noble .........11am Boys Soccer @ Elk. Christian .. 6pm Girls VB (9) @ Lakeland .......... 6pm Girls VB @ Lakeland ................ 6pm 7 JH (8) Boys Soccer @ LL ..........4:15 JH Boys Soccer @ PH ...............4:30 JH Girls VB @ Lakeland ...........4:30 JH Girls Soccer vs. Lakeland ...4:30 Girls VB (6) @ Hamilton ......... 5pm TES Title 1 Parent Night ........ 7pm 8 JH (7) Boys Soccer @ Garrett ..4:30 JH Girls VB @ Lakewood Pk ....4:30 Boys Tennis Regional ..............4:30 Girls VB (6) @ New Paris .........4:30 JH XC @ Fremont ....................4:45 XC vs. Lakeland ....................... 5pm Boys Soccer Sectional ............. 5pm Girls Soccer Sectional ............. 5pm Girls VB vs. Fairfeld ............... 6pm 10 Girls Soccer Sectional ..............4:30 Girls VB (6) vs. Churubusco ....4:30 Boys Soccer Sectional ............. 5pm Girls VB (9) vs. Conc./Wars .... 5pm JH XC LLC @ West Noble ........5:30 Shipshewana Town Council ... 6pm Westview School Board Mtg. . 7pm pg 34 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13

Community Calendar Want better fuel mileage “Your source for what’s happening” & performance for your diesel? 11 Westview Fall Festival ............ 7pm 12 Girls VB JB Tourney ................8:30 Call us for an appointment today! Girls VB (9) @ Lakeland ...........8:30 JH Girls Soccer Tourney ........10am Computer Diagnostics, Transmissions, Gas & Diesel Engines, Brakes, AC Recharge & Repair, Etc. XC Sectional @ West Noble ....11am Boys Soccer Sectional ............. 6pm Sam Miller Auto Repair Technician Committed to integrity & loyalty on the front line. Girls Soccer Sectional ............. 7pm Ham & Bean Beneft Supper .. 4pm Frontline AUto Tech 13 Color Walk @ Maple Woods .... 2pm 955 E North Village Dr. • Shipshewana • 260-768-3095 • fax 260-768-3102 14 Girls VB (6) vs. Lakewood Pk . 5pm Girls VB vs. Bethany ............... 6pm Junior High Record-Setting Run 15 Girls VB (6) @ Central Noble ...4:30 Girls VB vs. Hamilton ............. 6pm TES PTO Mtg. ......................... 4pm Westview seventh grader and Coach Don Williams said, “It was WES Title 1 Parent Night ....... 6pm cross country runner Emily Stutzman a big accomplishment and I am very 16 Breakfast w/ the Birds .............8:30 has earned her way into the West- proud of her considering that Nicole 17 Boys Soccer Regional .............. 5pm view record book. On September 14 Williams won the high school cross Girls VB (9) @ Northridge ...... 5pm Girls VB NECC Tourney.......... 6pm in Columbia City at the Indian Lakes country state championship back in SES PTO Mtg............................6:30 Invitational, Emily turned in an 1997 and was one of the best female 19 Girls Soccer Regional ...............TBA amazing performance by fnishing the distance runners to come out of North- Girls VB NECC Tourney...........9am course in a time of 11:31. Te previous east Indiana.” Emily’s comment on the JH Girls VB LLC .......................9am Jr. High record was held by Westview record was, “I’m really excited to break JH Boys Soccer LLC ...............10am XC Regional @ West Noble ....11am cross-country star Nicole Williams. She the record, I tried to draft of the lead Boys Soccer Regional .............. 5pm set the record at 11:35 in 1994 and it girl for most of the race and fnish as SES Skating Party ..............9-11am remained untouched for 19 years. fast as I could.” 21 LaGrange Co. Comm. Mtg. ......9am JH Sports Recognition ....12:25pm Emily Stutzman and Westview Junior High Cross Country Coach Don Williams. Photo Submitted Topeka Park Board Mtg. ......... 5pm 23 Hunter Safety Class @ Dallas Lake 24 GVB Sectional @ CN................ 6pm Parent/Teacher Conf. K-6 Shipshewana Town Council ... 6pm Hunter Safety Class @ Dallas Lake 25 MES Grandparents Day Hunter Safety Class @ Dallas Lake 26 Boys Soccer Semi-State .........10am Girls VB Sectional @ CN ..........TBA Girls Soccer Semi-State .........10am 27 Folk Jam @ Maple Wood .........1:30 28 Parent/Teacher Conf. K-12 Topeka Town Council Mtg...... 5pm LaGrange Co. CVB Brd. Mtg. .. 7pm 29 Parent/Teacher Conf. 7-12 31 Fall Break Are we missing your event that the community should know about? Next time, be sure to submit your calendar item to [email protected] or 260-463-4901. Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 · pg 35

s Cub l Kid' Happy Birthday to our Elementary Students! Oct. 1 Sawyer Beachy, Ashley Oct. 11 Amro Khaled Abad, DeWayne Oct. 19 Adrian Bontrager, Phaylon Lehman, Austin Lehman, Bontrager, Luke Fry, Colleen Gingerich, Aidan Kohlheim, Michael Miller, Jared Osbun, Miller, Duane Schmucker, Danika Yoder Madison Penick, Ethan Austin Stutzman, Kerry Oct. 20 Lora Bontrager, Brianna Pletcher, Velda Yoder, Velma Wingard, Becky Yoder, Eva Caldwell, Caleb Detweiler, Yoder Yoder Adam Schlabach, Gavin Oct. 2 Tyler Yoder Oct. 12 Spencer Conatser, Kevin Schlabach, Jerica Yoder Oct. 3 Jason Herschberger, Sara Miller, Bethany Yoder Oct. 21 Isaiah Hostetler, Titus Herschberger, Jamee Housh, Oct. 13 Natalie D. Bontrager, Schwartz Karla Mast, Dena Miller, Audrey Eash, Jacob Eash, Oct. 22 Jaylen Schlabach, Jocelynn Krista Miller, Ashlyn Shafer Amanda Lambright, Carolyn Schrock, Adrian Slabach, Jace Oct. 4 Kaylee Barger, Andrew Byler, Lambright, Aydan Leis, Jana Yoder, Marcus Yoder Samuel Lantz, Hannah Miller, Becky Moore, Avery Oct. 23 Collin Martin, Jerry Miller, Martin, Braden Rogers Niccum Jordynn Wasson Oct. 5 Cynthia Carlisle, Caleb Oct. 14 Marlena Frey, Kylie Hall, Oct. 24 Ava Hostetler, Kaleb Iddings, Lambright, Diane Lambright, Isaiah Miller, Michelle Miller, Micah Lehman, Kristen Darin Miller, Rhonda Miller, Cael Misner Miller Lillian Schlabach, Marissa Oct. 15 Jason Bontrager, Trenton Oct. 25 Montaha Algaradie, Logan Yoder Estep, Alexis Harlan Baugh, Kendra Mullet Oct. 6 Cody Barton, Kaeleigh Leis, Oct. 16 Remington Carpenter, Oct. 26 Kassandra Schlabach, Krissia Luke Miller, Lyndon Miller, Spencer Carpenter, Joel Schlabach Elizabeth Schmucker, Logen Gingerich, Courtney Hall, R. Terry, Kathy Troyer, Tyler Madeline Hochstetler, Oct. 27 Tyler Brandenberger, Kevin Yoder Karissa Miller, Sarah Mullett, Lambright, Dena Miller, Caleb Yater, Bryan Yoder Oct. 7 Cory Altimus, Evan Brown, Janae Schrock, Nakya Treesh Alaina Miller, Jared Mishler, Oct. 17 Aaron Bontrager, Aaron Fry, Oct. 28 Gavin Engle, Justin King, Nicole Yoder Matthew Lambright, Hannah Deann Nisley, Aeisha Khalil Salim, Brenda Slabach Oct. 8 Michael Beachey, Dale Schwartz, Jason Weaver, Bontrager, Matthew Slabach, Amos Yoder, Jadon Yoder, Oct. 29 Myron Fry, Derick Miller, Janessa Stutzman, Westan Jared Yoder, Jeremy Yoder, Ryan Miller, Brandon Tester, Walker, Nolan Yoder Jesse Yoder Jalayna Whetstone Oct. 9 Geneva Miller, Marla Yoder Oct. 18 LaVern Bontrager, Lyndon Oct. 30 Eva Hostetler, Danielle Bontrager, Jolisa Schlabach Loveall Oct. 10 Bruce Miller Oct. 31 Ryan Gingerich, Abriana Elisabeth Suddarth KURT R. BACHMAN KEVIN P. BRUNS DARIN C. SHROCK 108 West Michigan Street • LaGrange, Indiana 46761 260.463.4949

National Day Of Te Cowboy Te Tird annual National Day of shooting gallery, rope lassoing and Indiana Master Naturalist David Lane, the Cowboy (NDOC) was held in late horseback riding and cowboy crafts. who portrayed “Deputy Wesson” and July at David Rogers Memorial Park. Cowboys for Christ presented a special special host and advocate for NDOC Last spring the state of Indiana passed cowboy horse-handling demonstra- Jerry Betley, who served as “Justice a resolution, announced by governor, tion. Friends of the Park ofered Wrangler” for the day. Betley presented Mike Pence, that July 27, 2013 be ob- western-style vittles that were cooked a National Day of the Cowboy fag to served as National Day of the Cowboy. on an open fre and then served to the the park during the day’s ceremony. Many activities consisting of fam- events attendees. Next year National Day of the Cow- ily oriented western entertainment Te Cowboy Day hosts were park boy will be held on Saturday, July 26, were slated for the day including a fast Interpretive Naturalist Scott Beam, 2014 at David Rogers Memorial Park in draw shoot-out contest, Nerf-action who played “Lefty Strings”, Advanced rural Wolcottville. Photo courtesy of LaGrange Publishing Topeka Town News by Ron Eash As summer comes to an end and quicker we can get them picked up, and ing from 6:45 to 9:00 pm. Put your best fall begins, we see leaves changing col- it is safer for the employees who run costume on and come enjoy the fun. ors and they are beginning to fall. Te the equipment. Tanks for your help. Te Topeka Town Hall will have trick or town will begin leaf pick-up on Octo- Bids went out for fall projects. treat bags available to hand out to the ber 10 and continue on Mondays and Pulver Asphalt was awarded the con- kids of Topeka through the month of Tursdays until the busy time of the tract. Work should begin within the October, while the bags last. Please only season, then we will be out throughout next few weeks. one per child. Tey can be picked up at the week. Remember to put leaves next Te annual costume party and the Town Hall from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm to the curb or street where the machine trick or treat night will be held together each day. Remember to watch out for can reach them. Do not put them this year on Tursday, October 31. Te the kids. around trees, poles or vehicles. Also, costume party, along with games will keep your limbs and branches in a sepa- be at Topeka Elementary School from rate pile. Te better you help with get- 5:30 to 6:15 pm. Costume judging will ting your leaves in the right places, the be 6:15 to 6:45 pm and trick or treat- Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 · pg 37

JH SOCCER • 2013 Westview’s 2013 Jr. High Girls Soccer: Back (Left to right): Coach Josie Martin, Makayla Yoder, Madison Jantzi, Tifany Porter, Alyssa Hart, Anna Wilson, Kiaha Nichols, Trew Grice, Kylee Zimmerman, Iris Uresti and Laryn Riegsecker. Kneeling: Karis Bachman, Bradi Oesch, Gretchen Lewton, Krist Mishler, Alyssa Mudd, Anna Mullett, Stephanie Lory and Nisha Patel. Sitting: LeAnna Miller, Libbie Martin, Sara Leggett, Alexis Kennedy, Kyla Long, Grace Miller and Lyndsey Bradley. Photo by Abby Wenger

JV SOCCER • 2013 Westview’s 2013 JV Boys Soccer: Back (Left to right): Nick Yoder, Logan Lewton, Gavin Gage, Houston Haney, Logan Pearson and Coach Chase Jones. Kneeling: Dawson Oesch, Dylan Mast, Dalton Misner, Andrew Brandenberger and Nathan Garcia. Sitting: Jonathan Fennell, Jared Mullett, Brody Long, Hunter Whitney, Jeryl Weaver and Drake Yoder. Photo by Abby Wenger Oklahoma! To Be Presented As Westview’s Fall Musical Te Westview music department will present Oklahoma! on Friday and Saturday, November 8 and 9 at 7:30 pm and on Sunday, November 10 at 2:30 pm in Wilson Auditorium at Westview. Ticket sales will begin on Tursday, October 3. For those interested in purchasing tickets, you may call Pam Miller, 768-4146 x 6108 or the main ofce at Westview, 768-4146. Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 · pg 39

7 GRADE SOCCER • 2013 TH Westview’s 2013 7th Grade Boys Soccer: Back (Left to right): Coach Ken Blinco, Janson Brandenberger, Lane Kennedy, Conner Baker and Zak Morris. Kneeling: Tyler Mullett, Ryan Miller, Jack McCoy, Grissom Neumann and Bailey Hostetler. Sitting: Kurtis Davis, Hunter Sharick, Bayley Iddings, Zach Chas- tain and Isaac Poncé. Photo by Abby Wenger

8 GRADE SOCCER • 2013 TH Westview’s 2013 8th Grade Boys Soccer: Back (Left to right): Travis Miller, Josh Hunter, Isaac Hunter, Michael Bontrager, Austin Hostetler and Coach Steve Troyer. Middle: Jamie Farnsworth, Ethan Roth, Matthew Byler, Gage Newcomer and Braden Shafer. Sitting: Cameron Drake, Hunter Klein, Luke Sharp, Ryan Barker and Jairo Mojica. Photo by Abby Wenger Fall Festival At Westview High School Te Westview art and music de- partments will hold their annual fall festival in the courtyard at Westview on Friday, October 11 at 6:30 pm. Music will be provided by the Dynamic Singsations, directed by choir director, Mrs. Kristen Stooksbury and the high school Jazz Band, under the direction of band director, Mr. Mike Brown. Mrs. Jesse Martin’s art classes will have their artwork on display as well. In case of bad weather, the alternate loca- tion will be the Westview cafeteria. Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 · pg 41

7 VOLLEYBALL • 2013 TH Westview’s 2013 7th Grade Volleyball: Back (Left to right): Coach Jessica Horner, Jensen Reynolds, Alayna Bates, Hannah Gingerich and Coach Me- lissa Raber. Middle: Jewel Helmuth and Tori Antal. Front: Madison Kresse, Audrey Brown, Katie Mast, Shelbi Smith and Regan Hochstetler. Photo by Abby Wenger Where You Find Exceptional Savings 1265 N SR 5 • Shipshewana, IN 46565 • Located on SR 5, just south of the World Famous Shipshewana Flea Market! Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 5:30pm • Sat. 7:30am - 4:00pm • Closed Sun. Bulk Foods for Every Day Use! Cold Cut Meats: Ham, Turkey Breasts, Roast Beef 75 Kinds of Cheese: Co-Jack, Muenster, Swiss, Cheddar, American, Colby, Pepper Jack, Many More! Milk, Eggs, Homestyle Noodles - made at E&S Sales! Baking: Spices, Nuts, Flour, Sugar, Cake Decorations, Dried Grain, Jams & Jellies, Snacks, Coffee Beans & much more! We have lots of produce, frozen fruit, ice-cream, fudge & beautiful hanging baskets!

8 VOLLEYBALL • 2013 TH Westview’s 2013 8th Grade Volleyball: Back (Left to right): Maggie McCoy, Alex Burr, Jenna Duf, Kaitlyn Chupp, Summer Konkle and Coach Diane Roe. Middle: Shianna Smith, Reghan Hefner, Serenity Corlett, Bradi Yoder, Hayley Courtney and Julie Schrock. Front: Jeana Beechy, Megan Schrock, Olivia Voros, Danicha Shook and Roseann Miller. Photo by Abby Wenger Shipshewana Area Historical Society Dinner Te Shipshewana Area Historical Society (SAHS) will hold its annual dinner meeting on Monday, October 21 at the Wolfe Community Building, 345 N. Morton Street in Shipshewana. Doors will open at 6:00 pm with din- ner at 6:30, catered by Fashion Farm Restaurant of Ligonier. Janet Schrock will present, “Te Trail of Courage/Potawatomi” after the dinner. Advance tickets only will be sold for this event. Tickets may be purchased by calling Roberta Markley at 260-768-4596 or Sharon Bowen at 260-768-4777. Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 · pg 43

JH CROSS COUNTRY • 2013 Westview’s 2013 Jr. High Girls Cross-Country: Back (left to right): Coach Don Williams, Jade Baugh, Alyssa Miller and Emily Stutzman. Kneeling: Kimberly Chupp, Carman Draves, Erica Fry, Lydia Rang and Lindsey Stoltzfus. Sitting: Samantha Kohlheim, Kalei Bollinger, Olivia Hibbs, Ashley Brown and Jessa Owens. Photo by Abby Wenger

JH CROSS COUNTRY • 2013 Westview’s Jr. High Boys Cross-Country: Back (Left to right): Coach Don Williams, Abe Jones, Richmond Stoltzfus, Kenneth Overton, Mason Jones and Kent Yoder. Kneeling: Ben Miller, Matt Yoder, Jeremiah Hostetler, Carson Eash, Josh Miller and Matt Jones. Sitting: Ethan Troyer, Kolten Lewton, André Stutzman, Andrew Hostetler, Avery Niccum and Gavin Stutzman. Photo by Abby Wenger MARTIN EXCAVATING, INC Great Service, Great Price Meats Demolition, Septics Cheeses Basements, Driveways Bulk Foods BROOK MARTIN President Special Orders? 1595 N 100 W 260-367-1266 LaGrange, IN 46761 260-499-3478 - No Problem! Topeka Fire Dept. Fish Fry & Bake Sale If we don’t have it, - Weddings will hold its annual fsh fry and bake Te Topeka Fire Department - Beneft Suppers we can get it. - Graduations sale on Saturday, October 26 from 4 to 8 pm at the Topeka Fire Station, - Special Events 110 South Main Street in downtown Topeka. Donations will be accepted on 120 S Main • Topeka, IN • P.O. Box 186 • 260-593-3002 behalf of Topeka Fire Department. Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 - 5:00 • Sat 8:00 - 4:00 • Closed Sunday Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 · pg 45

295 N Van Buren St. Shipshewana, IN (260) 768-4923 Name: _________________________________________________________ Age: __________________ Coloring Contest for children age 6 and younger. Sponsored by Wana Cup in Shipshewana this month! Winner gets a FREE ICE CREAM TREAT OF CHOICE at Wana Cup. Winning Drawings will be on display at Wana Cup. ALL PARTICIPANTS come in and claim your drawing for A FREE ICE-CREAM CONE at Wana Cup in November. Mail completed page to: LaGwana, Coloring Contest, PO Box 70, Shipshewana, IN 46565. Deadline for entry is Friday, Ocotber 18, 2013. Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ pg 46 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13 pg 46 · Te Hometown Treasure · March ‘13

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LaGrange County Library LaGrange-Main Branch Topeka Branch Shipshewana Branch 203 West Street 133 North Main Street 250 Depot St. Monday - Tursday 9:00 - 8:00 Monday, Tuesday, Tursday, Friday 11:30 - 6:00 Monday, Tuesday, Tursday, Friday 11:30 - 6:00 Friday & Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 Wednesday, Saturday 8:30 - 3:00 Wednesday, Saturday 8:30 - 3:00 Phone: 260-463-2841 Phone: 260-593-3030 Phone: 260-768-7444 Second Saturday Book Club eReader Petting Zoo Tis month we'll be discussing Te O'Briens by Peter Behrens. During the frst half of October, we'll have an assortment Te O'Briens is an unforgettable saga of love, loss, and of eReaders available for you to try out. Hold them! change spanning half a century in the lives of a restless Play with them! Learn more about them! patriarch and his splendid, tragic, ambitious clan. Te eReaders will be at all three branches. Check the schedule to see when they're coming to yours! \" Epic in its scope... lifetimes unfold in its pages. Tat the lives hold our attention so closely is a tribute to Behrens's LaGrange County Library beautiful writing, and a reminder of just how vital, brutal, October 1, 5-7:00 pm • October 2-4, 3-5:00 pm and pervasive love is.\" — Hufngton Post October 12, 2-4:00 pm LaGrange County Library Saturday, October 12 at 11:00 am Topeka Branch Library October 10, 3-5:00 pm Excel with Rosetta Shipshewana Branch Library Join Microsoft Ofce instructor Rosetta Miller for a beginning- October 17, 3-5:00 pm intermediate class in Microsoft Excel 2010. Te class will begin with a brief review of basic functions, so returning students can review and newcomers can catch up. Ten the class will go on to Genealogy Assistance explore some of the more advanced functions. As always, Rosetta is happy to answer questions and Volunteers from the LaGrange County Genealogical Society help her students when they get stuck, so this will are available in the genealogy department to help the public be a relaxed and informative class for all. with family history questions and challenges. Te class is free, but registration is required. LaGrange County Library Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Visit or call the LaGrange County Public Library. LaGrange County Library Tuesday, October 8, 5:30-7:30 pm pg 48 · Te Hometown Treasure · October ‘13