The Hometown Treasure September 2011

A Monthly Magazine Serving Shipshewana & Topeka, Indiana Circulation 8,000 Published by Aurora Services, Inc. Volume Twelve September 2011 Number Seven Cover Photo by Abby Wenger Ship-Middlebury Road Opens ... 43 Westview Fall Sports ... 15-23 Old Fashioned Farming Days ... 52-53 The Hometown Treasure Permit No. 22 Shipshewana, IN 46565 Topeka, IN P.O. Box 744 U.S. Postage Pd. Postal Patrons Prsrt Std

2 September 2011 Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure — ADVERTISING INFORMATION — The Hometown Treasure Published by Aurora Services, inc. Deadline for October Issue: Fri., Sept. 23 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 744, Shipshewana, IN 46565 Wednesday, Sept. 22 if you need a proof. Located at 4425W US 20, Suite 4, between Shipshewana & LaGrange Starting with the October issue, color will be available Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax: 888-439-6528 • e-mail: [email protected] throughout the publication! Prices for color might be Or you may call or stop by • Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm slightly less than currently, but black/white prices will no Dan & Dawn Byler, Owners • Justin Geigley, Editor • Esther Wenger, Cust Svc longer be available. Discounts available for ads running more than once. Call for details! 260-463-4901 Sharon Herschberger, Offce Manager • Melody DuVal, Graphic Designer Melissa Byler, Word Find/Clueless Crossword • Abby Wenger, Graphic Designer CLASSIFIED AD FORM: (see page 10) David Lane, Writer, Delivery • Rod Lantz, Sales • Carol Anderson, Writer Page 2 The Hometown Treasure reserves the right to not print any submitted Luke Pamer, Sports/Staff Writer • Beth Hochstetler, Accounts Receivable advertisement or press release. Refunds for errors on advertising shall Dawn Byler, Dan Pruitt, Roger Wenger, Contributing Photographers be limited to the amount paid for such advertising.

Downtown Revitalization Being Planned For Shipshewana by Sheryl Kelly, Shipshewana Town Manager The Downtown Revitalization Plan will be one elected offcials, and staff. An important component September 2011 of our primary efforts over the next several months. to assist in meeting the project goals is involvement The goals of the project are to determine ways to help and participation by the public. There will be several stimulate additional interest in the downtown, improve opportunities to provide input, in addition to the aesthetics, seek ways to link the downtown and fea frst public project kick-off meeting that was held on 3 market to encourage visitors to shop in both areas, and Thursday, August 4. generally look to make Shipshewana a better place to A main goal is to gather as much input and feedback live and visit. The Town received a grant and has hired from the public as we possibly can. Residents should a consultant to assist the plan under the guidance of fnd a “Prouds, Desires, and Concerns” questionnaire a steering committee comprised of town residents, that was mailed to each home with the current utility Student Athlete Pickup invoice. In a couple of weeks, DLZ will evaluate all written comments in these areas and compare them Student athletes should be picked up at the south to the list provided by the Steering Committee. end of the walk behind the school. Please do not drive back to pick them up. There is lots of congestion All Sport Passes Available Now behind the school. We need to keep this area clear for All sport passes will be sold only at the athletic the safety of our students and staff. Parents, your help offce on Monday through Friday from 8 am to 3 pm. with this matter is very much appreciated. Prices for the passes are as follows: Family pass (includes This is a reminder that parking behind the school parents and Westview Corporation students in grades is for coaches and staff. 1-12), $160; Adults, $65; Students, $30. Brand New Design Coming To Passes will be available only until September 23. The Hometown Treasure Table of Contents by Justin Geigley Birthday Page .................................................... 13 Starting with the next issue, The Hometown Treasure Classifed Ads ...................................................11 Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure will look very different from the current design. We Community Calendar ....................................... 59 have decided that is time to redesign and refocus this Contests/Puzzles publication by updating the look to a more modern Coloring Contest ...................................... 36-37 one and having more human interest articles in ad- Clueless Crossword Puzzle ......................... 12 dition to news. Before anyone worries though, all of Drawing Contest ........................................... 29 the same articles, features, and contests that you love Gold Coin Contest .......................................... 5 will still remain, including our extensive coverage of Mystery Farm Contest .................................. 45 Word Search .................................................... 7 Westview School Corporation activities. Some of the more major changes to the design in- Display Advertiser Listing ................................ 59 clude having a glossy cover (similar to most magazines) Dollars & $ense ................................................. 41 and ... color pages throughout the entire magazine. Healthy Hearts, Healthy Homes ....................... 25 That means no more pages that are only black and Heart of Missions .............................................. 44 white. We want to provide a better experience to our Hometown Church Listings ........................ 32-33 readers by having the paper be entirely in color, but we Hometown History ............................................ 12 also don’t want to upset those that advertise in black LaGrange County Council ............................... 51 and white with a huge price increase because we are LaGrange County Council on Aging ............... 25 forcing them to use color. We are working very hard LaGrange County Library ................................... 6 to change our pricing structure so that color ads can LaGrange County Sheriff’s Report .................. 55 be affordable to all advertisers! Menno's Tech Minutes ..................................... 27 We enjoy putting out The Hometown Treasure every Musings from Maggie ....................................... 55 month. It is a labor of love that we need our readers Shipshewana Town News .................... 30, 49, 50 AND local businesses to support. The more we can Sports Scoop ................................................ 15-22 get the support of businesses through advertising or Spotlight on Nature ...................................... 47-48 sponsoring contests and columns, the more time we Topeka Town News ...................................... 5, 57 are able to spend on producing the best local news and Westview School Board ................................... 54 entertainment magazine. Direct comments to justin@ Westview Sports Calendars ....................... 15, 19 amishpapers.com. Page 3

4 September 2011 September 2011 24th Annual Labor Day Monday, September 5 Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure AdMISSIon only $4.00 275 Tables Page 4 Page 4

Gold Coin Contest Winners by Dan Byler/Justin Geigley Our gold coin sponsor for August was Fry’s Repair We are doing this in an effort to help out our spon- September 2011 Shop (page 17 - August issue.) The lucky winners sors by bringing folks into their establishments. You are to get their names drawn for a $25 gift certifcate not required to purchase anything, just make the extra each to Fry’s Repair Shop were Bill E. Miller of effort to stop in. Of course, if you see something you 1100W, Shipshewana and Steven Yoder of 1000W, need while you’re there anyway … they will certainly 5 Topeka. Congratulations! Keep your entries coming! be glad to sell it to you! After you fnd the gold coin in an ad, it might be gold or just black and white as shown here, we are Have a list of customer addresses ... but not asking everyone that participates in the contest M how best to contact them again? Talk to us! to take your entry to the sponsoring business. You a We can add to, delete from, and update your i may mail the postcard to the business, but if you l mailing list for you; do bulk mailings; and provide do present it in person, you will have a double chance i you with alphabetical lists of all your contacts. of winning one of the prizes! The frst prize will be n Your best customers are your current customers! g drawn only from the entries that were presented in We can also help you start collecting that person. The second drawing will be with all entries S information if you aren’t already doing it. that were received, both in person and those mailed in. e r Use a postcard (or index card) if at all possible. v PO Box 744, Put, “I found the gold coin in your ad!”, on it, as well as i Shipshewana, IN 46565 your name and address. Entries need to be turned in c [email protected] e Ph: (260) 463-4901 by Friday, September 23. Fax (888) 439-6528 Topeka Town Council by Luke Pamer 8/8/2011 - The LaGrange County Economic The board is approving $3,000 to be given for payment Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Development Cooperation is creating a new strategic of the freworks. plan to beneft the company. LaGrange’s manufacturing There have been problems recently with motorized jobs have increased over the past ten years so the extra wheelchairs on the roads in Topeka. Police Marshall, development is needed. This process has been in the Carl Stoltz, reported that a motorized wheel chair making for six months. There was a 436 page document traveled on the road to SR 5 without using the buggy made by the LCEDC to show their plans and fndings. lane. The reason the person gave for not traveling in If you would wish to see this document, it is on display the buggy lane was because they did not want to get at the Topeka public library. It can also be found on horse feces on their wheelchair. The reason that the their website. The new plan is up for approval on motorized vehicles are causing a problem is because August 15th. There is a possible chance for the LCEDC they impede fowing traffc. Stoltz has asked the board to obtain a 500-600 acre piece of land by the toll road to create an ordinance that states that a vehicle must to expand on. There could also be possible a possible maintain a certain speed or they must travel in the chance for partnership between the LCEDC and the buggy lane if a sidewalk is not present. town of Topeka for a downtown revitalization project Stoltz also requested to make a dog trainer a such as the one beginning in Shipshewana. While at special deputy of the Topeka police force. This is so the meeting, executive director of the LCEDC, Keith the trainer can transport illegal drugs legally for the Gillenwater, asked the town of Topeka to re-new their dogs training purposes. The special deputy would not previous three year agreement. The LCEDC asked for have the power to patrol streets or make any arrests. the same contract as they did three years ago. The Topeka Fire Department has requested that It was approved by the town board that $5,000 will the board gives them $461.85 for new salvage covers. be transferred out of the park equipment fund for A salvage cover is a piece of 14x18 vinyl covering so Christmas decorations for the town. furniture and other objects may be saved from fres. API Construction Cooperation is requesting During a recent water facility inspection, Topeka payment from the town of Topeka for $436,000. The needs three new yard hydrants in the next three years board approved for the payment to take place. to meet qualifcations. The yard hydrants cost $800 The Chamber of Commerce has asked the board apiece. for help in the payment of the Fourth of July freworks. Page 5

LaGrange County Library 6 September 2011 NEW BUILDING NOW OPEN at 203 West Street Wednesday, Saturday 8:30 - 3:00 Family Movie Night Topeka Branch LaGrange-Main Branch Shipshewana Branch 133 North Main Street Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30 - 6:00 (around the corner from previous entrance) Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 8:00 Wednesday, Saturday 8:30 - 3:00 Friday 11:30 - 6:00 Phone: 260-768-7444 Friday & Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 Phone: 260-593-3030 Phone: 260-463-2841 Prickly's Story Time Free movie! Free popcorn! Fun for the whole family! Join Librarian Janice Peoples and Prickly the Hedgehog for stories, activities and more! Topeka Branch Library Topeka Branch Library please contact the Topeka Branch Library for the flm title! Wednesdays at 10:00 am Friday, Sept. 9 at 6:00 pm Sept. 7 • Sept. 14 • Sept. 21 • Sept. 28 Movie of the Month Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Stories & Puppets Sit back and enjoy a free movie, complete Children's Librarian Mary Miller will be bringing the with FREE popcorn! You're welcome to bring puppets to the branch library for some story time fun! something to drink in a covered container. This movie is rated PG-13, children under 13 Shipshewana Branch Library MUST be accompanied by an adult. Monday, Sept. 12 at 6:00 pm LaGrange County Library Topeka Branch Library Friday, Sept. 16 at 6:00 pm Monday, Sept. 26 at 6:00 pm BookFest 2011 Tuesdays are Snooze Days! BookFest is a FREE event for families with activities Tuesdays are Snooze days, but they are not for sleeping! appropriate for children 0-12 years! All children must be Join Professor Snoozy and all those silly library puppets for accompanied by an adult. You can have fun with crafts, stories, crafts, and lots of laughs! activities, snacks, & door prizes. Every family goes home LaGrange County Public Library with a free book! Tuesdays at 10:00 am & 1:00 pm LaGrange County Library Stories and activities designed for preschool aged children Thursday, Sept. 29 • 6:00 - 7:30 pm Sept. 6 • Sept. 13 • Sept. 20 • Sept. 27 Knit for Victory Cancellation Drop by the main library to knit, crochet, or sew hats and slippers The Job Club meeting for Sept. 2 at the LaGrange to be sent to soldiers overseas via The Ships Project. All ages are County Public Library has been cancelled. welcome. Please bring your own materials. Holiday Closings LaGrange County Public Library Friday, Sept. 30 • 2:30 - 4:30 pm Monday, Sept. 5 is Labor Day. Please Note: the military has again revised the requirements for All branches of the library will be closed. acceptable clothing. Items for ground troupes cannot contain any synthetic fbers Second Saturday Book Club what-so-ever. Synthetic fbers melt and cause burns in the extreme heat of an explosion. All items for ground troops must be made Open to any adult (16+) who wishes to attend. of 100% wool or other animal fber. Items for ground troops are Daily Bread (Davis Mercantile, Shipshewana) only accepted in two colors: Coyote Brown or Black. Saturday, Sept. 10 • 11:00 am Items for ship personnel and hospitals may be made with synthetic Room by Emma Donohugh fbers and in a wide range of colors, but please make sure that all A story told from the perspective of a fve-year old boy, items are very soft (the new Red Heart yarns are too scratchy) and very stretchy to ft a variety of sizes. Military approved Jack, who is being held captive in a small room along with patterns are available at the LaGrange County Public Library or his mother. Room is rife with moments of hope and beauty on-line at www.theshipsproject.com/patterns.htm. For a complete Page 6 and the doffed determination to live. description of the military's needs and requirements, please see www.theshipsproject.com.

Word Search (fnd all the underlined words) by Melissa Byler I am making this puzzle from my brand new offcial Apple store. It was pretty neat! Did you know iPad! I am so excited to fnally have it! The on-screen each Apple store gets its fooring from a certain part September 2011 keyboard is pretty cool but a little small for my fngers. of a quarry...and none of the other stores get theirs I am doing alright with just two of my fngers to type from that part! Pretty snazzy I’d say, having a plot in a though. Two weeks ago I went to Mishawaka to visit the quarry for each store! In other news, we are putting the metal on our 7 garage! Roof and walls...we are getting close to kinda M A K I N G C S K E E W done! I O N L S C R E E N L O Left-Over Letters Spell Out S P I Q U A R R Y L Y N Enter remaining letters starting at the top and going left to right. Solution on Page 40 A Z T D E E L L O T Z G ____ ____ ____ ___ ___ ___ ____ ____ ____ A Message From Melissa! H U A E N G L L B A Z K W Z R E O A W I A E A N A L E T N I P S R M N I K E C I P A N P D S S R ____ ___ ___ ____ ____ ____ ___ ____ ____ ___ ‘____ ____ A B F C L E D G L T L O C K O X O N I N O E L O T Y P E T N G R I T A L M E F I N G E R S K W F Maple Grove Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Church Maple Grove is a body of believers preaching and promoting the full Gospel with the purpose of Devon Weaver, CTp, CQpA reaching: 260 D NorTh VillAge Dr. Upward to Christ with our Worship ShipShewANA, iN 46565 Outward to our community [email protected] w i t h t h e Word office: 260.768.4760 Inward to our congregation cell: 260.768.7198 fax: 260.768.4763 w i t h t h e Warmth of l o v e a n d u n i t y Service Times: Sundays 10:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday School Next weight loss challenge starts 9:00 am Tuesday, September 3 at 10 am • Cost $29 Barry St. Clair Win cash & prizes! Pastor 260-593-2844 260-768-4705 505 e North Village Dr. • Shipshewana, iN 46565 Page 7

8 September 2011 September 2011 Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure West End Soccer Thanks to our Sponsors Agronomic Solutions Avery’s Lawn Service Cornerstone Stock Farm Anna M. Efthimiou, CPA Billman Propane Cruiser RV Blue Gate D&R Miller Concrete Page 8 Page 8 ARI - Legacy Sleepers Restaurant & Bakery Dave’s Lawnscaping Aurora Services, Inc.

9 September 2011 September 2011 Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Photos by Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Justin Geigley Layout by Melody DuVal Deisler Chiropractic DRV “Luxury Suites” Farmers State Bank Der Ruhe Blatz Motel Eash Insulation Forks County Line Stores DJ Sportswear Edd’s Supplies Frurip-May Funeral Home “Dr. Doug” Whitehead, DDS Emma Warehouse Page 9 Page 9

Subscription Rates for The Hometown Treasure 10 September 2011 Shipshewana or Topeka address. Additionally, Westview School Corporation covers the postage for grandparents Great gift idea The Hometown Treasure, standard edition, is automatically delivered FREE to anyone with a and your college to have it mailed to the parents/guardians of all other students living in the surrounding towns. students! A discounted rate is available to anyone else in the Westview School Corporation. NEW OPTION! Glossy Premium Magazine Edition! Standard Edition 1 Year … $10 Standard Edition You can pick up individual copies at our offce for $4.95, Westview School Corporation Area or have it mailed directly to you for $60/year! 2 Years …$18 - save $2 Gift Subscription From: 1 Year … $18 All Others _____________________________________________ 2 Years … $33 - save $3 NAME _____________________________________________ New Glossy Edition 1 Year … $60 MAILING ADDRESS Mail to: _____________________________________________ __________________________________________________ CITY, STATE ZIP NAME Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure __________________________________________________ You may Elmer Byler MAILING ADDRESS include a line of Happy Birthday, Dad! __________________________________________________ explanation, such 69902 CR 137 CITY, STATE ZIP as: Millersburg, IN 46543 Enter your line, if you want, below: OFFICE USE ONLY ___________ DATE ___________ RCT # ___________ PAYMENT TYPE ___________ AMOUNT ____________________________________________________________ Payment must be included with your subscription. Form Rev. Mail to: The Hometown Treasure 09-23-09 P.O. Box 744, Shipshewana, IN 46565 If you wish to use a credit or debit card, please fll in your information below. YOU MAY USE THIS CREDIT CARD INFORMATION FORM WITH EITHER THE SUBSCRIPTION FORM (ABOVE) OR CLASSIFIED AD FORM (BELOW). Address your Credit Card Statement is Mailed To, IF dIFFErEnT Please charge my: Discover than on Your Form (Subscription or Classifed Ad): ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ Expires: ___/___ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Signature ________________________________________________ 3-Digit Code ________ ____________________________________________________ Printed Name _______________________________________________________________________ Iss. Date Rct. o F F I C E U S E St __________Zip _______________ 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.60 6.40 7.20 8.00 8.80 9.60 10.40 11.20 1) 2) x 3) Please include payment or credit card information with your ad. If we need to bill you, there will be an additional $1.00 billing fee added to the above total. Rev. 04/20/09 P.O. Box 744, Shipshewana, IN 46565 Mail To: The Hometown Treasure Name __________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________ 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.40 5.20 6.20 6.00 7.00 6.80 7.80 7.60 8.60 8.40 9.40 9.20 10.20 10.00 11.00 10.80 1) Write one word or number per box. The fgure in the LAST BOx used will be the cost to run your ad once. Don’t count your name, address or ph. #. 2) Number of issues (months) the ad is to run: 3) Multiply cost (box 1) by number of issues (box 2). If you wish to use a credit or debit card, fll in your information at right. Page 10 City _____________________________ 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.80 6.60 7.40 8.20 9.00 9.80 10.60 additional words @ 20¢ each TOTAL COST: DATE(S) TO RUN: Next Available _______________ Form Rev. 10-2009

CLASSIFIED ADS BENEFIT ADVERTISING POLICY: We offer a $40 discount on advertising for any specifc beneft event. Up to 100 words of advertising, could run FREE twice in the classifed ads. Larger ads will have the discount deducted from the total bill. September 2011 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOUND ADVERTISING POLICY: The Hometown Treasure offers FOUND ads FREE. We ask that you pay for any LOST ads. Mattress: WANT A BETTER MATTRESS for less money? SMALL WATER COOLER: electric w/ water bottle on top, Full sets starting at $165 & up. King, Queen, Twin sets. works well. $40, 260-499-1356. 11 Also, Memory Foam Mattress. Will Deliver. Dusty Lane ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Home Accessories, 8020W 050N, Shipshewana, IN 46565. MAILING SERVICES - Do you have a list of customer 260-463-6164. addresses ... but you’re not sure what the best way is to --------------------------------------7-8-9 (R) ------------------------------------- contact them again? Talk to us! We can add to, delete 15 PASS. VANS TO RENT, 38¢-42¢/mi. Daily rates also from, and update your mailing list for you; do bulk mailings; available. Also have luggage boxes for rent. Call Stan, and provide you with alphabetical lists of all your contacts 574-320-9379. to make it easy for you to look someone up. Your best -------------------------------------------M ------------------------------------------ customers are those that have already bought from you! Buying JUNK BATTERIES, all kinds. Top prices paid, pick We can also help you start collecting that information if you aren’t already doing it. Aurora Services, Inc., 260-463-4901. up service available. 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Full service, up and running restaurant, Shopping trips welcome. 574-349-1401. which seats 80 comfortably, with Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure -------------------------------- 4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-------------------------------- Will do LONG & SHORT TRIPS OR TO WORK, reasonable parking for 30 to 40 vehicles. rates. Vern Lengacher. 260-442-7872. 1.3 miles off 131 expressway, Montcalm County, -----------------------------------------9-10 ---------------------------------------- 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4x4 long bed, 4 door pickup, Urban area with three large churches and housing great condition, very reliable, new brakes, rotors, tires & developments nearby, Amish country. timing belt. $13,000. Call Tom 219-313-0883. Rails to Trails snowmobile trail a block away. -----------------------------------------9-10 ---------------------------------------- 10\" CRAFTSMAN TABLE SAW: contractor style, model There is a hot buffet, a salad bar, a separate area 113 w/ larger 3 hp 110 V induction motor on legs & casters, for an ice-cream parlor and/or take-out window. runs strong. $125. 14\" band saw: ¾ HP motor on stand, ready for cutting. Shipshewana, 574-825-2680. 10x10 walk-in freezer and 6x10 walk-in cooler. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HARMONY ACOUSTICAL GUITAR: full size, steel strings, Up to date on inspection and the license is barely used, plays well. $40. 2nd Harmony Acoustical guitar current. same as above w/ repaired neck. $35. Rick, Shipshewana, This is a high traffic area and also a truck route. 574-825-2680. Karaoke machine: \"The Singing Machine\" plays CD's & records your voice. Microphone, 20 CD's All equipment, dishes, appliances, etc. is included. include Elvis, country, children's, Christmas, classics, etc. Previous owners had a mobile home on the $95. 260-499-1356. property. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANTIQUE DENTAL CHAIR & related equipment: Ritter Huge Burley Park Flea Market five times a year, ¼ brand, heavy construction, pkg. includes side stand w/ spit mile down the road. bowl, vertical tower w/ tray, Castle light w/ arm. Everything needs some TLC, but great collectible. An episode of Selling because of husband’s health. American Pickers valued a similar Ritter chair $1000. Asking For more information $300. Call Rick, Shipshewana, 574-825-2680. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- call 231-937-4202 and ask for Sue Anne. THE BLUE GATE RESTAURANT is now hiring: Servers, $130,000 Sales Staff & Bakers. Apply at the Blue Gate at 195 N. 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H H 12 September 2011 • A white mark on the nail bespeaks misfortune. • People with very pale nails are subject to ometown istory by Carol Anderson Interesting Facts From An 1889 Encyclopedia much infrmity of the fesh and persecution Fingernails as an indication of character: by neighbors and friends. • Pale or lead-colored nails indicate melancholy How to measure corn in the crib. people. • Broad nails indicate a gentle, timid, and the crib inside the rail; multiply them together and bashful nature. Rule: 1st. Measure the length, breadth and height of divide by two, the result is the number of bushels of • Lovers of knowledge and liberal sentiments shelled corn. have round nails. 2. Level the corn so that it is of equal depth throughout, • People with narrow nails are ambitious and multiply the length, breadth, and depth together, and Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure quarrelsome. this product by four. Cut off one fgure to the right • Small nails indicate littleness of mind, obstinacy of the product; the other will represent the number and conceit. of bushels of shelled corn. • Choleric, martial men, delighting in war, have 3. Multiply length by height and then by width, add red and spotted nails. two ciphers to the result and divide by 124; this gives • Nails growing into the fesh at the points or the number bushels of ear corn. sides indicate luxurious tastes. Durability of a horse. A horse will travel 400 yards in 4½ minutes at a C minute at a gallop. An average draught horse will draw walk, 400 yards in 2 minutes at a trot, and 400 yards in 1 1,600 pounds 23 miles per day on a level road, weight L R of wagon included. The average weight of a horse is 1,000 pound; his strength is equal to that of 5 men. uO He attains his growth in 5 years, will live 25, average 16 E S years. A horse will live 25 days on water, without solid food, 17 days without eating or drinking, but only 5 L S days on solid food without drinking. EW Superstitions regarding babies. It is believed by many that if a child cries at its birth S O and lifts up only one hand, it is born to command. It is S R thought very unlucky not to weigh the baby before it is By D dressed. When frst dressed, the clothes should not be Melissa put on over the head, but drawn on over the feet, for Byler luck. When frst taken from the room in which it was Use the born, it must be carried upstairs before going down words so that it will rise up in the world. In any case it must below to be carried upstairs or up the street the frst time it is fll in the taken out. It is also considered in England and Scotland spaces! unlucky to cut the baby's nails or hair before it is twelve Hat Buggy Godly months old. The saying: Born on Monday, fair in the Headcloth Amish Family face; Born on Tuesday, full of God's grace; born on Covering Horse Yoder Wednesday, the best to be had; Born on Thursday, Sibelcop Farmers Herschberger merry and glad; Born on Friday, worthily given; Born Dresses Artisans Byler on Saturday, work hard for a living; Born on Sunday, Page 12 Solution to Clueless Crossword is on page 57. shall never know want, is known with various changes Barn door Plain all over the Christian world.

Kid's September 2011 Club 13 Happy Birthday To Our Elementary Students! Sept. 1 Zainab Alyaharee, Heather Chupp, Heidi Sept. 16 Chloe Hagerman, Savannah Huddleston, Chupp, Jenna Duff, Ernest Eicher, Addison Deborah King, Isaiah Lehman, Keith Miller, Martin, Ariel Mullins, Jeanie Yoder Dawson Shrock, Mary Slabach, Lindsay Stoltzfus Sept. 2 Jordan Bontrager, Austin Christner, Mutlek Sept. 17 Joel Miller, Kara Troyer, Marcus Yoder, Martin Mutlek, Anita Swartzentruber, Ashley Troyer, Yoder Dena Whetstone Sept. 18 Allison Hochstetler Sept. 3 Sonny Gould-Sumpter Sept. 19 Nathan Eichelberger, Amy Evans, Anna Evans, Sept. 4 Kathleen Fry, Leann Frey, Ryan Hochstetler, Faron Fry, Sierra Kurtz, Jonathan Petershiem, Tanner Pruitt, Kannitha Sisney, Ethan Troyer Mya Staton Sept. 5 Jane Bontrager, Brian Chupp, Amber Miller, Sept. 20 Hannah Bower, Blake Hemminger, Daryl Mast, Miranda Miller, Anthony Wingard, Kari Wingard Kelsey Rich, Kambree Schlegelmilch, Angela Sept. 6 Abigail Churney, Wilma Eash, Benjamin Yoder Mullett, Kenneth Overton, Dariun Slabach Sept. 21 Lyle Helmuth, Hunter Klein, Kiersten Likes, Sept. 7 Michael Bontrager, Austin Fry, Cole Mast, Kyle Miller, Brandt Norberg Wanda Yoder Sept. 22 Brian Miller, Wesley Miller, Wade Springer, Sept. 8 Juan Arce, Geneva Bontrager, Kyle Miller, Amber Wilson Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Michael Mishler, Esther Yoder Sept. 23 Benjamin Bontrager, Michael Hershberger Sept. 9 Kayla Beechy, Austin Chupp, Aaron Fry, Sept. 24 Emily Bish, Brett Byrkett, Logan Frey, Keegan Brenda Schrock, Andrea Schwartz, Nikkia Kolheim Taylor, Tori Woolf Sept. 25 Noah Alpara, Courtney Beechy, Kyle Bontrager, Sept. 10 Kristen Beechy, Emily Christner, Renee Eash, Lanette Miller, Linda Mullett, Colton Myers, Matthew Jones, Karla Whetstone Stacy Parr, Taylor Williams, Darrin Yoder Sept. 11 Kjersten Yater Sept. 26 Christen Lantz, Rachel Wingard, Kevin Yoder, Sept. 12 Roy Schmucker, Kevin Schwartz, Malinda Mary Yoder Slabach, David Yoder Sept. 27 Kaitlyn King, Jalen Stutzman, Donita Yoder Sept. 13 Braden Eash, Danae Fry, Daniel Fry, Caleb Miller, Sept. 28 Matthew Hochstetler, Beth Miller Nathaniel Miller, Bryan Schuh, Savana Strater, Sept. 29 Mandi Bontrager Michael Stutzman, Maria Yoder, Kylee Zimmerman Sept. 30 Amy Lambright, Loren Miller Sept. 14 Jaime Eash, Leon Eash, Scott Holley, Lyndon Miller, Jeremiah Nissley, Vera Troyer • Kids Calendar • Sept. 15 Carman Draves, Collin Hochstedler, Jeremy Yoder Sept. 5 Labor Day - NO SCHOOL Superior Carpet Cleaning Without Harsh Chemicals Sept. 7 MES School Pictures Noble/LaGrange Sept. 16 Mid-Term Sept. 16-27 MES Chocolate Sales Sept. 20 SES School Pictures Sept. 21 Mid-Terms Sent Home Superior Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning • Hot Carbonating Extraction • 1-2 Hr. Drying Time TES School Pictures • No Steam - No Shampoo • Stays Clean Longer Sept. 22 SES Title 1 Parent Night .......................5:30 pm • Completely Safe & Nontoxic • 100% Satisfaction High Tech Cleaning Now In The Area - Ready To Serve You! MES Title 1 Parent Night ......................5:30 pm Jerold & Laura Mishler • 260-768-9130 Sept. 23 First Day of Autumn Page 13 Independently Owned & Operated - Serving Noble & LaGrange Counties Sept. 29 MES Skating Party for Grades 3 & 4

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Sports Scoop — by Luke Pamer Westview High School Fall Sports Preview September 2011 BOyS’ TENNIS good coaching by Yoder and Hostetler. “It’s really fun The Westview boys tennis team to play for our coaches. Their personalities are really 15 seems really devoted to one goal; great and encouraging. They push us, but yet they like winning their sectionals. Senior leader, Austin us to have our fun,” said Schlabach. There are also Schlabach, fully expects his team to do just that. He, a couple young athletes ready to take in the varsity along with Nic Hostetler and captain Devin Bontrager, spotlight. “Jamar (Weaver) and Kole (Christner) make are ready to lead the team to victory as seniors. a really big difference for only being sophomores. It’s “We just have to take it one match at a time. tough for them playing in big spots,” said Schlabach. We need to keep focused on the goals we have set The team has a few big meets ahead of them this ourselves,” said Schlabach. The team is well balanced year as well. They will be playing rivals Northridge and this year and they are shaping up for major results.” Fairfeld. Hopefully, at the end of their schedule, the Our competitive level as a team is outstanding,” said Warrior tennis team will accomplish something they Schlabach. However, the team does have its weak haven’t done in four years; win the sectional title. points. The varsity experience is very slim on the team. “Everyone is competitive. Everyone wants to win. We Everyone except Nic Hostetler is playing a different push ourselves to do everything we can to achieve it,” spot. The weak spots should be overshadowed with said Schlabach. — continued on page 17 • High School Sports Calendar • *Events are subject to change* Sept. 1 Boys Tennis @ Lakeland ............................... 4:30 Sept. 15 Boys Tennis @ Fairfeld ................................ 4:30 Cross Country @ Elkhart Memorial ............. 5:00 Girls Soccer @ NECC Prairie Heights ......... 5:00 Boys Soccer @ Eastside ................................. 5:00 Boys Soccer @ NECC Prairie Heights ......... 6:00 Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Girls Soccer @ West Noble ........................... 5:00 Sept. 16 Boys Soccer vs NECC .................................... 4:30 Sept. 2 Boys Tennis @ Churubusco .......................... 4:30 Sept. 17 Cross Country @ New Prairie ................. 9:30 am Boys Soccer @ Homestead ........................... 7:00 Girls Soccer @ NECC TBA ........................... 4:00 Sept. 3 Boys JV Soccer Tourney @ Angola ....... 10:00 am Boys Soccer @ NECC TBA ........................... 6:00 Boys Soccer @ Carroll .......................... 11:00 am Sept. 19 Boys JV Tennis @ Howe ................................ 4:30 Sept. 6 Boys JV Tennis @ Bethany ............................ 4:30 Volleyball vs Howe/Clinton Christian ......... 5:00 Girls Soccer @ Central Noble ...................... 5:00 Girls Soccer vs Northwood ........................... 5:00 Volleyball C-Team vs LL/Angola ................. 5:00 Sept. 20 Boys Soccer vs Central Noble ....................... 4:30 Volleyball vs Angola ...................................... 6:00 Boys Tennis vs Central Noble ....................... 4:30 Sept. 8 Boys Tennis vs. Fremont ............................... 4:30 Sept. 22 Boys Tennis @ Angola .................................. 4:30 Boys Soccer @ Prairie Heights ..................... 5:00 Volleyball @ Eastside .................................... 6:00 Girls Soccer @ Northridge ........................... 5:00 Girls Soccer @ Angola .................................. 6:00 Volleyball @ Northridge ............................... 5:00 Sept. 23 Boys Tennis @ NECC Lakeland ................... 4:30 Sept. 9 Girls JV Soccer vs West Noble ...................... 5:00 Boys Soccer vs Bethany ................................. 5:00 Sept. 10 Boys Tennis @ Concord.......................... 8:30 am Sept. 24 Cross Country @ New Haven ................. 9:00 am Boys JV Tennis @ Angola Tourney ......... 9:00 am Boys JV Soccer @ Carroll Tournament .. 9:00 am Cross Country @ Northrop .................. 10:00 am Boys Tennis @ NECC Lakeland ............. 9:00 am Boys Soccer @ Northridge ........................... 5:00 Girls Soccer @ Bethany ................................ 5:00 Volleyball @ Lakeland .................................. 6:00 Sept. 26 Volleyball C-Team @ Northwood ................. 5:00 Sept. 12 Girls Soccer @ Goshen ................................. 5:00 Boys Tennis @ Northwood ........................... 4:30 Sept. 27 Boys Soccer vs West Noble ........................... 5:00 Volleyball C-Team vs NR/Concord .............. 5:00 Girls Soccer vs Trinity ................................... 5:00 Volleyball @ Wawasee ................................... 6:00 Volleyball vs Central Noble .......................... 6:00 Sept. 29 Boys Tennis @ Sectional East Noble ............ 4:30 Sept. 13 Boys Tennis @ Prairie Heights ..................... 4:30 Volleyball @ DeKalb ..................................... 6:00 Volleyball @ Fremont ................................... 6:00 Sept. 30 Girls Soccer @ Argos .................................... 5:00 Page 15 Sept. 14 Girls Soccer vs NECC Angola ....................... 5:00

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SPORTS SCOOP — continued from page 15 set a good example for the younger kids. Kyle (Baker) VOllEyBAll and I, like to keep the team motivated and keep a The Warriors volleyball team has already started positive attitude,” said Schwartz. September 2011 their season. Their frst game was on August 15th Motivation is a large part of cross country and with against Elkhart Memorial. Unfortunately, the team these two runners at the helm, anything is possible. started off the season with a loss, but some positive The rest of the team is flled out with a strong top fve signs were shown. and great chemistry according to Schwartz. However, 17 “We actually had some great scramble plays and the depth is a little low for the team. Coach Hively worked well as a team. There’s no drama between us, will have to make up for the lack of depth with good so that’s a big plus. We all get along really well,” said coaching and that shouldn’t be a problem. junior standout Kelsey Carmack. “Coach Hively likes to keep us focused and always Last year was a struggle for the team, but Carmack gives great advice. He reminds us that we want to be has a lot of confdence this year will be completely the toughest team we can be once the post-season different. “I think this year is going to be better than comes around,” said Schwartz. The Warriors schedule last year. Our team meshes, which will help carry us has changed a little bit since last season. “We have a through the tougher games. With Fairfeld being gone different schedule this year but the big meets begin from our sectional bracket, I think we have a chance to in September. We look forward (as a team) to the win sectionals. If we continue improving like we have Northrop Invite, New Prairie Invite, New Haven Invite, been from the Bremen Scrimmage to the Memorial and of course Conference and Sectional. game, we have a chance,” said Carmack. Westview seems to have an experienced team The team had a really tough season last year, but coming in and sophomores Devin Sharick and Kyle the team has a different mindset this season. A mindset Bontrager have only added another year of experience. that starts with confdence. “We have a beastly front The cross country team seems to be on the right path row. Our four girls (Sabrina Whitaker, Katie Grossman, for victory. Breann Bushong, and Nicki Sharp) are all close to six feet or taller. We have seven returning letter winners GIRlS’ CROSS COuNTRy so that’s a lot of experience,” said Carmack. The Westview girls’ cross country team is hustling Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure The weaknesses from last year still haven’t totally towards another great season in the 2011 year. Senior, resolved. “We have some good plays, but we just need Janell Bender, is ready to hit the ground running for to learn how to fnish the play. Also, we sometimes get her team. What should you expect from Warrior Girls in a rut and need to learn how to side out right away cross country this season? “We expect to see some instead of giving away a couple points in a row,” said great performances from individuals as well as from Carmack. the team. This year as a team, our main focus is on The head coach, Heidi Brohm, has also worked the end of the season. We want to place better in our hard over the off-season to improve herself and her sectional than the previous years and to do the same team. “I see a lot of positive coming out of the program. at the regional level,” said Bender. She’s doing a lot to try to build up Westview Volleyball,” This goal shouldn’t be a problem as they’re led said Carmack. by athlete, Bender, and coaches Les Hively and Jon Hopefully this season will be better than last. It Cook. “Leading through example is important. That seems like the team is on their way to spike last year’s means being a consistent reliable runner. My years of bad record into the ground. experience will also help me,” said Bender. She also gave a lot of credit to the coaches. “Both BOyS’ CROSS COuNTRy coaches are great and they want what is best for their The Warrior boys cross country team looks to have runners. They are motivational and keep our team an outstanding season after losing only two seniors to focused.” The team will also be running at a few new graduation. This should make the team an experienced events this season. “New Prairie will be a new meet for group ready to take it all. “With only two people lost us this year and it is said to be one of the best in the to graduation, we’re back with some experience along Midwest so that will defnitely be exciting. Northrop with a few incoming freshman. I hope to be a well and New Haven are always highlights for the team as balanced team. And if all of us stay healthy, we have well because of the competition level,” said Bender. the potential to advance in to the post-season,” said The team is well rounded this year and also very senior, Jerry Schwartz. dedicated according to Bender. The group also has The incoming freshman will be led by senior leaders great team chemistry which is very important when Page 17 Schwartz and Baker. “As a senior, I feel responsible to — continued on page 19

18 September 2011 September 2011 Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure HS Girls Soccer · 2011 Westview’s 2011 HS Girls Soccer: Back row: Assistant Coach Jeff Carpenter, Skyler Carpenter, Rachelle Whitaker, Brooke Schwartz, Randi Miller, Jeslyn Zimmerly, Kassy Zimmerman, and Coach Jon Jantzi. Middle row: Hailee Williamson, Jasmine Wolf, Michelle Mowery, Victoria Newcomer, Amber Roth, Stephanie Mowery, Tori Oesch, and Taylor Jones. Front row: Claire Cramer, Krista Miller, Taylor Bender, Stephenie Hochstetler, Dani Clark, Morgan Jantzi, Mikayla Rex, and Casey Calvillo. Not Pictured: Assistant Coach Pat Martin. Photo by Stopher-King Studio Page 18 Page 18

SPORTS SCOOP — continued from page 17 trying to keep everyone motivated to fnish the grueling have to step up because of their young team this season. cross country race. However, the team does have a weak The team may be young, but Schwartz doesn’t September 2011 spot. The team lost fve seniors last year including stand expect them to suffer because of it. She feels that the out Erin Rockey. The seniors will have to be replaced young players will only strengthen their team. “I think by young athletes. These young athletes include Kaitlyn Taylor Jones will be a big help for us on defense. Also Warren and Maddie Jones. Amber Roth and Steph Mowery up top should be pretty 19 “Kaitlyn Warren had a great junior high season good along with others.” and I am excited to see how far she will go in her high Another strength for the Warriors is the team school career. Also Maddie Jones is a great addition speed. This should make for a quick paced offense. to the team. The girls’ cross country team will have to A weakness the Warriors do posses is the number of overcome the loss of experience and make up for it girls that are on the team. “We’re defnitely pretty low with determination to keep on going towards success. in numbers so we’re all going to have to have a lot of endurance,” said Schwartz. The endurance that will GIRlS’ SOCCER be shown this season will be largely credited to Coach The Westview girls’ soccer team is looking forward Jantzi leading the team well. to a successful season. Junior Brooke Schwartz has “A thing that I like is that he has already been high hopes for the year. “I’m hoping for mostly wins. drilling the team with combinations together and I However, it’s just going to come down to a lot of hard thing that will show in our games. Also our practices work during our practices.” This hard work will have to are just fun. He lets practices be enjoyable as long as be headed by the seniors. Schwartz is expecting seniors we’re working hard,” said Schwartz of Jantzi. The team Skyler Carpenter, Jeslyn Zimmerly, Kassy Zimmerman, chemistry is also a positive for the team. “Everyone gets and Mirandi Miller to emerge as the team leaders. How- along really well on and off the feld. For this being ever, she feels that all upperclassmen, including her, — continued on page 22 • Junior High Sports • *Events are subject to change* Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Sept. 2 Boys & Girls Soccer vs Argos ........................ 5:00 Sept. 20 Boys Soccer vs Bethany ................................. 4:30 Sept. 6 Boys & Girls Track @ Stanley Clark ............. 4:30 Volleyball vs Bethany .................................... 4:30 Boys 7th Soccer vs Garrett ............................ 4:30 Cross Country @ West Noble ....................... 4:45 Volleyball vs Angola ...................................... 4:30 Sept. 22 Boys 8th Soccer vs Lakeland ........................ 4:30 Cross Country @ Fairfeld ............................ 4:45 Boys 7th Soccer @ Oak Park ........................ 4:30 Sept. 8 Boys & Girls Soccer @ Goshen ..................... 4:30 Girls Soccer @ Lakeland .............................. 4:30 Volleyball vs East Noble ................................ 4:30 Cross Country @ Central Noble .................. 4:30 Volleyball @ Prairie Heights ........................ 4:30 Sept. 9 Girls Soccer vs Goshen ................................. 4:30 6th Volleyball @ Churubusco ....................... 4:30 Sept. 10 Cross Country @ Indian Springs ............ 9:30 am Sept. 23 Girls Soccer vs Oak Farm ............................. 4:30 Volleyball @ Goshen ............................. 10:00 am Sept. 24 Volleyball vs Invite .................................. 9:00 am Sept. 12 6th Volleyball vs Benton ............................... 4:30 Cross Country @ New Haven ............... 10:00 am Girls Soccer @ Northridge ........................... 4:30 Boys Soccer vs Northridge............................ 4:45 Sept. 26 Volleyball @ Churubusco ............................. 4:30 7th Volleyball vs Northridge ......................... 4:30 6th Volleyball vs Central Noble .................... 4:30 8th Volleyball @ Northridge ........................ 4:30 Boys 7th Soccer vs Howe School .................. 4:30 Sept. 13 Boys 7th Soccer vs Lakewood Park .............. 4:30 Sept. 27 Boys 8th Soccer vs Elkhart Christian ........... 4:30 Boys 8th Soccer @ Lakewood Park .............. 4:30 Girls Soccer @ Elkhart Christian ................. 4:30 7th Volleyball @ West Noble ........................ 4:30 Volleyball @ Fairfeld .................................... 4:30 8th Volleyball vs West Noble ........................ 4:30 6th Volleyball vs West Noble ........................ 4:30 Cross Country @ Angola .............................. 4:45 Cross Country @ Howe School ................... 4:45 Sept. 15 Boys Soccer vs Central Noble ....................... 4:30 Sept. 29 B&G Soccer Hoosier Conf. Tourn. @ TBA . 4:30 6th Volleyball @ Wawasee ............................. 4:30 Volleyball vs Milford ..................................... 4:30 Volleyball vs Central Noble .......................... 4:30 6th Volleyball @ Milford ............................... 4:30 Boys 7th Soccer vs Eastside .......................... 5:00 Sept. 17 Cross Country @ West Noble ................. 9:30 am Sept. 19 Boys 8th Soccer @ Angola ............................ 4:30 Page 19 6th Volleyball vs Eastside .............................. 4:45

20 September 2011 September 2011 Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure HS JV Volleyball · 2011 Westview’s 2011 HS JV Volleyball: Back row (left to right): Coach Jina Hite, Kristen Duff, Jolene Bender, and Katelyn Miller. Middle row: Kiersten Reeve, Rachel Johns, and Samantha Pfenning. Front row: Kylie Barker, and Haley Schlabach. Photo by Stopher-King Studio HS Volleyball C Team · 2011 Page 20 Page 20 Westview’s 2011 HS Volleyball C Team: Back row: Coach Allyse Fisher, Courtney Killian, Chanda Strong, and Julia Wright. Middle row: Brooke Wigner, Kimberly Stutzman, and Alexis Singleton. Front row: Elaine Mullett and Kathy Yoder. Photo by Stopher-King Studio

21 September 2011 September 2011 HS Boys Cross Country · 2011 Westview’s 2011 HS Boys Cross Country: Coach Les Hively, Kegan Watson, Kyle Baker, Devin Sharick, and Assistant Coach Jon Cook. Front: Kyle Bontrager, Tim Hostetler, Jerry Schwartz, and Daniel Flores. Photo by Stopher-King Studio Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure HS Girls Cross Country · 2011 Westview’s 2011 HS Girls Cross Country: Coach Les Hively, Stephanie Hostetler, Kaitlyn Warren, Cynthia Yoder, Ariel Miller, Janell Bender, and Assistant Coach Jon Cook. Front: Rebecca Lawhorn, Madison Jones, Jennifer Robledo, Haley Lee, Olivia Schlabach, and Page 21 Mandy Jones. Photo by Stopher-King Studio Page 21

22 September 2011 SPORTS SCOOP — continued from page 19 tremendously. our frst time playing together, I think we’re already doing well. I mean, we still have things to work on, but “I think all of the underclassmen have the ability to help the team greatly.” we’re getting there,” said Schwartz. The leadership shown by Coach Berkey has been a positive cornerstone for the Warrior soccer program BOyS’ SOCCER for many years now. Dowdy said the best thing about The Westview boys’ soccer team is ready to start playing for Coach Berkey is that “he enjoys having fun another season under the direction of Coach Dennis Berkey. Westview played their frst game against as well as making sure we get everything done that we Wawasee High School on August 16th and won 5-0. need to during practices.” The Warriors have a solid Senior, Dom Hunter led the way, scoring three goals Jared Berkey, Travis Dowdy, Adrian Brandenberger, to complete the hat trick. The other two goals were scored by juniors Parker Fought and Austin Borg. Conrad Frey, Tristan Good, and Zac Stoltzfus. However, there are a couple concerns for the team. Adrian Brandenberger saved everything that came his team lined up as they are led by seniors Dom Hunter, way as he held the Wawasee Warriors scoreless. There have been some injuries on the defensive The Warrior players know that the season is a long side that has hurt them. The team is also being plagued Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure road but many feel like they can have a very good year. by a lack of substitutes. On the other side of the ball, Senior Travis Dowdy is one of these players. He feels their offense has more than enough speed to “burn” that the squad needs to “play together as a team and their opponents. They also have plenty of experience focus on what needs to be done. The senior leadership to go around. is going to be responsible for much of the Warriors The Warriors have a tough schedule ahead of them success.” as they only have three home games all season long. Dowdy said that as a senior he will try to make sure However, it doesn’t seem to be bothering the team. he is “always making the most out of practices.” He If anything, they’re excited to be challenged. One of also said that he wants to set a “good example for the the “big games” this season will be against Northridge. underclassmen.” Dowdy believes that setting a good Others will include Bethany High School and the example for the underclassmen will help the team tournament at Carrol High School. New Amish Musical to Celebrate Its 100th Performance The Amish musical, “The Confession,” has reached produces the Miss Arizona Beauty pageant. a milestone at The Blue Gate Theater in Shipshewana. The musical will also open in the Lancaster area Based on Beverly Lewis’ bestselling novel, “The on September 14th and run for twelve weeks at the Confession” offcially reached its 100th performance Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant in Bird-in-Hand, Penn. on August 23rd. The musical is gaining the attention of other theaters Word of the Indiana musical has been spreading, as well. Riegsecker and Posthuma are currently in talks evidenced by increased tourism to the Shipshewana with theater owners in Ohio, New York, and elsewhere area. “At each performance, well over half of the regarding bringing the musical to their venues. audience are new customers for the theater,” says “The Confession,” which some have compared Andrew Rohrer, Director of Marketing for The Blue to “Oklahoma!” and “Plain and Fancy,” is being Gate. Rohrer also added, “We are weekly setting new overwhelmingly received by audience members of all ticket sales records.” faiths, some coming from as far away as Australia and “The Confession” premiered in Shipshewana in England. 2010 and was attended by Beverly Lewis, Gloria Gaither, the entire production team of “The Confession,” Over 100 Stoves on Display and many other local and national notables. A movie version of the story, entitled “The Shunning,” recently Up to 20% Off aired on the Hallmark Channel to an audience of 2.9 Select, In Stock, Freestanding, Wood, Gas & Pellet Stoves! million viewers. Hearthstone • Vermont Casting • American Energy • Regency • Quadra Executive producer of “The Confession” is Mel Fire • American Harvest Stove • Jotul • Dell Point Riegsecker. It is produced by award winning producer (260)593-2407 · (800)541-2758 • 11 miles south of Shipshewana Topeka Seed & Stove • 46571-0400 Dan Posthuma. The script/libretto is written by Emmy- Page 22 nominated and Dove-nominated writer Martha Bolton Premium Wood Pellets & Coal and the music is composed by Wally Nason, who also www.clickstoves.com

23 September 2011 September 2011 HS Boys Soccer · 2011 Westview’s 2011 HS Boys Soccer: Back row (left to right): Jordan Slabach, Nate Raber, Chandler Aspy, Adrian Brandenberger, Micah Hunsberger, Nic Raber, Tarrin Beachy, and Head Coach Dennis Berkey. Third row: JV Coach Chase Jones, Manager Austin Osbun, Anthony Hostetler, Jordan Stoltzfus, Tanner Oakley, Austin Borg, Reed Oesch, and Buchanan Carpenter. Second row: Zac Stoltzfus, Travis Dowdy, Dom Hunter, Tristan Good, Conrad Frey, Jared Berkey, Nick Miller, and Lucas Hunter. Front row: Parker Fought, Jaron Lewton, Damon Miller, Logan Good, Damon Hershberger, Zac Carmack, and Jacob Berkey. Photo by Stopher-King Studio Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Page 23 Page 23

LaGrange County Economic Development Corporation 24 September 2011 Corporation (LCEDC) announced today that they have Indiana Regional Partnership. “LaGrange County Purchases Fawn River Crossing Business Park The LaGrange County Economic Development has embraced this concept over the last few years and has been working hard to improve the quality of the purchased land in the Fawn River Crossing Business Park in Howe, IN. product that Northeast Indiana has to offer.” “This project fts squarely with our newly developed The Fawn River Crossing Business Park is located at strategic plan” said Keith Gillenwater, Executive the southwest corner of the intersection of the I-80/90 Interstate Highway and IN State Road 9. The park is Director of the LCEDC. \"Developing shovel-ready sites currently home to DRV Luxury Suites, a manufacturer important tools for future economic development, of high-end ffth-wheel recreational vehicles and Lennard Ag Company, who operates a large potato and I am confdent that having these sites ready to processing facility, in addition to the Holiday Inn and having control over them is one of the single most go, coupled with our aggressive business recruitment Express and the Howe Travel Plaza. The LCEDC took strategy and attractive incentive packages will better ownership of the approximately 64.4 developable acres position us for economic growth well into the future.” left in the park. The land is shovel-ready with all utilities More information about the Fawn River Crossing Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure in place, including a brand new 500,000 gallon water Business Park and the LCEDC is available at www. tower and treatment plant and connection to the City lagrangecountyedc.com and at www.fawnrivercrossing. of Sturgis, MI municipal sewer system, and is zoned com. for industrial use. The LCEDC also owns a purchase option on approximately 114 acres of “Certifed Site Shipshewana Lake Speed Ready” industrial land adjacent to the business park Limit Petition Turned Down that is privately held. The Natural Resources Commission of the “We are excited that we have been able to acquire Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received a the land in the Fawn River Crossing Business Park,” said petition from area citizens to exempt the speed limit Joe Pierce, LCEDC Board President. “Controlling this on Shipshewana Lake every day from 1 to 4 pm. The land gives us a large competitive advantage to be able petition was reviewed and the following was determined: to offer it for future developments. We are thankful to both the LaGrange County Commissioners and • The exemption to the speed limit would not the LaGrange County Council for recognizing our result in an unreasonable hazard to persons. vision for the future development opportunities that • The exemption to the speed limit would this land brings.” “Our research with site selection result in unreasonable harm to fsh, wildlife, consultants over the past fve years has indicated time and botanical resources. and again the need for communities to have local Due to their fndings, the DNR decided against control over developable land” said Dale Buuck, Vice proposing a rule to allow the exemption to the speed President for Business Development of the Northeast limit. (269) 651-6751 1-800-293-2556 www.bogenconcrete.com 36 Meter Concrete Pump “We Deliver & Spread” STONE • SAND • TOP SOIL • MULCH NRMCA Certifed 26959 Bogen Road ~ Sturgis, Michigan 49091 Page 24 Material Delivery • Ready Mix Concrete • Concrete Pumping

Healthy Hearts, Healthy Homes by Brenda Yoder, Education & Program Director at Elijah Haven Crisis Intervention Center September 2011 Well, another school year is underway. With the end children, negative comments at home, compounded of summer comes excitement and the usual questions by damaging remarks from classmates, can leave fooding the minds of kids as they go back to school: their emotional bank account pretty empty. A child 25 • What will my classes be like? Will I like my teachers? experiencing this soon perceives they are worthy of • Will my friends be in my class? Will I make better negativity, and over time, put-downs are expected, and grades? self-esteem is depleted. And in the heart of most students, additional Just as the power of negative words can have harmful questions creep in: effects, the power of positive words can exponentially • Will I ft in this year? have healthier outcomes on a student of any age. A • Will I be accepted? child encouraged at home can handle harsh words Every person, no matter what age, wants to be from a disgruntled classmate a little easier. Affrmation, accepted. This longing is accentuated even more in praise, and genuine kindness to a child or adolescent childhood and adolescence. It just takes one unkind can buffer the harshness of the playground hierarchy comment, a harsh word, or crude remark from a and dreaded bus rides where students tend to play verbal classmate for a child to question themselves and their “King of the Hill.” Praise and positive encouragement worth. can equip a child to let things “roll off” a lot easier. “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words This school year, as your child, or your neighbor’s can never hurt me” is an old nursery rhyme most child, heads off to school, be generous with kind, school children from ages past have had repeated to encouraging words. Fill a child’s emotional bank them when hurt by the remarks of others. While the account so full that if they have multiple withdraws of idea of letting hurtful words “roll off” is good advice, the negative kind, they are not left feeling overdrawn. the reality that harsh, hurtful words don’t wound like The greatest investment of no fnancial cost is the physical pain is a false perception. power of encouragement given to a child. It always It’s general knowledge that it takes several positive reaps eternal rewards. Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure comments to “undo” a negative one. For some LaGrange County Council on Aging, Inc. New Address: 125 West Fenn Street, Suite 400, LaGrange Phone: (260) 463-4161 - Fax: (260) 572-2238 SEPTEMBER 2011 CAlENdAR OF EVENTS Indiana State Tax Credits available for any donation to Call COA for prescription assistance appointments and SHIP counseling. COA over $100 Senior Mart open daily from 8 - 4. 1 Blood Pres./Glucose ....... 8 - 9 9 Paint Class ........................ 9-12 20 Senior Pak Coffee/Donuts ................. 8 - 9 12 Sturgis WalMart trip .... 10 - 12 Diabetic Ed Class ......... 10 - 11 Bingo ..................................... 9 Dev’t Meeting ................. 11:00 Bring food item if you want to play Call to reserve your spot. Exec. Meeting ................ 12:00 13 TRIAD .............................. 8:00 2 AARP ................................ 1:30 Sheriff’s Luncheon, RSVP 11:30 21 Bible Study ..................... 9 - 10 Mt. Zion Church. All are welcome! Alzheimer’s Meeting ....6-7 pm 22 Blood Pres./Glucose ....... 8 - 9 5 Offce Closed - Labor Day 14 NEW! Exercise Class ..2:30 pm Coffee/Rolls ..................... 8 - 9 NO Van Service Wii Bowling ........................... 9 No Bible Study Bring food item if you want to play 6 Aging in Place .................. 8:00 15 Blood Pres./Glucose ....... 8 - 9 Stroke Support Meeting .. 6:30 Senior Pak Coffee/Rolls ..................... 8 - 9 27 Board Meeting ............... 11:30 7 No Bible Study Bingo ..................................... 9 Bring food item if you want to play 28 Bible Study ..................... 9 - 10 8 Blood Pres./Glucose ....... 8 - 9 16 Movie Day: ........................ 9:30 Footcare clinic Coffee/Donuts ................. 8 - 9 Rio; free popcorn At COA, call for appointment Wii Bowling ........................... 9 Footcare clinic NEW! Exercise Class ..2:30 pm Bring food item if you want to play Page 25 Call COA for appointment

26 September 2011 September 2011 BoB Wysong Auto sAles & service cromWell, indiAnA www.bobwysong.com Bob Wysong - Owner, 36 years • Mike Schultz - 18 years (formerly with Lincolnway Motors, Ligonier) clean car Fax - All Vehicles Since 1933 All non smokers Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Almost all are 1-3 years old, low miles, 1 owner with factory warranty remaining Oldest Dealer Noble County’s On State Road 5, just minutes south of Ligonier We must be doing something right In the last 90 days we’ve sold at least one vehicle to customers from the following locations: Albion • Auburn • Avilla • Bremen • Bristol • Brownsburg • Churubusco • Columbia City • Cromwell • Elkhart • Ft. Wayne • Goshen • Kendallville • Kimmell • Knox • LaPorte • Larwill • Leesburg • Ligonier • Marion • Milford • Mishawaka • Nappanee • New Haven • New Paris • North Webster • Pierceton • Rochester • Shipshewana • Silver Lake • South Bend • South Whitley • Syracuse • Topeka • Wabash • Wakarusa • Warsaw • Waterloo • Winchester • Wolcottville • Wolf Lake Yes. We’re the dealer that was featured on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Go to... 1 www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/headlines-2/1257414 4 2 Headlines 3 Headlines Home Headline Videos Page 26 Page 26 5 11-1-10 Headlines 2, at 1 minute 30 second mark.

A Monthly Article Being Provided To Help Out September 2011 Menno’s With Common Household Tech Appliances 27 Minutes By Menno Hochstedler Rodent’s Revenge We humans like to build homes in locations often I fnd components that need airfow around that were inhabited by creatures before we arrived, them are tightly packed in by nesting material placed disrupting their homes. In nearly thirty years as by rodents. And to add to that, most pests also use the an appliance tech, I continue to see new ways that appliance for a potty, causing corrosion and seriously rodents and insects can bring an appliance to a halt. foul smells to be created in a short amount of time. In many cases, the culprit loses its life in the process Take preventive measures to prevent pests from of destroying the intended function of the appliance, entering your appliances. A clean environment will and sometimes causing an odor that smells like a gas deter pests as well as enhance the longevity of any leak, causing unnecessary concern. Being in the wrong appliance. Doing your best in eradicating the pest when place at the right time causes fans, relays, switches, you see one is going to help you out in the long run, and electrical circuits to malfunction, thus causing a when you know they’ll fnd a hiding place somewhere. complete shutdown or jeopardizing the unit over a Earwigs and roaches get in between contact points, period of time. The appliance may simply be a hiding mice get into fan blades, and snakes get into sump place for the pests, while at other times it can be the pump motors, along with many more combinations warmth of the components that attract them. Quite of things that can happen when pests are involved. Even a microscopic spider can cause gas components Essenhaus Announces to fail. When pests are not controlled, they become a Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Girl & Doll Friendship Party health hazard as well. If you need to store appliances for a period of time, make sure you do your best to A unique event that combines young ladies and keep pests from destroying your investment. Let them their favorite doll, centered around friendship will know they are not welcome! be held at Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury. This special event is being planned for girls of all ages and their favorite doll. The event to be held in the restaurant building is Friday, September 16, with check- in at 5:15 pm(event time at 6:00 pm) and Saturday, September 17 with check-in at 11:15 am (event time at 12:00 noon). During check-in and registration, participants may Ryan Miller Mon-Fri 8-5 play games, enjoy a make-it and take-it craft experience Glen Miller Sat 8-1 and browse the product displays. Following the meal, a program and skit featuring a ‘camping under the stars’ theme will take place, as well as door prize giveaways. A meal is included in the ticket price. Tickets are $17.50 for adults and $15.00 for children and they are available now. Parties who desire seating together must book as a group to ensure there is ample space for all individuals at the same table. Pre-paid reservations must be received by September 2nd as seating is limited. Additional information regarding this special event or Das Dutchman Essenhaus can be obtained by calling 574-825-9471 or 800-455-9471, or via the Internet website www.Essenhaus.com. Page 27

28 September 2011 Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Note from Northern Nutrition Staff: Dr. Murray is one of our personal favorite speakers in the feld of natural healing! We feel privileged to have him for this event! Page 28

August Drawing Contest Winner Announced by Justin Geigley Last month we asked for illustrations of our theme “Harvest Time.” The illustration to the left by 12 year September 2011 old Joann Miller was selected as our winner NEW NEWS HT (JUSTIN) for the school-age division. After a few month hiatus, we have had September 2011 some entries into the open division again! 29 This month’s top honors go to Edith Bontrager, age 38. Congratulations to her! As for the rest of the artistically inclined readers, consider her entry to be your challenge ... can you do better? Send in your submissions and prove it to us! The theme for next month is “It’s Autumn Already?” so start getting creative. All entries are to be two-dimensional and on 8½” x 11” paper. The winning entry will be published in our next issue and will have bragging rights for the whole month! Mail your entries by September 23, to Aurora Services, Drawing Contest, P.O. Box 744, Shipshewana, IN 46571. Be sure Winner of the August Drawing Contest School-age Division! to include your name, age, and address. Dale Lambright Investment Advisor Representative 426 N. Main Street Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Suite 4 Middlebury, IN 46540 Offce • 574.358.0178 Mobile • 260.312.1935 Fax • 574.358.0192 E-mail • [email protected] IAI Headquarters: 11315 Johns Creek Pkwy. • Duluth, GA 30097-1517 • 770.453.9300 Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 260-463-7257 • The homeTown Treasure Winner of the August Drawing Contest Open Division! Authentic Mexican Food & American Breakfast • Daily Lunch Specials • Come & enjoy the Chimi Acapulco! stopherkingphotography.com 110 Redman Dr. • Topeka, IN 46571 • 260-593-0173 Page 29 Page 29 Page 29

Shipshewana Town News 30 September 2011 the Shipshewana Police Department would like to Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, by Sheryl Kelly, Town Manager — September 2011 It’s back to school time! which more than doubles With all the local schools starting back in August, the developed portion of the trail, was a coordinated remind motorists to drive carefully. The Shipshewana Police Department will be providing extra patrol in effort of Elkhart County the Shipshewana school zones. Parks and the Town of Ship- shewana. The engineering- Back to school means more children walking and biking on our roads. Younger children often have was DLZ Indiana, LLC, and the limited experience with traffc and lack the skills to contractor was Walsh & Kelly, Inc. Funding came from negotiate traffc safely. Motorists need to take special care while driving. consulting frm for the project federal transportation enhancement funds, with the Help our children make it safely to school by local match coming from the Town of Shipshewana, following these important safety rules: Elkhart County Parks, and the value of the land donated • Be aware of school zone signage. by the Friends of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, Inc. Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure • Reduce speed in school zones The Middlebury-Shipshewana portion of the trail • Be ready to stop at all times. has a small gap from York Street and State Road 13 • Always try to make eye contact with children to east of the Dairy Queen in Middlebury that will waiting to cross the road. hopefully be fnished next year. • Be patient and wait for children to complete When all the phases are completed, the Pumpk- their crossing before proceeding. invine Nature Trail will connect Goshen, Middlebury • Stop when directed to do so by crossing guards. and Shipshewana with a linear park 17 miles long. The offcial opening and ribbon cutting for the In Goshen, it will also connect to the 10-mile long Pumpkinvine Nature Trail between Middlebury and MapleHeart Trail to Elkhart. Shipshewana will be held Tuesday, September 20 at Please do ride the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail with 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of the trail and County your family and friends and take some time to enjoy Road 900 W, just north of County Road 250 N. Parking the Shipshewana community and the LaGrange County is available at Lifegate Church at the corner of CR 250 countryside this season. N and CR 900 W. Shipshewana Police Department Officials from the Town of Shipshewana, Middlebury, Elkhart County Parks, Indiana Department The Shipshewana Police Department reports the of Transportation, and Friends of the Pumpkinvine following activity for the month of June 2011: Nature Trail, Inc., will participate in the ribbon cutting. Police Services: Battery ...............................1 All interested people are invited to attend. Funerals ............................1 Drug ..................................1 K-9 Activity ........................2 The construction of this six-mile section of the VIN/HIN Checks ...........14 Alarms .............................14 Town Ordinances: Open Doors ....................11 Animal Complaints ..........1 I Accidents N Renew Hope Counseling C Personal Injury ..............1 Offcer Information: Property Damage ........16 Tom M. Fitch II ......201 hrs Assist Agencies ................23 .................... 883 miles My passion is helping individuals Individual, Family, Pre-Marital & Adolescent Counseling Medic Assist ......................3 J. Carlos Jasso ..........203 hrs grow healthy relationships and Motorist Assist ................11 .................... 730 miles Charlene Roth, LMFT renew hope in their lives! Pedestrian Assist ...............0 Nicholas Byroad .....169 hrs Available at these locations: Licensed Marriage Redi-Care, LaGrange .................. 1040 miles and Family Therapist I offer pre-marital, marital, Arrests: Topeka Physicians, Topeka Renew Hope Counseling Traffc ................................7 Austin L. Bontrager 164 hrs (260) 463-6915 Marion Mennonite Church, Shipshewana family, and individual counseling Criminal ............................7 ............................. 769 miles in a confdential and comfortable Warnings ...........................8 Brandon Hooley .......20 hrs Individual, Family, Pre-Marital & Adolescent Counseling P.I. / Minor Consum. .......1 ...................... 55 miles setting. — Char Investigations: Otis Winslette ...........17 hrs Charlene Roth, LMFT Available at these locations: Details ...........................265 .................... 159 miles Criminal ..........................92 Page 30 and Family Therapist Marion Mennonite Church, Shipshewana Thefts ..............................20 ...................... 60 miles Steve Van Mol ...........16 hrs Licensed Marriage Redi-Care, LaGrange Topeka Physicians, Topeka Burglary ............................2 (260) 463-6915 (260)585-7847 Melissa Shutts ...........12 hrs Criminal Mischief .............1

Shipshewana Elementary All Westview School September 2011 Corporation students returned to school on August 17. Pictured below 31 are Shipshewana-Scott Elementary students after their frst day back. To the right, kindergartners, first graders, and second graders are seen participating in the bus safety program. Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure photos submitted Page 31

Our Hometown Churches - Come Join us! 32 September 2011 Our Hometown Churches - Come Join Us! lifegate church You are invited to join us on a Community Fellowship Informal, nontraditional, nondenominational fellowship. Worship held at 128 Roy journey, as we try to be “the hands & feet of Jesus” in our Street, Topeka, at 10 am. Phone: 260-593-2472. community. our Sunday services begin with lifegroups at 9:30am, followed by the contemporary worship service at Crossroads Baptist Church We are a new church 10:45am. We serve a community supper every 2nd & 4th meeting at the Farmstead Inn, just inside the lobby (Conf. Wednesday, from 6:30-8 pm and our food pantry and clothes room 1) on SR 5 in Shipshewana. We're an Independent, closet are available one and a half hours before every Fundamental Baptist Church using the King James Bible and supper. We are located at 2555 N 900 W, Shipshewana. singing the old hymns. Please join us for worship Sundays Phone:260-768-4296, web:www.lifegate-shipshe.org. at 10 am and 6 pm. Pastor Mark Suever, 260-562-2022. Pastor Rick Schultz Eden Worship Center We are a Gospel-centered, missions-oriented, non-denominational church. Join us for (mailing address: 7020N 675W), Shipshewana. Sunday Worship, Sundays at 9:30 am. Discipleship Groups meet School at 9:30 am, Worship Service at 10:30 am. Bible in homes throughout the week. Our building is one mile Lima United Methodist Church 6900N 450W Study Wed. 6:30 pm & Youth Sun. eve. 5 pm, both at Scott west of SR 5 on 400 S (the old Honeyville School). Phone: UMC. Office hours Mon. - Wed. and Fri. 8 am - 1 pm at 260-593-2979; web: www.edenworshipcenter.com. Pastor Scott. Phone: 260-768-7257. Pastor Jeffrey Stedge. Matt Gingerich. Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Maple Grove Church A nondenominational Bible Emma Mennonite Church Welcome to our congre- teaching church. Sunday mornings begin with Sunday gation! Our worship service begins at 9 a.m. with Sunday School at 9 am. Worship Service follows at 10 am. Call 260- school following at 10:15 a.m. We are located at 1900S 593-2844 for information on midweek meetings. Located 600W in Emma. Pastor: Gene Hartman. Youth Pastor: at 806 S. Main St., Topeka. Pastor Barry St. Clair. Derrick Ramer. Phone 260-593-2036; [email protected] Marion Mennonite Church Come join our growing King’s Fellowship Back to God’s Word. A King James congregation Sunday mornings at 9:30 am for worship, Bible Fellowship. “And ye shall know the Truth, and the encouragement and a timely message for today's Truth shall make you free.” John 8:32. All are welcome. challenges. Sunday School at 11 am. Childcare is available. Sunday Service 10:30 am. Southeast side of Emma Lake. We’re on the corner of SR 120 and 450W. Phone: 260-562- Berton E. Smith 260-593-2760. We would love to have you! 2910. Pastors: Ron and Char Roth. Ace is Diesel the Place TeChniCians to fnd Great opportunity to advance your career! We are looking for experienced diesel technicians to diagnose Canning & repair medium/heavy duty trucks & trailers. We are a modern, independent shop that ofers a positive, clean and well organized working environment where every employee Supplies is treated with respect. Our shop operates with an “integrity frst” mindset. We ofer the latest in equipment and diagnostic software. on Sale Te ideal candidate should be: • Highly competent in diagnosing various air, electric, and engine issues. • Able to follow detailed, verbal and written instructions, have sound decision making skills, bring a full complement of tools (special tools are furnished by Coppercoin Garage). • ASE certifed or willing to take training to become certifed, be a team player, be dependable and have good communication skills,and be able to produce top quality work. Our customer base is well established and growing because of positive customer referrals. Benefts: • Competitive wages • Fully paid health coverage (family included!) • Paid life insurance • Paid vacation • Paid holidays • Paid uniforms • Approved paid training Page 32 118 N. Main St. • Topeka, IN 46571 • 593-2212 Please email: [email protected] or apply in person to CopperCoin GaraGe 70721 US 131, White Pigeon, Mi. • just 1 mile north of the Indiana toll road.

Our Hometown Churches - Come Join Us! Our Hometown Churches - Come Join us! Morning Star Christian Fellowship We welcome Shore Mennonite Church Please join us in our everyone to come join our church services Sunday morning Worship Services at 9:15 am Sunday mornings followed by September 2011 at 10 am. There is a men's prayer meeting Tues. evenings our Christian Education Hour starting at 10:30 am. Located at 7:30 pm. We are located at 7980W 615S, Topeka. 574- at 7235W 100N, Shipshewana, approx. ¾ mile east of Jct. 202-4430. State Rd 5 and US Hwy 20. Phone: 260-768-4240. Pastor: Carl Horner. 33 New Life Fellowship Join us for contemporary worship. A church planted by the Nappanee Missionary Topeka First Baptist Church We welcome visitors Church, we meet at 2755S SR 5, Topeka. Fellowship starts and those looking for a church home! Corner of Main at 9:30 am; Worship Service starts at 10 am. We offer and North St., Topeka. Sunday School for all ages at 9 child care and classes for children, ages newborn through am, followed by Worship Service at 10 am. 2nd Sunday grade 6, during the service. For more information, email: fellowships immediately following worship. Wed. 6:00 pm - [email protected]. Kids Club for grades K-4 and Youth Ministry grades 7-12. Scott United Methodist Church 7020N 675W, Men’s breakfast 1st Sat. each month. 260-593-2111. Shipshewana. Worship Service at 9 am, Sunday School Topeka Mennonite Church We meet, we eat. We at 10:15 am. Wed. eve. Bible Study 6:30 pm & Sun. eve. sing, we pray. We give, we live. We teach, we learn. We Youth 5 pm. Office hours Mon.-Wed. and Fri. 8 am-1 pm. share, we care. We serve, we help. We follow Jesus. You Phone: 260-768-7257. Pastor Jeffrey Stedge. are welcome to join us. Come along for a day or a lifetime Shipshewana Church of the Nazarene Sunday at 206 E. Lake St, one block east of the flashing light. 9 am Worship services at 9 am, 10:30 am. Wed. evening 7 pm for Sunday School and 10 am for Morning Service. Phone Midweek Ministry for all ages: children, youth, and adults. 260-593-2389. Pastor: Robert Martz. 2715N 900W (Shipshe Lake Rd), Shipshewana. Phone: 260-768-4455. Topeka United Methodist Church Worship service 9 am; Sunday School 10 am. If you do not have a Shipshewana United Methodist Church Come church home, we invite you to share Sunday morning with us. join us in Worship and Study. Sunday School 9 am, Worship 24 W. Pine St., Topeka. 260-593-2941. Pastor: Diana Siegel. 10:15 am. For more information contact Pastor John Wolf Visitors are Welcome and Expected! at 260-768-4696. 400 E. Middlebury St., Shipshewana. Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Ronald L. Denton D.D.S. P.C. 612 South Detroit Street LaGrange, IN 46761 260.463.2111 Page 33

34 September 2011 September 2011 Reader Submitted News We are always looking for more hometown news to publish. Part of the reason we have been able to keep advertising rates in our paper so low and distribute them for free in our local area is because we rely heavily on the community and the schools to help provide news. Skyler Carpenter in the USA Track & Field National Junior Olympics July 31, Witchita, Kasansas — At the USA Track to qualify at the & Field National Junior Olympics, Skyler Carpenter state meet and placed eighth in the 100m hurdles fnals with a time of then the regional 14.60 and third in the 400m hurdle fnals with a time meet. Skyler won of 59.97, earning her a medal and All-American status the 100m hurdles for each event. The top eight fnishers in each event and the 400m hur- receive medals and All-American status. Skyler was the dles at the state Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure only girl in her age group to receive All-American in qualifer held in both hurdle events. Noblesville, Ind., The Junior Olympic preliminaries started on July on June 17 & 18. 28th. Skyler won her preliminary heat in the 400m The Regional hurdles with a time of 101.89. On July 31st she ran the meet was in Plain- 100m frst round with a time of 14.33 and then with a feld, Ill., on July time of 14.43 in the prelims. 7-10, where she To compete at the National level Skyler had won both events. Local Couple Represents Indiana in American Wedding Project About a month ago I, Kala, happened upon By winning we receive one of 60 FREE wedding something called The AmerIcan Wedding Project. It is photography packages being given nationwide, along a project started by a photographer in Wisconsin, Lisa with having Lisa Ann herself come photograph our Ann Krutzik - Owner of Photographic Memories by wedding on September 17th , 2011. We are very excited Lisa Ann LLC. She developed the AmerIcan Wedding and blessed to have the privilege of representing the Project as a way for real weddings to be represented on state with our wedding and we are excited to share this a national basis. The AmerIcan Wedding Project’s goal information with you! If you would like to fnd out more is to photograph a wedding in every state plus ten major information about The AmerIcan Wedding Project you cities in less than a year and a half. Along with that, can go online to www.theamericanweddingproject. the project goal is also to collect stories, data, images, com , check them out on Facebook, or contact them and general information from each wedding to give at [email protected]. solid representation of what the American Wedding is all about. As each wedding is completed the information will be compiled into a blog format and then broken down into themed stories that will be part of the chapters of a wedding planning book that will be published. Reading more about the project we became interested. After discussing it with my fancé Cody we decided to go ahead and apply to represent the state of Indiana in the project. Not thinking that we had a chance of winning, a day later I received a Page 34 Page 34 surprising email saying that we had been chosen to represent Indiana in the project!

MARCHING BAND — continued from back page under the direction of band director Mike Brown. The show, which consists of the songs “Paint it September 2011 Black”, “Rhapsody in Blue”, “Colors of the Wind”, and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” was frst performed for an audience at their annual Ice Cream Social on Aug. 4. The band then went on to perform the show 35 at the Indiana State Fair Band Day competition and placed 36th out of 45. On the trip there, the band had some bizarre happenings according to Brown. The truck pulling the trailer broke down, they were rained on while dressing for the show, and they even suffered electrical problems. “The kids handled it really well,” said Brown. The band also has other performances planned. So far, their schedule has seen them perform at the Albion Chain O’ Lakes Festival, the Bremen Fireman’s Fest, and the Topeka Independence Day parade. Upcoming performances include the Ligonier Marshmallow Festival on Labor Day, a Westview Soccer game on Sept. 27, and the band will round out the season with a performance at Corn School in October. Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Hometown Treasure photos Photos by Abby Wenger Page 35

36 September 2011 September 2011 Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure SW Corner of Main & Morton Streets, Shipshewana Name: _________________________________________________________ Age: __________________ Name: _________________________________________________________ Age: __________________ Coloring Contest for children age 6 and younger. Sponsored by Dips Ice Cream Shoppe in Hostetler’s Store in Shipshewana this month! Winner gets a FREE ICE CREAM TREAT OF CHOICE at Dips. Winning Drawings will be on display at Dips. ALL PARTICIPANTS come in and claim your drawing for A FREE ICE-CREAM CONE at Dips in October. Mail completed page to: Aurora Services, Coloring Page 36 Page 36 Contest, PO Box 744, Shipshewana, IN 46565. Deadline for entry is Friday, September 23, 2011. Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

August Coloring Contest Winner Announced Matthew Bontrager, Bontrager, age 4. September 2011 age five, of 300W, La- Honorable Mentions Grange, was our August go to Kari, age 6; LeAnna September 2011 coloring contest winner! Mae Bontrager, age 6; Congratulations to Doretta Kay Yoder, age 37 him. He won an ice cream 5; Dennis Schrock, age treat of his choice from 6; and Ray Troyer, age 5. E&S Produce Market in Good job everyone! Shipshewana. Everyone As a fnal note, be else that sent in a page SURE to put your age can stop by the store, on the coloring page ... claim their page, and get a we had a winning page free small ice cream cone miss out on winning be- through the end of Sep- cause there was no age tember! Be sure to come on the page! Also, just a and check out the full reminder ... the contest is size winner as well as the only for kids up to 6 years other entrants! To enter old. 7 year olds aren’t this month, see page 32. eligible to enter BUT we Runners-Up for this would LOVE to see their month went to Mary Jo drawings in our drawing Fry, age 6; Hannah Miller, contest! age 5; and Lisa Joan Lehman, hershberger & Co., P.C. Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Certifed Public Accountants & Consultants • Tax Consulting & Preparation • QuickBooks Support Services Winner of the August Coloring Contest! • Accounting & Bookkeeping Services • Financial Statement Preparation • Complete Payroll Services Brian Hershberger, CPA [email protected] Call Any of Our Convenient Locations 768-4552 · 446 N. Van Buren St. · Shipshewana, IN Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure 574-533-8857 • Goshen, IN Dustless. odorless. Done in a day.® LaGranGe, In Animal Scratches, general wear & Tear, Dull Sheen, Change of Sheen, Spot repairs, Minor water Damage The RighT Man FoR The Job From $1.00 per square foot, our afordable hardwood Remodeling • WindoWs • Handyman RepaiRs foor renewal process will restore and protect your FlooRing • entRy & stoRm dooRs liCensed home’s greatest asset. & CeRamiC tile • CounteR tops • dRop Ceilings insuRed Call today to set up your free on site consultation siding installation • tRim installation 574-849-8379 www.bufandcoat.com Phone 260-463-3970 • Cell 260-336-9364 Page 37 Page 37

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Habitat For Humanity 40 September 2011 Solution to Puzzle on Page 7 its 21st home on Saturday, August 20. Partner family Completes House Number 21 LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity dedicated M A K I N G C S K E E W I O N L S C R E E N L O for the home, located in Topeka, was Stephanie Moore S P I Q U A R R Y L Y N and her three children. Connie Arnold, family support H U A E N G L L B A Z K liaison for the Moores, led the ceremony and read the scripture. Prior to the ceremony, those who attended A Z T D E E L L O T Z G had planted the lawn for the family. W Z R E O A W I A E A N A L E T N I P S R M N I K E C I P A N P D S S R A B F C L E D G L T L O C K O X O N I N O E L O T Y P E T N G R I T A L Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure M E F I N G E R S K W F The Stephanie Moore home is the 21st completed Habitat for Humanity home. Photo Submitted C O L L E G E I S Annual Habitat For ____ ____ ____ ___ ___ ___ ____ ____ ____ Humanity Auction B E C K O N I N G T M E The annual Habitat For Humanity auction took ____ ___ ___ ____ ____ ____ ___ ____ ____ ___ ‘____ ____ Left-Over Letters Spell Out A place on Friday, August 5. The auction attracted over Message From Melissa 1000 people with about 700 that also enjoyed the haystack supper. Among the items sold was the “Star of Heaven” quilt for $1050 and a queen buggy for $5400. After deducting for expenses, more than $51,500 was raised to fnance projects to help families in need of housing in LaGrange County, Lawn Seeding Equipment Tractor • Tiller Harley Rake • Seeder A view of the many attendees to this year’s auction. Photo Submitted Have Grass Seed in Stock Tables & Chairs “Call us for all your rental needs.” Page 40 Just south of US Highway 20 on State Road 5 • Shipshewana, Indiana 260-768-7775

DoLLar$ $en$e September 2011 by Devon Weaver, Keeping Tabs Accounting & Tips for Students and Parents Paying College Expenses Whether you’re a recent For each student, you can choose to claim only one 41 graduate going to college for of the credits in a single tax year. However, if you pay the frst time or a returning college expenses for two or more students in the same student, it will soon be time to year, you can choose to take credits on a per-student, get to campus – and payment deadlines for tuition and per-year basis. You can claim the American Opportunity other fees are not far behind. The Internal Revenue Credit for your sophomore daughter and the Lifetime Service reminds students or parents paying such expenses Learning Credit for your senior son. to keep receipts and to be aware of some tax benefts that You cannot claim the tuition and fees deduction for can help offset college costs. the same student in the same year that you claim the Typically, these benefts apply to you, your spouse American Opportunity Credit or the Lifetime Learning or a dependent for whom you claim an exemption on Credit. You must choose to either take the credit or the your tax return. deduction and should consider which is more benefcial • American Opportunity Credit This credit, for you. originally created under the American Recovery and Tax Corner · Tax Corner · Tax Corner · Tax Corner Reinvestment Act, has been extended for an additional two years – 2011 and 2012. The credit can be up to $2,500 Tips for Job Seekers per eligible student and is available for the frst four years Many taxpayers spend time during the summer months updating of post secondary education. Forty percent of this credit is their résumé and attending career fairs. Here are seven things refundable, which means that you may be able to receive the IRS wants you to know about deducting costs related to your up to $1,000, even if you owe no taxes. Qualifed expenses job search. include tuition and fees, course related books, supplies • To qualify for a deduction, the expenses must be spent on a job and equipment. The full credit is generally available to search in your current occupation. You may not deduct expenses Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure eligible taxpayers whose modifed adjusted gross income you incur while looking for a job in a new occupation. is below $80,000 ($160,000 for married couples fling a • You can deduct employment and outplacement agency fees you joint return). pay while looking for a job in your present occupation. If your • lifetime learning Credit In 2011, you may be able to claim a Lifetime Learning Credit of up to $2,000 employer pays you back in a later year for employment agency fees, for qualifed education expenses paid for a student you must include the amount you receive in your gross income, up enrolled in eligible educational institutions. There is no to the amount of your tax beneft in the earlier year. limit on the number of years you can claim the Lifetime • You can deduct amounts you spend for preparing and mailing Learning Credit for an eligible student, but to claim the copies of your résumé to prospective employers as long as you are credit, your modifed adjusted gross income must be looking for a new job in your present occupation. below $60,000 ($120,000 if married fling jointly). • If you travel to an area to look for a new job in your present • Tuition and Fees deduction This deduction occupation, you may be able to deduct travel expenses to and can reduce the amount of your income subject to tax from the area. You can only deduct the travel expenses if the trip by up to $4,000 for 2011 even if you do not itemize your is primarily to look for a new job. Te amount of time you spend deductions. Generally, you can claim the tuition and fees on personal activity compared to the amount of time you spend deduction for qualifed higher education expenses for an looking for work is important in determining whether the trip is eligible student if your modifed adjusted gross income primarily personal or is primarily to look for a new job. is below $80,000 ($160,000 if married fling jointly). •You cannot deduct job search expenses if there was a substantial • Student loan interest deduction Generally, personal interest you pay, other than certain mortgage break between the end of your last job and the time you begin interest, is not deductible. However, if your modifed looking for a new one. adjusted gross income is less than $75,000 ($150,000 if • You cannot deduct job search expenses if you are looking for a fling a joint return), you may be able to deduct interest job for the frst time. paid on a student loan used for higher education during • Te amount of job search expenses that you can claim on your the year. It can reduce the amount of your income tax return is limited. You can claim the amount that is more than 2 subject to tax by up to $2,500, even if you don’t itemize percent of your adjusted gross income. You fgure your deduction deductions. on Schedule A. Page 41

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Country Road 250 North Offcially Open To Public by Justin Geigley On August 12, a ribbon cutting Bachman offered his sentiments project would have gone for about September 2011 ceremony was held to commemo- on the occasion by saying, “It’s another year.” rate the grand re-opening of County been a long hard project and it’s The project was indeed a long Road 250 North, as it is better taken many years. Three million one ... it was conceived in 1999 but known, Ship-Middlebury road. dollars of Major Moves money was construction didn’t get started until 43 County Commissioner George spent to speed it up, otherwise the 2008, nine years later. Above (left to right): Offcials/town employees pictured are Tom Sheline, Jerry Rice, Jerry Ankney, Marlin Stutzman, George Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Bachman, Roger Yoder, Garry Heller, Ryan Riegsecker, and Larry Miller. Right: On the lighter side of things, this picture was taken as one of several cars passes through the ribbon cutting area before the ribbon was cut and the road opened. The shared sentiment was that this nicely summed up the project from the beginning. Yoder Insurance agencY, LLc. Exceeding Expectations Agents: Brent Hoober & Regina K. Yoder 8015 W US 20 • Shipshewana, IN • 260-768-4547 NW Corner of SR 5 & US 20 Trust Lake City. When you surround yourself with people you trust, you create a safe present and an even better future. Commercial Lending • Private Banking • Treasury Management • Wealth Advisory Member FDIC | www.lakecitybank.com | LaGrange County | 260.463.4000 Page 43

44 September 2011 Heart of Missi ns by Karen Unternahrer By the time this issue reaches your mailbox my husband Our paths crossed with the Morgan family’s while Mike, myself, and our three youngest children Nina (15), attending Mission Training International near Colorado Janae(12), and Marcy (almost 9) will be adjusting to life in Springs, Colorado, in April 2011; see www.mti.org . Together San Jose, Costa Rica. Attending one semester of Spanish with forty-two adults and twenty-seven children we spent three language school will give us the foundational skills for weeks living on campus in preparation for cross-cultural language acquisition prior to a three-year service assignment mission assignments in fourteen different countries around with Students International in Jarabacoa, the Dominican the world. The following is a little more about this family. Republic. www.unternahrers.blogspot.com What do you want to be when you of ministry – to go anywhere, at any into their everyday lives, is convinced grow up? Typically, young children time, at any cost for the sake of the church planting is the most effective Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure respond to this question of a dream Gospel. A history with Sonship and way to grow the Kingdom. He believes job with occupations such as ballerina, a series of providential encounters this opportunity to come alongside teacher, frefghter, doctor, lawyer, and rocked their world and brought them Irish church planters is a gift from police offcer. Of course many factors to World Harvest Mission, where the God. He’s a handyman who likes to fx are at work over the course of one’s mission, vision, and core values deeply things (cars, houses, computers, etc.) formative years bringing each person align with their life experiences and and spends his spare time gardening to a specifc career path in adulthood. philosophy of ministry. After spending and fshing. Laura spent her corporate Unlike former generations, it is more their entire lifetimes in the Birmingham years writing/producing publications common than ever that a person, for (Alabama) area, they have just recently for a major telecom company, but has one reason or another, experience a joined World Harvest Mission’s Church encountered her own need for Jesus career change which moves them into Resources Team in Dublin, Ireland, most intensely during the nine years an entirely different feld of work. Such where they will provide encouragement she’s been home with her children. She is the case for the Morgan family. and support to Irish church planters, loves reading and art, has a heart for Steve and Laura never dreamed their spouses and their congregations. women and a fetish for anything made of they might one day be missionaries. Steve and Laura met 26 years paper. She’s looking forward to building But in mid-2007, a retired Presbyterian ago, when they were both 15. They’ve relationships with Irish women. pastor challenged Steve (an associate been married for 20 years and are the You can read more about the pastor) and Laura (a homeschooling parents of four great kids – Emma, Eli, Morgans and their family at their blog: mother) to lay down their lives and Aden, and Isabella. Steve, who enjoys www.morganwhm.com. relinquish all restrictions on their life helping believers knead the Gospel It is through the pool of missionaries mentioned earlier that I hope to explore new perspectives which not only challenge me personally, but may also enrich community life here in LaGrange County; the frst of which is our perception of what a missionary is. So I present this untitled poem from the heart of a missionary by Laura Morgan (poem and portions of this article used by permission). a poem from the heart of a missionary by Laura Morgan What you think I am I am not different. is not what I am. He is. I am your sister, your father, your friend. He is my Brother, my Father, my friend. I am the one who cuts you off on the highway, responds in anger, gets depressed. He is where I place my hope. He is the One of whom I boast. I am the one who envies your strengths, who shares your weaknesses. He laughed. He cried. He sang. He danced. He dreamed. He created. I laugh. I cry. I sing. I dance. I dream. I create. I struggle. And He struggled. I sin. But He did not sin. What you think I am Don’t think me any different. is not what I am. Page 44 I am your enemy. I am not different. He is. I am you.

Mystery Farm Contest OVER $50 WORTH OF PRIzES!!! 1st Prize: Gift certifcate for Dinner for Two from Blue Gate Restaurant, Shipshewana, a personalized stationery package from LaGwana Printing, Inc., September 2011 and a copy of The Honeyville Journal from Aurora Services, Inc. 2nd Prize(s) : Personalized stationery package from * LaGwana Printing, Inc., and The Honeyville Journal. 3rd Prize(s) : A copy of The Honeyville Journal. 45 * *Additional 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded for every 50 entries over 100 received. RULES: 1) Identify farm shown by owner's name, by address, or by the road and nearest intersecting road. 2) Mail to The Hometown Treasure - Mystery Farm, P.O. Box 744, Shipshewana, IN 46565. September Contest Please include your name and address. Sponsored by Blue Gate Restaurant, 3) Entry deadline: September 23, 2011 4) Winners will be drawn and prizes mailed. LaGwana Printing & Aurora Services 5) Correct entries listed in our next issue! Samuel & LorEtta Schrock of 300S, Topeka, correctly identifed last issue's farm as owned by Christy & Irma Knepp and Chris & Ella Knepp, 1275S 375W, LaGrange, IN. Congratulations!! They won a $20 gift certifcate from Tiffany’s Restaurant, Topeka, a stationery set from LaGwana Printing, Inc., and a copy of The Honeyville Journal from Aurora Services. Inc.! Second prize of a stationery set and a copy of The Honeyville Journal went to Floyd & Christine Hostetler of 500W, Shipshewana. Third prize, a copy of The Honeyville Journal, went to David & Marietta Miller of 400W, Shipshewana. We had 73 other correct entries from: David & Norma Beechy, Ferman & Ruby Graber, Crist & Rose Schrock, LaVern & Luella Otto, LaVern & Lorene Lambright, Floyd & Anna Mae Miller, Amos L. Bontrager, Daniel & Carolyn Otto, Christy & Laura Miller, Earl & SueAnn Lambright, Lyle & Erma Troyer, Duane & JoAnna Wingard, Raymond & Christina Miller, Jason & Elaine Fry, Glen Bontrager, Lynn & Mary Yoder, John & LeAnna Kurtz, Alta Beechy, David & Naomi Miller, Sarah Nisley, Elva & Velma — Cont. on page 59 Demos Available Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Pick-Up & Delivery An American Workhorse Since 1916 ® WALK BEHIND MOWERS • Floating or Fixed Deck: 36”- 48” - 52” • Kawasaki Engines • Electric Start Available • Hydros or Belt- Drive Models • All Sizes in Stock • Prices Starting at $2,795 • Financing available FRY’S REPAIR SHOP Glen D. 5300 S SR 5, Topeka, IN 46571 Mon.-Fri. 260-593-3228 Fry & 7-5 Dan Fry Sales • Service • Parts • rentals Sat. 7-2 Page 45

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September 2011 by David Lane, Indiana Master Naturalist spoTliGhT on naTure September 2011 The Grasshopper What comes to long hind legs for jumping. They are different from 47 mind when you think these groups in having short antennae that do not of a grasshopper? Do reach very far back on their bodies. There are some you think about the mower, pie, drink, shoes, oh, beetles that have these same characteristics. and even a cell phone that are all associated with the Grasshoppers usually have large eyes, and are grasshopper. But do you actually think about an insect colored to blend into their environment, usually a called a grasshopper? There are many names associated combination of brown, grey or green. In some species with a grasshopper these are just a few mentioned. the males have bright colors on their wings that they Let’s focus our thoughts about the insect itself. use to attract females. A few species eat toxic plants, Grasshoppers are insects that can hop, walk, and fy. and keep the toxins in their bodies for protection. Many male grasshoppers make noise by rubbing their They are brightly colored to warn predators that they back legs together, there cousin the cricket is known taste bad. for the same behavior. There are about 10,000 different Female grasshoppers are larger than the males species of grasshoppers. and have sharp points at the end of their abdomen Grasshoppers undergo simple (or incomplete) that are there to help them lay eggs underground. metamorphosis; eggs hatch into nymphs, which look Male grasshoppers sometimes have special structures like little adults without wings and reproductive organs. on their wings that they rub their hind legs on or rub Nymphs molt-(to shed skin or feathers) many times as together to make sounds. they grow to be adults. Grasshoppers can be found almost everywhere Like all insects, the grasshoppers have a three-part in the world, except for the colder regions near the body (head, thorax and abdomen), six jointed legs, North and South poles. Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure two pairs of wings, and two antennae. Their body is A grasshopper has a hard shell and a full grown covered with a hard exoskeleton. Grasshoppers breathe grasshopper is about one and a half inches, being so through a series of holes called spiracles; they are small you would not think they would eat much - but located along the sides of the body. Most grasshoppers you would be so wrong - they eat lots and lots - an are green, brown, or olive-green. The biggest ones are average grasshopper can eat 16 time its own weight. about 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) long. The grasshoppers favorite foods are grasses, leaves The long hind legs are used for hopping. The short and cereal crops. One particular grasshopper - the front legs are used to hold prey and to walk. Shorthorn grasshopper only eats plants, but it can go Grasshoppers eat plants. Their predators include berserk and eat every plant in sight - makes you wonder birds, beetles, rodents, reptiles, and spiders. Some where they put it all. fies also eat grasshopper eggs. Yes, even cats eat Grasshoppers are most active during the day, but grasshoppers when they can fnd them. When I was a also feed at night. They do not have nests or territories kid on the farm we would go and hunt grasshoppers and some species go on long migrations to fnd new just for our cats, they thought they were for desert the supplies of food. Most species are solitary and only way they munched these hoppers down, a delicacy. come together to mate, but the migratory species In some foreign countries they eat grasshoppers and sometimes gather in huge groups of millions or even chocolate covered grasshoppers. I think I’ll pass what billions of individuals. about you? Grasshoppers also try to escape from their enemies A grasshopper does not actually jump. What they by hiding in the grass or among leaves. If you have do is use their legs as a catapult. Grasshoppers can both ever tried to catch grasshoppers in a feld, you know hop by their catapult power and fy and can reach a how quickly they can disappear by dropping down speed of 8 miles per hour when fying. into the tall grass. Grasshoppers are medium to large insects. Adult Late summer is grasshopper season for most of this length is one to seven centimeters, depending on the area. Even though grasshoppers are around from the species. Like their relatives the ‘katydids’ and ‘crickets’, frst hint of spring to the last days of autumn, it seems they have chewing mouthparts, two pairs of wings, one like it’s in the hot, dry days of late August and early Page 47 narrow and tough, the other wide and fexible, and continued on next page

48 September 2011 SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE — continued from previous page September that grasshoppers are most notable. Here at our new house, I have noticed a few around here the last few days. I have wandered back through the woods and felds of long grass when I go for a walk. Each step scatters a half a dozen grasshoppers from before us. They bound away, some just a foot or two, some four or fve, and the odd one spreads its wings and fies off much farther. You should be noticing them here soon if you haven’t already. I am a naturalist, writer and photographer, but most of all a lover of nature. I live on almost seven rural acres in northern LaGrange, surrounded by woods and meadows that are my inspiration and refection. I try to hike our land nearly every day, and I always try to carry my camera and or binoculars with me. I enjoy my research studies and sharing my discoveries here Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure with you all. Get outside when you are able to and just capture the moments, the scenery, the sounds, the discoveries, the memories, and enjoy our God given nature through the great outdoors. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Information for this article taken from the following websites: • EnchantedLearning.com • animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu Two Locations to Serve You! Quality LP Products Budget Plan Superior Service Auto Fill Plan “Your Complete Propane Supplier” Where loyalty is • Residential • Dryer Gas • rewarded by • Agricultural • Commercial • saving you $$ CETP Certifed Technicians - TANKS FOR LEASE OR SALE - Now Accepting Compare & Save!! PROPANE Page 48 MAIN OFFICE: 9245W 400S • Topeka, Indiana 46571 Toll Free: 1-800-593-2943 • 260-593-2943

Shipshewana Town Council by Luke Pamer 7/28/2011 - The meeting started off with a both great scenery and an aid to the heat. Horse and September 2011 lengthy report by Dave Palenchar discussing the new buggies or any horse drawn carriage will not be allowed Pumpkinvine trail. The new trail is expected to increase on the trail. Since the trail is still unopened, there are the number of both children and adults riding bicycles not any traffc signs up yet. A note to all the people that which will lead to a healthier community. The project have started using the trail, be careful because without 49 is scheduled to be completed on Thursday, September signage, it could be dangerous. The trail is expected 8th. The project has been delayed due to rain and other to be a great new addition to the community. weather problems. Palenchar said that the project is There is going to be a 9.5% increase to the water “mighty close” to being fnished. The entire new surface rate in Shipshewana. This was called a “standard of the Pumpkinvine trail is complete. A stone and increase” by one of the members of the board. This is gravel mix was used for the new surface of pavement. the frst time since 2005 that the water rate has been However, there are a few issues left to be completed. increased. There will be a public hearing regarding There are a few approaches and shoulders to the trail the new water rate ordinance immediately after the that still need to be fnished. They are in a stage that public budget hearing on August 25th. was referred to as “almost complete.” There is also a On August 8th, there was a redevelopment water drain issue that should be taken care of in the commission meeting. It was be held at 8:30 am and next few weeks. There is also going to be 1,200 feet of will be open to the general public. vinyl white privacy fence put up along the trail. The The fnal paving for the 250 North project was fences were just ordered and it is expected that they held August 1. will arrive within the next four to six weeks. The trail is On Thursday, August 4th, there was a project kick- coming along great and there has already been quite a off meeting for the downtown revitalization project. few people using the yet unopened trail. A canopy of This project is expected to make Shipshewana a more trees line both sides of the trail that allows bike riders enjoyable town to live and to visit. to keep cool on their way through. The trees make for continued on next page Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Furniture Sale! DESIGN SERVICES Ready for a brochure or catalog to promote your business? Let our Graphic Designers design and set up your project specifcally tailored for you! PRINTING SERVICES September 8 & 9 ONLY!! TH TH Come see us at • Full Color Brochures Country Wood Finishing!! • Catalogs We are clearing out our showroom • Business Forms flled with beautiful, unused tables, • Business Cards chairs, bufets and bedroom sets. All furniture will be sold • Full Color Digital Printing at a wholesale price. PO Box 867, Shipshewana, IN 46565 (260) 499-4613 • Fax (866) 931-7480 Our showroom will be open to everyone [email protected] from 5:30 am until 2:00 pm for 2 days only. Located at 4425W US Hwy 20 We are located at 7790 west 700 south in Topeka. between LaGrange and Shipshewana Page 49

50 September 2011 SHIPSHE TOWN COUNCIL — cont. from previous page his presentation, Gillenwater proposed that the board 8/11/2011 - The meeting started off with a request sign another three year contract with the LCEDC. The for a new K-9 police vehicle by the Shipshewana police proposal stayed the same with no money increase as it force. Town Marshall, Tom Fitch, explained the need was three years ago when the frst contract was signed. for the vehicle and presented a visual aid during his Shipshewana followed Topeka and made a motion to request. There was a partial grant awarded to the sign the new contract. department for $16,000. There was a 2011 Ford SUV for A snow plow will have to be replaced for the town $27,095 that Fitch recommended. During the past few in the next few months as their last one was destroyed days, members of the town board had been receiving during an electrical fre. The town received $27,950 phone calls by the town tax payers complaining that in the settlement after the electrical fre. The board this vehicle wasn’t a necessity. Fitch countered that by saying that the vehicle was a necessity and that you as whether to buy a new one, rent one, or lease one. never know when a vehicle will break down. Board Board member, Roger Yoder, leaned towards the idea member, Jerry Rice, made a motion to wait a year went back and forth about a few ideas. Idea’s such of leasing to buy. It will be formally decided on what for the vehicle as he sided with the people. He felt direction to head next meeting. the car wasn’t needed during these “tough economic times.” During this motion board member Lynn. M Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax 888-439-6528 • The homeTown Treasure Bontrager opposed. In the end, it was decided that the Shipshewana Police Department would have to wait a year for a new car. There was a presentation by Keith Gillenwater at the meeting. He unveiled his strategic plan for the town of Shipshewana with the LCEDC. The new plan stresses on small business’s and downtown revitalization. He also said that the town of Shipshewana is the “farthest along” of anyone he is working with, with their downtown revitalization project. At the end of FrEE ESTIMATES! .com 59323 CR 35 The home of Blue Button Banking. Middlebury, IN 46540 We have In Customer Satisfaction! We Specialize money to lend. CUSToM BUIlT VInyl WIndoWS 1-888-660-1128 - Voice Mail Standard Sizes in stock for your new house! Shop & Buggy Shed Thermo Pane Windows Installation Available! We manufacture to BEFORE YOU your needs: • Single Hung BUY • Double Hung Check our quality • Slider • Basement and lower prices! It will be worth www.FarmersStateBank.com • Casement • Bay your time. Stop • Picture Window 888.492.7111 Do yourself a favor: workplace show- by and see our take advantage of Page 50 the energy effcient room! vinyl windows!