The Hometown Treasure July 2013

Photo by Justin Geigley July 2013 • Vol. 14 Num. 7 Leadership By Example LaGrange County 4-H Postal Patrons P.O. Box 70 Shipshewana, IN 46565 The Hometown Treasure Permit No. 22 Topeka, IN U.S. Postage Pd. Prsrt Std

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Marion Mennonite Building New Sanctuary Table of Contents Monthly Feature Leadership By Example ...............14 - 19 Front cover photo (left to right) is of Nathan and Approximately 150 members of Marion Mennonite Church participated in a ground-breaking for a new Marcus Miller. Nathan was in the 4H Dog Club sanctuary on Sunday, June 2. At the handles of the old fashion plow are pastors, Ron and Char Roth. and Marcus was in the 4H Shooting Sports Club. by Wanda Yoder and Dan Byler Columns After several years of praying day, June 17. Te building should be and planning, the congregation and completed sometime this fall. Te Healthy Hearts, Healthy Homes ........9 pastors of Marion Mennonite Church, church accepted pledges from the Heart Of Missions .............................27 located on S.R. 120 east of Shipshe- congregation for a three year period. Recipe ...................................................7 wana, Ind., broke ground for a new Tat started in June 2012, with plans Smart Choices ....................................25 church building. On Sunday, June 2, to have the entire project paid of by members of the congregation pulled June 2015. Spiritual Treasure ..............................39 on ropes tied to an old fashion plow Te new sanctuary is 64 ft. by 60 Spotlight on Nature ..........................57 pushed by pastors of the church, Ron ft. and will seat 250, almost doubling and Char Roth. the current capacity. Te new struc- Contests & Puzzles Pastor Ron said of the project, ture will also have a new kitchen, Clueless Crossword .............................8 “Te excitement is building as we nursery area, storage areas, and two Coloring Contest ........................ 12, 54 prepare to embark on the vision God handicap-accessible bathrooms. has given us here at Marion! We have Te current sanctuary will be con- Drawing Contest ................................55 been talking about a couple of images verted to classroom and ofce space Gold Coin Contest .............................55 and themes, ‘Imagine What God Can once the new sanctuary is in use. Te Mystery Farm Contest ......................45 Do!’ and ‘We See People!’ Recently, we current kitchen space will be turned have added another image, the image into additional seating space in the Word Search .........................................6 of a plow. Tis image has a remarkable fellowship hall. Everything Else meaning for us here at Marion ... Put- Plans also include the addition of th ting our hand to the plow, is a symbol a double wide carport with additional Topeka 4 of July Section ..........29-36 of our commitment to follow Jesus.’” lighting at entrances and in the ex- Classifed Ads ....................................47 Te actual work began on Mon- panded parking lot. Community Calendar .......................53 Display Advertiser Listing ................63 Hometown Church Listings .............62 Kids’ Club (Birthday Page) ................28 LaGrange County Library .................46 Westview School Board ....................60 Westview Sports ..........................40-44 Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 1 e Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 1 T

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Meadowview Elementary End Of Year Awards Award Winners (not in order) Citizenship awards: Ada Chupp, Dillon Stidham, Ryan Miller, Duraymond Metzger, Derek Yoder, Jaylen Yoder, James Bontrager, Wade Springer, Jayce Brandenberger, Anthony Wingard, Brady Yoder, Aaron Hostetler, Seth Yoder, Daryl Chupp, Brennan Beachy, Micah Lehman, Elizabeth Schmucker, Alexis Miller, Joshua Miller, and Grace Yoder. Accelerated Reader awards: Isaiah Lehman and Kaitlyn Nisley. Most AR Quizzes: Jalinda Miller. Most Accelerated Reader Points: Kenlin Lambright, Maria Miller, Beth Ann Miller, Hannah Lambright, Kari Stutzman, Hannah Lehman. Most Im- proved Reader: Ethan Lambright, Drew Walker, and Mark Miller. Love of Reading awards: Regina Yoder, Loren Miller, Maria Miller, Joanna King. Book Worm: Brian Lehman. Highest AR Average: Jeremiah Yoder. Photos submitted Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 3

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Healthy Healthy Homes Hearts by Brenda Yoder, MA, Education & Prevention Advocate for Elijah Haven Crisis Intervention Center here are multiple It’s as difcult and simple as that. we realize how we’ve been func- theories on personality, Changing behavior is not easy. For tioning isn’t working for us (as Dr. development, and how years I struggled with an eating disor- Phil would say). Tto address problems der. For years I responded in anger. For We need to exert self-control in that we encounter in life. Professional years I believed the self-loathing lies the situation and stop the behavior and personal experience has taught me that lived in my head. For years I al- that’s damaging. Ten we need to seek that there are some situations where lowed other people’s approval to defne to replace that behavior with healthier the best answer in changing behavior me. For each of these, I needed to stop choices. Te only person we can ever is to simply STOP. Te other word for the behavior and exercise self-control. change is our-self. Te only behavior it is one that’s missing from today’s I needed to end the cycle of addic- we can ever change is ours. Te only vernacular: self-control. tive behavior. I needed to stop blaming person we can ever stop is us. Are there areas in your life that other people. I needed to stop looking Are there areas in your life where need self-control?  Are there areas at my insecurities and weaknesses. I you need to stop unhealthy behavior where the frst step in change lies needed to stop living in fear of what or thinking?  It’s never comfortable in “stopping the behavior,” even others thought of me. or easy. Sometimes the frst step just once? Tere’s a moment for each of us, to victorious and healthy living is I know of which I speak. Tere where we have to ask ourselves, “What to simply stop (one time, a second have been areas in my life that have will I do? I can’t change the other time, and a third and more) until the been out of balance. I’ve struggled with person or their response to the situa- behavior diminishes. addictive behaviors. As I have worked tion. Will I continue in my behavior or Are you ready to do that?  You through each one, from distorted change what only I can change? won’t be able to do it in thirty-minutes, thinking to anger, there comes a point Tere’s a moment for each of us or even a week. It will take a while to where you have to ask yourself, “If I where we become aware of what is change the behavior because it took a want to get over this, what behavior do right and wrong in a situation. Te while for the behavior to become un- I need to stop?” Ten you need to take line drawn is diferent for each of us. healthy. But trying it just once is worth the frst step and stop the behavior. In each instance, it’s a moment where a shot. Will you join me? Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 9

LaGrange County Te LaGrange County Relay for 23. Te relay/walk is held for a 24 cancer. It also raises awareness about Life was held at the Lakeland High hour period annually (because cancer what can be done to avoid cancer and School track starting at 9 am on June doesn’t sleep) to honor cancer survi- raise money to help fuel the world’s 22 and continued until 9 am on June vors and remember loved ones lost to largest walk to end cancer.

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295 N Van Buren St. Shipshewana, IN (260) 768-4923 Name: _________________________________________________________ Age: __________________ Coloring Contest for children age 6 and younger. Sponsored by Wana Cup in Shipshewana this month! Winner gets a FREE ICE CREAM TREAT OF CHOICE at Wana Cup. Winning Drawings will be on display at Wana Cup. ALL PARTICIPANTS come in and claim your drawing for A FREE ICE-CREAM CONE at Wana Cup in August. Mail completed page to: LaGwana, Coloring Contest, PO Box 70, Shipshewana, IN 46565. Deadline for entry is Friday, July 19, 2013. Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ pg 12 · Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 pg 12 · Te Hometown Treasure · March ‘13

Nature’s Quiz Send answers to Gene-Stratton Porter to be entered in drawing Match the frst part of the sentence to the second part. for 2 tickets ($10.00 value) to tour Museum. Solution in next issue. Sponsored by Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Te cabin in Wildfower Woods lies Match the frst part of the sentence to the second part. nestled in 123 acres of felds, woods, and 1. Bears A. carry babies in a pouch on the stomach. formal gardens along the shores of Sylvan 2. Bats are B. have a black-tipped tail. Lake, near Rome City, Indiana. It is the 3. Otters C. larger than deer, but smaller than moose. former home of Gene Stratton-Porter, 4. Opossums D. have sleek, water-proof fur. 5. Coyotes E. build dams to increase water depth. the author of A Girl of the Limberlost a 6. Red Foxes F. don’t really fy; they glide. popular book for children and adults for 7. Wolves G. raid bee & wasps nests searching for food. 104 years. She also wrote Te Song of 8. Elk are H. has pouches inside its mouth to hold food. the Cardinal, Te Harvester, Freckles, 9. Gray Foxes I. is the Eastern Cottontail. 10. Mountain Lions J. have a white-tipped tail. A Daughter of the Land a total of 27 11. Beavers K. the only mammals that can truly fy. books, all excellent books to read. Very 12. Flying Squirrels L. can climb trees. captivating, once you start reading it is 13. A chipmunk M. live almost entirely underground. hard to put it down. Most of her books 14. Rabbit in Indiana N. used to live near the Great Lakes. 15. Moles O. live in packs of fve to nine adults. are available in the site Gift Shop. Answer from Last Issue: (from Mammals of the Great Lakes Region by Allen Kurta) Numbers: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20 Gene Stratton-Porter State HiStoric Site |WildfloWeR Woods & GaRden: Free walk thru, open dawn to dusk 1205 Pleasant Point, Rome City, in. 46784 museum Gift shoP: Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 5pm Phone: 1-260-854-3790 museum-Cabin: Guided tours, hourly 10am - 4pm, adults $5 each. Westview FFA Wins State Event Te Westview FFA team of Nelson June 17th. nance and adjustments, PVC plumbing Grate, Reed Oesch, Parker Fought and Te team members had to dem- and sprayer calibration. Ryan Wisler competed in the 17 team onstrate profciency in mathematical Te team’s placing was high fnals of the State FFA Agriculture calculations and estimates, electrical enough for each member to earn Mechanic Contest at the recently held wiring of 3-way switches, multi-posi- $10,000 scholarships to Northwest- State FFA Convention on Monday, tion arc welding, small engine mainte- ern University of Ohio. Te team was coached by their FFA Advisor, Paul Baker. I BUY HOUSES CA$H 574-294-5678 Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 13

Cleo Hartzler Leaderhip by Example by Harold D. Gingerich Everybody loves a parade. of people like him that young people in Edgar Franklin, Ag teacher at this county have the privilege of par- Topeka and early pioneer of 4-H Clubs, Kids, scrambling along the parade ticipating in 4-H. Cleo’s faithfulness convinced Hartzler to join 4-H as a route eagerly scooping up the har- and leadership is a shining example of Topeka High School freshman. As a vest of candy being thrown from what every 4-H leader hopes will be in- sophomore, Cleo teamed up with Merv stilled in the heart of the young person Yoder, Jack Ulmer and Paul Hostetler the foats, may look and wave and they have in club. Jr. to claim top dairy judging honors at wonder, “Who’s that old man and Not only did Hartzler complete fve the 1946 Indiana State Fair. Cleo actu- why is he leading the parade?” years of 4-H, his children Kent and Di- ally had the top score, but he is quick If anyone deserves the honor of ane were 4-H’ers, and today his grand- to point out that the success was due to being named Grand Marshal for the daughter, Brooke Harvell, who excelled Franklin’s eforts. As a senior Cleo was 2013 LaGrange County 4-H Fair Parade as a high school 4-H’er, is a member of back at the State Fair winning several it would be Cleo Hartzler. It’s because the Elkhart County Fair Board. other honors. In all he completed fve pg 14 · Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13

years of 4-H, but that was just the beginning. Following graduation in 1948, Cleo worked on the family farm and attend- LaGrange County 4-H LaGrange County 4-H ed Goshen College studying science, with the hope of transferring to Pur- due. He earned his Associates Degree, but attending Purdue never happened. 2013 2013 Tere were plenty of trips to Lafayette for seminars with County Agent Riley Case who Cleo says taught him about leadership. Cleo tells stories about get- ting lost, going the wrong way, always sitting on the front row, and learning from some of the top people at Purdue. He chuckled when he said, “I think I knew the Purdue campus better than most of the students.” It was at those seminars that he learned about no-till farming and building a milking parlor. Radical ideas in their day, Cleo dared to give them a try and today they are common farming practices. In October of 1953, Cleo married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis, who continues to be his biggest sup- porter. Phyllis’ role in encouraging Cleo during those early years in farming and raising a family cannot be over stated. Phyllis laughs about it now, but unbeknown to her, the morning of their wedding Cleo helped unload a train carload of feeder lambs that had just arrived at the Wabash depot in Topeka. Tey drove them a mile west port in the county was on Corn School. leadership, the 4-H Fair Board looked along the railroad tracks and then Te group had no land to build a fair- to Hartzler. Cleo was named the new another half mile south to the farm. ground and few fnancial resources, but president and served 1962-1967. Well Fortunately, Cleo had just enough time they had a vision. With dedication, co- into retirement, Cleo and Phyllis con- to clean up, change his clothes and operation and a lot of hard work things tinue to be ardent supporters of 4-H. make it to Mishawaka for his wedding. began to happen. It wasn’t long until Otis E. Hall, former Hoosier and Edgar Franklin wasn’t fnished construction began on the frst 40’ x 4-H pledge author, once said, “We don’t fnding ways to involve Hartzler in 200’ industrial building and restroom. care how many hogs or cabbages he the immerging LaGrange County 4-H At fair time, everything else was either raises; it’s the boy we’re interested in. Program. He convinced Cleo to join the in tents or out in the open. We’re trying to build self-reliance, good fedgling LaGrange County Fair Board. When lumber yard owner Ralph judgment and character.” Tose words It was a herculean task for the young Sprague, who served as the group’s frst perfectly describe Cleo Hartzler. board because all the focus and sup- president, wanted to step back from Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 15

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4-H Decade by Jerry Hostetler Te Sixtieth Annual LaGrange County 4-H 2013 Westview graduates will be recog- take care of their animals to prepare nized for their ten years of participa- them for the 4-H fair. She also men- Fair will be held this tion in 4-H. Parker Fought*, Morgan tioned her general love of animals as month, July 6-13. Jantzi, Nate Raber, Nic Raber and generating her interest in 4-H. In her Randi Schrock*. years of participation in 4-H, Morgan Many people will attend the 4-H has been involved in photography for fair to enjoy the entertainment, food Morgan Jantzi four years and has received First Hon- and the rides, but without the many Morgan Jantzi, daughter of Jon ors at the fair in that feld. She’s also hardworking young 4-H participants and Michelle Jantzi of Shipshewana, been active with goats for ten years. the fair fun wouldn’t be possible. On became interested in 4-H at a very ear- She received Reserve Grand Champion opening day of this year’s fair, fve ly age as she watched her older cousins continued on page 18 Photos by Elliot Mullet LaGrange County 4-H LaGrange County 4-H LaGrange County 4-H LaGrange County 4-H 2013 2013 2013 2013 Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 17

4-H ... cont. from pg. 17 Nate and Nic Raber manship with his pig when he was in in that facet of 4-H at the fair. For two Twin brothers, Nate and Nic fourth grade. Tey agreed that hang- years of her ten years in 4-H, Morgan Raber’s interest in 4-H was sparked by ing out with friends during the week has been involved in Horse and Pony. the involvement and interest in 4-H of of the fair, playing video games in the Morgan’s fondest memories of 4-H their older brother, Joseph. camper, water fghts and getting to have been raising her goats from babies Nic’s interest in animals and liking know a lot of people that they wouldn’t and taking care of them until they to be around them also played a big have met had it not been for their grew up, and also spending time with part in joining 4-H. Nate and Nic fol- involvement with 4-H, were all great her horse and getting her ready for the lowed in their brother’s footsteps. Te memories that they’ll take away from diferent classes of events at the fair Raber family has enjoyed an eight-year their ten years of involvement in 4-H. including, jumping, English halter, and reign as Grand Champion in the poul- Nate and Nic both plan to attend contesting. According to Morgan, “Giv- try feld. Nate and Nic have entered Indiana Wesleyan University next year. ing up my goats at the end of the fair is sheep, hogs, turkeys, geese, quail and Nate will be majoring in education and defnitely the hardest part of the 4-H pigeons over the years. Nic will be seeking a medical degree. process.” Morgan plans to attend Ball One of Nic’s fondest memories *Parker Fought and Randi Schrock were State University next fall. of 4-H was winning First Year Show- not available to participate in this story. LaGrange County 4-H LaGrange County 4-H 2013 2013 pg 18 · Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13

LaGrange County LaGrange County 4-H LaGrange County 4-H LaGrange County 4-H LaGrange County 4-H 4-H Fair Schedule · 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 Saturday, July 6 1:00 pm – 9:00 Bear Hollow Log Statue 7:30 Garden Tractor Pull, grandstand 12:00 pm 4-H FAIR OPENS Carving Demonstration, 7:30 Farm Truck Pull, grandstand south of the community building 1:00 Commercial Displays Open Tursday, July 11 1:00 165’ Mobile Zipline Ride by ZipLine Adventures 1:00 Maple Lane Wildlife Farm, 9:00 am 4-H Goat Show & Future Show, pavilion Petting Zoo & Pony Rides Open 2:00 Petting Zoo & Pony Rides Open 9:00 4-H Horse & Pony color guard 4:00 Carnival Rides and Games Open 1:00 165’ Mobile Zipline Ride by ZipLine Adventures & Horsemanship, horse arena 5:00 Started Calf Support Auction, started calf barn 1:30 4-H Cat Show & Poster Judging, pavilion 10:00 – 2pm Free Kids Crafts, north of pavilion 6:00 4-H Sheep Show & Future Show, pavilion 3:30 ATV Posters & 4-H Personality, exhibit building 10:00 Commercial Displays Open 4:00 Carnival Rides and Games Open 6:00 4-H Horse & Pony Potluck Dinner, Cowboy Café 2:00 pm Petting Zoo & Pony Rides Open 5:30 Recognition Ceremonies 6:00 Wild About Monkeys Show 4:00 Carnival Rides and Games Open 7:00 Hubie Ashcraft and the Drive 6:00 Wild About Monkeys Show 4:00 4-H Horse & Pony Western Free Country Music Concert, portable stage 6:30 Open Horse Pleasure Show, horse arena & Speed Shows, horse arena 7:00 Trottingbred Races, free grandstand 7:00 IPRA Rodeo Competition 5:00 4-H Demonstrations, exhibit building 8:00 Wild About Monkeys Show 7:30 LaGrange County Queen Contest, pavilion 5:00 4-H Public Speaking, exhibit building Tuesday, July 9, LaGrange County REMC Day 8:00 Wild About Monkeys Show 6:00 4-H Lama Show, pavilion 8:00am – 2pm Senior Day - Shelter House 10:00 Night Magic Fireworks Display 6:00 Wild About Monkeys Show (Free Admission for seniors 55 & over) Sunday, July 7 Free Parking after 7:00 pm 6:00 N.T.P.A. Grand National Truck 9:00 4-H Horse & Pony English, Halter & 9:00 am Dog Obedience & Showmanship, pavilion Showmanship, horse arena and Tractor Pull, grandstand 7:00 Karaoke Contest, portable stage 10:00 Classic Car Cruise In, north parking lot 10:00 Commercial Displays Open 8:00 Wild About Monkeys Show 10:30 LaGrange Co. Cycles Registration for 10:00 – 2pm Free Kids Crafts, north of pavilion Motorcycle Fun Run (Lakeland High School) Friday, July 12 11:00 – 1pm Free Gate compliments of 12:00 pm Commercial Displays Open Lunch Sponsor LaGrange County REMC 10:00 am 4-H Small Animal All Around Showmanship, pavilion 12:00 4-H Exhibit Building Opens 11:00 – 3pm Barn Tours 10:00 – 2pm Free Kids Crafts, north of pavilion 12:00 4-H ATV Demonstration, grandstand 1:00 pm 165’ Mobile Zipline Ride by ZipLine Adventures 10:00 Commercial Displays Open 1:00 Petting Zoo & Pony Rides Open 2:00 4-H Horse & Pony Publicity Photos, horse arena 11:00 – 1pm Free Gate compliments 1:00 165’ Mobile Zipline Ride by ZipLine Adventures 2:00 Petting Zoo & Pony Rides Open of KMM Construction 1:30 Motorcycle Fun Run 4:00 Carnival Rides and Games Open 1:00 pm FFA Youth & Adult Programs 2:00 Pedal Pull Registration, pavilion 4:00 Rocket Fly, east lot FFA Building Frog Jump 2:30 Dog Poster Judging, community building 5:00 4-H Swine Show & Future Show, pavilion (contestants bring their own frogs) Paper Airplane Fly (paper provided) 3:00 Pedal Pull, pavilion 6:00 Wild About Monkeys Show Putt-putt Contest 4:00 Carnival Rides and Games Open 7:00 Kevin Heller Magic Show, portable stage (putters & golf balls provided) 4:00 Parade 7:00 Open Wheel Midget Auto Races Cricket Spitting Contest (crickets provided) 5:00 4-H Horse & Pony Fun Show, horse arena plus 600 cc Winged Midgets 1:00 4-H Tractor Contest, north lots 5:00 Pictures with the 2013 4-H Queen 8:00 Wild About Monkeys Show 2:00 Petting Zoo and Pony rides Open 6:00 Wild About Monkeys Show Wednesday, July 10 3:00 Supercross Race Registration 6:00 4-H Dog Agility Show, pavilion 9:00 am 4-H Dairy Show, pavilion 4:00 Carnival Rides and Games Open 7:00 Worship Service, portable stage 9:00 4-H Poultry Show, tent 4:00 4-H Large Animal All Around Showmanship, horse arena and pavilion 7:00 4-H 5K, grassy area north of the north drive 10:00 Commercial Displays Open 5:00 Supercross Race Practice 8:00 Wild About Monkeys Show 10:00 – 2pm Free Kids Crafts, north of pavilion 6:00 Tunder Country Idol, Free Show, portable stage 8:00 Tony Petersen’s Hell Drivers 1:00 pm 165’ Mobile Zipline Ride by ZipLine Adventures 6:00 Wild About Monkeys Show Monday, July 8 2:00 Petting Zoo & Pony Rides Open 6:30 Open Horse Speed Show, horse arena 9:00 am 4-H Rabbit Show, Ambassador Contest, tent 3:00 4-H Beef Show, pavilion 7:00 Martin X-treme Supercross Racing, grandstand 9:00 4-H Dairy Beef Show immediately followed 4:00 Carnival Rides and Games Open by Started Calf Show, pavilion 5:00 4-H and Open Draft Horse Hitches, horse arena 8:00 Wild About Monkeys Show 10:00 – 2pm Free Kids Crafts, north of pavilion 6:00 Wild About Monkeys Show Saturday, July 13 - Free Gate 10:00 Commercial Displays Open 6:00 Battle of the Barns, pavilion 9:00 am 4-H Livestock Auction, pavilion Free Lunch for Buyers 11:00 – 1pm Free Gate compliments of 7:00 Drive One, Free Concert, portable stage Lunch Sponsor Farmers State Bank Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 19

Westview Jr/Sr High Quarter 3 High Honor Roll Grade 7 Elizabeth Barkes, Jade Baugh, Dennis Bontrager, Jason Bontrager, Kaitlyn F. Bontrager, Kaitlyn R. Bontrager, Ly- nette Bontrager, Mary Bontrager, Sara Bontrager, Ashley Brown, Matthew Byler, Josh Chupp, Kaitlyn Chupp, Se- renity Corlett, Carman Draves, Jenna Duf, Dena Eash, Sadie Eash, Jamie Farnsworth, Mary Frey, Matthew Frey, Erica Fry, Jared Fry, Lorraine Fry, Bay- lee Geng, Lexis Giggy, Beth Graber, Alyssa Hart, Reghan Hefner, Marlene Helmuth, Olivia Hibbs, Allison Hoch- stedler, Dexter Hochstetler, Kath- leen Hochstetler, Lorene Hochstetler, Adrian Hostetler, Dale Hostetler, Mi- chael Hostetler, Nikita Hunt, Allison Janik, Madison Jantzi, Morgan Kelly, Hunter Klein, Summer Konkle, Jena- da Lambright, Julia Lambright, Kayla Lambright, Keith Lambright, Donita Lehman, Erik Lehman, Regina Lehm- an, Kyla Long, Chloe Lovell, Marcia Mast, Margaret McCoy, Alisa Miller, Alyssa Miller, Ashley Miller, Beth Mill- er, Brenda Miller, Cheryl Miller, Denise Miller, Dorene Miller, Jarin Miller, Joann Miller, Keith Miller, Loranna Miller, Lyle Miller, Marcus Miller, Mi- chele Miller, Steven Miller, Vonda Mill- er, Krist Mishler, Alyssa Mudd, Michael Mullet, Anna Mullett, Gage Newcomer, Trail Niswonger, Dylan Pittenger, Lyd- ia Rang, Ethan Roth, Mohamed Saleh, Sammy Salim, John Schlabach, Kevin Schlabach, Renee Schlabach, Brenda Schrock, Kara Schrock, Megan Schrock, Mikaela Schwartz, Karen Slabach, Richmond Stoltzfus, Janae Stutzman, Matt Swartzentruber, Nicholas Trit- tipo, Kenton Troyer, Melissa Troyer, Leonard Wingard, Angela Yoder, Bradi Yoder, Dale Yoder, Dennis Yoder, Do- retta Yoder, Erik Yoder, Jolene Yoder, Kara Yoder, Marcus Dean Yoder, Mar- lene Yoder, Matthew A. Yoder, Mat- thew W. Yoder, Nicole Yoder, Rosanne Yoder, and Sara Yoder. continued on next page pg 20 · Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13

H. Honor Roll ... cont. from previous Topeka Elementary Grade 8 Rachel Bates, Amanda Bontrager, Dora Bontrager, Jolisa Bontrager, Ly- Citizenship Awards nette Bontrager, Martha Bontrager, Karis Brewer, Madison Burton, Emily Payton Oliver and Leann Frey, Today I will do my best. Christner, Hailey Cramer, Karyssa Da- two Topeka Elementary School fourth I will be honest and trustworthy. vis, Dora Eash, Taylor Eash, Shantelle graders, were honored with citizenship I will be an active listener. Etchason, Jonathan Fennell, Kathryn Franklin, Bronte Fry, Julia Fry, Lu- awards at the school’s annual end of Ann Fry, Nathan Garcia, Daniel Gill, I will be kind and help others. the year awards ceremony. Tey were Miriam Gingerich, Angela Handshoe, I will be respectful, responsible, and selected by a student and staf vote, Houston Haney, Alisha Hochstetler, safe. Lynita Hochstetler, Paul Hochstetler, because they did their best to follow I am a special member of Topeka Seth Hostetler, Kody Hunt, Sierra Kim- the Topeka School Pledge: mell, Coby Knowles, Jane Lambright, School. Alyssa Lehman, Jared Lehman, Logan Lewton, Brody Long, Peyton Martin, Dylan Mast, Amiah May, Amy Miller, Andreya Miller, Andy Miller, Derek D. Miller, Derek L. Miller, Emily Miller, Esther Miller, Jolene Miller, Jordan Miller, Karen Miller, Kevin D. Miller, Kevin Z. Miller, Loren Miller, Michelle Miller, Roman Miller, Wendall Miller, Dalton Misner, Kali Plutowski, Sarah Raber, Brady Roth, Kevin Schlabach, Anna Schmucker, Emily Schrock, Kara Schrock, Kaylee Schrock, Seth Schrock, Bradley Schuh, Leora Schwartz, Maci Schwartz, Alexis Shaneyfelt, Adrian- na Sharick, Reagan Sharick, Breanna Strand, Diane Stutzman, Gage Taylor, Taylor Trittipo, Aaron Troyer, Kari Troyer, Marcus Troyer, Matthew Troy- er, Jaci Vaughn, and SueAnn Wagler. Grade 9 Ameera Alshuga, Alivia Bechtel, Mary Beechy, Holly Berger, Jeanie Bontrager, Lauren Bontrager, Hope Brandenberg- er, Andrew Brown, Jay Cruea, Gavin Gage, Erika Gamble, Asher Gingerich, left to right: Payton Oliver and Leann Frey. Photo Submitted Shanna Greene, Gracie Hales, Stephani Hallgarth, Karey Haney, Riley Hoch- stetler, Jeran Hoopingarner, Alexis R.E.B. Restoration and Amsoil Hostetler, Kaitlyn Hostetler, Chris Janik, Derrike Johns, Kaylee Kauf- Reuben & Emma Brandenberger man, Bradly King, Arthur Koehler, Restoring your furniture Miranda Kresse, Maria McCoy, Lindon McDonald, Donna Miller, Jacob Miller, with a smile Sierra Miller, Timothy Miller, Dhruti Patel, Savannah Rang, Carl Reed, Chris Reed, Adrienne Roth, Jayden Schla- bach, Trace Scoles, Spencer Shank, 4370 S 150 W LaGrange IN 46761 continued on next page AMSOIL DEALER V.M. 260-499-5388 Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 21

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Smart Choices by Connie Lehman, Registered Dietitian at Topeka Pharmacy Wellness Program Kid-Friendly Healthy Eating Tips Now Open ummer is a great time to fruit on the side. Hanging Baskets • Trees & Shrubs Annuals/Perennials focus on healthy eat- • Potato bars are another inex- ing. All the fresh fruits pensive way to feed your family Delivery Available Savailable, the variety of something healthy. Serve baked colors and favors, and the lower prices potatoes with toppings like chili, Bulk/Bag Mulch • Cocoa Bean Mulch of in-season produce make this a good cheese, broccoli, ham, BBQ pork, Fertilizers • Landscape Stone • Topsoil time to work at improving your fam- beans and salsa. Retaining Wall Blocks & Pavers ily’s eating habits. See how many of the • Pick healthy snack ideas like yo- following tips you can adopt, and ask at gurt, cut-up apples, bananas, fro- 7’ Emerald the pharmacy for a free recipe packet! zen grapes, or raw vegetables with Green Arborvitae, • Have a main dish salad once a dip. If someone gets the fruits and week. Taco salad is always a win- vegetables out of the fridge and Nice selection of ner, or start with a basic vegetable cuts them into child-size portions, shade trees salad of lettuce, tomatoes, cucum- they will be eaten! bers, peppers, shredded carrots • Use the internet! Tere are healthy 700 S 900 W • Topeka, IN • 260.593.3003 and croutons. recipes and ideas galore and even 11930 W 250 N • Middlebury, IN • 574.825.8873 Hours: M-F 9 am - 5 pm, Sat. 8 am - 1 p.m. • Plan a visit to a farmer’s market sites that help with meal planning. regularly. Better yet, grow peas, Try myfamilymealplanner.com. sweet corn or tomatoes yourself. For a small fee, you can download a Looking • Keep treat foods as an occasional, year of recipes, meal planning tips not daily, treat. Save money and and grocery lists. for kid models consider not buying the super size, • Plan picnics thoughtfully. Taking for future rather just enough to provide a the kids to the park will create treat for everyone one day. good summer memories. Rather Hometown • Prepare one meal a week without than grabbing the usual, put in meat. Find a recipe that uses beans some fresh fruit, raw vegetables Treasure front as the main protein source. with a container of dip and sand- • Fix breakfast for supper. Kids wiches made with lean meat. Pack cover shots! often love this, and eggs are an in- water or tea to drink. expensive, healthy protein source. • Fast Food can be healthy if you Send a pic of Serve French toast or an omelet are careful. You can fnd healthy with vegetables and whole- menu items to buy, like salads, your kiddo to wheat toast with fresh yogurt, apple slices instead of fries, [email protected] and grilled chicken snack wraps. Another inexpensive way to help Sponsored by keep calories in check is to share a sandwich or a sub sandwich (no cheese or mayo!). Talk with your kids about why it is important to 260-593-2252 • 101 N Main. St. • Topeka, IN plan healthy meals. Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 25

Topeka Elementary Fundraiser For Tornado Victims In late May the third grade stu- those that were in desperate need by dents at Topeka Elementary School baking cookies and selling them to all held a fundraiser with a mission to of the students of Topeka Elementary reach out and raise money for the during the school day on Wednesday, victims of the tragic tornadoes that May 29th. Te third grade students struck in Moore, Oklahoma and the were able to raise approximately $425, surrounding area. Te students took on which went directly to the victims of the challenge of raising money to help the Oklahoma tornadoes. Photo Submitted Left to right: Makayla Altimus, Sara Yutzy, Brandon Lehman, Mya Staton and Kaylene Fry.

Heart of NOW AT Missi ns AND by Karen Unternahrer DUTCHMAN Jurassic Park HUNTING SUPPLIES e live in the third drive of our home. One must frst Laser Engraved largest city of the traverse a steep 2000’ descent in order Dominican Re- to see the Upper Jimenoa, the tallest of Metal Art Pictures W public, the coun- the three waterfalls. It has the distinc- try that shares an island with Haiti. tion of having been one of the loca- Jarabacoa is nestled into the Cordil- tions in which the movie Jurassic Park lera Central mountain range, an area was shot. Each waterfall has its own Sporting • Farm known as the Alps of the Caribbean in unique characteristics. And with any the north-west corner of the Domini- signifcant amount of rain, each one is can Republic. Because we sit in some- transformed, albeit temporarily, by the Horses • And More what of a valley, no matter which way I higher water levels. turn I see the mountains rise up before Again, my thoughts automatically me. Sometimes they appear hazy with turn to the Bible’s many references to Made by: Blazing Guns Laser, LLC the heat and humidity. Sometimes God in Christ providing us with living wisps of clouds foat by. Sometimes water; see John 4:10-14 for just one the sun shines bright across the slopes example. Again, all creation points to covered in thick dark foliage. our great God, Creator of every living Regardless, I can’t help but recite thing and Sovereign over all. Psalm 121 … “I lift up my eyes to the hills Te Dominican Republic is a - where does my help come from? My help beautiful place to live. Closer to the comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven equator, we enjoy warm temperatures and earth.” year round. Summertime heat can I love the fact that God has allowed sometimes be stifing. Even more so, it all of creation to glorify Him, to point is the sufocating poverty so many Do- others to Him. When a person physi- minicans experience that can be weari- cally stands before a mountain (liter- some. Not everyone, especially here ally), one cannot help but look up and in the city there is afuence alongside L L take in the grandeur of it all. Interest- poverty much like cities in the United C ingly enough when a fgurative moun- States. It is especially evident in small Home Decor & More tain stands before a person, one can squatter communities further up in the 40% OFF look up and recognize the majesty and mountains. sovereignty of the God who created the Ultimately, it is the spiritual pov- STOREWIDE foundations of the earth, the seas, and erty among people in any given place the mountains. that breaks the heart of God. In what JULY 4 Among these mountains there ways are you cooperating with His Some restrictions apply. See store for details. are many waterfalls; in fact, there are work in your own life and in the lives three waterfalls within a ten minute of those around you? 3790 N SR 5 • Shipshewana, IN • 46565 Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 27

s Cub l Kid' Happy Birthday to our Elementary Students! July 1 Kayden Moore, Amina Omar, July 11 Aidan Armstrong, Brian July 22 Daryl Hostetler, Waylon Keith Troyer Lehman, Jennifer Madden Miller July 2 Ashwaq Aldhuraibi, Payton July 12 Tamara Ackerman, Eric July 23 Alayna Bates, Kevin Beachy, Drake, Jeremy Hershberger, Bontrager, Kyle Hochstetler, Derek Borntrager, Leann Fry, Jacob Miller, Carl Miller, Melissa Hostetler, Anthony Regina Yoder Christopher Yoder Miller, Mahalath Miller, July 24 Aaron Hochstetler, Anthony July 3 Alexzander Sanchez, Heather Megan Stoltzfus Hochstetler, Bethany Lantz, Smith, Carolina Tadlock, July 13 Mackenzie Evard, LaWayne Lucas Miller, Sara Miller, Jesse Yoder Miller, Luke Miller, Izaak Rebecca Schlabach July 4 Benjamin Byrkett, Kyle Frey, Moore July 25 Dawson Bontrager, Karl Cassandra Lehman, Lucas July 14 Leon Gingerich, Caleb Miller, Bontrager, Kyle Bontrager, Mast, Elizabeth Miller, David Miller, Eric Miller, Lyndsey Bradley, Kayla King, Vernon Yoder Lucas Yoder, Myron Yoder Jason Miller, Malinda Yoder July 5 Lilly Bontrager, Kurtis July 15 Karen Miller, Luke Wingard July 26 Cory Christner, Hannah Fry, Alvin Lehman, Derek July 16 Aaron Bontrager, Amy Fry, Davidson, Kara Fry, Eliott Lehman, Aaron Mast, Jeremy Marla Graber, Janie Slabach, Landgraf, Brian Marner, Miller, Japheth Yoder Mikayla Yoder Dayshayla Miller July 6 Kaitlyn Cupp, Jose Garza, July 17 Johnathan Beverly, Mason July 27 Earl Beachy, Kylen Bender, Rosetta Schmucker Black, Gloria A. Miller, Kara Daniel C. Gingerich, Beau July 7 Derek Fry, Madilyn Miller, Benjamin Yoder, Sara Jackson, Malaki Jeferies, Kazmucha, Waneda Lehman, Yutzy Gene Kaufman, Debi Yoder Amber McHenry July 18 Jasmine M. Bontrager, July 28 Kyle Fry, Rebecca Gonzalez, July 8 Zachary Chastain, Alyssa Madison Kresse, Alexzandra Gaven Miller Miller, Lorraine Miller, May July 29 Cynthia Bontrager, Kayden Kaylene Mishler, Takota July 19 Jalyn Puckett, Christine Hall Sharick, Zachary Tornsberry Yoder, Jeremiah Yoder, July 30 Coby Hochstetler, Conner July 9 Alanis Brake, Nicole Chupp, Liberty Yoder, Benjamin Hochstetler, Clarence Luke Miller Yutzy McAninch, Dena Miller, July 10 Kurtis Slabach, Elyssa July 20 Elaine Bontrager, Myron Andrew Yoder Navarrette, Ethan Voris, Miller July 31 Abigail Loveall, Xavian Alissa Yoder July 21 Darin King, Kaitlyn Yoder Meadows, Isaac Niccum pg 28 · Te Hometown Treasure · June ‘13 KURT R. BACHMAN KEVIN P. BRUNS DARIN C. SHROCK 108 West Michigan Street • LaGrange, Indiana 46761 260.463.4949

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4TH OF JULY 7AM Pancake Sausage Breakfast, Topeka Fire Department Road Run & Fun Walk, East Park Pavilion 8AM 3-on 3 Basketball Tourney & 3 Point Shoot Out Photos by Justin Geigley 9AM Miniature Pony Pull, Sale Barn and Dan Byler. Kids Games, East Park Playground 10AM Pony Pull, Sale Barn Horse Arena Garden Tractor Pull, S Babcock St., behind the fre station Big Wheel Races, beside East Park Playground 11AM Lions Club Annual Pork Burger & BBQ Chicken Cookout Noon Children’s Puppet Show, near East Park Pavilion 1PM Horse Pull, Sale Barn Arena TOPEKA pg 30 · Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13

CELEBRATION 2 30 PM Children’s Puppet Show, near East Park Pavilion 3 30 PM NEW Pie Eating Contest, near East Park Basketball Court 5 30 PM Independence Day Parade, Theme: Let Freedom Ring. Main & Lake Streets, steps off from Nishakawa Parking Lot. 6 15 PM Buggy Pull Races, Main Street 6 30 PM LaGrange County Community Band 8PM Free Concert - Spike and The Bulldogs, East Park 10PM Fireworks Please preregister for Road Run & Parade at Topeka Pharmacy. Parade Line-up starts at 3:30. Judging begins at 4:45. 2013 Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 31

LaGrange County Community Band Te LaGrange County Community the summer months of June through will be featured will be, Semper Fidelis, Band, under the direction of LaGrange August. Tis band is comprised of Stars and Stripes Forever, Te Glorious resident Hank Gore, will perform once musicians from high school age and up. Tenth, Name the Classics, Battle Hymn again this year at the Topeka 4th of Teir performance will feature a wide of the Republic and much more. Te July celebration. Te band is a volun- variety of music from marches to Bea- concert will begin at the Topeka East teer based band that meets during tles tunes. Just a few of the songs that Park beginning at 6:30 pm. COLLEGE Topeka SUBSCRIPTION! Have Te Hometown Treasure sent to a college address for $2/issue Call 260.463.4901 with a credit card or write a check with “HT College” in the memo line & include college address & mail to ... Te Hometown Treasure Hardware PO Box 744 • Shipshewana, IN 46565 Subscription will start with the September issue unless you note otherwise. 260.593.2973 pg 32 · Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13

Spike and the Bulldogs Troughout Northern Indiana, Spike and the Bulldogs have been the best musicians around. Spike and Ohio and Michigan, Spike and the bringing the “Oldies” back for most of the Bulldogs is now 6 guys playing the Bulldogs takes you back to the days 20 years. Te band started in 1982 as Tri-State area to sold out audiences of the “Drive In” and the “Sock Hop”. a duo. Over the years they have added everywhere they go. Spike and the Bulldogs was voted “Best Oldies Performers” nine years in a row, as voted on by the readers of “Whatz Up Magazine”. Tey have performed with such artists as; Te Beach Boys, Chubby Checker, Herman’s Hermits and Mike Smith of the Dave Clark Five. Tey have been the featured performers on 17 Cruises throughout the Caribbean and Mexican Riviera. Spike and the Bulldogs plays music from 1955-1966. Playing tunes from Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, the Beach Boys, the Beatles, Wilson Pickett, Bobby Darin, the Righteous Brothers, and many more. Gutwein Family CHIROPRACTIC Come in today for a better tomorrow. 260-593-3133 122 W. Lake St. • Topeka, IN Bev Miller (260)593-2433 Next to the Topeka Coffee Shop Open Mon. - Sat. 5 am - 9 pm & Sun. 9 am - 7 pm Topeka Pizza Open All Day The Home of Blue Button Banking. The Home of Blue Button Banking. Watch for us The Home of Blue Button Banking. The Home of Blue Button Banking. 888.492.7111 888.492.7111 888.492.7111 in the Parade! 888.492.7111 www.GoFSB.com www.GoFSB.com www.GoFSB.com www.GoFSB.com Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 33

Topeka 4th of July Road Run Te Topeka 4th of July Road Run and women overall as well as to the top July 1, the cost of the Fun Run is $8 will once again be a part of Topeka’s two fnishers in each age division. and the 5K is $15. After July 1, the Fun 4th of July festivities. Held annually Every runner who completes the Run cost is $10 and the 5K is $20. You for over 30 years, it is one of the oldest 5k race will be entered in a drawing for may pre-register and fnd all race day runs in Indiana. Last year, 174 run- a new, stainless steel Charbroil grill information at www.topekaroadrace. ners entered the event. Tis year, the valued at over $300. com. Entry forms are also available at race will take place on the morning of Both races will be timed using Topeka Pharmacy. Everyone who pre- Tursday, July 4 at the Topeka Town professional, disposable chips which registers is guaranteed a race T-shirt. Park across from Tifany’s Restaurant. provide instant scoring. Te course is All those who register the morning A One-Mile Fun Run for kids 13 fat and fast—making it favorable for of the race will receive T-shirts while and under will kick things of at 8:10 experienced runners and those try- supplies last. All proceeds from am. Medals will be awarded to the ing it for the frst time. Free snacks, the race will beneft the Westview top three boys and girls, and all kids water, and Gatorade will be available High School tennis program. will receive a participation prize. At before the race. Registration is avail- 8:30, the 5K race, open to all ages, will able the morning of the race from 7 begin from the park and wind its way to 8 am, however, participants are through the streets of Topeka. Prizes encouraged to pre-register before July will be awarded to the top three men 1 to receive a discounted price. Before TOPEKA INDEPENDENCE DAY OPEN DIVISION 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNEY Thursday, July 4, 2013 All games will Topeka Town Park • (Rain Location: Elementary Gym) have refs! Entry Deadline: July 4 at noon • Entry Fee: $60 OPEN DIVISION - CASH PRIZES! This is for all you guys (and girls) that are over 18, but still want to play … COME ON DOWN!! ENTRY DEADLINE IS NOON - GAMES START AT 1 PM OPEN DIVISION: Teams limited to 4 players, can be over 18 (but don’t HAVE to be). Referees will call the games. (Their decisions are fnal!) Tournament is double elimination. Cash Awards of $200 (frst place team) and $100 (second place) will be awarded. Entries in this division only, will still be accepted day of the tournament. Must be at least six paid entries for competition to take place. Each team to pay $60 entry fee. Pease bring your $60 to the tournament site during the younger teams’ tournaments (deadline is 12 o’clock noon - games start at 1). Make checks payable to LaGwana Printing, Inc. SPONSORED BY: AND Sorry … it is too late to enter a team in the school age divisions. Those brackets are set up beforehand. Deadline was June 13.

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Shipshe-Scott Elementary Shining Citizens Fourth Grading Period First Grade Second Grade Back row (left to right): Lily Mishler, Clarissa Lambright, Melissa Bontrager, Back row (left to right): Regina Yoder, Jacob Miller, Justin Lehman, Grace Alayna Yoder, Mark Bontrager and Joseph Weaver. Front: Westan Walker, Iddings and Christopher Bontrager. Front: Aidan Koehler, Ben Bontrager, Jalen Stutzman, Kendra Mullet, Carson, Sharla Frey and Brooke Lehman. Caleb Miller, Emily Bontrager, Kristen Beechy and Brandon Lehman. Tird Grade Fourth Grade Back row (left to right): Darin Bontrager, Corey Johnson, Kyle Miller, Back row (left to right): Sarah Weaver, Joshua Morrison, Marla Slabach and Amanda Lambright, Maddison Mishler, Holli Acord and Shaydon Smith. Denise Troyer. Front: Peyton Schwartz, Hannah Martin, Emily Christner Front: Abigail Bontrager, Julie Schlabach, Evan Brown, Karen Yoder, Leah and Bethany Lambright. Photos Submitted Schlabach and Jonathan Yutzy. Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 37 Westside Thunder Football is currently taking registrations for the 2013 football season. Practices start August 12 and run Monday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the season. Youth entering grades 4, 5, or 6 in the fall are eligible to play in our league. For more information please contact Bradd or Sonja Giggy at 260-336-3529 or 463-2631. Player's name:____________________________________________ Grade 2012/13 year:_________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________ Email:_____________________________________________________________ Phone:_________________________ Send form to: Sonja Giggy • 5055 S 050 W • LaGrange, IN 46761 • 463-2631

Student “Presents” Pie To Mr. Wohlers Students from Mrs. Parker’s sixth grade class at Westview Elementary orga- nized and held a Pie in the Face Fundraiser. Mrs. Parker’s class decided to donate the Phone 260.768.7043 • Fax 260.768.7085 proceeds to the Ark Animal 24 Hour Service 260.463.1404 Ryan Miller • Glen Miller Shelter of LaGrange County. Monday - Friday 8-5 • Saturday 8-1 Te students nominated three 7965W 050N • Suite 1 • Shipshewana, IN 46565 staf members and students ½ mile south of US 20 on the left hand side in the old Double Eagle Building brought in money to vote for the staf member they wanted to see get a pie in the face. New & Used Tires Mr. Steve Wohlers received Major Brand Tires the most money and the top Off Brand Tires • Flat Repairs donation came from Colton Custom Wheels • Trailer Wheels Marchant, a sixth grader. Te students raised $233.45. On Brakes • Oil Changes Friday, May 24th, Colton en- Suspension • Ball Joints thusiastically threw a vanilla Tranny Flushes • Much More cream pie in Mr. Wohler’s We do tires for: Semis • Trucks face. Photo Submitted SUVs • Farm Equipment • Etc. pg 38 · Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13

Spiritual Treasure by Andy Dayton, Pastor at Shipshewana Church of the Nazarene What Are We Waiting For? ne afternoon after the dead bury their own dead, but you go Why the pre-follow “To Do List”? Jesus had fnished and proclaim the kingdom of God” (Luke Often, we get so caught up in the a particularly good 9:60). And then the fnale, “No one who here-and-now, that we forget the im- Osermon, the people puts his hand to the plow and looks back portance of the now-and-forever-more. were inspired. Te crowd was fling is ft for service in the kingdom of God” We need a wake-up-call, and that’s out, shaking hands with THE Preacher, (Luke 9:62). exactly what Jesus’ responses are. telling him what a good sermon it Understanding what Jesus is say- “Tis stuf isn’t worth going back was. One after the other they fled by. ing is difcult for us until we begin to after.” “Don’t worry about what you “Great sermon!” “Wow! I’ve never heard see ourselves in the story. Jesus is call- will eat or drink. Come follow Me.” it preached like that before!” “Tank ing everyone of us to follow Him. Once “You can’t follow Me and live for your- you for that message.” we hear His message, our response is to self at the same time.” “For whoever Luke mentions three particular declare, “I will follow You, Jesus!” wants to save his life will lose it, but people who were especially moved by Te problem is we have some of the whoever loses his life for me will save it” the message and each one pledged to same excuses: “But frst, let me go back (Luke 9:24). follow Jesus but “Lord, frst let me go and home and get some of my stuf for the Don’t wait to follow Jesus. It won’t bury my father.” (Luke 9:59) “I will follow road.” “But frst, let me fnish school.” be easier later. It won’t cost less if you you, Lord; but frst let me go back and say “But frst, let me do all the fun things wait. Te fact is, the sooner you start good-by to my family” (Luke 9:61). I’d like to do.” “But frst ...” following Jesus, the sooner you reap Te requests seem reasonable Te fact is, we are pretty good at the providence, protection, and bless- enough. Most of us would have a few excuses, aren’t we? Jeremiah 29:11 re- ing of walking in God’s perfect plan for loose ends to tie up before heading cords God saying: “‘For I know the plans your life! of on such a journey. But, it’s not the I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to Cling to the stuf of Earth, and requests that attract our attention; it’s prosper you and not to harm you, plans to you’ll end up empty handed. Let go, Jesus’ responses. give you hope and a future.’” and put your hand in the hand of “Foxes have holes and birds of the So, if we believe the Bible is truth, Jesus, and He will “never leave you nor air have nests, but the Son of Man has no we must also believe God’s plans are forsake you” (Deut. 31:6 & Heb. 13:5). place to lay his head” (Luke 9:58). “Let for our good. So, why the hesitation? Our thanks to the local pastors for writing this column on a rotating schedule in return for a free listing for their church in our Hometown Church listing. As such, views expressed in this column do not necessarily refect that of Te Hometown Treasure. — Editor Lehman, hershberger & Co., P.C. Certifed Public Accountants & Consultants • Tax Consulting & Preparation • Financial Statement Preparation • QuickBooks Support Services • Complete Payroll Services • Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Brian Hershberger, CPA [email protected] Call Any of Our Convenient Locations 574-533-8857 • Goshen, IN 768-4552 · 446 N. Van Buren St. · Shipshewana, IN Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 39

Catcher Hunter Christner works to capture Sports photos by the ball in the game against Prairie Heights on Abby Wenger. Turs., Apr. 25, 2013. John Yoder comes up to the plate in the game Chase Anderson gets against Lakeland on Mon., Apr. 29, 2013. to take a turn at bat in the conference game against Lakeland on Mon., Apr. 29, 2013, in which the Warriors beat the Lakers 13-0. Jamar Weaver and Jacob Berkey give each other a high fve at home plate after a hit from Judah Zickafoose brings them both home in the game against Lakeland on Mon., Apr. 29, 2013. pg 40 · Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13

Tis powerful hit from Judah Zickafoose earns him a double and brings two of his teammates across home plate in the game against Lakeland on Mon., Apr. 29, 2013. Jordan Stoltzfus crosses home and scores another run for the Warriors in the game against Prairie Heights on Turs., Apr. 25, 2013. SAFE! Jacob Berkey slides in to home plate and under the catcher in the game against Lakeland on Mon., Apr. 29, 2013. Amid cheers from the Warrior crowd and the cries of disbelief from the Lakeland fans, the umpire declares him safe and another run is scored by the Warriors. Pitcher Jamar Weaver was on fre in the game against Lakeland on Mon., Apr. 29, 2013. Te game ended at the bottom of the 5th inning Sports photos by when the Warriors beat the Lakers 13-0. Abby Wenger. Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 41

Kayla Yoder sends the dirt fying as she slides safely across home plate in the game against Central Noble on Mon., Apr. 29, 2013. Sidney Byrkett runs to get underneath the ball and catches it for an out against the Cougars in the game against Central Noble on Mon., Apr. 29, 2013. Sports photos by And she’s safe! Michelle Mowery and Abby Wenger. the Cougars’ frst base player wait for the ofcial word on whether Mowery Michelle Mowery made it back to the base safely in the celebrates with game against Central Noble on Mon., a smile and a Apr. 29, 2013. thumbs up as she makes it safely to frst base in the game against Central Noble. Brooke Yoder takes her turn at bat for the Lady Warriors in the game against Central Noble on Mon., Apr. 29, 2013. pg 42 · Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13

Miranda Kresse returns a serve from her opponent in the match against Central Noble on Mon., Apr. 29, 2013. Chanda Strong has her time to serve in the match against Central Noble on Mon., Apr. 29, 2013. Donna Miller serves for her doubles team in the match Sports photos by against Central Noble on Abby Wenger. Mon., Apr. 29, 2013. Katelyn Miller returns a volley to her Charlotte Jones opponent in volleys with her the match Cougar opponent against in the match Central Noble against Central on Mon., Apr. Noble on Mon., 29, 2013. Apr. 29, 2013. Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 43

Kylie Barker runs in the 4 x 200 meter relay event at the Girls Track Invitational hosted at Westview on Fri., May 3, 2013. Grace Hales competes in the long jump event at the Girls Track Invitational hosted at Westview on Fri., May 3, 2013. Jeannie Bontrager has a good jump in the long jump event at the Girls Track Invitational Sports photos by hosted at Westview on Fri., May 3, 2013. Abby Wenger. Heather Buchanan clears the bar with room to spare in the pole vault event at the Girls Track Invitational hosted at Westview on Fri., May 3, 2013. pg 44 · Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13

Mystery Farm CONTEST OVER $50 WORTH OF PRIZES! 1st Prize: $20 Gift Certifcate from Tifany’s Res- taurant, Topeka, and a lighted pen, a notepad set, and a copy of Te Honeyville Journal from LaGwana Printing 2nd Prize(s) : Lighted pen, a notepad set, and Te * Honeyville Journal from LaGwana Printing. 3rd Prize(s) : Te Honeyville Journal. * *Additional 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded for every 50 entries over 100 received. RULES: July Contest Sponsored by 1) Identify farm shown by owner’s name, by ad- dress, or by road and nearest intersecting road. Tifany’s Restaurant and LaGwana Printing 2) Mail to Hometown Treasure - Mystery Farm, P.O. Box 70, Shipshewana, IN 46565. David & Polly Miller of 100S, Topeka, correctly identifed last issue's farm as owned Please include your name and address. by Orvan & Rosanne Lambright, 11775 W 400 S, Millersburg. Congratulations! Tey won 3) Entry deadline: July 19, 2013 dinner for two from Blue Gate Restaurant and a lighted pen, a notepad set, and a copy of Te Honeyville Journal from LaGwana Printing Second. prize went to Paul & Regina Miller of 1000W 4) Winners will be drawn and prizes mailed. Shipshewana. Tird prize went to Earl & Regina Mast of 500S, Topeka. 5) Correct entries listed in our next issue! There were 54 correct entries this month. Others that guessed correctly were: Kevin Bontrager, Merv & Kathy Chupp, Chris & Alice Bontrager, Derek & Sue Ann Lambright, Larry & Nettie Mast, Sam & Linda Miller, Barbara Yoder, LaVern & Lorene Lambright, Myron & Amanda Bontrager, Ruby Schwartz, Kenny & Wilma Miller, Melvin & Vera Yoder, Elmer Dean & Mary Beachy, Alta Beechy, Gary & Sara Bontrager, Loren & Laverda Yoder, LaVon & Darlene Hostetler, Harley & Rosetta Chupp, Julie & Doris Mast, Mahlon & Lorellen Bontrager, Jerry & Sara Schrock, John & Jodi Bontrager, Clarence & Polly Anna Fry, Dave & Wilma Chupp, Larry & Kari Miller, Steven & Linda Bontrager, Steven & Gertie Yoder, Junioe & Ella Keim, Wilbur & Marlene Mast, Richard & Rachel Fry, June 21 2013 - July 7 2013 Amos & Rose Lambright, Eli & Ruth Miller, TH st Maynard & Rosa Whetstone, Orley & Dianna Yoder, Calvin & Susan Miller, Leroy Miller, John & Jolene Yoder, Christy & Laura Miller, Perry Fry, Vernon & Martha Miller, David & Norine Hostetler, Myron & Marla Miller, Norman & Edna Sue Miller, Marvin & Marilyn Helmuth, Milo & Many Helmuth, Harlan & Linda Wingard, Rose Yoder, Elmer & Loretta Miller, Leroy & Karen Miller, Marty & Alice Miller, and Gerald & Mary Miller. With a single same-day Brighton purchase of $100 or more, receive this S.S. Brighton Tote absolutely FREE! Topeka Trace Apartments Limit one per customer, while supplies last. Purchase total includes Stop, Look, & Lease merchandise only. Gift Cards and sales tax not included. S.S. Brighton Tote. Retail Value $100. At participating retailers only. (Contents not included) 1 & 2 Sarah Davis, Ltd. Bedroom Mon. Davis Mercantile Apartments Wed. Shipshewana, IN Thu. 260-768-7174 260.593.2313 1-5pm Monday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 45

LaGrange County Library LaGrange-Main Branch Topeka Branch Shipshewana Branch 203 West Spring Street 133 North Main Street 250 Depot St. Monday - Tursday 9:00 - 8:00 Monday - Friday 11:30 - 6:00 Monday - Friday 11:30 - 6:00 Friday & Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 Saturday 8:30 - 3:00 Saturday 8:30 - 3:00 Phone: 260-463-2841 Phone: 260-593-3030 Phone: 260-768-7444 Groundbreaking Reads! Tursday, July 4: Independence Day Te 2013 Adult Summer Reading Challenge begins June 3! All branches of the library will be closed in honor of the holiday. For every three books you read, between June 3 & July 27, 2013, you can fll out an entry form for our grand prize drawing! Rock Walk with Scott Beam Enter for a chance to win: Join Scott Beam for some urban geology! Some of the most • A Capresso 4-cup espresso and cappuccino machine interesting rocks in LaGrange are in the walls, foors, and yards • A KitchenArt Select-a-Spice auto-measure spice rack of downtown buildings. Scott will lead us on a gentle walking Entry forms will be available beginning June 3rd! tour and point out the fascinating natural objects that most of us take for granted. For adults and children (8+) Drive-Yourself Tours LaGrange County Library Friday, July 19, 2:00 pm Elkhart County Courthouse Friday, July 11, 11:00 am Registration is appreciated, but not required; Free! Register at: Te LaGrange County Library, or call 260-463- 2841 x1030 Meet at: Te main entrance of the Elkhart County Tuesdays with Professor Courthouse, 101 N. Main St., Goshen Be advised: Tour participants must pass through security, including a metal detector. Snoozy & Friends LaGrange County Courthouse Tursday, July 18, 2:00 pm Visit the children’s librarian, Mary Miller, along with Professor Register at: Te LaGrange County Library, or call 260-463- Snoozy and all his friends for some great stories and crafts! 2841 x1030 Meet at: Te courthouse gazebo, LaGrange County LaGrange County Library Tuesdays at 10 am & 1 pm Courthouse, 105 N. Detroit St., LaGrange Registration is required for both events; Free! Prickly's Story Time Tuesday at the Topeka Branch just got a lot more fun! Join Genealogy Assistance Prickly and librarian Laurel Nelson, for stories, crafts, and fun. Volunteers from the LaGrange County Genealogical Society are Topeka Branch Library Tuesdays at 3 pm available in the Genealogy Department every Wednesday to help the public with family history questions and challenges. Glorious Gardens & Gourmet Goodies LaGrange County Library Wednesdays 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Saturday, August 17 • Registration is required by July 23 Te LaGrange and Fremont libraries are sponsoring a tour of Michigan delights including: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Second Saturday Book Club Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids; Zazios Italian Restaurant, Te book club is open to any adult (16+) who wishes to attend. Kalamazoo; and Horrocks Farm Market, Battle Creek. Come join us! Tis month, we’ll be discussing For more information, visit or call the LaGrange County Rocket Boys by Homer H. Hickman Library at 260-463-2841, the Fremont Library at 260-495- LaGrange County Library Saturday, July 13, 11 am 7157, or S&S Travel at 1-888-262-4423 One of the most beloved bestsellers in recent years, Rocket Boys is a Washington DC Genealogy Dream uniquely American memoir- a powerful, luminous story of coming of age at the dawn of the 1960’s, of a mother’s love and a father’s fears, October 21-25, 2013 • Register by September 21 of a group of young men who dreamed of launching rockets into outer space... and who made those dreams come true. Te LaGrange County Public Library and the LaGrange County Indiana Genealogical Society are delighted to ofer this amazing With the grace of a natural storyteller, NASA engineer Homer Hickam opportunity. Travel via motorcoach to our nation’s capital, paints a warm, vivid portrait of the harsh West Virginia mining town where genealogists will have two full days to do research. Non of his youth, evoking a time of innocence and promise, when anything genealogists will have the option to explore the many free was possible, even in a company town that swallowed its men alive. museums, memorials, and historic sites instead. A story of romance and loss, of growing up and getting out, Homer Hickam’s lush, lyrical memoir is a chronicle of triumph- at once For more information, visit or call the LaGrange County exquisitely written and marvelously entertaining. Library at 260-463-2841, or S&S Travel at 1-888-262-4423

Classified Ads BENEFIT ADVERTISING POLICY: We ofer 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. FOUND ADVERTISING POLICY: Te Hometown Treasure ofers FOUND ads FREE. We ask that you pay for any LOST ads. FLAT BED DELIVERIES, wide loads, MAILING SERVICES - Do you have a 2012 INDIANA AMISH DIRECTORY DUMP TRAILER, top soil, duck manure, list of customer addresses ... but you’re available at both LaGwana Printing, limestone, etc. Roger Kaufman. 260- not sure what the best way is to contact Inc. locations: Publishing Location (Te 499-0659. them again? Talk to us! We can add to, Hometown Treasure Ofce): 4425W US ------------------------- 4-5-6(R) ------------------------- delete from, and update your mailing list 20, LaGrange, IN 46761 and Printing Mattress: WANT A BETTER MAT- for you; do bulk mailings; and provide Location (formerly Te Print Place): 8100 TRESS for less money? Full sets start- you with alphabetical lists of all your W US 20, Suite B, Shipshewana. $33.95 ing at $165 & up. King, Queen, Twin contacts to make it easy for you to look + tax. Mail order available for additional sets. Also, Memory Foam Mattress. Will someone up. Your best customers are $6.95. 260-463-4901. Deliver. Dusty Lane Home Accessories, those that have already bought from you! ------------------------------M ----------------------------- 8020W 050N, Shipshewana, IN 46565. We can also help you start collecting that LAKE WAWASEE RENTAL COTTAGES 260-463-6164. information if you aren’t already doing it. available July & August (full over the 4th ------------------------------M ----------------------------- LaGwana Printing, 260-768-7878. of July), $1,000/week, 480-695-0617. STEAM & GAS SHOW: 32nd Annual, ------------------------------M ----------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- Aug. 8-11, 4-H Fairgrounds, 1030E RELAX ALL NATURAL BATH AND I have some cash & carry items on hand 075N, LaGrange, IN. Featuring CASE. BODY PRODUCTS are available at if you need something right away, or you Antique steam & gas engines, Tractors, Hostetler’s Store and also at Te Coun- can call & leave a message & I can send it machinery, tools. Flea markets, plowing, try Depot Bakery on County Road 31 to you. Also take orders & will send out arts, crafts, thrashing, trading post, saw in Goshen (Nelson Lehman). We now catalogs if you would like to look at one. mills, toy show, garden tractors, enter- have sugar scrub, Happy Feet soak and TASTEFULLY SIMPLE, 1110N 675 W tainment, much more. 888-277-3184. cream, no-crack in vanilla, citrus, un- Shipshewana, IN 46565 260-350-1404. -------------------------- 5-6-7-8 -------------------------- scented, and signature relaxation. Also ------------------------------- ------------------------------- SALES COUNTER ASSISTANT: Weaver our popular shampoo and conditioner, We are looking for fne ARTISTS & Furniture Sales in Shipshewana is seek- plus no-wrinkle cream. All products are CRAFTERS for an arts and crafts fair ing fun, friendly, outgoing & dependable hypo-allergenic. Art by Marlene LLC, in Shipshewana on Sept. 13-14. For person to assist w/sales, sales counter & in 3320N 850W, Shipshewana, IN 46565 more info contact Marlene Lehman, the showroom. Person must love people & or call 260-768-7651. 3320N 850W, Shipshewana, IN 46565, have a desire & ability to learn, excellent ------------------------------M ----------------------------- 260-768-7651. communication skills, motivation & the GARAGE/MOVING SALE July 2-4, ----------------------------7-8-9 --------------------------- ability to work in a team environment. 7:30am-? Quality furniture including COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES, July Stop by the store at ¼ south & ¼ east of Patio Furniture, lots of decor, misc. 2-4, Valley Hills/Stonehedge, 1 mile 5&20 to complete an application. Ernie & Edna Yoder, 195 S Morton St., north of Shipshewana on SR 5, variety --------------------------------------------------------------- of items. Shipshewana Te Hometown Treasure · July ‘13 · pg 47 5% Coupon Countryroad Fabrics & Gifts 2195N 700W, Shipshewana, IN • 260-768-3161 Back to School Sale August 1-2-3-4 • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Countryroad Fabrics & Gifts Bring this coupon in and receive an additional 5% OFF! 10% Off Everything Coupon 5%

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