49 Civil War Days Photos by Dan Pruitt Te LaGrange County Heritage Initiative presented Civil War History Day on Saturday, August 10 in down- town LaGrange. Civil War reenactors, historical displays and the LaGrange Community Band were all a part the day’s activities. Te LaGrange County Heritage Initiative organized this year to pre- serve the rich history of our county, by hosting educational events, such as Civil War Day, and they plan on adding more historical events throughout the county. September ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure · pg 49
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 50 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 Story Times in September September 3: Labor Day Stories for preschool and young children but all are welcome! All branches of the library will be closed. LaGrange County Library Tuesdays at 10 am & 1 pm Topeka Branch Library Tuesdays at 3 pm Family Movie Night Shipshewana Branch Library It’s Roald Dahl’s birthday! Celebrate with us by watching this Tursday, Sept. 5 & 19, at 1:30 pm classic version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder. As always, the popcorn is FREE! Crafts for School LaGrange County Library Friday, Sept. 13, 6:00 pm Go back to school in style with these fun crafts that you Topeka is still waiting for the release dates of some popular can make while visiting the library! Stop by during the time flms, please contact the library for the September Movie Title! listed below and create your look on items you can use! Topeka Branch Library Friday, Aug. 2, 6:00 pm LaGrange County Library Tursdays, 3:00 - 6:00 pm Genealogy Assistance Decorate pockets to place inside your notebooks to keep your notes and other useful papers safe! Make your pencil Volunteers from the LaGrange County Genealogical Society are pretty or give it a companion with these pencil toppers! available in the Genealogy Department every Wednesday to help the public with family history questions and challenges. Decorate your own book cover to protect your favorite book! Make friendship bracelets to share with your friends at school! LaGrange County Library Wednesdays 9:30 am - 1:30 pm National Library Card Visiting Author: Amanda Barber Amanda Barber, author of Te Pursuit of Elizabeth Millhouse, Sign-Up Month! will visit the library to meet people who enjoy reading and might also want to read her new novel. Te library is full of resources and information to help you At times romantic, poignant, and other times tragic, Te excel in school! A library card is the key to having full access Pursuit of Elizabeth Millhouse, set at the turn of the century, to everything the library has to ofer. Having a card will also follows a young woman’s struggle to gain a life for herself, while give you access to any Evergreen library in the state! Tat’s a answering questions of personal signifcance and faith in God. lot of study materials! If you don’t have a library card, have Amanda will also present a 45 minute talk entitled “From your mom or dad sign you up for one, today! Inspiration to Publication,” which traces her journey form simply writing the story for personal enjoyment to publishing a full novel. Lego Club • 1st - 6th Grade LaGrange County Library Saturday, Sept. 14, 1-3 pm Topeka Branch Library Tursday, Sept. 12, 4:00 pm Shipshewana Branch Library Tuesday, Sept. 17, 3:00 pm Second Saturday Book Club LaGrange County Library Saturday, Sept. 21, 2:00 pm Te book club is open to any adult (16+) who wishes to attend. Come join us! Tis month, we’ll be discussing Washington DC Genealogy Trip How To Be an American Housewife by Margaret Dilloway October 21-25, 2013 • Register by September 21 LaGrange County Library Saturday, September 14, 11 am Te Library and the LaGrange County Indiana Genealogical How To Be an American Housewife is a novel about mothers Society are delighted to ofer this amazing opportunity. and daughters, and the pull of tradition. It tells the story of Shoko, Travel via motorcoach to our nation’s capital, where a Japanese woman who married an American GI, and her grown genealogists will have two full days to do research. Non daughter, Sue, a divorced mother whose life as an American genealogists will have the option to explore the many free housewife hasn’t been what she’d expected. When illness prevents museums, memorials, and historic sites instead. Shoko from travelling to Japan, she asks Sue to go in her place. Te For more information, visit or call the LaGrange County trip reveals family secrets that change their lives in dramatic and Library at 260-463-2841, or S&S Travel at 1-888-262-4423 unforeseen ways. Ofering an entertaining glimpse into American and Japanese family lives and their potent aspirations, this is a pg 50 warm and engaging novel full of unexpected insight. -Amazon.com pg 50 · Te Hometown Treasure · September ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure · September ‘13
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Coloring Contest Winner Six year old Rosetta Troyer of 075W, Wolcottville was our winner for 53 the August Coloring Contest. She won an ice cream treat of her choice at Tif- fany’s in Topeka. Everyone else that sent in a page can stop by Tifany’s, claim their page, and get a free small ice cream cone through the end of September. Tere were fantastic entries this time but not enough honorable mention spots to go around so keep coloring! Runners-up were Emily Jo Frey, age 6; and Colleen Kay Miller, age 5. Honorable Mentions were Kevin Jon Whetstone, age 6; Maria Jane Helmuth, age 6; Kristina Rose Yoder, age 6; Grace Hochstetler, age 6; Dorcas Miller, age 5; Kayla Jo Bontrager, age 5; Leanna Chupp, age 5; and Kaylene Sue Miller, age 5. Check out page 54 for Solution to puzzle on page 20 W T O R E H T O R B V O L H U W I N T E R N C T T E E E R A M A K E O H M S L E T T U C E S U A A H U I K L U A C M P G T G B G N I D D A V L N C A E D U E N N E A E I H R L R L A I G T H Y T E A S A O T G O L D E N S G M F Y I G N I W S U S E P T E M B E R U L O this month’s coloring page. F R E S H S E L C R I C As a fnal note, be SURE to put Left-Over Letters Spell Out your age on the coloring page ... we A Message From Melissa! don’t want a winning page to miss Enter remaining letters starting at out on winning! Also, just a reminder the top and going left to right. ... the contest is only for kids up to 6 T O V O L U N T E E R ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ years old. 7 year olds aren’t eligible to M A K E S A ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ enter but we would LOVE to see their drawings in our drawing contest on the ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___. page 63! H E A L T H Y S O U L September ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure · pg 53
54 Sponsored by: E & S SALES SR 5 • Shipshewana Name: _________________________________________________________ Age: __________________ Coloring Contest for children age 6 and younger. Sponsored byE & S Sales in Shipshewana this month! Winner gets a FREE ICE CREAM TREAT OF CHOICE at E & S Sales. Winning Drawings will be on display at E & S Sales. ALL PARTICIPANTS come in and claim your drawing for A FREE ICE-CREAM CONE at E & S Sales in October. Mail completed page to: LaGwana, Coloring Contest, PO Box 70, Shipshewana, IN 46565. Deadline for entry is Friday, September 20, 2013. Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ pg 54 · Te Hometown Treasure · September ‘13
Your Health Is Our Top Priority 55 Congratulations Connie Lehman! Topeka Pharmacy’s on-staff dietitian completed the extensive requirements to become a Certifed Diabetes Educator... Minimum 2 years as a Registered Dietitian, Minimum 1,000 hours Diabetes Self-Management Education Experience, Passed a written exam. As a Certifed Diabetes Educator, Connie has the knowledge and experience to help you learn to manage diabetes. Connie Lehman • Healthy Eating On a Budget Classes Come fnd Tommy at Topeka Pharmacy Come fnd Tommy at Topeka Pharmacy • Diabetes Education Program Registered Dietitian & Certifed Diabetes Educator • Wellness Counseling Look carefully Look carefully • Prescription Savings Plan throughout the store... throughout the store... Find one of the 15 Tiny Find one of the 15 Tiny • Convenient RX Refll Options Tommy’s hiding among Tommy’s hiding among the merchandise... the merchandise... • Expanded Home Healthcare Section Your entire purchase is Your entire purchase is • Most Required Immunization Available 10% OFF 10% OFF • Healthy Meal Options at Crossroads Cafe When you bring it to When you bring it to the checkout! the checkout! SARA’S SARA’S SARA’S SARA’S Ask about our healthy meal choices ATTIC GARDEN ATTIC GARDEN 101 N. Main St. • Topeka • 260-593-2252 • 800-528-3279 IN THE HEART OF TOPEKA - 800-528-3279 OR 260-593-2252 IN THE HEART OF TOPEKA - 800-528-3279 OR 260-593-2252
INDEPENDENCE DAYY INDEPENDENCE DA 56 10-12 Year Olds 2nd place 1st 1st place 2nd place place Nolan Sharick, Charlie Yoder, Elijah Hales, Orley Miller, Elijah Hostetler, and Joshua Hostetler. Luke Miller and Derek Lehman. 13-15 Year Olds 1st 2nd place 1st place place 2nd place Nathan Stutzman, Hunter Whitney, Dale Schlabach, Marlin Bontrager, Lucas Yoder and Lyndon Frey. Joel Hostetler, and Marvin Bontrager. pg 56 · Te Hometown Treasure · September ‘13
3-ON-3 • 2013 3-ON-3 • 2013 Indiana Topeka Topeka Indiana 57 16-18 Year Olds 1st 2nd place 1st 2nd place place place Samuel Wilson, Josh Maurer, and James Schrock, Faron Yoder, Jorgen Reimer. Also Open Division 2nd Place Karl Miller and Lavon Mullett. Open Division 1st place 2nd place Nathan Brown, Nick Mast and Gavin Blyly September ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure · pg 57
Te board also discussed implement- Westview School Board ing incentive awards in addition to the raises being paid in special pays. by Jerry Hostetler Tis will be further discussed at the Te Westview Board of Education log created by online state testing and September and October school board met on Tursday, August 8 for their they will provide more access to online meetings. 58 regular monthly meeting. Superinten- curriculum materials for students Te following certifed staf recom- dent, Randy Zimmerly announced that and staf. Westview has done a major mendations occurred at the meeting: the Indiana School Board Association upgrade to their computer network Te resignation of Family/Consumer (ISBA) fall conference will be Septem- switches and it was reported that they Science instructor, Shannon Gall. ber 23 and 24. Dr. Zimmerly also told seem to be operating as designed. In the board that there were some policies other technology news, it was reported Te hiring of Dana Gay as Family/Con- and administrative guidelines being that the new phone system is operat- sumer Science instructor. reviewed and that they would come to ing, but some problems with faxing Te hiring of Kara Mishler to serve as the board at their September meeting. has occurred and was in the process maternity leave sub at Shipshe- Wireless internet has been in- of being resolved. Te board is asking Scott Elementary. stalled and is working at all Westview that if anyone has trouble reaching the Te following classifed staf rec- sites. Laptop computers were distrib- school via phone, that they report it, so ommendations occurred: uted to teachers this summer and will that the problem can be addressed and Resignations now have network access anywhere in resolved as soon as possible. Bus driver, Leroy Lambright the school building. Two mobile com- Other board happenings included WHS Special Ed. Assistant, Erin Myers puter labs were purchased, one each for the approval by the board of the classi- Special Needs Assist., Jenee Pritt Topeka and Shipshe-Scott. Te comput- fed wage scale. Most employee groups Special Needs Assist., Lori Freed ers were purchased to relieve the back- received a 1% raise on the new scale. New Employees Bus driver, Wilma Miller WHS custodian, Chris Heller WJHS Special Ed. Assist., Ashley Roth Title I Assistant, Alyssa Hibbs Title I Assistant, Gloria Knieriem Title I Assistant, Heather Norberg Title I Assistant, Tifany Posey Cafeteria Supervisor, Lyndsey Miller Recess/Lunch Monitor, Patricia Blinco Maternity leave Spanish classifed sub- stitute, Angelica Marin Poncé WHS Study Hall, Tricia Reynolds Special Ed. Assistant, Julia Kerr Extracurricular Hirings Freshman volleyball coach, Mallory Berkey Approved Volunteers Volleyball, Julie Ludwig, Jennifer Mains and Tifany Fisher Boys Tennis, George Bachman pg 58 · Te Hometown Treasure · September ‘13
4-H Exchange INVESTMENT STRATEGIES. For the past nine years, 4-H youth ONE-ON-ONE ADVICE and chaperones from the United States and Poland have shared a cultural ex- change which has enriched both coun- tries. In even years, Americans visit 59 STEVEN M. WEIGEL FINANCIAL ADVISOR 206 S. Detroit St. * LaGrange, IN 46761 260-463-8473 Poland and in odd years the U.S. serves as the host country. Recently some 28 Polish youth and adults made Indiana MATT RANG FINANCIAL ADVISOR 117 N Main * Wolcottville, IN 260-854-3116 their home for two weeks, staying with host families in ffteen Hoosier counties, including sixteen year old DAVID SANDS FINANCIAL ADVISOR 902 Lincolnway South * Ligonier, IN 46767 260-894-9912 Julia Miernik who was a guest of the Dennis and Laura Kratz family of rural LaGrange. Te contingent visiting the SHELDON Q. SHROCK FINANCIAL ADVISOR northern Indiana counties represented 160 N Morton St. * Shipshewana, IN 46565 260-768-4348 the Swietokrzyski region of Poland. During their recent visit to the La- www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC Grange area, a group of some 67 Polish guests and hosts stopped at the Rise ‘n Roll bakery, the Guggisberg Deutsch Kase Haus cheese making facility, and MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING E & S Wood Creations before gathering for a family style meal at Te Carriage House near Topeka. Other cultural and educational sites on the agenda included Purdue University, Indianapolis, including the state capitol, 500 Motor Speedway, Lucas Oil Stadium, and the Indiana State Fair, a semi-pro baseball game, and various county fairs. Te group wrapped up its American excursion with a tour of Chicago before returning to Poland on August 6. Photo Submitted September ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure · pg 59
Our Hometown Churches - Come Join Us! Our Hometown Churches - Come Join Us! Community Fellowship · Sun., 10 Lima UMC 6900N 450W, Shipshewana UMC Sun. school 9 am · 128 Roy St., Topeka · 260-593-2472 Shipshewana. Sun. school 9:00 am, am, worship 10:15 • 400 E. Middlebury Worship 10:00 am. 260-562-3719 · St., Shipshewana 260-768-4696 · Erik Crossroads Baptist Church Smith, pastor Sun. 10 am Sun. school, 11 am & 6 pm Denise Heller, pastor 60 worship. 250 N 900 W, Shipshewana. Maple Grove Church Shore Mennonite Church 260-562-2022 · Mark Suever, pastor. Sun. school 9 am, worship 10 am Sun. 9:15 am; Sun. school 10:30 am 806 S Main St, Topeka · 260-593-2844 7235W 100N (old 20), Shipshewana Eden Worship Center Sun. 9:30 am Barry St. Clair, pastor 900W & 400 S (old Honeyville School) 260-768-4240 · Carl Horner, pastor 260-593-2979 · Matt Gingerich, pastor Marion Mennonite Church Topeka First Baptist Church Sun. www.edenworshipcenter.com Sun. 9:30 am, Sun. school 11 am school 9 am, worship 10 am, Kids Club SR 120 & 450W · 260-562-2910 Emma Mennonite Church Ron & Char Roth, pastors (K-6) & Youth (7-12) Wed. 6 pm Sun. 9 am · Sun. school 10:15 am Main & North, Topeka · 260-593-2111 1900S 600W, Emma · 260-593-2036 New Life Fellowship Sun. 10 am Topeka Mennonite Church [email protected] · Gene Hartman, 2755S SR 5, Topeka · 260-593-0400 · Sun. school 9 am, worship 10 am pastor · Derrick Ramer, youth pastor [email protected] 206 E. Lake St., Topeka · 260-593-2389 King’s Fellowship Sun. 10:30 am. Scott UMC 7020N 675W, Shipshewana Robert Martz, pastor Southeast side of Emma Lake · Sun. 9 am, Sun. school 10:15 am; Topeka UMC Sun. 9 am; Sun. school Berton E. Smith · 260-593-2760 JUMP - Kids Club Wed. 6-7:15pm; 10am · 260-593-2941 • 124 W Pine, 260-768-7257 · Tammy Lugar, pastor Lima Presbyterian Church 4th & Topeka · Tamara Gerber, pastor Williams St., Howe. Sunday service at Shipshewana Church of the 9:30 am. · 260-562-2296 Nazarene Sun. 9 am, 10:30 am. Wed. Townline Conservative Mennonite Dave Hughes, pastor 6:30 pm · 2715N 900W, Shipshewana · Sun. School 9:30 am, Sun. Worship 260-768-4455 · Andy Dayton, pastor 10:30 am. 2165S 1000W, Shipshewana. 260-768-4800. Mel Eash, pastor. pg 60 · Te Hometown Treasure · September ‘13 pg 60 · Te Hometown Treasure · September ‘13
Smart Choices by Connie Lehman, Registered Dietitian at Topeka Pharmacy Vaccination Facts 61 t is easy to conclude that from only 40 in 2010 to over 13,000 in vaccinations help save lives 2012, according to cnsnews.com. when you look at worldwide Vaccinations Needed By Age Istatistics. Although some try Babies & toddlers need vaccines to make the case that vaccinations are against infectious diseases such dangerous, the facts clearly show vac- as measles, whooping cough (per- cinations have decreased sufering and tussis) and fu, all of which can be death caused by communicable dis- life-threatening. eases for children. Tese facts are why Children ages 4 to 6 need boost- in the US, we continue to vaccinate our ers of 4 vaccines: DTaP (diphtheria, children at a rate over 90% for routine tetanus, pertussis), chickenpox, MMR vaccinations, with 99% having at least (measles, mumps, rubella) and polio. one vaccination by the time they are Teens need Tdap (tetanus, diph- 19-35 months old, according to a 2010 theria, pertussis), MCV (meningococ- CDC report. cal conjugate virus) and HPV (human Measles is still a leading cause papilloma virus). of childhood sufering in the world, A yearly fu vaccine is recommend- however, with a death rate of 139,000 ed for all children 6 months and older. in 2010, according to the World Health Young adults should be vaccinated Organization (WHO). In countries against the fu, pertussis and HPV. Me- where immunization rates are high, ningococcal vaccines are recommended such as in the US, there is a low risk of for college students who will be living catching measles. In countries where in dorms. immunization rates are low, such as in Adults need a fu shot every year, a Africa and Asia, the rate of measles is Tdap once to protect against whooping high and takes its toll. cough, and the Td (tetanus & diph- A recent example of this relation- theria) every 10 years. Other vaccina- ship is the Ukraine. Immunization lev- tions including shingles, pneumonia, els have decreased in recent years for a hepatitis and HPV depend on one’s number of reasons. Only 50% of chil- age, occupation, travel, risk factors and dren in the Ukraine are now vaccinated health status. against measles, by some estimates. Did you know that pharmacies can Te sad result has been a huge vaccinate people ages 11 and up with- increase in cases of measles out a prescription? Accredited pharma- cies like Topeka Pharmacy can help Sponsored by save you money and time by providing this service on-site, often without an appointment. Available vaccinations include tetanus, pneumonia, HPV, fu 260-593-2252 • 101 N Main. St. • Topeka, IN shot and shingles. September ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure · pg 61 September ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure · pg 61
Heart of by Karen Unternahrer Missi ns 62 Life Is Good ur family is doing well Students International uses a 6 pm Staf and participants enjoy here in the Domini- format somewhat diferent than many dinner together at the base. can Republic. Our organizations. In the Dominican 7-8:30 or 9 pm Participants are led Ogirls attend a school Republic the agency is based out of through meaningful activities comprised of nationals (Dominican Jarabacoa which is the third largest corresponding with their daily children) and missionary kids. Mike city in the country with a population staf-led worship and devo- and I are enjoying our service as- of approximately 52,000. Te moun- tional time. signments; he as site director over a tain cities of Constanza and Jarabacoa 10 pm Lights out on the base. (Liter- number of ministry sites and myself are known as the jewels in the crown ally! Tey shut the generator as director of Centro Especial Genesis of the Central Mountain Range, the of and because there is no which is the special education site. We tallest range in the Caribbean, often street power coming in due also enjoy hosting friends and family referred to as the Dominican Alps. to that area of town and that from the States. Nestled in among towering mountain particular time of day, turning Life is good. I have a running joke peaks at 1750 feet, Jarabacoa is where of the generator means there is with our four adult children (who are we call home. no electricity). making lives of their own now) – When Here one and two-week mis- While participants enjoy their the inevitable question comes up, sion teams come alongside long-term evening activities at the base, staf are “How’s it going?” My answer is always missionaries working in 15 diferent free to go home for the evening unless the same, “Oh! It’s like a vacation! A ministry sites in and around Jara- they are specifcally involved with vacation all the time!” (Insert the use bacoa. On the base property mission the intern-led activity on any given of a bright cheery smile and happy teams are housed in three cabins, each evening. For our family, that means sarcasm in my voice there). “We are on having showers and beds for twenty returning home to complete homework a tropical island after all!” people. When they are not on the job assignments for school, occasionally We do love living here where God with their site leader, team members SKYPEing with friends and family, and has called us for a season. We are so may be meeting in the chapel/recre- the common family bedtime routine – glad to be confdent in the integrity ation room, at the basketball courts, the stuf of life. and vision of our sending agency, or in the dining hall. Te guest house It’s a good life. We don’t know what Students International, headquartered is also at the base with lodging for ten length of time God has called us here in Visalia, California. Teir mission, summer interns. but while we remain in the Dominican our mission, is bringing students and Because we are often asked, the Republic we have the joy and privilege communities together cross-culturally following is what a typical day looks of watching God at work in our lives to encounter God, share the Good like when there are teams here. and in the lives of those around us. News, disciple and serve others in 8 am Staf (long-term missionaries) Wait! LaGrange County ofers that occupational ministries. It is amazing and participants (short-term same opportunity, doesn’t it; to see to watch God at work in people’s lives. mission teams) have breakfast God at work in your own life and in the We are seeing students and the poor together at the base and pack a lives of those around you. transformed into the likeness of Christ sack lunch. So, I say, keep watching and enjoy and discover their true calling. 9 am-4 pm Everyone is on their desig- the good life. pg 62 · Te Hometown Treasure · September ‘13pg 62 · Te Hometown Treasure · September ‘13 nated job site.
Drawing Contest Winner Last month we asked for illustra- very creative drawing! Te school-age Division is for any artist of any age. tions of our theme “Nature’s Beauty.” division is open to any student up to Te theme for this month is 63 Te illustration below and on the eighth grade. “Space.” Get your thinking hats on and top by 11 year old Katy Wingard of Below Katy’s winning drawing draw something that you think best 1000W, Shipshewana was selected as is this month’s winner for the Open represents outer space. our winner for the school-age divi- Division. Congratulations to Melvin All entries are to be two-dimen- sion. Congratulations go to her for a Hostetler of 400 W, Topeka! Te Open sional and on 8½” x 11” paper. Mail your entry, or drop it of at our ofce, by Friday, September 20. Te winning entries will be published in our next issue and will have the honor for the whole month! Find The Lost Coin Contest Te “Find Te Lost Coin” sponsor for August was Country Style Meats with a coin hidden in their ad on page 20. Te two winners selected were Marlene Troyer of 050N, Shipshewana and Vonda Miller of 505W, Topeka. Each of them won a $25 gift certifcate to Country Style Meats. Congratulations! To enter this month’s drawing, fnd the gold coin in an ad, as shown here, then take your entry to the sponsoring business. You may mail the postcard to the business, but if you present it in person, you’ll have a double chance of winning! Te frst prize will be drawn only from the entries that were presented in person. Te second drawing will be with all entries that were received, both in person and those mailed in. Use a postcard (or index card) if at all possible. Put, “I found the gold coin in your ad!”, on it, as well as your name and address. Entries need to be turned in by Friday, September 20. September ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure · pg 63
Advertisers Index Homestead Window and Door ....................9 Rod Lantz, Realtor .......................................7 Ace Hardware of Topeka ............................46 I Buy Houses .................................................7 Shipshe Rental Center ...............................19 Arc Trift Store ...........................................64 JoJo’s Pretzels ............................................21 Shipshewana Furniture Co. .......................59 Beers, Mallers, Backs & Salin ....................34 Keeping Tab$ ..............................................41 Silver Lantern LLC, Te .............................11 Benefts LaGrange Co. Council on Aging .................19 Silveus Ins. Partners...................................35 Feed My Starving Children .....................18 LaGwana Printing Southwind Flooring, Inc ............................21 64 Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery .................37 Facebook ..................................................48 Straight As An Arrow Archery ...................10 Bogen Concrete ..........................................19 Subscription .............................................21 T&L Country Canoes .................................36 ClasSee Vinyl Inc. .......................................48 Lake City Bank ...........................................44 Topeka Pharmacy .................................55, 61 Country Style Meats ..................................36 Lehman, Hershberger & Co. ......................17 Topeka Trace Apartments ..........................48 Dale’s Dependable Handyman Service ......20 Maple Lane Wildlife Farm .........................19 Town of Topeka ..........................................11 E & S Sales ..............................................3, 54 Martin Excavating, Inc. .............................37 Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc .......16 Edward Jones .............................................59 Masterpiece Metals ....................................38 Triple M Tire & Service ................................8 El Zorrito ....................................................10 Midwest Eye Consultants ..........................45 Wana Engine Center ..................................44 EmmaTown Fabrics & Gifts ..........Back Cover Miller Tree Farm ........................................58 Warrior Youth Basketball .................... 51,52 Fall Crafters Fair ...................................30, 53 Noble/LaGrange ChemDry ........................16 Weaver Furniture Sales ........................11, 37 Farmers State Bank ....................................39 On Site Auto .................................................6 West End Soccer ................................... 42-43 Farmview Landscape Ctr. ..........................40 Parkview Physicians Group Yoder Insurance Agency, LLC. ...................48 Forks County Line ......................................10 Dr. Jamin Yoder .........................................9 Frontline Auto Tech ...................................17 Dr. Loren Helmuth ..................................60 Fry’s Repair Shop .........................................9 Dr. Vincent Coda .....................................47 Gene Stratton-Porter .................................20 Women’s Health.......................................61 Getaway, Te ......................Inside Front Cover R.E.B. Restoration & Amsoil......................16 GlycoTrol for Blood Sugar ............................5 Renew Hope Counseling, Inc .......................6 National Day Of Te Cowboy On Saturday, July 27, David Rog- THRIFT STORE er’s Memorial Park was the scene of the 3rd annual tribute to National Day of 960 S Van Buren the Cowboy. In May, Indiana passed a 260-768-3289 resolution and announce the proclama- tion of National Day of the Cowboy. 50% Off Any Photos Courtesy of LaGrange Publishing One Item Of Your Choice pg 64 · Te Hometown Treasure · September ‘13
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10th Anniversary Sale at Emmatown Fabric & Gifts 15% Off September Storewide 9 - 14 Drawing for a Rhythm Clock Free Gift with $25 Purchase Rhythm Clocks Emmatown Fabric & Gifts • 2125 S 600 W • Topeka, IN 46571 (in Emma Town!) Regular Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm • Saturday 9am - 3pm • 574.349.5991 Te Hometown Treasure · September ‘13
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