The Hometown Treasure November 2013

Photo by Elliot Mullet November 2013 • Vol. 14 Num. 11 Hometown Christmas Postal Patrons P.O. Box 70 Shipshewana, IN 46565 The Hometown Treasure Permit No. 22 Topeka, IN U.S. Postage Pd. Prsrt Std

Improvements L L C by Dan Byler, publisher Home Decor & More Te Hometown Treasure has made As always, we value feedback from 10% Of with Ad 3790 N SR 5 another step forward! Tis is our our readers. Let us know what you Shipshewana, IN frst issue with the entire body being think of our changes and if there are 46565 printed on glossy paper. We have kept any other changes you’d like to see. an eight-page section in the center on a Te Hometown Treasure, PO Box non-gloss paper so that you can still do 70, Shipshewana, IN 46565; 888-439- the puzzles! 6528 (fax); 260-463-4901 (phone) or In fact, we encourage you to pull [email protected] (email). that eight-page section out of the paper. We have selected items on those pages that will work just as well, or maybe even better, as separate pages. One of the new things in that section is coupons. You will see that we have several coupons along the one side of the frst page. Tis will be an ongoing “Call us for all your rental needs.” Help Wanted, Fall Clean Up Overseeder • Aerator feature in Te Hometown Treasure. If you Mechanic Leaf Blowers • Leaf Vac own a business, we would love to have 260-768-7775 • [email protected] you participate in future editions with Just south of US Highway 20 on State Road 5 • Shipshewana, Indiana a coupon for specials! HEARTLAND FARM & PET SUPPLY Bethlehem the day after Ask about our Christ was born plastic cabinets & window trim December 7 & 8, 2013 • 1:00 - 5:00 pm A walk through drama Dog Food Dog Vaccines Featuring a cast of over 200, this indoor, walk-through drama represents the streets of Bethlehem the day after Horse Feed Christ was born. Travelers come from great distances to Sauder Feed Products \"register\", pay taxes, and see the Christ Child. No admission charge. 5175 W 700 S • Topeka, IN 46571 FAIRVIEW MISSIONARY CHURCH • Corner of SR 827 & CR 200 N (1 mile east of Meijer and Menards), Angola, IN 260.593.3101 ext. 3 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00-4:30, Sat. 8:00-12:00 260.665.8402 • [email protected] • www.fairview-missionary.org 2 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13

Westview Boys & Girls Win Soccer Sectionals by Jerry Hostetler Monthly Feature Hometown Christmas ................34-41 Te Westview boys and girls soccer the frst game of the regional. Teir Cover photo is of Jaxson Yoder, Danika Yoder, teams each won their respective soccer season ended with an 11-7-1 record. and Madison Penick at Hostetler’s Store. Props sectional. Dennis Berkey’s boys had Jon Jantzi’s girls soccer team swept were loaned by Red Wagon, Town & Country drawn a bye in the sectional and they through the sectional, defeating Garret Hardware, and Yoder’s Shipshewana Hardware. defeated Prairie Heights 2-1 to advance 3-0 in their frst game, Lakeland 3-0 in to the championship against Lakeland. their next, and Central Noble 7-0 in the Table of Contents In the fnal game, Jacob Berkey tallied fnals. Argos defeated the Lady War- the lone goal for the Warriors in reg- riors in the regional in a close game, Columns ulation. Te Warriors and the Lakers 2-1. Erika Gamble scored the only goal Healthy Hearts, Healthy Homes ......23 ended up going through overtime still for Westview. Te Lady Warriors ended Recipe ...................................................7 deadlocked at 1-1, taking the game into their season 15-5. Smart Choices ......................................9 a shoot-out. Te Warriors outscored the Check out the large photo of each winning team Spiritual Treasures ............................47 Lakers in the shootout 3-2. Te boys on pages 32 and 33. Be sure to pull out the pull Spotlight on Nature ..........................56 were defeated by FW Bishop Luers in section frst! Lehman, hershberger & Co., P.C. Contests & Puzzles Certifed Public Accountants & Consultants Clueless Crossword ...........................P3 Coloring Contest ........................ P5, P8 • Tax Consulting & Preparation • Financial Statement Preparation Drawing Contest ................................P6 • QuickBooks Support Services • Complete Payroll Services Gold Coin Contest .............................P6 • Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Mystery Farm Contest ......................P4 Brian Hershberger, CPA [email protected] Word Search .......................................P3 Call Any of Our Convenient Locations 574-533-8857 • Goshen, IN 768-4552 · 446 N. Van Buren St. · Shipshewana, IN Everything Else Classifed Ads/Form .................. 43, 57 Community Calendar .......................30 R.E.B. Restoration and Amsoil Display Advertiser Listing ................62 Reuben & Emma Brandenberger Hometown Church Listings .............P4 Restoring your furniture Kids’ Club (Birthday Page) ................P7 with a smile LaGrange County Library .................26 Shipshewana Town News .................49 Sport Calendar ...................................31 4370 S 150 W LaGrange IN 46761 AMSOIL DEALER V.M. 260-499-5388 November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 3

Te Hometown Treasure A Monthly Magazine Published by LaGwana Printing, Inc. Circulation: 8,000 Serving the towns of Shipshewana, Topeka, & the entire Westview School Corporation since 2000. Mail: P.O. Box 70, Shipshewana, IN 46565 Located at 4425W US 20, Suite 4 halfway between Shipshewana & LaGrange Phone: 260-463-4901 • Fax: 888-439-6528 e-mail: [email protected] Web: thehometowntreasure.com You may call or stop by during ofce hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm Hometown Treasure Staf Dan Byler, Publishing Manager Jerry Hostetler, News Editor Justin Geigley, Layout Editor Esther Wenger & Kari Mauck, Customer Service Jenny Burroughs, Classifed Ads & Receivables Sharon Herschberger, Ofce Manager Principal’s Dozen Melody DuVal, Ben Hershberger, Abby Wenger, & Shawn Byler, Graphic Designers WJHS - September 2013 Harold Gingerich, Sarah Rogers, & Ryan Yoder, Contributing Writers Melissa Miller, Word Find/Clueless Crossword Back row (left to right) : Meredith Miller, Cheryl Miller, Cody Collyer, Orley Miller, Josh Chupp, and David Lane, Writer, Delivery • Rod Lantz, Sales Brenda Miller. Front: Bailey Hostetler, Ethan Troyer, Derek Miller, Kendra Hochstetler and Kyla Long. Photo Submitted — ADVERTISING SIZES & RATES — Size width x height Rate Westview Junior High School recognizes the following students during the 3 3 1/12 page ..................2 /8” x 2 /8” ...............$36 month of September for their eforts in academics, hard work in class, caring, 7 1/6 page (Vertical) ..2 /8” x 4 /8” leadership, citizenship, athletics, or random acts of kindness to others. 3 or (Horizontal) .4 /8” x 2 /8” ...............$70 7 3 Coupon (2-sided) ...3 /8” x 1 /4” ...............$85 3 7 7 3 1/3 page (Vertical) ..2 /8” x 9 /8” or (Square) ....4 /8” x 4 /8” 7 7 3 or (Horizontal) 7 /8” x 3 /8” ..........$135 1 7 3 1/2 page ...................7 /8” x 4 /8” ............$192 7 2/3 page ...................4 /8” x 9 /8” ............$250 7 7 Full Page ...................7 /8” x 9 /8” ............$325 3 Inside Front ...................7 /8” x 9 /8” ............$400 3 7 3 7 Inside Back ...................7 /8” x 9 /8” ............$400 3 Back Cover ...................7 /8” x 9 /8” ............$500 7 Full bleed available on full page sized ads Discounts available for print-ready artwork and for running in multiple issues. Call or email for a complete media kit. CLASSIFIED AD FORM: (see page 57) Other sponsorships available. Call for details. — ADVERTISING INFORMATION — Deadline for December 2013 Issue: 12 noon, Friday, November 15 Wednesday, November 13 if you need a proof. December Issue Date is Friday, November 22 Discounts for ads running more than once. Call for details! 260-463-4901 Or email [email protected] Te Hometown Treasure reserves the right to not print any submitted advertisement or press release. Refunds for errors on advertising shall be limited to the amount paid for the frst insertion for such advertising. 4 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13

Fall Back by Jerry Hostetler Living in this part of the country means having to change our clocks twice a year. We spring forward one hour in the spring and fall back one hour in the fall. Te time of turning our clocks back (fall back) is right around the corner. Sunday, November 3 at 2 am is the ofcial time that we fall back, so don’t forget to change your clocks back one Student Ambassadors hour before going to bed on Saturday night, November 2. If you arrive at WHS - September 2013 church November 3 an hour before anyone else, you may have forgotten to Back row (left to right): Jaron Lewton, Maria McCoy, Kohle Christner and Miranda Kresse. change your clocks. Front: Amber Gunthorp, Jaci Vaughn and Lexus Hof. Photo Submitted Tose who use a cell phone or tab- Westview High School has selected seven students to receive “Student let as their alarm clock should check Ambassador of the Month” honors for September. Tese outstanding students the time settings on their devices. were selected by their teachers. Westview strives to promote and acknowledge Most mobile devices change automati- students doing more than what was expected of them. cally when the time is right. Where You Find Exceptional Savings 1265 N SR 5 • Shipshewana, IN 46565 • Located on SR 5, just south of the World Famous Shipshewana Flea Market! Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 5:30pm • Sat. 7:30am - 4:00pm • Closed Sun. Bulk Foods for Every Day Use! Cold Cut Meats: Ham, Turkey Breasts, Roast Beef 75 Kinds of Cheese: Co-Jack, Muenster, Swiss, Cheddar, American, Colby, Pepper Jack, Many More! Milk, Eggs, Homestyle Noodles - made at E&S Sales! Baking: Spices, Nuts, Flour, Sugar, Cake Decorations, Dried Grain, Jams & Jellies, Snacks, Coffee Beans & much more! We have lots of produce, frozen fruit, ice-cream, fudge & beautiful hanging baskets! November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 5

So Thankful! In anticipation of Tanksgiving, Mrs. Mast’s and Mrs. Stofeth’s second grade classes at Shipshewana-Scott Elementary were given the opportuni- ty to express what they are thankful for. Some of the responses that the students wrote down can be found dispersed throughout this issue of Te for birds Hometown Treasure. Te frst one is to the right and there are eight in total. Kayla King See if you can spot them all while keep- ing in mind all of the ways that you have to be thankful! INVESTMENT STRATEGIES. Renew Hope Counseling, Inc. My passion is helping individuals Individual, Family, Pre-Marital & Adolescent Counseling & families fnd renewed hope in ONE-ON-ONE ADVICE their lives through confdential Available at these locations: Charlene Roth, LMFT Licensed Marriage & professional counseling Redi-Care, LaGrange and Family Therapist Topeka Physicians, Topeka (260) 585-7847 Marion Mennonite Church, Shipshewana Available at these locations: Redi-Care, LaGrange STEVEN M. WEIGEL FINANCIAL ADVISOR Topeka Physicians, Topeka 206 S. Detroit St. * LaGrange, IN 46761 260-463-8473 Marion Mennonite Church, Shipshewana Charlene Roth, LMFT MATT RANG FINANCIAL ADVISOR Licensed Marriage & 117 N Main * Wolcottville, IN 260-854-3116 Family Terapist 260-585-7847 DAVID SANDS FINANCIAL ADVISOR MARTIN EXCAVATING, INC 902 Lincolnway South * Ligonier, IN 46767 260-894-9912 Great Service, Great Price Demolition, Septics SHELDON Q. SHROCK FINANCIAL ADVISOR Basements, Driveways 160 N Morton St. * Shipshewana, IN 46565 260-768-4348 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC BROOK MARTIN President 1595 N 100 W 260-367-1266 MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING LaGrange, IN 46761 260-499-3478 6 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13

Pumpkin Apple Butter Merry Ingredients: Instructions: by Jerry Hostetler 2 apples, peeled & steamed Core, peel, and dice apples, steam for ¼ cup pumpkin pie filling 8-10 minutes or until soft. ½ cup granulated sugar Add all of the ingredients to a blender Why are we featuring Christmas and pulse until desired consistency. in the November issue? After collabo- 2 Tbsp maple syrup rating with our fne staf, we decided 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice Store in the refrigerator. that it would be a good idea to give 1½ tsp lemon juice Use within 2 weeks. our readers some Christmas gift ideas as well as tips on where to fnd all the trimmings for Christmas. Tis will allow you to get a head start on your Superior Carpet Cleaning without Harsh Chemicals Christmas preparation. • Hot Carbonating Extraction Recipe Sponsored by: If you’re looking for gift ideas for • No steam. No Shampoo Noble-LaGrange those on your Christmas list, we have • Completely Safe & Nontoxic • 1-2 Hour Drying Time compiled a list of unique gift items that • Stays Clean Longer can be found in the Shipshewana and • 100% Satisfaction Jerold & Laura Mishler Topeka communities. Be sure to check Independently Owned & Operated. Serving Noble & LaGrange Counties 260-768-9130 out our featured story on page 34! Thank-you! Atenton all Keeping Tabs Tax and Accountng Customers: I want to say “Tank You!” to all my past clients of Keeping Tabs Tax and Accounting for putting your trust and confdence in me for the past fve years for your tax, accounting, and business consulting needs. I sold the business in 2012 and the new owners are keeping the current location and phone number. As of now I will no longer be working there. Please call the ofce at 260.768.4760 with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Tank you and may God bless you in all your future endeavors. — Devon Weaver November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 7

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Smart Choices by Connie Lehman, Registered Dietitian at Topeka Pharmacy Ask Your Dietician - Your Food Expert Now Open any colorful and favor- CINNAMON BAKED Hanging Baskets • Trees & Shrubs Annuals/Perennials ful fall vegetables are in BUTTER NUT SQUASH local farmers markets, Serves 6 Delivery Available Mroad-side stands and 1 butternut squash grocery stores right now, like but- 1 Tbsp butter, melted Bulk/Bag Mulch • Cocoa Bean Mulch ternut squash, pumpkin and sweet 1 tsp cinnamon Fertilizers • Landscape Stone • Topsoil potatoes. Don’t miss out on the rich Preheat oven to 350˚. Cut squash Retaining Wall Blocks & Pavers sources of health and delicious taste in half and scoop out all seeds with 30% Off all of these deeply colored foods. Squash spoon. and pumpkin are technically fruits and Line a baking dish with foil. Place fruit trees sweet potatoes are a root vegetable, squash cut side down. Bake for 30 Nice selection of but they are all packed with nutrition: minutes. shade trees beta-carotene, vitamin C, antioxidants Turn squash over. Brush melted butter Pumpkins • Mums and fber. Tese nutrients protect our over both pieces. Sprinkle with cin- health and keep us feeling good! Try namon. Bake for 30 more minutes or 700 S 900 W • Topeka, IN • 260.593.3003 11930 W 250 N • Middlebury, IN • 574.825.8873 the easy and tasty recipes following to until fork-tender. Hours: M-F 9 am - 5 pm, Sat. 8 am - 1 p.m. get started enjoying the fruits of the ROASTED FALL VEGETABLES season! Roasting brings out the sweetness of PUMPKIN PIE OATMEAL the vegetables. Serves 6 Serves 1 Cut into 1½” cubes: 1 tsp brown sugar 1 medium sweet potato, peeled ¼ c pumpkin puree or canned 3 carrots, peeled pumpkin 4 small red potatoes, cleaned 1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 onion, peeled 8 oz water Phone 260.768.7043 • Fax 260.768.7085 Toss all together with 2 Tbsp olive oil, 24 Hour Service 260.463.1404 ½ c quick oats Ryan Miller • Glen Miller salt and pepper to taste and spread Monday - Friday 8-5 • Saturday 8-1 Whisk together pumpkin, brown sugar single layer on a greased baking sheet. 7965W 050N • Suite 1 • Shipshewana, IN 46565 and spice. Stir in water and oats. ½ mile south of US 20 on the left hand side Roast in 425˚ oven for 40-50 minutes in the old Double Eagle Building Simmer on the stove 2 minutes or until fork-tender and browned, turning Microwave on high 3 minutes, stirring vegetables over with spatula halfway after each minute. Cooking times will New & Used Tires through. vary by microwave. Store the remain- Major Brand Tires ing pumpkin in the refrigerator Do you have healthy eating tips or for another time! recipes to share? Questions about dia- Off Brand Tires • Flat Repairs betes? Send your tips & questions and Custom Wheels • Trailer Wheels Sponsored by we may use them for a future column. Brakes • Oil Changes Send to: Topeka Pharmacy, PO Box Suspension • Ball Joints 157, Topeka, IN 46571; email: connie@ Tranny Flushes • Much More topekapharmacy.net facebook: Tope- ka Pharmacy We do tires for: Semis • Trucks 260-593-2252 • 101 N Main. St. • Topeka, IN SUVs • Farm Equipment • Etc. November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 9

Sports Photos by Abby Wenger Lindon McDonald stops this ball and takes it Jacob Berkey completes an amazing bicycle kick down the feld in the to propel the ball at the net in the Sectional Finals Sectional game against against Lakeland on Sat., Oct. 12, 2013. Prairie Heights on Photo by Brenda Carpenter. Turs., Oct. 10, 2013. 10 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13

Tarrin Beachy blocks a West Noble shot. Lucas Hunter grabs a header against West Noble. Reed Oesch Trey Kennedy battles his Prairie Heights opponent. dribbles down the feld in the Sectional fnals. Photo by Brenda Carpenter Sports Photos by Abby Wenger Tarrin Beachy blocks the ball for the Sectional win in a double overtime, PK Logan Good heads it to control shootout against Lakeland on Oct. 12, the ball against West Noble. 2013. Photo by Brenda Carpenter 11

Drake Yoder gets the ball away from Bethany, Sept. 27. Andrew Brandenberger battles Dawson Oesch hustles down the feld against West Noble, Oct. 1, 2013. ahead of his West Noble opponents. Live Westview Basketball at LaGwanaMedia.com • LaGwana Media Broadcasting Upcoming Broadcast Schedule: On the “air” around 7 pm on regular game nights, 5:45 for girls/boys double headers Tuesday, November 26 ......... Bethany Saturday, November 30 .. Northridge Games are archived for later listening Friday, December 6 ........Churubusco Tursday, December 12...Northwood Saturday, December 14 Central Noble — Business and Individual Sponsorships Available — Friday, December 20 ...............Angola Contact LaGwana Media at 260-463-4901! Saturday, December 28 .......Lakeland 12 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13

Sports Photos by Abby Wenger Michael Bontrager, 8th grader, dribbles against Lakeland, Jack McCoy, 7th grade, takes a Sept. 26, 2013. powerful shot on goal against Eastside, Oct. 3, 2013. Sara Leggett, jr. high, Matthew Yoder, 8th Emily Stutzman takes a shot in the grader, fnishes frst in fnishes frst in game against Trinity, the 3-way meet, Sept. the 3-way jr. Oct. 1, 2013. 26, 2013. high meet. 13

Sports Photos by Abby Wenger Seniors Tereza Nováková and Amber Roth Seniors Logan Good, Michah Hunsberger, Tarrin Beachy, Damon were recognized during half time of the Hershberger, Anthony Hostetler, Jaron Lewton, Reed Oesch and Boys Varsity, Oct. 1, 2013 Trey Kennedy were honored on Sept. 27, 2013. For The Birds Sale • Thu. - Sat. Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2013 Free bag of Miller Mix Bird Seed with $35 purchase from Bird Section Black Oil Sunfower, 50 lbs. $19.99 Suet Cakes $ .79 Over 100 bird feeders to choose from Many of our feeders have a lifetime warranty Tistle Seed Black Oil Sunfower Peanuts in Shell Sunfower Hearts Safower Bluebird Nuggets Striped Sunfower Shelled Peanuts Dried Mealworms Fresh ground Kaldi’s Coffee & Snacks 9690 W 200 S • Shipshewana, IN 46565 • 260-768-4837 14 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13

Megan Steider delivers the ball in the Sectional Finals game, Oct. 12, 2013. Maddie Jones reaches the ball Tori Oesch in the game against before her Trinity opponents and Trinity, Oct. 1, 2013. delivers it to her teammates. Amiah May reaches for the Sports Photos by ball and moves it away from Abby Wenger her opponent in the game against Trinity. Stephanie Mowery controls the ball in Sectional play against Lakeland, Oct. 10, 2013. Reagan Sharick stops the ball from her Cougar opponent’s kick in the Sectional Finals. 15

Sports Photos by Abby Wenger Shianna Smith Shelbi Smith hits her knees to get Alex Burr is ready to bump the ball to her bumps the ball over under this ball and gets it up to teammates in the 8th grade match against the net in the 8th her teammates in the 7th grade West Noble on Turs., Oct. 10, 2013. grade match against match against West Noble. West Noble. Pre Christmas Sale 15% off Nov. 29 & 30 • Fri. 8am - 5pm • Sat. 8am - 3pm First Prize: Ham everything in stock Second Prize: Turkey Refreshments: Homemade Rolls , Coffee, & Pop Fuji • Jamis Bikes Bachetta Recumbents Trailers and Accessories County Line Bicycle Shop John & Dorothy Mullett • vm 574-642-9987 5305 S 1200 W • Millersburg, IN 46543 16 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13

Emily Miller gets low to save this ball in the Freshman match against Warsaw on Turs., Oct. 10, 2013. Rachel Johns gets a spike and point for Westview in the Varsity game against Hamilton on Maria McCoy Tues., Oct. 15, 2013. spikes this ball into Hamilton’s court in the Varsity game.. Breann Bushong spikes this ball and grabs a point for Westview in the Varsity game against Hamilton. November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 17

Five Kernels by Harold Gingerich For most Americans, Tanksgiving slave and taken to Europe. How he es- was called. Without rain the crops Day conjures up a Norman Rockwell caped captivity and returned to Amer- would be lost and they would be facing image. Remembering the sights and ica is uncertain. Clearly he had every starvation the coming winter. One of smells of Grandma’s house almost reason to hate the white man. Yet, it the colonists, Edward Winslow, record- makes one’s mouth water. Her boun- was Squanto who taught the Pilgrims ed that the morning they gathered to tiful table laden with cranberry salad, how to stalk deer, refne maple syrup, pray the skies were clear. Tey prayed glazed ham, turkey, sweet potatoes, and plant corn. Te Pilgrims planted for eight or nine hours. By the time and warm mincemeat and pumpkin about 20 acres of corn that spring. they left for their homes it had become pies were a sight to behold. For her, the With a bountiful harvest, provi- overcast. Winslow recorded, “On the best part is simply being together with sions were laid in store for the winter. next morning distilled soft, sweet and the family around the table. Following Governor Bradford declared that a day moderate showers of rain, continuing the feasting, with the children playing, of thanksgiving be held in October of some fourteen days…, it was hard and the men watching football, the 1621. Chief Massasoit arrived a day to say whether our withered corn or adults are agonizing over all they have early with 90 of his braves. Fortu- drooping afections were most quick- eaten. nately, he also brought fve deer and a ened or revived, such was the bounty Soon school children will color dozen fat turkeys. Te Indians enjoyed and goodness of our God!” pictures of Pilgrims dressed in drab themselves so much that they stayed Te harvest was so bountiful that browns and blacks. In truth it was three days! Between meals they had they had a surplus to trade for win- the Puritans a generation later who shooting matches, foot races, and to ter supplies. And so, a second day of dressed in those lifeless colors. Te the great delight of the Indians, wres- Tanksgiving was planned. Chief Mas- Pilgrims were Elizabethan English- tling matches. Tey also taught the sasoit came again, this time with his men who enjoyed the latest fashions. Pilgrims to “pop” corn in an earthen jar favorite wife, 120 braves, 12 deer plus Peter Marshal and David Manuel, in placed in the fre. turkeys. Te frst course of this year’s their book “Te Light and the Glo- Te festive mood was short-lived. feast began with fve kernels of corn on ry”, describe the red-headed Pilgrim Within a month 35 new colonists ar- each plate, “lest anyone should forget”. leader Miles Standish wearing a plum rived with no food, no extra clothing, While the frst celebration had red cape and William Brewster in an and no tools — NOTHING! And so been genuine, the second Tanksgiving emerald green satin doublet (a fnely the second winter loomed bleaker than carried a much greater signifcance. tailored French jacket). So much for the frst. Daily rations were reduced to Yes, their hard work had paid divi- our stereotype! a mere fve kernels of corn. In desper- dends and the future looked hopeful; It was December 21st, 1620, that ation they called out to God. Mirac- but, the events of the second winter the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock. ulously a ship put into their harbor and the following summer’s drought Some 102 of them left England, but with provisions. In spite of exorbitant had brought a profound realization only 99 survived the voyage. Almost prices, they were able to trade for that their survival depended on God’s half of those who survived died during supplies. By God’s grace they survived provision. Tanksgiving had become their frst winter in America. the winter. an attitude of the heart - born out of Almost forgotten is Squanto the Te following summer almost no adversity. Indian who had been captured, made a rain fell. A day of “Prayer and Fasting” 18 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13

Te Arc Auction by Jerry Hostetler Te Arc of LaGrange County auction was held on October 11, and according to Te Arc director, Deb Seman, the auction was a huge success. She deeply appreciates the LaGrange County community for their outstand- ing support. Te auction raised $216,716. Tree thousand one hundred meals were served and approximately 1500 ham- burgers and pork burgers were served at the concession stand throughout the day. Recently, Te Arc was caught in the middle of state and federal bud- get cuts that had decimated some of their programs. Te proceeds from the auction will allow Te Arc of LaGrange Photo submitted County to continue some of their much needed programs that serve those with No disabilities in LaGrange County. FLU coverage? hold its annual Christmas program Te Arc of LaGrange County will insurance at the Shipshewana Event Center on Monday, December 9 beginning at 6:30 SHOTS Pay cash and get pm. Doors will open at 5 pm. Deb stated, “In Matthew 25:40, Jesus tells us that whatever we’ve done $29 95 another purchase. -or failed to do-for the least of these, a $5 gift card we’ve done to Him. She continued to use toward Flu Shots on, “A large part of that refection is demonstrating God’s love for peo- Come fnd Tommy at Topeka Pharmacyopeka Pharmacy Come fnd Tommy at T 29 95 $ Pay Cash and tive compassion that meets real needs Find one of the 15 Tiny 10 No appointment necessary. receive a ple-not just a feeling of concern, but ac- Look carefully Look carefully 00 in tangible ways. Your generosity will $ throughout the store... Cash throughout the store... Find one of the 15 Tiny Insurance accepted Most insurance covers flu shots as preve gift card enable us to do that very thing-meet Tommy’s hiding among ntative care. Tommy’s hiding among FREE with Medicare Part B for a later visit. needs in tangible ways!” the merchandise... the merchandise... Your entire purchase is Your entire purchase is Shingles and other vaccines available. 10% OFF 10% OFF Shingles and other When you bring it to When you bring it to the checkout!lable vaccines avai the checkout! by appointment, SARA’S 101 N. Main St., Topeka • 260-593-2252 101 N. Main St. SARA’S SARA’S with prescription SARA’S Topeka, IN 260-593-2252 ATTIC GARDEN ATTIC GARDEN IN THE HEART OF TOPEKA - 800-528-3279 OR 260-593-2252 IN THE HEART OF TOPEKA - 800-528-3279 OR 260-593-2252 November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 19

Westview High Photo by Dawn Byler School Fall Festival Te annual Westview Fall Festival of the Arts was held in the courtyard at Westview High School on October 11. It brought together the talent of West- view’s art and music departments. Te National Art Honor Society provided the decorations, concessions and a rafe. Pumpkin sculptures were provided by Mrs. Jesse Martin’s Intro- duction to 2D/3D Art students. Tis was a fundraiser for NAHS students. Te proceeds from this event are used to fund NAHS activities. Te concessions were all donated and provided the audience with all types of “fall” foods including chili, cider and cookies and cake. Mr. Mike Brown’s Jazz Band and Mrs. Kristen Stooks- bury’s Dynamic Singsations singing group provided the musical entertain- ment for the evening. Caring for the Community as only a locally owned pharmacy can do... Medicare Part D Flu Shots Open Enrollment Check out our IMPROVED October 15 - December 7 Come fnd Tommy at T Come fnd Tommy at Topeka Pharmacyopeka Pharmacy Call to schedule an appointment with vitamin section! 29 $ 95 Pay Cash and a Medicare Part D specialist. We will help you navigate the Part D maze. Support your local brick Nature’s Bounty receive a Look carefully Look carefully Flu Shots $29 Sundown throughout the store... and mortar stores throughout the store... Cash $ 10 00 95 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Find one of the 15 Tiny Find one of the 15 Tiny November 30th! Insurance accepted gift card Tommy’s hiding among Tommy’s hiding among No appointment necessary. Most insurance FREE with Medicare Part B for a later visit. Look for $1 OFF the merchandise... the merchandise... covers fu shots as preventative care. Shingles Your entire purchase is and other vaccines available. Your entire purchase is coupons on select bottles. 10% OFF 10% OFF No insurance coverage? Shingles and other Pay cash and get a $5 gift card to use toward When you bring it to When you bring it to the checkout!lable vaccines avai the checkout! another purchase. by appointment, 101 N. Main St., Topeka • 260-593-2252 101 N. Main St. SARA’S SARA’S with prescript SARA’S SARA’S Topeka, IN ion 260-593-2252 ATTIC GARDEN ATTIC GARDEN IN THE HEART OF TOPEKA - 800-528-3279 OR 260-593-2252 IN THE HEART OF TOPEKA - 800-528-3279 OR 260-593-2252 20 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13

Westview Elementary Equine Studs Full Color, Glossy Chicken! Magazine Featuring by Jerry Hostetler $15 its annual chicken BBQ in October. sold the most tickets for this year’s Stud Ads & Horse Stories Westview Elementary School held Mr. Kevin Miller’s ffth grade class Proceeds from the event are used to BBQ, 602. According to Mr. Miller, the raise funds for the sixth grade Chicago top three sales people in his class were, and ffth grade Indianapolis feld trips. Chandler Pushman who sold a total of 5 Issues Once again this year, the event was a 97 tickets, Gabriel Miller who sold 83 big success. A total of 6,650 chicken tickets and Bethany Lambright who Call 260.463.4901 halves were sold this year, compared to sold 79 tickets. with credit card info 6,600 sold last year. or mail your subscription to: LaGwana Printing, Inc. • MES Subscription PO Box 70 • Shipshewana, IN 46565 (Please Put MES Subscription on the memo line of your check) HOMESTEAD Window & Door New Construction & Replacement Windows at an High Performance Quality Windows Afordable Price! Gary Bontrager 8070 W 650 S • Topeka, IN 46571 260-593-2558 x2 Free Estimates • We Install! Kevin Miller’s ffth grade class sold the most tickets at the annual Westview Elementary Chicken BBQ. Photo Submitted Fry’s Repair Shop Sales • Service Rentals • Parts for my mom & dad Timothy Gingerich 5200 SR 5 • Topeka, IN 46571 VM 260.593.3228 Glen D. Fry • Dan R. Fry Monday - Friday 7-5 • Saturday 7-2 November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 21

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Healthy Healthy Homes Hearts by Brenda Yoder, MA, Writer, Speaker, Educator ctober was Domestic Vio- • Have a change in mood or charac- phones, tablet and network histo- lence Awareness month. ter when around them. ry. Disable GPS tracking on their But intimate partner • Experience extreme jealousy or smartphone. Oviolence doesn’t begin possessiveness from them. 4. If something doesn’t “feel” right to when a ring is on a fnger or when the • Are afraid to make them angry. you, it probably isn’t. guy moves in. It happens in teen dating 5. Listen to your teen. Don’t judge • Get overly upset after a phone call, relationships, too. Consider these facts: them if this behavior is happening, text message, or personal contact In 2001, 1 out of 5 female high school but support them. with them. students reported being physically If your teen is in an abusive • Unexplained marks on their body. and/or sexually abused by a partner relationship: • Often request to be exclusively (“Dating Violence Against….,”Journal 1. Contact your local domestic alone with them versus both of of American Medical Association); violence agency for assistance them hanging out with family Among female victims of partner vio- with restraining orders or other members. lence, a current or former boyfriend or information. girlfriend victimized 94% of those be- • Have a decline in school perfor- 2. Empower your teen to break up. tween ages of 16-19 (Bureau of Justice mance or lack of interest in social Set boundaries for them, model Statistics, 7, 2001); and Females ages activities. words to say, and give them re- 16-24 are more vulnerable to intimate • Are afraid to make them upset. sources they can use for ending the partner violence than any other age • Are quick to do anything their relationship. group (U.S. Department of Justice, partner asks of them. 3. Establish a safety plan. “Special Report, Intimate Partner Vio- If your teen has signs of an un- 4. Keep record of harassing messages, lence...” Oct, 2001). healthy relationship: online communication and contact Elijah Haven Crisis Intervention 1. Don’t minimize the unhealthy local authorities. Center’s education program has been behavior. 5. Talk to school ofcials about keep- in local schools. Area teens admit it 2. Listen to things your teen may not ing your child safe at school. happens. Most of them are afraid to be saying. Tey often don’t come 6. Seek professional help. talk about it or don’t know where to out and ask for help. 7. Gain more information. National begin to get help. 3. Monitor your child’s online and Dating Hotline: 1-866-331-9474; Tere are red fags to be aware of if digital behavior. Require knowl- www.loveisrespect.org; and www. you see behavior in your teen’s dating edge of passwords, check cell loveisnotabuse.org relationships. Your teen may be a vic- tim of teen dating violence if they: • Often apologize for their partner’s behavior. • Sneak around and lie about behav- ior with their dating partner. • Are isolated from friends and fam- we can travel ily when being with their dating partner. Lori Hochstetler • Frequently have to “check in” with their dating partner. November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 23

Impact Institute Making An by Jerry Hostetler Impact Institute, formerly known as well as adult education classes Tere are 14 diferent vocational pro- as Four County Area Vocational Co- throughout schools in our area. Teir grams ofered by Impact Institute (see operative (FCAVC) has been ofering focus is to serve the needs, primarily of accompanying sidebar). vocational training and administer- high school students, pursuing voca- In addition to the vocational pro- ing adult education to the citizens of tional education in everything from grams ofered by Impact Institute they northeast Indiana since 1969. Tey are culinary arts to marine mechanics. also ofer an adult education program. headquartered in Kendallville, but they Impact Institute serves 11 schools in Tese programs ofer anyone in the ofer high school vocational classes northeast Indiana including Westview. four-county area, age 16 and up, the opportunity to pursue a General Edu- cation Degree (GED). According to Rod Knox, Outreach Coordinator at Impact Institute, the LaGrange County Community Foun- dation (LCCF) has played a major role in bringing adult education to this area. Knox stated, “Trough the LCCF, Impact Institute received a grant to increase the number of participants that could pursue adult education.” He emphasized that LCCF recognized the need in the area to help further educate the adult population and that would ultimately provide an educated and skilled workforce which will ben- eft LaGrange County businesses and the citizens of the county. In LaGrange county, Impact Insti- tute’s statistics show that there were 68 students enrolled in the 2011-2012 adult education program and 198 students enrolled in the 2012-2013 Left to right: Ina Hostetler, Impact participant; Rod Knox and Jackie Christman, Impact employees. program. Tis is an increase of 191%. Hometown Treasure Photo Authentic Mexican Food & American Breakfast • Daily Lunch Specials • Come & enjoy the Chimi Acapulco! 110 Redman Dr. Topeka, IN 46571 260-593-0173 El Zorrito 2 450 N Van Buren St. Shipshewana, IN 46565 260-768-4447 24 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13

“Impact” Locally Impact Institute By Te Numbers Ina Hostetler, from Shipshewana, questions. Ina was also impressed LaGrange County students enrolled in recently received her GED certifcation with the genuine interest that Mr. classes: (2011-2012) = 68, 2012- from Impact Institute. She mentioned Marks had in students success in the 2013 (through July 18, 2013) = 198 that she wanted to continue her educa- program. She had to miss some class an increase of 191% tion after eighth grade, but it wasn’t an time during her participation and LaGrange County Adult Basic option at the time. After Ina married while gone she was contacted to make Education students enrolled in and started a family, she thought it sure that she was keeping up with her classes: (2011-2012) = 24, (2012- would be a good time to further her homework and to make sure that she 2013) = 163 an increase of 579% education. Her husband was busy was keeping accountable. GED completion of LaGrange County teaching and she wanted to be able to Now that Ina has earned her GED Students: (2011-2012) = 43, (2012- help with family fnancing. Ina had she is interested in furthering her 2013) = 72 an increase of 67% seen a sign advertising GED classes in education after her children are all in Shipshewana, so she wrote down the school. Ina’s interest is bookkeeping. Impact Institute phone number made the call and that Impact Institute also ofers adult was the start toward her GED. education in the workplace. Recently, High School When Ina started her classes she through cooperation with K-Z RV in Vocational Programs found that she was impressed by the Shipshewana, Impact Institute ofered Automotive Technology encouragement and communication GED classes at the K-Z plant. Sixteen Auto Body Collision Repair that her teacher Mr. Marks (Jim individuals received their GED through Marks, retired Westview teacher, coach that program. Knox expressed that he Computer Aided Drafting and guidance counselor) provided was very impressed that these people Construction Trades while she pursued her GED. She also were willing to stay two more hours Cosmetology was pleased with the fexibility that after their shift to pursue their degree. Criminal Justice the program aforded her. Flexibility Tere is no charge for GED classes. Culinary Arts in doing school work away from the Te only cost for GED students is the Interactive Media classroom setting so that she could GED test fee. In the Topeka and Ship- Primary Healthcare take care of family obligations. She did shewana area, GED classes are held at mention that she valued the classroom Meadowview Elementary School. Im- Health Occupations Education experience as well, because it was pact Institute is located at 1607 Dowl- Heating Ventilation/Air Conditioning much quieter with fewer distractions ing Street, Kendallville. Contact them Precision Machining and that Mr. Marks and his assistants at 888-349-0250. Visit their website at Marine Mechanics were readily available to help with www.impactinstitute.net. Welding Rod Lantz Sales Associate (260) 463-6652 Cell (260) 463-2881 Office (260) 463-7051 Fax 2575 N SR 9 - PO Box 239 www.YoderIns.com LaGrange, IN 46761 260-768-4547 [email protected] 8015 W US 20 • Shipshewana, IN NW Corner of SR 5 & US 20 November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 25

LaGrange County Library LaGrange-Main Branch Topeka Branch Shipshewana Branch 203 West Street 133 North Main Street 250 Depot St. Monday - Tursday 9:00 - 8:00 Monday, Tuesday, Tursday, Friday 11:30 - 6:00 Monday, Tuesday, Tursday, Friday 11:30 - 6:00 Friday & Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 Wednesday, Saturday 8:30 - 3:00 Wednesday, Saturday 8:30 - 3:00 Phone: 260-463-2841 Phone: 260-593-3030 Phone: 260-768-7444 Photography Class Holiday Closings with Guy Thompson All branches of the library will be closed on: Te library is ofering a free photography class, led by Guy Veterans Day: Monday, November 11 Tompson. With the holidays approaching, this class will look Tanksgiving Day: Tursday, November 28 at how to get the best photos of the season, regardless of what type of camera you have (or have on your Christmas wish list.) Bookmobile Openings Te class is free, but registration is required. Visit or call the LaGrange County Public Library. Te bookmobile has a few openings left in its fall schedule. If you have space for the bookmobile to park, and you’d like your LaGrange County Library November 9, 1:00 pm home or business to become a designated bookmobile stop, please call . Excel with Rosetta By popular demand, Rosetta is repeating her beginning- Family Movie Night intermediate class in Microsoft Excel 2010! Te class will begin Take time out of your busy holiday preparations to enjoy a fun movie with the whole family! Turbo. with a brief review of basic functions, then go on to explore Te popcorn & laughs are FREE! some of the more advanced functions. As always, Rosetta is happy to answer questions and help her students when they get LaGrange County Library Friday, Nov. 22, 6:00 pm stuck. Or come watch Monsters University at Topeka Branch Library Friday, Nov. 1, 6:00 pm Te class is free, but registration is required by Nov. 15. Visit or call the LaGrange County Public Library. LaGrange County Library Tuesday, Nov. 19, 5:30-7:30 pm Who-niversary Party! Celebrate 50 years of Doctor Who and the arrival of the 12th Doctor! Lego Club • 1st - 6th Grade • Come in costume! (Or just speak with a British accent.) Topeka Branch Library Tursday, Nov. 14, 4:00 pm • Bring a Doctor Who–themed treat to share, if you wish. Shipshewana Branch Library Tuesday, Nov. 19, 4:00 pm • Tere will be trivia, tea, bananas, Circular Gallifreyan, and more! LaGrange County Library Saturday, Nov. 16, 2:00 pm LaGrange County Library Saturday, Nov. 23, Noon–??? Second Saturday Book Club Genealogy Assistance Tis month we'll be discussing A Moveable Feast Volunteers from the LaGrange County Genealogical Society by Ernest Hemingway. are available in the genealogy department to help the public Published posthumously in 1964, A Moveable Feast remains with family history questions and challenges. one of Ernest Hemingway’s most beloved works. It is his LaGrange County Library Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm classic memoir of Paris in the 1920’s, flled with irreverent portraits of other expatriate luminaries such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Gertrude Stein; tender memories of his frst Story Times in November wife, Hadley; and insightful recollections of his own early Stories for preschool and young children but all are welcome! experiments with his craft. It is a literary feast, brilliantly evoking the exuberant mood of Paris after World War I and LaGrange County Library Tuesdays at 10 am & 1 pm the youthful spirit, unbridled creativity, and unquenchable Topeka Branch Library Tuesdays at 3 pm enthusiasm that Hemingway himself epitomized. Shipshewana Branch Library LaGrange County Library Saturday, November 9 at 11:00 am Tursday, Nov. 7 & 21, at 1:30 pm 26 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13

Think Power Equipment Topeka Elementary Think Wana Engine “Apple Day” At TES Topeka Elementary second graders Te students used apples in their Honda Tillers celebrated “Apple Day” on September reading, writing and math that day. 26th in honor of Johnny Appleseed’s Naturally, they enjoyed eating the birthday. apples as well. Honda Electric Honda Start Generators Mowers Wide Cut Mowers Wana Engine Center Shipshewana • 260-768-4165 Forks County Line Discount Groceries With locations in Shipshewana and Middlebury to serve you best. On the east edge of Middlebury at 508 E. Warren Street In Shipshewana North Village just east of SR 5 Hrs: Mon.-Thur. 8-5:30, Fri. 8-7:00, Sat. 8-4:30 I BUY HOUSES & performance for your diesel? Want better fuel mileage CA$H Computer Diagnostics, Transmissions, Gas & Diesel Engines, Brakes, AC Recharge & Repair, Etc. Call us for an appointment today! 574-294-5678 Sam Miller Auto Repair Technician Committed to integrity & loyalty on the front line. Frontline AUto Tech 955 E North Village Dr. • Shipshewana • 260-768-3095 • fax 260-768-3102 November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 27

Let Us Publish Your Book! Diferent Sizes, Colors, & Binding Custom Typesetting · ISBN · Copyrighting Memoirs · History · Family Books · Recipe Books Church & Song Books · Amish Directories · Text Books Call to set up an appointment to discuss your book! 260-463-4901 LaGwana Printing, Inc. PO Box 70 • Shipshewana, IN 46565 Fax (888) 439-6528 • [email protected] 28

Shipshe-Scott Elementary Special Visitors Ronald McDonald paid a visit to Shipshewana-Scott Elementary School in Octo- ber. While there, he talked to the students about the importance and enjoyment of reading. Also, an educator from the Fort Wayne Zoo present- ed a program to the second grade students about classi- fying animals. Believe in Your Creativity Bring coupon for www.janome.com $5 OFF MACHINE CLEANING SERVICE from our certifed technicians Good through February 28, 2014 574.825.1151 • 500 Spring Valley Road - Suite #3 • Middlebury, IN 46540 • Hours: Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10-5:30; Tues., 10-8; Sat. 9-3 20% Off Storewide fall night sale & Special orders Special pricing on all in-stock and Wednesday, November 6 special order Maytag appliances. 4:00 - 8:00 pm Big discounts on closeout models! Free Prizes Starting at 6 pm First 200 customers get a free Grand Prize Entry for gift and coupons to use on a Topeka $100 Shopping Spree future purchase. (only accepted during sale hours) Free Popcorn, Cotton Candy, 20% off all hunting, fshing, & Beverages and sporting goods, including Hardware skateboarding equipment. November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 29

Community Calendar Your source for what’s happening 11/1 Fall Break - No School 3 Daylight Savings Time Ends 4 LaGrange Comm. Mtg. ..............9 6 TES Grandparents Day Shipshe Park Brd Mtg. ..........4:30 7 JH Parent Shadow Day .........8:15 SES Moments with Mom 8 WHS Musical ........................7:30 9 Holiday Light Parade .................6 WHS Musical ........................7:30 10 WHS Musical ........................2:30 11 Veterans Day MES PTO Mtg. ......................2:30 Topeka Town Council Mtg. .......5 HS Fall Sports Awards ..........6:30 12 Breakfast w/the Birds @ Maple Wood Nature Center ............8:30 Power of the Purse Topeka .....1-1 13 WES PTO Mtg. ......................3:30 14 Shipshewana Town Council ......6 School Board Mtg. .....................7 18 LaGrange Comm. Mtg. ..............9 Topeka Park Board Mtg. ............5 19 TES PTO Mtg. ............................4 24 Folk Jam @ Maple Wood ......1:30 25 Topeka Town Council Mtg. .......5 LaGrange Co. CVB Mtg. ............7 28 Tanksgiving Day 29 Tanksgiving Break - No School! Regular Events Bible Study COA Wednesdays 9-10am Euchre Club COA .Wednesdays 1-3pm BP/Glucose Checks COA Turs. 8-9am Bingo COA ............ Tursdays 9-10am Exercise Class “Chai Tea” COA 1st, 3rd, & 5th Turs. 2:30-3:30 Are we missing an event the community should know about? Next time, be sure to submit your calendar item to [email protected] or 260-463-4901. 30 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13

Sports Calendar Westview Junior & Senior High 11/7 Girls BB @ SB Clay .............6pm 11 Boys BB7 vs NR ....................4:30 Boys BB8 @ NR .....................4:30 for God! 12 Boys BB7 @ NW ....................4:30 Boys BB8 vs NW ...................4:30 14 Boys BB7 @ FF ......................4:30 Shannen Smith Boys BB8 vs FF .....................4:30 15 Girls BB @ Wawasee ..............6pm 18 Boys BB6 vs Wawasee ...........4:30 19 Boys BB8 @ Angola ...............4:30 Boys BB6 @ Millersburg .......4:30 Eugene Bontrager Investment Advisor Representative Boys BB7 vs Angola ..............4:30 Branch Ofce Manager Girls BB9 @ Goshen ..............6:30 Mobile: 574.537.2534 [email protected] 21 Boys BB6 @ Benton ..............4:40 Boys BB Scrimmage - MW....6pm Financial Advisors, Inc. Aaron Miller 22 JH Boys BB @ Bethany-B .....4:30 Transamerica Financial Group Division Investment Advisor Representative Mobile: 260.499.0001 Girls BB @ Elk Mem ..............6pm 426 N. Main Street • Suite 4 • Middlebury, IN 46540 [email protected] Girls BB9 vs EN Ofce: 574.358.0178 • Fax: 574.358.0192 23 JH Boys BB 4-way Tourney ..9am Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA) member FINRA,SIPC, and Registered Investment Adisor. Non-Securities products and services are not offered through TFA. Insurance services offered through World Financial Group Insurance Wrestling @ WN ....................9am Agency, Inc. (WFGIA). TFA, WFGIA, and World Financial group, Inc. are ffiliated companies. Girls BB vs Goshen ...............6pm 25 JH Boys BB @ Concord-B .....4:30 November Bird Bonanza 26 Boys BB6 @ WN ....................4:30 JH Boys BB @ LP ...................4:45 10% OFF 29 Girls BB @ PH ........................6pm Boys BB @ Bethany ...............6pm 30 Boys BB @ NR........................6pm All bird feeders EN = East Noble NW = Northwood 15 varieties of seed ALL on SALE FF = Fairfeld MW = Mishawaka PH = Prairie Heights LP = Lakewood Park Sunflower - Thistle Seed NR = Northridge WN = West Noble Suet Cakes - Peanuts - Safflower Mealworms - Mixed Seeds BIRD FEEDER GIVEAWAY!!! SPEND $15: Get 1 entry into drawing HOURS Mon—Thurs: 8 to 5 Fri: 8 to 6; Sat: 8 to 3 405E North Village Dr., Shipshewana IN IN 260-768-4567 Toll Free 800-788-0112 Check us out on Facebook! Facebook.com/wanafeed November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 31

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Hometown Chrismas by Jerry Hostetler It may seem early, Topeka, ofers a variety of items to help At the Crossroads Café, inside To- but it is November and ‘tis the season you prepare for the holidays including: peka Pharmacy, you may special order to begin preparing for the holiday individual and boxed Hallmark Christ- pies, cookies and cinnamon rolls for season by thinking of those on your mas greetings, as well as a photo kiosk your holiday parties. Christmas gift giving list. Tis month where you can print your own cards, In Shipshewana, at the Red Barn we’ve compiled a list of interesting and wrapping paper, bags, bows and tissue. Shoppes on State Road 5, you’ll fnd unique gifts that can be found in your Tey also ofer ornaments, Jim Shore Lotions & Potions. Tere you can hometown stores. We’ve included sug- Santas and Snowmen and Yankee custom create your own body products gestions of where to fnd everything Candles, in winter and everyday scents. including, lotion, shower gel, shampoo for your holiday decorating as well. For a unique stocking stufer, they also or cologne. Tere is a selection of over Topeka Pharmacy, in downtown have children’s windup toys. continued on next page Left page: One of many fne ornaments at Rebecca Haarer Arts & Antiques. Tis page: Snowmen from Lotions & Potions. Photos by Kari Mauck 35

500 fragrances. Annie Oakley cologne line, designed for infants all the way winter weather. for men and women (locally made in through teenage children. Across the road, from the Red Ligonier) is also a unique gift idea that Parker’s Outlet, located in the Red Barn Shoppes, you’ll fnd Yoder’s can be found at Lotions & Potions. Barn Shoppes, carries Carhartt cloth- Department Store. According to Heidi Along with the body fragrances and ing such as arctic lined coats, lined McHugh advertising/marketing man- lotions, Judy Yoder, owner at Lotions & bib overalls, sweatshirts, gloves and ager, Yoder’s ofers a variety of items Potions, emphasized that they haven’t stocking caps (aka, zipple cop). Tese for crafters/sewers who like to make forgotten the youngsters. Tey carry items make excellent, practical gifts handmade gifts including, various kits Melissa & Doug, an educational toy for anyone in our area with our cold for wall-hangings and table runners From Parker’s Outlet Store - Left: Notre Dame hats. Right: Carhartt “How I Roll” onesie

(available in holiday-themed or every- has many holiday houseware items, On Morton Street in Shipshewana, day), and “adorable” apron panels that, placemats, tablecloths, napkins and you’ll fnd Rebecca Haarer Arts & An- according to Heidi, are great for quick towels. And for the children, cute and tiques. Rebecca ofers a beautiful line and beginners projects. For non-sew- comfy pajamas by Carter’s, with winter of Inge-Glas Christmas tree ornaments ers, since aprons are popular and being and holiday patterns. Heidi added, “I that are hand-blown and hand-painted found on places like Pinterest, Yoder’s get these for my kids each year.” And, in Germany. According to Rebecca, has some already made (locally) for for the Duck Dynasty fan in your fam- Inge-Glas is the combination of two adults, children and dolls, as well as ily, Yoder’s carries merchandise from families of glass makers that combined cute retro-styled aprons. Yoder’s also the popular television show. have over 500 years of glass-blowing From Yoder’s Department Store - Top: Children’s Christmas pajamas. Bottom: Ladies fowered cap.

experience. Rebecca also carries other for the holidays and the cold winter from your skin, to be fast drying and glass-blown ornaments in the German weather, Walking on Air has a new line to enhance comfort. Running, biking, tradition that represent just about all of socks that are “guaranteed for life, hunting, hiking and everyday socks interests and occasions. Also in Rebec- no strings attached” Tese socks are are all available under the Darn Tough ca’s shop you’ll fnd latch-hook rugs made by the Darn Tough Vermont Mill, name at Walking on Air. that are hand-made in Indiana and located in Northfeld, VT. Te socks are Yoder’s Shipshewana Hardware also Rebecca has a line of locally-made available in both men’s and women’s has a variety of items to suit any age baskets with the holiday colors of red styles and feature high density knit- on your Christmas list, as well as many and green made in a variety of sizes ting which translates into more stitch- things that will help you decorate for including special cookie baskets. es per inch for increased durability and the holidays. Yoder’s carries a wide Across the street from Rebecca’s they provide cushioning without bulk. range of games, puzzles, locally-made store is Walking on Air, featuring com- Tey contain Coolmax yarns that are wood toys, Ertl farm toys and dolls. fort footwear. Tis year, just in time engineered to move moisture away For the cook in your family, Yoder’s Darn tough socks from Walking on Air

carries kitchen utensils, cookbooks, many holiday decorating supplies, toys bakeware, cookie cutters, cast iron and games, sporting goods, Christmas cookware, popcorn poppers and lights, extension cords, tools and they Chop American-made ice cream freezers. also are a Village Post Ofce, so you For the person on your list that favors can ship your holiday packages at their practical gifts, Yoder’s Hardware ofers location. gloves, fashlights, hand tools, head Tere are many more businesses ‑a‑ lamps, LED bike lights, rain gauges and in the Topeka and Shipshewana area thermometers. that carry an abundance of holiday Town & Country Hardware on items. Here’s hoping that you’ll patron- State Road 5 in Shipshewana, carries a ize your local “hometown” businesses Tree plethora of holiday gift items as well as during the upcoming holiday season. From Yoder Hardware - Top: Kit Kat clocks. Bottom: Raggedy Ann dolls. Timberly Tre Farm timberlytreefarm.com 66181 N Lakeview Ave. Sturgis, MI 269-651-3784 Boths Tre Farm boothstreefarm.com 5555N SR 327, Orland, IN 260-829-6226 AJ’s Tre Farm ajstreefarm.com 1011 Trout Creek Rd. Bristol, IN 574-848-1541 Farview Farm facebook.com/FarviewFarm 30205 Fawn River Rd. Sturgis, MI 269-651-7471 Eby’s Evergren Plantation exceptionaltrees.com 51669 CR 33; Bristol, IN 574-848-9669 The Chief 502 W Lincoln Ave. Goshen, IN

This Game Rated...his Game Rated... T Hometown by Shawn Byler For The generally get just a bit more violent, a Tese days, most kids are playing little more language, and possible mild Holidays video games in some way, shape, or form. It might be on a home console suggestive themes (sexual or religious). like a Playstation, Xbox, or Wii; a hand- But for the most part are still okay for held system like a PSP, Nintendo DS, any kid over ten. Saturday, November 9 Gameboy; or even a phone. As a parent, T - Tis games is rated for Teens Holiday Light Parade in Shipshewana, you’ve seen them playing these games, thirteen or older. Tese games will 5-8 pm. Te Light Parade begins but have you really sat down and start to be more violent, more open at dusk at the Shipshewana Flea watched what games they’re playing? language, more sexual themes, and Market, continuing north through Games, just like movies, are rated minimal blood. downtown, ending in front of to makes sure younger kids aren’t ex- M - Tis game is rated for Mature the Blue Gate Restaurant for the posed to certain things such as sexual seventeen and up. Tese games are traditional tree lighting and carols. behavior and excessive violence. Tis very violent, very bloody, and can have Saturday, November 16 article will be going over each of the lots of language. Games this high can Chocolate Day in Shipshewana. ratings and why they are that way to also have naked people, and sexual Purchase a special Christmas help make you, as a parent, more aware content. Tis is not for kids. Chocolate Box at Aunt Millie’s Candy of what your kids are playing, and if AO - Tis game rated Adults Only & Nuts and visit 20 diferent they really should be playing those eighteen and up. Tese games will have merchants to receive signature particular games. more violence, more blood and gore, chocolates to fll your box. On the box that each game comes more sexual content than any rating in, or on the cd, or cartridge, or located above. November 18 - December 31 near its name on the phone will be a While these are the suggested Oh Little Town of Gingerbread, in the black and white box called the ESRB ratings, all parents are allowed to let David Mercantile, third foor. Rating. Tis box will have a letter or their kids play or buy any game. Tese A gingerbread house-making project two to describe the rating, and more ratings are here to help you know for children of all ages. A gingerbread details are generally on the back of the what your kids are playing and help village will be created and be on box. Tese ratings are as follows: you decide what games they should or display through the end of the year. EC - Tis game is rated for Early shouldn’t be getting for Christmas. Tuesday, December 3 Children. Tese games are made for Check out www.esrb.org for more Wana Night Out in Shipshewana. young children that are in the learning information Many Shipshewana businesses will years. have extended hours and ofer E - Tis game is rated for Every- specials on items to help one. Tese games are the most family you prepare for the holidays. friendly games. Tese games are mostly November 18 - December 31 rated so for mild Shimmer Walk in Shipshewana. cartoon, or fantasy Shops around town will display violence or mild uniquely decorated Christmas trees. cursing. Friday, December 6 E 10+ - Tis Christmas in Topeka, 5 pm. game is rated for Ev- Ornament making for kids, with eryone ages 10 and the ornaments placed on the town’s up. Tese games will Christmas tree at 6 pm. Christmas

home decoration contest judging, free carriage/sleigh rides, Topeka Baptist Church Live Nativity at 7 pm, NIGHT SALE with the choir singing leading up to the 7:30 Town Christmas Join us for our much-anticipated, semi-annual sale, where we give special thanks to our customers. Tree Lighting Ceremony. Saturday, December 7 NOVEMBER 6, 4-8PM Christmas in Topeka Topeka Pharmacy Special Santa arrives downtown at 10:30. Brunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus at 20% OFF REGULAR PRICED Come fnd Tommy at Topeka Pharmacy the fre station, 10:45-11:45. During Come fnd Tommy at Topeka Pharmacy brunch the Westview Jazz Band MERCHANDISE & GIFTS will play classic Christmas music. Crossroads Café Special: Look carefully Look carefully Door Prizes Sara’s Attic Special Noon-2:30, pictures with Santa and New Sewing Machines throughout the store... throughout the store... Find one of the 15 Tiny Mrs. Claus at the town hall where Enjoy a Find one of the 15 Tiny Refreshments Tommy’s hiding among Tommy’s hiding among the merchandise... the merchandise...awings you can meet Santa’s reindeer, HAYSTACK SUPPER 20% Off Dr 50 60 now $477 , Dancer! Te Westview choir will sing $4 Small, $5 Large Your entire purchase is Your entire purchase is 10% OFF free arm models $519 20 Enter to win a $50 Christmas carols outside of town Taste test delicious & 10% OFF When you bring it to When you bring it to hall. Te Topeka Library will have deceivingly healthy treats! Call ahead for fabric order! shopping spree cookie decorating for the kids and a the checkout! the checkout! SARA’S bake sale, 2-4. Tere will be drawings 101 N. Main St. SARA’S SARA’S SARA’S for many items donated by area Topeka, IN 260-593-2252 GARDEN ATTIC merchants. Free movie at the library, IN THE HEART OF TOPEKA - 800-528-3279 OR 260-593-2252 ATTIC GARDEN IN THE HEART OF TOPEKA - 800-528-3279 OR 260-593-2252 with popcorn and soda for everyone at the library. Saturday, December 7 Plan to saddle up your trusty steed and Kid’s Day in Shipshewana. Free games, prizes, and activities ride on into Emma to see for children ages 1 through 12 at participating merchants. Children Oklahoma pick up a free passport and itinerary, 10 am-1 pm at the Davis Mercantile and travel throughout Shipshewana. at Westview High School and join us on Saturday, December 7 pm th pm Santa visits Shipshewana, noon-3, Saturday, November 9 from 4 -8 Santa will greet the little ones at the Shipshewana Town Ofces. Treats for a special themed buffet to start off the for every child. Friday, December 27 evening featuring many local favorites! Shipshewana Ice Festival, 10 am-8 pm. Spread throughout the town, Price (includes drink) $9.99, special pricing for children Ice Carvers will be starting with a block of ice and creating carvings of Emma Cafè & Catering, Inc. all diferent shapes and sizes. 593-9025 Saturday, December 28 Shipshewana Ice Festival, 8 am-3 pm. 5990 W 200 S • Topeka, IN 46571 41

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Westview FFA Wins Soils Competition After a one-year hiatus with the FFA winning team consisted of Reed 962 points to actually fnish frst in the county title in the hands of Prairie Oesch, Colton Feller, Damon Hersch- overall competition of both divisions. Heights, Westview High School has berger and Maddie Jones. A second Matthew Frey led the Warriors with re-captured the annual 4-H/FFA Soil Westview team, led in scoring by Nic his fellow teammates Matt Schwartz- Evaluation competition that pits 4-H Yoder, took third. entruber, Dale Yoder and Jason Bon- and FFA teams from Westview, Lake- Westview dominated the Junior trager. Te second place team consisted land and Prairie Heights. Tis year’s Division, taking the frst eighteen team of Michael Bontrager, Kevin Schlabach, competition was conducted Tursday, places. Its winning squad accumulated Dorene Miller and Erik Yoder. September 26 on a Farm near David Rogers Park in Springfeld Township. Soils judging competition is one of several Career Development Events ofered to participants in 4-H and FFA programs, and tests a student’s ability to determine soil types, land forma- tions, moisture, texture, and soil’s capability for use in housing sites as well as its agricultural potential. Led by defending champion Reed Oesch, Westview took individual and team honors. Coached by agriculture instructor Paul Baker, the Westview 4-H/FFA Soils Competition Winners: (Left to right): Reed Oesch, Colton Feller, Maddie Jones and. Damon Herschberger. Photo Submitted November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 45

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Spiritual Treasure by Conrad Showalter, Interim Pastor at Topeka Mennonite Church Tankful for Promises, Tankful for Answers Many people enjoy thinking about God and creation in ways that solve our In the face of such claims, we do the promises of God and are thankful problems. Getting a flling for a tooth well to remember the closing verses of for them. What should we expect from illustrates collaboration with God’s Hebrews 11. Here the writer describes God in various situations of life? purposes for our health. In contrast the range of experiences of those living At a prayer meeting some time ago, to the “miraculous” in which God does by faith—closing the mouths of lions, I was introduced to a sermon by the something for us, in this pattern of receiving the dead back to life, being late John Claypool. He was a Baptist promise fulfllment, we work with God victorious in battle, being tortured, minister whose ten-year-old daugh- to accomplish something. beaten, imprisoned, even being ter developed leukemia and died as Te fnal image of walking without brutally killed. And then comes this a result. In his sermon, What Can We fainting represents God’s presence wonderful reminder of a fourth kind Expect of God? (preached three years with us in endurance. Tese are the of answer: All of these people we have after her death) Claypool wrestles with “my grace is enough” moments in life. mentioned received God’s approval the question of how to understand God We simply put one foot in front of the because of their faith, yet none of them in relation to promises. other and keep walking the journey, received all that God had promised. Claypool suggested three ways dark and painful though it may be. For God had far better things in mind that God keeps promises, linked to Some people have claimed “fying” for us that would also beneft them, this verse: But those who wait on the as the only legitimate answer from for they can’t receive the prize at the LORD will fnd new strength. Tey will God, but neither the experience of end of the race until we fnish the race. fy high on wings like eagles. Tey will the church nor the revelation in God’s Hebrews 11:39, 40. run and not grow weary. Tey will walk Word supports such a claim. Unfortu- I am thankful for God’s promis- and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 nately, these expected answers often es, and for all the answers, especially Running without growing weary result in disappointment, and sadly, those yet to come! is representative of cooperating with sometimes result in the loss of faith. 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 November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 47

New LaGrange Ace Hardware Opening Soon LaGrange will be adding a new hardware to its downtown business district this month. Owner and op- erator, Tim Graber will open an Ace Hardware Store at 110 S. Detroit Street in LaGrange on November 12. Te store will span 4,500 square feet and stock 15,000 products. Store hours will be Monday through Friday, 7 am to 6 pm and Saturday, 7 am to 4 pm. Te store will be closed on Sundays. Parent Shadow Day Westview Junior High parents are invited to “Parent Shadow Day”. You may come to school with your child on Tursday, November 7th, to Meats shadow your student’s classes and learn more about what really happens Cheeses on a daily basis. Westview Junior High Administration and Staf are planning Bulk Foods this event. Information has been provided to parents at Parent/Teacher Conferences. Special Orders? Please act quickly and return your RSVP form to the Westview Junior High front ofce or call to reserve - No Problem! your spot by Monday, November 4th. Transportation will not be provided. - Weddings Westview is looking forward to If we don’t have it, - Beneft Suppers providing an opportunity for parents we can get it. to be more involved in their student’s - Graduations classes. If you have any further - Special Events questions, please contact Jennifer May, Junior High Guidance Counselor, at 120 S Main • Topeka, IN • P.O. Box 186 • 260-593-3002 260-768-4146. Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 - 5:00 • Sat 8:00 - 4:00 • Closed Sunday 48 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13

Shipshewana Town News by Mike Sutter Te month of October draws to the fnancial backing from the com- Positioning System (GPS) project that an end the summer and fall seasons munity that will sustain parks and will allow staf to easily locate all that have hopefully refected success recreational opportunities for all our water, sewer, storm water lines, man- for the area’s businesses. Saturday, residents into the future. If you would holes and valves in lieu of looking at November 9 brings the Light Parade, like to participate in any one of a num- paper maps or relying on “institutional as well as the return to the Shipshewa- ber of focus groups, please contact the memory.” Tis project is long overdue na Event Center of the iconic 50’s and Town at 260-768-4743. Tis is a huge and will take some very careful work 60’s music of the “Bulldogs”. Te group opportunity to assist the Shipshewana by town staf. We are hoping that we went through a transition recently community in developing and sustain- can fnd a Trine University engineering when “Spike” (Val Asay) had health ing park and recreational facilities and student to do the “leg” work, help the issues and retired very suddenly from programs the community wants. town and add to his/her career devel- the band. Te change has worked out In other news, leaf pickup is on opment and resume. very well as the group has broadened Mondays and Tursdays. Please help by All of these undertakings will its music selection to include more of putting your leaves in a pile at the edge allow infrastructure to keep pace. Ship- the 60’s music and is drawing a great of your property for pick up by the shewana is a dynamic community, but following. town staf. Please do not put grass clip- problems with the basic community Come join us on Saturday, No- pings or branches in with your leaves. framework will increase unless steps vember 9 at the Shipshewana Event When you make payment for util- are taken to correct the defciencies. Center and “Rock” with the Bulldogs ity bills, make sure that your account To keep infrastructure current, it costs and “Roll” through the Hostetler Auto number is on the check and your stub serious dollars, but the alternative is Museum for FREE with the purchase is with the payment. not a pretty sight and is graphically of your “Bulldogs” ticket. Tickets are Te Town Council continues to portrayed by the deterioration of many $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Get work on a number of issues including communities in the country. It’s our your tickets early by calling the Event updating the trafc ordinance, deter- goal that everyone will “get on board” Center at 260-768-3021 from 10 am to mining the best approach to sidewalk with these initiatives. 4 pm. repair and improvements, tree removal Te Shipshewana Park Board com- and street inventory and repair/re- pleted the frst of a number of work placement schedule. Te Council will sessions developing plans to generate also be looking at initiating a Global 260 C North Village Dr. • Shipshewana, IN 46565 www.keepingtabs.uss • Ofce: 260.768.4760 Payroll Services & Accounting Services This is your personal invitation to come see us at our ofce in the Troyer 1 hour of free Saddlery building. We are located across the hall from Country Corral business Restaurant. Let us put 15 years of accounting & 10 years of tax preparation consulting experience to work for you. We ofer tax prep for individual & business (including S-corps & LLCs), as well as full service accounting & payroll services. Call for a free quote today! Ofer good with coupon only. November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 49

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