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FREE ESTIMATES! Historical Society Receives Grant Te Shipshewana Area Historical Society (SAHS) recently received a 59323 CR 35 grant from the LaGrange County Com- Middlebury, IN 46540 munity Foundation. Te grant money We Specialize In Customer Satisfaction! was used to publish booklets that Standard Sizes in stock for your new house! give a short summary of the county’s CUSTOM BUILT VINYL WINDOWS history. Te booklets were distributed during history presentations to fourth Jason Yoder Harley & Sarah Yoder Fax grade classes in LaGrange County. 574-536-7051 1-888-660-1128 or 574-825-7863 574-825-9581 Te SAHS will close its building Shop & Buggy Shed Thermo Pane Windows on November 1 and will reopen April Installation Available! 1, 2014. Tours may be scheduled while the building is closed by calling Janet We manufacture to your needs: BEFORE YOU BUY Schrock at 260-768-4637, Roberta • Single Hung • Double Hung Check our quality Markley at 260-768-4596 or Sharon • Slider • Basement • Casement and lower prices! Bowen at 260-768-4777. • Bay • Picture Window It will be worth your time. Te SAHS will meet on Monday, Do yourself a favor: take advantage Stop by and see our November 18, in the Farver School of the energy effcient vinyl windows! workplace showroom! building in Shipshewana. Doors will open at 6 pm. Te public is invited to attend. November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 53
Husking Contest by Jerry Hostetler Fast hands and fying husks were seen on a warm autumn day in early October at the Indiana State Hand Corn Husking Contest, held at the Craig Geyer farm near Bremen. for good health Participants in the timed contest husk corn from one row, throwing the ears Ashley Chupp into a horse-drawn wagon. Te corn is then weighed and inspected for excess husks. Tere are eight diferent male and female divisions covering youth Carpet • Ceramic Tile • Luxury Vinyl Tile through senior citizens. Laminate • Cork • Vinyl • Hardwood Taking the top spot in the men’s 7300 N 1000 W • Shipshewana • www.SouthwindFlooring.com • 260.768.4256 open division was Topeka’s own, Atlee Mon.- Thu. 8am - 6pm • Fri. 8am - 5pm • Sat. 8am - 3pm • Other times by appointment Lambright. Atlee fnished with 298.78 pounds of corn husked. Atlee’s broth- Come see our extensive stock of carpet & vinyl at affordable prices er, Duane Lambright, of Shipshewana placed second in the young men’s divi- High Quality Customer Service • Competitive Pricing sion by husking 261.06 pounds. Professional Installation & Free Estimates Te husking contest is held annu- ally the frst Saturday in October. Specializing in Residential & Commercial 54 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13
Westview Repeats As Wildlife Habitat Champion Westview successfully defended With four of the fve highest indi- are recent Indiana state champions its title as sunny skies and seasonal vidual scorers, coach Paul Baker’s War- with the Panthers capturing the state temperatures marked the ninth annual riors also had two other teams in the crown in 2010. LaGrange County 4-H/FFA Wildlife county’s top fve. Individual champion Te contest consists of four Habitat Evaluation competition in Kyle Gage led the Warriors followed components: a feld management plan early October at Dallas Lake Park. For- by Damon Hershberger, Jessica Castle in which students identify practices ty-eight youth from the three county and Jolene Bender. All three county that optimize the habitat for a specifc high schools participated in this year’s teams have been highly successful in animal, a wildlife challenge component event. It was the ffth consecutive statewide wildlife habitat education which tests the students’ overall wild- county title for the Warriors. events. Westview and Prairie Heights life knowledge, a photo identifcation of specifc animals, and a foods identi- fcation exercise that matches animals and their preferred food sources. Te county wildlife habitat pro- gram takes into account the shrinking number of youth and families asso- ciated with production agriculture and has been a popular supplement to traditional livestock and dairy judging events. It is also intended to stimulate interest in natural sciences such as Left to right: Jessica Castle, Jolene Bender, Damon Herschberger and overall individual Champion Kyle Gage. Photo Submitted ecology, zoology, biology, and veteri- nary science. Te comparatively medi- ocre performance of American youth on standardized science tests is well documented and it is believed this type of feld experience may motivate some youth to investigate these disciplines for future career options. Purdue Extension and county school educators were provided habitat interpretive assistance this year by Scott Beam, county parks naturalist, and 4-H volunteer Jim Gust. Did you know that Te Home- town Treasure is on Facebook? Check us out at www.facebook. com/TeHome- townTreasure or scan the QR code to the right! November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 55
Spotlight on 2014 by David Lane CALENDARS Advanced Indiana Nature Master Naturalist Gone Afeld am proud to preserve the right of [email protected] I My wife and I had an adventure the outdoorsmen, so that we can recently with some friends, traveling to Phone: (260) 768-7878 Fax: (260) 768-7068 continue to enjoy our lifestyle for the north country of Michigan. Tere, 8100 W US 20, Suite B generations to come. I have been nature has plenty of outdoor oppor- Shipshewana, IN 46565 extremely blessed with the opportuni- tunities. One was experiencing the ty to hunt, fsh and walk some of the bright and dull colors: ambers, reds and Available in most beautiful land that our country oranges as they blazed with brilliance as the season changes for the trees. has to ofer. Tis tradition was passed We also had a learning experience. select stores in the to me from my mother and father. I am It was about the cycle of life for salm- now getting the opportunity to pass the outdoor tradition on to others. I on. We experienced the sight of many Shipshewana area don’t think there is anything I enjoy female coho, sockeye, and steelhead salmon as they raced up the fast paced more than spending time with my family and friends outdoors. fow of the river to lay their eggs. Tis Eash Sales - 1205 N SR 5 E&S Sales - 1295 N SR 5 Good Heritage Books - 3650 N SR 5 Farmstead Inn and Conference Center Yoder’s Shipshewana Hardware for helpful people Hostetler’s Store - Morton St. & Main Riegsecker Marketplace Mia Bontrager J. Farvers Christian Books & Gifts - Big Red Barn 574-312-1349 All tents are white with solid white or cathedral window sidewalls. 56 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13
Spotlight ... cont. from previous Classifed Ad Form Mail To: Te Hometown Treasure P.O. Box 70, Shipshewana, IN 46565 is called spawning. Later the males Name ____________________________________________________ O come by to make their sperm deposit F F Iss. Address ___________________________________________________ I to fertilize the eggs. Te adult salm- C E on eventually die; their life cycle has City __________________________ St ________ Zip _____________ U Date No charge for name, ended. Phone ___________________________ address, & phone number S E Rct. Fishing was in the ‘spotlight’ too, as day two of our outdoor adventure produced some tasty perch that just flled the bucket. It was not quite enough for a great fsh story, but just enough for a nice meal. We got to see abundant wildlife: Write one word or number per box . Te cost is $6 if your ad fts in the boxes provided. birds, deer, and squirrels. We would Additional words can be included on a separate piece of paper and will cost 30¢ each. Please include payment or credit card information with your ad. We will not run ads without payment. You may also have liked the rare chance to see a bear, e-mail your ad and payment information to [email protected] or call 260.463.4901. but we were unable to do so, maybe DATE(S) TO RUN: Next Available _________________________ next time. Please charge my: Te campsite freplace was lit and we enjoyed our supper, cooked on ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ Expires: ___/___ an open fre pit. One menu included my recipe for ‘hogies.’ It consists of Signature ___________________________________________ 3-Digit Code ________ chopped-up potatoes, carrots, onions, Printed Name ________________________________________________________________ apples, sausage links, some seasoning, and butter. Tis gets wrapped up in aluminum foil and cooked over the fre for about an hour. Cooking time Medicare Part D depends on how hot your fre is. I fnd this to be a very tasty camp-out meal, especially when enjoyed out in nature’s Open Enrollment wonderland, the great outdoors. Our cabin, at night’s end, was flled October 15 - December 7 with many tales of enjoyable outdoor memories. We adventured through just a Call to schedule an small portion of nature in God’s beau- tiful county. What was planted in our appointment with a Come fnd Tommy at Topeka Pharmacy minds will never be forgotten. It will Come fnd Tommy at Topeka Pharmacy provide memories for years to come. Medicare Part D specialist. Priceless! Look carefully Look carefully throughout the store... throughout the store... Get away for a while. Have an Find one of the 15 Tiny Find one of the 15 Tiny Tommy’s hiding among Tommy’s hiding among adventure for yourself with the op- We will help you navigate the merchandise... the merchandise... portunities and experiences the land the Part D maze. Your entire purchase is Your entire purchase is 10% OFF provides to you. It just does something 10% OFF When you bring it to When you bring it to to a person. I highly recommend these the checkout! the checkout! types of activities for everyone. 101 N. Main St. SARA’S SARA’S SARA’S 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 57
West End Futsol Champs 2013est End Futsol Champs 2013 W TH GIRLS 7 -8 GRADE FUTSOL CHAMPIONS GIRLS 7 -8 GRADE - SECOND PLACE TH TH TH Sponsored by Millers Food & Drug Sponsored by McGladery 2nd 1st Back (left to right): Coach Jackie Lory, Chloe Lovell, Adrianna Wilson, Back (left to right): Cristina Montoya, Sammy Baczynski, Karley Alleshouse, Steph Lory and Coach Josi Miller. Front: Libby Martin, Lyndsey Bradley, and Allison Leszcynski. Front: Viviana Guzman, and Kathryn Jennings. and Gretchen Lewton. Te Arc of LaGrange County wishes to thank the LaGrange County Community for the wonderful support shown to the agency at the recent beneft auction, held at the Shipshewana Auction facility. Te winning combination of donors, buyers, volunteers, and those that provided supportive services was phenomenal. For the agency, its board, and those that organized the event the end result was both overwhelming and humbling. All proceeds have been placed in a restricted fund and a committee will be formed to work with the Arc Board in providing good stewardship of how and when these funds will be used. Again, we thank all people involved for placing their trust in Arc, its services, and what we stand for. Also, on behalf of our clients, both present and future, we say, \"thank-you\" for the expression of love that was evident by your presence and eforts at the auction. We cordially invite you to join us for The Client's Annual Christmas Program December 9, 2013 at the Shipshewana Town Center. The doors open at 5:00 pm with the program starting at 6:30 pm. See you there! 58 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13
BOYS 7 -8 GRADE FUTSOL CHAMPIONS BOYS 7 -8 GRADE - SECOND PLACE TH TH TH TH Sponsored by IU Health Shipshewana Sponsored by Shipshe Service 2nd 1st Back (left to right): Matthew Byler, Alex Sanchez, Aaron Conaster, and Back (left to right): Josh Hunter, Gage Yoder and Isaac Hunter. Front: Ryan Austin (AJ) Hostetler. Front: Luke Sharp, Zach Chastain and Gage Hicks. Barker, Braden Shafer, Tyler Mullet, and Hunter Klein. How to Enter: Entry forms can be found at the Red Wagon in the Davis Mercantile, on the third floor. We invite you to join us in building or Little Town of Gingerbread!. Entry forms need to accompany completed projects. All houses will be made of gingerbread, and decorated with the candy, frosting, etc. of your choice. Houses need to be on a base- 24”x24”, or no more than 576 square inches. We encourage children to be a part of the project. Be creative and have fun! Red Wagon reserves the right to refuse any/all projects. Ages <13 - entry fee- $5. Each completed project will receive a $5 gift card to Red Wagon. Ages 13-18 - entry fee- $10. Each completed project will receive $5 gift card to Red Wagon. Ages >18 - entry fee- $15. Each completed project will receive $5 gift card to Red Wagon. All three age groups will have one “Judge’s Choice” award given. Prizes to be determined. All projects will be eligible for one “Viewers Choice” award, to be awarded on December 27. Entries can be brought to Red Wagon on Monday, November 25 or Tuesday, November 26, from noon to 5. Entries can be picked up during the week of January 6, from 10am to 4pm. November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 59
West End Soccer Champs 2013est End Soccer Champs 2013 W TH TH GIRLS 5 -6 GRADE SOCCER CHAMPIONS GIRLS 5 -6 GRADE - SECOND PLACE TH TH Sponsored by Dave’s Landscaping Sponsored by The Hometown Treasure 2nd 1st Back (left to right): Coach Jeremy Jones holding Reminton Jones, McKenna Back (left to right): Coach Doug Hostetler, Krista Byler, Addie Martin, Chloe Shafer, Payton Myers, Denise Troyer, Kaitlin Britton, Taylor Davis and Bontrager, Allie Hillman, Hallie Mast, Mary Hostetler, Gloria Miller and Julianna Miller, Middle: Addison Baker, Jordan Miller, Hailee Caldwell and Kelsey Rich. Front: Jessa Owens, Addie Bender, Jodi Hostetler, Rochelle Payton Drake. Front: Ashley Mullett, Kathrine Stutzman, Morgan Hunter, Miller and Alexis Miller. Not pictured was Camille Pushman. Erika Miller and Payton Sanchez. Real Estate 1½ Story House plus Full Walk-Out Basement (Dave’s Lawnscaping Walk-Out Patio Area) For Sale 24’x40’ Barn (Insulated w/ 12’ x 14’ Lean) 24’x24’ .91 Acres Detached Westview Schools Garage (2011) Entire House Remodeled in 1999 Large Living Room with Fireplace (Woodburning Insert) Kitchen with Lambright Woodworking Cabinets Cathedral Ceiling with Skylight in Upstairs Hallway 6 Bedrooms (Possible 7) • 2 Baths • Den 2575 N SR 9 - PO Box 239 Library/Music Room • Laundry Room • Canned Goods Room LaGrange, IN 46761 Rod Lantz Central Heat & A/C (new in 1999) • Natural Gas [email protected] Sales Associate 260-463-2881 Offic e 260-463-7051 Fax (260) 463-6652 Cell 4755W US Hwy 20, LaGrange, IN 60 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13
BOYS 5 -6 GRADE SOCCER CHAMPIONS Where’s TH TH Sponsored by The Fast Lane Subway Second 1st Place? Sorry about the lack of photo for the boys 5th & 6th grade sec- ond place team. We weren’t fast enough to catch them after the game! If anyone has a photo of the team they can send us, we Back (left to right): Assistant Coach Jesse Ward, Blake Egli, Caleb Cory, Aus- would be happy tin Yoder, Takota Sharick, Micah Yoder and Coach Rich Cory. Front: Keegan to run it in a Kohlheim, Aiden Gingerich, Andrew Cupp, Colin Ward and Ben Byrkett. future issue. Jonsered Chainsaws For Professionals & Homeowners • Slim, compact design • Quick acceleration • Generous torque • Balanced & fexible 2260 Several new models to choose from! Receive a helmet 2172 or carry case Free with any model saw. Bontrager Engine Service LLC. Note: Bag-it & 260-768-3129 we still take trade-ins. Drag-it is gone, 3500 N 500 W • Shipshewana, IN 46565 • Mon. - Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 8-12 noon • Closed Sunday November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 61
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Restoration & Amsoil............................3 Ace Hardware of Topeka ...................Back Cover Heartland Farm & Pet Supply .........................2 Real Estate - Byler, Dan & Dawn ...................60 Arc of LaGrange County ................................58 Homestead Window and Door ......................21 Renew Hope Counseling, Inc ...........................6 Arrowhead Cleaning Service ..........................52 I Buy Houses ...................................................27 Rod Lantz, Realtor .........................................25 Beers, Mallers, Backs & Salin ........................P7 Keeping Tab$ ..................................................49 Shipshe Rental Center .....................................2 Blue Gate Restaurant & Bakery .....................46 Kukui’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice .........................43 Silver Lantern LLC, Te ...................................2 Bontrager Engine Service ........................43, 61 LaGwana Media ..............................................12 Silveus Ins. 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Miller .......................................................14 Midwest Eye Consultants ..............................61 Wana Night Out .............................................44 Fairview Missionary Church ...........................2 New Paris Tent Rental ....................................56 Weaver, Devon ..................................................7 Farmers State Bank ........................................54 Noble/LaGrange ChemDry ..............................7 West End Soccer ....................................... 50-51 Farmview Landscape Ctr. ................................9 On Site Auto ...................................................24 Yoder Insurance Agency, LLC. .......................25 Forks County Line ..........................................27 Parkview Physicians Group Yoder’s Shipshewana Hardware ....................P1 Frontline Auto Tech .......................................27 Dr. Yoder ................4 Dr. Coda ................. 30 Fry’s Repair Shop ...........................................21 Dr. Helmuth ........ 53 GOOD [email protected] DESIGN Phone: (260) 768-7878 | Fax: (260) 768-7068 8100 W US 20, Suite B | Shipshewana, IN 46565 You can afford good design! You could hand out 5,000 poorly designed brochures and get no orders. Or, you could hand out 1,000 brochures with a clear and interesting design and get a dozen orders. The difference is design. So unless your budget is zero, you can defnitely afford good design - see it as an investment, not an extra cost. Contact LaGwana Printing for all of your design and printing needs. Offering the Brands: “Your Feet Don’t Have to Hurt” 260.768.4049 240 N. Morton St. Shipshewana, IN 46565 We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee! If you don’t like your shoes for any reason, regardless of condition, return them within 30 days for an exchange or a full refund. Shoes that Feel Good 62 Te Hometown Treasure · November ‘13
Oklahoma! Te Westview Jr./Sr. High School changed the form of musical theatre. Music Department will present Rod- It is considered by many to be the frst gers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! on musical comedy to have a plot, musical November 8, 9 and 10. score and dances that were necessary Students have been hard at work ingredients to advance the story line. preparing for the performances Oklahoma! was the frst collabora- with rehearsals since the beginning tion between Richard Rodgers & Oscar of September. While all roles were Hammerstein II. determined by audition, many of these Oklahoma! was the frst musical students have experience from years of to have its entire score recorded, thus productions, and are very talented in creating the original cast album. both singing and acting. Oklahoma! won the Pulitzer Prize Te show is set in the Indian for drama in 1944. territory at the turn of the century Oklahoma! was the frst show cho- when cattlemen and farmers were reographed by Agnes de Mille. fghting over fences and water rights. Oklahoma! was the longest run- In the middle of that controversy are ning musical during its day. It held the two more rivalries. One between a record for 15 years, until it was taken cowboy called Curly and a hired hand over by My Fair Lady. named Jud, both in love with Laurey. Te music and lyrics have prov- Te second involves Ado Annie, Will en to be some of the best in musical and Ali Hakim, a trio that will provide theatre with songs that include, Oh many laughs. What a Beautiful Morning, Te Surrey Oklahoma! broke all box ofce with the Fringe on Top, People Will Say records when it opened in 1943, as the We’re in Love, I Can’t Say No, Oklahoma! frst musical to tell a story with music, and many more, making this a musical dance, and lyrics. Oklahoma! forever treat for all the family. Above: Sam Anderson as Laurey, being fought over by Curly and Jud. Left to right: Aaron Hooley (center) plays Ali Hakim and Jeanie Miller (left) and Erika Byler each play Gertie in two of the performances. Photos Submitted Dates: Friday, November 8 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, November 9 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, November 10 at 2:30 pm Tickets: $7 (may be purchased by calling Westview High School at 260- 768-4146). November ‘13 · Te Hometown Treasure 63
Appreciation DAYS NOVEMBER 1 & 2 2 Days Only! Friday 7 am - 5:30 pm • Saturday 7 am - 5 pm 20% OFF STOREWIDE Free Great time to buy Refreshments Christmas Gifts Hardware of Topeka 118 N. Main St. • Topeka, IN 46571 Across from Farmers State Bank 260-593-2212 Save 20% off the regular price of merchandise. Discount does not apply to power tools, sale merchandise or other merchandise that each participating store may designate. Offer available from November 1 through 2, 2013 only. Consumers must pay sales tax. Offer does not apply to phone orders. Offer void where prohibited. In-store restrictions may apply.
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