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Emergency Services FOR ALL EMERGENCIES CALL 911 LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department Sheriff: Jeff Campos County Jail: A: 0875 S. S.R. 9 Department Business Line: 463.7491 Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post P: 800.552.0976

Fire Chief: Larry Watson

LaGrange Fire Chief: Dave Elick Fire Business Line: 463.3139 Town Marshal: Richard Snyder Police Business Line: 463-7031

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U.S. Marshals Service Northern District of Indiana headquarters A: U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, 5400 Federal Plaza, Hammond P: 219.852.6776/574.236.8291 Fort Wayne Office: A: Federal Building, 1300 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne P: 423.4667/574.236.8291

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Fire Chief: Josh Watts Fire business Line: 367.2140 Parkview LaGrange County Emergency Medical Service EMS services in LaGrange County are provided through a partnership between Parkview LaGrange Hospital and LaGrange County to ensure residents have quick access to emergency medical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 911 for emergency medical assistance.

Shipshewana Fire Chief: Chad Miller Fire Business line: 768.4743 Town Marshal: Tom Fitch Police Business Line: 768.4310

Stroh Fire Chief: Tyler Terry Fire Business Line: 351.2092

Topeka Fire Chief: Stewart Bender Fire Business Line: 593.2883 Town Marshal: Stan Strater Police Business Line: 593.2822

Wolcottville Fire Chief: Kelly Landers Fire Business Line: 854.4545 Town Marshal: Ryan Kauffman Police Business Line: 854.2930

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CONTENTS EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNITIES

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COMMUNITIES

HOWE Howe at a Glance LaGrange County REMC Natural Gas: NIPSCO Phone: CenturyLink

Population: 807 Police: LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department

Education: Lakeland School Corporation

Fire: Howe Volunteer Fire Department Utilities: Electric: NIPSCO &

Attractions: Pigeon River Fish & Wildlife Area, Cedar Lake Golf Course Events: Indian Summer Days

Parks: Town Square Park, Pine Knob Park

Important Numbers & Addresses Police: 463.7491 Fire: 562.2618

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LAGRANGE Important Numbers & Addresses

LaGrange at a Glance Population: 2,715

Town Hall: A: 1201 N. Townline Road

Government: Town council, town manager, clerk-treasurer

Police: A: 1201 N. Townline Road P: 463.7031

Police: LaGrange Police Department

Fire: A: 1201 N. Townline Road P: 463.3139

Fire: LaGrange Fire Department

Post Office: A: 300 S. Detroit St. Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sa 9-11 a.m.

Library: LaGrange County Public Library A: 203 W. Spring St., Hours: M-Th 9 a.m.-8 p.m., F-Sa 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Utilities: Water and sewer provided by the city Natural Gas: NIPSCO Electric: NIPSCO, LaGrange County REMC Phone: CenturyLink

Education: Lakeland School Corporation Parks: Town park Health: Parkview LaGrange Hospital, LaGrange County Emergency Medical Service, Miller’s Merry Manor, Life Care Center of LaGrange Attractions: Maple Wood Nature Center Events: LaGrange County 4-H Fair, Gas & Steam Show, Corn School, Maple Syrup Days

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Meetings Town Council: 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. at Town Hall

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SHIPSHEWANA Shipshewana at a Glance Population: 684 Government: Town council, clerk-treasurer, town manager Police: Shipshewana Police Department Fire: Shipshewana Volunteer Fire Department

Utilities: Water, storm drainage and wastewater services are provided by the town Electric: NIPSCO & LaGrange County REMC Natural Gas: NIPSCO Phone: CenturyLink

Parks: Wolfe Park, Shipshewana Community Park Events: Mayfest, Shipshewana Quilt Festival, Antique Festival, Fall Crafters Fair, Ice Festival

Education: Westview School Corporation

Important Numbers & Addresses Town Hall: A: 345 N. Morton St. Police: A: 345 N. Morton St. P: 786.4310 Fire: A: 1100 N. Van Buren St. P: 768.4743 Post Office: A: 355 Main St. Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-noon, Sa 8-10 a.m.

Library: LaGrange County Public Library-Shipshewana Branch A: 250 Depot St. P: 768.7444 Hours: M-F 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sa 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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TOPEKA Topeka at a Glance Population:1,200 Government: Town council, town manager, clerk-treasurer Police: Topeka Police Department Fire: Topeka Volunteer Fire Department

Utilities: Water, storm drainage and wastewater services provided by the town Electric: NIPSCO & LaGrange County REMC Natural Gas: NIPSCO Phone: CenturyLink

Parks: East Park, West Park Events: Topeka/Honeyville Quilt Show

Education: Westview School Corporation

Important Numbers & Addresses Town Hall: P: 593.2300

Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 2-4 p.m., Sa 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Police: A: 101 S. Main St. P: 593.2822 Fire: A: 120 Crossfire P: 593.2883 Post Office: A: 129 E. Lake St.

Library: LaGrange County Public Library-Topeka Branch A: 133 N. Main St. P: 593.3030 Hours: M-F 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sa 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Meetings Town council: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 4 p.m. at Town Hall

WOLCOTTVILLE Important Numbers & Addresses Town Hall: A: 103 Myers St. P: 854.3151 Police: A: 103 W. Myers St. P: 854.2930

Wolcottville at a Glance Population: 1,015, split nearly evenly between LaGrange and Noble Counties Government: Town council, clerk-treasurer

Fire: A: 600 W. County Line Road

Police: Wolcottville Police Department

Post Office: A: 105 N. Main St. Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sa 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Fire: Johnson Township Volunteer Fire Department Utilities: Water, sewer and

garbage services are provided by the town Education: Lakeland School Corporation Parks: Taylor Park, Wolcott Park, Martin Park Events: Ribs @ Rogers, National Day of the Cowboy Attractions: Indian Lakes chain

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EVENTS

May Shipshewana Mayfest May 4, downtown Shipshewana Shipshewana MayFest kicks off with entertainment and food at the main tent all day long. Saturday morning features a benefit pancake and sausage breakfast, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and a 5K road run. Then at 10 a.m. is

the Grand Parade. After the parade, there will be buggy races, puppet shows, art awards, magic shows, kids’ games, a cornhole tournament, a garden tractor pull and, of course, a full day of food and entertainment in the main tent. The evening is capped off by concerts by two bands, and it’s free! All activities will be in downtown Shipshewana unless noted otherwise.

Howe Lions Club Community Wide Garage Sale May 4-5, Howe Community Center Friday, 9-5 p.m., Saturday, 9-noon Shipshewana Garage Sale May 11 Community Health Clinic Benefit Auction & Supper May 18, Michiana Event Center

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Events A large variety of baked goods, beautiful flowers, bicycles, handmade children’s toys and quilts all are for sale.

Topeka Spring Garage Sale May 18 Newbury Square Swap Meet May 19, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana Open from daylight to 1 p.m.

Annual Haiti Benefit Auction May 25-27, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana The Annual Haiti Benefit Auction raises funds for 13 different missions based in Haiti. There are lots of handmade items, such as bedrooms suites, dining tables, quilts and tools.

Memorial Day Extended Flea Market May 28, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana Memorial Service May 28, Riverside Cemetery, Howe

June 19th Annual Pumpkinvine Bike Ride June 16, Elkhart County Fairgrounds, 1746 C.R. 34, Goshen The 19th annual Pumpkinvine Bike Ride benefits the expansion of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. Bicycle on the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail and on county roads through the third-largest Amish community in the U.S. pumpkinvine.org Howe Lions Club Ice Cream Social and Band Concert June 16, Howe Town Square Newbury Square Swap Meet June 17, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana Open from daylight to 1 p.m.

Topeka/Honeyville Quilt Show & Sale June 19-22, Eden Worship Center, 400 S. C.R. 900W The 44rd annual Topeka/Honeyville Quilt Show and Sale has been, and still is one of the premier quilt shows in northeast Indiana. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and runs through June 22.

Shipshewana Quilt Festival June 20, Shipshewana The Shipshewana Quilt Festival is an award-winning four-day event with many activities including: lectures and workshops

by Moda Fabrics owner Mark Dunn and internationally recognized quilters including Kaye England, Pat Sloan and Jinny Beyer; educational school house; a shop hop; a quilt and vendor show; and many more activities throughout the county.

Pre-enrollment begins on March 1, 2018, and runs through June 9, 2018. On-site enrollment is available for some activities. Please see website for details, www.ShipshewanaQuiltFest.com.

Stroh Days June 29, Stroh A townwide celebration that includes a parade. Runs through Saturday.

Ribs @ Rogers June 30, David Rogers Memorial Park, 2355W 550S, Wolcottville Ribs @ Rogers is a professional and amateur BBQ competition hosted at David Rogers Memorial Park. The event opens at 12 noon, 1:00 Smoker Seminar, 2:00 music

by Second Wind, 2:30 judging begins, 3:30 tasting tickets go on sale, $1 each.

Pork, Ribs, Brisket, Chicken and Live Music. $1 samples until they’re gone. For more information, call 260.854.2225.

LaGrange County 4-H Fair

July Independence Day Extended Flea Market July 2-5, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana LaGrange County 4-H Fair July 14, 1030 E. C.R. 075N, LaGrange Concerts, rides, games, rodeo, motocross, truck pulls, Little Miss & Mister, talent show, petting zoo, juggler, stingray encounter, butterfly encounter, parade, pony races, all new kids zone and 4-H exhibits. lc4hf.com.

Old Fashion Farm Day July 27-28, Merve Yoder Farm, 6450W 275N, Shipshewana Demonstrations of by-gone equipment and activity all day plus exhibits on display along with old fashion fun for the children.

Amishland & Lakes July 28-29, Lakeland High School, 805 E. C.R. 075N, LaGrange Amishland and Lakes is a bike tour of the Amish countryside and lakes of northeast Indiana.

Routes range from 22 to 100 miles, offering smooth, quiet roads, where buggies are numerous and cars are few.

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Events August LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity 23rd Annual Benefit Auction Aug. 3, Shipshewana Misc. & Auction Barn, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana This one-day event includes an auction of handmade furniture and quilts, antiques, tools, gift certificates, an Amish buggy and miscellaneous items. Food items include a haystack supper, sandwich line, homemade ice cream, bake sale, fried pies and 4-H beef and pork.

Shipshewana Antique Festival Aug. 4, Farmstead Expo Barn & Event Pavilion, 368 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana Bring the family and find a treasure at the Shipshewana Antique Festival. Shop quality dealers who set up inside and

outside, selling antiques, jewelry, vintage items, collectibles, furniture, up-cycled products, glassware, toys and more.

Newbury Square Swap Meet Aug. 5, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana Open from daylight to 1 p.m.

37th Annual Antique Farm Power Steam & Gas Show Aug. 9-11, LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1030 E. C.R. 075N, LaGrange This year’s event will feature Massey Harris tractors and farm equipment. There will be steam engines, antique tractors, gas engines, antique farm machinery, sawmills, arts and crafts, large flea market, trading post, camping, food and more.

Ride for a Reason Aug. 25, Community Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 660 S. Van

Buren St., Shipshewana Ride for a Reason started as a challenge for four cyclists to ride from Shipshewana to Fremont, Ohio, in a single day, and has now turned into a full-fledged fundraising ride to help provide vital nutrition to malnourished kids around the world. All proceeds will be donated to Orphan Nutrition Sponsorship. Starts at 7 a.m.

David Rogers Country Fair & National Day of the Cowboy Aug. 25, 0505 W. C.R. 770S, Wolcottville Celebrate living history at David Rogers Memorial Park and log cabin village. Cost is $2 per person. davidrogersdays.org.

September Labor Day Extended Flea Market September 3-6, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana Indian Summer Days Sept. 14-15, Howe Town Square Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale & Quilt Auction Sept. 21, Elkhart Co. 4-H Fairgrounds, 17746-D C.R. 34, Goshen Browse tents filled with crafts, housewares plus homemade pies, breads, cheeses, sausages and other goodies. Come join the festivities and bring your family and friends, and help raise money for those suffering from natural disasters. You may help by bidding generously, donating new and gently used items and enjoy all the delicious variety of foods. Admission is free.

Newbury Square Swap Meet Sept. 16, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana open from daylight to 1 p.m.

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Events Last Flea Market Day Sept. 26

November

October Corn School Oct. 2-6, downtown LaGrange Fall Crafters Fair Oct. 6, downtown Shipshewana The free festival will include crafters, entertainers and musicians.

Shipshewana Across the Road Indoor Marketplace Oct. 5, Farmstead Expo Barn, 368 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana The indoor marketplace offers the “best of Shipshewana” where shoppers will find unique items you won’t find anywhere else.

Shipshewana’s Gift of Lights Drive-Thru Details to be announced.

Light Parade & Town Christmas Tree Lighting Nov. 10 Details to be announced.

Chocolate Day Nov. 17, Shipshewana Purchase your one-of-a-kind chocolate box at Aunt Millie’s Candy & Nuts inside the Davis Mercantile, 255 Main St., Shipshewana. Then stroll through town collecting chocolate confections to fill your box.

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Shipshewana Ice Festival Dec. 27-29, Shipshewana 11th annual Shipshewana Ice Festival. Continues through Dec. 29. Includes an ice carving competition and chili cook-off. Visitors can purchase a collector’s pin, designed each year by a Westview High School student, which entitles the holder to free admission to the chili cook-off and discounts throughout town for the entire month of January 2019.

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Residential, call Michelle Hutchins (260) 438-7743 Contractors, call Kurt Crowel (219) 406-1194

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PARKS & RECREATION County Parks Dallas Lake Park 0505 W. C.R. 700S, Wolcottville The park takes in 145 acres on the south shore of Dallas Lake.

The beach is staffed by lifeguards in the summer. Enjoy a wetland observation deck for wildlife and bird watching. A lodge is available for group rental. Admission is $5 per car. Park office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 854.2225. Amenities: playground, picnic, hiking, swimming, wetland, grassy area David Rogers Memorial Park 2355 W. C.R. 550S, Wolcottville Most notable for its authentic pioneer log homes relocated to the park, it also features four cab-

ins and a barn. It is the gravesite and memorial for pioneer philanthropist Dr. David Rogers. The David Rogers Days Pioneer Living History Festival takes place on the fourth weekend of August, celebrating the work and play of 1845.

Website: davidrogersdays.org Amenities: picnic, grassy area

Delt Church Park 6455 S. C.R. 200W, Wolcottville Bordered by the Little Elkhart River, this park contains 119 acres with three oak timber picnic pavilions available for group reservations. On one side of a grass playing field is the MegaTower Playground, a disabled-accessible facility with zones divided for children 2-5 years and 5-12 years.

Throughout the park is a disc golf course. There are wooded hiking trails and a restored prairie. Pic-

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nic tables and grills are provided.

Amenities: playground, picnic, hiking, wetlands, grassy area, disc golf

Duff Nature Preserve Bloomfield Township, near Cedar Lake area of Howe 25 acres of wildlife and natural woodland Maple Wood Nature Center 4550 E. C.R. 100S, LaGrange Northern hardwood forest, wooded swamp and wet prairie can be enjoyed on miles of hiking trails. Excellent habitat for wildflowers, birds and trees. Maple syrup season is celebrated on the third weekend of March with Maple Syrup Days. Hours: Wed. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Sundays in July). For more information call 463.4022. Amenities: picnic, hiking, wetlands Pine Knob Park 2825 E. S.R. 120, Howe The park has more than 200 acres of oaks, pines, soft maples, high quality marsh and Meteer Lake. Special facilities are provided for hunters and fishermen.

There are field archery targets and a wooded 3-D archery trail with life-sized game targets.

3-D trail fees are $5. Trails and a fishing dock are accessible. Picnic tables and grills are provided. A program center is available for rental. For more information, call 854.2225. Amenities: picnic, hiking, wetlands Scott Mill Park 6780 N. C.R. 675W, LaGrange The site of the former grist mill for the town of Scott. Through a covered bridge, visitors can access a 100-acre wooded island along the Pigeon River. A timber picnic pavilion is available for

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group reservations. Amenities: picnic, hiking, wetlands, fishing

County Beaches Atwood Lake Beach C.R. 700S on the north side of Atwood Lake Fishing info: Redear sunfish, bluegilll, largemouth bass. Public access location: southwest shore off C.R. 745S Public access facilities: No restroom, no disabled access, gravel parking, hitching post and concrete ramp.

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LaGrange Town Park On Factory Street on the northwest side of LaGrange.

Town Square Park In the center of the town of Howe, Town Square Park is the site of many community events.

The Courthouse Gazebo Was erected on the lawn of the LaGrange County Courthouse and is available from 8 a.m.-10

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Cedar Lake Beach East of Howe at C.R. 325E and C.R. 600N and across from Cedar Lake Golf Course Shipshewana Lake Beach East side of Shipshewana Lake Amenities: Picnic tables, playground Wall Lake Beach North of S.R. 120 at C.R. 600N, Howe Fish for crappie, bluegill, redear, largemouth bass, perch and Northern pike. Wall Lake’s swimming area is part of the LaGrange County public parks system. It is open from 8 a.m. to sunset.

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Lima Elevator celebrates 100 years in business Lima Elevator Company in Howe has been able to flourish for 100 years and become a community institution.

In its time, Howe has seen businesses come and go. Grocery and hardware stores that once thrived here are now just pages in Howe’s history. But the Lima Elevator Company continues to serve area farmers as it has done since it was founded in 1918, growing from a simple feed mill into a full-fledged agribusiness. These days, the Howe operation does millions of dollars of business a year and has more than a dozen full-time employees.

The company’s story is simple. W.G. Switzer, the mill’s owner, wanted to expand his operation in 1918 but didn’t have the cash on hand to make that happen. So Switzer turned to the people he knew best, his customers, with a business proposal offering them a share in the business in return for annual dividends.

The Lima Elevator is still a shareholder-owned business and has remained a vital part of the Howe community.

Dave Pagels, the general manager of the company, said as farmers grew and adapted to new techniques, the businesses that served them had to grow and adapt.

“So the businesses that chose not to grow faded out,” Pagels explained. “Those who chose to grow and adapt with the new times survived.”

The elevator, like the farms and farmers it serves, grew with the times. In addition to its mill, Lima Elevator now offers a full-line of ag chemicals and spraying services.

Pagels points out LaGrange County’s large Amish population means the elevator has to make sure it meets their unique needs too. One important service Lima Elevator provides to its Amish customers is delivering products like feed directly to their farms, both large and small orders.

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Parks & Recreation p.m. daily. Reservations are made through the auditor’s office at 499-6310. (Alcoholic beverages prohibited.)

Mongo Mongo Town Park C.R. 780E, one block south of S.R. 3 The Mongo Community Association opened Mongo Town Park in 2009.

Ontario Ontario Town Park In the center of town Is the site of church and community events.

Shipshewana Wolfe Park Morton Street, next to Wolfe Community Building Amenities: playground, baseball diamonds

Shipshewana Community Soccer Fields 790 E. Middlebury St. Home to the West End Soccer League.

Topeka East Park East side of town West Park West side of town A Little League ball field is on West Lake Street, across from West Park.

Wolcottville Taylor Park South side of town on S.R. 9 Wolcott Park S.R. 9 on the north edge of Wolcottville.

Martin Park West side of town

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Recreation LaGrange Maple Wood Nature Center Features displays of plants and animals of the area. The nature preserve is open to the public for nature walks and other outdoor activities. Nature programs are held there throughout the year.

The center can be reached at 463.4022.

Mongo Pigeon River State Fish and Wildlife Area Provides a place for fishing, hunting, trapping and wildlife viewing. It is an 11,500-acre site that includes three reservoirs and land along the Pigeon River.

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Wolcottville Dallas Lake Park Offers a public beach and fishing area. The woods and surrounding marsh are excellent for bird watching.

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Natural Resources LaGrange County is predominantly an agricultural community, with more than 70 percent of its land used for crops, pasture or hay. Cropland use varies throughout the county. Because the county has a large number of dairy operations and a large Amish population, much of the land is in hay or pasture. Corn, soybeans and wheat are the major crops. LaGrange County has a number of organic farms producing organic dairy products, chickens and eggs. LaGrange County also has more than 16,000 acres of woodlands and 15,000 acres of wetlands. The Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area, maintained by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, provides more than 11,700 acres of land for fishing, hunting and other recreational activities.

County, state and federal agencies are available to assist farmers and other landowners of the county.

Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station A: 4250 E. C.R. 400N, Howe P: 562.3855 Farm Service Agency A: 910 S. Detroit St., LaGrange P: 463.3166

County Executive Director — Tom Saggars Farm Loan Manager — Amanda Borne

Farm Credit Mid-America A: 50 N. C.R. 250W, LaGrange P: 463.3233 Fawn River State Fish Hatchery A: 6889 N. S.R. 327, Orland P: 829.6241

Indiana Conservation Officers — Rodney Clear and Jim

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District 2 headquarters: A: 1353 S. Governors Drive, Columbia City P: 244.3720

Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife A: 517 N. Warren Road, Huntington P: 468.2515 DNR customer service, 317.232.4200 District 3 wildlife biologist — Jason Wade

Lagrange County Farm Bureau Inc. A: 919 S. Detroit St., LaGrange, P: 463.7184 W: infarmbureau.org President — John Reffett

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County education and outreach coordinator — Joetta Reffett Regional manager — Susan Lawrence

Lagrange County Purdue Extension Services A: LaGrange County Annex Building,114 W. Michigan St., Suite 10, LaGrange P: 499.6334

County Extension director, Extension educator, agriculture and natural resources — Steve Engleking Extension educator, health and human services — Brittney Schori Community Wellness coordinator — Debra Pontecorvo Office manager —Tammy Jackson Office secretary — Vicki Gilliland

Lagrange County Soil & Water Conservation District A: 910 S. Detroit St., LaGrange, 463.3471, ext. 3

District manager — Martin Franke Board members — Bob Cart, Scott Beecher, R.D. Wolheter, Monroe Raber, Gary Myers

Pigeon River State Fish And Wildlife Area-Mongo Headquarters A: 8310 E. C.R. 300N P: 367-2164

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EDUCATION Lakeland School Corporation Website: www.lakelandlakers. org District: LaGrange, Howe, Wolcottville and surrounding areas

Lima-Brighton Elementary (K-5) Address: 201 Market St., Howe Phone: 499.2440 Principal: Traci Blaize Parkside Elementary (K-5) Address: 1 LeMaster Circle, LaGrange Phone: 499.2430 Principal: Susan Mueller Wolcott Mills Elementary (K-5) Address: 108 Meyers St., Wolcottville Phone: 499.2450 Principal: Vanessa Wyss Lakeland Middle School (6-8) Address: 1055 E. C.R. 75N, LaGrange Phone: 499.2480 Principal: Brad Targgart Lakeland High School (9-12) Address: 0805 E. C.R. 75N, LaGrange Phone: 499.2470 Principal: Robert Albaugh

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Education Prairie Heights Community School Corporation

Website: ph.k12.in.us.

District: Hudson, Stroh, Flint, Mongo, Orland, Helmer, Salem Center, South Milford and rural LaGrange. It also serves Milgrove, Jackson and Salem townships of Steuben County.

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Prairie Heights Elementary School (K-4) Address: 455 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange Phone: 351.3214 Principal: Alecia Pfefferkorn Prairie Heights Middle School (5-8) Address: 395 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange Phone: 351.3214 Principal: Andy Arndt Prairie Heights High School (9-12) Address: 245 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange Phone: 351.3214 Principal: Jeremy Swander

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Education Westview School Corporation Website: westview.k12.in.us.

District: Topeka, Shipshewana and surrounding areas.

Meadowview Elementary School (K-4) Address: 7950 W. C.R. 050S, Shipshewana Phone: 768.7702 Principal: Toni Whitney

Westview Elementary School (5-6) Address: 1715 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka Phone: 768.7717 Principal: Juli Leeper

Westview Jr./Sr. High School (7-12) Address: 1635 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka Phone: 768.4146 Senior High Principal: Rich Cory Junior High Principal: Randy Miller

Shipshewana-Scott Elementary School (K-4) Address: 325 W. Middlebury St., Shipshewana Phone: 768.4158 Principal: Ian Zuercher Topeka Elementary School (K-4) Address: 138 School St., Topeka Phone: 593.2897 Principal: Becky Siegel

Howe Military Academy The Howe Military Academy in Howe has been in operation since 1884. The school is affiliated with the U.S. Army’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program.

It is a private boarding school for grades 7-12 that is affiliated with the Episcopal Church. A board of trustees with members from throughout the nation governs the Howe Military Academy.

Administration: Howe Military Academy, 5575 N. S.R. 9, Howe, 562.2131 Superintendent: Col. (Ret.) James Benson Headmaster: Angela Lehmer Director of admission: Marisue Barton

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GOVERNMENT Contact Information COURTHOUSE HOURS Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

ASSESSOR — Pat Monroe A: County Office Building P: 499.6318 AUDITOR — Kay Myers A: County Office Building P: 499.6310 CLERK — Bonnie Brown A: Courthouse P: 499.6372 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS — Members: Terry Martin, Larry Miller and Dennis Kratz A: County Office Building

CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE — J. Scott VanDerbeck A: LaGrange County Courthouse CORONER — Ken Myers A: LaGrange County EMS P: 463.9493 COUNTY COUNCIL — Members: Charles Ashcraft, George Bachman, Harold Gingerich, Peter Cook, Jeff Brill, Steve McKowen and Mike Strawser A: County Office Building P: 463.6314 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY — Greg Kenner A: County Office Building P: 499.6326 RECORDER — Jennifer McBride A: County Office Building P: 499.6320

Important County Government Addresses LaGrange County Office Building: 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange LaGrange County Courthouse: 105 N. Detroit St., LaGrange LaGrange County Annex Building: 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange LaGrange County Jail: 0875 S. S.R. 9, LaGrange LaGrange County EMS: 207 N. Townline Road, LaGrange

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Lakes Council The LaGrange County Lakes Council is a membership group for people interested in the present and future welfare of the lakes and watersheds in LaGrange County.

Board meetings are on the fourth Thursday of each month (except November and December) at 6 p.m. in the LaGrange County Annex Building at 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. The public is invited to attend. To contact the lakes council, go to lagrangelakes.org.

The council and its programs are governed by a board of directors made up of representatives of many of the populated lakes in the county.

These lakes have DNR public access sites in LaGrange County: • Adams Lake • Aldrich Lake • Appleman Lake • Atwood Lake • Beaver Dam Lake • Big Long Lake • Big Turkey Lake • Cass Lake • Cedar Lake • Emma Lake • Fish Lake • Little Turkey Lake • Messick Lake

• Meteer Lake • Mongo Mill Pond • Nasby Dam • Oliver Lake • Ontario Mill Pond • Pigeon River (several sites along river, including dams) • Pretty Lake • Shipshewana Lake (2) • Stone Lake • Troxel Lake • Wall Lake • Westler Lake • Witmer Lake

Officers President: Bob Hedges, Wall Lake Vice President: Steve Scott-Welty, North Twin Treasurer: Meredith Cameron, Oliver Secretary at-large: Miriam Carnahan, Cedar-Duff

Access Sites LaGrange County is home to more than 70 public freshwater lakes, as classified by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Opportunities to access the lakes for recreational activities, including fishing, are made available through public access sites operated by the DNR and through private access.

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Business owner finds accidental time capsule in LaGrange building’s attic LaGrange business owner Erik Pearson was remodeling a building at 204 N. Detroit St. in LaGrange for a new rental hall when he discovered a small attic space hiding behind an old drop ceiling.

While digging around in that attic, Pearson discovered a sort of accidental time capsule, a collection of old items that somehow became lost to time.

Among the items was an old fashion beaver-pelt top hat in fairly good condition. The hat is part of more than a couple of dozen of items Pearson found in the space.

Pearson has owned the structures for more than ten years now and only recently decided

to remodel them. The smaller of the two buildings, a small CapeCod style structure, has had a long and colorful business history in LaGrange, said LaGrange County Historian Bryan McCoy, president of the LaGrange County Historical Society.

The buildings were both constructed by LaGrange businessman and early entrepreneur Samuel Ruick, and McCoy said the small structure played home to many businesses in its lifetime.

Pearson also found a collection of portraits of the Ruick family, portraits Pearson believes date back to the late 1880s based upon the size and style of frames holding those photo-

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The Ruick family was one of LaGrange’s oldest, and Samuel Ruick was one of LaGrange’s most successful businessmen, he explained.

One building south of Pearson’s property, the old LaGrange theater, was once home to Ruick’s opera house, McCoy said. Ruick built dozens of buildings in LaGrange, both commercial properties and homes.

Pearson found items that gave him a glimpse into the building’s past. The building was at one time likely a hat store, a shoe store and the home to a 1910 bill posting business. Pearson uncovered dozens of letters from Chicago, Cleveland and New York advertising agencies instructing Ruick’s to post printed advertisements for a variety of products in and around LaGrange. The letters date from the early 1910s through 1914.

Several 1912 conversations involve placing ads around LaGrange for Wrigley’s Spearmint Gum. One letter was signed with William Wrigley’s signature, the founder of the company that makes Wrigley’s gum.

Ruick even built a LaGrange hotel that bore his name and stood in LaGrange until about 1960. In addition to the top hat, letters and the family photos, Pearson found two more hats – two men’s bowler hats in mint condition. The hats would have been worn at the turn of the century. He also found a shoehorn engraved with a LaGrange shoe store address and what appear to be display racks for hats and other small items – a lady’s belt buckle, eyeglasses, and perhaps a couple of pieces of furniture from a child’s dollhouse.

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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES American Red Cross 484.9336 The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Assistance is provided to all in need because of a disaster. Blood services are provided through voluntary donations to meet requirements for whole blood and its components wherever the need exists. The program functions through a network of fixed centers and mobile collection sites. It also provides educational programs related to health and safety and disaster assistance. For more information, call the LaGrange unit of the American Red Cross at 484-9336.

Arc Opportunities of LaGrange County 0235 W. C.R. 300N, Howe 463.2653 arcopportunities.org Arc Opportunities of LaGrange County is a nonprofit organization that serves all developmentally disabled clients residing in LaGrange County at no cost. It provides all transportation to and from the program. The clients served include homebounders and adults who range in age from teenagers through 70 years of age and above. It offers employment for those with disabilities such as sheltered workshops and community-based sheltered employment. For more information, contact Deb Seman, chief executive officer, at 463.2653.

Ark Paws and Claws Used Bookstore raises money for the Ark Animal Sanctuary, the LaGrange County animal shelter.

The bookstore has thousands of fiction and nonfiction books, puzzles, CDs, VHS tapes, audio books, etc. Ark also operates a book booth at the Shipshewana Flea Market.

Clothes and Food Basket of LaGrange County 413 S. Railroad St., LaGrange M & Th 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

463.7974 Clothes and Food Basket of LaGrange County is a nonprofit organization that offers emergency assistance of food and clothing to eligible residents of LaGrange County. It is run entirely by volunteers and is operated

and maintained by donations.

Brightpoint Main Office: 423.3546 or 800.589.3506 Brightpoint is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to removing the causes and conditions of poverty in northeast Indiana. Brightpoint uses state, federal, local and private resources to improve the quality of life for low-income citizens. Brightpoint offers assistance with child care costs, education, family development, food, housing and utilities at no cost to clients.

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Health & Human Services Compassion Pregnancy Center provides free and confidential services to women of all ages in LaGrange and Steuben counties.

It provides pregnancy tests with consultations, abstinence support, prenatal classes and courses, adoption referrals and community referrals and resources.

For immediate assistance, call the national hotline at 800.395.4357.

For information, call the office at 463.8700. Safe Haven’s emergency crisis line in LaGrange County is 866.463.3400.

First Steps Northeast Indiana Central Office: 866.725.2398 indianafirststeps.org First Steps is a family-centered, coordinated system that serves children from birth to age 3 who have disabilities and/or who are developmentally vulnerable. It supports families by connecting them with a variety of services and professionals.

Elijah Haven Crisis Intervention Center Inc. 463.8700 elijahhaven.org Elijah Haven is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services for all people who have been affected by domestic violence and to advocate violence-free living. It offers a 24-hour crisis line, emergency safe shelter, crisis counseling, emergency transportation and domestic violence education.

Fremont Community SchoolHead Start LaGrange Center 495.4775 A federally funded program for preschoolers ages 3 1/2 to 5, it serves LaGrange families through the Fremont Community Schools

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LaGrange County Council on Aging 410 E. Central Ave., LaGrange 463.4161 lagrangecoa.org The LaGrange County Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization that provides services and resources to improve the quality of life for the senior citizens of LaGrange County. The agency provides a number of services designed to assist in keeping individuals independent. It is the home of LaGrange County public transportation. For more information, contact Cheri Perkins, director, at 463.4161.

LaGrange County Department of Child Services 122 N. Detroit St., LaGrange Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

463.3451 It provides child welfare assistance to residents in LaGrange County through adoptions, child protective services, foster homes and day care licensing. For more information, contact Kate Stephenson, director, at 463.3451.

LaGrange County Division of Family Resources 826 N. Detroit St., LaGrange 800.403.0864 The LaGrange County Division of Family Resources is a county office of the state social service agency that provides temporary public assistance to needy families through food stamps, HIP, Medicaid, TANF and Hoosier Healthwise insurance. Assistance with employment services also is available.

LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity 109 E. Central St., LaGrange 463.8519 lagrangehabitat.org

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Health & Human Services The mission of LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity is “building houses in partnership with God’s people in need.” Three types of partnerships are offered for families in LaGrange County: building new homes, remodeling previously owned homes and maintenance for existing homes.

Families who wish to qualify must fulfill three requirements: show housing need, meet income guidelines, be willing to participate by providing “sweat-equity” hours with the organization.

LaGrange County Health Department 304 N. Townline Road, LaGrange Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

499.4182 The LaGrange County Health Department was formed to protect, promote, maintain and improve the health and quality of life for LaGrange County citizens and visitors through a responsive, well-managed and organized community effort. A board of directors oversees the activities of the department, based at. LaGrange County Health Officer Dr. Tony Pechin, M.D., may be reached at 768.7295. The LaGrange County Health Department employees offer a wide range of public health services through partnerships with the county, state and federal agencies. The department’s programs and services include health surveillance, health protection programs, preventive services and public records. The office is staffed by Dr. Alfredo Garcia, Ph.D., administrator and septic inspector; Jarod Nisley, food inspector; Kelly Bills, office manager, vital records and registrar; Deb Grossman and Joie Freeze, public health nurse; Michelle Tennant, assistant nurse and WIC coordinator; Shantell Gyovai, assistant nurse; and LouAnn

Sherck, data entry coordinator.

Life Care Center of LaGrange Life Care Center of LaGrange provides a number of assisted living, skilled care services for its clients, the citizens of LaGrange County. The facility is on old S.R. 9, across from Lakeland High School. For more information, call 463.7445 or visit lifecarecenteroflagrange.com.

Miller’s Merry Manor 787 N. Detroit St., LaGrange 463.2172 millersmerrymanor.com/locations/lagrange.

Miller’s Merry Manor provides 24-hour assisted living, skilled care for citizens of LaGrange County. It provides a number of inpatient and outpatient care options.

Northeastern Center 463.7144

necmh.org The Northeastern Center is a private, nonprofit mental health office that serves all residents of LaGrange County and other surrounding counties. Its mission is to promote good health by providing education, consultation and participatory planning for the betterment of the community. It offers a number of programs in counseling for both inpatients and outpatients by psychiatrists, social workers and mental health workers. Fees for services depend on the type and length of services and the academic degree of the person providing the services.

Parkview LaGrange County Emergency Medical Services 463.9000 EMS services in LaGrange County are provided through a partnership between Parkview LaGrange Hospital and LaGrange

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Health & Human Services

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Call 911 for emergency medical assistance. Community Health Improvement Parkview LaGrange also offers a robust program of free and low-cost community health and wellness programs throughout the year. Programs include financial assistance, Community Health Improvement initiatives, primary health care and access, health screening and

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Pontecorvo, regional program coordinator, at tobaccofreelgrstb@ outlook.com, or call the Indiana Quit Line at 800.QUIT.NOW.

Tobacco-Free Northeast Indiana The mission of Tobacco-Free Northeast Indiana is to reduce tobacco use in LaGrange and Steuben counties through education, prevention and cessation.

The organization also works in conjunction with the Indiana Tobacco Quitline, a free phonebased counseling service that helps Indiana smokers quit. For more information, contact Debbie

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) 304 N. Townline Road, Suite 1, LaGrange 499.4182 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a supplementary food and education program directed to improve the health and nutrition of women and children. For an appointment, call 499.4182.

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COMMUNITY GROUPS American Legion Post 215

David Arrington, post commander 100 Industrial Parkway, LaGrange 463.4172

American Legion Auxiliary (215)

Cathy Hefty, Lake City Bank treasurer, Ervin Miller, E&S Wood Creations, secretary

LaGrange County Historical Society

Shirley Helmuth, president, 463.4172

Bryan McCoy, president 463.3763, cell 260.350.8561

Sons of the American Legion (Post 215)

LaGrange County Lakes Council

Kyle Orlinger, commander, 463.4172

American Legion Riders

Nick Skaggs, director, 463.4172

Bar Association of LaGrange County Travis Glick, president, 499.6326

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana

Call Fort Wayne office at 456.1600

Cultural Arts Council of LaGrange County

P.O. Box 86, 111 W. Spring St., Suite 8, LaGrange lagrangecountylakescouncil.org 499.5253 Bob Hedges, president;

Northeast Indiana Steam and Gas Association neisaga.com

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) 925.0917

Topeka Area Historical Society

Harold Gingerich, president 260.499.0126, topekahistoricalsociety.com

United Fund of LaGrange County

Mimi Wismer, director, 463.8040; Jeff Campos, president; Harold Gingerich, vice president; Cathy Hefty, treasurer/secretary

Lions Clubs

Howe Jeff Schrader, president, 562.3367 South Milford R. D. Wolheter, contact person, 351.3581 Stroh Steve Hamilton, contact person, 351.4232 Wolcottville Robert Lewis, contact person, 215.1356

593.2371

Daughters of the American Revolution

Deb Muntz, contact person, 463.3232

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Families for Freedom

Sara Fisher, contact, 260.318.2000

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Octavia Yoder, president

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Friends of the LaGrange County Library

Rober Waltz, president Mareen Barton, vice president

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Beth Sherman, executive director Jennifer Novak, administrative assistant 901 S. Detroit St., LaGrange 463.2443 Kerry Sprunger, Farmers State Bank, president Jordi Disler, Parkview LaGrange Hospital, vice president

260-593-2769 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 8-1

Lulu Carney, president Margaret Radle, treasurer

LaGrange County Chamber of Commerce

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Community Groups LaGrange County Purdue Cooperative Extension Service

Contact LaGrange County Extension Office County Office Building, Suite 10, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, 499.6334 Steve Engleking, executive director, Extension educator, agriculture and natural resources Brittney Schori, Extension educator, health and human services Debra Pontecorvo, wellness coordinator Tammy Jackson, office manager Vicki Gilliland, office secretary

LaGrange County Extension Homemakers COUNTY OFFICERS Mary Beth Lemings, president Carla Whitock, vice president

LOCAL EXTENSION CLUBS Greenfield Mills Noreta Bergstom, president Newbury Alverna Carpenter, president Plato Lisa Hochstetler, president PURDUE EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER Karen Weiland, president

Shipshewana Area Historical Society 760 S. Van Buren St. Shipshewana

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AREA CHURCHES Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor Larry Anglemyer

Apostolic

LaGrange Baptist

Abundant Grace 4073 N. S.R. 3, Howe Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Pastor Brent Gilliland

1370 N. S.R. 9 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Pastor Jeff Farnham

Apostolic Lighthouse Tabernacle

Liberty Freewill Baptist

950 W. U.S. 20, LaGrange Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., 6 p.m.

Pastor Robert W. Yenna

2900 E. C.R. 1150N, Wolcottville Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Pastor Billy Fields

Lighthouse Baptist Fellowship

Baptist

East Spring Street, LaGrange Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Charity United Baptist Corner of C.R. 100S and C.R. 900E, LaGrange Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Pastor Ben Brown

Mount Calvary United Baptist

Community Baptist

New Freedom Baptist

Northwest of South Milford on C.R. 700S Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Pastor Carl Ritchie

Crossroads Baptist Church 8975W 250N Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Pastor Mark W. Suever

First Baptist — Topeka 104 North St., Topeka Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Rev. Mark Campbell

Main St., Stroh Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Pastor Willie Collins 300 N. Sycamore St., LaGrange Rev. Wade Sturdivant

South Milford Independent Baptist 8043E 750S Adams Lake Pastor Earl Bolen Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Stroh United Baptist Sunday Service: 11 a.m.

Pastor Oley Smith

Zion United Baptist Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Brethren Brighton Chapel 5445 N. S.R. 3, Howe Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Rustin Krapfl

St. Joseph’s 100 E. U.S. 20, LaGrange Sunday Mass: English at 10 a.m., Spanish at 12:30 p.m.

Father J. Steele, CSC

Frurip-May Funeral Home

First Baptist — Wolcottville 116 N. Main St., Wolcottville Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Keith Perry

Five Corner Baptist Two miles north of Wolcottville on S.R. 9.

Pastor Clarence Combs Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Helmer Independent Baptist C.R. 766S, Helmer Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Pastor Rick Davis

Hilltop Baptist Church 880 Kelly St., Rome City

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Area Churches St. Mary of the Angels

Stone Lake Church of God

Big Long Lake Sunday Mass: 9 a.m.

Shipshewana Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Church of Christ LaGrange Church of Christ 407 S. Townline Road, LaGrange

South Milford Church of Christ 8030E 600S Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.,10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: during services Senior Minister Brian Walter

Stroh Church of Christ 4540S 1100W, Hudson Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:20 a.m.

Senior Minister Mike Hamm

Stroh Church of God Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Pastors Jeff and Brenda Berry

Wolcottville Church of God 210 S. Main St. Box 336, Wolcottville Sunday School, Worship: 10 a.m., 6 p.m.

Rev. Daniel Begley

Congregational Ontario Congregational Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Church of God LaGrange First Church of God S.R. 9 North Sunday School: 8 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 9 a.m., 11 a.m.

Pastor Ben Stuckey

Episcopal St. Mark’s Episcopal Parish, St. James Chapel Howe Military Academy Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

Rev. Beverly Collinsworth

Lutheran Messiah Lutheran S.R. 9 at C.R. 700S, north of Wolcottville Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor James Tews

Mt. Zion Lutheran 797 N. Detroit St., LaGrange Adult Sunday School: 8:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.

Rev. Justin Smoot

Prince of Peace Lutheran C.R. 550S at C.R. 1025E Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. with children’s classes Pastor Jim Elsner

Mennonite Emma Mennonite 1900S 600W, Topeka Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Pastor Gene Hartman

Forks Mennonite 11435W 25S, Middlebury Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Pastor Eldon Stoltzfus

Hebron Fellowship Mennonite C.R. 600W, Shipshewana Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship 11 a.m.

Pastor Virgil Hershberger

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Stroh Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m.

Shore Mennonite 7235 C.R. 100N, Shipshewana Sunday Worship: 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Pastor Carl Horner

Missionary Lifegate Church 2555N 900W, Shipshewana Rev. Rick Schultz Sunday Worship: 10:45 a.m.

LaGrange Missionary 808 N. Detroit St. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

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Nazarene New Vision Church of the Nazarene

Helmer United Methodist

Pastors Chris & Andrea Lantz

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Pastor Donna Holcomb

Lakeview United Methodist

Howe United Methodist

522 S. Poplar St., LaGrange Sunday Worship: 4 p.m.

Pastor Toni James

511 Third St., Howe Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m., 11 a.m.

Sunday School 9 a.m.

Pastor Ed McCutchan

Shipshewana Church of the Nazarene 2695N 900W Sunday School & Life Group: 9 a.m.

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Pentecostal

LaGrange First United Methodist 209 W. Spring St., LaGrange Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.,10:40 Sunday School: 9:40 a.m.

4975S 050W, LaGrange Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Lima United Methodist 6900N 450W, Shipshewana Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Pastor Kevin Brower

Mongo United Methodist S.R. 3, Mongo Sunday School: 9:50 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.,11:30 a.m.

Rev. James D. Bartlett

First Presbyterian 200 W. Michigan St., LaGrange Worship Service: 10 a.m.

Rev. Kenneth L. Weaver

Lima Presbyterian Fourth and Williams streets, Howe Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

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Wolcottville Seventh Day Adventist 320 S. Main St., Wolcottville Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.

Pastor Jesse Santos

United Methodist East Springfield United Methodist U.S. 20 East, LaGrange Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

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Sunday Worship: 8:50 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.

Pastor Christopher White

Shipshewana United Methodist Shipshewana Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m.

Rev. Erik Smith

South Milford United Methodist Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Michael Antal

Plato United Methodist

Topeka United Methodist

340S 500E, LaGrange Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Pastor Michael Antal

124 W. Pine St., Topeka Worship: 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Pastor Kevin DeKonick

Pretty Prairie United Methodist

Wolcottville United Methodist

C.R. 750N, Howe Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Pastor Ed McCutchan

Scott United Methodist 7020N 675W, Shipshewana

107 County Line Road W., Wolcottville Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Kevin DeKoninck

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Pastor David Mathews

Non-denominational Calvary Chapel Fellowship C.R. 435S and C.R. 1170E, Stroh.

Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Gary Rifenburg.

Church of the True God 5685 S. S.R. 3, Wolcottville.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Pastor Kenneth Beverly

Community Fellowship of Topeka 128 Roy St., Topeka Sunday Service: 10 a.m.

Pastor Lyn Stutzman

Cornerstone Fellowship S.R. 120 and C.R. 1000W, Shipshewana Sunday School: 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Rev. Joseph Sheely

Eden Worship Center Old Honeyville School, 4095S C.R. 900W, Topeka Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Pastor Matt Gingerich

Gordon’s Camping Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.

Campground minister Wade Sturdivant

LaGrange Church Of Christ 407 S. Townline Road Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Marion Christian Fellowship 5460N C.R. 450W, Shipshewana Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages to follow.

Maple Grove Church 806 S. Main St., Topeka Sunday School: 9 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

Pastor Barry St. Clair

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6200 E. S.R. 120, Howe Saturday Worship: 2:30 p.m.

Pastor Ron Hyre

Plato Christian Fellowship 5005 E. U.S. 20, LaGrange Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Pastor Jerry Stutzman

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