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LAGRANGE COUNTY
LaGrange County is known for being a place where the old and the new meet — a place where old-fashioned rural character lives in harmony with progress and growth. About one-third of the county’s 38,436 residents are Amish, who dot the countryside with small, medium and large farms and homes. “LaGrange” is French for “the farm,” a name that is very suitable for the rural county. According to the most recent Census of Agriculture, there are more than 1,500 farms in the county, ranking it first in the state of Indiana in the number of farms and the number of small farms. It also ranks first in the state in cattle and calf production, first in the state in horses and ponies, second in the state in meat-type chickens, and second in the state and nation in duck production. The rest of the county’s population lives in incorporated towns. Some cluster around the county’s unincorporated communities. About 3.9 percent of the county population is Hispanic, representing a community that has grown in recent years. The county has three public school systems, the Lakeland, Prairie Heights and Westview school districts. The county is also home to Howe Military Academy, along with a number of parochial schools and preschools. Community groups abound, such as the American Legion, Lions Clubs, Purdue Extension and 4-H. HISTORY: The county seat originally was in Lima, now Howe, when the first courthouse was built in 1833. Because LaGrange was the geographical center of the county, it became the new county seat in 1843. The first courthouse in LaGrange was a two-story, wooden frame building constructed in 1844. The cornerstone of the present courthouse was laid Aug. 15, 1878. The total cost of the red brick structure was $71,675 — $25,000 more than the contract price. County offices and the sheriff’s department were housed in the courthouse for many years after it was built. Due to the efforts of the LaGrange County Historical Society, the courthouse was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places on July 17, 1980. After years of renovations, the LaGrange County Circuit Court room was restored much to its original design of the 1880s and rededicated in February 2007. Today, the county clerk’s office, the circuit and superior courts and the probation
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LAGRANGE COUNTY departments are housed in the courthouse. Other government offices are in the LaGrange County Office Building, built in 1986. The LaGrange County Health Department is across the street from Parkview LaGrange Hospital on Townline Road, LaGrange. POPULATION: 38,436 in 2014. GOVERNMENT: A board of three elected commissioners and a council of seven elected council members run the county’s government. The county commissioners meet the first and third Mondays of every month
at 8:30 a.m. in the LaGrange County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. The county council meets the second Monday of every month at 8:30 a.m. in the County Office Building. Other officials include the LaGrange County prosecutor, clerk, recorder, treasurer, auditor, coroner, sheriff, surveyor, assessor and judges. RECREATION: LaGrange County boasts two golf courses, more than 70 lakes, wildlife preserves and recreation grounds, a disc golf
course, archery and shooting range, hunting and fishing, museums, fairs and festivals, a large flea market, and a public park department that maintains six parks, a nature center and several public beaches. POLICE: The LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department provides police protection throughout the county. For emergencies call 911. For nonemergencies, phone 463-7491. All calls go to LaGrange County Communications.
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HOWE
The historic town of Howe, on the northern edge of LaGrange County, is about three miles south of the Michigan state line. It is near an exit of the Interstate 80/90 Indiana Toll Road, a major east-west highway that is one of the main arteries bringing business to the county. S.R. 9 runs directly south from the toll road and intersects with S.R. 120 at Howe. The Town Square Park is in the center of Howe and serves as a gathering point for various events.
HISTORY: Howe, settled in 1834, was the first white settlement in LaGrange County. The town was then called Mongoquinong, because the area was called the Mongoquinong Prairie by the Potawatomi Indians, who were native to the region. The name was later changed to Lima, and then Howe, after John B. Howe, one of the founders of the community’s first bank. The first county courthouse was at Lima in 1833. The county seat was moved to LaGrange, the county’s geographical center, in 1843.
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POPULATION: 807 in the 2010 Census. SERVICES: Volunteer Fire Department. EDUCATION: Elementary students attend Lima-Brighton School (kindergarten through fifth grade), then go to Lakeland Middle School and Lakeland High School in LaGrange. Howe Military Academy cadets attend grades 7-12. RECREATION: A park on the town square offers a basketball court, playground and picnic area. It is the scene of several annual celebrations and the annual Farmers’ Market throughout the summer months. An 18-hole golf course is north of town at Cedar Lake. Pine Knob Park, maintained by the county parks department, lies east of Howe on S.R. 120. It offers a number of amenities including an archery and shooting range, fishing and picnicking. The area lakes provide activities all year around. The Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area is southeast of Howe. BANKING: Farmers State Bank and Peoples Federal Savings Bank have branch offices in Howe. ACCESS: S.R. 9 passes the western edge of Howe, and S.R. 120 runs east-west through Howe. UTILITIES: NIPSCO for electricity and gas; LaGrange County REMC for electricity; and CenturyLink telephone service. POLICE: Call the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department, 463-7491. Emergency calls: 911. FIRE: Emergency only: 911. Business calls: 562-2618. POST OFFICE: S.R. 120 (404 Defiance St.), 562-2191.
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LAGRANGE
LaGrange, the largest town in LaGrange County and the county seat, centers around the LaGrange County Courthouse, surrounded by old brick streets. The town sits at the crossroads of S.R. 9 and U.S. 20 and is the scene of the annual LaGrange County Corn School, an October street fair. Other celebrations in LaGrange include the county 4-H Fair; a major steam and gas engine show; and a Civil War encampment near the courthouse in August. POPULATION: 2,677 in 2013. GOVERNMENT: LaGrange’s five-member town council meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. at LaGrange Town Hall on Townline Road at S.R. 9, LaGrange. SERVICES: Town water and sewer service are provided. The LaGrange Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection in the town and surrounding areas. The LaGrange Police Department provides law enforcement in the town. Both services are housed at LaGrange Town Hall, 1201 N. Townline Road, north of LaGrange. EDUCATION: Lakeland School Corp. has its administrative offices at on the grounds of the high school campus, 0825E C.R. 075N. The school district operates three elementary schools, Parkside, Wolcott Mills and Lima-Brighton, along with Lakeland Middle School and Lakeland High School. The corporation office may be reached at 499-2400. RECREATION: LaGrange has a town park that includes a playground, a baseball diamond, basketball courts and a skateboard park. The LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds are at the northeast edge of town. The annual 4-H Fair is held in LaGrange every July, and the annual Gas and Steam Show is held at the fairgrounds in August. LaGrange County Corn School is an annual October street fair. There is an 18-hole golf course west of town.
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Maple Wood Nature Center, which attracts thousands to an annual Maple Syrup Days every March, is about four miles east and one mile south of town. HEALTH: Parkview LaGrange Hospital serves the area’s medical needs and provides air ambulance services to Michigan and Fort Wayne hospitals. LaGrange County’s Emergency Medical Service is based on Townline Road, north of the hospital, and provides service to the LaGrange and surrounding communities. Redi-Care Inc., north of LaGrange, provides an after-hours clinic, Monday-Friday 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on a first come, first served basis. There are two specialized health care facilities, Miller’s Merry Manor and Life Care Center of LaGrange. The Kenny Burkett Clinic at 102B W. Michigan St. offers free medical care to the uninsured residents of LaGrange County from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. BANKING: Farmers State Bank, Lake City Bank, Lake City Bank, Wells Fargo Bank and Peoples Federal Savings Bank have offices in LaGrange. ACCESS: At the intersection of S.R. 9 and U.S. 20. UTILITIES: NIPSCO for electricity and natural gas; LaGrange County REMC for
electricity; CenturyLink telephone service. POLICE: The town marshal is Rich Snyder. For emergencies, call 911; for business calls, 463-7031. FIRE: Mark McClish is the fire chief. For emergencies, call 911. TOWN CLERK: LaGrange Town Hall, 1201 N. Townline Road, LaGrange. Laurie Miller is the town clerk. She may be reached at 463-3241. LIBRARY: The LaGrange County Public Library is at 203 W. Spring St. Diane Randall is the director. She may be reached at 463-2841. Library hours are: MondayThursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. POST OFFICE: The post office is on South Detroit Street. Pam Wainwright is the postmaster. The phone number is 463-2844.
SHIPSHEWANA Influence from people of the Mennonite and Amish faiths contributes to Shipshewana’s unique, small-town atmosphere. Most businesses are closed in the evenings and on Sundays, reflecting the Mennonite-Amish tradition of strong family values and close ties within the community. Shipshewana hosts one of the nation’s
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largest flea markets and some 150 retail shops, attracting over half a million visitors each year. The Shipshewana Event Center provides conference and convention space for up to 1,000 guests, and is home to the new Hostetler’s Hudson Auto Museum in Shipshewana. More tourism information may be found at shipshewana.com. HISTORY: Shipshewana was platted in 1889 but was not incorporated until 1916. The town was named for Chief Shipshewana of the Potawatomi tribe that lived in the area. The first settlement of Amish people came to the area from Pennsylvania in 1844. POPULATION: 677 in the 2013 GOVERNMENT: The town council is comprised of five members and meets at the Shipshewana Town Hall at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month. Ruth Ann Downey is the town clerk, and Mike Sutter is the town manager. They can be reached at the town hall at 768-4743. SERVICES: The Shipshewana Volunteer Fire Department and Shipshewana Police Department provide fire and police protection. Parkview LaGrange Hospital has two
LaGrange County EMS units based southwest of the town. EDUCATION: Elementary students attend Shipshewana-Scott Elementary and Meadowview Elementary schools. Fifth- and sixth-graders attend Westview Elementary School and seventh through 12th grades attend Westview Junior-Senior High School in Emma. RECREATION: Wolfe Park in the downtown area has a playground and basketball courts. Shipshewana Community Park, at C.R. 250N and C.R. 735W, has a ball diamond and is home to an immense soccer field. HEALTH: The town has a chiropractor, optometrist, osteopath and two doctor’s offices. One dentist’s office serves the area. BANKING: Farmers State Bank, Lake City Bank and Wells Fargo Bank have branches in Shipshewana. SHOPPING: Stores in the center of town include antique shops, clothing stores, a flea market, toy stores, florist shops, glass shops and bakeries. ACCESS: Shipshewana is directly accessible by U.S. 20, S.R. 5 and S.R. 120, and indirectly via S.R. 9, S.R. 15, and Interstate 80/90.
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UTILITIES: NIPSCO for electricity and gas; LaGrange County REMC for electricity; and CenturyLink telephone service. The town provides water, storm drainage and waste water services. POLICE: Tom Fitch is the town marshal. For emergencies, call 911. For nonemergencies, call 786-4310 or the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department, 463-7491. FIRE: The fire chief is Chad Miller. Business calls: 768-4746; emergency only: 911. POST OFFICE: Located on Main Street. Postmaster Teresa Boyle may be reached at 768-4172.
TOPEKA Topeka, in the rural southwest corner of LaGrange County, is LaGrange County’s major industrial town. Topeka’s history is steeped in a rich Amish cultural heritage. The Topeka Livestock Auction attracts thousands of people seeking to purchase horses, carriages and exotic animals. The Topeka Area Historical Society Inc. operates a museum in the old railroad depot at 123 Indiana St. More information about events in Topeka may be found at topekain.net. HISTORY: The town was settled in the spring of 1832. Throughout its history, Topeka has been known as Hawpatch, Slabtown, Hawpatch again, and then Topeka. Topeka is believed to have been called Slabtown because of a lumber mill in the area. It was renamed Hawpatch when the Wabash Railroad brought a line through in 1891. The town was named Topeka in 1893 when it was platted. The name Topeka had been put on a depot that railroad workers constructed there in 1891, and the name stuck. (Many of the railroad workers were from Kansas.) Topeka was incorporated in August of 1913 and soon thereafter had its own water works system. POPULATION: 1,178 in the 2013. GOVERNMENT: The town council is comprised of five members and meets at the Topeka Town Hall at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of every month. Ron Eash is the town manager. Tanner Troyer is the town clerk. They can be reached at the town hall at 593-2300. SERVICES: Town water and town sewer. Topeka also provides garbage collection to its residents. Topeka Volunteer Fire Department and Topeka Police Department provide fire and police protection. Parkview LaGrange
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Hospital has a LaGrange County EMS unit based at the Topeka Fire Station. EDUCATION: The administrative offices of Westview School Corp. are at 1545 S. C.R. 600W, Emma, north of Topeka. Students from the Topeka area attend Topeka Elementary School (kindergarten through grade four) or Meadowview Elementary School, then go to Westview Elementary School (fifth and sixth grade) followed by Westview Junior-Senior High School. RECREATION: The town has two parks. East Park has basketball and tennis courts, two ball fields, a pavilion and new playground equipment. West Park has a nature path, pond, pavilion and restrooms. Several industries helped pay to develop a Little League ball field. HEALTH: Topeka has one doctor’s office with two physicians, one dentist, three chiropractors, an optometrist, two veterinarians and a horse practitioner. BANKING: Peoples Federal Savings Bank, Farmers State Bank and Taper Lock Employees Federal Credit Union all have offices in Topeka. SHOPPING: The town has an active business life with a popular pharmacy and restaurant and a central hardware store,
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among many others. The town also has its own Chamber of Commerce, which is very active, sponsoring several events through the course of the year. ACCESS: C.R. 700S and C.R. 600W intersect in Topeka and are the main access routes to the town. S.R. 5 also runs just west of town. UTILITIES: NIPSCO for electricity and gas; LaGrange County REMC for electricity; and CenturyLink telephone service. The town provides water, storm drainage and wastewater services. POLICE: Carl Stoltz is the town marshal. In nonemergencies, call 593-2822 or the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department, 463-7491. For emergencies, call 911. FIRE: The fire chief is Stewart Bender. Business calls: 593-2883. Emergency only: 911. POST OFFICE: 129 E. Lake St. the postmaster is Terry Swick, and he may be reached at 593-2199.
WOLCOTTVILLE Wolcottville lies on the southern border of LaGrange County, with a chain of lakes nearby and a winding creek running through
the middle of town. The southern half of the town is part of Noble County. Wolcottville is the central business and shopping location for the many year-round and summer residents on the Indian Lakes chain and other rural residents of southern LaGrange County. The lake chain consists of Dallas, Witmer, Westler, Atwood, Messick and Hackenburg lakes and brings a population swell to the community in summer months. HISTORY: Wolcottville was settled in 1832 by two French traders sent from Fort Wayne by a trading company. A small cabin was built, and then a double-log building made of tamarack poles called the Tamarack House. Later, a dam and sawmill were built near Tamarack House; a store and a gristmill opened; and the first village in the area was settled. A stone from the old gristmill is still located along Main Street. George Wolcott arrived in Wolcottville in 1837 and built a log cabin. In 1838 he built a sawmill that became well known throughout the area. He also started the first store in Wolcottville. The town was named Wolcottville in his honor when it was laid out in 1848.
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POPULATION: 998 in the 2010 Census, split nearly evenly between LaGrange and Noble counties. GOVERNMENT: The three-member town council meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the town hall, 104 W. Race St. SERVICES: Town water, sewer and garbage services are available. Johnson Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Wolcottville Police Department provide fire and police protection. EDUCATION: Elementary students attend Wolcott Mills Elementary School (kindergarten through grade 5) in town. Students in Grades 6-12 attend Lakeland Middle School and Lakeland high School in LaGrange. RECREATION: Taylor Park south of town provides a playground, basketball courts and a ball diamond. Wolcott Park is a natural area on S.R. 9 on the north side of town. Field of Dreams, on the west side of town, includes three baseball fields, a combination soccer/ football field, and a playground. Wolcottville has a flag football league. BANKING: A Farmers State Bank branch operates in Wolcottville. SHOPPING: A variety of specialty shops line Main Street. Among them are an office supply store, a jewelry store and an ice cream shop. To the north and south of town are gas stations, a grocery, a general merchandise store and restaurants. ACCESS: S.R. 9 is the main north-south thoroughfare. UTILITIES: NIPSCO for electricity and natural gas; LaGrange County REMC for electricity; CenturyLink for telephone service. POLICE: The Wolcottville Police Department is based in the Wolcottville Town Hall, 104 W. Race St. Town Marshal Ryan Kauffman may be reached by calling the business number, 854-2930. For emergencies only, call 911. FIRE: The Johnson Township Volunteer Fire Department is in town on County Line Road. Fire Chief Kelly Landers can be reached at 854-4131. For fire emergencies only, call 911. CLERK’S OFFICE: Wolcottville Town Clerk June Brown may be reached at the Wolcottville Town Hall, 104 W. Race St., Wolcottville, or by phone at 854-3151. POST OFFICE: The post office at 105 N. Main St., may be reached by calling 854-2314. Monica Rowe is the postmaster.
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UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES BRIGHTON Brighton is on S.R. 120 about six miles east of Howe. Two churches, Messiah Fellowship, in the old Brighton High School building, and Brighton Chapel, a Brethren church, are very active in the Brighton community. Brighton is in Greenfield Township, and students attend schools in the Lakeland School Corp. Police protection is provided by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.
EMMA Even though Emma is a small community, it is very busy, since it is the location of Westview Elementary School, Westview Junior-Senior High School and the Westview Community Schools’ administrative office. Located about six miles west of LaGrange and two miles south of U.S. 20 in Clay Township, Emma is also popular for a historic grocery, Emma Country Store. The store originated in the 1800s and was rebuilt in 1931, after a fire. It was purchased in January 2007 by Molly Hostetler, a Topeka native, and now houses Emma Cafe and Catering. Emma is also home to a Mennonite Church and a Christian Fellowship Church. Fire and police protection are provided by the Topeka Voluntary Fire Department, the Topeka Police Department and the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.
HONEYVILLE Honeyville is the home of Eden Worship Center, formerly the Honeyville School. Honeyville is about 10 miles west of LaGrange in Eden Township near S.R. 5 and also has a number of growing businesses: Honeyville Metal, Honeyville Feed Mill, Honeyville Propane, Eden Enterprises (a mechanical service shop) and an antique shop. Fire and police services for the town are provided by the Topeka Volunteer Fire Department and the Topeka Police Department.
MONGO Mongo is popular stop for hunters and fishermen, since it is in the heart of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area on S.R. 3, about eight miles east of LaGrange and three miles north of U.S. 20. Much of the activity in the town centers around the river. The Trading Post rents canoes, has a campground and small souvenir and gift shop. Mongo River Run also rent canoes and is located next to the bridge on State Road 3. Mongo has a general store that sells gasoline. Another local spot is Sarge’s Downtown Tavern. A town park opened in 2009 on C.R. 780E, one block south of S.R. 3. Mongo, in Springfield Township, has an active Lions Club, and Mongo United Methodist Church is well known in the county for its many fundraising breakfasts and suppers. Mongo Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection for area residents, while police protection is provided by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.
ONTARIO A large community park is the main attraction of Ontario, as well as its proximity to the Pigeon River. Near the park is the Ontario Congregational Church. It is also home to two beauty salons and a small apartment building. The Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area starts just to the east of town. The Ontario Dam is on the northern edge of town. Ontario is south of S.R. 120 on C.R. 400N and C.R. 200E
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Stroh is by the LaGrange-Steuben county line near Big Turkey Lake, about 11 miles east of LaGrange and five miles south of U.S. 20. Named after Emill Stroh, who started a cement manufacturing business near Big Turkey Lake in the late 1800s, the community was established in the 1900s. With a population of about 350, it is home to Stroh Lions Club and has a playground and a baseball diamond. Businesses include the Stroh Fixit Shop and Stroh Farm Supply. There is a Farmers State Bank branch in the town. Just to the north in the area of Elmira is a public access to Big Turkey Lake, John’s Turkey Lake Tavern and Restaurant, which is known for its special fish dishes. Faith is centered around the Stroh Church of Christ. Students who live in Stroh attend Prairie Heights Community Schools. Located in Milford Township, Stroh receives firefighting services from the Stroh Volunteer Fire Department and police protection from the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.
SOUTH MILFORD South Milford, on S.R. 3 about eight miles southeast of LaGrange, is surrounded by nearby lakes. It is known for being the first home of the widespread J.O. Mory business. Other businesses in the area include South Milford Grain, a gas station, beauty salon, a tax service and two sawmills. The Indiana Northeastern Railroad stops at South Milford. The community has an active Lions Club, the Community League and a number of churches in the town and surrounding area. Police service is provided by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.
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AGRICULTURE & 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 10,000 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. FARM SERVICE AGENCY 910 S. Detroit St., LaGrange 46761; 463-3166.
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AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES Kerry Shank, county executive director Amanda Borne, farm loan manager FARM CREDIT SERVICES 50 N. C.R. 250W, LaGrange, 463-3233 888-823-2718 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT 788 W. Connexion Way, Suite E, Columbia City 46725 244-6266, ext. 4 LAGRANGE COUNTY PURDUE EXTENSION SERVICES LaGrange County Office Building, Suite 10 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, 499-6334 John Emerson, director and 4-H youth development educator Steve Engleking, agriculture and natural resources educator Ann Fremion, health and human sciences services educator Debby Pontecorvo, family nutrition program assistant Sara Mills is the office manager, and Doris Peruski is the office secretary. rme d r Fa oo ur r F Yo You ow w Kn Kno
LAGRANGE COUNTY FARM BUREAU INC. Kent Tracey, president John Reffett, vice president Jo Gunthorp, county women’s leader Nancy Stump, secretary lagrangefarmbureau.org USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICES 910 S. Detroit St., LaGrange, 463-3166, ext. 3 Jennifer Walker, district conservationist SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 910 S. Detroit St., LaGrange, 463-3471, ext. 3 Martin Franke, district manager Bob Jones, program assistant Marsha Bogado, office coordinator Board members: Bob Cart, Scott Beecher, R.D. Wolheter, Monroe Raber, Gary Myers
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INDIANA CONSERVATION OFFICER Jacob Carlile, 244-3720 PIGEON RIVER STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA Nate Levitte, manager Mongo Headquarters 8310 E. C.R. 300N, Mongo 367-2164 FAWN RIVER STATE FISH HATCHERY 6889 N. S.R. 327, Orland 829-6241 CURTIS CREEK TROUT REARING STATION 4250 E. 400N, Howe 562-3855 INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Division of Fish and Wildlife Neil Ledet, District 2 wildlife biologist, 829-6241 DNR customer service, 317-232-4200
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 held 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, call 499-5253 or go to lagrangecountylakescouncil.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. Officers of the lakes council are: • President, Steve Scott-Welty, North Twin Lake; • Vice president, Bob Hedges, Wall Lake; • Secretary and treasurer, Meredith Cameron, Oliver Lake.
ACCESS SITES LaGrange County is home to more than 70 public freshwater lakes, as classified by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
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LAKES COUNCIL Opportunities to access the lakes for all sorts of recreational activities, including fishing, are made available through public access sites operated by the DNR and through private access. These lakes have DNR public access sites in LaGrange County: • Adams Lake • Aldrich Lake • Appleman Lake • Atwood Lake • Beaver Dam Lake
COUNTY PARKS
• 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 (3 sites in addition to dams and mill ponds) • Pretty Lake • Shipshewana Lake (2) • Troxal Lake • Wall Lake • Westler Lake • Witmer Lake
PARKS & RECREATION
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 group reservations. Amenities: picnic, hiking, wetlands, fishing 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 cabins 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 6455S. 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. Picnic tables and grills are provided. Amenities: playground, picnic, hiking, wetlands, grassy area, disc golf 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
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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
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COUNTY BEACHES SHIPSHEWANA LAKE BEACH On the east side of Shipshewana Lake Amenities: Picnic tables and playground. CEDAR LAKE BEACH East of Howe at C.R. 325E and C.R. 600N and across from Cedar Lake Golf Course 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. Public access on southeast shore, C.R. 565N. Boat ramp, disabled access, restroom
ATWOOD LAKE BEACH Located on 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
TOWN PARKS LAGRANGE LaGrange Town Park is on Factory Street on the northwest side of LaGrange. The Courthouse Gazebo was erected on the lawn of the LaGrange County Courthouse and is available from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Reservations are made through the auditor’s office at 499-6310. (Alcoholic beverages prohibited.) HOWE Town Square Park in the center of the town of Howe is the site of many community events. SHIPSHEWANA Wolfe Park is on Morton Street, next to
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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. There are archery ranges, shooting ranges. SHIPSHEWANA The Shipshewana Flea Market is open to shoppers and tourists on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May through October. It is on S.R. 5 at the south edge of Shipshewana. 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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CHURCHES
APOSTOLIC APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE TABERNACLE: 950 W. U.S. 20, LaGrange. 463-3720. Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Pastor Robert W. Yenna.
BAPTIST CHARITY UNITED BAPTIST: At the corner of C.R. 100S and C.R. 900E, LaGrange. Pastor Ben Brown. Sunday worship 11 a.m., Sunday School 10-15 a.m. COMMUNITY BAPTIST: Rev. Leburn Combs. Northwest of South Milford on C.R. 700 S. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday prayer 7 p.m. CORNERSTONE BAPTIST: Shipshewana. Rev. Joseph Sheely. 768-4304. S.R. 120 and C.R. 1000W, Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m.; Bible Study Tuesday 7 p.m. COSPERVILLE BAPTIST: 8851 N. C.R. 250W, between Wawaka and Rome City. 761-2321. Jim Barnes, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday night 6 p.m. Wednesday Awana 6:30-8 p.m. Youth Group and Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST: (A.B.C.) 116 N. Main St., Wolcottville. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Keith Perry. 854-3136. FIRST BAPTIST: 104 North St., Topeka. Rev. Mark Campbell. 593-2111 or 350-2740. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Prayer 6:30 p.m. Mondays; and Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. FIVE CORNER BAPTIST: Two miles north of Wolcottville on S.R. 9. Pastor Clarence Combs. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday prayer 6 p.m. Third Saturday: Worship, singing at 6 p.m. LAGRANGE BAPTIST: 1370 N. S.R. 9. Pastor Jeff Farnham. 463-2348. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. LIBERTY FREEWILL BAPTIST: 2900 E. 1150N, Wolcottville. Pastor Terry Hinds, 854-4700. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7 p.m. LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP: East Spring Street, LaGrange. Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. MOUNT CALVARY UNITED BAPTIST: Main Street, Stroh. Pastor Willie Collins, 351-4183. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Worship third Saturday of month 6 p.m. NEW FREEDOM BAPTIST: 300 N.
Sycamore St., LaGrange. Rev. Wade Sturdivant. SOUTH MILFORD INDEPENDENT BAPTIST: Pastor Earl Bolen. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and second Saturday at 6 p.m. STROH UNITED BAPTIST: Rev. Jerry Collins. Services on first Saturday at 6 p.m. and every Sunday at 11 a.m. ZION UNITED BAPTIST: Valentine. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.
BRETHREN BRIGHTON CHAPEL: 5445 N. S.R. 3, Howe. Pastor Rustin Krapfl. 562-2505 Sunday Worship 8 a.m., Second Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Kids Club 6:15 p.m. fall through spring.
CATHOLIC ST. JOSEPH’S: 100 E. U.S. 20, LaGrange, Father J. Steele, CSC. 463-3472. Mass Monday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. Sunday Mass in English at 10 a.m., Mass in Spanish at 12:30 p.m. Sacrament of Penance Saturday 2 p.m. or by appointment and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. or by appointment.
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ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS: Big Long Lake. Mass 9 a.m. Sunday.
CHURCH OF CHRIST LAGRANGE CHURCH OF CHRIST: 407 S. Townline Road. 463-3571. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Service 7 p.m. SOUTH MILFORD CHURCH OF CHRIST: North of South Milford on S.R. 3. 351-3671. Senior Minister Brian Walter. Sunday Worship 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. STROH CHURCH OF CHRIST: 4540 S. C.R. 1100W, Hudson; on the southwest edge of Stroh; 351-4626; Sunday Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:20 a.m. Preaching Minister Mike Hamm.
CHURCH OF GOD LAGRANGE FIRST CHURCH OF GOD: S.R. 9 North. Rev. Brian J. VanOsdol. 463-3700. Sunday Worship 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. Tree-House Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 10:30 a.m.; Family Night 6:30 p.m.; Kids Club, 3:30 p.m. STONE LAKE CHURCH OF GOD: Shipshewana. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. STROH CHURCH OF GOD: Pastors Jeff and Brenda Berry. Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Morning Worship Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Sunday School 10:15 a.m.; Bible study and prayer Wednesday at 7 p.m. WOLCOTTVILLE CHURCH OF GOD: 210 S. Main St., Box 336, Wolcottville. Rev. Gene Suffridge, 854-3636. Sunday School and Worship 10 a.m. Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Youth Services 7 p.m.
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EPISCOPAL ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL PARISH, at St. James Church, Howe Military Academy, Rev. Michael Fulk. Sunday service 8:30 a.m. ST. JAMES CHAPEL: Howe Military Academy, Chaplin Carol Fleming. Sunday Worship 9 a.m.
LUTHERAN MESSIAH LUTHERAN: (Missouri Synod) S.R. 9 at C.R. 700S, north of Wolcottville. Pastor James Tews. 854-3129. Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible School 8:30 a.m. Holy communion 2nd and 4th Sundays. MOUNT ZION LUTHERAN: 797 N. Detroit St., LaGrange. Rev. Sandra Hutchens and Rev. Thomas McShannock. 463-3624. Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 9 a.m. PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN: (LCMS) C.R. 550S at C.R. 1025E, southwest of Stroh. 351-2144. Pastor Jim Elsner. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. with children’s classes. Bible Study at 10:30 a.m.; Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays.
MENNONITE EMMA MENNONITE: 1900 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka. Pastor Gene Hartman. 593-2036 or 593-3726. Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. FORKS MENNONITE: 11435 W. C.R 25 S, Middlebury. Pastor Eldon Stoltzfus, 574-825-9333. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m. HEBRON FELLOWSHIP MENNONITE: C.R. 600 W, Shipshewana. Pastor Virgil Hershberger. 768-4450. Sunday School 9:30
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a.m. Worship 10:10 a.m. Every other Sunday: Worship 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. LAKE BETHEL MENNONITE: Stroh. Sunday School, 9 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m. MARION MENNONITE: 5460 N. C.R. 450W, Shipshewana. 562-3261. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m. SHORE MENNONITE: 7235 C.R. 100N, Shipshewana. Pastor Carl Horner. 768-4240. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. TOPEKA MENNONITE: Topeka. Pastor Conrad Showalter. 593-2389. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m.
MISSIONARY LIFEGATE CHURCH: 2555 N. C.R. 900W, Shipshewana. Rev. Rick Schultz. 768-4296. Sunday Contemporary Worship 10:45 a.m. Life Group 9:30 a.m.; Free meals 2nd and 4th Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m.; Food Pantry and Clothes Closet open 2nd and 4th Wednesday 5-6:30 p.m. LAGRANGE MISSIONARY: 808 N. Detroit St. Rev. Brent Danielson. 463-3528. Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m. Handicap accessible.
NAZARENE LAGRANGE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: 508 S. Poplar St. Rev. Steven McKee. 463-2552. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Singspiration 1st Wednesday; Missionary, 3rd; Bible Study, 2nd and 4th. SHIPSHEWANA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: 2695 N. C.R. 900W. 768-4455 or 768-4291. Worship 9 and 10:30 a.m. ; Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN LIMA PRESBYTERIAN: Fourth and Williams streets, Howe. 562-2296. Sunday worship: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 8:15 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN: 200 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. Rev. Kenneth L. Weaver. Worship service 10 a.m. 463-3239 or 710-2434.
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST WOLCOTTVILLE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST: 320 S. Main St. (S.R. 9), Wolcottville. Pastor Jesse Santos, (574) 534-1834. Local Elder Ken Marsh, 854-3675. Saturday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
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UNITED METHODIST EAST SPRINGFIELD UNITED METHODIST: U.S. 20 East, LaGrange. Rev. James Bartlett. 367-2625. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10 a.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST: 209 W. Spring St., LaGrange. 463-2859. Senior Pastor Chris Danielson. Sunday Traditional Service 8:30 a.m.; Contemporary Service 10:40 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Youth meeting Sunday 5 p.m. HOWE UNITED METHODIST: 511 Third St., Howe. 562-2250. Rev. Jean Ness. Sunday worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST: 4975 S. C.R. 050W, LaGrange. Pastor Emerald Joe Miller. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. LIMA UNITED METHODIST: 6900 N. C.R. 450W, Shipshewana. Pastor Denise Heller. 562-3719. Sunday School adults and children 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday, Meal at 5:30 p.m. with Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. MONGO UNITED METHODIST: S.R. 3, Mongo. Rev. James D. Bartlett. Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Worship 9 a.m. Contemporary service 11:30 a.m. PLATO UNITED METHODIST: 340 S. C.R. 500E, LaGrange. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Pastor Michael Antal, 336-3995. PRETTY PRAIRIE UNITED METHODIST: C.R. 750N, Howe. 562-2260. Rev. Dewey Miller. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m. SCOTT UNITED METHODIST: 7020 N. C.R. 675W, Shipshewana. Pastor Tammy Lugar. 768-7257. Sunday worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. First Thursday each month pray meeting 6:30 p.m. Third Thursday Bible study 6:30 p.m., JUMP 6-7:15 p.m. Wednesdays. SHIPSHEWANA UNITED METHODIST: Shipshewana. Erik Smith. Sunday School, 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. SOUTH MILFORD UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Donna Holcomb. 351-3381. Sunday worship 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 10 a.m. TOPEKA UNITED METHODIST: 124 W. Pine St., Topeka. Pastor Diana Siegel. 593-2941. Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. WOLCOTTVILLE UNITED METHODIST: 107 County Line Road West, Wolcottville. Pastor Jack K. Thomas. 854-2920. Sunday worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. WOODRUFF GROVE UNITED
METHODIST: 4860 S. C.R. 450 E. Rev. David Mathews. 854-2067. Sunday Church 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.
NONDENOMINATIONAL CALVARY CHAPEL FELLOWSHIP: C.R. 435S and C.R. 1170E, Stroh. Pastor Gary Rifenburg. 351-4215, Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE TRUE GOD: 5685 S. S.R. 3, Wolcottville. 269-503-0497. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor Kenneth Beverly CHURCH OF THE STONE: 7270 S.R. 9, Wolcottville. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer 7 p.m. Pastors Mike and Abi Stanley. 854-2738. COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP OF TOPEKA: 128 Roy St., Topeka. Sunday services 10 a.m. Pastor Lyn Stutzman. 593-2472. EDEN WORSHIP CENTER: Old Honeyville School, 4095 S. C.R. 900W, Topeka. Pastor Matt Gingerich. 593-2979. Sunday: Coffee and Fellowship 8:45 a.m. Worship service 9:30 a.m. Children’s ministry during service. Cell groups on Wednesday and Friday evenings and youth service
Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. GORDON’S CAMPING: South Milford. Campground minister Wade Sturdivant. Sunday worship, 8:30 a.m. MAPLE GROVE CHURCH: 806 S. Main St., Topeka. Pastor Barry St. Clair. 593-2844. Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday worship 10 a.m. MESSIAH FELLOWSHIP: 6200 E. S.R. 120, Howe. Pastor Ron Hyre. 562-3236. Sabbath Saturday worship 6 p.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. PLATO CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 5005 E. U.S. 20, LaGrange. Pastor Jerry Stutzman; (574) 202-4430. Church 463-2530. Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m.
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COUNTY GOVERNMENT TOWNSHIPS
LaGrange County’s 11 townships are served by township trustees. They are the chief administrators of each township, and their responsibilities include poor relief. Trustees in LaGrange County and their townships are: Bloomfield: William Pipher, 463-3411 Clay: William F. Connelly, 463-2750 Clearspring: Melisa Lewton, 463-5212 Eden: Dawn M. Christner, 593-2045 Greenfield: Arlys E. Boggs, 562-3041 Johnson: John Russell, 854-2160 Lima: Kirby Glick, 562-2042 Milford: Bruce Bowman, 351-9103 Newbury: Brandie Fitch 768-7330 Springfield: Debra Notestine, 367-2124 VanBuren: Erma (Lynn) Conklin, 768-3098 KPC NEWS PHOTO
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Courthouse, 499-6372 Board of Commissioners: LaGrange County Office Building; Terry Martin, 499-1814, 499-6314; John “Jac” Price, president, 437-5009; Larry Miller, vice president, 499-6314 Circuit Court Judge: J. Scott VanDerbeck, LaGrange County Courthouse, 499-6358 Coroner: Jeff Helmuth, LaGrange County EMS, Townline Road, LaGrange, 463-9493 County Council: LaGrange County Office Building, 463-6314; Peter Cook, president; Mike Strawser, Charles Ashcraft, Steve McKowen, Ben Taylor, George Bachman, Harold Gingerich Prosecuting Attorney: Greg Kenner, County Office Building, 499-6326 Recorder: Jennifer McBride, County Office Building, 499-6320 Sheriff: Jeff Campos, LaGrange County Jail, 463-7491 Superior Court Judge: Lisa Bowen-Slaven, LaGrange County Courthouse, 499-6363 Surveyor: Rex Pranger, County Office Building, 499-6307 Treasurer: Vonda Akey, County Office Building, 499-6316 Appointed county officials: • The LaGrange County Redevelopment Commission has the responsibility to identify blighted areas in the county, then work to enhance the areas so business growth takes place. It meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at the LaGrange County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. • LaGrange County Alcoholic Beverage Commission. This three-member panel is charged with issuing and renewing liquor licenses and permits. They are assisted by officers of the Indiana State Excise Police. The commission meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. in the LaGrange County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. • LaGrange County Attorney. Kurt Bachman serves as LaGrange County’s attorney. His LaGrange office may be reached at 463-4949. • LaGrange County Board of Health. A board of directors oversees the activities of the LaGrange County Health Department at 304 N. Townline Road, LaGrange. The county health nurse may be reached at 499-4182. • The LaGrange County Board of Zoning Appeals has five members. The board hears and determines appeals on orders, requirements or decisions made in connection with county zoning ordinances. It meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. • The LaGrange County Drainage Board is comprised of the three county commissioners. It meets on the first Monday of the month.
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• LaGrange County Purdue Extension Service. LaGrange County is served by three Extension educators provided by Purdue University. John Emerson is the director and county 4-H and youth development educator. Steve Engleking is the agriculture, natural resources educator and community development. Ann Fremion serves as the health and human sciences educator. Debbie Pontecorvo serves as the Family Nutrition Program assistant. They may be reached at 499-6334. • LaGrange County Highway Department. Jeff Brill, the county’s highway superintendent, may be reached at the department’s building at 300 E. Factory St., LaGrange, or by calling 499-6353. • LaGrange County Library Board. The LaGrange County Library is operated by a board of directors appointed by various governmental bodies. The library board meets on the third Wednesday of the month in the community room of the library. The library director is Diane Randall. The LaGrange County Public Library is at 203 W. Spring St. It can be reached at 463-2841 The Topeka Branch is at 133 N. Main St., Topeka, and can be reached at 593-3030. The Shipshewana Branch Library is at 250 Depot St. in Shipshewana. It can be reached at 768-7444.
• LaGrange County Health Nurse Audrey Howe can be reached at the LaGrange County Health Department, 304 N. Townline Road, LaGrange, 499-4182. • LaGrange County Parks and Recreation Board. This six-member panel oversees the operation of the county park system. It meets at Maple Wood Nature Center at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. Michael Metz is the county park director, Scott Beam is the park naturalist, and Jim Carr is the park superintendent. The department can be reached at Dallas Lake Park, 854-2225. • The LaGrange County Plan Commission includes nine members who serve on the board because of appointment or because of other offices held within the county. The Plan Commission has jurisdiction with the unincorporated area of the county for surveying, preparation of maps and administration of zoning ordinances. The planning and zoning administrator is Bob Shanahan. He can be reached at 499-6347. The commission meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., in the LaGrange County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. The LaGrange County Planning and Zoning Commission office can be reached at 499-6346. • The LaGrange County Plat Committee is
responsible for platted subdivisions of one or more lots. The committee meets 12 days prior to the Plan Commission meeting at 8:30 a.m. in the LaGrange County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. It can be reached at 499-6346. • The LaGrange County Probation Department is located in the LaGrange County Courthouse basement. The Superior Court probation department can be reached at 499-6365, while the Circuit Court probation department can be reached at 499-6356. • The LaGrange County Regional Utility District was founded to address the need for public utilities in the unincorporated areas of the county. Its board members are appointed by the LaGrange County Commissioners. The board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in its office at 116 E. Wayne St., LaGrange. The office can be reached at 499-6349.
TOWNS LaGrange The five-member LaGrange Town Council meets at the LaGrange Town Hall, 1201 N. Townline Road, LaGrange, on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. The town clerk is Laurie Miller. Mark Eagleson is
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the town manager. They can be reached at the town hall at 463-3241. Shipshewana The five-member Shipshewana Town Council meets at the Shipshewana Town Hall, 345 N. Morton St., Shipshewana, at 6 p.m., on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The town clerk is Ruth Ann Downey, and Mike Sutter is the town manager. They can
be reached at the town hall at 768-4743.
593-2300.
Topeka The five member Topeka Town Council meets at the Topeka Town Hall at 124 E. Lake St., Topeka, at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The town clerk is Tanner Troyer. Ron Eash is the town manager. They may be reached at the town hall at
Wolcottville The three-member Wolcottville Town Council meets at the Wolcottville Town Hall at 104 W. Race St., Wolcottville, at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The town clerk is June Brown. She may be reached at the town hall at 854-3151.
EMERGENCY SERVICES LAGRANGE
Fire chief: Mark McClish Fire emergency: 911 Fire business line: 463-3139 Town marshal: Rich Snyder Police emergency: 911 Police business line: 463-7031
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WOLCOTTVILLE Johnson Township fire chief: Mike Martz Fire emergency: 911 Fire business line: 854-4545 Town marshal: Ryan Kauffman Police business line: 854-2930 Police emergency: 911
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Fire chief: Jeff McNabb Fire emergency: 911 Fire business line: 367-2140
STROH Fire Chief: Hillard Gayhear Fire emergency: 911 Fire business line: 351-2641
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EMERGENCY SERVICES LAGRANGE COUNTY Sheriff’s Department Sheriff: Jeff Campos County jail: 0875 S. S.R. 9, LaGrange Police emergency: 911 Department business line: 463-7491
INDIANA STATE POLICE Fort Wayne Post 800-552-0976
PARKVIEW LAGRANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMS services in LaGrange County are provided through a partnership between Parkview LaGrange Hospital and LaGrange County. With ambulance stations in the city of LaGrange and in Shipshewana, LaGrange County residents have quick access to emergency medical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 911 for emergency medical assistance.
UNITED STATES MARSHAL South Bend-District Headquarters: 574-236-8291/574-236-8815 Fort Wayne Office: 423-4667/424-8753
LAGRANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Stewart Bender, 350-2323
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS AMERICAN LEGION POST 215 Larry Schlabach, post commander 100 Industrial Parkway, LaGrange 463-4172
GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHERN INDIANA-MICHIANA COUNCIL LaGrange County Girl Scouts Chris Ford 800-283-4812, ext. 135
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY (215) Shirley Helmuth, president, 463-4172 SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION (Post 215) Ben Gulley, commander, 463-4172
LAGRANGE COUNTY AARP CHAPTER Lula May Carney, president, 463-3536 Jim Kennah, vice president Beth Gallagher, secretary
Mary Lou Prough, treasurer LAGRANGE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Beth Sherman, executive director Lora James, administrative assistant 901 S. Detroit St., LaGrange, 463-2443 Sandy Sturtz Ringler, president, Silveus Insurance Partner Mike Brill, vice president, CenturyLink
BAR ASSOCIATION OF LAGRANGE COUNTY Travis Glick, president, 499-6326 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA Hannah Honn, 260-456-1600, ext. 2280 CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL OF LAGRANGE COUNTY Dan Pruitt, president, 593-2371 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Sandy Klausing, poofel@hotmail.com DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE Mark Eagleson, chairman, cell 336-3182; Mary Mynhier, vice chairman, 463-4104 FAMILIES FOR FREEDOM Sara Fisher, contact, 260-347-4075
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Cathy Hefty, treasurer, Lake City Bank Lori White, secretary, Farmers State Bank LAGRANGE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Byron McCoy, president, 463-3763; cell 260-350-8561; blmccoy2@yahoo.com Betty Wood, treasurer LAGRANGE COUNTY LAKES COUNCIL P.O. Box 86, 111 W. Spring St., Suite 8, LaGrange lagrangecountylakescouncil.org, 499-5253 NORTHEAST INDIANA STEAM AND GAS ASSOCIATION neisaga.com President, Cory Hopper
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RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) Patty Sheppard, director Shirley Johnson, assistant director, 925-0917 TOPEKA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Harold Gingerich, president, 593-2689, topekahistoricalsociety.com harjan68@hotmail.com UNITED FUND OF LAGRANGE COUNTY Angie Kresse, director, 463-8040 LIONS CLUBS HOWE Dan Gunter, president, 562-2098. MONGO Russell Howe, president, 367-2700 SHIPSHEWANA Roger Yoder, contact person, 768-4402 SOUTH MILFORD R. D. Wolheter, contact person, 351-3581 STROH Steve Hamilton, treasurer, 351-4232 TOPEKA Jerry Woodworth, contact person, 463-6708 WOLCOTTVILLE Eric Johnston, president Robert Lewis, secretary, 215-1356 LAGRANGE COUNTY PURDUE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Contact LaGrange County Extension Office County Office Building, Suite 10, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, 499-6334 John Emerson, Extension director, 4-H youth and development
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Steve Engleking, Extension educator, agriculture and natural resources Ann Fremion, Extension educator, health and human sciences Debra Pontecorvo, Family Nutrition program assistant 4-H FAIR ASSOCIATION Mike Patka, president, 350-8603 Ken Martin, vice president, 499-3200 Diane Mackey, secetary Marilynn Grossman, assistant secretary Yvonne Eash, treasurer Tammy Kauffman, assistant treasurer
4-H CLUBS Contact LaGrange County Extension Office County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange 499-6334
PATCHWORK PATTERNS Carla Whitlock, president
LAGRANGE COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS COUNTY OFFICERS Mary Beth Lemings, president Barbara Maskow, vice president LOCAL EXTENSION CLUBS GREENFIELD MILLS Carolyn Gochenauer, president
PURDUE EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER David Traylor, president, 499-3139
PLATO Sharon Strayer, president
SHIPSHEWANA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY P.O. Box 929 315 Morton St.,Shipshewana
NEWBURY Alverna Carpenter, president
FESTIVALS & EVENTS The following are some of the events and festivals taking place in LaGrange County throughout the year. Many more events can be found on backroads.org, michianaevents. com, shipshewana.com and riegsecker.com.
APRIL 17-18 — Gunslingers Gun Show, Michiana Event Center 22 — Antique Toy Auction, Shipshewana Antique Auction Building. 25 — Kite Komotion, Shipshewana Events Center field, Shipshewana.
Shipeshewana. 19 — Topeka Carriage & Antique Sale, Topeka Livestock Auction, Topeka. 19-20 — Trottingbred Harness Horse Racing, LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds, LaGrange. 20 — 16th annual Pumpkinvine Trail Bike Ride, Shipshewana. 20 — Newbury Square Swap Meet & Flea Market, Newbury Square, Shipshewana.
20 — Cook’s Bison Ranch Calf Celebration Days, Cook’s Bison Ranch, Wolcottville. 22-26 — 41st annual Topeka Quilt Show and Sale, Eden Worship Center, Topeka. 24-27 — Shipshewana Quilt Festival, Shipshewana. 30-July 4 — 4th of July Extended Flea Market, Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market, Shipshewana.
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MAY 1-2 — Shipshewana MayFest, downtown Shipshewana. 2 — LaGrange Farmers Market opens, 101 N. High St., LaGrange. Every Tuesday and Saturday through October. 5-6 — Shipshewana Flea Market opens, Shipshewana. Every Tuesday and Wednesday through Oct. 3 8-9 — Shipshewana Annual Spring Garage Sale, Shipshewana 22-23 — 34th annual Haiti Benefit Auction, Shipshewana Antique Auction, 345 S. Van Buren St. Shipshewana. 26 — “Cruise-In” at the Hostetler’s Hudson Auto Museum and Shipshewana Event Center opens, Shipshewana. Every Tuesday through September. 30 — Howe Farmers Market open, Town Park, Howe. Every Saturday through October.
JUNE 5-6 – Trottingbred Harness Horse Racing, LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds, LaGrange. 6 — Shipshewana Antique Market, Antique Gallery/Trading Place Pavilion,
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JULY
11-18 — LaGrange County 4-H Fair, LaGrange Fairgrounds, LaGrange. 17-18 — Reminiscences of Shipshewana, downtown Shipshewana. 18 — Newbury Square Swap Meet & Flea Market, Newbury Square, Shipshewana. 31-Aug. 1 — Trottingbred Harness Horse Racing, LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds, LaGrange.
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1 — Shipshewana Antique Market, Antique Gallery/Trading Place Pavilion, Shipeshewana. 7-9 — Amishland and Lakes, Howe Military Academy, Howe. 7 — 20th annual LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity Benefit Auction, Shipshewana Auction Barn, Shipshewana. 13-16 — 34th annual Steam and Gas Show, LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds, LaGrange. 21-22 — Trottingbred Harness Horse Racing, LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds, LaGrange. 22 — David Rogers Country Fair and National Day of the Cowboy, David Rogers Memorial Park, 2355 W. C.R. 550S, Wolcottville. 22 — Newbury Square Swap Meet & Flea Market, Newbury Square, Shipshewana.
SEPTEMBER 5 — Shipshewana Antique Market, Antique Gallery/Trading Place Pavilion, Shipeshewana. 7-9 — Labor Day Extended Flea Market, Shipshewana Auction and Flea Market, Shipshewana. 12 — Yoder’s Consignment Auction, Yoder Family Farm, Shipshewana. 19 — Honeyville Quilt Auction, Borntreger Residence, 4110 S C.R. 1000W, Millersburg. 19 — Pine Knob Hunting and Fishing Day, Pine Knob Park, Howe. 19 — Newbury Square Swap Meet & Flea Market, Newbury Square, Shipshewana. 26 — Standardbred Horse Sale, Shipshewana Auction, 345 Van Buren St., Shipshewana.
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21 — Antique Toy Auction, Shipshewana Antique Auction Building. 27-30 — Topeka Draft Horse, Equipment and Carriage Sale, Topeka Livestock Auction, Topeka. 31 — Halloween in the Museum, Hostetler’s Hudson Auto Museum, Shipshewana.
NOVEMBER 4 — Antique Specialty Auction, Shipshewana Antique Auction Building. 7 — Christmas Light Parade, downtown Shipshewana. 7 — Antiques & Collectibles Show, Shipshewana Antique Auction Building. 15 — Chocolate Day, downtown Shipshewana. 28-30 — Gingerbread Houses on Display, Davis Mercantile, Shipshewana.
OCTOBER
DECEMBER
1-3 — Fall Crafter’s Fair, downtown Shipshewana. 6-10 — 110th annual Corn School Festival, downtown LaGrange. 17 — Newbury Square Swap Meet & Flea Market, Newbury Square, Shipshewana.
1 — Wana Night Out, Shipshewana. 5 — Kids’ Day, Shipshewana. 5 — Santa Visits Shipshewana, Wolfe Building, Shipshewana. 29-30 — Shipshewana Ice Festival, Shipshewana.
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HEALTH CARE & HUMAN SERVICES AMERICAN RED CROSS 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 when 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 463-3552.
ARC OPPORTUNITIES OF LAGRANGE COUNTY Arc Opportunities of LaGrange County , a nonprofit organization based at 0235 W. C.R. 300N, Howe, 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
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HEALTH CARE & HUMAN SERVICES 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 Ark Paws and Claws Used Bookstore, on the square in Howe, 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. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the summer months, Ark also operates a book booth at the Shipshewana Flea Market. 562-2100
CLOTHES AND FOOD BASKET OF LAGRANGE COUNTY Clothes and Food Basket of LaGrange County, 202 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, 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. Hours of operation are Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact the office at 463-7974.
COMMUNITY ACTION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA CANI is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to removing the causes and conditions of poverty in LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Whitley, DeKalb and Allen counties. CANI uses state, federal, local and private resources to improve the quality of life for low-income citizens. CANI offers assistance with childcare costs, education, family development, food, housing and utilities at no cost to clients. For more information, contact the CANI office 463-5276 or 888-437-5010.
COMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTER Compassion Pregnancy Center, 830 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, provides free and confidential services to women of all ages in LaGrange and Steuben counties. It
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ELIJAH HAVEN CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER INC. 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. For information, call the office at 463-8700. Safe Haven’s emergency crisis line in LaGrange County is 463-3400.
FIRST STEPS 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. For more information, contact the First Steps of Northeast Indiana Central Office at 866-725-2398.
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The LaGrange County Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization based at 410 E. Central Ave., LaGrange. It 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.
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HEALTH CARE & HUMAN SERVICES LAGRANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES LaGrange County Department of Child Services is based at 122 N. Detroit St., LaGrange. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It provides child welfare assistance to residents in LaGrange County through adoptions, child protective services, foster homes and daycare licensing. For more information, contact Wendy Petty, director, at 463-3451.
LAGRANGE COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES 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. It is located at 826 N. Detroit St., LaGrange. For more information, call 800-403-0864.
LAGRANGE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY The mission of LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity, 109 E. Central St., LaGrange, 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. More information is available by calling 463-8519 or logging in to lagrangehabitat.org/FamilySelection.htm.
LAGRANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 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 304 N. Townline Road, LaGrange.
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LaGrange County Health Officer Dr. Tony Pechin, M.D., may be reached at 768-4141. 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 open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is staffed by Dr. Alfredo Garcia, administrator and environmental health specialist; Jarod Nisley, food inspector; Kelly Bills, office manager, vital records and registrar; Deb Grossman, public health nurse; Michelle Tennant, assistant nurse and WIC coordinator; Linda Sabelhaus, assistant nurse; and LouAnn Sherck, data entry coordinator. For more information, call the office at 499-4182.
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LEAGUE FOR THE BLIND AND DISABLED INC. The League for the Blind and Disabled Inc. hosts a LaGrange County support group that meets 1:30-3:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at Miller’s Merry Manor, S.R. 9, LaGrange. For more information, contact Linda Scribner at 800-889-3443.
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.
MILLER’S MERRY MANOR Miller’s Merry Manor at 787 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, provides 24-hour assisted living, skilled care for citizens of LaGrange County. It provides a number of inpatient and outpatient care options. For more information, call the office, 463-2172.
NORTHEASTERN CENTER The Northeastern Center at 2155 N. S.R. 9, north of LaGrange, 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
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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. For more information, call the office at 463-7144.
PARKVIEW LAGRANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMS services in LaGrange County are provided through a partnership between Parkview LaGrange Hospital and LaGrange County. With ambulance stations in the city of LaGrange and in Shipshewana, LaGrange County residents have quick access to emergency medical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 911 for emergency medical assistance.
PARKVIEW LAGRANGE HOSPITAL Parkview LaGrange Hospital at 207 N. Townline Road in LaGrange is a not-for-profit community hospital that provides acute care services to LaGrange County and the surrounding area. Services provided include ambulatory and inpatient surgery; endoscopy; medical-surgical, critical, and transitional care; maternity; EMS and emergency care. Diagnostic and ancillary services include digital mammography, CT and MRI; rehabilitation therapy; and a sleep center. Medical specialty services available on site include cardiology, colon and rectal surgery, gynecology, oncology, orthopedics, urology and general surgery. Parkview LaGrange is a member of Parkview Health, a family of hospitals and health care services covering a 15-county region in northeastern Indiana and western Ohio. For more information, call 463-9000.
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COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS Parkview LaGrange also offers a robust program of free and low-cost community health and wellness programs throughout the year. Among these are monthly prenatal education, the Parkview LaGrange Seniors Club, group exercise classes (in partnership with the Cole Center Family YMCA), and numerous other screenings and wellness education programs at the hospital and locations elsewhere in LaGrange County. For more information about specific health and wellness programs, call 463-9000.
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HEALTH CARE & HUMAN SERVICES STROKE SUPPORT GROUP The Stroke Support Group is sponsored by Parkview LaGrange Hospital, Miller’s Merry Manor and Life Care Center of LaGrange and LaGrange County Council on Aging. Meetings are at the LaGrange County Council on Aging, 410 E. Central Ave., LaGrange, at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. For more information, call Randy Packer at 350-9280.
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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 phone-based counseling service that helps Indiana smokers quit. For more information, contact Debbie Pontecorvo, regional program coordinator, at
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LAKELAND Students from LaGrange, Howe, Wolcottville and the surrounding areas attend Lakeland School Corp. The corporation has five schools in its district. Lakeland also operates the LaGrange Academy, an alternative high school. Board members are Bob Bond, president; David Larimer, vice president; Kathy Fuller, secretary; and members Sue Keenan, Carey McKibben and Bob Murphy. Administration: Lakeland School Corp., central office
200 S. Cherry St., LaGrange, 499-2400 Risa Herber, superintendent Lakeland High School 0805 E. C.R. 75N, LaGrange, 499-2470 Eva Merkel, interim superintendent/ principal Lakeland Middle School 1055 E. C.R. 75N, LaGrange, 499-2480 Chris Wilkins, principal Parkside Elementary School 1 LeMaster Circle, LaGrange, 499-2430 Susan Mueller, principal Wolcott Mills Elementary School 108 Meyers St., Wolcottville, 499-2450
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Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a supplementary food and education program directed to improve the health and nutrition of women and children. The office is at 304 N. Townline Road, Suite 1, LaGrange. For an appointment, call 499-4182.
Brad Targgart, principal Lima-Brighton Elementary School 201 Market St., Howe, 499-2440 Marty Burns, principal Lakeland Alternative School Lakeland High School Amy Garl, alternative education teacher, 499-2470
PRAIRIE HEIGHTS Prairie Heights Community School Corp. serves the students of Hudson, Stroh, Flint, Mongo, Orland, Helmer, Salem Center, South Milford and rural LaGrange. It also serves Milgrove, Jackson and Salem townships of Steuben County. Four schools serve these students of Steuben and LaGrange counties. Board members are Bob Ledgerwood, president; Jim Courtright, vice president; Mike Howe, secretary-treasurer; and members Bill McClanahan and Kirk Perkins. Administration: Prairie Heights Community Schools 305 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange, 351-3214 Jeff Reed, superintendent Prairie Heights Elementary School 455 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange, 351-3214 Brenda Rummel, principal Prairie Heights Middle School 395 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange, 351-3214 Damon Witherspoon, principal Prairie Heights High School 245 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange, 351-3214 Jeremy Swander, principal
WESTVIEW Westview School Corporation serves students in western LaGrange County. The corporation operates five schools for students in Topeka, Shipshewana and surrounding areas. Board members are Gerald Lee, president; David Mehas, vice president; Carrie Schrock, secretary; and members Jim Miller and Keith Lambright.
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Administration: Westview School Corporation 1545 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka, 768-4404 Randy Zimmerly, superintendent Meadowview Elementary School 7950 W. C.R. 50S, Shipshewana, 768-7702 Toni Whitney, principal Shipshewana-Scott Elementary School 325 W. Middlebury St., Shipshewana, 768-4158 Ian Zuercher, principal Topeka Elementary School 138 School St., Topeka, 593-2897 Becky Siegel, principal Westview Elementary School 1715 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka, 768-7717 Juli Leeper, principal Westview Junior-Senior High School 1635 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka, 768-4146 Rich Cory, senior high principal Randy Miller, junior high principal
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS 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 19 trustees from throughout the nation governs the Howe Military Academy. Administration: Howe Military Academy 5575 N. S.R. 9, Howe, 562-2131 Col. (Ret.) George Douglass, superintendent Chris Geib, director of admission
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