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Amish Enjoy Time Building Relationships on Trips the
Doby Jones is an illiterate 70-something with a happy and enthusiastic disposition. I am assigned to the crew working on his place. About eight of us Amish youth clamber out of the van and begin unloading tools on this Monday morning in late December.
Soon there are four or five boys and girls tearing shingles off the roof. A few ladies begin cleaning the inside of the house. Levi and I go inspect the site of the smoke house we plan to construct behind the house.
On Saturday last, three loads of Amish youth arrived here in Mississippi and lodged at the Mashulaville Dormitory, Owner Larry Miller has lined up a dozen or so work projects for us to help poverty-stricken local residents. This morning we’ve split up and tackled the first four.
Levi Zook, my good friend and a contractor from Pennsylvania, is in charge of this job site. He inspects the existing wooden platform that we’re supposed to build the smoke house on. It’s way out of square,” he declares.
So we fix it. This involves pulling nails out of tough native lumber. I have a good Stanley hammer and expensive cat’s claw nail puller, but on some of these nails, it still feels like I’m trying to yank them out with my fingernails. At long last, we get them out and get the floor (more or less) squared to Levi’s satisfaction. Then we can begin building walls.
As the morning progresses, we see Clara, Geneva and company repeatedly coming out of the back door with arm loads of trash. They burn it. Later they tell us they cleaned a tremendous amount out of just one closet. With all the hands on the roof, the old shingles and tar paper are soon cleaned off and only the sheathing remains.
Doby has provided burgers and hot dogs for lunch along with sweet potatoes cooked in the skin, which are remarkably tasty. The ladies prepare the food and we break for lunch. It has been drizzly all day and Levi wants to get the tar paper on the roof (the better to waterproof it, my dear) before we leave this afternoon. He changes the sheathing in some weak spots and Jerre, Ivan and I plaster the black tar paper on.
On our way back to the dorm, driver Rich stops in at one of the job sites. Here friend Eli is heading up a crew
working on changing a steep roof. This house retains hints of former beauty and elegance but it is in a sad, bedraggled state at the moment. Eli and company aim to improve that. Levi stays to help get it “in the dry.” The rest of us go back to the dormitory to take showers in preparation for our jaunt to the Choctaw Reservation tonight.
Yesterday, we Amish attended worship services with a black congregation. Today we get to play volleyball with American Indians.
Our three van loads arrive at this 70-acre reservation and take bleacher seats on one side of the gymnasium.
We are obliged to wait awhile as the residents finish playing their set schedule. We are champing at the bit to participate. Sadie Ruth and Gina chat with a young Choctaw girl named Lacey. She lets us taste a stick of a substance she calls something like “wood.” It is a fibrous, white material that looks a lot like, well, wood, but it is soft enough at one end to bite off and eat. It is sweet. Lacey says they grow it at home.
Finally, we’re allowed to play. My Amish team is spanked soundly by a collection of Choctaw. A few of our other teams fare better.
The evening caps off with a unique sight. A team of six Choctaw ladies play against another team of five Amish girls and one Choctaw woman. How many times has that happened in history? The Amish/Choctaw team wins both games.
We thank the Choctaws for letting us play and drive back through the rain to the dormitory.
Loren Beachy is an auctioneer and real estate broker with Bright Star Realty and Auctions in Middlebury. He was formerly an elementary school teacher at a local parochial school teacher for eight years. Some of his stories were written a few years ago while teaching. He enjoys fast horses, hot peppers, and strong coffee.
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Do I Believe?
Ervin Bowman
If we observe someone for a while, we can perceive what is important to him—what he really believes. After all, isn’t all behavior fueled by what we believe, not by what we know?
Imagine this: You are helping your neighbor fix his bull pen. You both know his bull is totally “safe,” yet as a precaution you locked him up in the barn. Just as you’re screwing the last board to the post you hear a loud “MOOO!” You take one look—the bull! Somehow he has escaped from the barn and now he’s lumbering toward you.
It is not that he looks angry. Besides, you know he is safe; he has never charged anyone, and your neighbor says his preschool boys often pet him. The difference between what you know and what you actually believe will cause you to vault that fence— fast.
Or take, for example, the fact that all of us know God will provide for our needs, physically and spiritually. Haven’t we all been taught since childhood that God knows everything about us and that He even numbers the very hair on our head? Haven’t we all been told that God knows what is best for each of us, and that is what He will send?
Think back to when you were a child. Did your parents give you everything you asked for? Did you always get as much candy as you wanted? What about all those toys that caught your eye in the store? Or that new bike you wanted?
Of course you did not get everything you wanted. Does this mean your parents did not love you? No, it was because your parents knew what was best for you that they chose not to always give you what you asked for.
Does God always give us what we pray for?
What does this tell us about God? It tells us God knows everything about everyone. He knows what is best for us. He chooses to give us what we need even if it may seem to hurt us at the moment. Because God loves us and wants what is best for us, that is what He will send.
Do we really believe this?
Then how do we respond if a situation is out of our control? Do we relax and remember it was never
within our control anyway? Are we at peace with knowing that since God is in control, we don’t need to be? We know that as high as the heavens are above the earth, so God’s ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts higher than our thoughts.
But do we—do I—truly believe it?
If we do, we will not seethe or worry when things do not go our way. We will strive not to complain about our lot in life. Instead of questioning God, “Why did this have to happen to me?” we will ask, “God, what do You want me to learn from this situation?” If we actually believe God knows what is best for us we will not be afraid to give Him our all—to obey Him implicitly without needing to understand why.
Fear. Negativity. Where do they come from? Don’t they usually flow from wells of unbelief deep down inside? From knowing, perhaps, but not believing? Is it possible for a person who constantly seeps negativity and fearfulness to trust that God will take care of him?
Really, why are we afraid of where God will lead us once we totally surrender to Him? Isn’t it just that selfish “I want to be in control” attitude? How could God—Who created us, loved us while we were lost, and drew us back to Him—have anything less than the best in mind for us? How could He, when He sent the only Son He ever had to teach us how to live, then suffered Him to die a shameful, bloody death so we can truly live?
Just knowing is not enough. We must believe. Because how we believe, so will we act.
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Three Years of Nothing?
Adellé Andras
“Did you see that farmer Chang? His fields are bare, but he keeps going out and watering and weeding them!”
“I know. He must be crazy. You know, some men are just like that…they keep hoping and trying, even when they should give up and do something else!”
The two mocking men were leaning against large poplar trees at the edge of Farmer Chang’s farm, watching him walk tenderly and water the ground.
Farmer Chang glanced up as he made his rounds and realized these men were making fun of his business. His face flushed. He hardly knew why he did it himself! “When I get home I will ask my father why we grow bamboo,” he determined.
As dusk settled and Chang finished caring for his crops, he began the short trek home. He remembered the thing he was going to ask his father, and his steps hurried. “Every day I’m out there someone passing by mocks me!”
The wooden chopsticks made dull scraping sounds against the pottery as Chang and his family ate their evening meal.
“Baba*, why do we grow bamboo? It takes so long, and everyone mocks us!” Tears of frustration built up in Chang’s eyes.
“Why, Chang, don’t you remember that bamboo takes at least four years to grow? It’s doing things underneath, where we can’t see it, but soon it will grow so fast many people will stand in wonder!” Baba smiled in satisfaction as he considered it.
“Chang, we must remember what is coming, not how it feels right now! It’s like hope. When the bamboo sprouts, it will grow almost three feet per day, and we will be so happy.” Chang’s sister clapped her hands with glee. She had her turns to help in the bamboo fields, too, but she usually had a more hopeful perspective.
Chang smiled at her. Of course he knew why they grew bamboo! It made a good profit and it was successful.
He continued to ponder over their bamboo fields. “Why, Baba, growing bamboo can be such a wonderful spiritual story, too! The fields are like our hearts, and the Farmer is God. He works on us with care and much time, and eventually, we will sprout up in our new life for Him! He grants us so much mercy, and He is so patient with us!” Chang marveled at the love of his “Farmer” as he considered it through the parable of bamboo.
“I am glad we grow bamboo!” Chang exclaimed, and everyone smiled their agreement.
Often the things in life that take the most time are the best experiences we ever have.
*Baba is a Chinese name for Father.
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BARN: 40’x72’ with 6 box stalls, tack room, feed room and storage area, 12’x72’ attached open lean and 12’x72’ attached, mostly enclosed storage lean
SHOP: 24’x24’ insulated
HOOP BUILDING: 30’x48’ with (2) 48’ long storage containers
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Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 4 PM on Tues, February 25, 2025. Starting bid is $525,000. For bidding updates or to place a bid, contact Chupp Auctions at 260-499-0216 or 260-499-0093.
TERMS: 5% down (non-refundable) upon accepted offer on Feb. 25, 2025 with balance due at closing. Closing approx. 45 days after the auction with possession at closing. Taxes will be pro-rated. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Any announcements made by the auctioneers take precedence over printed matter.
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PROPERTY LOCATED: 2 miles west of Topeka, IN on 700S to SR 5, north 1 mile to 600S, west 3¼ miles to 1125W, north to first place on right ADDRESS: 5965 S 1125 W, Millersburg, IN 46543
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HOUSE : 32’x44’ 2-story with an 8’ kitchen bump-out, 8’x30’ open porch, 10’x16’ patio, full walk-out basement, 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, nice open concept, hardwood cabinets, linoleum throughout, LP lights, coal stove
BARN: 28’x48’ hip roof with an 8’x48’ overhang, barn area is 28’x14’ with 2 box stalls and 2 tie stalls, large concrete barnyard slab, shop area is 28’x30’
STORAGE/CHICKEN COOP: 12’x21’
GARDEN SHED: 8’x10’ 1000 gallon LP tank • Sand box with play house
Public welcome to inspect this real estate Mondays from 3:00-5:00 PM or by appointment with the auctioneers.
Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 4:00 PM on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Starting bid is $400,000. For bidding updates or to place a bid, contact Chupp Auctions at 260-499-0216 or 260-499-0093.
TERMS: 10% down (non-refundable) upon accepted offer on February 26, 2025 with balance due at closing. Closing approximately 45 days after the auction with possession given August 4, 2025. Sellers to pay $1000 rent per month from day of closing to date of possession. Taxes will be pro-rated. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Any announcements made by the auctioneers take precedence over printed matter.
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BUILDING: 40’x72’ with 40’x40’ attached garage, 3 offices, 1 bath with shower, waiting room, utility room plus numerous other rooms. This building was used as a veterinary clinic but has many other possibilities! New metal roof, central air and heat, plus wifi!
Paved parking lot • Property has city water and sewer For private inspection of this property, contact Paul or Cathy at 574-536-1600.
Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Starting bid is $200,000. For bidding updates or to place a bid, contact Chupp Auctions at 260-499-0216 or 260-499-0093.
TERMS: 10% down (non-refundable) upon accepted offer on March 4, 2025 with balance due at closing. Closing approx. 45 days after the auction with possession at closing. Taxes will be pro-rated. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Any announcements made by the auctioneers take precedence over printed matter.
Owners: MILLERSBURG ANIMAL CLINIC
PHONE BID
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
PROPERTY LOCATED: 1½ miles west of the SR 13 & SR 4 junction in Middlebury, IN on SR 4 to CR 35, north 1/2 mile ADDRESS: 61166 CR 35, Goshen, IN 46528
23.5 ACRES • 3 PARCELS • HOUSE • SHOP • WOODS
PARCEL #1: 11.5 ACRES, BLDGS, WOODS
HOUSE: octagon-shaped with approx. 1,800 sq.ft., full walkout mostly finished basement with 2-car garage, wraparound open deck, 3 possible 4 bedrooms, office, 2 full baths, central air, natural gas furnace, new roof in 2016 Outdoor wood boiler • Lawn irrigation system
SHOP: 24’x64’ with 4½’ overhang, insulated, wood stove
Cement driveway • Outdoor water hydrant
PARCEL
#2: 4 ACRES WOODS
This parcel will be soil tested.
PARCEL #3: 8 ACRES WOODS
This parcel has some wetlands and would need a variance to be buildable.
Parcels may be purchased separately or as a combination.
Public welcome to inspect this real estate Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 PM or by appointment with the auctioneers.
Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 4 PM on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Starting bid on Parcel #1 is $400,000, on Parcel #2 it is $60,000 and on Parcel #3 it is $100,000. For bidding updates or to place a bid, contact Chupp Auctions at 260-499-0216 or 260-499-0093.
TERMS: 10% down (non-refundable) upon accepted offer on March 4, 2025 with balance due at closing. Closing approx. 45 days after the auction with possession given at closing. Taxes will be pro-rated. Survey, if needed, to be provided by the sellers. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Any announcements made by the auctioneers take precedence over printed matter.
PHONE BID
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
PROPERTY LOCATED: approx. 6 miles north of Middlebury, IN on SR 13 (property located approx. ¼ mile north of the IN-MI state line in Michigan) ADDRESS: 71131 US Hwy 131, White Pigeon, MI
• 2.82 ACRES • HOUSE • BARN •
Phone bids accepted until 4:00 PM on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
HOUSE: 1½ story with approx. 1,400 sq.ft., full basement, attached entrance, 3 bedrooms, 1½ baths, interior of house has many upgrades, house is fully wired, natural gas
BARN: 20’x50’ metal frame barn with 3 tie stalls (3) Small storage buildings
Raised garden beds, grapes, strawberries, red raspberries and more!
In-ground dog fence with collars and remote
Public welcome to inspect this real estate February 10 and February 18 from 3-5 PM or by appointment with the auctioneers.
Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 4:00 PM on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Starting bid is $215,000. For bidding updates or to place a bid, contact Chupp Auctions at 260-499-0216 or 260-499-0093.
TERMS: 10% down (non-refundable) upon accepted offer on March 5, 2025 with balance due at closing. Closing approx. 45 days after the auction with possession given at closing. Taxes will be pro-rated. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Any announcements made by the auctioneers take precedence over printed matter.
Owners: SAMUEL F & EVA BEECHY
PHONE BID
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
PROPERTY LOCATED: 2 miles south of the SR 13 and US 20 junction in Middlebury, IN on SR 13 to CR 24, east 2 miles
ADDRESS: 10848 CR 24, Middlebury, IN 46540
7 ACRES • 2 HOUSES • BARN/SHOP
** (2) Single-story SIP-built homes with approximately 3,470 total sq.ft. with a laundry room / entrance that attaches the 2 houses **
HOUSE #1: 1-story with full basement, 7’x14’ front porch, 2 bedrooms, 1¼ baths, sewing room, walk-in pantry, attic storage with stairway, NG lights and E-Z Glo heating stove, oak kitchen cupboards, some hardwood flooring
HOUSE #2: 1-story with full basement, 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, attic storage with pull-down stairs, LP lights, NG Even Heat heating stove, pantry area, rustic hickory cabinets, some hardwood flooring
BARN/SHOP: barn area is 40’x32’ with a 10’x14’ attached motor room, 4 tie stalls, 2 box stalls and tramp shed area. Attached shop is 26’x38’ lined and insulated with 2 LP lights, chimney and is wired for shop equipment.
GARDEN SHED: 10’x12’
Kubota 20kw automatic-start diesel (8) Well-started Maple trees
Strawberries, raspberries, asparagus, garden tea
Public welcome to inspect this real estate Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 PM or by appointment with the auctioneers.
Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 4:00 PM on Monday, March 17, 2025. Starting bid is $475,000. For bidding updates or to place a bid, contact Chupp Auctions at 260-4990216 or 260-499-093.
TERMS: 10% down (non-refundable) upon accepted offer on March 17, 2025 with balance due at closing. Closing approximately 45 days after the auction with possession of House #2 given at closing. Possession of House #1 will be November 1, 2025. Taxes will be pro-rated. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Any announcements made by the auctioneers take precedence over printed matter.
Owners: MELVIN W & VERA
PHONE BID
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
PROPERTY LOCATED: ½ mile north of Topeka, IN on Main Street ADDRESS: 525 N Main St, Topeka, IN 46571
2.71 ACRES • HOUSE • BARN • STORAGE BARN
Phone bids accepted until 4:30 PM on Monday, March 17, 2025.
HOUSE: 2-story with approx. 2,200 sq.ft., 12’x22’ attached wash house/entrance, partial basement, 3 possible 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, new windows on 2nd story in 2021, attic fan & blanket, natural gas, metal roof
City water & sewer
Outdoor fire pit area
BARN/SHOP: 30’x40’ with 3 box stalls and tramp shed area
STORAGE BARN: 10’x20’
(2) Solar panels & 12V 230W battery Grapes & black raspberries
Public welcome to inspect this real estate Tuesdays from 4-6 PM beginning February 11 or by appointment with the auctioneers.
Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 4:30 PM on Monday, March 17, 2025. Starting bid is $175,000. For bidding updates or to place a bid, contact Chupp Auctions at 260-499-0216 or 260-499-093.
TERMS: 10% down (non-refundable) upon accepted offer on March 17, 2025 with balance due at closing. Closing approx. 45 days after the auction with possession given at closing. Taxes will be pro-rated. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Any announcements made by the auctioneers take precedence over printed matter.
Owners: JEREMY & LORI LAMBRIGHT
PHONE BID
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
PROPERTY LOCATED: 4 miles northwest of Middlebury, IN on CR 8 OR 2 miles east of Bristol on CR 8
ADDRESS: 15842 CR 8, Bristol, IN 46507
25 ACRES • 2 PARCELS • POND • WOODS
PARCEL #1: 15 Acres
HOUSE : tri-level with 1,688 sq.ft., 2 possible 3 bedrooms, 1½ bath, patio area, ozone water purifier, fully wired, home is overlooking a big pond and marsh area with lots of wildlife
ATTACHED GARAGE: 20’x24’
POLE BARN : 24’x24’ with 1 box stall
UTILITY BUILDING : 12’x14’ lined and insulated, new siding 500-gal LP tank
(2) 3-Sided shelters • Chicken coop
Amish Church District 70-6 • Spinning washline
• Solar panel & battery water system
PARCEL
#2:
10 Acres
Mostly recreational land with great hunting! Approx. 150’ of road frontage. Parcels may be purchased separately or as a combination.
Public welcome to inspect this real estate Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 PM beginning February 12 or by appointment with the auctioneers.
Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 5 PM on Monday, March 17, 2025. Starting bid on Parcel #1 is $385,000, on Parcel #2 it is $70,000. For bidding updates or to place a bid, contact Chupp Auctions at 260-499-0216 or 260-499-0093.
TERMS: 10% down (non-refundable) upon accepted offer on March 17, 2025 with balance due at closing. Closing approx. 45 days after the auction with possession given August 15, 2025. Taxes will be pro-rated. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Any announcements made by the auctioneers take precedence over printed matter.
Owners: NATE & MARLENE STUTZMAN
Adjoins Bonneyville Mill's "Briar Patch Park"
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
PROPERTY LOCATED: 4 miles north of Millersburg, IN on SR 13 to CR 34, east 1 mile to CR 43, south approx. ¼ mile Auction to be held at the Chupp Auction Center, 890 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025
Beginning at 6:00 PM
119 ACRES • 10 PARCELS • WOODS • BLDG SITES
PARCEL #1: 5 ACRES
Includes a 30’x48’ pole barn
PARCEL #2: 11.4 ACRES PARTIALLY WOODED
PARCEL #3: 12.48 ACRES BARE LAND
PARCEL #4: 12.48 ACRES BARE LAND
PARCEL #5: 15 ACRES PARTIALLY WOODED
Some Fish Lake access. This parcel has a 50’ access easement.
PARCEL #6: 22.45 ACRES
Includes a small natural pond. This parcel has a 50’ access easement.
PARCEL #7: 10 ACRES BARE LAND
PARCEL #8: 10 ACRES BARE LAND
PARCEL #9: 10 ACRES BARE LAND
PARCEL #10: 10 ACRES BARE LAND
PARCEL #8 10 ACRES
PARCEL #9 10 ACRES
PARCEL #10 10 ACRES
Parcels may be purchased separately or as a combination. Soil tests will be taken with results given evening of the auction.
NOTICE: A variance has been approved for Parcels #2, #5 and #6 for building, although the variance is only good until June 18 unless an extension is filed.
Public welcome to inspect this real estate anytime during daylight hours.
TERMS: 10% down (non-refundable) evening of the auction with balance due at closing. Closing approximately 60 days after the auction with possession given at closing. Survey, if needed, to be provided by the sellers. Taxes will be pro-rated. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Any announcements made by the auctioneers take precedence over printed matter.
Owners: GEORGE A & BARBARA E SMUCKER
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
PROPERTY LOCATED: 3½ miles north of Shipshewana, IN on SR 5 to SR 120, east 1¼ miles to 675W, north 1 mile to 700N, east approx. 1 mile
Auction to be held at the Chupp Auction Center, 890 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025
Beginning at 6:00 PM
62.67 ACRES • 7 PARCELS • BUILDING SITES
PARCEL #1: 8 Acres Bare Land
PARCEL #2: 8 Acres Bare Land
PARCEL #3: 15.5 Acres Bare Land
PARCEL #4: 6.25 Acres Bare Land
PARCEL #5: 6.25 Acres Bare Land
PARCEL #6: 6.5 Acres Bare Land
PARCEL #7: 12.11 Acres Bare Land
Parcels may be purchased separately or as a combination. Soil tests will be taken with results given evening of the auction.
Public welcome to inspect this real estate anytime during daylight hours.
TERMS: 10% down (non-refundable) evening of the auction with balance due at closing. Closing approximately 60 days after the auction with possession given at closing. Possession for farming given after the 10% earnest money has been received. Taxes will be pro-rated. Survey to be provided by the sellers. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Any announcements made by the auctioneers take precedence over printed matter.
Owners: SCHROCK CHILDREN’S TRUST
FEBRUARY 18-21
Mid-America Draft Horse Sale (Gordyville) Rantoul, IL
FEBRUARY 24
Phone bidding ends 4:00 PM
Marty & Karla Borkholder
5 Acres, House, Many Buildings 1700 N 1000 W, Shipshewana
FEBRUARY 25
Phone bidding ends 4:00 PM
Vernon E & Mary Etta Yoder
25.5 Acres, House, Barn 66636 Klett Rd, Constantine, MI
FEBRUARY 26
Phone bidding ends 4:00 PM
Willis & Betty Bontrager
3.22 Acres, House, Barn, Bldg 5965 S 1125 W, Millersburg, IN
FEBRUARY 27
Phone bidding ends 4:00 PM
Aquatic Wood Coatings
Finishing Business Millersburg, IN
FEBRUARY 27
Phone bidding ends 5:00 PM
MARCH 1
David & JoAnn Yoder
Shop Building for Removal 0975 S 1075 W, Middlebury, IN
Illinois Standardbred Auction Arthur, IL
MARCH 3
Toy Auction Chupp Auction Center, Shipshewana
MARCH 4
Phone bidding ends 4:00 PM
Ira Thomas Trust
23.5 Acres, 3 Parcels 61166 CR 35, Goshen, IN
MARCH 4
Phone bidding ends 5:00 PM
Millersburg Animal Clinic
0.43 Acre, Commercial Building 400 E Elm St, Millersburg, IN
MARCH 5
Phone bidding ends 4:00 PM
Samuel F & Eva Beechy
2.82 Acres, House, Barn 71131 US 131, White Pigeon, MI
MARCH 8
Daniel & Kathryn Hershberger
Personal Property Shipshewana, IN
MARCH 10-14
Topeka Draft Horse Auction TLA, Topeka, IN
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
MARCH 15
E. Dean & Marlene Mast
Personal Property Goshen, IN
MARCH 17
Phone bidding ends 4:00 PM
Melvin W & Vera Yoder 7 Acres, 2 Houses, Barn/Shop 10848 CR 24, Middlebury
Proceeds to benefit Dewayne & Juanita Chupp’s medical expenses. Juanita is battling cancer.
To be held at the Shipshewana Auction Antique Bldg. ADDRESS: 345 S Van Buren St, Shipshewana, IN
THURS, APRIL 24, 2025
4:00-7:30 PM Haystack Supper 5:00 PM Auction
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A REFLECTION ON 2024
As we look back on the past year, one word stands out: gratitude . We had the privilege of working with so many of you — whether through auctions for your properties and businesses, helping you purchase a new home, or answering your thoughtful questions. Thank you for trusting us with these important moments in your lives. That trust is something we’ll never take lightly.
Our new Article & Question series in this magazine has been a standout highlight for us. It’s a happy encounter for our team to open the mailbox and find your mailed submissions, and it’s been fascinating to see common threads emerge from people living counties apart. So many of you are wondering about similar challenges and opportunities, which reminds us how connected we all are as a community. We’re honored to keep these conversations going.
Auctions continued to be at the heart of our business, and we’ve worked hard to bring value to our clients through every event. From estate sales to business ownerships to farms, we’ve seen firsthand how auctions create opportunities for Michiana. There are many steps in the timeline of an auction where we realize the role we play in the stories of bidders and sellers, and that’s exactly why we are committed to this service and excited to grow it further.
Our team has grown both in number and caliber. Whether it’s the new agents who brought fresh energy and perspectives or the veterans who continue to set the bar high, we’re proud of the culture we’ve built together. It’s one that values collaboration, creativity, and a shared commitment to serve with excellence. The heart of RES isn’t just in what we do, but in how we do it: as a team.
As we look to the year ahead, we’re ready to grow alongside Michiana’s needs. We’re exploring ways to expand and fine-tune our services, and we’re excited about what’s ahead. It isn’t about reinventing the wheel; it’s about doing more of what works — listening to you, finding solutions, and making it easier to navigate the milestones that matter.
Michiana is why we’re here, and we’re grateful to be in business for you and because of you.
Here’s to 2025!
Now that the Presidential Inauguration has taken place, you may be wondering how it could affect your ability to buy or refinance a home. The good news is, history shows that the inauguration itself rarely leads to any major, immediate changes in the real estate market.
Here’s what we know...
• Historical Data: The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (better known as Freddie Mac) has tracked interest rate changes around election times since 1971. In the 13 elections since, the biggest rate shift was 0.58% in 1980 — likely driven more by the high inflation of the late ’70s and early ’80s than the election itself. (For perspective, mortgage rates in 1981 hit a staggering 16.63%.)
• Market Stability: While the political landscape may seem uncertain, mortgage rates tend to follow long-term economic trends rather than short-term political events. So, there’s no need to panic about sudden spikes or dips.
• Long-Term Outlook: Instead of focusing on short-term political shifts, it’s more useful to consider broader economic indicators. Mortgage rates are shaped by factors like inflation and the Federal Reserve’s policies, which tend to evolve steadily over time.
What Does This Mean for You?
While the election may introduce some uncertainty, it’s essential to focus on your personal financial situation and long-term goals. If you’re considering buying or refinancing a home, talking to a knowledgeable mortgage professional can help you navigate today’s market with advice tailored to you.
Our team at Bright Star RES offers local insight and years of experience to help you navigate these uncertain times with confidence. Remember, the market is always moving, but that doesn’t mean it’s moving in the wrong direction for you.
We can certainly empathize. It is an unfortunate situation to not be on good terms with neighbors (particularly immediate neighbors).
The only case in which we could say for sure that a property’s resale value would be negatively affected by a neighbor is when there are visible, physical issues. This could mean your neighbor does not maintain their home or land, or worse yet, they cross over your yard line and disrupt your property’s value directly. In most cases, resale value usually isn’t affected very much, but the property could take a bit longer to sell.
If we were to offer advice on how to remedy the situation, we’d say that a little can go a long way. Maintaining a friendly demeanor towards them at the mailbox or when you pass by them might not change their attitude, but it certainly can hold any tension at bay while you figure out your move and what’s best for your family. In an extreme case, you might seek out the help of a mutual acquaintance to help bring you together and strengthen the relationship.
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ONLINE & PHONE BID AUCTION
Thursday, March 6 th at 5pm
SHOWINGS: call agent Rich Carpenter to schedule
This property is a blank slate offering many opportunities and includes two outbuildings in a peaceful country setting. The pole barn with a concrete floor is updated with all new metal and new doors. The block building sits on a slab is mostly insulated and finished on the inside with a 100A electric panel and a new metal roof. All utilities available but not turned on.
• 2.2 acre buildable parcel
• All utilities available on site, electric meter is not hooked up • Annual taxes: $1,277.25 for 2023
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Located east of M-311 and south of Lee Lake, 5 miles from downtown Burlington.
PHONE BID AUCTION
This property has had a lot of time invested in it to create an amazing wildlife habitat. There are many deer, turkey, smaller wildlife, multiple established food plots, with a large network of trails throughout. Mature timber and multiple high spots throughout the property create great potential for multiple building sites. Tree stands and hunting blind to be included in sale. Conveniently between Bristol and Middlebury!
Three parcels up for auction, to be sold together or individually to the highest winning combination of bids.
a mile east of CR-27, just south of CR-8 connecting Bristol and Middlebury.
LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION
Real estate selling same day at 11am!
Ammco Brake Lathe
• BG Coolant Flush Machine
• Atlas WB-41 Wheel Balancer
• Baseline 200 Tire Machine
• John Bean 4 Post Alignment Rack
• Hunter R811 Wheel Algnmnt Mach.
• Carlon Electr. Non-metallic Tubing
• Liquid Tuff Non-metallic Conduit
• Badlands ATV Winch
• Lot of Rotor Gauges
• Engine Stand
• OEM GM Axle Hub Nut Socket
• US General Ball Joint Adapter Set
• US General Four Wheel Drive Ball Joint Service Kit
• Emglo Air Compressor
• OTC Encor Diagnostics Tool
• Digital Ammco Drum Micrometer
• Napa Slide Hammer Puller Set
• Mac Tools 18-pc. Pick-&-Scraper
• Mac Tool Right-Angle Air Impact
• Matco Right-Angle Air Impact
• Snap-On Air Impact
• Snap-on Rt-Angle Air Impact
• Mac Tools Rt-Angle Air Impact
• Snap-on Video Inspect Scope
• Snap-on Combination Puller Set
• Snap-on Multi-probe Circuit Tester
• Matco Automotive Test Kit
• Maddox Deluxe Compression Test Kit
• Mac Tools CT25 Compression Tester
• Lot of Crimpers and Wire Strippers
• Lots of: Open-end wrenches, Sockets, Allen sockets, Ratcheting wrench sets, Fan clutch wrenches, Torque sockets, Extensions, Ratchets, etc.
• Lot of three Snap-On Ratchets
• Lot of Grease Guns LOADOUT
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Shovels Scrapers Weed Foes
PHONE BID BUSINESS AUCTION
MONDAY, FEB. 17, 2025
CEDARTEX BUSINESS
This business consists of Titan air pump sprayer, (3) drying racks on wheels, laminating machine with tub of glue, (180 pc) 4'x8' panels, (180 pc) 4'x9' panels, approx. (45 pc) no groove panels; approx. (45 pc) 4'x8' 4" O.C. groove panels, approx. (140) gallons paints of different colors, bander, training.
NOTES: This business consists of painting a high quality panel that has a 50 year exterior warranty but also a great panel for lining indoor areas as well. This business was not pushed to its potential!
Starting Bid $35,000 To inspect or with questions about business call Marvin at 574-642-0482.
You can call and leave a bid anytime, where we keep high bid on voicemail 574-642-0444, until February 17, where we will FINALIZE OVER THE PHONE AT (574) 642-0444 AT 4:00PM.
TERMS: 5% down evening of the auction (non-refundable) with balance due at closing. Closing approximately 30 days after auction with possession given at closing. Taxes will be pro-rated. Any announcements made evening of the auction take precedence over printed matter. Seller has the right to reject any or all bids.
LOCATED: 1 mile west of Millersburg, IN to CR 37, then south 3 miles to US 33, south ¼ mile to CR 48, then west ½ mile. ADDRESS: 13836 CR 48, Syracuse, IN 46567 For contact with the auctioneers on the day of the sale, call Glendon Yoder 260-585-4030
PHONE BID REAL
ESTATE AUCTION
18.21
LOG HOUSE: 1½ story on full basement with walkout, 4 bedroom, 1 full bath, ¾ bath, ½ bath, 2nd kitchen in basement, 2944 sq. ft. finished, attached 22' x 25' garage, 10' x 23' attached enclosed porch, 6' x 40' open deck with bump out overlooking the woods, forced air furnace, fully wired, all appliances will stay.
BARN: 42' x 33' bank barn, shed area, reinforced hay loft floor with 42' x 20' overhang.
CHICKEN BARN: 10' x 32', 10' x 16' area is for chickens, the other 10' x 16' wood shed area.
NOTES: Nice pasture area with good fencing, fruit trees, blackberries, raspberries, rhubarb, asparagus, grapes, natural gas.
(574) 642-0444 AT 5:00PM.
PHONE BID REAL
ESTATE AUCTION
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BARN: 22' x 26', new roof.
NOTES: This property has been
PHONE BID REAL ESTATE AUCTION
MONDAY, MAR. 10, 2025
5.2
HOUSE: Single story, 3 bedroom, 1¾ bath, attached
32' x 34' garage with attached 12' x 26' porch, nice clean home, remodeled in 2017. This property has great lake view. House is approx. 100' to edge of lake.
BARN: 16' x 33', 1 box stall.
10' X 20' STORAGE SHED
10' X 26' 3-SIDED HORSE SHELTER FENCED IN PASTURE
NOTES: This property has nice rolling pasture with some wooded area, also owned access to Atwood Lake with a pier, natural gas, great camping area.
Owners - Mike & Rhonda Fink
PHONE BID REAL ESTATE AUCTION
4.11 ACRES • HOUSE • BARN • SHOP
HOUSE: 2 story on Michigan style basement, 3 bedroom, 1¾ bath, natural gas lights & appliances, house is wired, attached 20' x 37' insulated & lined, hot water heat.
BARN: 40' x 60' with 32' x 60' lean, attached 28' x 24' shop area, partial hay loft, 6 box stalls, big barn with lots more options.
SHOP: 36' x 48' pole barn, lined ceiling.
16' X 20' GARDEN SHED ON CONCRETE SLAB
NOTES: New (8) L16 battery pack with (4) solar panels. This is a farmette setting with full set of buildings.
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3573 N SR75, Camden IN
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Mark Graber
Grabill, IN 260-627-7060
Michiana Farm Supply LaGrange, IN 260-463-8113
Midwest Farm & Pet Bremen, IN 574-646-2509
Miller's Feed Service LLC Topeka, IN 260-593-9136
Millersburg Feeds Millersburg, IN 574-642-9925
Shipshe Farm Supply Shipshewana, IN 260-768-7271
Starlight Harness & Feed Bristol, IN 574-238-0657
Swiss Acres Harness Shop LaGrange, IN 260-463-3559
