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6th SPRING annual
We will be having our event at RMYC 24647 CR 44 Nappanee on March 22 from 8:30-2:30.
Bazaar
We also plan to have a plant exchange so feel free to bring any extra plants and exchange them for something new!
EAST LOCKE SCHOOL will be serving breakfast haystack from 8:00-1:00.
Also new for 2025 is a new vendor that will be opening in NEW PARIS!
A fabric store*** GENESIS! Be sure to stop by their booth, they will be handing out fliers for their GRAND OPENING!
We will also be having a coffee stand with healthy coffee drinks freshly roasted coffee beans, raw unroasted beans, and black brewed coffee.
SOME VENDORS INCLUDE:
• Hershberger Rugs & Crafts
• Bubble Tea
• SK Wooden Toys
• R&B Sales
• SISEL
• Maple City Soaps & Candles
• Norwex
• F&L Freeze Drying
• Tupperware
• Young Living
• Lemongrass
• Melaleuca
• Juice Plus
• Genesis - Bramble & Thyme
• Reign
• Farming For Life - Joe Gady (Fermented Food & Drinks)
• Stampin Up
• Bravenly
• Pampered Chef
• Graceful Designs
• Yoder Braiding
• Olive Home
• Pressed Flowers
• Kay Bontrager
• Sugar & Spice
Baling Hay Keeps the Boredom Away the epiphany
Voltaire, the French thinker, said “Work keeps at bay three great evils – boredom, vice and need.”
Well, I’m not bored now.
Sweat rolls down my face. I wipe it hastily while I charge from the back of the moving hay wagon to the front. The goal is to yank the next bale onto the wagon before it tumbles off the chute and onto the ground because the baler is shoving the next bale through. Blisters are forming.
Sister Emily is the teamster handling the four horses pulling the baler and attached wagon. Her natural horsemanship stands her in good stead (most of the time) as she guides the caravan in circles gobbling up the rows of hay.
Hay baling is a bit of an art. The hay must be dried so as not to rot after being compressed into bales. However, the savvy farmer doesn’t want his hay so dry that it loses nutritional value and palatability for his stock. The whole operation becomes a bit of a juggling act, including watching the weather forecast for an idea of when it will be sunny, cloudy or (look out) rainy. The farmer needs a feel for when the hay is ripe to cut as well as dry enough to bale. Experience helps.
My dad, he of the uncanny haying instincts, is not home today. The final decisions are up to me. Some of our 10 acres was cut yesterday, some two days ago. Will all of it be fit to bale today? Rain is forecast for tomorrow. ‘Twould be a comfort to have it all in the barn.
I check both parts of the field. There is little doubt that the first will be ready. The second is iffy.
I decide. We’ll rake the first part straight away and wait just a bit to rake the rest. Then we’ll try to bale it all.
Sisters Emily and Ramah rake while I prep our baler. This is the first time it will be used this season, so I gas it up, check that it has twine and grease it.
The girls bring their teams to the barn from across the road where they had been raking. We eat a quick lunch. Then it’s time to hit it.
I used to dread haying time. Now it’s almost a rush, if things click. Emily and Ramah go back to the field to rake the second part, while Mom, Grace and I harness and hitch the big four-horse team to the baler. A few empty wagons bring up the rear as our procession crosses the road, makes its way back the driveway between the neighbors’ houses, and enters the field.
Mom takes Emily’s spot on the rake and Emily grabs the lines at the head of the baling column. We came. We saw. We baled.
We begin with one of the outside rounds. My job, on the wagon, is to monitor the quality and weight of the bales, make adjustments to the baler accordingly and stack the bales on the moving wagon.
Any farm-raised boy can do this stacking, but it is still gratifying to see a well-balanced load rise on the wagon as I stack the bales like pieces in a puzzle.
Emily’s job, steering the horses pulling the baler- while not so physically strenuous, still takes a level of skill, especially on the “inside-out” left turns we’re making on this first round. As we go past one corner, I see that Emily didn’t get it all. I think there’s probably enough left on the ground to feed Job’s camels for a day. I don’t say it out loud to Emily. Uh, uh. Not yet.
Emily does guide the baler well, though, and gets most of the hay gobbled up. She really is a good horsewoman. This just makes it more fun when she messes up occasionally.
We finish the outside round, switching wagons as they are filled, and point the baler toward the middle of the field. Emily raked this part earlier today and didn’t listen – or she misunderstood – or we had a miscommunication on how to rake it. Bottom line, a few of the rows in the middle are thicker than they should be. Now Emily has to hold the horses back to a slow walk and even stop them sometimes so the baler can keep up.
There is nothing slow about the rear of the baler though. With all this hay going in its mouth, our trusty New Holland is kicking out bales at a rapid clip. Beachy scrambles to keep up on the wagon.
At one point, the raked row is actually so wide the baler can’t reach all the hay. I jump down and quickly help Emily fix the problem. I do mention to my sister how unfortunate it is that she can’t blame someone else for the raking job. Promptly, I get back on the wagon. No point in giving Emily time to think of a retort.
We do get finished though, and when darkness has fallen, the hay is all baled.
Truly, it was hard work. Strange how good it feels.
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.
A Gem from the Neighbors
Emma Miller
Crack! The crisp sound of the plastic ball meeting plastic bat rang through the crisp fall air. As the pork chops sizzled on the grill, Lorene watched Emerson and Rowen practice their tee ball skills.
Skinny, curly-haired eight-year-old Emerson was shy and had a calm demeanor. Six-year-old Rowen was the exact opposite; husky, talkative, and energetic. Rowen never missed a chance to holler across the street to inform Lorene what the family was up to or inquire what she was doing. “What are you grilling tonight?” he had yelled just a minute ago.
The crack of the bat kept up a steady rhythm as the boys took turns pitching and batting. Lorene smiled when she heard Rowen give Emerson specific directions on the next pitch in a no-nonsense, coach-like voice.
Emerson took a step back, flexed his skinny arm and aimed carefully. Whoosh… the white ball sailed toward Rowen but was a tad too high and flew straight over his right shoulder. Rowen forgot his coach-like voice and started yelling at Emerson, hurling unkind names and naughty words at him. Poor Emerson stood in shocked silence.
The pork chops were done, but Lorene could not resist lingering at the grill when she saw Mr. Lash come around the side of the house where he had been washing the car.
In a few slow strides Father had a firm grip on Son’s shoulder. “Did I just hear right?” he inquired. Rowen shrugged. Emerson nodded. Tall and lanky Mr. Lash got down on one knee, eye level with his little lad. In a stern yet loving way he told him, “We are not that kind of people. We do not use words like that!”
Feeling a bit intrusive, Lorene gathered the pork chops and grilling utensils and slipped quietly through the French doors as “we are not that kind of people” rang in her ears.
Lorene shared the scenario with her sister over supper. As she did the dishes, she contemplated the phrase and decided it could be used often to define more things than naughty words.
As Plain Folks, what kind of people are we? Are we who our neighbors think we are? Are we like Rowen and use words we shouldn’t when upset? Do we wear clothes that belong to worldly people? Are we the same kind of people when on vacation as we are at home? Do we join in the flow of “live and let live,” afraid to stand for what is right? The thoughts churned endlessly through Lorene’s brain when suddenly she recalled the days of her youth.
How the phrase “we are not that kind of people” would have served her! With shame she recalled the unnecessary, so-called “fun” events she had attended; the choice of music and clothes she had made, among other things.
With a burst of zeal, Lorene determined to remember the soul-stirring words of Mr. Lash. If he, as a worldly English man, lived out and instilled this phrase in his young sons, she could take it to heart and live it out in her life too!
“We are not that kind of people”—a gem shared unawares by Mr. Lash. Applicable in lots of ways to the Amish neighbors across the street.
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PHONE BID REAL ESTATE AUCTION
HOUSE: Single story on full basement, approx. 1,792 sq. ft, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, attached 24' x 24' lined & insulated, natural gas appliances, LP lights, hot water heat.
BARN: 26' x 22' hip roof with 12' x 26', 2 box stalls, 3 tie stalls, tack room, concrete barnyard.
SHOP: 36' x 22' lined & insulated, attic storage.
12' X 10' GARDEN SHED • CONCRETE & PAVED DRIVEWAY 14' X 12' GARDEN SHED
NOTES: Auto start 7000 watt EU Honda generator, solar system, Ozone unit.
PHONE BID REAL ESTATE AUCTION
HOUSE: 2 story on full basement with walkout, 5 possible 6 bedroom, 2 full bath, 14' x 18' entrance, 8' x 30' porch, LP appliances & lights, nice home.
BARN: 40' x 64' with 12' x 40', 8 tie stalls, 1 box stall, rest is used for shop area. Lots of options here for a bigger horse barn.
SHOP: 32' x 40' with attached 54' x 35', insulated & lined, gas furnace. This building is big enough to be used for a business if someone so desires.
12' X 32' CHICKEN COOP • 8' X 18' UTILITY BARN
NOTES: 7000 watt Honda EU generator auto start water system, wooded area behind house with fireplace area.
HOUSE: 2 story on full basement, attached 16' x 20' entrance & wash house, 5 bedroom, 1¾ bath, LP lights, wood heat, 10' x 16' patio area with roof, 8' x 16' front porch.
NEW 2019 BARN: 36' x 50' A frame on concrete wall, 5 box stalls, 18' x 36' shed area, attached 25' x 36' insulated & lined shop with attic truss, Geo Star, approx. 30' x 40' concrete barnyard.
SHOP: 32' x 48' pole type, 14' side walls, 18' x 32' loft, water.
DUCK BARN #1: New in 2019, currently contracted to Culver Ducks. 42' x 596' with 400' being grower room and 42' x 40' in between the baby and grower is shavings room, with baby part being 42' x 156', attached 16' x 16' office, partial pit 10' wide the length of barn.
DUCK BARN #2: New in 2022, currently contracted to Culver Ducks. 42' x 400' with 42' x 288' being grower room, baby area is 42' x 112', 8' x 8' office area, partial pit 10' wide length of barn, attached 4' x 6' hunting blind.
MANURE PAD ON END OF BOTH BARNS WITH POURED WALLS
2800 GALLON LP TANK • 1000 GALLON LP TANK
10' X 16' DIESEL ROOM WITH (2) GENSETS 23.5KW DOOSAN BACKUP 16.5 KW LISTER PETTER
300 GALLON DIESEL TANK • AIR COMPRESSOR & 300 GALLON AIR TANK
10' X 16' INSULATED DOG KENNEL WITH 3 RUNS
NEXT TO RAILROAD • PROPERTY BORDERS ELKHART RIVER
APPROX. 7 ACRES WOODS • 6 ACRES HAY FIELD (NEW SEEDING IN 2024) PRIME HUNTING & FISHING
GOOD FENCING WITH 4-5 ACRES GOOD PASTURE 12' X 16' GARDEN SHED/PHONE SHACK • OUTSIDE HYDRANT • PRIVACY
NOTES: This property has lots of privacy next to railroad tracks and borders Elkhart River. All newer buildings.
PHONE BID REAL ESTATE AUCTION
HOUSE: 28' x 48' double wide on full basement with walkout, 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, LP lights, attached 32' x 34' lined & insulated garage, this is remodeled with nice updates.
HOOP BARN: 30' x 72', 7 box stalls, 1 tie stall, wash bay, tack room.
36' X 36' HOOP • 20' X 26' SHOP
3-SIDED HORSE SHELTER • SMALLER SHED
NOTES: Solar, battery system, some wooded area. This property is on a dirt road, off the beaten path, solid starter home with plenty of room for horses or other animals.
PHONE BID BUSINESS AUCTION
WOODWORKING MACHINE & TOOL PACKAGE
This package includes all electric machines & air tools: Shop Fox model W1677, 5hp, left tilting 10" table saw; Shop Fox model W1682, 5hp, 20" spiral cutter head plainer; Shop Fox model 1689, 5hp, 15" wide belt sander; Shop Fox model 1684, 2 hp, 8" spiral cutter head jointer; Shop Fox model 1702, 3hp, shaper; (2) Shop Fox model 1687, 3hp, dust collectors; Shop Fox model 1706, 1hp, 14" band saw; Shop Fox model 1730, 2hp, oscillating edge sander; (2) 32" x 48" Sandpro downdraft sanding station; 4' x 8' Castle clamp table; Conquest model B0111, ¾hp, 13 spindle drill machine; Powermatic feeder model PF-33, 1hp, drill press; Powermatic model 2800, 1hp, 18" drill press; portable Emglo air compressor, 8hp Honda motor; Kipor generator 2600; 10" Master Force portable table saw; (3) mitre saw, (1) 12" Makita, (1) 10" Dewalt, (1) 10" Porter Cable; Porter Cable dovetail machine; Ryobi oscillating spindle sander; 5' x 5' routing table with (4) routers; 10" Performax table saw; Kreg pocket drilling machine; lumber rack on wheels with lumber; routers; hand planners; staple guns; hand sanders; lots of screws; lots of pipe clamps.
NOTES: This is a complete package that is “Turn Key” ready to build cabinets or furniture with possible training as well. Very good set of woodworking tools. Mervin used to build cabinets, but is in the doddy house now so here is a perfect opportunity to jump in and have your own stay at home business.
PHONE BID REAL ESTATE AUCTION
LOCATED: 4 miles north of Syracuse, IN on CR 33. ADDRESS: 70087 CR 33, Syracuse, IN 46567
THURSDAY, MAR. 20, 2025
HOUSE: 2 story on basement, 4 bedroom, 1 bath, fully wired, central heat & air, new kitchen & flooring in 2016, new windows, roof and siding in 2020, nice open concept home.
BARN: 24' x 45' with 16' x 45' lean, 2 box stalls, lots of options here.
SHOP: 42' x 56' insulated, lined and wired, new in 2018.
SHADE TREES • 16' X 32' ABOVE GROUND POOL FENCED IN PASTURE • GARDEN
NOTES: This is a nice package property not far from Lake Wawasee.
TERMS: 5% down evening of the auction (non-refundable) with balance due at closing. Closing approximately 30 days after auction with possession given 15 days after 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.
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Address: 4445 S 900 W, Topeka, IN 46571 From Topeka, IN on
Fri. & Sat., Mar. 21 & 22, 2025 • 9:00 am
Now Taking Consignments of Quality Tractors and Equipment for our Spring Tractor Auction!
1938 Unstyled "L" Completely Restored, Belt Pulley; 1948 Styled "D" Electric Start, PTO Hydraulics, Restored; 1958, 820 Diesel 80hp, Foot Throttle, Shutters, 5 Set Weights, Like New Firestones, Wow; 1955 "60" Standard, Adjust WF, Power Steering, 801 Full 3pt; JD 755 Diesel with Garrett Turbo, PTO, 3pt, Excellent Condition; 1948 "G" WF, Like New Firestone Tires, Nice Tractor; 1954 "R" Diesel, Pony Start, Good Big Rubber, Both Engines Run Great; 1959, 630 WF, Power Steering, 3pc Weight Set; Full 3pt, Clean Tractor; 1959, 530 WF, Power Steering, 3pc Weight Set, Full 3pt, Very Nice Hard to Find Tractor; 1959, 430 WF, New Tires, Full 3pt, Nice Paint.
Auction Zip ID#49247
Terms: Cash, Check or Credit Card. 7% sales tax + 5% Buyer Premium will be charged.
PHONE BID REAL ESTATE AUCTION
HOUSE: 3,531 sq. ft. finished quad level home with 4 bedroom, 2½ bath, finished basement, new kitchen cabinets, carpet, poly trim and more, lots of closet space, 2 ACs, water softener, natural gas water heater, hot water heat and fire place, electric throughout, all updated since 2019.
SHOP: 20' x 30' new in 2021 insulated and lined, concrete floor, electricity, lights.
SHOP #2: Approx. 18' x 22', new roof and metal.
IN-GROUND POOL: Works, but needs some tile repair.
NOTES: Wow! An awesome quiet setting with Engle Lake access. Bordered by a creek. Close to town yet has a quiet family type country setting.
PHONE BID REAL ESTATE AUCTION
LOCATED: 4 miles east of Ligonier, IN on US 6 to 400 W, then south 1 mile to 600 N, then east ¼ mile.
ADDRESS: On 600 N East of Diamond Lake approx. 1½ mile.
LAND: Mostly wooded with some marsh area, possible buildable area. Very nice hunting woods with tons of deer & turkey. Next to mallard roost area, included in this package is an elevated octagon hunting blind, 53' trailer with front end finished as living area, food plot area, planted kiefer pear trees, lots of mushrooms, crick running through property, this property is classified forest, so very little taxes.
NOTES: Don’t pass up this affordable great hunting area.
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.
PHONE BID SHOP AUCTION
TUESDAY, APR. 8,
• NEW 48' X 72'
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For questions about the
call Gerald Bontrager from Riverland Construction at 260-761-2162. Changes to the specs can be done, but with extra cost.
Specifications:
• This style will fit for a shop house or regular shop
• Permits for personal storage building
• Excavating for flat building site including up to 20 hours onsite prep
• Fill dirt will be at buyers expense
• Slab on grade foundation
• 32' x 40' will have 9' ceiling with room-in-attic-truss
• 40' x 48' will have 9' walls with spread web truss for attic storage
• (1) floor drain in center stubbed to outside of building
• 4" concrete floor with 1½" foam & hot water heat lines
• 2" x 6" exterior walls with 7/16 OSB and Tyvek
• 6/12 roof trusses with Alpine metal roof on 2' x 4' sheeting
• Embossed metal ceiling
• (15) 34" x 48" DH windows
• (3) 3668 ½ glass exterior doors
• 16" overhang
• Vinyl siding, vinyl soffit, and fascia
• 32' x 8' porch overhang with 16' gable centered over door
• (5) rough sawn post with knee braces
• 12' x 8' overhead door into shop
• R38 blown-in cellulose insulation in ceiling
• 9' x 40' concrete pad along front of building
• Aluminum guttering and downspouts
• Underneath overhead 3' stone & board & batten
• Labor & materials are not included for the following: insulation for walls, wall coverings, interior wall framing
• Can be built against an existing building or stand alone
• Must be built before October 1, 2025
TRACT 1: 10 acres, buildings.
HOUSE: Single story on full basement, approx. 2000 sq. ft., single car garage, 2 possible 3 bedroom, 2¾ bath, fully wired, front porch, deck on back of house, LP heat. This house is nicely remodeled, ready to go.
HOOP BARN: 27' x 60', 2 box stalls, 3 tie stalls, tack room, storage area. 30' X 24' SHOP
TRACT 2: 10 acres mostly wooded with some good timber, hay field on back end.
NOTES: Newer big solar panel battery pack, nice hunting woods with some good timber, hay fields on both tracts. Some nice deer on this property.
PHONE BID REAL ESTATE AUCTION
HOUSE: 42' x 44', 2 story on full basement, 6 bedroom, 2 bath, entrance, mud room with sink, laundry room, hot water heat for house, LP lights, attached 40' x 60' family room, new in 2019, with floor heat, full kitchen, 20' kitchen area, 40’ is cathedral, shop is all finished out.
BARN: 36' x 72' block hip roof, 8 box stalls, 4 ties stalls, wash bay, tack room, attached 22' x 72' lean used for shop area, box stalls have Mira Fountains, Geo Star water in pasture, concrete barnyard.
8' X 20' UTILITY BARN • 8,000 GAL. LP TANK
(2) HOG BARNS: 40' x 200' hog barns (1000 head finish barns per), (1) barn new in 2011, the other new in 2014, currently contracted with Michiana Ag. Power supply consists of 48 volt system, (16) 200 amp hour lithium batteries new in 2023, (39) solar panels, 2022 Kubota 30KW LP generator. New roof in 2024 on (1) hog barn.
ADDITIONAL 5 ACRES AVAILABLE IF SO DESIRED.
NOTES: These buildings are in great shape and a great setup with good income. House & barn both newer roofs, good fencing.
13TH ANNUAL RIDING HORSE AUCTION & BENEFIT
SATURDAY, MAY 16 & 17, 2025
2024 AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
FRIDAY NIGHT, MAY 16
BENEFIT TRAIL RIDE & BENEFIT SUPPER
Supper will be provided by Caring Hands. All benefit funds will go toward Caring Hands. RIBS • CHICKEN • BEANS
We are looking for 100+ head of good quality riding horses.
** Top selling horse consignor will get a feed cart from Wingard Custom Plastic!
UNLOAD & CHECK-IN FOR ANIMALS & MISC.:
Any time after 9:00 am on Friday, May 16, 2025. We will also consign saddles & riding misc.
To consign a horse, call TLA at 260-593-2522. They will send you a form to fill out, then send it back along with $25 per horse to TLA no later than April 15, 2025 to be in the catalog. There is a big demand for quarter horses, draft crosses, and other crosses that are well broke!
SCHEDULE - FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025 9:00am Unload Horses 4:00pm Deadline to be signed in for Trail Ride. Sign in day of ride will be sufficient. 4:00-7:00pm Open Arena for Sale Horses 4:00-8:00pm Benefit Supper will start. Ribs, Chicken & Beans. This will all benefit Caring Hands. 4:30pm Trail ride begins until approx. 7:00pm, 8 mile ride through the countryside. Sorry no wagons. 7:30pm Stallion Presentation (must be riding related) 8:00pm Local Drill Team performance followed by Sale Horse Previews that sell Saturday.
SCHEDULE - SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025
7:30-9:00am Open Arena for Sale Horses 9:00am Tack & Saddles followed by Riding Horse Auction (approx. 125 head)
To Our Riders: This will be done rain or shine. Please dress accordingly and please bring a reflective vest.
We are giving out 245 numbers with J&S having the right to 30 numbers for selected ponies. Call T.L.A at 260-593-2522 (DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE), Glendon at 260-585-4030, or Loren at 260-350-4564 If you get a number, send $25 per pony to Topeka Livestock Auction by April 7, 2025 to be in the catalog. To be held at the Topeka Livestock Auction Barn in Topeka, IN 601 E. Lake St., Topeka, IN 46571
Monday, May 26, 2025
We are taking 275 head of ponies (LIMIT 3 PER CONSIGNOR)
Call In Date: Monday, March 24, 2025, 4:00 pm
2025 LABOR DAY PONY AUCTION
Monday, September 1, 2025
We are taking 225 head of ponies (LIMIT 3 PER CONSIGNOR)
Call In Date: Monday, July 7, 2025, 4:00 pm. Call T.L.A at 260-593-2522
TRAINING EQUIPMENT
Snow, slush, and cold temperatures make it hard to believe spring is just around the corner. But that’s exactly why now is the best time to get ahead of it. A little effort indoors while the weather is still unpredictable means you’ll be free to focus on outdoor projects, gardening, and enjoying the warmer days when they finally arrive. A few intentional changes made now can breathe new life into your space and, lucky for you, don’t include tearing down walls or breaking the bank.
Start by decluttering—but not just for the sake of getting rid of things. Focus on what makes your home feel calm and functional. Rotate out heavy winter textiles for lighter fabrics, swap darker decor for fresh greenery or soft neutrals, and let in as much natural light as possible. Even small changes, like rearranging furniture or washing throw blankets and pillows, can make a space feel entirely different. These simple updates create a sense of order and freshness that can set the stage for other projects down the road.
Now that the space has been decluttered, it’s easier to dust, scrub, and sweep out those overlooked areas. Deep cleaning windows, baseboards, floors, and neglected corners makes a surprising difference. And if you’ve been putting off minor repairs—like fixing a squeaky door or touching up paint—tackling them now will make your home feel more put-together and enjoyable, giving you the capacity to take on larger projects with a clear mind.
If you want to take it a step further, consider a mini-makeover for high-impact areas. Painting cabinets, switching out hardware, or updating light fixtures are all relatively simple changes that pack a punch. Refreshing entryways or mudrooms can make your home feel more inviting functional; cleaning or switching out the doormats, putting away any extra winter gear, or even creating storage solutions that keep your home organized year-round can set the tone for the season.
At the end of the day, a spring refresh isn’t about chasing trends—it’s about making your home work better for you as the seasons shift. A little effort now means a smoother transition into the busy months ahead, whether you’re settling in for another year, gearing up for a move, or just making the most of the space you have. And if this refresh has you thinking about bigger changes, well… that’s another conversation worth having.
Should you rent and save or buy as soon as you can afford the down payment? Well, it depends. If buying a home would leave you stretched thin—barely covering the mortgage, plus property taxes, maintenance, and those inevitable surprise repairs—renting while you build up savings might be the smarter move. But if you can afford the upfront costs and the long-term expenses, buying could help you start building equity instead of paying someone else’s mortgage.
The trick is figuring out what “saving up” actually looks like. If renting gives you room to put money aside and home prices aren’t rising too fast, waiting can work in your favor. But if rent keeps going up or home values are climbing quicker than you can save, buying sooner—even with a smaller down payment—might make more sense. The best choice for you is the one that keeps you financially comfortable, gives you options down the road, and works for your lifestyle. Thanks for writing in to us here at Bright Star RES; your $100 gift card is on its way to you! P.S. Have you heard about our special? We’re offering free private transaction paperwork during the months of March and April!
PHONE BID AUCTION
ends Monday, March 10 th at 4pm
OPEN HOUSES: Mondays (Feb 24, Mar 3) from 3 to 5pm Call Leon to see the property by appointment
Home, barn, and pasture right by Bonneyville Mill in a beautiful setting overlooking a wooded wildlife haven. Located in church district 70-6. Don’t miss out on this great property in a prime location!
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Located 0.1 miles west of Bonneyville Mill, and 1.2 miles east of the junction of CR-8 / CR-27.
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. All this and conveniently located between Bristol and Middlebury!
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Located a mile east of CR-27, just south of CR-8 connecting Bristol and Middlebury.
POLE BARN ON PARCEL 2
LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION
PREVIEWS
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• New! Remington Model 783, 6.5 Creedmoor, composite stock
• New! Remington Model 783, .243 Winchester, composite stock
• Colt Trooper Mark III, .357 Mag revolver, 4” barrel, presentation grips
• Smith & Wesson Model 29-3, .44 Mag revolver, 4” barrel, with papers, nice!
• Thompson Center Contender, .22 cal. handgun, 10” early octagon barrel
• CVA Bobcat .50 cal. muzzleloader
• Western Field Model M868 .22 cal. rifle
• Arms Corp. Model 1500 .22 magnum rifle
• Smith & Wesson .44 magnum revolver
• Wards Western Field No. 47A, .22 cal rifle
• Ruger Air Hawk Elite II, .177 cal pellet gun
• Ameri. Classic 1377, .177 cal pellet pistol
We are auctioning an hours worth of new hunting, fishing, and outdoor items to the onsite crowd only!
PHONE BID AUCTION
ends Thursday, March 20 th at 4pm
Check out the property anytime during daylight hours!
LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION
Saturday, March 22 nd at 9am
• 2001 Continental Cargo trailer
• 2005 GMC Sierra truck
• 1999 GMC Sierra truck
• Steel carport, 20' x 24'
• Direct Lift ( ATV/Mower/Motorcycle )
• 12-ton shop press
• Shopbuilt brake press
• US General floor jack
• Engine stand
• Avanti 5 stage HVLP paint sprayer
• Greenworks electric lawn mower
• John Deere 116 lawn mower
• John Deere GT235 lawn mower
• John Deere LA115 lawn mower
• John Deere MC519 bagger trailer
• Agri-Fab garden tractor trailer
• Toro 518 ZE snowblower
• Boss snow plow
• Earthquake Viper earth auger
• Karcher pressure washer
• Dewalt pressure washer
• Mr. Heater salamander heaters
• Union tool box
• Lots of small shop items
• Lumber
• J.A. Fay & Egan adj. height work bench
• Hercules handheld bandsaw
• Dewalt 14" metal chop saw
• Delta 9" bandsaw
• Rikon 14" bandsaw
• Powermatic 15" planer
• Powermatic 6" jointer
• Craftsman 10" table saw
• Harvey 10" cabinet table saw
• Rikon 34-260 mortiser
• Dewalt 12.5" planer
• Nova Viking DVR 16" drill press
• Bosch 12" dual-bevel slide miter saw
• Rockwell Delta 900 radial arm saw
• Chicago Electric tile saw
• Ridgid belt / spindle sander
• Super Max 16-32 drum sander
• Kreg router table
• Lots of hand planers
• Lots of clamps
• Bolt bins
• Central Machinery metal cutting bandsaw
• Morso manual miter cutting machine, 45°
• Next Wave Automation CNC Shark II
• Axion Auto Route 8 Pro V5 CNC router
• Manhattan Heavy-Duty drill press
• Bridgeport milling machine
• South Bend Model A lathe
• Central Machinery wood lathe
• Viper floor sweeper
• Festool Hepa dust extractor
• Festool Domino tool
• Festool Orbital tool
• Lincoln SP-135T mig welder
• Lincoln Pro-Cut 25 plasma cutter
• Hypertherm Powermax 30XP plasma cutter
• Foley-Belsaw sawblade knife sharpener
• Central Machinery dust coll. system
• Jet DC-1100VX dust coll. system
• Speedaire air compressor
• Croix turbine air brush compressor
• Lakewood pedestal fan
• Dayton pedestal fan
• Restaurant equipment
• Butcher block table tops
Steel carport, 20' x 24'
2005 GMC Sierra truck
Powermatic 15" Planer
John Deere LA115 lawn mower
John Deere GT235 lawn mower
Harvey 10" Cabinet table saw
1999 GMC Sierra truck
2001 Continental Cargo trailer
Bridgeport milling machine
PHONE BID AUCTION
ends Tuesday, March 25 th at 4pm
OPEN HOUSES: Tuesdays (March 4, 11, 18) from 4 to 6pm
This 7-acre farmette just northeast of Nappanee is set up for country living with space for family, rental income, or a nice farm. The main home offers plenty of room, while the second home adds flexibility. A heated shop, horse stable, fruit trees, root cellar, and a private backyard campfire area round out this well-equipped property. Whether you’re looking for extra space, income potential, or a quiet place to call home, this one checks all the boxes!
HOME (5 bd, 2 bth, 3,680 sqft)
• Enclosed front porch
• Walkout basement with second kitchen
• Wood stove heat in living room, plumbed for baseboard heating
• Washer and dryer included
• Water softener, Rainwater cistern
• 4” well
• Fully electric
• New shingles on roof
HOME (2 bd, 1 bth, 1,120 sqft)
• Natural gas heating BARN & SHOP COMBO
• Two shop areas (one is heated)
HORSE STABLE
• Two box stalls
• Four tie stalls
• Separate fencing
0.25 miles from CR-11, or 1 mile from US-6. 4 miles east of downtown Nappanee.
PHONE BID AUCTION
ends Thursday, April 10 th at 5pm OPEN HOUSES: Thursdays (Mar 13, 20, 27, Apr 3) 3 to 5pm
STARTING BID
$275,000
Here’s a tastefully updated classic country home with a property layout perfect for keeping horses.
HOME (3 bd, 1.5 bth)
• Beautiful classic country home with many recent updates
• Kitchen renovated in ‘23
• All appliances included
• Updated bathrooms
• New roof installed in ‘24
• Dutchwest XL wood stove
• Hearth Focus pellet stove
• Natural gas, forced air furnace with AC
BARN & PROPERTY
• Barn foundation sealed/painted in ‘24
• Six horse stalls
• New barn doors
• Multiple pastures
• Gen Tran 6-circuit generator transfer switch with garage hookup
• Fruit trees (apple, peach) and black raspberries
10 miles north of Shipshe and Middlebury and 4.5 miles southeast of White Pigeon.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 th at 9am
about Dogwood Hills!
BOOK YOUR RETREAT IN
downtown Middlebury
Take a vacation just steps away from the best dining, shopping, and attractions in Middlebury. You’ll have a front row seat to all that this charming town has to offer... explore the local boutiques, enjoy a meal at a nearby restaurant, or stroll along the scenic streets. Located only 10 minutes from downtown Shipshewana!
BERRY’S NEST
• Up
• Dedicated
Box Cabinet
• 7+ Door Styles
• Dozens of Configurations
• Hundreds of Sizes
• Thousands of Colors Available In
• 1/2” Plywood Box
• 3/4” Wood Frames & Fronts
• 5/8” Dovetail Drawers
• Soft-close Doors & Drawers
Looking for a blank canvas to hunt, camp, build or grow your own crops? This is it, 36+ acres of multi-use land 13 Tillable and 23 wooded. Enjoy nature and abundant wildlife on this beautiful property. Offered at $335,000. (MLS 25005650)
Miller REAL ESTATE AUCTION
1: 10± acres with 3,596 sq. ft. 2-story house built in 2014 with a walk-out basement. This is a beautiful home with an open floor plan, 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, heated floors, outdoor decks and patio area. The house includes the following:
FIRST FLOOR - 24.5 x 16 living room, 20 x 14.5 dining room, 14 x 21 kitchen with beautiful cabinets, stove & refrigerator - these 3 rooms all flow together; 11 x 15 office; 16 x 15 bedroom with attached full bath and walk-in closet plus additional full bath;
SECOND FLOOR - 11 x 14 landing; 4 bedrooms - 13.6 x 15, 15 x 16, 15 x 15 and 15 x 15; 8 x 15 storage room and a full bathroom;
The FULL BASEMENT is all open. Gas hot water heater and softener. The home is presently heated with a coal/wood stove. An LP gas boiler is also included. The breezeway and 8 x 7.5 mudroom also have heated floors.
The POLE BARN is 7,336 sq. ft. and includes living quarters with kitchen, full bath, bedroom, loft area upstairs partially finished, 25 x 48 heated shop with overhead doors, 40 x 48 partially finished area with large sliding doors; 5 box stalls, room for 6 tie stalls, 5 paddocks with automatic waterers, heated dog kennel. Pole barn is fully wired. Loft area over box stalls,overhangs around barn.
TRACT 2: 21.5 acres all tillable organic eligible with 50' of road frontage.
TRACT 3 SWING TRACT: 2± acres with 2,400 head hog barn early wean-tofinish, office and shower area. Co-Alliance contract base pay $7,600 per month expires February 21, 2028. Contract may be extended, for contract information, call Nate Lenig at 574-274-7222.
— Open House — Monday, March 10, 2025 4-6 pm or by appt.
Can't make the auction in person? Call us and bid by phone!
PROCEDURE: Property can be purchased in any individual tract or combination.
TAXES: Taxes on 1-3 are $8,300.00 per year.
DOWN PAYMENT: 5% down payment on the day of the auction with the balance in cash at closing. The down payment may be made in the form of cash, cashier’s check, personal check or corporate check. Your bidding is not conditional upon financing, so be sure you have arranged financing, if needed, and are capable of paying cash at closing.
ACCEPTANCE OF BID PRICES: All successful bidders will be required to enter into purchase agreements at the auction site immediately following the close of the auction. All final bid prices are subject to approval by the Sellers.
EVIDENCE OF TITLE: Seller shall provide an Owner’s Title Insurance policy in the amount of the purchase price.
CLOSING: The balance of the purchase price is due at closing approximately 45 days after presentation of marketable title. Approximately May 10, 2025.
POSSESSION: At closing.
ACREAGE: All tract acreages, dimensions and proposed boundaries are approximate and have been estimated based on current legal descriptions and/or aerial photos.
DEED: Sellers shall provide Warranty Deed(s).
EASEMENTS: Sale of the property is subject to any and all easements of record.
AGENCY: Hahn Auctioneers, Inc. and its representatives are Exclusive Agents of the sellers.
John Deere 4430 WF, dual-wheeled, diesel, cab tractor, 2023 new tires w/10 suitcase front weights, 8900 hrs., quad range, SN-049247R; John Deere 4020 wide front Synchro diesel tractor w/front starter weight & 4 front weights, dual hydraulics with complete rebuilt engine and newer power steering system; Nice Allis-Chalmers D17 Series 4 wide front tractor, SN-79293, new tach, hours unknown, 3 pt.; International model 550 5-bottom auto-reset plow; flat-fold 24' dual-wheeled disc w/crumbler or packer attachment; approximate 13' Brillion crow-foot front packer, rear culti-mulcher, older; Case-IH 24' folding rolling basket crumbler; Older 60' poly tank field sprayer w/Ace pump, 1000 gal.; Nice John Deere 7000 6-row narrow liquid planter, pump w/ waffle coulter; John Deere bean splitter attachment, 7 units, offered separately; John Deere RG 6-row shank cultivator; J&M gravity wagon on 10-ton float gear w/extension and hydraulic auger for seed; John Deere 9500 hydrostatic diesel combine w/Mud Hog RWA, chopper, extensions, good running w/hydro; John Deere 693 all poly sides and snout corn head; John Deere model 920 grain head poly snout floating header bar with 8-ton homemade gear; Nice Frontier model MS 1231 tandem poly floor web spreader single beater w/end gate; John Deere 7' Haybine needs reconditioned; New Holland pull-type 4-basket hay tedder; 5' double rear-wheeled pull-type hydraulic lift PTO brush chopper; (3) hay rack wagons, 2" flooring, 21' on heavy-duty gears; older gravity wagon w/200 bushel w/I-beam gear; older side slinger tandem manure spreader, needs repair; 3-prong hay spear, older bucket and misc. augers skid loader attachments; Huskee 5 hp 20-ton vertical and horizontal trailer-type log splitter, gas-powered; Mueller 800-gallon bulk tank; Mueller bulk tank automatic washer; (6) DeLaval milk units; 160' of stainless 2" pipeline w/ receiver bowl; varied length of cattle steel gates; round hay feeders; cattle troughs; metal woven wire fence stretcher; misc. chain length fencing; misc. farm fencing supplies; electric fence chargers; (2) two-ring 3-ton Brock feed bins; 7' x 9' 4-panel steel late model overhead door complete w/opener, appears to have the parts; late model Richmond LP gas water heater, slight leak at the bottom; double wheel poly wheelbarrow; (2) overhead 300-gal. fuel tanks, gravity flow; chain saw; 3/4" drive socket set; Echo fishline gas-powered trimmer; 10-bushel 3 pt. broadcast PTO seeder; Sunbeam electric cattle clippers; misc. motors; other misc. shop items; new automatic air hose reel; Pincor 30kw PTO generator on cart; nice Millermatic 200 wire welder, no tank; Lincoln 225 stick welder; NAPA 220 amp portable battery charger; NAPA creeper; misc. lawn and garden hand tools; Grizzly model G210 15" 220 single phase planer; variable speed floor model drill press; DeWalt power chop saw; table saw; Predator 2000 watt generator; older Do-All band saw, 16" throat; older scroll saw; misc. battery tools; electric routers and more!
APPLIANCES • HOUSEHOLD • MISCELLANEOUS
Like new 11/2-year-old General Electric 30" glass-top range, stainless front; matching and same age 21 cu. ft. refrigerator w/ ice maker and bottom freezer; (2) earth-tone manual reclining chairs; matching center console love seat, reclines; matching 3-cushion sofa w/double end reclining, whole set is like new; 4-year-old Maytag top load automatic washer w/agitator and power wash; LG Sensor Dry gas front-load dryer; approximately 23 cu. ft. chest-type white textured freezer; Frigidaire late model dehumidifier; nice ping pong table, fold up and on casters; 5' wide solid oak kitchen island; Green Mountain pellet grill; wrought iron table and bench patio set; very nice S-front solid oak roll-top desk, complete w/a solid oak rolling desk chair; oak kneehole desk; 3-piece full-size bedroom suite, cherry, nice box spring and mattress; 4-shelf open front solid oak double door bookcase; like new oak 4-drawer newer dry sink; waterfall-style solid cedar cedar chest; very nice childs sliding side crib; 4-piece bedroom suite w/4-drawer chest of drawers, dresser, nightstand and full size box springs and mattress; misc. canning jars; Victorio strainer; misc. solid wood chairs; dining chairs; varied flower stands; misc. kitchen items; pots; pans; dishes; rugs, quilts, bedding and décor; large amount of varied flowerpots; misc. boxes of books;
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Buggy Tunes
Marion Kuhns
It was one of those old horns. One that sang several different tunes and sounded more like something you’d hear coming from an ice cream truck than from a buggy. In the immature state that I was, I decided it would be a good idea to put the horn on my buggy.
The fifteen-mile ride to my girlfriend’s place was one of the shortest to date. With the horn under my seat and the remote in my hand, I had my fun. Plenty of folks were out and about. Children and adults alike craned their heads and stared in disbelief. Peering out the side window, I felt secure from being identified.
After I arrived at my girlfriend’s place, her three younger siblings came barreling out to see this bizarre rig. My girlfriend’s look said it all: partially amazed, partially shocked, but mostly embarrassed. I was grinning like an opossum as I unhitched the horse.
Later in the evening it was time for more fun. The younger siblings were still amazed at the buggy that sang tunes. Having the remote in my pocket, I told them to go out to the buggy and lift the shafts. Standing inside the window, I watched as they lifted them. I pressed the remote every time they did so. They were in awe. These Putch-town buggies were advanced!
The impression I left on my girlfriend must have been a good one; we ended up tying the knot. Time went on, and the horn went on the shelf–but not for long.
Sharon and Tina, co-workers of mine, asked me for permission to use my horse and buggy one evening for youth night. I had bought my horse from them a few months prior and they saw this as a good opportunity to use her again. Their cousin Linda lived across the road from us and the three of them would be going together with my rig.
I still recognized a good opportunity when I saw one, so I got to work.
I pulled the ‘ole beauty of a horn off the shelf, removing the dust to see if it still performed. After replacing a few parts and connecting it to the buggy battery, it sounded just like the “good old days”.
In order to execute my plan, I would need the help of Marlin, a cousin to Sharon and Tina and brother to Linda. I would give him the remote and he would trail the girls’ buggy from a distance, playing its funky tunes every so often.
It was almost more than we could handle. Our menacing smiles said it all.
Friday evening arrived and so did Sharon and Tina. They drove out the lane, unaware of the pending drama. They drove across the road to pick up Linda, and the horn promptly sounded.
I watched with a big smirk. Evidently Marlin couldn’t resist beginning the fun a bit early. All I heard was my name being shouted in some shrill female tones.
After the voices died down and everyone had boarded the buggy, they left. With a snicker, Marlin climbed onto his bike and followed.
The buggy sang tunes as far as I could watch. The girls were horrified.
Marlin, meanwhile, was having the time of his life. How could it get any better?
Needless to say, the girls made a rather grand entrance at the youth volleyball event.
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I hadn’t considered the fact that this buggy would return deep in the night with some disgruntled women on it–but hindsight says I should have.
My wife elbowed me around midnight, asking what the racket was. I had been sound asleep. Again, she elbowed me, saying, “It’s the horn. They brought the buggy back and now they are playing the horn.”
I couldn’t believe it.
I jumped out of bed and quickly dressed. I soon realized the horn wasn’t on the buggy anymore. I opened the back door to try and address the matter. But what was there to do? The culprits were hiding and the horn was outside our window, blaring on high. Never mind that our one and two-year-old daughters were sleeping directly inside the window.
I grabbed a wrench and a flashlight and faster than a cat in water, I removed some wires, dismantling the horn.
I retreated toward the back door. Just as I reached it, I heard laughter. It was almost more than I could handle.
They emerged from behind the tractor. All four of them: Sharon, Tina, Linda, and Marlin.
At half past twelve, I found no humor in the situation.
“Ya-ya Marion!” they hollered. “What goes around comes around!”
They were right, but who said it had to come back around at midnight?
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LOCATED: east of Goshen, IN on State Rd 4 approx. 5 miles ADDRESS: 14296 State Rd 4, Goshen, IN 46528
SATURDAY,
MARCH 15, 2025
Beginning at 9:00 AM
• 6 PERCHERON DRAFT GELDING HORSES •
Team of 9 yr old; team of 18 & 19 yr old; (1) 4 yr old; (1) 12 yr old; all horses broke to farm equipment (26) Head of Holstein heifers, ranging from 600 to 800 lbs
• TRACTOR • FARM EQUIPMENT •
John Deere 3020 diesel NF tractor with rubber on steel rear wheels with option to purchase air tires; 125hp John Deere diesel on Farm Boy power cart; Maschio 93” tiller with Farm Boy chassis; White Horse hydraulic cart; Gehl 100 grinder mixer with scale & hydraulic augers; Gehl 2340 discbine; New Holland 489 haybine for parts; Claas Rollant 250 round baler; New Holland 273 square baler with 20hp Honda; 4-basket hay tedder with 13hp Honda; (3) New Idea hay rakes, (2 on steel, 1 on air tires); John Deere hay rake with air tires; John Deere 7000 corn & bean planter; New Holland #26 ensilage blower; New Holland #27 ensilage blower – as is; John Deere 3950 corn chopper with 2-row corn head that also has extra 2-row corn head with like new gathering chains; John Deere 3800 stationary corn chopper with belt feeder; New Idea 323 1-row corn picker; power corn binder; New Holland 155 manure spreader with hydraulic end gate & 24hp Honda; H&S forage wagon; (3) gravity wagons; (3) hay wagons with air tires; (1) hay wagon with steel wheels; John Deere 17-hole grain drill; 2-row I&J cultivator; John Deere 1-bottom sulky plow; Pioneer 1-bottom sulky plow; John Deere 50’ elevator; corn drag; field sprayer with stainless steel tank, 50’ booms, and motor; (2) forecarts; 8’ cultipacker; (2) 12’ spring harrows; 10’ spring harrow; 8’ spike tooth drag; (2) 8-lug air tires for picker or spreader; assortment of spare tires & steel wheels; assortment of New Idea hay rake parts;
• FARM MISC •
Skid loader bucket with hydraulic motor to unload forage wagons; hay feeder for cows or heifers; (2) hay feeders with grain pans; misc. feeders & water tanks; (4) 10’ fiberglass calf feeders – like new; 9-ton feed bin; neck yokes & eveners; 5-hp Honda with speed clutch; various PTO shafts;
• BUGGIES • HARNESS •
Single buggy with slide-up curtains; 1-horse open wagon with air tires; road cart; pony carts; (3) sets of leather draft harness; (1) set of bio draft harness; bio breast driving harness; pony harness; collars; halters; ropes
• MILKING EQUIPMENT •
(4) bucket milkers with 50 lb to 65 lb buckets; few extra stainless-steel buckets; 700-gal. Mueller bulk tank; (2) step savers; milk strainers; new & used milker parts;
• LAWN MOWER • SHOP TOOLS •
John Deere 36” lawn mower; hydraulic press; drill press; acetylene torch set; NAPA socket set; skill saw; hammer drill; various air tools; monster maul; T-post pounder; log chains; come-along; electric fencing; (2) air compressors – as is; brooder heaters; infrared heaters; shovels; forks; chain hoist; misc tools;
Bedroom furniture; hide-a-bed sofa; rolltop desk with hutch top; love seats; sewing machine & cabinet; Leacock gas lights; Coleman lanterns; kitchenware; blankets; throws; car seats; life jackets; ice skates; flower pots; plus, many more items too numerous to mention
TERMS: Cash or check. Food will be available by Eight Square Amish School. Not responsible for accidents. Any announcements made day of auction take precedence over printed matter.
OWNERS: E. DEAN & MARLENE MAST
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LOCATED: 2 miles north of Shipshewana, IN on SR 5 to 450N, east 3½ miles to 450W, north ½ mile
ADDRESS: 4915 N 450 W, Shipshewana, IN 46565
TUES, MARCH 18, 2025
Beginning at 3:00 PM
New Holland LX885 Hi-Flow 2-speed skid loader, tuned up & ready to go!
FARM MISC: 5’ Bush hog; skid loader forks & sawdust bucket; 3-pt grader blade; snow blade; 3-pt fertilizer spreader; 3-pt 5’ disc; farm trailer; Hay Saver hay feeder; (3) calf bunk feeders; corral panels; cattle panels; LP tank heater; water tanks; wheelbarrows; fence posts & corner brace; misc. harness, collars & harness parts; (2) complete Standardbred harness; various hay forks & shovels; chicken feeders & waterers; 14’ Flat-bottom boat • Trolling motor
Buggy pole & shafts • 2 to 3 wagon loads of misc.
SHOP MISC: Honeywell 7500W generator -tuned up; air compressor; drill press; (2) table saws -1 is Craftsman; band saw; planer; shop vise; pressure washer; motors including 5hp Honda; double-sided 6’ ladder; chop saws; squirrel cage fan; (3) new shingle guns; misc. RV lights; L-siding gun; (3) RV doors; vinyl screen door; lots of new metal screws; misc. plumbing parts; staples; misc. conduit; halogen light; new siding; new board & batten; new windows & doors; 20 lb. LP tanks; (2) tool boxes; (4) boxes new stick-on vinyl floor tile; ratchet tie downs; chain binders; winch; 100’ new gas line; large LP hanging heater; Raleigh 2-seat bike • New tripod solar deer feeder GUNS • LAWN & GARDEN • OUTDOOR MISC: Savage 350 Legend with scope; Partners .410 single shot; Partners 20 ga. single shot; Marlin .22 automatic rifle; Craftsman 29” snowblower -like new; tiller; lawn roller; lawn sprayer; hedge trimmer; various bikes; bike rack; trampoline; lots of fishing poles & misc. tackle & nets; glider swing; LP outdoor light; (8) sand bags; small tent; large pull-behind water tub; (2) live traps; camp chairs; picnic table; outdoor table & chairs; indoor & outdoor games; life jackets; hockey skates; misc. garden tools; ANTIQUES • COLLECTABLES: Corn stalk cutter (made in Shipshewana, IN); Draft Horse Journals; Belgian Reviews; JFK & 9-11 newspapers; quilts in good condition; 1800’s electric chandelier; egg beater; windows; Coca Cola misc.; dinner bell; brown crocks; grinding stone with seat & pedals; small carved bear with Clay Ridge School sign;
HOUSEHOLD: Mullet wood stove; Country Hearth wood stove; LP refrigerator; (2) small RV refrigerators; china cabinet; 27”x35½” mirror; kitchen table & chairs; church benches; bedroom suite; bureau; child’s recliner; #22 M-M sheet metal meat grinder & all parts -works great; deep fat fryer; microwave; misc. kitchenware; Tupperware; canner & canning jars; school desk; end table; quilt rack; Pak-N-Play; rocking horse; green Coleman lantern; Leacock light; LP light; china sets; misc. glassware; school supplies; misc. bedding & towels; books; toys; typewriter; sewing misc; knee, ankle & elbow braces; much more!
TERMS: Cash or check. Food will be available by Seybert Trail School. Not responsible for accidents. Any announcements made day of auction take precedence over printed matter.
Owners: AMOS & ROSE MARY LAMBRIGHT / JOHN & MARLENE YODER
PHONE BID
REAL ESTATE AUCTION
PROPERTY LOCATED: 1¼ miles east of Shipshewana, IN on 250N to 675W, south 1¼ miles
4 ACRES BARE LAND
Here’s your chance to purchase a 4 acre building site close to Shipshewana!
Public welcome to inspect this real estate anytime during daylight hours.
Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 4:00 PM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Starting bid is $180,000. 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 19, 2025 with balance due at closing. Closing approximately 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: LYNDON J. MILLER
To reserve your consignment numbers, call
HORSE CONSIGNERS: We are looking for good quality horses! Please make sure your horses are sound. No horses with balking problems.
To have your horses in the auction listing, contact Eric Hostetler at Shipshewana Auction 260-768-4129 by noon on Friday, March 21. Commission: 6% with $300.00 maximum No Sale Fee: $50.00 Horses must be unloaded by 8:00 AM Saturday, March 22
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:
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
JOYFUL HARBOR SCHOOL BENEFIT AUCTION & SUPPER
Proceeds to benefit expenses of the new school. Held at the Topeka Livestock Auction in Topeka, IN
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025
4:00-8:00 PM
Chicken Club Stack Supper with Homemade Ice Cream & Pie
4:30 PM Auction Begins
Bake Sale throughout the night
• ITEMS ALREADY DONATED •
Weststar 38D Cruiser with top & lighted flag pole
8’x12’ Mini barn (modifications available)
Rock Run outdoor grilling cabinet with grill
Approx. 14 yr old black school pony gelding, good broke
2 yr old paint pony stud with mini wagon & harness
Yearling paint pony stud
42”x80” rough sawn solid top table with 4 chairs & bench
Aluminum & poly pergola swing; small D.A. lane grader; rebuilt Maytag wash machine; hunting blind; portable wash line; spinning wash line; Echo 580 backpack leaf blower; 16’ farm gate; flat top grill; 2-basket deep fat fryer; fish fryer; Rock Run aluminum cabinet with open fire pit; ¾ size cob harness; poly furniture; volleyball set; barn beam light; Makita ladder light; DeWalt/Milwaukee ladder light; FirePro fire extinguishers; packaged hamburger; DeWalt Millertech mixer; KitchenAid mixer; Millertech sweeper; B.O.S.S. sweeper; Roni bags; set of Tupperware bowls filled with goodies; Immergood ice cream freezer; VersaTote with goodies; Young Living baskets; pints & quarts of chicken broth & bits; boys coats & shirts; maple syrup; large cutting mat & accessories; poly clothes rings; puff quilt comforter; child’s hickory rocker; doll house size furniture set; children’s bench set; doll & stroller set; child’s school starter set; child’s horse rocker; window box & planters; hanging baskets; rakes; hoes; 8’ Lifetime table; canning jars; E&S pans & covers; load of Chupp Brothers Wholesale items including Lifetime products, picnic table, trike & trailer set & more; Elmview School rook cards; much more!
CERTIFICATES: (2) Deals of 100 bales of hay (your choice of cutting); Old Towns Mayor stud fee; deer processing at Hallmark Meats; bucket golf & supper; steak & chicken supper; babyback ribs supper; plus more!
MARCH 8
Daniel & Kathryn Hershberger
Personal Property
0010 N 1000 W, Middlebury, IN
MARCH 13
Phone bidding ends 4:00 PM
Vernon Jr & Christine Beechy
3.5 Acres, House, Shop, Garage 52186 SR 13, Middlebury, IN
MARCH 10-14
Topeka Draft Horse Auction TLA, Topeka, IN
MARCH 15
E. Dean & Marlene Mast
Personal Property 14296 SR 4, Goshen, IN
MARCH 17
Phone bidding ends 4:00 PM
Melvin W & Vera Yoder
7 Acres, 2 Houses, Barn/Shop 10848 CR 24, Middlebury, IN
MARCH 17
Phone bidding ends 4:30 PM
Jeremy & Lori Lambright
2.71 Acres, House, Barn 525 N Main St, Topeka, IN
MARCH 17
Phone bidding ends 5:00 PM
Nate & Marlene Stutzman
MARCH 18
25 Acres, 2 Parcels, House, Pole Barn, Pond, Woods 15842 CR 8, Bristol, IN
Amos & Rosemary Lambright and John & Marlene Yoder
Personal Property 4915 N 450 W, Shipshewana, IN
MARCH 19
Phone bidding ends 4:00 PM
Lyndon Miller
4 Acres Bare Land 675 W, Shipshewana, IN
MARCH 19
George & Barbara Smucker
119 Acres, 10 Parcels, Woods CR 43, Goshen, IN
MARCH 20-21
NADeFA Benefit
French Lick, IN
MARCH 22
Shipshewana Standardbred Auction Shipshewana Auction Barn
MARCH 25
Shrock Children’s Trust
62.67 Acres Bare Land, 7 Parcels 700 N, LaGrange, IN
UPCOMING AUCTIONS
MARCH 26
Phone bidding ends 4:00 PM
Ben A & Dorothy Miller
3.26 Acres, House, Garage 22743 Fawn River Rd, Sturgis, MI
MARCH 27-29
Chupp 3-Day Antique Auction
Chupp Auction Center, 890 S Van Buren, Shipshewana
APRIL 2
Joyful Harbor School
Benefit Auction & Supper TLA, Topeka, IN
APRIL 12
Antique Auction
Chupp Auction Center, 890 S Van Buren, Shipshewana APRIL 19
Chupp’s 33rd Annual Standardbred Auction
MEC, Shipshewana, IN
APRIL 23
Toy Auction
Chupp Auction Center
Shipshewana, IN
PHONE BID REAL ESTATE AUCTION
PROPERTY LOCATED: 3½ miles north of Shipshewana, IN on SR 5 to SR 120, east 1¼ miles to 675W, north 4½ miles to Fawn River Rd, east 4 miles
ADDRESS: 22743 Fawn River Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091
3.26 ACRES • HOUSE • GARAGE
HOUSE: 2-story with Michigan-style basement, 30’x48’ attached garage, 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, fully wired with battery pack system and self-start generator, fully remodeled with new roof, windows, insulation and more!
8'x20' Hay storage building
3-Sided shelter • Mini barn
4 miles from Sturgis Walmart
Amish Church District 48-3 in Indiana
Public welcome to inspect this real estate Tuesdays from 3-5 PM or by appointment with the auctioneers. Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 4PM on Wed, March 26, 2025. Starting bid is $175,000. For bidding updates or to place a bid, contact Chupp Auctions at 260-499-0216 or 260-499-0093.
LYLE CHUPP • 260-499-0216 IN #AU08800826
TERMS: 10% down (non-refundable) upon accepted offer on March 26, 2025 with balance due at closing. Closing approx. 45 days after the auction with possession given 30 days after 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: BEN & DOROTHY MILLER
42”
Ph: 574-849-0824
Hours: Mon-Fri 2-5; Sat 8-1
MSRP walk behinds and comm. zero turns thru March
OPEN HOUSE
MARCH 24TH - MARCH 29TH, 2025
7am - 5pm Monday - Friday • 7am - 3pm Saturday Donuts & Coffee All Week • Soup and Sandwiches on Friday & Saturday
DISCOUNTS & DRAWINGS!
Up to 27% off MSRP on qualifying fleet purchases
Enter to Win, No Purchase Necessary:
• Men: Choice of Husqvarna Equipment up to $600 Worth
• Ladies: $75 Gift Certificate
• Children Ages 0-5: Husqvarna Battery Toy
• Children Ages 6-11: Dart Board
• Children Ages 12-17: Whitetail Chase Game
Make any purchase over $500 and ENTER TO WIN YOUR CHOICE OF:
• LAWN MOWER ACCESSORY (up to $450) Including stripe kit, bagger, dump bed, snow plow, sulky, or mulch kit
• TWO NIGHT STAY AT THE RELAXING RIVER GETAWAY One meal provided.
