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the epiphany

Feigning ignorance Makes for an Amusing Fishing Trip

Plates clatter. Spoons and forks clink. And Mike’s eyes twinkle.

The wedding supper is over here in this sprucedup shop building north of Shipshewana. Raging appetites have been utterly satiated by the huge variety of food. The plates have been cleared, glasses refilled and the singing has begun.

Customarily at our weddings, the youth keep their seats after finishing their meal to serenade the bride and groom with a selection of wedding songs. Many times we simple folk just sing soprano, though some enjoy singing in four-part harmony and do this occasionally too.

A van load is here from another community of Amish in Vevay. They are seated across the table from Mike and are harmonizing nicely.

Now Mike. Mike Lambright. Michael Lambright is an exceptionally gifted lad. God gave him intelligence, athleticism, charisma and quick wit. One of his favorite amusements is to act ignorant and see if other people assume he really is. That ignorant, I mean.

Hence the twinkle in his eye. In the pause that follows the second song, Mike flashes a disarming smile at the out-of-towner across the table.

“Wow, Phillip, nice job. You have a really nice bass voice.” Mike pronounces the word bass just like the fish – with the short a.

Mike keeps his expression deadpan as he watches Philip’s eyes widen slightly The really amusing thing is being able to watch Philip choose a nice way to correct him.

“Thanks, Mike, uh, you mean bass?” Philip pronounces it correctly.

“Oh, is that how you say it?” Mike is the picture of I-stand-correctedness.

“Well, that’s how we usually say it, anyway,” Philip lets Mike down easily.

Mike does not bother to correct Philip’s impression, instead chuckling on his way home at the thought of the van load heading for Vevay.

“He said it how?”

“No!”

“Do these northern Indiana people really not know how to pronounce the four parts?”

The hook is set even deeper a while later. Mike is traveling with some of the scholars and parents from the school where he teaches. Mike’s co-teacher, the bookish, knowledgeable Merlin, sits beside him in the van cruising west on U.S. 20.

And to your left, ladies and gentlemen, is a landmark. The constant flame at the landfill on the south side of U.S. 20 comes into view.

“Hey everybody!” Mike exclaims. “That is the eternal flame burning as a memorial to President Kennedy.”

Mike watches Merlin out of the corner of his eye and almost loses his composure at the sight of Merlin’s face going through first shock, then pity, then compassion, as he seeks a way to correct Mike nicely.

“Uh Mike, I think Kennedy’s flame is close to Washington, D.C.”

Now Mike has to laugh. A lot. When he regains his breath, he agrees. “Oh yeah, that way it would be closer to where he is buried. That would make sense.”

Merlin smiles in chagrin and pulls the hook out of his mouth. This one will sting for a while.

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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PHONE BID

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

PROPERTY LOCATED: ½ mile south of Shipshewana, IN on SR 5 to 200N, east 3¼ miles

ADDRESS: 4795 W 200 N, Shipshewana, IN 46565

8.4 ACRES • 3 PARCELS • HOUSE • BARN • SHOP

Phone bids accepted until 4:00 PM on Monday, July 14, 2025.

PARCEL #1: 1.4 Acres, House, Barn

HOUSE: 32’x40’ single story with a 6’x40’ open front porch, 8’x15’ rear open porch, full walk-out basement, 3 bedrooms, 1¾ baths, LP lights, LP boiler with heat exchanger, new insulation and roof in 2018, attached 2-story garage is 24’x26’ with 2 bedrooms on 2nd floor

BARN: 18’x24’ with 7’x22’ overhang, 2 tie stalls Grapevine • 50± young Walnut trees

PARCEL #2:

5 Acres Woods

This parcel receives a 50’ easement from Parcel #3 and is nice rolling land with morrel mushrooms and a mixture of trees including lots of Cherry! Within the last 6 years there have been 500+ trees planted including Chestnut Oak, White Oak, Walnut, Cedar and more!

PARCEL #3: 2 Acres, Shop, Campfire Area

SHOP: 40’x40’ steel frame, fully insulated with 8” thick insulation, in-floor heat with 5” thick concrete, (2) overhead doors (14’x14’ and 8’x9’ with dock)

Parcel #3 Buyer has option to buy Kubota 25kw 1-phase diesel generator, 2700W Outback inverter with (3) 100AH lithium EG-4 batteries & (4) solar panels

Public welcome to inspect this property Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 PM or by appointment with the auctioneers.

Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 4:00 PM on Monday, July 14, 2025. Starting bids are as follows: Parcel #1 starts at $150,000, Parcel #2 starts at $150,000, Parcel #3 starts at $150,000. Parcels may be purchased separately or as a combination. 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 July 14, 2025 with balance due at closing. Closing approx. 45 days after the auction with possession given 2 weeks after closing on Parcels #1 & #2. Possession on Parcel #3 will be 4 months after closing with Sellers to pay $500 rent from day of closing to date of possession. Taxes to be pro-rated. Sellers have the right to reject any or all bids. Any announcements made by the auctioneers take precedence over printed matter. This property is being sold contingent upon the Sellers purchasing another property.

Owners: LEONARD & NORMA MILLER

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PUBLIC AUCTION

LOCATED: ½ mile south of Shipshewana, IN on SR 5 to 200N, east 3 miles to 500W, south ½ mile

ADDRESS: 1565 N 500 W, Shipshewana, IN 46565

WED, JULY 16, 2025 • 3:30 PM

Ford 9N tractor with Sherman transmission & lights

Ford 8N Jubilee tractor

TRACTORS • FARM MISC • HARNESS: 8’x16’ double axle flat bed trailer with small sides; 5’ King Cutter brush hog; 25’ bale elevator with 5hp Kawasaki; leather & bio Standardbred harness; various collars; pony harness; misc. harness parts; forks & shovels; single tree; horse blankets; buggy robes; 1998 OW Yoder surrey buggy with brakes & LED lights

1000 gallon LP tank with approx. 25% fuel • 250 gallon diesel fuel tank SHOP EQUIPMENT: Scotchman Model 5014 TM3 Turant 50-ton iron worker with lots of punches (sells with reserve); Iveco 2006 40kw genset with 8970 hours; Ingersoll Rand 5hp Model 2340 air compressor; 500-gallon air tank; Miller 252 wire welder with gas tank; Miller 252 wire welder -like new; (12) welding clamps; Lincoln 250 stick welder with 20’ cord, 2½ boxes of new rods, 1030 welding wire; 4’x4’ welding table with a 2-slab 7/8” top; Smith cutting torch on cart with tanks & 7 extra tips; bench-top drill press with air motor; table saw; chop saw; 14” metal chop saw with 4 blades; smaller air metal band saw; (4) band saw blades; South Bend 32” lathe with 3 & 4 jaw chucks & tooling; Jet 17” 3/4hp floor model drill press; heavy duty iron bender; 3-phase 20”x36” breaker box; 2’x2’x6’ Smoke Eater with (5) new pre-filters & (1) new filter; Hosfield bender with (37) dies; large bolt bin with contents; cherry picker; 5000 lb. air jack; tabletop drill press; bench grinder; Makita 8” metal grinder; hog nose; Drill Doctor; brazing rods; 1000 lb. chain hoist; 5hp Honda engine; 7hp Robin LP motor with 2900 belt-driven Northstar generator; DeWalt 8” metal grinder; various air tools; portable air compressor with 5hp motor; small portable air compressor; 14” bench-top belt sander with round disc; battery charger; electric motor; shop vac; ratchet set; handyman jack; SnapOn crescent wrench set; SnapOn gear puller; SnapOn pliers & wrench; tap & die set; lots of misc. hand tools including vise grips, socket sets, pipe cutter, hammers, allen wrenches, 36” aluminum pipe wrench & more; air hoses; lots of drill bits; Remington nailer; dial caliper; air paint sprayer; come-alongs; 36” bolt cutter; 6-pc steel file set; old buzz saw blades; (3) 500W halogen lights; lots of full length steel including flats, angles, tubing, rounds & pipe; GUNS • BOW: 50 cal. Knight inline muzzleloader with scope; Mossberg .30-06 bolt action with scope & bipod; (2) Mossberg 500 12 ga.; Mossberg 500 rifled 12 ga. slug barrel; Bear compound bow; OUTDOOR MISC. • LAWN & GARDEN: Stihl & Echo chainsaws; (2) Snapper 20” lawn mowers; (2) new washline T-posts made out of 2” tubing & black powder coated; potato digger; lawn fertilizer spreader; wheelbarrow; scoop shovels; lawn & garden tools; tree trimmer; garden hoses; elec. hedge trimmer; post driver; clevises; log chains; 36”dia. steel patio table; (2) New metal campfire rings; ANTIQUES: WWI steel neck yoke; monkey wrenches; draw knife; sheep shear; (2) hammers; hand corn planters; (3) hog scalers; hog ringer; popcorn popper; wooden desk chair; #32 electric meat grinder on stand -great condition; HOUSEHOLD: Queen & full size beds; Williams NG 50,000 BTU heating stove; 6-yr crib with bedding; night stands; hall tree; (2) bed frames; 9-drawer dresser with 2 mirrors; treadle sewing machine; 4-drawer, 4-door hutch; (6) dining room chairs with (2) captains; large size Dennis Miller coal stove; wood box; (2) red Coleman lanterns; wooden toy box; small table; pressure cooker; stainless steel bowls; (3) LP lights with shades; Century safe; 10-pie safe/ carrier; meat saw; glass & granite pie pans; exercise bike; hockey sticks; glass jars with lids; books; misc. magazines including Readers Digest, Family Life & Young Companion; much more!

TERMS: Cash or check. Food will be available by Little Acorn School. Not responsible for accidents. Any announcements made day of auction take precedence over printed matter.

Owners: RICHARD & SUANNA MILLER

PHONE BID REAL ESTATE AUCTION

PROPERTY LOCATED: 27 miles north of the SR 13 & SR 120 junction in Middlebury, IN on SR 13/US 131 to Michigan Ave, east 6 miles to Silver St, north 2 miles to EZ Ave, east 1½ miles to property

95± ACRES • WOODS • RIVER FRONTAGE

If you like the outdoors and hunting, this is the property for you! With two sides of river frontage, you can float down the river for relaxation or find a good fishing spot…all the way to Portage Lake! The woods is full of Soft Maple and Oak trees and provides great hunting and trapping opportunities with deer, water fowl, turkey and more plus abundant mushroom hunting! Included are 12+ tree stands and approximately 2 acres of food plot. A railroad bed borders the east property line and the property is surrounded by agricultural land. The railroad bed is currently shared with neighboring land owner for access. Note the boundary lines for legal possession.

Public welcome to inspect this property anytime during daylight hours. See the map for the canoe location to access and tour the back end of the property. Please close the gate upon exiting the property.

Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 4:00 PM on Monday, July 21, 2025. Starting bid is $395,000. For bidding updates or to place a bid, contact Chupp Auctions at 260-4990216 or 260-499-0093.

TERMS: 5% down (non-refundable) upon accepted offer on July 21, 2025 with balance due at closing. Closing approx. 45 days after the auction with possession given at closing. Taxes to be pro-rated. 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: 2¼ miles west of the US 20 & SR 13 intersection to CR 35, south ¾ mile ADDRESS: 58020 CR 35, Middlebury, IN 46540

3.01 ACRES • HOUSE • BARN • SHOP

HOUSE: 1-story, 1634 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, full basement, 24’x20’ garage, 30’x40’ family room, natural gas & forced air heat, stamped concrete open patio

BARN: 28’x40’, 2 box stalls, 5 tie stalls, tack room

SHOP: 25’x30’ with insulated walls

24V system, 8 solar panels, 8 batteries • Raspberries & Blueberries

Public welcome to inspect this real estate Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 PM or by appointment with the auctioneers.

Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Starting bid is $475,000. 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 July 29, 2025 with balance due at closing. Closing approx. 45 days after the auction with possession given approx. Dec. 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: WILL & LINDA

PHONE BID REAL ESTATE AUCTION

PROPERTY LOCATED: 2 miles east of Topeka, IN on 700S to 400W, north 0.1 mile

7.5 ACRES • 2 PARCELS

PARCEL #1: 3.75 Acres Bare Land PARCEL #2: 3.75 Acres Bare Land

Both parcels will be soil tested. Parcels may be purchased separately or as a combination. Public welcome to inspect this real estate during daylight hours.

Phone bids will be accepted by Chupp Auctions until 4:00 PM on Monday, August 4, 2025. Starting bid for each Parcel is $95,000. 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 August 4, 2025 with balance due at closing. Closing approximately 45 days after the auction with possession given at closing. Taxes to be pro-rated. Survey to be provided by the Seller. Seller has the right to reject any or all bids. Any announcements made by the auctioneers take precedence over printed matter.

Owners: HARVEY & ERMA FRY

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

PROPERTY LOCATED: 2 miles east of the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds on CR 34 to CR 31, south ¼ mile

ADDRESS: 63115 CR 31, Goshen, IN 46528

2 ACRES • HOUSE • GARAGE • BLDGS

HOUSE: 2-story main house 24’x39’ with basement, 11’x14’ kitchen area, 14’x15’ attached wash house, 7’x10’ attached breezeway, 5 bedrooms, 1 bath, natural gas appliances, lights, EZ Glo heating stove, water heater, refrigerator and gas kitchen range

GARAGE: 24’x24’ 2-car garage attached to house with 2nd story storage STORE/SHOP BUILDING: 32’x54’ 2-story with full basement and 1½-story 24’x30’ office area, new metal roof, 3-story elevator, restroom with ½ bath, small kitchen area, basement work area equipped with air lines and both natural gas and LP gas hookups, 1000 gallon LP tank included

BARN: 22’x35’ main barn area with a 13’x52’ attached lean, 20’x35’ attached lean, 18’x35’ attached lean, hay loft storage, 3 tie stalls

PERGOLA: new in 2023 and attached to shop with approx. 36’x40’ cemented area and new metal roof and fire pit

STORAGE TRAILERS: (1) 12’x60’ and (2) 40’ semi trailers which are optional to purchase PLAY HOUSE: 8’x8’ with slide PHONE SHACK: 12’x12’

Located in Amish Church District 73-2 (near Brinkley, Walmart, Menards, etc)! !! 2 Acre Combination Home & Business Property !!

For inspection of this real estate, contact Chupp Auctions.

Listed at:

JULY 7

Phone bids accepted until 4:00 PM

Richard & Marcia Knepp

7.1 Acres, House, 2 Barns 0770 W 200 N, LaGrange

JULY 7

Phone bids accepted until 5:00 PM

Jesse & Elaine Mast

3 Acres, House, Barn 7780 W 1100 N, Ligonier

JULY 7

Phone bids accepted until 6:00 PM

Jerald & Amy Yutzy

3.01 Acres, House, Barn 10203 CR 34, Goshen

JULY 8

Floyd & LeAnna Bontrager and Vernon L Bontrager

75 Acres, 7 Parcels, 2 Houses, 2 Shops, Farm Buildings 8125 W 400 S, Topeka

JULY 9

Phone bids accepted until 4:00 PM

Devon & Julie Bontrager

2 Acres, House, Pole Barn, Garage 11234 US 20, Middlebury

JULY 14

Phone bids accepted until 4:00 PM

Leonard & Norma Miller

8.4 Acres, 3 Parcels, House, Barn, Shop, Woods 4795 W 200 N, Shipshewana

JULY 16

Richard & SuAnna Miller

Personal Property 1565 N 500 W, Shipshewana

JULY 21

Phone bids accepted until 4:00 PM

Mark Nisley

95± Acres, Woods, Riverfront Vicksburg, MI

JULY 23

Richard & Rachel Fry

Personal Property Topeka, IN

JULY 25-26

Raymond Yoder

Steam Engines, Antiques, Guns 20927 Ice Ave, Bloomfield, IA (with Helmuth Auctions)

UPCOMING AUCTIONS

JULY 29

Phone bids accepted until 4:00 PM

Will & Linda Miller

3.01 Acres, House, Barn, Shop 58020 CR 35, Middlebury

AUGUST 4

Phone bids accepted until 4:00 PM

Harvey & Erma Fry

7.5 Acres, 2 Parcels, Bare Land CR 400 S, Topeka

AUGUST 6

Floyd & Leanna Bontrager Personal Property Topeka, IN

AUGUST 12

Gerald & Naomi Miller Personal Property Shipshewana, IN

AUGUST 13

Phone bids accepted until 4:00 PM

Dallas Wayne Sigler 10 Acres, Bare Land White Pigeon, MI

AUGUST 14

Phone bids accepted until 4:00 PM

Daryl & Myra Miller

3 Acres, House, Barn Goshen, IN

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

PROPERTY LOCATED: 2½ miles west of LaGrange, IN on US 20 to 250W, north 1 mile to 100N, west ½ mile to 300W, south 1/8 mile

ADDRESS: 0885 N 300 W, LaGrange, IN 46761

HOUSE: 32’x40’ 2-story with 20’x24’ attached bedroom & bathroom, 26’x24’ attached garage with kitchen, full basement with outside entrance, 4 possible 5 bedrooms with 1 bedroom having a jacuzzi tub, 2½ baths, natural gas hot water heat

BARN: 30’x45’ with a 10’x45’ attached lean, 2 tie stalls, shop & storage area

Nice backyard with swingset and 9 fruit trees, grapes, raspberries & more

Heated utility barn with solar 400 amp/hour battery pack system, also prepped for a small dog kennel

Listed at: $595,000

A Trumpet Call

Ben Miller

He jumped out of bed with a start. He could feel in his bones that it was late. Later than he had anticipated to rise from slumber.

Sure enough, as he dashed to his closet, the grandfather clock struck 7:15 a.m.

“No!” he cried. “Oh, why did I not rise the minute I shut off my alarm? This will be my last chance to see my father alive! Oh why…Such a simple choice, and I know it will cost me sacred moments at my father’s side…”

He dashed outside into the pouring rain. As he sprinted to the town square to catch the 7:22 train, his heart pounded and his mind raced. Maybe, just maybe, he would make it in time.

He rounded the corner and started down the last block. Ears tuned for the final whistle, he pressed on. He could now see it, ready and waiting. Waiting for him, it seemed.

His heart sank even deeper as he noticed that nobody else was boarding any more. As he ran to the yet-open doors, the last boarding call was announced and the whistle blew as the train prepared for its departure.

“Just in time. Come on,” called the conductor. “Get your ticket.”

Ticket! How could he have forgotten? One hasty decision just led to more faulty ones. He was so close! The conductor was extending just a tad bit of grace already. Would he extend a lot more?

Out of breath and weeping, he cried, “Please sir, I forgot…my…ticket…but please!…my father’s dying and…let me…”

“Sorry,” the conductor interrupted, “tickets required.”

And they were off.

The son crumpled to the ground in a heap of sobs. His whole body shook and his heart wrenched at all the selfish decisions that had piled up and finally led to this. He could have gone last week…could have stood up promptly…could have visited home regularly… the list carried on.

No more chance. The trumpet had sounded, and he had no ticket. No ticket to see his father in his dying days. More importantly, no ticket to go home.

He was left alone. All alone in a world of hurt and regrets. The weight was more than he could bear. There on the street, it smashed him, sent him reeling for something…something to hold on to—some kind of hope or light of another opportunity.

But there was none. No opportunity to re-do this chapter in his book. The page had flipped and it was said and done. His father’s book had closed, and the son’s page had turned, rudely revealing a different chapter to be faced with much remorse and regret.

He sat and pondered for hours on end. The only thing left to do was to start on the next chapter and listen, watch, and wait for the next trumpet. Will I be ready for that one? Will the next chapter continue like before or will there be a substantial difference?

The trumpet will sound when the time is at hand to meet our heavenly Father. Decisions made up to the very moment will determine our Conductor’s response. Do you have your ticket in hand, and are you prepared for that final sounding?

The trumpet will sound!

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AUCTION

Located east of US 33 in Goshen, Ind. on CR 40 to 15655 CR 40 • Goshen, Indiana 46528

Monday, July 14, 2025 • 6:00 PM

1.97 Acres

2,615 Sq. Ft. House 32 x 50 Barn

20 x 22 Detached Garage 30 x 40 Pole Barn 21 x 31 Attached Garage

• Washer, dryer, gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher included

• 2 Full baths on main level

• Main level laundry

• 20x20 kitchen

• 14x16 dining room

• 28x14 living room

• 16x20 bedroom with attached bath Second floor

• Full bath

• 3 bedrooms

› 12x15 › 13x16 › 13x16

• GFA furnace / Central air

• Water softener

• Gas hot water heater

• 200 Amp electric

• Approximate 18x26 room in basement, partially finished

• Concrete driveway

• Enclosed front porch

• Property nearly all fenced for pasture area

• Nice patio area

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.

AUCTIONEER NOTE: Your bidding is not conditional upon financing, so be sure you have arranged financing if needed. For more information on financing or inspection, contact Hahn Auctioneers, Inc.

CLOSINS: Approximately 30-45 days.

TAXES: 2024 due 2025 - TBD 2% BUYER'S PREMIUM

Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. ~ Sam Levenson

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When your home is on the market, it’s worth the effort to keep it ready for the right buyer. Other times, you’re not expecting it at all—a neighbor might stop by with interest, or someone passing by may take notice. Sometimes these opportunities come before a “For Sale” sign ever goes in the yard. In either case, keeping your property show-ready helps buyers picture their life there.

A well-kept home and a tidy pole barn or yard say a lot. You don’t need fancy decorations or polished furniture—just the steady work of keeping things neat and in good repair. Grass trimmed, walkways clear, the porch swept, fences standing straight. These small habits not only make your place more welcoming, but they show care that buyer’s notice.

How clean does my home really need to be?

The honest answer: clean enough that visitors can see the home, not the dirt. It doesn’t need to shine like new, but it should feel orderly. It’s fine to live your life and have a few things out, but the less clutter there is, the easier it is for someone else to picture themselves living there. That’s the goal. You want clear walkways, tidy surfaces, and rooms that feel cared for. People aren’t expecting perfection; they’re looking for a place that’s been looked after. Even small touches like sweeping the porch, wiping down the table, and letting in some fresh air can go a long way.

One of the hardest things is keeping your place ready over time, especially when you’re still living there. Homes are for living, and it’s not always possible to keep everything picture-perfect. Keeping a few daily habits for small things like keeping beds made or the dishes put away can go a long way. That way, if someone wants to come look with short notice, you won’t feel overwhelmed.

Do I need to update everything?

What matters most is fixing what stands out—things like a loose step, a broken latch, or a gate that won’t close. Small repairs, like tightening door handles or oiling a squeaky hinge, may seem minor, but they send a quiet message that the home has been cared for. When something is broken or out of place, it can make a buyer wonder what else might need attention. Even small flaws can plant doubt about how well the whole property has been maintained. On the other hand, when a home feels sturdy and in good working order, buyers feel more at ease. It tells them they’re stepping into a place that’s been looked after, not one that’s falling behind. These simple repairs help buyers focus on the good qualities of your home instead of getting distracted by the fix-it list.

When it comes to big projects—like redoing kitchens, replacing flooring, or rebuilding porches—it can be better to let the next owner decide. Many buyers have their own plans and may end up redoing those updates anyway. Sellers sometimes hold off for months trying to finish everything, only to find the buyer had their own plans for their next home. It’s better to focus on simple fixes that keep the home in livable, well-kept shape.

Keeping your home ready can make a difference. When your house, your barn, and your land are looking their best, you’re not only prepared for a planned sale—you’re also ready for the offers you didn’t see coming. You won’t have to scramble to clean up or rush to patch things last minute. Instead, you’ll be in a steady, comfortable position to say yes to the right opportunity, whether it comes tomorrow or years down the road. And if that unexpected offer does show up, you’ll be glad you kept the place ready to welcome it.

Two parcels up for auction, to be sold together or individually to the highest winning combination of bids.

PARCEL 1

• 8 acres

• Multiple pastures HOME (4 bd, 1 bth)

• Full walkout basement

• Attached 2-car garage BARN (30’ x 64’)

• Multiple box stalls

• Concrete, water, and electric

PARCEL

• 12 acres

• Potential building sites

• Pasture

• Mature woods

See more on brightstarres.com

ends Thursday, July 31 st at 5pm OPEN HOUSES: Thursdays (July 3, 10, 17, 24) from 3-5pm

Nice country property that is set up for animals located just east of Goshen. This home is a full concrete home which keeps utility costs affordable. Come see it in person and picture the possibilities!

PHONE BID AUCTION

ends Thursday, August 14 th at 5pm OPEN HOUSES: Thursdays (Jul 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7) from 3-5pm

This is a well-kept property that has it all: two updated homes, solid barns, multiple outbuildings, as well as a commercial shop that was most recently used as a wood shop. Everything here is set up and ready to be put to work.

HOME #1 (4 bd, 3 bth)

• 40’ x 40’ family room with kitchen

• Natural gas heat and lighting

• Independent solar & battery pack

• Fully renovated in 2010

• New kitchen in 2017

HOME #2 (2 bd, 2 bth)

• Two kitchens

• In-floor heat

• Independent solar & battery pack

• Built in 2019

PROPERTY

• 12-kw diesel generator runs entire property (250-gallon tank) in a 20’ x 30’ diesel room

• Full concrete driveways

• Garden area and mature trees

• Hardscaped firepit area

SHOP (80’ x 200’ x 16’)

• 15’ x 30’ certified chemical room

• Tool crib

• Four offices with reception area

• Break room and kitchen

• Bathrooms (gender-specific)

• Has independent septic

• Solar battery backup

• 480-power 80-amp service

BUGGY SHED (40’ x 70’)

• 14’ x 40’ lean-to

• Office and bathroom

• Wired, Lined, Natural gas heat, Concrete, Water heater

BARN (28’ x 48’)

• Lined with electric, Water, Insulated, New concrete

BARN (36’ x 60’)

• Hay loft

• Horse stalls

• Large run-in area

• Electric, Water

LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION

Thursday, July 17 th at 3pm

• Rolair air compressor

• Campbell Hausfeld air compressor

• Corn Sheller

• Roof Piranha Walkbehind String Trimmer

• YardPro Rear Tine Tiller

• Walkbehind Mower

• Sabre Lawn Tractor

• 1949 Ford 8N Tractor

• Woods Finish Mower

• King Kutter 3-Pt. Backblade

• Farm Force 3-Pt. Platform

• Maytag wringer washer

• Lots of shop, household, antiques, & outdoor items

• Lots of uncatalogued items ALL

the St. Joseph River

Unwind by the water in this private riverside getaway! Only a mile north of downtown Bristol, you’ll have access to local restaurants and parks featuring pickleball courts, walking trails, and kayak launches. Whether you’re out on the town or soaking up the river view, this charming retreat is perfect to share with friends and family.

THE GOVERNOR’S LANDING

• Up to 14 guests

• 7 beds, 2 baths

• Two full kitchens and several dining areas

• Indoor theater room

• Dedicated workspace

• Books and toys for kids

• Baby gates, monitors, etc.

• Spacious patio balcony overlooking river & yard

• Hot tub in backyard

• Four bicycles and a bike trailer for 1-2 children

• Outdoor firepit and grill

• Washer & dryer

• Free wifi and parking

Long-term stays are welcome!

821-7653 $249 per night

Cleaning fee to be added to final invoice.

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 to 8 guests

• 5 beds, 1 bath

• Full, equipped kitchen

• Washer and dryer

• Dedicated workspace

• Board games & fireplace

• Free wifi

• Free parking

THE LOFT

• Up to 7 guests

• 4 beds, 1 bath

• Spacious patio balcony overlooking Main St

• Full, equipped kitchen

• Washer and dryer

• Free wifi

• Free parking $130 per night

$142 per night

Long term stays are welcome!

Cleaning fee to be added to final invoice.

Commission Rates:

• $25 Consignment Fee (non-refundable)

• 10%, $100 Minimum, $300 Max

• Harness & Carts 10%

• Vendors Welcome

• No Sale Fee

• Buggy Ponies $150

• Minis $50

Accepting consignments on any size pony up to 75 head Catalog Deadline is July 8th

Your vibe attracts your tribe.

Premium Lumber Auction

Seller: Various Consignors

This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available, it’s an excellent chance to secure bulk quantities at competitive prices. This virtual absolute auction provides a convenient and efficient way for buyers to meet their lumber needs. Located at various locations so be sure to check out the BidBook or the website regarding the locations.

1 Semi Load of Kentucky Board Fence

4 Loads - Pallet Lumber 11/8 x 31/2 x 48” notched stringers, standard notch, soft wood, 22 units at 468 pcs each

4 Loads - Pallet Lumber 11/4 x 31/2 x 48” notched stringers, standard notch, soft wood, 416 pieces per pack, 22 packs

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TOTAL TRAILER AND EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS

NEW AND PRE-OWNED TRAILERS. PRE-OWNED HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

BEARINGS

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42”

48”

brand new, powder coated, pallet racking from the factory. These sizes are currently stocked in our Middlebury, IN warehouse.

ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS NOW through AUGUST 27! Online Bidding Available Thursday, AUGUST 28

• Ring #1 - New/NOS/Used Tractor Parts

• Ring #2 - Toys, Pedal Tractors, Signs, Literature, Memorabilia, Primitives, Clocks & More! Friday, AUGUST 29

• Ring #1 - Over 250 Running & Non-Running Tractors

• Ring #2 - Equipment, Farm Machinery, Implements & More Saturday, AUGUST 30

• One Ring - Beautiful Collections of Gas Pumps, Globes, Petroliana, Select Signs, Collectibles & More On-Site Only! &On-Site Online!

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Community Health Clinic BENEFIT AUCTION

Location: CLAYWOOD EVENT CENTER13924 N 1100 W, Nappanee, IN 46550

Supper @ 4:00 pm

Auction @ 4:30 pm

Friday, July 18th, 2025

Double drop hunting blind (bow package w/elevation kit); 2-wheel pony cart for 42” pony, loaded; Chicken tractor 8’x3’x4’ w/ 6 Barred rock chickens,feed,feeder & waterer,& wheel kit; 8’x12’ green house poly carbonate w/auto vents,2- tables, sliding door; 5’x8’ poly carbonate greenhouse; large & small Blackstone griddles; ceramic Table top grill; Green Egg grill; 4 ft. pull behind driveway grader; Red Max back pack blower; Stihl chain saw;14 ft. trampoline w/enclosure; 40 in. round swing; hanging egg chair; Silver line wash/laundry line(150ft,); 1/8th scale

Large bake sale

IH Farmall M w/fenders with custom made 12 ft. Disc/ cultipacker & 1/8th Scale WD 45 w/lights & Custom made Kill Bro’s Gravity wagon; 4440 JD Pedal tractor w/ trailer; pedal tractor size JD gravity wagon; “Campfire Buddy” fire ring tool; 6 Qt. Immergood freezer 18-volt;New 10’ slide; Driving Harness; 110 Parmak 6 J. fence charger; (2) Poly Gliders/coastal grey; Variety of cordless tools, fans, lights, Trimmer, Blowers, & more; Bosch shredder/ slicer; variety of camping chairs ect,; 65 qt. Yeti cooler; fishing rod storage rack; Red oak Dinning rm. Table w/ 6 chairs & 11 extra leaves;Qn size puff quilt; versa totes; more housewares / cookware/lawn & Garden items + many more items not listed. For more photos visit auctionzip.com auctioneer ID# 52210

Public Auction

Tuesday, July 22 nd, 2025 • 3:30 pm

— Auction Location — 4 miles east of Nappanee, IN on US 6 to CR 13, north 1½ miles.

— Address — 71035 CR 13

Nappanee, IN 46550

HOUSEHOLD • TOOLS • COINS • GUNS FURNITURE • FISHING RELATED … AND MORE

Encore 48” hydro walk-behind mower w/grass catcher, great cond.; lawn sprayer; 036 Stihl chainsaw w/new bar & chain; Mantis tiller; like new elec. air compressor; air compressor w/gas engine; hand sprayers; lawn & garden tools; new 1 hp 110 portable stainless water pump; hand tools; fruit crates; riding bridles; leather saddle bags; pony harness, complete; buggy pole; 2-wheel pony cart; volleyball set w/alum. poles & net, complete; (4) bicycles; water skis; ice skates;

COINS - GUNS - HUNTING & FISHING ITEMS INCLUDE (gun & coin preview day of auction only)… Win. Mdl 70 featherweight pre-64 .308 cal. SN-242749 (1953) w/scope 2.5; Savage Anschutz .22 cal. Mdl. 184 SN- 952790A, Weaver scope V7-B; Winchester .22 short, patented Oct. 7, 1879 Army Training rifle SN-126734; 30-40 Craig Mdl. 1888 US Springfield Armory SN- 387191 (Great Grandpa’s Michigan deer rifle); TC Hawken .50 Cal. SN 424521, Weaver scope K4; Mossberg 12 Ga. Mdl. 5500 MK11 Auto BSA Red dot SN-025465 (Turkey Gun); Ruger Red Hawk .44 Mag. Stainless, Leupold scope M8-2x SN.-502-04156 w/box; Colt Python .357 Mag. nickel finish SN-AL7246 w/box; Ethan Allen .22 short black powder 66 shot handgun SN-14265, patent Sept. 7-Nov. 9, 1858; Remington inline .50 Cal. Muzzleloader mdl. 700 w/3x9 Redfield scope, SN-ML040163; Win. .22 Mdl. 74 Auto SN-149415; Win .22 Mdl. 69A, no SN mark on barrel-#7; Grandpa’s 20 ga. shotgun; New 270 WSM barrel & stock for Rem. Mdl 700; Ithaca mdl. 37 slug barrel; Rem.12 ga. slug barrel; Pro Line compound bow/arrows; Lots of misc. hunting & fishing items include Zeiss & Steiner binoculars; several rifle scopes; Large Variety of Ammo for Shotguns; (30) boxes of 12 ga. slugs; Lots of .357 & .44 Mag. ammo; Turkey & Deer decoys; (5) Trail cameras, all in working cond.; (20) fishing rods, reels, lots of fishing baits, tackle boxes, some antique baits; ice fishing Rapalas; 5 hp Johnson outboard - 1951 model, runs; Nikon range finder; (10+) hunting knives; filet knives; bow & gun cases; (10) hang-on tree stands; archery targets; (2) new folding camp cots; boat anchors; live trap for fish; lobster trap; alum. arrows w/Zwickey heads; (40) lots of coins… Large amount of Silver halves, dimes, nickels & quarters - Silver dollars Peace & Morgan; (1) 1884 CC GSA ms-63; Proof sets & other misc. coins; (11) watch fobs; harmonicas; John Deere pedal tractor; Coleman lights/lanterns; (2) American Flyer sleds; milk can; patio table & chair set; LP wall heater, like new; rolling storage rack; lounge & camp chairs; air mattresses; Furniture Includes… Antique writing desk; 3 pc. bedroom set; couch, love seat, (2) recliners; coffee & end tables; bar stools; dining & folding chairs; rocking chair; oak drop leaf table; (7) 8 ft. benches; (5) 8’ Lifetime tables; several chairs of different styles; Morse sewing machine; Even heat iron; luggage set; pictures; lots of rugs; Kirby sweeper w/attachments; Dirt Devil sweeper w/attachments; treadmill; Family Bible Library set; child craft set; Cookware, pressure cooker, pots, pans, stock pot & much more glassware, etc.; juicer; plus many more items not listed.

NOTE: This is a condensed list of items. We will be running 2 rings. Bring your friends and join us for a nice, clean, full circle auction. For more photos visit auctionzip.com auctioneer ID # 52210

Terms: Cash or check. Any announcements made day of auction take precedence over any or all written material. Removal of items day of auction. Not responsible for accidents.

Gun and coin preview day of auction only!

PHONE BID REAL ESTATE AUCTION

MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025

4 ACRES • HOUSE • BARN • SHOP

HOUSE: Single story on full basement, 5 bedroom, 3 full bath, ½ bath, sewing room, 20' x 20' insulated & heated garage, finished basement, fireplace, 10' x 20' deck, front porch, natural gas appliances, LP lights.

BARN: 32' x 40' with 16' x 40' lean used as a

barn.

10' X 20' GARDEN

ENCLOSED PRIVACY AREA WITH ARBORVITAE FOR FIRE PIT AREA NOTES: 48 volt battery system, (9) Lithium 240 watt solar panels.

TERMS: 5% down evening of the

400 S

Owners - James & Sue Ann Miller

PHONE BID BUSINESS AUCTION

HOMESTEAD LIGHTS BUSINESS

This business consists of wholesale and retail light business. This business includes enclosed trailer, 10' x 10' aluminum booth for shows, lots of shelving, work bench, bubble wrap machine, shipping boxes, soldering iron station, drill press, tools, file cabinets, Quickbooks, inventory. Would help with any shows for 1 year, including setting up & tearing down. Also available for training and questions.

NOTES: Wholesale & Retail. This business is a great side income with lots of potential. Wasn’t pushed like it should, due to not having room for show room & store front.