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WELCOME TO LAGRANGE COUNTY The LaGrange County Community Guide is a collection of vital information — facts you can use throughout the year to answer your questions about LaGrange County and its communities.

Whether you are a resident or a guest seeking more information about LaGrange County, we hope you will find this resource interesting and valuable.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome............................................................ 1 LaGrange County.............................................. 3

102 N. Main St., Kendallville, IN 46755 (260) 347-0400

Communities..................................................... 4

Terry G. Housholder thousholder@kpcmedia.com

Unincorporated Towns .................................... 9

President/Publisher

Randy Mitchell

Local Government ............................................ 10

randymitchell@kpcmedia.com Chief Executive Officer

S. Rick Mitchell

Emergency Services ......................................... 12

rmitchell@kpcmedia.com Chief Financial Officer

Lakes Council .................................................... 12

Joy Newman jnewman@kpcmedia.com Advertising Director

Festivals and Events......................................... 13

Ann Saggars asaggars@kpcmedia.com Creative Manager

Parks and Recreation ....................................... 18

Tracey Robideau trobideau@kpcmedia.com

Natural Resources ............................................ 21

Special Sections Graphic Designer

Barry Rochford

Health & Human Services ................................ 24

brochford@kpcmedia.com New Sun Managing Editor

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Education .......................................................... 27

Jenny Ernsberger Cindy Miller Walter Fisher Melissa Poore Christy Cummings

Area Churches................................................... 28

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Clubs and Organizations.................................. 31

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LAGRANGE COUNTY LaGrange County is known for being a place where the old and the new meet — a place where old-fashioned rural character lives in harmony with progress and growth.

About one-third of the county’s 39,110 residents are Amish, who dot the countryside with small, medium and large farms and homes. “LaGrange” is French for “the farm,” a name that is very suitable for the rural county.

According to the most recent Census of Agriculture, there are more than 1,500 farms in the county, ranking it first in the state of Indiana in the number of farms and the number of small farms. It also ranks first in the state in cattle and calf production, first in the state in horses and ponies, second in the state in meat-type chickens, and second in the state and nation in duck production.

The rest of the county’s population lives in incorporated towns. Some cluster around the county’s unincorporated communities.

About 4 percent of the county population is Hispanic, representing a community that has grown in recent years.

The county has three public school systems, the Lakeland, Prairie Heights and Westview school districts. The county is also home to Howe Military Academy, along with a number of parochial schools and preschools.

Community groups abound, such as the American Legion, Lions Clubs, Purdue

Extension and 4-H. HISTORY: The county seat originally was in Lima, now Howe, when the first courthouse was built in 1833. Because LaGrange was the geographical center of the county, it became the new county seat in 1843.

The first courthouse in LaGrange was a two-story, wooden frame building constructed in 1844. The cornerstone of the present courthouse was laid Aug. 15, 1878. The total cost of the red brick structure was $71,675 — $25,000 more than the contract price. County offices and the Sheriff’s Department were housed in the courthouse for many years after it was built.

Due to the efforts of the LaGrange County Historical Society, the courthouse was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places on July 17, 1980. After years of renovations, the LaGrange Circuit Court room was restored much to its original design of the 1880s and rededicated in February 2007.

Today, the county clerk’s office, the circuit and superior courts and the probation department are housed in the courthouse. Other government offices are in the LaGrange County Annex Building, built in 1986. The LaGrange County Health Department is across the street from Parkview LaGrange Hospital, at 304 N. Townline Road, Suite 1, LaGrange.

POPULATION: 39,110, according to the 2016 Census estimate.

GOVERNMENT: A board of three

elected commissioners and a council of seven elected council members run the county’s government. The county commissioners meet the first and third Mondays of every month at 8:30 a.m. in the LaGrange County Annex Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. Commissioners are Terry Martin, Larry Miller and Dennis Kratz.

The County Council meets the second Monday of every month at 8:30 a.m. in the County Annex Building. Council members are Charles Ashcraft, George Bachman, Harold Gingerich, Peter Cook, Jeff Brill, Steve McKowen and Mike Strawser.

Other officials include the LaGrange County prosecutor, clerk, recorder, treasurer, auditor, coroner, sheriff, surveyor, assessor and judges.

More information is available at lagrangecounty.org.

RECREATION: LaGrange County boasts two golf courses, more than 70 lakes, wildlife preserves and recreation grounds, a disc golf course, archery and shooting range, hunting and fishing, museums, fairs and festivals, a large flea market, and a public park department that maintains six parks, a nature center and several public beaches.

POLICE: The LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department provides police protection throughout the county. The sheriff is Jeff Campos. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, phone 463-7491. All calls go to LaGrange County Communications.

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LaGrange

COMMUNITIES LaGrange LaGrange, the largest town in LaGrange County and the county seat, centers around the LaGrange County Courthouse, surrounded by old brick streets.

The town sits at the crossroads of S.R. 9 and U.S. 20 and is the scene of the annual LaGrange County Corn School, an October street fair. Other celebrations in LaGrange include the county 4-H fair; a major steam and gas engine show; and a Civil War encampment near the courthouse in August.

POPULATION: 2,715, according to the 2015 Census estimate.

GOVERNMENT: LaGrange’s five-member town council meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. at LaGrange Town Hall, 1201 N. Townline Road, LaGrange. Juan Arroyo is council president; Suellyn Mickem is council vice president; and Ray Hoover, Edna Bowser and Deb Naylor are council members.

Mark Eagleson is town manager, and Laurie Miller is clerk-treasurer. They can be reached at 463-3241 at Town Hall.

SERVICES: Town water and sewer service are provided.

The LaGrange Fire Department provides fire protection in the town and surrounding areas. Dave Elick is fire chief. To contact the Fire Department, call 463-3139. For emergencies, dial 911.

The LaGrange Police Department provides law enforcement in the town.

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Richard Snyder is town marshal. To contact the Police Department, call 463-7031. For emergencies, dial 911.

The police and fire departments are housed at LaGrange Town Hall, 1201 N. Townline Road.

EDUCATION: Lakeland School Corp. has its administrative offices at 0825 E. C.R. 075N. The school district operates three elementary schools, Parkside, Wolcott Mills and Lima-Brighton, along with Lakeland Middle School and Lakeland High School.

The corporation office may be reached at 499-2400. LaGrange students attend Parkside Elementary and Lakeland middle and high schools.

RECREATION: LaGrange has a town park that includes a playground, a baseball diamond, basketball courts and a skateboard park. The LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds are at the northeast edge of town. The annual 4-H fair is held in LaGrange every July, and the annual Gas and Steam Show is held at the fairgrounds in August. LaGrange County Corn School is an annual October street fair. There is an 18-hole golf course west of town.

Maple Wood Nature Center, which attracts thousands to an annual Maple Syrup Days every March, is about four miles east and one mile south of town.

HEALTH: Parkview LaGrange Hospital serves the area’s medical needs and provides air ambulance services to Michigan and Fort Wayne hospitals.

LaGrange County’s Emergency Medical

Service is based on Townline Road, north of the hospital, and provides service to the LaGrange and surrounding communities.

There are two specialized health care facilities, Miller’s Merry Manor and Life Care Center of LaGrange.

ACCESS: At the intersection of S.R. 9 and U.S. 20.

UTILITIES: NIPSCO for electricity and natural gas; LaGrange County REMC for electricity; CenturyLink telephone service.

LIBRARY: The LaGrange County Public Library is at 203 W. Spring St. and can be reached at 463-2841. Library hours are: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

POST OFFICE: The post office is at 300 S. Detroit St. Jennifer Hall is the postmaster.

Retail hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MondayFriday; and 9-11 a.m. Saturday.

Shipshewana Influence from people of the Mennonite and Amish faiths contributes to Shipshewana’s unique, small-town atmosphere.

Most businesses are closed in the evenings and on Sundays, reflecting the Mennonite-Amish tradition of strong family values and close ties within the community.

Shipshewana hosts one of the nation’s largest flea markets and a multitude of retail shops, attracting more than half a million visitors each year.

The Shipshewana Event Center provides conference and convention space for up to 1,000 guests, and is home to the Hostetler’s

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Hudson Auto Museum.

More information may be found at shipshewana.com and shipshewana.org.

HISTORY: Shipshewana was platted in 1889 but was not incorporated until 1916. The town was named for Chief Shipshewana of the Potawatomi tribe that lived in the area.

The first settlement of Amish people came to the area from Pennsylvania in 1844.

POPULATION: 684, according to the 2015 Census estimate.

GOVERNMENT: The Town Council is comprised of five members and meets at the Shipshewana Town Hall at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month. The council president is Arlene Lazarro; council vice president is Elmer Mast; and the other council members are Lynn Bontrager, J. Mike Wilcher and Tad Hite.

Ruth Ann Downey is the town’s clerk-treasurer, and Mike Sutter is the town manager. They can be reached at the town hall at 768-4743.

SERVICES: The Shipshewana Volunteer Fire Department and Shipshewana Police Department provide fire and police protection.

Parkview LaGrange Hospital has two LaGrange County EMS units based southwest of the town.

EDUCATION: Elementary students attend Shipshewana-Scott Elementary and Meadowview Elementary schools. Fifth- and sixth-graders attend Westview Elementary School and seventh through 12th Grades attend Westview Jr.-Sr. High School in Emma.

RECREATION: Wolfe Park in the downtown area has a playground and basketball courts. The park has been expanded from two acres in 1998 to about 23 acres. Shipshewana Community Park, at C.R. 250N and C.R. 735W, has a ball diamond and is home to a soccer field.

LIBRARY: The Shipshewana Branch of the LaGrange County Public Library is located at 250 Depot St. and can be reached at 768-7444. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

ACCESS: Shipshewana is directly accessible by U.S. 20, S.R. 5 and S.R. 120, and indirectly via S.R. 9, S.R. 15 and Interstate 80/90.

UTILITIES: NIPSCO for electricity and gas; LaGrange County REMC for electricity; and CenturyLink telephone service. The town provides water, storm drainage and wastewater services.

POLICE: Tom Fitch is the town marshal. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 786-4310 or the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department, 463-7491.

FIRE: The fire chief is Chad Miller. Business calls: 768-4743; emergency only: 911.

POST OFFICE: Shipshewana’s post office is located at 355 Main St. The postmaster is Teresa Boyle. Retail hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1:30-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; and 8-10 a.m. Saturday.

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Topeka

Topeka Topeka, in the rural southwest corner of LaGrange County, is LaGrange County’s major industrial town.

Topeka’s history is steeped in a rich Amish cultural heritage. The Topeka Livestock Auction attracts thousands of people seeking to purchase horses, carriages and exotic animals.

The Topeka Area Historical Society Inc. operates a museum in the old railroad depot at 123 Indiana St. More information about events in Topeka may be found at topekain.net.

HISTORY: The town was settled in the spring of 1832. Throughout its history, Topeka has been known as Hawpatch, Slabtown, Hawpatch again and then Topeka.

Topeka is believed to have been called

Slabtown because of a lumber mill in the area. It was renamed Hawpatch when the Wabash Railroad brought a line through in 1891.

The town was named Topeka in 1893 when it was platted. The name Topeka had been put on a depot that railroad workers constructed there in 1891, and the name stuck. (Many of the railroad workers were from Kansas.) Topeka was incorporated in August of 1913 and soon thereafter had its own water works system.

POPULATION: 1,200, according to the 2015 Census estimate.

GOVERNMENT: The Town Council is comprised of five members and meets at the Topeka Town Hall at 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of every month.

Council members are Pete Kaufman, Ray Folk, Ron Troyer, Yvonne Eash and Jeff Carlisle.

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Ron Eash is the town manager. Naomi Miller is the town clerk-treasurer. They can be reached at the town hall at 593-2300.

SERVICES: Town water and town sewer.

Topeka also provides garbage collection to its residents. Topeka Volunteer Fire Department and Topeka Police Department provide fire and police protection. Parkview LaGrange Hospital has a LaGrange County EMS unit based at the Topeka Fire Station.

EDUCATION: The administrative offices of Westview School Corp. are at 1545 S. C.R. 600W, Emma, north of Topeka. Students from the Topeka area attend Topeka Elementary School (kindergarten through grade 4) or Meadowview Elementary School, then go to Westview Elementary School (fifth and sixth grade) followed by Westview Jr.-Sr. High School.

RECREATION: The town has two parks.

East Park has basketball and tennis courts, ballfields, a pavilion and playground equipment. West Park has a nature path, pond, pavilion and restrooms. Several industries helped pay to develop a Little League ball field.

ACCESS: C.R. 700S and C.R. 600W intersect in Topeka and are the main access routes to the town. S.R. 5 also runs just west of town.

UTILITIES: NIPSCO for electricity and gas; LaGrange County REMC for electricity; and CenturyLink telephone service. The town provides water, storm drainage and wastewater services.

POLICE: Carl Stoltz is the town marshal.

In nonemergencies, call 593-2822 or the

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LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department, 463-7491. For emergencies, call 911.

FIRE: The fire chief is Stewart Bender.

Business calls: 593-2883. Emergency only: 911.

LIBRARY: The Topeka Branch of the LaGrange County Public Library is located at 133 N. Main St. and can be reached at 593-3030. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday; and 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

POST OFFICE: 129 E. Lake St. The postmaster is Terry Swick. Retail hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.

Monday through Friday; and 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Saturday.

Wolcottville Wolcottville lies on the southern border of LaGrange County, with a chain of lakes nearby and a winding creek running through the middle of town. The southern half of the town is part of Noble County.

Wolcottville is the central business and shopping location for the many year-round and summer residents on the Indian Lakes chain and other rural residents of southern LaGrange County.

The lake chain consists of Dallas, Witmer, Westler, Atwood, Messick and Hackenburg lakes, and brings a population swell to the community in summer months.

HISTORY: Wolcottville was settled in 1832 by two French traders sent from Fort Wayne by a trading company. A small cabin was built, and then a double-log building made of tamarack poles called the Tamarack House. Later, a dam and sawmill were built near Tamarack House; a store and a gristmill opened; and the first village in the area was settled. A stone from the old gristmill is still located along Main Street.

George Wolcott arrived in Wolcottville

Wolcottville

in 1837 and built a log cabin. In 1838, he built a sawmill that became well known throughout the area. He also started the first store in Wolcottville. The town was named Wolcottville in his honor when it was laid out in 1848.

POPULATION: 1,015, according to the 2015 Census estimate.

GOVERNMENT: The three-member town council meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the town hall,

104 W. Race St. Greg Ringler is council president, Jeff Sorg is council vice president and Jason Boggs is a council member.

SERVICES: Town water, sewer and garbage services are available. Johnson Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Wolcottville Police Department provide fire and police protection.

EDUCATION: Elementary students attend Wolcott Mills Elementary School

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Howe

Howe

(kindergarten through grade 5) in town.

Students in grades 6-12 attend Lakeland Middle School and Lakeland High School in LaGrange.

RECREATION: Taylor Park south of town provides a playground, basketball courts and a ball diamond. Wolcott Park is a natural area on S.R. 9 on the north side of town. Field of Dreams, on the west side of town, includes three baseball fields, a combination soccer/football field and a playground. Wolcottville has a flag football league.

ACCESS: S.R. 9 is the main north-south thoroughfare.

UTILITIES: NIPSCO for electricity and natural gas; LaGrange County REMC for electricity; CenturyLink for telephone service.

POLICE: The Wolcottville Police

Department is based in the Wolcottville Town Hall, 104 W. Race St. Town Marshal Ryan Kauffman may be reached by calling the business number, 854-2930. For emergencies only, call 911.

FIRE: The Johnson Township Volunteer Fire Department is in town on West County Line Road. It can be reached at 854-4545. For fire emergencies only, call 911.

CLERK’S OFFICE: Wolcottville Clerk-Treasurer June Brown may be reached at the Wolcottville Town Hall, 104 W. Race St., Wolcottville, or by phone at 854-3151.

POST OFFICE: The post office at 105 N. Main St. Heleene Johnson. Retail hours are 8:30 a.m to 1 p.m. and 3-4:40 p.m.

Monday through Friday; and 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday.

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The historic town of Howe, on the northern edge of LaGrange County, is about three miles south of the Michigan state line. It is near an exit of the Interstate 80/90 Indiana Toll Road, a major east-west highway that is one of the main arteries bringing business to the county. S.R. 9 runs directly south from the toll road and intersects with S.R. 120 at Howe.

The Town Square Park is in the center of Howe and serves as a gathering point for various events.

HISTORY: Howe, settled in 1834, was the first white settlement in LaGrange County.

The town was then called Mongoquinong, because the area was called the Mongoquinong Prairie by the Potawatomi Indians, who were native to the region.

The name was later changed to Lima, and then Howe, after John B. Howe, one of the founders of the community’s first bank.

The first county courthouse was at Lima in 1833. The county seat was moved to LaGrange, the county’s geographical center, in 1843.

POPULATION: 807 in the 2010 Census.

SERVICES: Volunteer fire department.

EDUCATION: Elementary students attend Lima-Brighton Elementary School (kindergarten through fifth grade), then go to Lakeland Middle School and Lakeland High School in LaGrange. Howe Military Academy cadets attend grades 7-12.

RECREATION: A park on the town square offers a basketball court, playground and picnic area. It is the scene of several annual celebrations and the annual farmers market throughout the summer months. An 18-hole golf course is north of town at Cedar Lake. Pine Knob Park, maintained by the county parks department, lies east of Howe on S.R. 120.

It offers a number of amenities including an archery and shooting range, fishing and picnicking. The area lakes provide activities all year around. The Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area is southeast of Howe.

ACCESS: S.R. 9 passes the western edge of Howe, and S.R. 120 runs east-west through Howe.

UTILITIES: NIPSCO for electricity and gas; LaGrange County REMC for electricity; and CenturyLink telephone service.

POLICE: Call the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department, 463-7491. Emergency calls: 911.

FIRE: Howe Volunteer Fire Department.

Emergency only: 911. Business calls: 562-2618.

POST OFFICE: The post office is located at 404 Defiance St. Randy Grogg is the postmaster. Retail hours at 8:30-10:30 a.m. and noon to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday; and 9-11 a.m. Saturday.

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UNINCORPORATED TOWNS Brighton Brighton is on S.R. 120 about six miles east of Howe. Two churches, Messiah Fellowship, in the old Brighton High School building, and Brighton Chapel, a Brethren church, are very active in the Brighton community. Brighton is in Greenfield Township, and students attend schools in the Lakeland School Corp. Police protection is provided by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.

Emma Even though Emma is a small community, it is very busy, since it is the location of Westview Elementary School, Westview Jr.-Sr. High School and the Westview School Corp.’s administrative office. Located about six miles west of LaGrange and two miles south of U.S. 20 in Clay Township, Emma is also popular for a historic grocery, Emma Country Store. The store originated in the 1800s and was rebuilt in 1931, after a fire. Emma is also home to a Mennonite Church and a Christian Fellowship Church. Fire and police protection are provided by the Topeka Voluntary Fire Department, the Topeka Police Department and the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.

Honeyville Honeyville is the home of Eden Worship Center, formerly the Honeyville School. Honeyville is about 10 miles west of LaGrange in Eden Township near S.R. 5. Fire and police services for the town are provided by the Topeka Volunteer Fire Department and the Topeka Police Department.

Mongo Mongo is a popular stop for hunters and fishermen, since it is in the heart of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area on S.R. 3, about eight miles east of LaGrange and three miles north of U.S. 20. Much of the activity in the town centers around the river. The Trading Post rents canoes, has a campground and a small souvenir and gift shop.

Mongo River Run also rents canoes and is located next to the bridge on S.R. 3. A town park opened in 2009 on C.R. 780E, one block south of S.R. 3. Mongo Volunteer Fire Department provides fire

protection for area residents, while police protection is provided by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.

Ontario A large community park is the main attraction of Ontario, as well as its proximity to the Pigeon River. Near the park is the Ontario Congregational Church. It is also home to two beauty salons and a small apartment building.

The Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area starts just to the east of town. The Ontario Dam is on the northern edge of town. Ontario is south of S.R. 120 on C.R. 400N and C.R. 200E in Lima Township.

Ontario receives police protection from the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.

South Milford South Milford, on S.R. 3 about eight miles southeast of LaGrange, is surrounded by nearby lakes. It is known for being the first home of the widespread J.O. Mory business. Another

major business in the town is South Milford Grain.. The Indiana Northeastern Railroad stops at South Milford. Police service is provided by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.

Stroh Stroh is by the LaGrange-Steuben county line near Big Turkey Lake, about 11 miles east of LaGrange and five miles south of U.S. 20. Named after Emill Stroh, who started a cement manufacturing business near Big Turkey Lake in the late 1800s, the community was established in the 1900s. Just to the north, in the area of Elmira, is a public access to Big Turkey Lake, John’s Turkey Lake Tavern and Restaurant, which is known for its special fish dishes. Faith is centered around the Stroh Church of Christ. Students who live in Stroh attend Prairie Heights Community Schools. Located in Milford Township, Stroh receives firefighting services from the Stroh Volunteer Fire Department and police protection from the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT County Many elected officials serve county residents in different capacities: Assessor: Pat Monroe, County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, 499-6318 Auditor: Kay Myers, County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, 499-6310 Clerk: Bonnie Brown, LaGrange County Courthouse, 499-6372 Board of Commissioners: LaGrange County Office Building; members are Terry Martin, Larry Miller and Dennis Kratz.

Circuit Court Judge: J. Scott VanDerbeck, LaGrange County Courthouse

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Coroner: Jeff Helmuth, LaGrange County EMS, Townline Road, LaGrange, 463-9493 County Council: LaGrange County Office Building, 463-6314; members are Charles Ashcraft, George Bachman, Harold Gingerich, Peter Cook, Jeff Brill, Steve McKowen and Mike Strawser Prosecuting Attorney: Greg Kenner, County Office Building, 499-6326 Recorder: Jennifer McBride, County Office Building, 499-6320 Sheriff: Jeff Campos, LaGrange County Jail, 463-7491 Superior Court Judge: Lisa Bowen-Slaven, LaGrange County Courthouse

Surveyor: Rex Pranger, County Office Building, 499-6307 Treasurer: Jamesi Lemon, County Office Building, 499-6316

Boards and commissions • Alcoholic Beverage Board: This board consists of an appointee from the County Council, County Commissioners, town of LaGrange and the beverage commission from Indianapolis. The board hears county permit renewals, new applications, and transfers. Members assist the community and permit holders with questions regarding the laws and permits. Members direct inquiries to the local State Excise Police and the Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

• Board of Zoning Appeals: The BZA hears petitions from persons who believe that strict adherence to the zoning ordinance will create an “unnecessary hardship” in the use of their property.

Zoning appeals may be presented for restrictions involving building or business, such as setback requirements or businesses that normally are not permitted under normal conditions.

The board has the power to allow a “variance.” A variance allows a use that is prohibited by the zoning ordinance.

• Convention and Visitors Tax Commission: This commission appoints the

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directors of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. It manages the income from the innkeepers tax and approves budgets and generally oversees the fiscal operations of the bureau. In addition, the tax commission may authorize grants for other organizations that seek to produce tourism for the county.

• Economic Development Commission: The EDC consists of three members, appointed by the commissioners to four year terms. The County Council and the town of LaGrange each nominate one representative. The board meets on an as-needed basis and considers requests for using the county’s tax exemption status for the borrowing of funds for economic development projects. If approved, the county acts as a conduit for financing the proposed project.

• Health Board: The Health Board manages the local health department and appoints the local health officer, who must be a physician. It consists of seven members; four must be health care professionals, two must be members of the general public and one may be either a professional or member of the public. Accordingly, no more than three members can be from the general public.

• Library Board: This board directs the librarian, sets library policies, approves monthly claims and approves the annual budget. Monthly public meetings are held and all activities are carried out within the guidelines of “in the public’s trust.”

The county school boards and various local governing agencies appoint the board members.

• Park and Recreation Board: The park board has the responsibility for the general supervision and rulemaking for the parks department. This includes governing the use of all park department facilities by the public. The board appoints administrative officers and fixes their duties. It also establishes standards and qualifications for park department personnel. In addition, the board prepares an annual budget for the department and reports its recommendations to the county commissioners.

• Plan Commission: The county Plan Commission is a legally mandated group of people who draft a compre-

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hensive plan, a zoning ordinance and a subdivision ordinance. They also make recommendations to elected officials on proposed changes. The Plan Commission has authority to approve and deny subdivisions of land based on the subdivision control ordinance.

• Plat Committee: The Plat Committee was created to expedite the approval process for subdividing lots in the county.

The committee does not have authority to issue variance or special exceptions and does not make policy. The committee determines that the proposed subdivision complies with the zoning ordinance and if so, issues its approval.

• Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals: The PTABOA hears petitions from county taxpayers who believe that their county property tax assessment is incorrect. The taxpayer files a “Petition for Correction of Errors” to start the appeal process. The appeal may be based on a subjective error or a factual detail. If an agreement cannot be worked out with local officials, the petition is forwarded to the PTABOA and a hearing before the board is scheduled.

• Redevelopment Commission: The RDC has the responsibility to identify blighted areas in the county then work to enhance the area so business growth

takes place. The commission generates revenue by capturing the increased taxes that are generated from the blighted area after the improvements are made.

The commission can borrow against this future revenue to pay for improvements such as sewer, water, electric and data service and roads. The commission can also offer to reimburse private investors for improvements made by the private company with the tax money captured after the improvements are made. The commission must balance the business interests in the county against the need local taxing units (fire departments, schools, libraries, etc.) have for increased revenue to operate.

• Sewer Board: This board was formed in 1990 to provide sewer systems for the more densely populated areas of the county. The board has established four regional systems with another under construction and a sixth in the planning stages. The board consists of five members, appointed by the county commissioners to four-year terms. The board employs staff to man the LaGrange office and to service the systems and customers.

For more information about LaGrange County government, visit lagrangecounty. org.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES Howe

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Fire chief: Larry Watson Fire emergency: 911 Fire business line: 562-2618

Fire chief: Jeff McNabb Fire emergency: 911 Fire business line: 367-2140

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EMS services in LaGrange County are provided through a partnership between Parkview LaGrange Hospital and LaGrange County to ensure residents have quick access to emergency medical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 911 for emergency medical assistance.

LaGrange Fire chief: Dave Elick Fire emergency: 911 Fire business line: 463-3139 Town marshal: Richard Snyder Police emergency: 911 Police business line: 463-7031

LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department

Shipshewana Fire chief: Chad Miller Fire emergency: 911 Fire business line: 768-4743 Town marshal: Tom Fitch Police emergency: 911 Police business line: 768-4310

Sheriff: Jeff Campos County jail: 0875 S. S.R. 9, LaGrange Police emergency: 911 Department business line: 463-7491

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Topeka Fire chief: Stewart Bender Fire emergency: 911 Fire business line: 593-2883 Town marshal: Carl Stoltz Police emergency: 911 Police business line: 593-2822

U.S. Marshals Service Northern District of Indiana headquarters, U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, 5400 Federal Plaza, Hammond, 219-852-6776/574-236-8291 Fort Wayne office, 1147 Federal Building, 1300 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne, 423-4667/574-236-8291

Wolcottville Fire chief: Mike Martz Fire emergency: 911 Fire business line: 854-4545 Town marshal: Ryan Kauffman Police emergency: 911 Police business line: 854-2930

Fire Chief: Hillard Gayheart Fire emergency: 911 Fire business line: 351-2092

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

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

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

Officers of the lakes council are: • President, Bob Hedges, Wall Lake; • Vice President, Steve Scott-Welty, North Twin • Treasurer, Meredith Cameron,

Oliver; • Secretary at-large, Miriam Carnahan, Cedar-Duff.

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

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

These lakes have DNR public access sites in LaGrange County: • Adams Lake • Aldrich Lake • Appleman Lake • Atwood Lake • Beaver Dam Lake • Big Long Lake

• Big Turkey Lake • Cass Lake • Cedar Lake • Emma Lake • Fish Lake • Little Turkey Lake • Messick Lake • Meteer Lake • Mongo Mill Pond • Nasby Dam • Oliver Lake • Ontario Mill Pond • Pigeon River (several sites along river, including dams) • Pretty Lake • Shipshewana Lake (2) • Stone Lake • Troxal Lake • Wall Lake • Westler Lake • Witmer Lake

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LaGrange County 4-H fair

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS LaGrange County hosts many special events throughout the year. More information on what’s happening can be found at visitshipshewana.org and shipshewana.com.

May Tuesday, May 2 — The Shipshewana Flea Market, the Midwest’s largest flea market, opens, featuring nearly 900 booths spread across 100 acres. It is open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., May through September. 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

Wednesday, May 3 — The Shipshewana Livestock Auction is held every Wednesday, year-round, as farmers from all over the Midwest come to trade hay, pigs, cows, sheep and goats. Livestock Auction Barn, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

Wednesday, May 3 — The Shipshewana Antique & Miscellaneous Auction is held every Wednesday, year-round, starting at 9 a.m. as six to 10 auctioneers simultaneously sell antiques, collectibles, estate items, primitives, glassware, furniture, architectural salvage, advertising signs and so much more. 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

Friday, May 5 — Shipshewana MayFest kicks off with entertainment and food at the main tent all day long.

Saturday morning features a benefit

pancake and sausage breakfast, a 3-on-3 basketball tourney and a 5K road run. Then at 10 a.m. is the Grand Parade.

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

Friday, May 5 — The Shipshewana Horse Auction is held every Friday, year-round. Horse lovers from all over the United States come for weekly auctions of driving, work, saddle horses, ponies and tack. 345 S. Van Buren St.,

Shipshewana Tuesday, May 9 — “Cruise-In” at the Hostetlers Hudson Museum & Shipshewana Event Center will be held from 5-8 p.m. Admission to the museum is $4 per person and free for drivers who bring a classic car or truck to the cruise-in.

Cruise-ins take place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month through September. 760 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

Friday, May 12 — Community Health Clinic Benefit Auction & Supper starts at 3 p.m. at the Shipshewana Auction Antique Building. A large variety of food will be available, including grilled chicken, CHC burgers, pork burgers, kettle corn and homemade ice cream.

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Fair returns for 64th year Country music star Gary Allan and Christian pop rock band Newsboys headline the entertainment at the 2017 LaGrange County 4-H Fair, which takes place July 15-22 at the LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Allan will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 20, in the grandstand. Newsboys take the stage at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 16, in the grandstand.

Tickets for both performances are available at lagrangecounty4hfair.com.

The 64th annual fair also will feature the annual Miss LaGrange County Queen Contest, open-wheel auto racing, truck pulls, motorcycle races.

Local 4-H members will show off their skills and talents throughout the week, which culminates with champions being named in large and small animal showmanship.

New attractions to the fair this year are a self-contained stingray exhibit and a butterfly exhibit.

For more information about the fair, visit lc4hf.com or facebook. com/lagrangecounty4hfair.

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Saturday, May 20 — Newbury Square Swap Meet at Shipshewana Trading Place is open from daylight to 1 p.m. It also will be held June 17, Aug. 5 and Sept. 16. 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

Friday, May 26 — The 36th Annual Haiti Benefit Auction raises funds for 13 different missions based in Haiti. There are lots of handmade items, such as bedrooms suites, dining tables, quilts and tools. Continues May 27. 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

Monday, May 29 — Memorial Day Extended Flea Market is open open Monday, May 29, through Wednesday, May 31, for Memorial Day. 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

June Saturday, June 3 — River Bassin Tournament Trail is an eco-friendly kayak fishing tournament trail in which competitors catch (and release) bass in the area’s rivers. Anglers use their smartphones to photograph the fish’s measurements, then submit them live to the tournament page so that friends and fans can follow along in real time.

Tournament runs from 6:10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Trading Post Canoe, Kayak & Campground, 7525 E. C.R. 300N, Mongo.

Saturday, June 17 — The 18th annual Pumpkinvine Bike Ride benefits the expansion of the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. Bicycle on the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail and on county roads through the third-largest Amish community in the U.S. Elkhart County Fairgrounds, 1746 C.R. 34, Goshen, pumpkinvine.org.

Monday, June 20 — The 43rd annual Topeka Quilt Show and Sale has been, and still is one of the premier quilt shows in northeast Indiana. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and runs through June 23.

Eden Worship Center, 400 S. C.R. 900W. Tuesday, June 21 — The Shipshewana Quilt Festival is an award-winning four-day event with many activities, including lectures and workshops by Moda Fabrics owner Mark Dunn and internationally recognized quilters Ricky Tims, Rob Appell, Jerry Granata and Doug Leko. Shipshewana Event Center, 760 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, shipshewanaquiltfest.com

July Monday, July 3 — Independence Day Extended Flea Market. Runs through July 5. 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

Saturday, July 15 — Country music star Gary Allan and Christian pop rock band Newsboys headline the entertain-

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ment at the 2017 LaGrange County 4-H Fair, which takes place July 15-22 at the LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Allan will perform in concert at 8 p.m.

Thursday, July 20, in the grandstand.

Newsboys take the stage at 7 p.m.

Sunday, July 16, in the grandstand. The 64th annual fair also will feature the annual Miss LaGrange County Queen Contest, open-wheel auto racing, truck pulls, motorcycle races. 1030 E. C.R. 075N, LaGrange, lc4hf.com.

Friday, July 28 — Old Fashion Farming Day features demonstrations of bygone equipment and activities, plus exhibits on display along with old fashioned fun for the children. Continues July 29.

Merve Yoder farm, 6450 W. C.R. 275N, Shipshewana.

Saturday July 29 — Amishland and Lakes is a one-day bike tour of the Amish countryside and lakes of northeast Indiana. Routes range from 22 to 100 miles, offering smooth, quiet roads, where buggies are numerous and cars are few. Lakeland High School, 805 E. C.R. 075N, LaGrange, amishlandlakes. com.

August Friday, Aug. 4 — LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity 22nd annual benefit auction. This one-day event includes an auction of handmade furniture and quilts, antiques, tools, gift certificates, an Amish buggy and miscellaneous items.

Food items include a haystack supper, sandwich line, homemade ice cream, bake sale, fried pies, and 4-H beef and pork. Auction begins at 3:30 p.m.; haystack supper begins at 4 p.m.; quilt auction begins at 5 p.m. Shipshewana Misc. & Auction Barn, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

Saturday, Aug. 5 — Bring the family and find a treasure at the Shipshewana Antique Festival. Shop quality dealers who set up inside and outside, selling antiques, jewelry, vintage items, collectibles, furniture, up-cycled products, glassware, toys and more. Farmstead Expo Barn & Event Pavilion, 368 S. Van Buren St. Thursday, Aug. 10 — 36th annual Antique Farm Power Steam & Gas Show.

This year’s event will feature Minneapolis Moline tractors and farm equipment.

There will be steam engines, antique tractors, gas engines, antique farm machinery, sawmills, arts and crafts, large flea market, trading post, camping, food and more. Runs through Aug. 12.

LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1030 E. C.R. 075N, LaGrange.

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Community comes together for Corn School Corn School returns to the streets of downtown LaGrange Oct. 3-7 for its 112th annual celebration.

The fall festival traditionally shuts down the town’s business district. Town officials reroute traffic from Detroit Street Monday night, allowing crews to begin setting up the carnival booths and rides that are a part of the annual celebration. The street will remain closed for the rest of the week.

Corn School officially kicks off Tuesday at 6 p.m., when the midway opens for business. Also on Tuesday, Corn School plays host to a parade of Scouts, civic groups and cars.

The annual queen contest begins Wednesday night at the LaGrange County Courthouse gazebo.

The contest is split over two nights, and the new Miss Corn School will be crowned Thursday. The winner receives a scholarship.

Wednesday also brings the annual children’s parade, as youths from around LaGrange County get to be part of the celebration. LaGrange County’s Citizen of Year will be announced Wednesday night.

Thursday night’s parade features high school bands from around the area.

Friday night features a veterans parade. Saturday’s parade — the biggest that will be held during Corn School — is held in the afternoon.

annual Ride for a Reason started as a challenge for four cyclists to ride from Shipshewana to Fremont, Ohio, in a single day, and has now turned into a full-fledged fundraising ride to help provide vital nutrition to malnourished kids around the world. All proceeds will be donated to Orphan Nutrition Sponsorship. Starts at 7 a.m. Community Chiropractic & Wellness Center, 660 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, waggonab. wixsite.com/ride4areason Saturday, Aug. 26 — David Rogers Country Fair and National Day of the Cowboy. Celebrate living history at David Rogers Memorial Park and log cabin village. Music, youth activities, entertainment, craft demonstrations, living history camps, pie-eating contest, folk dance.

Cost is $2 per person. 0505 W. C.R. 770S,

Wolcottville, davidrogersdays.org

Monday, Sept. 4 — Labor Day Extended Flea Market. Runs through Sept. 6. 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

Saturday, Sept. 9 — Yoder’s Consignment Auction. Runs all day, Yoder family farm, 2270 S. C.R. 10001, Shipshewana Saturday, Sept. 16 — The Honeyville Quilt Auction includes a variety of quilts, wall hangings, rugs and more. Bontreger residence, 4110 S. C.R. 1000W, Millersburg.

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Thursday, Oct. 5 — The Fall Crafters Fair runs through Oct. 7 in downtown Shipshewana. The free festival will include crafters, entertainers and musicians.

Friday, Oct. 6 — Shipshewana Across the Road Indoor Marketplace. New this year, the indoor marketplace offers the “best of Shipshewana” where shoppers will find unique items you won’t find anywhere else. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., continues Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 16. Farmstead Expo Barn, 368 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

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Saturday, Nov. 11 — The Lighting of Shipshewana. Details to be announced.

Saturday, Nov. 18 — Chocolate Day. Purchase your one-of-a-kind chocolate box at Aunt Millie’s Candy & Nuts inside the Davis Mercantile, 255 Main St., Shipshewana. Then stroll through town collecting chocolate confections to fill your box.

Tuesday, Nov. 28 — Shop Wana Night Out with all your friends and enjoy great specials and wonderful bargains.

It also provides a wonderful start to the Christmas shopping season. 2-8 p.m., downtown Shipshewana.

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10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fun begins at J. Farvers Books & Gifts, located in Yoder’s Red Barn Shoppes, 451 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. Kids travel to locations throughout Shipshewana for a day of fun activities and surprises.

Santa also arrives at the Wolfe Building, 345 Morton St., Shipshewana, to visit with children from noon to 3 p.m. Children will get a bag filled with goodies.

Saturday, Dec. 9 — The Ship-Chic Craft & Vintage Show features juried vendors who specialize in antiques, crafts, handmade items, primitives, artisan goods, furniture, salvage, home and garden decor, baked goods, gifts and so much more. $5 admission. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Misc. & Antique Auction Building, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

Thursday, Dec. 28 — 10th annual Shipshewana Ice Festival. Continues through Dec. 29. Includes an ice carving competition and chili cook-off. Visitors can purchase a collector’s pin, designed each year by a Westview High School student, which entitles the holder to free admission to the chili cook-off and discounts throughout town for the entire month of January 2018.

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Pine Knob Park

PARKS AND RECREATION County Parks Dallas Lake Park 0505 W. C.R. 700S, Wolcottville The park takes in 145 acres on the south shore of Dallas Lake. The beach is staffed by lifeguards in the summer.

Enjoy a wetland observation deck for wildlife and bird watching. A lodge is available for group rental. Admission is $5 per car. Park Office hours MondayFriday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 854-2225.

Amenities: playground, picnic, hiking, swimming, wetland, grassy area David Rogers Memorial Park 2355 W. C.R. 550S, Wolcottville Most notable for its authentic pioneer log homes relocated to the park, it also features four cabins and a barn. It is

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

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

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the park is a disc golf course. There are wooded hiking trails and a restored prairie. Picnic tables and grills are provided.

Amenities: playground, picnic, hiking, wetlands, grassy area, disc golf Duff Nature Preserve 25 acres of wildlife and natural woodland in Bloomfield Township, near Cedar Lake area of Howe.

Maple Wood Nature Center 4550 E. C.R. 100S, LaGrange Northern hardwood forest, wooded swamp and wet prairie can be enjoyed on miles of hiking trails. Excellent habitat for wildflowers, birds and trees. Maple syrup season is celebrated on the third weekend of March with Maple Syrup Days. Hours: Wed. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Sundays in July). For more information call 463-4022.

Amenities: picnic, hiking, wetlands Pine Knob Park 2825 E. S.R. 120, Howe The park has more than 200 acres of oaks, pines, soft maples, high quality marsh and Meteer Lake. Special facilities are provided for hunters and fishermen. There are field archery targets and a wooded 3-D archery trail with life-sized game targets. 3-D trail fees are $5. Trails and a fishing dock are

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accessible. Picnic tables and grills are provided. A program center is available for rental, call 854-2225.

Amenities: picnic, hiking, wetlands Scott Mill Park 6780 N. C.R. 675W, LaGrange The site of the former grist mill for the town of Scott. Through a covered bridge, visitors can access a 100-acre wooded island along the Pigeon River. A timber picnic pavilion is available for group reservations.

Amenities: picnic, hiking, wetlands, fishing

County Beaches Atwood Lake Beach Located on C.R. 700S on the north side of Atwood Lake Fishing info: Redear sunfish, bluegilll, largemouth bass. Public access location: southwest shore off C.R. 745S Public access facilities: No restroom, no disabled access, gravel parking, hitching post, and concrete ramp Cedar Lake Beach East of Howe at C.R. 325E and C.R. 600N and across from Cedar Lake Golf Course

Escape to the great outdoors Pine Knob Park, 2825 E. S.R. 120, Howe, has 229 acres of oaks, pines, soft maples, prairie oak savanna, fen and Meteer Lake.

Special facilities are provided for hunters and fishermen. There are field archery targets and a wooded 3-D archery trail with life-sized game targets. There is a $5 fee for the 3-D trail.

Trails and fishing dock are accessible. Picnic tables and grills are provided. A program center is available for rental. For more information, call 854-2225.

Amenities: picnic, hiking, wetlands.

Maple Wood Nature Center, 4550 E. C.R. 100S, LaGrange, has a northern hardwood forest, wooded swamp and wet prairie.

There are miles of hiking trails. The habitat is excellent for wildflowers, birds and trees. Maple syrup season is celebrated the third weekend of March with Maple Syrup Days.

Amenities include picnic areas, hiking, wetlands and an interpretive center. Hours are Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays 1-5 p.m. (The center is closed Sundays in July.)

For more information, call 463-4022.

Adapted from lagrangecountyparks.org.

Shipshewana Lake Beach On the east side of Shipshewana Lake Amenities: Picnic tables and playground.

Wall Lake Beach North of S.R. 120 at C.R. 600N, Howe Fish for crappie, bluegill, redear, largemouth bass, perch, and Northern pike. Wall Lake’s swimming area is part of the LaGrange County public parks system. It is open from 8 a.m. to sunset.

Public access on southeast shore, C.R. 565N. Amenities: Boat ramp, disabled access, restroom

Town Parks Howe Town Square Park in the center of the town of Howe is the site of many community events.

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

The Courthouse Gazebo was erected on the lawn of the LaGrange County Courthouse and is available from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Reservations are made through the auditor’s office at 499-6310.

(Alcoholic beverages prohibited.)

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Maple Syrup Days at Maple Wood Nature Center.

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

Shipshewana Community Soccer Fields are at 790 E. Middlebury St. and are home to the West End Soccer League.

Ontario Ontario Town Park is in the center of the town of Ontario and is the site of church and community events.

Topeka East Park is on the east side of town, and West Park is on the west side.

A Little League ball field is on West Lake Street, across from West Park.

Shipshewana Wolfe Park is on Morton Street, next to Wolfe Community Building, and is complete with playground and baseball diamonds.

Wolcottville Taylor Park is on the south side of town on S.R. 9, and Wolcott Park is a natural area on S.R. 9 on the north edge

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Field of Dreams, on the west side of town, has a combination soccer-football field, two baseball fields and a playground.

Recreation LaGrange Maple Wood Nature Center features displays of plants and animals of the area. The nature preserve is open to the public for nature walks and other outdoor activities. Nature programs are held there throughout the year. The center can be reached at 463-4022.

Mongo Pigeon River State Fish and Wildlife area provides a place for fishing, hunting, trapping and wildlife viewing. It is an 11,500-acre site that includes three reservoirs and land along the Pigeon River. There are archery ranges and shooting ranges.

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

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Pigeon River Wildlife Area

NATURAL RESOURCES LaGrange County is predominantly an agricultural community, with more than 70 percent of its land used for crops, pasture or hay.

Cropland use varies throughout the county. Because the county has a large number of dairy operations and a large Amish population, much of the land is in hay or pasture. Corn, soybeans and wheat are the major crops.

LaGrange County has a number of organic farms producing organic dairy products, chickens and eggs.

LaGrange County also has more than 16,000 acres of woodlands and 15,000 acres of wetlands. The Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area, maintained by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, provides more than 11,700 acres of land for fishing, hunting and other recreational activities.

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

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Wildlife area offers fishing, hunting opportunities The Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area is dedicated to providing quality hunting and fishing opportunities while maintaining 11,794 acres of land, 529 acres of lakes and impoundments and 17 miles of free-flowing river.

The area was established in 1956 when three reservoirs in the Pigeon River Valley were given to the state. These included Mongo, Nasby and Ontario.

Since then, the state has acquired additional land along the river valley.

The office is located at 8310 E. C.R. 300N, Mongo.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. More information is at in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3086. htm.

Fishing • Property has 17 miles of river, 266 acres of lakes, 263 acres of impoundments and 356 acres of restored open water wetlands.

• Most fishing areas and portions of the Pigeon River are closed during waterfowl seasons. Ask at office for restrictions.

• Primary species include catfish, crappie, bluegill, northern pike, smallmouth bass, redear, largemouth bass, rough fish, trout and yellow perch.

• Boats with electric motors are allowed on lakes and ponds. See map for boat ramp locations.

• Shoreline fishing is available on Beaver Dam Lake, Stayner Lake, Little Stayner Lake, Troxel, Mongo, Nasby and Ontario millponds, Massassauga Marsh, East Pool, Rainbow Pit and Catfish Pond.

Hunting • Hunting for furbearers, deer, quail, rabbit, squirrel, waterfowl, dove, pheasant and wild turkey is common.

• Daily registration is required. All hunting seasons and bag limits apply.

• Special hunts include youth waterfowl, daily waterfowl drawings, drawings for turkey hunting and put-and-take pheasant hunts • Waterfowl drawings are held as needed at 5:30 a.m.

• The first two days of dove season, the drawing is done online (reserved.) Reserved hunters must check-in by 11 a.m. No-show drawings for dove season are done on-site at 11 a.m.

• For all of the spring turkey hunting season, the drawings are done online (reserved.) Reserved hunters must check-in by 5:30 a.m. No-show drawings for spring turkey hunting are held at 5:30 a.m.

• Put-and-take pheasant hunters may claim their reservation daily 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Deer tree stands and ground blinds may be used and left unattended from noon, Sept. 15 through Jan. 10. Tree stands and ground blinds must be legibly marked in English with either the owner’s DNR customer identification number or the owner’s name, address and telephone number. A fastener used in conjunction with a tree stand and a tree or pole climber that penetrates a tree more than 1/2 inch is prohibited (anything that penetrates a tree more than a 1/2 inch is prohibited, i.e. screw-in steps and screw-in bow and gun hangers).

• The trapping drawing is held annually at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of October.

• Hunting areas accessible to persons with disabilities are available. Ask for details at office.

• Youth hunting/shooting events are available. Ask at office.

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Amanda Borne, farm loan manager FARM CREDIT MID-AMERICA 50 N. C.R. 250W, LaGrange, 463-3233 FAWN RIVER STATE FISH HATCHERY 6889 N. S.R. 327, Orland, 829-6241 INDIANA CONSERVATION OFFICERS Rodney Clear and Jim Price, 244-3720 District 2 headquarters, 1353 S. Governors Drive, Columbia City INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Division of Fish and Wildlife Jason Wade, District 3 wildlife biologist 517 N. Warren Road, Huntington, 468-2515 DNR customer service, 317-232-4200 LAGRANGE COUNTY FARM BUREAU INC. 919 S. Detroit St., LaGrange, 463-7184 John Reffett, president Joetta Reffett, county education and outreach coordinator Susan Lawrence, regional manager infarmbureau.org LAGRANGE COUNTY PURDUE EXTENSION SERVICES LaGrange County Annex Building, 114 W. Michigan St., Ste. 10, LaGrange, 499-6334 John Emerson, county Extension director and Extension educator, 4-H youth development Steve Engleking, Extension educator, agriculture and natural resources Brittney Schori, Extension educator, health and human services Debra Pontecorvo and Linda Huinker, NEP assistants Tammy Jackson is the office manager, and Vicki Gilliland is the office secretary.

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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES American Red Cross The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Assistance is provided to all in need because of a disaster. Blood services are provided through voluntary donations to meet requirements for whole blood and its components wherever the need exists. The program functions through a network of fixed centers and mobile collection sites. It also provides educational programs related to health and safety and disaster assistance. For more information, call the LaGrange unit of the American Red Cross at 463-3552.

Arc Opportunities of LaGrange County Arc Opportunities of LaGrange County , a nonprofit organization based at 0235 W. C.R. 300N, Howe, serves all developmentally disabled clients residing in LaGrange County at no cost.

It provides all transportation to and from the program. The clients served include homebounders and adults who range in age from teenagers through 70 years of age and above. It offers employment for those with disabilities such as sheltered workshops and community-based sheltered employment. For more information, contact Deb Seman, chief executive officer, at 463-2653. arcopportunities.org/index. htm Ark Paws and Claws Ark Paws and Claws Used Bookstore, on the square in Howe, raises money for the Ark Animal Sanctuary, the LaGrange County

animal shelter. The bookstore has thousands of fiction and nonfiction books, puzzles, CDs, VHS tapes, audio books, etc. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the summer months, Ark also operates a book booth at the Shipshewana Flea Market. 562-2100 or arkanimalrescue.weebly.com/ bookstore.html Clothes and Food Basket of LaGrange County Clothes and Food Basket of LaGrange County, 202 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, is a nonprofit organization that offers emergency assistance of food and clothing to eligible residents of LaGrange County. It is run entirely by volunteers and is operated and maintained by donations. Hours of operation are Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact the office at 463-7974.

Brightpoint Brightpoint is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to removing the causes and conditions of poverty in northeast Indiana. Brightpoint uses state, federal, local and private resources to improve the quality of life for low-income citizens. Brightpoint offers assistance with child care costs, education, family development, food, housing and utilities at no cost to clients. For more information, contact the Brightpoint main office 423-3546 or 800-589-3506, or visit mybrightpoint. org.

Compassion Pregnancy Center Compassion Pregnancy Center, 830 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, provides free and confidential services to women

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of all ages in LaGrange and Steuben counties. It provides pregnancy tests with consultations, abstinence support, prenatal classes and courses, adoption referrals and community referrals and resources. The center is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. For more information, call the office at 463-7377.

For immediate assistance, call the national hotline at 800-395-4357. cpcni. org Elijah Haven Crisis Intervention Center Inc. Elijah Haven is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services for all people who have been affected by domestic violence and to advocate violence-free living. It offers a 24-hour crisis line, emergency safe shelter, crisis counseling, emergency transportation and domestic violence education. For information, call the office at 463-8700. Safe Haven’s emergency crisis line in LaGrange County is 866-463-3400. elijahhaven.org First Steps First Steps is a family-centered, coordinated system that serves children from birth to age 3 who have disabilities and/or who are developmentally vulnerable. It supports families by connecting them with a variety of services and professionals.

For more information, contact the First Steps of Northeast Indiana Central Office at 866-725-2398. indianafirststeps.org Fremont Community School Head Start LaGrange Center A federally funded program for preschoolers ages 3 1/2 to 5, it serves LaGrange families through the Fremont Community Schools division. The program director is Susan Swager, 495-4775.

LaGrange County Council on Aging The LaGrange County Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization based at 410 E. Central Ave., LaGrange. It provides services and resources to improve the quality of life for the senior citizens of LaGrange County.

The agency provides a number of services designed to assist in keeping individuals independent. It is the home of LaGrange County public transportation. For more information, contact

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Parkview LaGrange serves community Parkview LaGrange Hospital at 207 N. Townline Road in LaGrange is a not-for-profit community hospital that provides acute care services to LaGrange County and the surrounding area.

Services provided include ambulatory and inpatient surgery; endoscopy; medical-surgical, critical, and transitional care; maternity; EMS and emergency care. Diagnostic and ancillary services include digital mammography, CT and MRI; rehabilitation therapy; and a sleep center.

Medical specialty services available on site include cardiology, colon and rectal surgery, gynecology, oncology, orthopedics, urology and general surgery.

Parkview LaGrange is a member of Parkview Health, a family of hospitals and health care services covering a 15-county region in northeast Indiana and western Ohio. For more information, call 463-9000 or visit parkview.com.

Cheri Perkins, director, at 463-4161. lagrangecoa.org

calling 463-8519 or visiting lagrangehabitat.org.

LaGrange County Department of Child Services LaGrange County Department of Child Services is based at 122 N. Detroit St., LaGrange. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It provides child welfare assistance to residents in LaGrange County through adoptions, child protective services, foster homes and day care licensing. For more information, contact Wendy Petty, director, at 463-3451.

LaGrange County Health Department The LaGrange County Health Department was formed to protect, promote, maintain and improve the health and quality of life for LaGrange County citizens and visitors through a responsive, well-managed and organized community effort.

A board of directors oversees the activities of the department, based at 304 N. Townline Road, LaGrange.

LaGrange County Health Officer Dr. Tony Pechin, M.D., may be reached at 768-7295.

The LaGrange County Health Department employees offer a wide range of public health services through partnerships with the county, state and federal agencies.

The department’s programs and services include health surveillance, health protection programs, preventive services and public records. The office is open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is staffed by Dr. Alfredo

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

It is located at 826 N. Detroit St., LaGrange. For more information, call 800-403-0864.

LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity The mission of LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity, 109 E. Central St., LaGrange, is “building houses in partnership with God’s people in need.” Three types of partnerships are offered for families in LaGrange County: building new homes, remodeling previously owned homes and maintenance for existing homes.

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Garcia, Ph.D., administrator and septic inspector; Jarod Nisley, food inspector; Kelly Bills, office manager, vital records and registrar; Deb Grossman and Joie Freeze, public health nurse; Michelle Tennant, assistant nurse and WIC coordinator; Shantell Gyovai, assistant nurse; and LouAnn Sherck, data entry coordinator. For more information, call the office at 499-4182.

Life Care Center of LaGrange Life Care Center of LaGrange provides a number of assisted living, skilled care services for its clients, the citizens of LaGrange County.

The facility is on old S.R. 9, across from Lakeland High School. For more information, call 463-7445 or visit lifecarecenteroflagrange.com.

Miller’s Merry Manor Miller’s Merry Manor at 787 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, provides 24-hour assisted living, skilled care for citizens of LaGrange County. It provides a number of inpatient and outpatient care options. For more information, call the office, 463-2172 or visit millersmerrymanor.com/locations/lagrange.

Northeastern Center The Northeastern Center at 2155 N. S.R. 9, north of LaGrange, is a

private, nonprofit mental health office that serves all residents of LaGrange County and other surrounding counties.

Its mission is to promote good health by providing education, consultation and participatory planning for the betterment of the community. It offers a number of programs in counseling for both inpatients and outpatients by psychiatrists, social workers and mental health workers. Fees for services depend on the type and length of services and the academic degree of the person providing the services.

For more information, call the office at 463-7144 or visit necmh.org.

Parkview LaGrange County Emergency Medical Services EMS services in LaGrange County are provided through a partnership between Parkview LaGrange Hospital and LaGrange County. With ambulance stations in the city of LaGrange and in Shipshewana, LaGrange County residents have quick access to emergency medical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 911 for emergency medical assistance.

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Programs include financial assistance, Community Health Improvement initiatives, primary health care and access, health screening and prevention, and disease management. For more information about specific health and wellness programs, call 463-9000.

Stroke Support Group The Stroke Support Group is sponsored by Parkview LaGrange Hospital, Miller’s Merry Manor, Life Care Center of LaGrange and LaGrange County Council on Aging. Meetings are at the LaGrange County Council on Aging, 125 W. Fenn St., LaGrange, at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. For more information, call Randy Packer at 350-9280.

Tobacco-Free Northeast Indiana The mission of Tobacco-Free Northeast Indiana is to reduce tobacco use in LaGrange and Steuben counties through education, prevention and cessation. The organization also works in conjunction with the Indiana Tobacco Quitline, a free phone-based counseling service that helps Indiana smokers quit. For more information, contact Debbie Pontecorvo, regional program coordinator, at tobaccofreelgrstb@outlook.com, or call the Indiana Quit Line at 800-QUIT-NOW. Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a supplementary food and education program directed to improve the health and nutrition of women and children.

The office is at 304 N. Townline Road, Suite 1, LaGrange. For an appointment, call 499-4182.

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EDUCATION Lakeland Students from LaGrange, Howe, Wolcottville and the surrounding areas attend Lakeland School Corp. The corporation has five schools in its district. Lakeland also operates the LaGrange Academy, an alternative high school.

Board members are Bob Bond, president; David Larimer, vice president; Kathy Fuller, secretary; and members Sue Keenan, Carey McKibben and Bob Murphy. For more information, visit www.lakelandlakers.org.

Administration: Lakeland School Corp., central office 200 S. Cherry St., LaGrange, 499-2400 Eva Merkel, superintendent

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Prairie Heights Prairie Heights Community School Corp. serves the students of Hudson, Stroh, Flint, Mongo, Orland, Helmer, Salem Center, South Milford and rural LaGrange. It also serves Milgrove, Jackson and Salem townships of Steuben County. Four schools serve these students of Steuben and LaGrange counties.

Board members are Bob Ledgerwood, president; Jim Courtright, vice president; Mike Howe, secretary-treasurer; and members Kirk Perkins and Patty Lorntz. For more information, visit ph.k12.in.us.

Administration: Prairie Heights Community Schools 305 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange, 351-3214 Jeff Reed, superintendent Prairie Heights Elementary School 455 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange, 351-3214 Alecia Pfefferkorn, principal Prairie Heights Middle School 395 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange, 351-3214 Andy Arndt, principal

Prairie Heights High School 245 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange, 351-3214 Jeremy Swander, principal

Westview Westview School Corporation serves students in western LaGrange County.

The corporation operates five schools for students in Topeka, Shipshewana and surrounding areas. Board members are Gerald Lee, David Mehas, Carrie Schrock, Jim Miller and Keith Lambright. For more information, visit westview.k12.in.us.

Administration: Westview School Corporation 1545 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka, 768-4404 Randy Zimmerly, superintendent Meadowview Elementary School 7950 W. C.R. 050S, Shipshewana, 768-7702 Toni Whitney, principal Shipshewana-Scott Elementary School 325 W. Middlebury St., Shipshewana, 768-4158 Ian Zuercher, principal Topeka Elementary School 138 School St., Topeka, 593-2897

Becky Siegel, principal Westview Elementary School 1715 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka, 768-7717 Juli Leeper, principal Westview Jr.Sr. High School 1635 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka, 768-4146 Rich Cory, senior high principal Randy Miller, junior high principal

Private Schools Howe Military Academy The Howe Military Academy in Howe has been in operation since 1884. The school is affiliated with the U.S. Army’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program. It is a private boarding school for grades 7-12 that is affiliated with the Episcopal Church.

A board of trustees with members from throughout the nation governs the Howe Military Academy.

Administration: Howe Military Academy 5575 N. S.R. 9, Howe, 562-2131 Col. (Ret.) Tyler Osenbaugh, head of school/senior Army instructor Angela Lehmer, headmaster Jodi Clouse, director of admission

AREA CHURCHES Apostolic APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE TABERNACLE: 950 W. U.S. 20, LaGrange. 463-3720. Sunday 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

Pastor Robert W. Yenna.

Baptist CHARITY UNITED BAPTIST: At the corner of C.R. 100S and C.R. 900E, LaGrange. Pastor Ben Brown. Sunday worship 11 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

COMMUNITY BAPTIST: Northwest of South Milford on C.R. 700S, near Wolcottville. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday prayer 7 p.m.

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST: Shipshewana. Rev. Joseph Sheely. 768-4304.

S.R. 120 and C.R. 1000W, Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday 7 p.m.; Bible Study Tuesday 7 p.m.

COSPERVILLE BAPTIST: 8851 N. C.R. 250W, between Wawaka and Rome City.

761-2321. Jim Lafollette, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m.

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Sunday night 6 p.m. Wednesday Awana 6:30-8 p.m. Youth Group and Adult Bible Study 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST: (A.B.C.) 116 N. Main St., Wolcottville. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor Keith Perry. 854-3136.

FIRST BAPTIST: 104 North St., Topeka. Rev. Mark Campbell. 593-2111 or 350-2740. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Prayer 6:30 p.m. Mondays; and Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Thursdays.

FIVE CORNER BAPTIST: Two miles north of Wolcottville on S.R. 9. Pastor Clarence Combs. Sunday School 9 a.m.

Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday prayer 6 p.m. Third Saturday: Worship, singing at 6 p.m.

LAGRANGE BAPTIST: 1370 N. S.R. 9.

Pastor Jeff Farnham. 463-2348. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m.

LIBERTY FREEWILL BAPTIST: 2900 E. C.R. 1150N, Wolcottville. Pastor Billy Fields. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7 p.m.

LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP:

East Spring Street, LaGrange. Sunday worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

MOUNT CALVARY UNITED BAPTIST: Main Street, Stroh. Pastor Willie Collins, 351-4183. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Worship third Saturday of month 6 p.m.

NEW FREEDOM BAPTIST: 300 N. Sycamore St., LaGrange. Rev. Wade Sturdivant.

SOUTH MILFORD INDEPENDENT BAPTIST: Pastor Earl Bolen. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. and second Saturday at 6 p.m.

STROH UNITED BAPTIST: Rev. Jerry Collins. Services on first Saturday at 6 p.m. and every Sunday at 11 a.m.

Brethren BRIGHTON CHAPEL: 5415 N. S.R. 3, Howe. Pastor Rustin Krapfl. 562-2505 Sunday Worship 9 a.m., Second Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Catholic ST. JOSEPH’S: 50 N 100 E, LaGrange, Father J. Steele, CSC. 463-3472. Mass

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Monday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. or by appointment. Sunday Mass in English at 10 a.m., Mass in Spanish at 12:30 p.m. Sacrament of Penance Saturday 2 p.m. or by appointment and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. or by appointment.

ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS: Pastor Jake Gall. Mass 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. 1025 E. Hudson. 351-4792.

Church of Christ LAGRANGE CHURCH OF CHRIST: 407 S. Townline Road. 463-3571. Bible study 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.

SOUTH MILFORD CHURCH OF CHRIST: North of South Milford on S.R. 3. 351-3671. Lead Minister Brian Walter.

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

Sunday School during services.

STROH CHURCH OF CHRIST: 4540 S. C.R. 1100W, Hudson, on the southeast edge of Stroh; 351-4626; Sunday Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10:20 a.m. and youth service at 7 p.m.

Preaching Minister Mike Hamm.

Church of God LAGRANGE FIRST CHURCH OF GOD: 777 N. Detroit. Rev. Ben Stuckey.

463-3700. Sunday Worship 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Disciple Group 9:15 a.m.

STONE LAKE CHURCH OF GOD: Shipshewana. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday 7 p.m.

STROH CHURCH OF GOD: Pastors Jeff and Brenda Berry. Adult Sunday School 9 a.m, Morning Worship Worship 10 a.m., Children’s Sunday School 10:15 a.m. and Bible Study and Prayer Wednesday at 7 p.m. 351-2910.

WOLCOTTVILLE CHURCH OF GOD: 210 S. Main St., Wolcottville. Rev. Daniel Begley. 854-3636. Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Worship 11 a.m., Evening Service at 6 p.m. Tuesday Prayer and Youth Services 6 p.m.

854-3129. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School and Adult Bible School 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays.

MOUNT ZION LUTHERAN: 797 N. Detroit St., LaGrange. Rev. Justin Smoot. 463-3624. Adult Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School at 10:45 a.m.

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN: (LCMS) C.R. 550S at C.R. 1025E, southwest of Stroh. 351-2144. Pastor Jim Elsner. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. with children’s classes. Bible Study 10:30 a.m.; Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays, and every 4th Wednesday.

Wednesday Worship 7 p.m.

Mennonite EMMA MENNONITE: 1900 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka. Pastor Gene Hartman.

593-2036. Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

HEBRON FELLOWSHIP MENNONITE: C.R. 600 W, Shipshewana. Pastor Virgil Hershberger. 768-4450. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. 1st, 3rd, and 5th, Wednesday 7:30 p.m. 4th Sunday, 7 p.m.

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MARION MENNONITE: 5460 N. C.R. 450W, Shipshewana. 562-2910. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School immediately after.

SHORE MENNONITE: 7235 C.R. 100N, Shipshewana. Pastor Carl Horner.

768-4240. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

TOPEKA MENNONITE: Topeka.

Pastor Keven Swartzendruber. 593-2389.

Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m.

Missionary LAGRANGE MISSIONARY: 808 N. Detroit St. Pastor Johnny Raber.

463-3528. Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m.

Handicap accessible. Refreshments in Fellowship Hall from 9:15-9:45 a.m.

Nazarene LAGRANGE NEW VISION CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: 508 S. Poplar St. Pastor Toni James. 463-2552. Sunday worship at 4 p.m.

SHIPSHEWANA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: 2695 N. C.R. 900W. 768-4455. Worship 9 and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday and Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Pastor Randy Marshall.

Episcopal ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL PARISH: St. James Church, Howe Military Academy.

Rev. Rachel N. Evans. Sunday Service 9 a.m. 562-2131.

ST. JAMES MEMORIAL CHAPEL: Howe Military Academy, Chaplin Carol Fleming. Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Lutheran MESSIAH LUTHERAN: (Missouri Synod) S.R. 9 at C.R. 700S, north of Wolcottville. Pastor James Tews.

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Presbyterian LIMA PRESBYTERIAN: Fourth and Williams streets, Howe. 562-2296.

Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 8:15 a.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN: 200 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. Rev. Kenneth L. Weaver. Sunday School at 9 a.m.

Worship Service 10 a.m. 463-3239.

Seventh-Day Adventist WOLCOTTVILLE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: 320 S. Main St. (S.R. 9), Wolcottville. Local Elder John Treat, 269-861-4954. Worship 11 a.m.

United Methodist EAST SPRINGFIELD UNITED METHODIST: U.S. 20 East, LaGrange.

Rev. James D. Bartlett. 367-2625.

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

FIRST UNITED METHODIST: 209 W. Spring St., LaGrange. 463-2859. Senior Pastor Chris Lantz. Sunday Traditional Service 8:30 a.m.; Contemporary Service 10:40 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

HOWE UNITED METHODIST: 511 Third St., Howe. 562-2250. Rev. Jean

Ness. Blended Sunday Worship with Pretty Prarie UMC at 8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11 a.m. casual service.

LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST: 4975 S. C.R. 050W, LaGrange. Pastor Michael Lamar. Sunday School 10 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m. 905-6183.

LIMA UNITED METHODIST: 6900 N. C.R. 450W, Shipshewana. Pastor Denise Heller. 562-3719. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

MONGO UNITED METHODIST: S.R. 3, Mongo. Rev. James D. Bartlett. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 9 a.m. Contemporary Service 11:30 a.m.

PLATO UNITED METHODIST: 340 S. C.R. 500E, LaGrange. Sunrise Service at South Milford UMC at 7 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Pastor Michael Antal, 336-3995.

PRETTY PRAIRIE UNITED METHODIST: C.R. 750N, Howe. Pastor Jean Ness. Blended Sunday Worship with Pretty Prarie UMC at 8:45 a.m.

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

SCOTT UNITED METHODIST: 7020 N. C.R. 675W, Shipshewana. Pastor Tammy Lugar. 768-7257. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. First Thursday each month pray meeting 6:30 p.m. Third Thursday Bible study 6:30 p.m., JUMP 5:45-7 p.m. Wednes-

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SHIPSHEWANA UNITED METHODIST: Shipshewana. Erik Smith.

Sunday School, 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m.

SOUTH MILFORD UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Mike Antal.

351-3381. Sunday Sunrise Service with Plato UMC at 7 a.m. Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Thursday Bible Study at 6 p.m.

TOPEKA UNITED METHODIST: 124 W. Pine St., Topeka. Pastor Diana Siegel.

593-2941. Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m. 593-2941.

WOLCOTTVILLE UNITED METHODIST: 107 County Line Road West, Wolcottville. Pastor Jack K. Thomas. 854-2920. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.

WOODRUFF GROVE UNITED METHODIST: 4860 S. C.R. 450 E. Rev. David Mathews. 854-2067. Sunday Church 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Nondenominational CALVARY CHAPEL FELLOWSHIP: C.R. 4340S and C.R. 1170E, Stroh. Pastor Gary Rifenburg. Associate Pastor Jarrod McGuire. 351-4215, Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School during home fellowship.

CHURCH OF THE TRUE GOD: 5685 S. S.R. 3, Wolcottville. 269-503-0497.

Worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pastor Kenneth Beverly.

CHURCH OF THE STONE: 7270 S.R. 9, Wolcottville. Sunday School 10 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer 7 p.m. Pastors Mike and Abi Stanley.

854-2738.

COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP OF TOPEKA: 128 Roy St., Topeka. Sunday Services 10 a.m. Pastor Lyn Stutzman.

593-2472.

EDEN WORSHIP CENTER: Old Honeyville School, 4095 S. C.R. 900W, Topeka. Pastor Matt Gingerich.

593-2979. Sunday: Coffee and Fellowship 8:45 a.m. Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

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MAPLE GROVE CHURCH: 806 S. Main St., Topeka. Pastor Barry St. Clair.

593-2844. Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

MESSIAH FELLOWSHIP: 6200 E. S.R. 120, Howe. Pastor Ron Hyre. 562-3236.

Sabbath Sat. Worship 6 p.m. Wed. 6:30 p.m.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS AMERICAN LEGION POST 215 David Arrington, post commander 100 Industrial Parkway, LaGrange 463-4172 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY (215) Shirley Helmuth, president, 463-4172 SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION (Post 215) Greg Gulley, commander, 463-4172 American Legion Riders Adam Music, director, 463-4172 BAR ASSOCIATION OF LAGRANGE COUNTY Travis Glick, president, 499-6326 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA Call Fort Wayne office at 456-1600 CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL OF LAGRANGE COUNTY 593-2371

Cathy Hefty, treasurer, Lake City Bank John Mory, secretary, J.O. Mory LAGRANGE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Bryan McCoy, president, 463-3763; cell 260-350-8561; blmccoy2@yahoo. com LAGRANGE COUNTY LAKES COUNCIL P.O. Box 86, 111 W. Spring St., Suite 8, LaGrange lagrangecountylakescouncil.org, 499-5253 Bob Hedges, president; Steve Scott-Welty, vice president; Meredith Cameron, treasurer; Miriam Carnahan, secretary atlarge NORTHEAST INDIANA STEAM AND GAS ASSOCIATION neisaga.com RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) 925-0917

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Deb Muntz , contact person, 463-3232 DARLagrange@gmail.com

TOPEKA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Harold Gingerich, president, 593-2689, topekahistoricalsociety.com harjan68@hotmail.com UNITED FUND OF LAGRANGE COUNTY Angie Kresse, director, 463-8040; Jeff Campos, president; Harold Gingerich, vice president; Cathy Hefty, treasurer/secretary LIONS CLUBS Howe David Gunter, president, 562-2098 South Milford R. D. Wolheter, contact person, 351-3581 Stroh Steve Hamilton, contact person, 351-4232 Wolcottville Robert Lewis, contact person, 215-1356

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