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LAGRANGE COUNTYLaGrange 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 37,521 residents are Amish, who dot the countryside with small, medium and large farms and homes. “LaGrange” is French for “the farm,” a name that is very suitable for the rural county.

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

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

About 3.5 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

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LAGRANGE COUNTYWestview school districts. The county is also home to The Howe School, along with a number of parochial schools and preschools.

Community groups abound, such as the American Legion, Lions Clubs, Purdue Extension and 4-H.

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

The first courthouse in LaGrange was a

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

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

Today, the county clerk’s office, the circuit and superior courts and the probation departments are housed in the courthouse. Other government offices are in the LaGrange County Office Building, built in 1986. The LaGrange County Health Department is across the street from Parkview LaGrange Hospital on Townline Road, LaGrange.

POPULATION: 37,128 in the 2010 Census.

GOVERNMENT: A board of three elected commissioners and a council of seven

elected council members run the county’s government. The county commissioners meet the first and third Mondays of every month at 8:30 a.m. in the LaGrange County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. The county council meets the second Monday of every month at 8:30 a.m. in the County Office Building.

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

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

POLICE: The LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department provides police protection throughout the county. For emergencies call 9-1-1. For nonemergencies, phone 463-7491. All calls go to LaGrange County Communica-tions.

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COMMUNITIESHOWE

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 Mongoqui-nong 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 School (kindergarten through fifth grade), then go to Lakeland Middle School and Lakeland High School in LaGrange. The Howe School cadets attend grades 6-12.

RECREATION: A park on the town square offers a basketball court, playground and picnic area. It is the scene of several annual celebrations and the annual Farmers’ Market throughout the summer months. An 18-hole golf course is north of town at Cedar Lake. Pine Knob Park, maintained by the county parks department, lies east of Howe on S.R. 120. It offers a number of amenities including an archery and shooting range, fishing and picnicking. The area lakes provide activities all year around. The Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area is southeast of Howe.

BANKING: Farmers State Bank and Peoples Federal Savings Bank have branch offices in Howe.

SHOPPING: The town has two barbershops, a management/tax service, a convenience store, two gas stations, a novelty store and ice cream parlor.

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: 9-1-1.

FIRE: Emergency only: 9-1-1. Business calls: 562-2618.

POST OFFICE: S.R. 120 (404 Defiance St.), 562-2191.

LAGRANGELaGrange, 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: 2,625 in the 2010 Census.GOVERNMENT: LaGrange’s five-member

town council meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. at LaGrange Town Hall on Townline Road at S.R. 9, LaGrange.

SERVICES: Town water and sewer service are provided. The LaGrange Volunteer

Fire Department provides fire protection in the town and surrounding areas. The LaGrange Police Department provides law enforcement in the town. Both services are housed at LaGrange Town Hall, 1201 N. Townline Road, north of LaGrange.

EDUCATION: Lakeland School Corp. has its administrative offices on the grounds of the high school campus, 0825E C.R. 075N. The school district operates three elementary schools, Parkside, Wolcott Mills and Lima-Brighton, along with Lakeland Middle School and Lakeland High School. The corporation office may be reached at 499-2400.

RECREATION: LaGrange has a town park that includes a playground, a baseball diamond, basketball courts and a skateboard park. The LaGrange County 4-H Fairgrounds are at the northeast edge of town. The annual 4-H Fair is held in LaGrange every July, and the annual Gas and Steam Show is held at the fairgrounds in August. LaGrange County Corn School is an annual October street fair. There is an 18-hole golf course west of town. Maple Wood Nature Center, which attracts thousands to an annual Maple Syrup Days Festival every March, is about four miles east and one mile south of town.

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COMMUNITIESHEALTH: Parkview LaGrange Hospital

serves the area’s medical needs and provides air ambulance services to Michigan and Fort Wayne hospitals. LaGrange County’s Emergency Medical Service is based on Townline Road, north of the hospital, and provides service to the LaGrange and surrounding communities. Redi-Care Inc., north of LaGrange, provides an after-hours clinic, Monday-Friday 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on a first come, first served basis. There are two specialized health care facilities, Miller’s Merry Manor and Life Care Center of LaGrange. The Kenny Burkett Clinic at 102B W. Michigan St. offers free medical care to the uninsured residents of LaGrange County from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays.

BANKING: Farmers State Bank, Lake City Bank, Wells Fargo Bank and Peoples Federal Savings Bank have offices in LaGrange.

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

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

POLICE: The town marshal is Rich Snyder. For emergencies, call 9-1-1; for business calls, 463-7031.

FIRE: Mark McClish is the fire chief. He may be reached at 463-3139; for emergen-cies, call 9-1-1.

TOWN CLERK: LaGrange Town Hall, 1201 N. Townline Road, LaGrange. Laurie Miller is the town clerk. She may be reached at 463-3241.

LIBRARY: The LaGrange County Public Library is at 203 W. Spring St. Diane Randall is the director. She may be reached at 463-2841. Library hours are: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

POST OFFICE: The post office is on South Detroit Street. Pam Wainwright is the postmaster. The phone number is 463-2844.

SHIPSHEWANAInfluence from people of the Mennonite

and Amish faiths contributes to Shipshewa-na’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 some 150 retail shops, attracting more than half a million visitors each year.

The Shipshewana Events Center provides conference and convention space for up to 1,000 guests, and is home to the new Hudson Museum in Shipshewana.

More tourism information may be found at shipshewana.com.

HISTORY: Shipshewana was platted in 1889 but was not incorporated until 1916. Thetown 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: 658 in the 2010 Census.GOVERNMENT: The town council is

comprised of five members and meets at the Shipshewana Town Hall at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month. Ruth Ann Downey is the town clerk, and Mike Sutter is the town manager. They can be reached at the town hall at 768-4743.

SERVICES: The Shipshewana Volunteer

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COMMUNITIESFire Department and Shipshewana Police Department provide fire and police protec-tion. Parkview LaGrange Hospital has two LaGrange County EMS units based southwest of the town.

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

RECREATION: Wolfe Park in the downtown area has a playground and basket-ball courts. Shipshewana Community Park, at C.R. 250N and C.R. 735W, has a ball diamond and is home to an immense soccer field.

HEALTH: The town has a chiropractor, optometrist, osteopath and two doctor’s offices. One dentist’s office serves the area.

BANKING: Farmers State Bank, Lake City Bank and Wells Fargo Bank have branches in Shipshewana.

SHOPPING: Stores in the center of town include antique shops, clothing stores, a flea market, toy stores, florist shops, glass shops and bakeries.

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

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

POLICE: Tom Fitch is the town marshal. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. For nonemergen-cies, call 786-4310 or the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department, 463-7491.

FIRE: The fire chief is Chad Miller. Business calls: 768-4746; emergency only: 9-1-1.

POST OFFICE: Located on Main Street. Postmaster Cindy Howard may be reached at 768-4172.

TOPEKATopeka, 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.

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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: 1,153 in the 2010 Census.GOVERNMENT: The town council is

comprised of five members and meets at the Topeka Town Hall at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of every month. Tanner Troyer is the town clerk. He 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 four) or Meadowview Elementary School, then go to

Westview Elementary School (fifth and sixth grade) followed by Westview Junior-Senior High School.

RECREATION: The town has two parks. East Park has basketball and tennis courts, two ball fields, a pavilion and new playground equipment. West Park has a nature path, pond, pavilion and restrooms. Several industries helped pay to develop a Little League ball field.

HEALTH: Topeka has one doctor’s office with two physicians, one dentist, three chiropractors, an optometrist, two veterinar-ians and a horse practitioner.

BANKING: Peoples Federal Savings Bank, Farmers State Bank and Taper Lock Employees Federal Credit Union all have offices in Topeka.

SHOPPING: The town has an active business life with a popular pharmacy and restaurant and a central hardware store, among many others. The town also has its own Chamber of Commerce, which is very active, sponsoring several events through the course of the year.

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

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

POLICE: Carl Stoltz is the town marshal. In nonemergencies, call 593-2822 or the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department,

463-7491. For emergencies, call 9-1-1.FIRE: The fire chief is Stewart Bender.

Business calls: 593-2883. Emergency only: 9-1-1.

POST OFFICE: 129 E. Lake St. The postmaster is Terry Swick, and he may be reached at 593-2199.

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WOLCOTTVILLEWolcottville 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.

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COMMUNITIESWolcottville. The town was named Wolcottville in his honor when it was laid out in 1848.

POPULATION: 998 in the 2010 Census, split nearly evenly between LaGrange and Noble counties.

GOVERNMENT: The three-member town council meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the town hall, 104 W. Race St.

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

EDUCATION: Elementary students attend Wolcott Mills Elemen-tary School (kindergarten through grade 5) in town. Students in grades 6-12 attend Lakeland Middle School and Lakeland High School in LaGrange.

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

BANKING: A Farmers State Bank branch operates in Wolcottville.SHOPPING: A variety of specialty shops line Main Street. Among

them are an office supply store, a jewelry store and an ice cream shop. To the north and south of town are gas stations, a grocery, a general merchandise store and restaurants.

ACCESS: S.R. 9 is the main north-south thoroughfare.UTILITIES: NIPSCO for electricity and natural gas; LaGrange

County REMC for electricity; CenturyLink for telephone service.POLICE: The Wolcottville Police Department is based in the

Wolcottville Town Hall, 104 W. Race St. Town Marshal Ryan Kauffman may be reached by calling the business number, 854-2930. For emergencies only, call 9-1-1.

FIRE: The Johnson Township Volunteer Fire Department is in town on County Line Road. Fire Chief Mike Martz can be reached at 854-4131. For fire emergencies only, call 9-1-1.

CLERK’S OFFICE: Wolcottville Town Clerk Jeanette Combs may be reached at the Wolcottville Town Hall, 104 W. Race St., Wolcott-ville, or by phone at 854-3151.

POST OFFICE: The post office at 105 N. Main St., may be reached by calling 854-2314. Monica Rowe is the postmaster.

UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES

BRIGHTONBrighton 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.

EMMAEven though Emma is a small community, it is very busy, since it

is the location of Westview Elementary School, Westview Junior-Se-nior High School and the Westview Community Schools’ adminis-trative office. Located about six miles west of LaGrange and two miles south of U.S. 20 in Clay Township, Emma is also popular for a historic grocery, Emma Country Store. The store originated in the


1800s and was rebuilt in 1931, after a fire. It was purchased in January 2007 by Molly Hostetler, a Topeka native, and now houses Emma Cafe and Catering. Emma is also home to a Mennonite Church and a Christian Fellowship Church. Fire and police protection are provided by the Topeka Voluntary Fire Department, the Topeka Police Department and the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Depart-ment.

HONEYVILLEHoneyville is the home of Eden Worship

Center, formerly the Honeyville School. Honeyville is about 10 miles west of LaGrange in Eden Township near S.R. 5 and also has a number of growing businesses: Honeyville Metal, Honeyville Feed Mill, Honeyville Propane, Eden Enterprises (a mechanical service shop) and an antique shop. Fire and police services for the town are provided by the Topeka Volunteer Fire Department and the Topeka Police Depart-ment.

MONGOMongo is popular stop for hunters and

fishermen, since it is in the heart of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area on S.R. 3, about eight miles east of LaGrange and three miles north of U.S. 20. Much of the activity in the town centers around the river. The Trading Post rents canoes, has a campground and small souvenir and gift shop. Mongo River Run also rents canoes and is located next to the bridge on S.R.3. Mongo has a general store that sells gasoline. Another local spot is Sarge’s Downtown Tavern. A town park opened in 2009 on C.R. 780E, one block south of S.R. 3. Mongo, in Springfield Township. Mongo has an active Lions Club, and Mongo United Methodist Church is well known in the county for its many fundraising

breakfasts and suppers. Mongo Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection for area residents, while police protection is provided by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.

ONTARIOA large community park is the main attrac-

tion 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 MILFORDSouth Milford, on S.R. 3 about eight miles

southeast of LaGrange, is surrounded by nearby lakes. It is known for being the first home of the widespread J.O. Mory business. Other businesses in the area include South Milford Grain, a gas station, beauty salon, a tax service and two sawmills. The Indiana Northeastern Railroad stops at South Milford. The community has an active Lions Club, the Community League and a number of churches in the town and surrounding area. Police service is provided by the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.

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LaGrange County is predominantly an agricultural community, with 78 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 popula-tion, 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 approximately 16,358 acres of woodlands and 15,000 acres of wetlands. The Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area, maintained by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, provides more than 10,000 acres of land for fishing, hunting and other recreational activities.

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

FARM SERVICE AGENCY910 S. Detroit St., LaGrange 46761;

463-3166.Kerry Shank, county executive directorDeb Notestine, advisorScott Gochenaur, committee memberDewey Troyer, committee memberRyan Young, committee member

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USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT788 W. Connexion Way, Suite E, Columbia City 46725244-6266, ext. 4

LAGRANGE COUNTY PURDUEEXTENSION SERVICESCounty Office Building, Suite 10114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, 499-6334John Emerson, director and 4-H Youth Development educatorSteve Engleking, agriculture educator

Ann Fremion, health and human sciences services educator

Debby Pontecorvo, family nutrition program

Sara Mills is the office manager, and Tammy Jackson is the office secretary.

LAGRANGE COUNTY FARM BUREAU INC.Kent Tracey, president, 351-3443John Reffett, vice president, 463-3291Jo Gunthorp, women’s leader, 367-2359Nancy Stump, secretary 351-2380

USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICES910 S. Detroit St., LaGrange, 463-3471

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SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT910 S. Detroit St., LaGrange, 463-5200Martin Franke, district managerBob Jones, program assistantMarsha Bogado, office coordinatorSupervisors:Bob Cart, chairmanGary Myers, vice-chairmanScott Beecher, board memberMonroe Raber, board memberR.D. Wolheter, board member

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Stroh is by the LaGrange-Steuben county line near Big Turkey Lake, about 11 miles east of LaGrange and five miles south of U.S. 20. Named after Emill Stroh, who started a cement manufacturing business near Big Turkey Lake in the late 1800s, the community was established in the 1900s. With a popula-

tion of about 350, it is home to Stroh Lions Club and has a playground and a baseball diamond. Businesses include the Stroh Fixit Shop and Stroh Farm Supply. There is a Farmers State Bank branch in the town. Just to the north in the area of Elmira is a public access to Big Turkey Lake, John’s Turkey Lake Tavern and Restaurant, which is known for its

special fish dishes. Faith is centered around the Stroh Church of Christ. Students who live in Stroh attend Prairie Heights Community Schools. Located in Milford Township, Stroh receives firefighting services from the Stroh Volunteer Fire Department and police protec-tion from the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.

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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 Lakes Council Office at 111 W. Spring St., LaGrange. The public is invited to attend.

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

Officers of the lakes council are:• president, Steve Scott-Welty, North

Twin Lake;• vice president, open;• secretary, Bob Hedges, Wall Lake; and• treasurer, Meredith Cameron, Oliver

Lake.

ACCESS SITESLaGrange 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 (3 sites in addition to dams and mill ponds)• Pretty Lake• Shipshewana Lake (2)• Troxal Lake• Wall Lake• Westler Lake• Witmer Lake222 S. State Street, Kendallville

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AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCESPIGEON RIVER STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREANate Levitte, managerLance Tresenriter, assistant managerMongo HeadquartersP.O. Box 71, Mongo367-2164

FAWN RIVER STATE FISH HATCHERYOrland, 829-6241

CURTIS CREEK TROUT REARING STATIONFish hatchery, Howe, 562-3855

INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESDivision of Fish and WildlifeJason Wade, District 3 wildlife biologist, 468-2515DNR customer service, 317-232-4200

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Zekaryah Brothers, 11, of Elkhart, and Josieh Bovee, 7, of Stroh, launch from the gate on their hobby horses as part of last July’s celebration of all things cowboy at David Rogers Memorial Park in LaGrange on National Day of the Cowboy.

PATRICK REDMOND


COUNTY PARKSSCOTT MILL PARK6780 N. C.R. 675W, LaGrangeThe site of the former grist mill for the

town of Scott. Through a covered bridge, visitors can access a 100-acre wooded island along the Pigeon River. A timber picnic pavilion is available for group reservations.

Amenities: picnic, hiking, wetlands, fishing

DAVID ROGERS MEMORIAL PARK2355 W. C.R. 550S, WolcottvilleMost 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.orgAmenities: picnic, grassy area

DELT CHURCH PARK6455S. C.R. 200W, WolcottvilleBordered 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 handicapped-accessible facility with zones divided for children 2-5 years and 5-12 years. Throughout the park is a flying-disc golf course. There are wooded hiking trails and a restored prairie. Picnic tables and grills are provided.

Amenities: playground, picnic, hiking, wetlands, grassy area, disc golf

DALLAS LAKE PARK0505 W. C.R. 700S, WolcottvilleThe 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 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 854-2225.

Amenities: playground, picnic, hiking, swimming, wetland, grassy area

MAPLE WOOD NATURE CENTER4550 E. C.R. 100S, LaGrangeNorthern 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 PARK2825 E. S.R. 120, HoweThe park has 204 acres of oaks, pines, soft

maples, high quality marsh and Meteer Lake. Special facilities are provided for hunters and fishermen. There are field archery targets and a wooded 3-D archery trail with life-sized game targets. 3-D trail fees are $5. Trails and a fishing dock are accessible. Picnic tables and grills are provided. A program center is available for rental, call 854-2225.

Amenities: picnic, hiking, wetlands

DUFF NATURE PRESERVE25 acres of wildlife and natural woodland

in Bloomfield Township, near Cedar Lake area of Howe.

COUNTY BEACHESSHIPSHEWANA LAKE BEACHOn the east side of Shipshewana LakeAmenities: Picnic tables and playground.

CEDAR LAKE BEACHEast of Howe at C.R. 325E and C.R. 600N

and across from Cedar Lake Golf Course

WALL LAKE BEACHNorth of S.R. 120 at C.R. 600N, HoweFish for crappie, bluegill, redear,

largemouth bass, perch, and northern pike. Wall Lake’s swimming area is part of the LaGrange County public parks system. It is open from 8 a.m. to sunset.

Public Access on southeast shore, C.R. 565N. Boat ramp, handicapped access, restroom

ATWOOD LAKE BEACHLocated on C.R. 700S on the north side of

Atwood LakeFishing Info: Redear sunfish, bluegilll,

largemouth bass. Public Access Location: southwest shore off C.R. 745S

Public Access Facilities: No restroom, no handicapped access, gravel parking, hitching post, and concrete ramp

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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.)

HOWETown Square Park in the center of the

town of Howe is the site of many community events.

SHIPSHEWANAWolfe Park is on Morton Street, next to

Wolfe Community Building, and is complete with playground and baseball diamonds.

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

TOPEKAEast 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.

WOLCOTTVILLETaylor 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 of Wolcottville.

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

MONGOThe Mongo Community Association

opened Mongo Town Park in 2009. It is on

C.R. 780E, one block south of S.R. 3.

ONTARIOOntario Town Park is in the center of the

town of Ontario and is the site of church and community events.

RECREATIONLAGRANGEMaple 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.

MONGOPigeon 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.

SHIPSHEWANAThe Shipshewana Flea Market is open

to shoppers and tourists on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, May through October. It is on S.R. 5 at the south edge of Shipshewana.

WOLCOTTVILLEDallas Lake Park offers a public beach

and fishing area. The woods and surrounding marsh are excellent for bird watching.

John Mory of the South Milford Lions Club fills a tray with fresh pancakes during Maple Syrup Days at the Maple Wood Nature Center, C.R. 100S, LaGrange, in March.

PATRICK REDMOND


APOSTOLICAPOSTOLIC 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.

ABUNDANT GRACE: 4370 N S.R. 3, Howe. 336-4745. Sunday service 10 a.m., Wednesday service 7:30 p.m. Pastor Brent Gilliland.

BAPTISTCHARITY UNITED BAPTIST: P.O. Box

165, Stroh. 1 mile south of U.S. 20 and 1 mile east of S.R. 3. Rev. Terry Tuttle. Sunday worship 11 a.m.

COMMUNITY BAPTIST: Rev. Leburn Combs. Northwest of South Milford on C.R. 700S. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday prayer 7 p.m.

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST: Shipshe-wana. 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 250W, between Wawaka and Rome City. 761-2321. Jim Barnes, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday night 6 p.m. Wednesday Awana 6:30-8 p.m. Youth Group and Adult Bible Study 7 p.m.

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

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

FIVE CORNER BAPTIST: Two miles north of Wolcottville on S.R. 9. Pastor Clarence Combs. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday prayer 6 p.m. Third Saturday: Worship, singing at 6 p.m.

LAGRANGE BAPTIST: 1370 N. S.R. 9. Pastor Jeff Farnham. 463-2348. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Services 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m.

LIBERTY FREEWILL BAPTIST: 2900 E 1150N, Wolcottville. Pastor Terry Hinds, 854-4700. Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer 7 p.m.

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

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

NEW FREEDOM BAPTIST: 300N. Sycamore St., LaGrange. Rev. Wade Sturdi-vant.

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

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

ZION UNITED BAPTIST: Valentine. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

BRETHRENBRIGHTON CHAPEL: 5445 N. S.R.

3, Howe. Pastor Rustin Krapfl. 562-2505 Saturday service 6:30 p.m., Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Youth Group 6 p.m. Wednesday.

ROMAN CATHOLICST. JOSEPH’S: 50 N100E, LaGrange,

Father J. Steele, CSC. 463-3472. Mass Monday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday 6 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. Sunday Mass in English at 10 a.m., Spanish at 12:30 p.m. Sacrament of Penance Saturday 2 p.m.

ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS: Big Long Lake. Mass 9 a.m. Sunday.Christian Church

BROADWAY CHRISTIAN CHAPEL: South of S.R. 8 on C.R. 900W. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m. Wednesday service 7:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRISTLAGRANGE CHURCH OF CHRIST:

407 S. Townline Road. 463-3571. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Service 7 p.m.

SOUTH MILFORD CHURCH OF CHRIST: North of South Milford on S.R. 3. 351-3671. Senior Minister Brian Walter. Sunday Worship 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. 351-3671

STROH CHURCH OF CHRIST: Preaching Minister Mike Hamm. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

CHURCH OF GODLAGRANGE FIRST CHURCH OF

GOD: S.R. 9 North. Rev. Brian J. VanOsdol. 463-3700. Sunday Worship 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11 a.m. Tree-House Sunday Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:40 a.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 10:30

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CHURCHES

a.m. Kids Club, Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.STONE LAKE CHURCH OF GOD: Shipsh-

ewana. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m.

STROH CHURCH OF GOD: Pastors Jeff and Brenda Berry. Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.; Morning Worship Worship 10 a.m.; Children’s Sunday School 10:15 a.m.; Bible study and prayer Wednesday at 7 p.m.

WOLCOTTVILLE CHURCH OF GOD: 210 S. Main St. Box 336, Wolcottville. Rev. Gene Suffridge, 854-3636. Sunday School and Worship 10 a.m. Evening 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer and Bible study 6:30 p.m.

CONGREGATIONALONTARIO CONGREGATIONAL: Sunday

Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m.

EPISCOPALST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL PARISH, at

St. James Church, Howe Military Academy, Rev. Michael Fulk. Sunday service 8:30 a.m.

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

LUTHERANMESSIAH LUTHERAN: (Missouri Synod)

S.R. 9 at C.R. 700S, north of Wolcottville. Pastor James Tews. 854-3129. Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible School 8:30 a.m. Holy communion 2nd and 4th Sundays.

MOUNT ZION LUTHERAN: 797 N. Detroit St., LaGrange. Rev. Thomas McShan-nock. 463-3624. Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10 a.m.

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN: (LCMS) C.R. 550 S at C.R. 1025 E, southwest of Stroh. 351-2144. Pastor Jim Elsner. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. with children’s classes, nursery available. Worship service 7 p.m. Wednesday, Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays. www.princeofpeacestroh.com

MENNONITEEMMA MENNONITE: 1900 S. 600W,

Topeka. Pastor Gene Hartman. 593-2036 or 593-3726. Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

FORKS MENNONITE: 11435 W. 25S, Middlebury. Pastor Eldon Stoltzfus, 574-825-

9333. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.HEBRON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

CHURCH: C.R. 600W, Shipshewana. Pastor Virgil Hershberger. 768-4450. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:10 a.m. Every other Sunday: Worship 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

LAKE BETHEL MENNONITE: Stroh. Sunday School, 9 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m., 7:30 p.m.

MARION MENNONITE: 5460 N. 450W, Shipshewana. 562-3261. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m.

SHORE MENNONITE: 7235 C.R. 100N, Shipshewana. Pastor Carl Horner. 768-4240. Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

TOPEKA MENNONITE: Topeka. Pastor Conrad Showalter. 593-2389. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m.

MISSIONARYLIFEGATE CHURCH: 2555 N. 900W,

Shipshewana. Rev. Rick Schultz. 768-4296. Sunday Contemporary Worship 10:45 a.m. Life Group 9:30 a.m.; Free meals 2nd and 4th Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m.; Food Pantry and

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LAGRANGE MISSIONARY: 808 N. Detroit St. Rev. Brent Danielson. 463-3528. Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m. Handicap accessible.

NAZARENELAGRANGE CHURCH OF THE

NAZARENE: 508 S. Poplar St. Rev. Steven McKee. 463-2552. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Singspiration 1st Wednesday; Missionary, 3rd; Bible Study, 2nd and 4th.

SHIPSHEWANA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: 2695 N. 900W. Rev. Andy Dayton. 768-4455 or 768-4291. Worship 9 and 10:30 a.m. Shipshewananazarene.com

PRESBYTERIANLIMA PRESBYTERIAN: Fourth and

Williams streets, Howe. 562-2296. Sunday worship: 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study 8:15 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTWOLCOTTVILLE SEVENTH-DAY

ADVENTIST: 320 S. Main St. (S.R. 9), Wolcottville. Pastor Skip Hartmann, (574) 534-1834. Local Elder Ken Marsh, 854-3675. Saturday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

UNITED METHODISTHOWE UNITED METHODIST: 511 Third

St., Howe. 562-2250. Rev. Jean Ness. Sunday worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

LAKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST: 4975 S. 050W, LaGrange. Pastor Emerald Joe Miller. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

LIMA UNITED METHODIST: 6900 N. 450W, Shipshewana. Pastor Denise Heller. 562-3719. Sunday School adults and children 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday, Meal at 5:30 p.m. with Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. Youth meet 3rd Sunday at 3 p.m,

MONGO UNITED METHODIST: S.R. 3, Mongo. Rev. James D. Bartlett. Sunday School 9:50 a.m. Worship 9 a.m. Contempo-rary service 11:30 a.m.

PLATO UNITED METHODIST: 340 S. 500 E, LaGrange. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School 9 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m.

SCOTT UNITED METHODIST: 7020 N. 675W, Shipshewana. Pastor Tammy Lugar. 768-7257. Sunday worship 9 a.m.

SHIPSHEWANA UNITED METHODIST: Shipshewana. Rev. Scott Carmer. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Food Pantry 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Jump Kids Group, K to 6, Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Hope Youth Group, young adults grades 7 to 12, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

SOUTH MILFORD UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Donna Holcomb. 351-3381. Sunday worship 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 10 a.m.

TOPEKA UNITED METHODIST: 124 W. Pine St., Topeka. Pastor Diana Siegel. 593-2941. Worship 9 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m.

WOLCOTTVILLE UNITED METHODIST: 107 County Line Road West, Wolcottville. Pastor Jack K. Thomas. 854-2920. Sunday worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m.

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

NONDENOMINATIONALCHURCH OF THE TRUE GOD: 5685 S.

S.R. 3, Wolcottville. 269-503-0497. Sunday

School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. Pastor Kenneth Beverly

CHURCH OF THE STONE: 7270 S.R. 9, Wolcottville. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday Prayer 6 p.m. Pastors Mike and Abi Stanley. 854-2738.

COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP OF TOPEKA: 128 Roy St., Topeka. Sunday services 10 a.m. Pastor Lyn Stutzman. 593-2472.

EDEN WORSHIP CENTER: Old Honeyville School, 4095 S. C.R. 900W, Topeka. Pastor Matt Gingerich. 593-2979. Sunday: Coffee and Fellowship 8:45 a.m. Worship service 9:30 a.m. Children’s ministry during service. Cell groups on Wednesday and Friday evenings and youth service Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

GORDON’S CAMPING: South Milford. Campground minister Wade Sturdivant. Sunday worship, 8:30 a.m.

MAPLE GROVE CHURCH: 806 S. Main St., Topeka. Pastor Barry St. Clair. 593-2844. Sunday School 9 a.m. Sunday worship 10 a.m.

MESSIAH FELLOWSHIP: 6200 E. S.R. 120, Howe. Pastor Ron Hyre. 562-3236. Sabbath Saturday worship 6 p.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

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TOWNSHIPSLaGrange County’s 11 townships are

served by township trustees. They are the chief administrators of each township, and their responsibilities include poor relief. Trustees in LaGrange County and their townships are:

Bloomfield: William Pipher, 463-3411Clay: William F. Connelly, 463-2750Clearspring: Melisa Lewton, 463-5212Eden: Dawn M. Christner, 593-2045Greenfield: Arlys E. Boggs, 562-3041Johnson: John Russell, 854-2160Lima: Thomas L. Smith, 562-2727Milford: Valerie ConeyNewbury: Ann Glick, 768-4042Springfield: Debra Notestine, 367-2124VanBuren: Erma (Lynn) Conklin, 768-3098

COUNTYMany 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; Garry Heller, 499-6314; John “Jac” Price, president, 437-5009; Larry Miller, vice president, 499-6314

Circuit Court Judge: J. Scott VanDer-beck, LaGrange County Courthouse, 499-6358

Coroner: Jeff Helmuth, LaGrange County EMS, Townline Road, LaGrange, 463-9493

County Council: LaGrange County Office Building, 463-6314; Peter Cook, president; Mike Strawser, Charles Ashcraft, Steve McKowen, Ben Taylor, Ryan Riegsecker, Richard Yoder

Prosecuting Attorney: Jeffrey Wible,

County Office Building, 499-6326Recorder: Jennifer McBride, County

Office Building, 499-6320Sheriff: Terry Martin, LaGrange County

Jail, 463-7491Superior Court Judge: George E. Brown,

LaGrange County Courthouse, 499-6363Surveyor: Rex Pranger, County Office

Building, 499-6307Treasurer: Vonda Akey, County Office

Building, 499-6316

Appointed county officials:• The LaGrange County Redevelopment

Commission has the responsibility to identify blighted areas in the county, then work to enhance the areas so business growth takes place. It meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at the LaGrange County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange.

• LaGrange County Alcoholic Beverage

Commission. This three-member panel is charged with issuing and renewing liquor licenses and permits. They are assisted by officers of the Indiana State Excise Police. The commission meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. in the LaGrange County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange.

• LaGrange County Attorney. Kurt Bachman serves as LaGrange County’s attorney. His LaGrange office may be reached at 463-4949.

• LaGrange County Board of Health. A board of directors oversees the activities of the LaGrange County Health Department at 304 N. Townline Road, LaGrange. The county health nurse may be reached at 499-4182.

• The LaGrange County Board of Zoning Appeals has five members. The board hears and determines appeals on orders, require-ments or decisions made in connection with county zoning ordinances. It meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange.

• The LaGrange County Drainage Board is comprised of the three county commissioners. It meets on the first Monday of the month.

• LaGrange County Purdue Extension Service. LaGrange County is served by three Extension educators provided by Purdue University. John Emerson is the director and county 4-H and youth development educator. Steve Engleking is the agriculture and natural resources educator. Ann Fremion serves as the health and human sciences educator. Debbie Pontecorvo serves as the Family Nutrition

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Program assistant. They may be reached at 499-6334.

• LaGrange County Highway Department. Jeff Brill, the county’s highway superinten-dent, may be reached at the department’s building at 300 E. Factory St., LaGrange, or by calling 499-6353.

• LaGrange County Library Board. The LaGrange County Library is operated by a board of directors appointed by various governmental bodies. The library board meets on the third Wednesday of the month in the community room of the library. The library director is Diane Randall.

The LaGrange County Public Library is at 203 W. Spring St. It can be reached at 463-2841. The Topeka Branch is at 133 N. Main St., Topeka, and can be reached at 593-3030. The Shipshewana Branch Library is at 250 Depot St. in Shipshewana. It can be reached at 768-7444.

• LaGrange County Health Nurse Audrey Howe can be reached at the LaGrange County Health Department, 304 N. Townline Road, LaGrange, 499-4182.

• LaGrange County Parks and Recreation Board. This six-member panel oversees the operation of the county park system. It meets at Maple Wood Nature Center at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. Michael Metz is the county park director, Scott Beam is the park naturalist, and Jim Carr is the park superintendent. The department can be reached at Dallas Lake Park, 854-2225.

• The LaGrange County Plan Commission

includes nine members who serve on the board because of appointment or because of other offices held within the county. The Plan Commission has jurisdiction with the unincor-

porated areas of the county for surveying, preparation of maps and administration of zoning ordinances. The planning and zoning administrator is Bob Shanahan. He can be

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reached at 499-6347. The commission meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m., in the LaGrange County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. The LaGrange County Planning and Zoning Commission office can be reached at 499-6346.

• The LaGrange County Plat Committee is responsible for platted subdivisions of one or more lots. The committee meets 12 days prior to the Plan Commission meeting at 8:30 a.m. in the LaGrange County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. It can be reached at 499-6346.

• The LaGrange County Probation Depart-ment is located in the LaGrange County Courthouse basement. The Superior Court probation department can be reached at 499-6365, while the Circuit Court probation department can be reached at 499-6356.

• The LaGrange County Regional Utility District was founded to address the need for

public utilities in the unincorporated areas of the county. Its board members are appointed by the LaGrange County Commissioners. The board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in its office at 116 E. Wayne St., LaGrange. The office can be reached at 499-6349.

TOWNSLaGrangeThe five-member LaGrange Town Council

meets at the LaGrange Town Hall, 1201 N. Townline Road, LaGrange, on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. The town clerk is Laurie Miller. She can be reached at the town hall at 463-3241.

ShipshewanaThe five-member Shipshewana Town

Council meets at the Shipshewana Town Hall,

345 N. Morton St., Shipshewana, at 6 p.m., on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The town clerk is Ruth Ann Downey, and Mike Sutter is the town manager. They can be reached at the town hall at 768-4743.

TopekaThe five-member Topeka Town Council

meets at the Topeka Town Hall at 124 E. Lake St., Topeka, at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. The town clerk is Tanner Troyer. He may be reached at the town hall at 593-2300.

WolcottvilleThe three-member Wolcottville Town

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EMERGENCY SERVICESLAGRANGE

Fire Chief: Mark McClishFire Emergency: 911Fire Business Line: 463-3139Police Chief: Rich SnyderPolice Emergency: 911Police Business Line: 463-7031

SHIPSHEWANAFire Chief: Chad MillerFire Emergency: 911Fire Business Line: 768-4746Police Chief: Tom FitchPolice Emergency: 911Police Business Line: 768-4310

TOPEKAFire Chief: Stewart BenderFire Emergency: 911Fire Business Line: 593-2883

Police Chief: Carl StoltzPolice Emergency: 911Police Business Line: 593-2822

WOLCOTTVILLEJohnson Township Fire Chief: Mike MartzFire Emergency: 911Fire Business Line: 854-4545Police Chief: Ryan KauffmanPolice Business Line: 854-2930

HOWEFire Chief: Larry WatsonFire Emergency: 911Fire Business Line: 562-2618

MONGOFire Chief: Tim McKeeFire Emergency: 911Fire Business Line: 367-2140

Horse draft team prances around the horse arena in July 2013 at the LaGrange County Fairgrounds. The fair hosted an open draft horse hitch show that brought horse teams from around the Midwest to LaGrange.

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STROHFire Chief: Tyler TerryFire Emergency: 911

LAGRANGE COUNTYSheriff’s DepartmentSheriff: Terry MartinCounty Jail: 0875 S. S.R. 9, LaGrangePolice Emergency: 911Department Business Line: 463-7491

INDIANA STATE POLICEFort Wayne Post800-552-0976

PARKVIEW LAGRANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

EMS services in LaGrange County are provided through a partnership between Parkview LaGrange Hospital and LaGrange County. With ambulance stations in the city of LaGrange and in Shipshewana, LaGrange County residents have quick access to emergency medical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 9-1-1 for emergency medical assistance.

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSAMERICAN LEGION POST 215Larry Schlabach, post commander100 Industrial Parkway, LaGrange463-4172

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY (215)Shirley Helmuth, president, 463-4172

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION (Post 215)Steve Bowen, commander, 463-4172

BAR ASSOCIATION OF LAGRANGE COUNTYLisa Bowen-Slaven, president, 499-4444

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEAST INDIANAEric Pulley, 260-456-1600, ext. 2237

CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL OF LAGRANGE COUNTYPat McFadden, secretary, 463-3769Dan Pruitt, president, 593-2371

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONSharon Boyer Bates, regent, sharonboyer

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DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEEMark Eagleson, chairman, cell 336-3182; Mary Mynhier, vice chairman, 463-4104

FAMILIES FOR FREEDOMSara Fisher, contact, 260-347-4075

FOCUS LAGRANGEGreg Todd, 463-7111, accesslagrange.net

FRIENDS OF THE LAGRANGE COUNTY LIBRARYLinda Zehr, president; Sara VanDerbeck, vice-president, 463-2841.

GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHERN INDIANA-MICHIANA COUNCILLaGrange County Girl ScoutsStephanie Mounsey, recruitment specialist800-283-4812, ext. 146

LAGRANGE COUNTY AARP CHAPTERLula May Carney, president, 463-3536Jim Kennah, vice presidentBeth Gallagher, secretaryMargaret Radle, treasurer

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LAGRANGE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBeth Sherman, executive directorVanessa Brown, administrative assistant901 S. Detroit St., LaGrange, 463-2443Sandy Stutz Ringler, president, Silveus Insurance PartnerMike Brill, vice president, CenturyLinkCathy Hefty, treasurer, Lake City Bank

LAGRANGE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYLaGrange County Historical SocietyByron McCoy, president, 463-3763; cell 260-350-8561; [email protected] Wood, treasurer

LAGRANGE COUNTY LAKES COUNCILP.O. Box 86, 111 W. Spring St., Suite 8, LaGrange

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MOOSE LODGE No. 1351410 E. Central Ave., LaGrange.

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RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)Patty Sheppard, directorShirley Johnson, assistant director, 925-0917

TOPEKA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHarold Gingerich, president, 593-2689, [email protected]

UNITED FUND OF LAGRANGE COUNTYAngie Kresse, director, 463-8040

LIONS CLUBSHOWEJeff Schrader, president, P.O. Box 83, 562-2727.MONGORussell Howe, president 367-2700SHIPSHEWANA768-4402SOUTH MILFORDR. D. Wolheter, contact person, 351-3581STROH351-3014TOPEKAJerry Woodworth, president, 463-6708WOLCOTTVILLEBrook Taggart, presidentRobert Lewis, secretary, 215-1356

LAGRANGE COUNTY PURDUE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICEContact LaGrange County Extension OfficeCounty Office Building, Suite 10, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, 499-6334John Emerson, Extension director, 4-H youth and developmentSteve Engleking, Extension educator, agriculture and natural resourcesAnn Fremion, Extension educator, health and human sciencesDebra Pontecorvo, Family Nutrition program assistant

4-H FAIR ASSOCIATIONMike Patka, president, 350-8603Ken Martin, vice president, 499-3200Diane Mackey, secretary

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4-H member Austin Buonocore of Howe brought his grand champion dairy beef steer back into the LaGrange County Fairground pavilion as part of the fair’s annual auction. The auction raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars for 4-H club members.

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APRIL24-26 — National Clydesdale Sale,

Michiana Event Center, Howe.26 — Kite Komotion, Shipshewana Events

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MAY2-3 — Shipshewana MayFest, downtown

Shipshewana.3 — Howe Farmers Market opens, Town

Square, Howe.3 — LaGrange Farmers Market opens, 101

N. High St., LaGrange.6 — Shipshewana Flea Market opens,

Shipshewana.9 — Shipshewana annual Spring Garage

Sale, Shipshewana15 — B.J. Thomas, Shipshewana Events

Center, Shipshewana.16 — Lee Greenwood and Crystal Gayle,

Shipshewana Events Center, Shipshewana.17 — County’s Family Reunion with

Bill Anderson, Shipshewana Events Center, Shipshewana.

23-24 — 33rd annual Haiti Benefit Auction, Shipshewana Antique Auction, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

24 — South Milford Farmers Market opens, Austin Park, South Milford.

JUNE6 — Sandi Patti, Blue Gate Theater,

Shipshewana.13 — Oak Ridge Boys, Shipshewana

Events Center, Shipshewana.14 — Calf Celebration Days, Cook’s Bison

Ranch, 5645 E. 600S, Wolcottville.14 — Gaither Vocal Band, Shipshewana

Events Center, Shipshewana.18-21 — Walldogs in Shipshewana,

downtown Shipshewana.19-21 — Shipshewana Art Festival,

Farmstead Inn & Convention Center, 370 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

21 — 15th Annual Pumpkinvine Trail Bike Ride, Shipshewana.

23-27 — 40th annual Honeyville Quilt Show and Sale, Eden Worship Center, Honeyville.

25-28 — Shipshewana Quilt Festival, Shipshewana.

28 — Howe Lions Club Ice Cream Social, Town Square, Howe.

JULY4 — Fourth of July celebration, Topeka5-12 — LaGrange County 4-H Fair,

LaGrange Fairgrounds, LaGrange.18-19 — Reminiscences of Shipshewana,

downtown Shipshewana19 — National Day of the Cowboy, David

Rogers Memorial Park, LaGrange.25-26 — Old Fashion Farming Day, Merv

and Edna Yoder farm, 6450 W. 275N, Shipsh-ewana.

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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONSMarilynn Grossman, assistant secretaryYvonne Eash, treasurerAndrea Howe, assistant treasurer

4-H CLUBSContact LaGrange County Extension OfficeCounty Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange 499-6334

LAGRANGE COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS COUNTY OFFICERSMary Beth Lemings, presidentBarbara Maskow, vice president

LOCAL EXTENSION CLUBSGREENFIELD MILLSCarolyn Gochenauer, president

NEWBURYAlverna Carpenter, president

PATCHWORK PATTERNSCarla Whitlock, president

PLATOBetty VanWagner, president

PURDUE EXTENSION MASTER GARDENERMaxine Troyer, president

SORORITIESDELTA THETA TAUJamie Mellinger, 463-3732.Mary Lee Mitchell, 750-1146.

SHIPSHEWANA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETYJanet Shrock, president, [email protected], sahs.us

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS


AUGUST1 — LaGrange County Habitat for

Humanity Benefit Auction, Shipshewana Auction Barn, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipsh-ewana.

7-10 — 33rd Annual Steam and Gas Show, LaGrange County Fairgrounds, LaGrange.

9 — Civil War History Day, Courthouse Square, LaGrange

23 — David Rogers Country Fair, David Rogers Memorial Park, 2355 W. 550S, Wolcottville.

30 — LaGrange Road Race, Course begins at Lakeland High School, LaGrange.

SEPTEMBER19-20 — Indian Summer Days, Town

Square, Howe.20 — Honeyville Quilt Auction, Borntreger

Residence, 4110 S. 1000W, Millersburg.27 — Standardbred horse auction, Shipsh-

ewana Auction, 345 Morton Street, Shipsh-ewana.

30 — 109th Annual Corn School Street Fair, downtown LaGrange (continues through Oct. 4).

OCTOBER1-4 — Fall Crafter’s Fair, Downtown

Shipshewana.10 — Driving Horse Auction, Trading

Place America, 345 Van Buren St., Shipshe-wana.

22 — Antique Toy Auction, Trading Place America, 345 Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

25 — Kenny Rogers, Shipshewana Event Center, 760 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

29 — Last Flea Market Day, Shipshewana Flea Market, 345 Van Buren Street Shipshe-wana.

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Ryan Eash of Topeka practices his calf roping skills in July 2013 at the National Day of the Cowboy celebration at David Rogers Memorial Park in LaGrange. Naturalist Scott Beam set up the celebration that included roping, a quick draw cap gun contest and hobby horse racing.

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AMERICAN RED CROSSThe American Red Cross prevents and

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

ARK PAWS AND CLAWSArk Paws and Claws Used Bookstore,

on the square across from the ice cream shop 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, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the summer months, Ark also operates a book booth at the Shipshewana Flea Market. 562-2100

CLOTHES AND FOOD BASKET OF LAGRANGE COUNTY

Clothes and Food Basket of LaGrange County, 202 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, is a nonprofit organization that offers emergency assistance of food and clothing to eligible residents of LaGrange County. It is run entirely by volunteers and is operated and maintained by donations. Hours of operation are Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact the office at 463-7974.

COMMUNITY ACTION OF NORTHEAST INDIANA

CANI is a private, nonprofit organiza-

tion dedicated to removing the causes and conditions of poverty in LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Whitley, DeKalb and Allen counties. CANI uses state, federal, local and private resources to improve the quality of life for low-income citizens. CANI offers assistance with childcare costs, education, family development, food, housing and utilities at no cost to clients. For more information, contact the CANI office 463-5276 or 888-437-5010, Monday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m.

COMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTER

Compassion Pregnancy Center, 830 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, provides free and confidential services to women of all ages in LaGrange and Steuben counties. It

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. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call the office at 463-7377. For immediate assistance, call the national hot line at 800-395-4357.

FIRST STEPSFirst Steps is a family-centered, coordi-

nated 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 informa-tion, contact the First Steps of Northeast Indiana Central Office at 866-725-2398. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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FESTIVALS AND EVENTSNOVEMBER

8 — Holiday Light Parade, downtown Shipshewana.

15 — Chocolate Day, downtown Shipsh-ewana.

28 — Saddle Horse Auction, Trading Place America, 345 Van Buren St., Shipshewana.

DECEMBER2 — Wana Night Out, Shipshewana.

6 — Kids’ Day, Shipshewana.6 — Santa Visits Shipshewana, Wolfe

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HEALTHCARE AND HUMAN SERVICES


LAGRANGE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

The mission of LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity, 109 E. Central St., LaGrange, is “building houses in partnership with God’s people in need.” Three types of partnerships are offered for families in LaGrange County: building new homes, remodeling previously owned homes and maintenance for existing homes. Families who wish to qualify must fulfill three requirements: show housing need, meet income guidelines, be willing to partici-pate by providing sweat-equity hours with the

organization. More information is available by calling 463-8519 or logging in to lagrangehab-itat.org/FamilySelection.htm.

THE ARC OF LAGRANGE COUNTY

LaGrange County ARC, a nonprofit organi-zation 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 70 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.

LAGRANGE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING

The LaGrange County Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization based at 125 W. Fenn St., Suite 4, LaGrange. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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 transpor-tation. For more information, contact Cheri Perkins, director, at 463-4161.

LAGRANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES

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

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 9-1-1 for emergency medical assistance.

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.

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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 768-4141.

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

The department’s programs and services include health surveillance, health protection programs, preventive services and public records. The office is open Mondays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is staffed by Dr. Alfredo Garcia, Ph.D., administrator and environmental health specialist; Craig Chivers, food inspector; Linda Bergman, office manager and vital records registrar; Audrey Howe, public health nurse; Deb Grossman, assistant nurse and WIC coordinator; Linda Sabelhaus, assistant nurse; and LouAnn Sherck, data entry and clinic coordinator. For more information, call the office at 499-4182.

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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 Swagger, 463-2363.

LAGRANGE COUNTY HEALTHY FAMILIES

LaGrange County Healthy Families at 603 N. Townline Road, LaGrange, is a free and voluntary program that serves families in LaGrange County of all ages and economic class, regardless of race or religion. It provides outreach to engage families, parenting skills, emotional support, crisis intervention and effective discipline techniques, among others.

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

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LEAGUE FOR THE BLIND AND DISABLED INC.

The League for the Blind and Disabled Inc. hosts a LaGrange County support group that

meets 1:30-3:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month at Miller’s Merry Manor, S.R. 9, LaGrange. For more information, contact Linda Scribner at 800-889-3443.

LIFE CARE CENTERLife 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.

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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.

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Steam and Gas show in August 2013 at the LaGrange County Fairgrounds.

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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.

PARKVIEW LAGRANGE HOSPITAL

Parkview LaGrange Hospital at 207 N. Townline Road in LaGrange is a not-for-profit community hospital that provides acute care services to LaGrange County and the surrounding area. Services provided include ambulatory and inpatient surgery; endoscopy; medical-surgical, critical, and transitional care; maternity; EMS and emergency care. Diagnostic and ancillary services include digital mammography, CT and MRI; rehabilitation therapy; and a sleep center. Medical specialty services available on site include cardiology, colon and rectal surgery, gynecology, oncology, orthopedics, urology and general surgery. Parkview LaGrange is a member of Parkview Health, a family of hospitals and healthcare services covering a 15-county region in northeastern Indiana and western Ohio. For more information, call 463-9000.

COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS

Parkview LaGrange also offers a robust program of free and low-cost community health and wellness programs throughout the year. Among these are monthly prenatal education, the Parkview LaGrange Seniors Club, group exercise classes (in partnership with the Cole Center Family YMCA), and numerous other screenings and wellness education programs at the hospital and locations elsewhere in LaGrange County. For more information about specific health and wellness programs, call 463-9000.

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 informa-tion, call the office at 463-8700. Safe Haven’s

emergency crisis line in LaGrange County is 463-3400.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUPThe Stroke Support Group is sponsored by

Parkview LaGrange Hospital, Miller’s Merry Manor and Life Care Center of LaGrange and LaGrange County Council on Aging. Meetings are at the LaGrange County Council on Aging, 125 Fenn St., LaGrange, at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. For more information, call Randy Packer at 463-9280.

TOBACCO-FREE NORTHEAST INDIANA

The mission of Tobacco-Free Northeast Indiana is to reduce tobacco use in LaGrange, Noble, DeKalb 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 Greg Johnson, director, at 350-9166 or email [email protected], 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, LaGrange. For an appoint-ment, call 499-4182.

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SCHOOLSLAKELAND

Students from LaGrange, Howe, Wolcot-tville and the surrounding areas attend Lakeland School Corp. The corporation has five schools in its district. Lakeland also operates the LaGrange Academy, an alterna-tive high school.

Board members are Bob Bond, president; David Larimer, vice president; Kathy Fuller, secretary; and members Sue Keenan, Carey McKibben and Bob Murphy.

Administration:Lakeland School Corp., central office200 S. Cherry St., LaGrange, 499-2400Risa Herber, superintendentLakeland High School0805 E. C.R. 75N, LaGrange, 499-2470Eva Merkel, principalChris Wilkins, assistant principalLakeland Middle School1055 E. C.R. 75N, LaGrange, 499-2480Karen Lake, principalLeAnne Defelice, assistant principalParkside Elementary School1 LeMaster Circle, LaGrange, 499-2430Susan Mueller, principalBryan Iddings, assistant principalWolcott Mills Elementary SchoolP.O. Box 308, Wolcottville, 499-2450Brad Targgart, principalLima-Brighton Elementary SchoolP.O. Box 158, Howe, 499-2440Marty Burns, principalLakeland Alternative SchoolLakeland High SchoolAmy Garl, supervisor, 499-2470

PRAIRIE HEIGHTSPrairie 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; Todd Perkins, vice president; Mike Howe, secretary-treasurer; and members Jim Courtright and Janey Grabill.

Administration:Prairie Heights Community Schools305 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange, 351-3214Alan Middleton, superintendentPrairie Heights Elementary School455 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange, 351-3214Brenda Rummel, principalPrairie Heights Middle School395 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange, 351-3214Vicky Walker, principalDamon Witherspoon, assistant principalPrairie Heights High School245 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange, 351-3214Jeremy Swander, principalAndy Arndt, assistant principal

WESTVIEWWestview School Corp. serves students

in western LaGrange County. The corpora-tion operates five schools for students in Topeka, Shipshewana and surrounding areas. Board members are Gerald Lee, president; David Mehas, vice president; Carrie Schrock, secretary; and members Jim Miller and Keith Lambright.

Administration:Westview School Corp.1545 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka, 768-4404Dr. Randy Zimmerly, superintendentBrian Christner, director of financeMeadowview Elementary School7950 W. C.R. 50S, Shipshewana, 768-7702Toni Whitney, principalShipshewana-Scott Elementary School325 W. Middlebury St.,Shipshewana-Scott, 768-4158Ian Zuercher, principal

Topeka Elementary School138 School St., Topeka, 593-2897Becky Siegel, principalWestview Elementary School1715 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka, 768-7717Juli Leeper, principalWestview Junior-Senior High School1635 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka, 768-4146Randy Miller, junior high principal,Rich Cory, high school principal

PRIVATE SCHOOLSThe Howe SchoolThe Howe Military Academy in Howe has

been in operation since 1884. The school is affiliated with the U. S. Army’s High School Reserve Officer Training Corps program. It is a private boarding school that is affiliated with the Episcopal Church.

A board of 19 trustees from throughout the nation governs the Howe Military Academy.

Administration:The Howe School5575 N. S.R. 9, Howe, 562-2131Col. George Douglass, superintendentTam Haas, director of admission

NURSERY SCHOOLSAgape Day Care, Stroh Church of ChristLisa Howe, director, 351-4626LaGrange First United Methodist Church Weekday NurserySarah VanDerbeck, director, 463-2859St. Joseph’s Catholic Church PreschoolRachel Stroop, director, 463-3472Rainbow Years Learning Ministry, ShipshewanaLori Riley, director, 768-7153Shipshewana Cooperative PreschoolMechele Schlabach, director, 768-4696FCS/Headstart PreschoolSusan Swager, director, (800) 551-9819

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