LaGrange County Community Guide - 2012

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GRANGE COUNTY

aGrange County is known for being

ce where the old and the new meet

place where old-fashioned rural

acter lives in harmony with progress

growth.

bout one-third of the countys

28 residents are Amish, who dot thetryside with small, medium and

farms and homes. LaGrange is

ch for the farm, a name that is

suitable for the rural county.

ccording to the most recent Census

griculture, there are more than 1,500

s in the county, ranking it first in

tate of Indiana in the number of

s and the number of small farms. It

so ranked first in the state in cattle

calf production, first in the state ines and ponies, second in the state in

-type chickens, and second in the

and nation in duck production.

he rest of the countys population

in incorporated towns (towns with

plight or two). Some cluster around

the countys unincorporated communi-

ties (towns with a stop sign or two).

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 Westview school districts. Thecounty 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 originallywas in Lima, now Howe, when the first

courthouse was built in 1833. Because

LaGrange was the geographical center

LAGRANGE COUNTY

To our readersThe LaGrange County Community Guide

a collection of valuable information

acts we believe you will turn to time and

gain throughout the year to answer your

uestions about LaGrange County and its

ommunities.

Whether you are a resident or a guest

eeking more information about LaGrange

ounty, we hope you will find this supple-

ment interesting and useful.

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more you get to know LaGrange County,he more you will agree.

Terry Housholder, Publisher

ZIP CODESHowe 46746

LaGrange 46761

Mongo 46771

Shipshewana 46565

SouthMilford 46786

Stroh 46789

Topeka 46571

Wolcottville 46795

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LAGRANGE COUNTYe county, it became the new county

in 1843.

he first courthouse in LaGrange was

o-story wooden frame building

tructed in 1844. The cornerstone of

resent courthouse was laid Aug. 15,

. The total cost of the red brick

ture was $71,675.32 $25,000

e than the contract price. Countyes and the sheriffs department were

ed in the courthouse for many years

it was built.

ue to the efforts of the LaGrange

nty Historical Society, the

thouse was placed on the National

stry of Historic Places on July 17,

. After years of renovations, the

range County Circuit Court room

restored much to its original design

e 1880s and rededicated in February.

Today, the county clerks 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 threeelected commissioners and a council of

seven elected council members run the

countys 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 secondMonday 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 Countyboasts two golf courses, more than 70

lakes, wildlife preserves and recreation

grounds, a disc golf course, archery andshooting range, hunting and fishing,

museums, fairs and festivals, a large fle

market, and a public park department

that maintains six parks, a nature center

and several public beaches.

POLICE: The LaGrange CountySheriffs Department provides police

protection throughout the county. For

emergencies call 911. For nonemergen-

cies, phone 463-7491. All calls go to

LaGrange County Communications.

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COMMUNITIES

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n Hall, 1201 N. Townline Road,

h of LaGrange.

DUCATION: Lakeland School Corp.ts administrative offices at 200 S.

ry St., LaGrange. The school

ict operates three elementary

ols, Parkside, Wolcott Mills and

a-Brighton, along with Lakeland

dle School and Lakeland Highol. The corporation office can be

hed at 499-2400.

ECREATION: LaGrange has a townthat includes a playground, a

ball diamond, basketball courts and

ateboard park. The LaGrange

nty 4-H Fairgrounds are at the

heast edge of town. The annual 4-H

is held in LaGrange every July, and

nnual Gas and Steam Show is held

e fairgrounds in August. LaGrangenty Corn School is an annual

ber street fair. There is an 18-hole

course west of town. Maple Wood

re Center, which attracts thousands

annual Maple Syrup Days Festival

y March, sits about four miles east

one mile south of town.

EALTH: Parkview LaGrange Hospitales the areas medical needs and

ides air ambulance services to

higan and Fort Wayne hospitals.range Countys Emergency Medical

ice is based on Townline Road,

h of the hospital, and provides

ce to the LaGrange and surrounding

munities. Redi-Care Inc., north of

range, provides an after-hours

c, Monday-Friday 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., on a first

e, first served basis. There are two

ialized health care facilities, Millers

y Manor and Life Care Center ofrange. The Kenny Burkett Clinic at

B W. Michigan St. offers free

cal care to the uninsured residents

aGrange County from 5-8 p.m.

sdays.

ANKING: Farmers State Bank, LakeBank, Wells Fargo Bank and

les Federal Savings Bank have

es in LaGrange.

CCESS: At the intersection of S.R. 9

U.S. 20.TILITIES: NIPSCO for electricity andral gas; LaGrange County REMC

for electricity; CenturyLink telephoneservice.

POLICE: The town marshal is RichSnyder. For emergencies, call 911; for

business calls, 463-7031.

FIRE: Matt Huffman is the fire chief.He can be reached at 463-3139. for

emergencies, call 911.

TOWN CLERK: LaGrange Town Hall,1201 N. Townline Road, LaGrange.

Mike Rowlison is the town clerk. He can

be reached at 463-3241.LIBRARY: The LaGrange County

Public Library is at 203 W. Spring St.

Mary Hooley is the director. She may be

reached at 463-2841. Library hours are:

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and

Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Summer hours change in June to close

one hour earlier.

POST OFFICE: The post office is onSouth Detroit Street. Postmaster

Chandra Steury can be reached at 463-2844.

SHIPSHEWANAThe influence from people of the

Mennonite and Amish faith contributes

to Shipshewanas 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.

Though small, Shipshewana hostsone of the nations largest flea markets

and some 150 retail shops, attracting

over half a million visitors each year.

The Shipshewana Town 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 in1889 but was not incorporated until

1916. The town was named for Chief

Ice flies as Greg Beachey of New Paris uses a chain saw to cut out a portion owhat will become a sculpture of a family of giraffes during the fourth annualShipshewana Ice Festival in downtown Shipshewana in late December.

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Joan Bontrager,right, of Shipshe-wana walks amongthe crowd for theGarden Gate Cafeduring the annualLight Parade in front

of the Blue GateRestaurant indowntown Shipshe-wana in November.Several thousandpeople lined thestreets for theparade and enjoyedChristmas carols asthe Christmas treewas also lit.

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shewana of the Potawatomi tribe

lived in the area.

he first settlement of Amish people

e to the area from Pennsylvania in

.

OPULATION: 658 in the 2010 Census.OVERNMENT: The town council isprised of five members and meets at

hipshewana Town Hall at 6 p.m. onecond and fourth Thursdays of

y month. Ruth Ann Downey is the

clerk. She can be reached at the

hall at 768-4743.

ERVICES: The Shipshewananteer Fire Department and Shipshe-

a Police Department provide fire

police protection. Parkview

range Hospital has a LaGrange

nty EMS unit based southwest of the

.DUCATION: Elementary studentsd Shipshewana-Scott Elementary

Meadowview Elementary schools.

- and sixth-graders attend Westview

mentary School and seventh through

grades attend Westview Junior-

or High School in Emma.

ECREATION: Wolfe Park in thentown area has a playground and

etball courts. Shipshewana

munity Park, at C.R. 250N and C.R.W, has a ball diamond and is home

immense soccer field.

EALTH: The town has a chiropractor,metrist, osteopath and two doctors

es. One dentists office serves the

ANKING: Farmers State Bank, LakeBank and Wells Fargo Bank have

ches in Shipshewana.

HOPPING: Stores in the center of

town include antique shops, clothing

stores, a flea market, toy stores, florist

shops, glass shops and bakeries, to name

a few.

ACCESS: Shipshewana is directlyaccessible 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 andgas; LaGrange County REMC forelectricity; and CenturyLink telephone

service. The town provides water, storm

drainage and waste water services.

POLICE: Tom Fitch is the townmarshal. For emergencies, call 911. For

nonemergencies, call 786-4310 or the

LaGrange County Sheriffs Department,

463-7491.

FIRE: The fire chief is Chad Miller.

Business calls: 768-4746; emergencyonly: 911.

POST OFFICE: Located on Main Street.Postmaster Cindy Howard may be

reached at 768-4172.

TOPEKA

Topeka, in the rural southwest corner

of LaGrange County, is LaGrange

Countys major industrial town.Topekas 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 thespring 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 Railroadbrought 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 wa

incorporated in August of 1913 and soo

thereafter had its own water works

system.

POPULATION: 1,153 in the 2010Census.

GOVERNMENT: The town council iscomprised of three members and meets

at the Topeka Town Hall at 5 p.m. on th

second and fourth Monday of every

month. Katie Braid is the town clerk and

Ron Eash serves as town manager. They

can be reached at the town hall at 593-

2300.

SERVICES: Town water and town

sewer. Topeka also provides free garbagcollection 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 administrativeoffices 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 (fift

and sixth grade) followed by Westview

Junior-Senior High School.

RECREATION: The town has twoparks. 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 helpedpay to develop a Little League ball field

HEALTH: Topeka has one doctors

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COMMUNITIESe with two physicians, one dentist, three chiropractors,

ptometrist, two veterinarians and a horse practitioner.

ANKING: Peoples Federal Savings Bank, Farmers Statek, and Taper Lock Employees Federal Credit Union all

offices in Topeka.

HOPPING: The town has an active business life with alar pharmacy and restaurant and a central hardware

, among many others. The town also has its own

mber of Commerce, which is very active, sponsoringral events through the course of the year.

CCESS: C.R. 700S and C.R. 600W intersect in Topekaare the main access routes to the town. S.R. 5 also runs

west of town.

TILITIES: NIPSCO for electricity and gas; LaGrangenty REMC for electricity; and CenturyLink telephone

ce. The town provides water, storm drainage and waste

r services.

OLICE: Carl Stoltz is the town marshal. In nonemergen-call 593-2822 or the LaGrange County Sheriffs

artment, 463-7491. For emergencies, call 911.RE: The fire chief is Stewart Bender. Business calls:2883. Emergency only: 911.

OST OFFICE: 129 E. Lake St. Postmaster Pamela Vancemay be reached at 593-2199.

LCOTTVILLE

Wolcottville lies on the southern border of LaGrange

nty, with a chain of lakes nearby and a winding creek

ing through the middle of town. The southern half of theis part of Noble County.

Wolcottville is the central business and shopping location

he many year-round and summer residents on the Indian

s chain and other rural residents of southern LaGrange

nty.

he lake chain consists of Dallas, Witmer, Westler,

ood, Messick and Hackenburg lakes and brings a

lation swell to the community in summer months.

STORY: Wolcottville was settled in 1832 by two Frenchrs sent from Fort Wayne by a trading company. A small

n was built, and then a double-log building made ofrack poles called the Tamarack House. Later, a dam and

mill were built near Tamarack House; a store and a

mill opened; and the first village in the area was settled.

one from the old gristmill is still located along Main

et.

eorge Wolcott arrived in Wolcottville in 1837 and built

cabin. In 1838 he built a sawmill that became well

wn throughout the area. He also started the first store in

cottville. The town was named Wolcottville in his honor

n it was laid out in 1848.

OPULATION: 998 in the 2010 Census, split nearly evenlyeen LaGrange and Noble counties.

OVERNMENT: The three-member town council meets the

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Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at

own hall, 104 W. Race St.

ERVICES: Town water, sewer andage services are available. Johnson

nship Volunteer Fire Department

he Wolcottville Police Department

ide fire and police protection.

DUCATION: Elementary students

d Wolcott Mills Elementary Schooldergarten through grade five) in

. Students in grades 6-12 attend

land Middle School and Lakeland

School in LaGrange.

ECREATION: Taylor Park south ofprovides a playground, basketball

ts and a ball diamond. Wolcott Park

natural area on S.R. 9 on the north

of town. Field of Dreams, on the

side of town, includes three

ball fields, a combination

soccer/football field, and a playground.

Wolcottville has a flag football league.

BANKING: A Farmers State Bankbranch operates in Wolcottville.

SHOPPING: A variety of specialtyshops 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 restau-

rants.

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

UTILITIES: NIPSCO for electricity andnatural gas; LaGrange County REMC

for electricity; CenturyLink for

telephone service.

POLICE: The Wolcottville PoliceDepartment 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 TownshipVolunteer Fire Department is in town on

600W. County Line Road. Fire Chief

Mike Martz can be reached at 854-4131

For fire emergencies only, call 9-1-1.CLERKS OFFICE: Wolcottville Town

Clerk Jeanette Combs can be reached at

the Wolcottville Town Hall, 104 W. Rac

St., Wolcottville, or by phone at 854-

3151.

POST OFFICE: The post office at 105N. Main St., can be reached by calling

854-2314. Monica Rowe is the

postmaster.

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GHTON

righton is on S.R. 120 about six

s east of Howe. One of the oldest

regations in the area, English Prairie

ch of the Brethren, more than 140

s old, is in Brighton. Messiah

owship, in the old Brighton High

ol building, and Brighton Chapel, ahren church, are also very active in

Brighton community. Brighton is in

nfield Township, and students attend

ols in the Lakeland School Corp.

ce protection is provided by the

range County Sheriffs Department.

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ven though Emma is a small

munity, it is very busy, since it is theion of Westview Elementary School,

tview Junior-Senior High School and

Westview Community Schools

nistrative office. Located about six

s west of LaGrange and two miles

h of U.S. 20 in Clay Township,

ma is also popular for a historic

ery, Emma Country Store. The store

nated in the 1800s and was rebuilt in

, after a fire. It was purchased in

ary 2007 by Molly Hostetler, aka native, and now houses Emma

and Catering. Emma is also home

Mennonite Church and a Christian

owship Church. Fire and police

ection are provided by the Topeka

ntary Fire Department, the Topeka

ce Department and the LaGrange

nty Sheriffs Department.

NEYVILLE

oneyville is the home of Eden

ship Center, formerly the Honeyville

ol. Honeyville is about 10 miles

of LaGrange in Eden Township

S.R. 5 and also has a number of

wing businesses: Honeyville Metal,

eyville Feed Mill, Honeyville

ane, Eden Enterprises (a mechanical

ce shop) and an antique shop. Fire

police services for the town are

ided by the Topeka Volunteer Fireartment and the Topeka Police

artment.

UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES

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NGO

Mongo is popular stop for hunters and

rmen, since it is in the heart of the

ana Department of Natural

urces Pigeon River Fish and

life Area on S.R.3, about eight miles

of LaGrange and three miles north

S. 20. Much of the activity in thecenters around the river. The

ing Post rents canoes, has a

pground and small souvenir and gift

. A second campground is in the

on River Fish and Wildlife Area.

her local spot is Sarges Downtown

rn. A town park opened in 2009 on

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

go, in Springfield Township, has an

e Lions Club, and Mongo United

hodist Church is well known in thety for its many fundraising

kfasts and suppers. Mongo Volunteer

Department provides fire protection

rea residents, while police protection

ovided by the LaGrange County

iffs Department.

TARIO

large community park is the main

ction of Ontario, as well as itsimity to the Pigeon River. Near the

is the Ontario Congregational

ch. It is also home to two beauty

ns and a small apartment building.

Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area

s just to the east of town. The

rio Dam is on the northern edge of

. Ontario is south of S.R. 120 on

400N and C.R. 200E in Lima

nship. Ontario receives police

ection from the LaGrange Countyiffs Department.

ROH

troh is by the LaGrange-Steuben

ty line near Big Turkey Lake, about

miles east of LaGrange and five miles

h of U.S. 20. Named after Emill

h, who started a cement manufac-

g business near Big Turkey Lake in

ate 1800s, the community wasblished in the 1900s. With a popula-

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 ofElmira is a public access to Big Turkey

Lake, Johns 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 policeprotection form the LaGrange County

Sheriffs Department.

SOUTH MILFORD

South Milford, situated on S.R. 3

about eight miles southeast of LaGrange

and seven miles south of U.S. 20, issurrounded 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. Policeservice is provided by the LaGrange

County Sheriffs Department.

UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES


Parks department superintendent and master of maple syrup Jim Carr tends toa few final details on a batch of maple syrup. Carr was able to make more than100 gallons of maple syrup in 2012, which was all on sale at Maple Syrup Dayscelebration at LaGrange Countys Maple Wood Nature Center in mid-March.

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aGrange County is predominantly an

ultural community, with 78 percent

land used for crops, pasture or hay

ropland use varies throughout the

ty. Because the county has a large

ber of dairy operations and a large

sh population, much of the land is in

or pasture. Corn, soybeans andat are the major crops.

aGrange County has a number of

nic farms producing organic dairy

ucts, chickens and eggs.

aGrange County also has approxi-

ly 16,358 acres of woodlands and

00 acres of wetlands. The Pigeon

r Fish and Wildlife Area, maintained

he Indiana Department of Natural

urces, provides more than 10,000

of land for fishing, hunting andr recreational activities.

ounty, state and federal agencies are

able to assist farmers and other

owners of the county.

ARM SERVICE AGENCY10 S. Detroit St., LaGrange 46761;

63-3166.

erry Shank, county executive

rector

eb Notestine, advisorcott Gochenaur, committee member

ewey Troyer, committee member

yan Young, committee member

ARM CREDIT SERVICES00 Union St., LaGrange, 463-3233

88-823-2718

SDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT88 W. Connexion Way, Suite E,

olumbia City 4672544-6266, ext. 4

AGRANGE COUNTY PURDUEXTENSION SERVICESounty Office Building, Suite 10

14 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, 499-

334

ohn Emerson, director and 4-H Youth

evelopment educator

teve Engleking, agriculture educator

nn Fremion, health and humaniences services educator

ebby Pontecorvo, family nutrition

rogram

LAGRANGE COUNTY FARM BUREAU INC.Kent Tracey, president, 351-3443

John Reffett, vice president, 463-3291

Jo Gunthorp, womens leader,

367-2359

Nancy Stump, secretary 351-2380

USDA NATURAL RESOURCES

CONSERVATION SERVICES910 S. Detroit St., LaGrange,463-3471

Derek Thompson, district

conservationist

SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATIONDISTRICT910 S. Detroit St., LaGrange,

463-5200

Martin Franke, district manager

Julie Diehm, program assistantMarsha Bogado, office coordinator

Supervisors:

Richard Yoder, chairman

Gary Myers, board member

Monroe Raber, board member

Bob Cart, board member

R.D. Wolheter, board member

INDIANA CONSERVATION OFFICERSAndy Runyon, 244-3720

PIGEON RIVER STATE FISH ANDWILDLIFE AREA

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he LaGrange County Lakes Council

membership group for people

ested in the present and future

are of the lakes and watersheds in

range County.

oard meetings are held on the fourth

sday of each month (except

ember and December) at 6 p.m. in

Lakes Council Office at 111 W.ng St., LaGrange. The public is

ed to attend.

he council and its programs are

rned by a board of directors made

f representatives of many of the

lated lakes in the county.

fficers of the lakes council are:

president, Steve Scott-Welty, North

n Lake;

vice president, Carolyn Thatcher,

e Turkey;secretary, Buzz Wasson, and

treasurer, Meredith Cameron, Oliver

Lake.

Access Sites

LaGrange County is home to more

than 70 public freshwater lakes, as

classified by the Indiana Department of

Natural Resources.Opportunities to get on these 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 Lake

LAKES COUNCIL


nter Smith, 10, digs into his first plate of pancakes, sausaged maple syrup at Maple Syrup Days at the LaGrange Countyrk Departments Maple Wood Nature Center in mid-March.

Smith and his brother Ashton, 12, both of Fort Wayne, came tothe park just for the food. They were in the area visiting theirgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. RIchard Smith, Wolcottville.

ankcake boysPATRICK REDMOND


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unty Parks

COTT M ILL PARK780 N. C.R. 675W, LaGrangehe site of the former grist mill forown of Scott. Through a coveredge, visitors can access a 100-acreded island along the Pigeon River. Aer picnic pavilion is available for

p reservations.MENITIES: picnic, hiking, wetlands,ng

AVID ROGERS MEMORIAL PARK355 W. C.R. 550S, Wolcottville

Most notable for its authentic pioneerhomes relocated to the park, It alsoe gravesite and memorial to pioneernthropist Dr. David Rogers. David

ers Days Pioneer Living Historyval is the fourth weekend ofust, celebrating the work and play of.EBSITE: www.davidrogersdays.orgMENITIES: picnic, grassy area

ELT CHURCH PARK455S. C.R. 200W, Wolcottvilleordered by the Little Elkhart River,park contains 119 acres with threeimber picnic pavilions available forp reservation. On one side of a grassng field is the MegaTowerground, a handicapped-accessible

ity with zones divided for childrenyears and 5-12 years. Throughoutark is a flying-disc golf course.e are wooded hiking trails and ared prairie. Picnic tables and grillsrovided.MENITIES: playground, picnic,ng, wetlands, grassy area, disc golf

ALLAS LAKE PARK505 W. C.R. 700S, Wolcottvillehe park takes in 96 acres on the

h shore of Dallas Lake. The beach ised by lifeguards in the summer.y a wetland observation deck forlife and bird watching. A lodge isable for group rental. Admission iser car. Park Office hours Monday-ay, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 854-2225.MENITIES: playground, picnic,ng, swimming, wetland, grassy area

APLE WOOD NATURE CENTER

550 E. C.R. 100S, LaGrange

orthern hardwood forest, wooded

mp and wet prairie can be enjoyed

miles of hiking trails. Excellent

at for wildflowers, birds and trees.

Maple syrup season is celebrated the

third weekend of March with Maple

Syrup Days. Hours: Wed. 8 a.m. to 4

p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun. 1 to

5 p.m. (closed Sundays in July). For

more information call 463-4022.

AMENITIES: picnic, hiking, wetlands

PINE KNOB PARK2825 E. S.R. 120, Howe

The park has 99 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, nearCedar Lake area of Howe.

County Beaches

SHIPSHEWANA LAKE BEACHOn the east side of Shipshewana Lak

AMENITIES: Picnic tables andplayground.

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

700N. 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 Northernpike. Wall Lakes swimming area is parof the LaGrange County public parkssystem. It is open from 8 a.m. to sunset

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

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

side of Atwood Lake

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SHING INFO: Redear sunfish,gilll, largemouth bass. Public Access

tion: southwest shore off CR 745SUBLIC ACCESS FACILITIES: Nooom, no handicapped access, graveling, hitching post, and concretep

wn Parks

AGRANGEaGrange Town Park is on Factoryet on the northwest side ofrange.

he Courthouse Gazebo was erectedhe lawn of the LaGrange Countythouse and is available from 8 a.m.

0 p.m. daily. Reservations are madeugh the auditors office at 499-6310.oholic beverages prohibited.)

OWEown Square Park in the center of then of Howe is the site of manymunity events.HIPSHEWANA

Wolfe Park is on Morton Street, nextolfe Community Building, and is

plete with playground and baseballonds.

Shipshewana Community SoccerFields are at 790 E. Middlebury St. and

are home to the West End SoccerLeague.

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 anatural area on S.R. 9 on the north edgeof Wolcottville.

Field of Dreams, on the west side oftown, has a combination soccer-footballfield, two baseball fields and aplayground.

MONGOThe Mongo Community Association

opened Mongo Town Park in 2009. It ison 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 ofchurch and community events.

Recreation

LAGRANGEMaple Wood Nature Center featuresdisplays of plants and animals of thearea. The nature preserve is open to thepublic for nature walks and otheroutdoor activities. Nature programs areheld there throughout the year. Thecenter 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 includesthree reservoirs and land along thePigeon River. There are archery ranges,shooting ranges and a 44-site primitivecampground.

SHIPSHEWANAThe Shipshewana Flea Market is

open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Maythrough October to shoppers andtourists. It is on S.R. 5 at the south edgeof Shipshewana.

WOLCOTTVILLEDallas Lake Park offers a publicbeach and good fishing area. The woodsand surrounding marsh are excellent forbird watching.

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e than 40 painted turtles climbed aboard a littleed debris on a Sunday afternoon in late March, intent

on catching a little sunshine. The turtles call a small pondin rural LaGrange County home.

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ostolic

POSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE TABERNACLE:W. U.S. 20, LaGrange. 463-3720.day 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Bibley 7 p.m. Pastor Robert W. Yenna.

ptist

HARITY UNITED BAPTIST: P.O. Box

Stroh. 1 mile south of U.S. 20 and 1east of S.R. 3. Rev. Terry Tuttle.

day worship 11 a.m.OMMUNITY BAPTIST: Rev. Leburnbs. Northwest of South Milford on700S. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.

ship 11 a.m. Wednesday prayer 7

ORNERSTONE BAPTIST: Shipshewana.Joseph Sheely. Phone 768-4304.120 and C.R. 1000W. Sunday schoolm. Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m.nesday 7 p.m.; Bible study Tuesday

m.RST BAPTIST: (A.B.C.) 116 N. Main

Wolcottville. Sunday school 9:30Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. Pastor

h Perry. Phone 854-3136.VE CORNER BAPTIST: Two miles

h of Wolcottville on S.R. 9. Pastorence Combs. Sunday school 9 a.m.ship 10 a.m. Wednesday prayer 6Third Saturday: Worship, singing at

m.ELMER INDEPENDENT BAPTIST: C.R., Helmer. Pastor Rick Davis. Sundayol 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Thursdayhip 6 p.m.

AGRANGE BAPTIST: 1370 N. S.R. 9.or Jeff Farnham. 463-2348. Sundayol 9:30 a.m. Services 10:30 a.m., 6Wednesday 6 p.m.BERTY FREEWILL BAPTIST: 2900 E.1150N, Wolcottville. Pastor Terrys, 854-4700. Sunday school, 9:45Sunday worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m.nesday prayer 7 p.m.OUNT CALVARY UNITED BAPTIST:

n Street, Stroh. Pastor Willie Collins,4183. Sunday school 10:15 a.m.ship 11 a.m. Worship third Saturdayonth 6 p.m.EW FREEDOM BAPTIST: 300 N.more St., LaGrange. Rev. Wade

divant.OUTH MILFORD INDEPENDENTTIST: Pastor Earl Bolen. Sundayol 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. andnd Saturday at 6 p.m.TROH UNITED BAPTIST: Rev. Jerryns. Services on first Saturday at 6

and every Sunday at 11 a.m.OPEKA BAPTIST: 104 North St.,ka. Rev. Gene Parker. Phone 593-or 350-2740. Sunday school 9 a.m.;

Sunday worship 10 a.m.; Prayer 6:30p.m., Mondays; and Bible Study 6:30p.m. Thursdays.

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

Brethren

BRIGHTON CHAPEL: 5445 N. S.R. 3,

Howe. Pastor Rustin Krapfl. 562-2505.Sunday school 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m.Kids Club 6:15 p.m. fall through spring.

ENGLISH PRAIRIE CHURCH OF THEBRETHREN: 4370 N. S.R. 3, Brighton.Sunday school 9 a.m. Praise and worship10 a.m. G.A.B.S. for youth, Wednesdayat 6:30 p.m. Rev. Dwight Kauffman,pastor. Phone 562-2997 or 499-0977.

Roman Catholic

ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC CHURCH: 100E. U.S. 20, LaGrange, Father MarkWeaver. 463-3472. Mass Monday,Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m.,Wednesday and Friday at 5:15 p.m. andSaturday at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass 9 a.m.Sunday Mass in Spanish at 11:30 a.m.Sacrament of Penance Saturday 4 p.m. orSunday at 12:30 p.m. or by appointment.

ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS: Big LongLake. Father James Rose. Mass 5 p.m.Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday.

Church of Christ

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.STROH CHURCH OF CHRIST: Preaching

Minister Mike Hamm. Sunday school9:45 a.m. Worship 8:30, 10:45 a.m.Sunday evening groups 6:30 p.m.

Church of God

LAGRANGE FIRST CHURCH OF GOD:S.R. 9 North. Rev. Brian J. VanOsdol.463-3700. Sunday worship 8 a.m., 9:30a.m. Contemporary worship 11 a.m. Tree

House Sunday worship 11 a.m. Sundayschool 9:40 a.m. Wednesday: Adult BibleStudy 10:30 a.m. Family Night 6:30 p.mKids Club 6:30 p.m.

STONE LAKE CHURCH OF GOD:Shipshewana. Sunday worship 10:30a.m., 6 p.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m.Wednesday 7 p.m.

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TROH CHURCH OF GOD: Pastors JeffBrenda Berry. Adult Sunday school 9Morning worship 10 a.m. Childrens

day school 10:15 a.m. Bible studyprayer Wednesday at 7 p.m.OLCOTTVILLE CHURCH OF GOD: 210ain St., P.O. Box 336, Wolcottville.Gene Suffridge, 854-3636. Sunday

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T. M ARKS EPISCOPAL PARISH, ST.ES CHAPEL: The Howe School. Fatherd Yaw. Sunday worship 9 a.m.

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ESSIAH LUTHERAN: (Missouri Synod)9 at C.R. 700S, north of

cottville. Pastor James Tews. 854-. Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. Sundayol and adult Bible school 8:30 a.m.

Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays.MT. ZION LUTHERAN: 797 N. Detroit

St., LaGrange. Rev. Sandra Hutchens,Rev. Thomas McShannock. 463-3624.Sunday school 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdaystudy 9 a.m.

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN: (LCMS)C.R. 550S at C.R. 1025E, southwest ofStroh. 351-2144. Pastor Jim Elsner.Sunday worship 9 a.m. with childrensclasses. Bible study 10:30 a.m. HolyCommunion 2nd and 4th Sundays.

Mennonite

EMMA MENNONITE: 1900 S. C.R.600W, Topeka. Pastor Gene Hartman.593-2036 or 593-3726. Worship 9 a.m.Sunday school 10:15 a.m.

FORKS MENNONITE: 11435 W. C.R.25S, Middlebury. Pastor Eldon Stoltzfus,

phone 574-825-9333. Sunday school 9a.m.; worship 10 a.m.

HEBRON FELLOWSHIP MENNONITE:C.R. 600W, Shipshewana. Pastor VirgilHershberger; phone 768-4450. Sundayschool 9:30 a.m.; worship 11 a.m. Everyother Sunday: Worship 7:30 p.m.Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

LAKE BETHEL MENNONITE: Stroh.Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship 10:30a.m., 7:30 p.m.

MARION MENNONITE: 5460 N. C.R.450W, Shipshewana. 562-3261. Sundayworship 9 a.m;. Sunday school 10:40a.m.

SHORE MENNONITE: 7235 W. 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

Robert Martz. 593-2389. Sunday school9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m.

Missionary

LIFEGATE CHURCH: 2555 N. C.R.900W, Shipshewana. Rev. Rick Schultz.Phone 768-4296. Sunday contemporaryworship 10:45 a.m., Life Group 9:30a.m.; free meals 2nd and 4th Wednesday

6:30-8 p.m.; Food Pantry and ClothesCloset open 2nd and 4th Wednesday 5-6:30 p.m.

LAGRANGE MISSIONARY: 808 N.Detroit St., LaGrange. Rev. BrentDanielson. Phone 463-3528. Sundayworship 10 a.m. Handicap accessible.

Nazarene

LAGRANGE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE508 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 THENAZARENE: 2695 N. C.R. 900W. Rev.Andy Dayton. 768-4455 or 768-4291.Worship 9 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 7p.m.

Presbyterian

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN: 200 W.

Michigan St., LaGrange. Rev. Kenneth LWeaver. Sunday education 9 a.m.Traditional worship 10 a.m. 463-3239 or710-2434.

LIM A PRESBYTERIAN: Fourth andWilliams streets, Howe. 562-2296.Sunday worship: 9:30 a.m.

Seventh-Day Adventist

WOLCOTTVILLE SEVENTH DAYADVENTIST: 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 study6:30 p.m.

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AST SPRINGFIELD UNITEDHODIST: U.S. 20 East, LaGrange.James D. Bartlett. 367-2625.

day school 9:30 a.m.; worship 10

AGRANGE FIRST UNITED METHODIST:W. Spring St., LaGrange. 463-2859.

or Pastor Chris Danielson. Sundaytional service 8:30 a.m. Contemporyhip service 10:40 a.m.; churchol 9:45-10:45 a.m.; youth meeting

day 5:30 p.m.ELMER UNITED METHODIST: Pastorna Holcomb; Sunday worship 9:15

Sunday school 10:30 a.m.;sday services 7 p.m.; youthering 1st and 2nd Saturday and everyday 5-9 p.m.OWE UNITED METHODIST: 511 ThirdHowe. 562-2250. Rev. Jean Ness.

day worship 9 a.m.; Sunday school5 a.m.AKEVIEW UNITED METHODIST: 4975R. 050W, LaGrange. Pastorrald Joe Miller. Sunday school 10worship 11 a.m.

MA UNITED METHODIST: 6900 N.450W, Howe. Rev. Jeff Stedge.

ne 768-7257. Sunday school 9:30Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.;

nesday meal at 5:30 p.m. with Bibley at 6:30 p.m. at Scott UMC. Youth

3rd Sunday at 3 p.m.ONGO UNITED METHODIST: S.R. 3,go. Rev. James D. Bartlett. Sundayol 9:50 a.m.; Sunday worship 9contemporary service 11:30 a.m.

LATO UNITED METHODIST: 0340 S.500E, LaGrange. Pastor Russeller. 463-7412. Sunday worship 10Sunday school 9 a.m.

RETTY PRAIRIE UNITED METHODIST:750N, Howe. 562-2260. Rev.ey Miller. Sunday worship 10:30Sunday school 9:30 a.m.

COTT UNITED METHODIST: 7020 N.675W, Shipshewana. Rev. Jeff

ge. 768-7257. Sunday worship 9Bible study Wednesday 6:30 p.m.;

or and senior youth 3rd Sunday 3

HIPSHEWANA UNITED METHODIST:shewana. Rev. Scott Carmer. Sundayol, 9:15 a.m.; worship 10:15 a.m.OUTH MILFORD UNITED METHODIST:or Barbara K. Cross. Phone 351-. Sunday worship 8:30 a.m.; Sunday

ol 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible studym.OPEKA UNITED METHODIST: 124 W.St., Topeka. Pastor Diana Siegel.

593-2941. Worship 9 a.m.; Sundayschool 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 UNITEDMETHODIST: 4860 S. C.R. 450E,Wolcottville. Rev. Frederick Cain. 854-2067 or 854-2801. Sunday church 9:30a.m.; Sunday school 10:30 a.m.

Non-denominational

CALVARY CHAPEL FELLOWSHIP: C.R.435S and C.R. 1170 , Stroh. 351-4215.Sunday service 9:30 a.m. Pastor GaryRifenburg.

CHURCH OF THE STONE: 7270 S.R. 9,Wolcottville, Sunday school 10 a.m.,worship 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesdayprayer 7 p.m. Pastors Mike and AbiStanley, 854-2738.

CHURCH OF THE TRUE GOD: 5685 S.S.R. 3, Wolcottville. 894-4874. Sundayschool 9:30 a.m., worship 11 a.m.;Wednesday service 7 p.m.

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 fellowship8:45 a.m.; worship 9:30 a.m.; childrensministry during service; cell groupsWednesday and Friday evenings andyouth service Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

GORDONS CAMPING: Campgroundminister Wade Sturdivant. Sundayworship, 8:30 a.m.

LAGRANGE CHURCH OF CHRIST: 407 STownline Road. 463-3571. Sundayschool 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m., 6p.m.; Wednesday Bible service 7 p.m.

MAPLE GROVE CHURCH: 806 S. MainSt., Topeka. Pastor Barry St. Clair; phon593-2844. Sunday worship 10 a.m.;Sunday school 9 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.

PLATO CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 5005E. U.S. 20, LaGrange. Pastor JerryStutzman. 574-825-1223 or 574-202-4430. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.;Sunday school 9:30 a.m.

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aGrange Countys 11 townships areed by township trustees. They are thef administrators of each townshipheir responsibilities include poorf. Trustees in LaGrange County andtownships are:

LOOMFIELD: William Pipher,

63-3411LAY: William F. Connelly, 463-2750LEARSPRING: Melisa Lewton,63-5212DEN: Dawn M. Christner, 593-2045REENFIELD: Arlys E. Boggs,62-3041OHNSON: John Russell, 854-2160MA: Thomas L. Smith, 562-2727ILFORD: Kathy L. Dunafin,51-9103EWBURY: Ann Glick, 768-4042

PRINGFIELD: Debra Notestine,67-2124ANBUREN: Erma (Lynn) Conklin,68-3098

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Many elected officials serve countyents in different capacities:SSESSOR: Pat Monroe, Countyffice Building, 114 W. Michigant.,LaGrange, 499-6318

UDITOR: Kay Myers, County Officeuilding, 114 W. Michigan St.,aGrange, 499-6310LERK: Vacant, LaGrange Countyourthouse, 499-6372OARD OF COMMISSIONERS:aGrange County Office Buildingarry Heller, 499-6314eorge Bachman, president, 350-4287arry Miller, vice president, 499-6314ircuit Court Judge: J. Scott VanDer-

eck, LaGrange County Courthouse,99-6358ORONER: Bruce Coney, LaGrangeounty EMS, Townline Road,aGrange, 463-9493OUNTY COUNCIL: LaGrange Countyffice Building, 463-6314

ac Price, presidentMike Strawser

harles Ashcraftteve McKowenred Brown

yan Riegseckereter CookROSECUTING ATTORNEY: Jeffrey

Wible, County Office Building,499-6326RECORDER: Sharon Shiltz, CountyOffice Building, 499-6320SHERIFF: Terry Martin, LaGrangeCounty Jail, 463-7491SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE: George E.Brown, LaGrange CountyCourthouse, 499-6363

SURVEYOR: Rex Pranger, CountyOffice Building, 499-6307TREASURER: Vonda Akey, CountyOffice Building, 499-6316

APPOINTED COUNTY OFFICIALS: The LaGrange County Redevelop-

ment 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 theLaGrange 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, 114W. Michigan St., LaGrange.

LaGrange County Attorney. Kurt

Bachman serves as LaGrange Countys

attorney. His LaGrange office can be


LaGrange County Board of Health.

A board of directors oversees the activi-

ties 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, requirements 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 countycommissioners. 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 and Steve

Engleking is the agriculture and natural

resources educator, Ann Fremion serves

as the health and human scienceseducator. Debbie Pontecorvo serves as

the Family Nutrition Program assitant.

They may be reached at 499-6334.

LaGrange County Highway Depart-

ment. Jeff Brill, the countys highway

superintendent, may be reached at the

departments 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 directorsappointed 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 Mary Hooley.

The LaGrange County Public Library

is at 203 W. Spring St. It can be reached

at 463-2841 The Topeka Branch is at 13

N. Main St., Topeka, and can be reached

at 593-3030. The Shipshewana Branch

Library is at 250 Depot St. in Shipshe-wana. 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 thefourth 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 depart-

ment can be reached at Dallas Lake Park

854-2225.

The LaGrange County Plan

Commission includes nine members wh

serve on the board because of appoint-

ment or because of other offices held

within the county. The Plan Commissionhas jurisdiction with the unincorporated

area of the county for surveying,

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aration of maps and administration

ning ordinances. The planning and

ng administrator is Bob Shanahan.

an be reached at 499-6347. The

mission meets the third Tuesday of

month at 7 p.m., in the LaGrange

nty Office Building, 114 W.

higan St., LaGrange. The LaGrange

nty Planning and Zoning Commis-office can be reached at 499-6346.

The LaGrange County Plat

mittee is responsible for platted

ivisions of one or more lots. The

mittee meets 12 days prior to the

Commission meeting at 8:30 a.m. in

LaGrange County Office Building,

W. Michigan St., LaGrange. It can

ached at 499-6346.

The LaGrange County Probation

artment is located in the LaGrangenty Courthouse basement. The

Superior Court probation department can

be reached at 499-6365, while the Circuit

Court probation department can be


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 theLaGrange 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.

Towns

LAGRANGEThe five-member LaGrange Town

Council meets at the LaGrange TownHall, 1201 N. Townline Road, LaGrange,

on the first and third Mondays of each

month at 7 p.m. The town clerk is Mike

Rowlison. He 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, a

6 p.m., on the second and fourth

Thursdays of each month. The town

clerk is Ruth Ann Downey. She can be

reached at the town hall at 768-4743.

TOPEKAThe three-member Topeka TownCouncil 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 Ron Eash. He

can be reached at the town hall at 593-

2300.

WOLCOTTVILLEThe three-member Wolcottville Town

Council meets at the Wolcottville Town

Hall at 104 W. Race St., Wolcottville, at6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each

month. The town clerk is Jeanette

Combs. She can be reached at the town

hall at 854-3151.

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RE CHIEF: Jeff McNabbRE EMERGENCY: 911RE BUSINESS LINE: 367-2140

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RE CHIEF: Chad MillerRE EMERGENCY: 911RE BUSINESS LINE: 768-4746OLICE CHIEF: Tom FitchOLICE EMERGENCY: 911OLICE BUSINESS LINE: 768-4310

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JOHNSON TOWNSHIP FIRE CHIEF:Mike MartzFIRE EMERGENCY: 911FIRE BUSINESS LINE: 854-4545POLICE CHIEF: Ryan KauffmanPOLICE BUSINESS LINE: 854-2930

RICAN LEGION POST 215eonard Lambright, post commander00 Industrial Parkway, LaGrange63-4172

RICAN LEGION AUXILIARYT 215)hirley Helmuth, president, 463-4172RICAN LEGION SONS OF (POST 215)yle Olinger, commander, 463-4172

ASSOCIATION OF LAGRANGE COUNTY

isa Bowen-Slaven, president, 463-4444

BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS

Sheila Anderson, 260-456-1600,

ext. 2237

CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL

OF LAGRANGE COUNTYPat McFadden, secretary, 463-3769

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Amber Taylor, contact person, 825-5388

DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEEMark Eagleson, chairman, 463-2852,cell 336-3182; Mary Mynhier, vicechairman, 463-4104

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

GIRL SCOUTS OF SINGING SAND COUNCIL,ASSOCIATION X (TEN)

(LaGrange County Girl Scouts)Michael Seleme, communitydevelopment director80-283-4812, ext. 110

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIASRoger Olds, chancellor, 269-651-7582

LAGRANGE COUNTY A.A.R.P. CHAPTERJoe Freiertag, president, 463-3011Lulu May Carney, vice president

LAGRANGE COUNTY CHAPTEROF PHEASANTS FOREVER

David Arrington, president, 463-8890LAGRANGE COUNTYCHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Beth Sherman, executive directorAshley Skinner, administrative assistant901 S. Detroit St., LaGrange463-2443Rob Myers, president, ParkviewLaGrange HospitalRandy Zimmerly, vice president,Westview School Corp.

Ken Mishler, treasurer, Lake City BankLori White, secretary,Farmers State Bank

LAGRANGE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYByron McCoy, president, 463-3763;cell 260-350-8561Becky Rowe, secretary,[email protected]

LAGRANGE COUNTY LAKES COUNCILP.O. Box 86,111 W. Spring St. Suite 8LaGrangewww.lagrangecountylakescouncil.org499-5253

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Meredith Cameron,easurereslie Raymer, staffdministratorSE LODGE NO. 1351

63-4286SE AUXILIARYara Overfield, actingr regent, 463-4286

THEAST INDIANAM AND GAS ASSOCIATIONm Eberly, president,63-3639RED SENIORNTEERS (RSVP)atty Sheppard, directorhirley Johnson, assistant

rector, 925-0917KA AREA

ORICAL SOCIETYarold Gingerich,esident, 593-2689;ww.topekahistorical

ociety.comED FUND OFRANGE COUNTYngie Kresse, director,63-8040S CLUBS

Eom Van Almen, president,69-625-1125GO63-7585SHEWANA68-4402KAeWayne Bontrager,

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OH51-3014COTTVILLE15-1356RANGE COUNTY PURDUEPERATIVE EXTENSIONVICEontact LaGrange Countyxtension Office

ounty Office Building

14 W. Michigan St.

aGrange

99-6334ohn Emerson, executive

director, 4-H/Youth

Development educator

Steve Engleking,

Agriculture/Natural

Resources educator

Ann Fremion, Extension

educator/Health & Human

Sciences

4-H FAIR ASSOCIATIONKen Martin, president,499-3200

Beth Sherman, vice

president, 562-2043

Diane Mackey, secretary

Marilynn Grossman,

assistant secretary

Yvonne Eash, treasurer

JoLisa Lantz, assistant

treasurer

4-H CLUBSContact LaGrange CountyExtension Office

County Office Building

114 W. Michigan St.

LaGrange

499-6334

LAGRANGE COUNTYEXTENSION HOMEMAKERSCOUNTY OFFICERS

Laura Lemings, president

Barbara Maskow, vicepresident

LOCAL EXTENSION CLUBSGREENFIELD MILLS

Mary Beth Lemings,

president

NEWBURYAlverna Carpenter,

president

PATCHWORK PATTERNSNancy Cain, president

PLATOShirley Strayer, presidentSPRINGFIELD

Connie Burns, president

PURDUE EXTENSIONMASTER GARDENER

Rebecca Gump, president

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4 Annual Yoders Consignmentng Sale, John & Esther Yoder Farm.les southwest of Shipshewana, IN8 Toy Auction, Shipshewanaque Auction Building8 Kite Komotion Clinic andval, Shipshewana Town Center.

y Shipshewana Flea Marketing day5 Shipshewana May Fest,

ntown Shipshewana5 Exotic Animal Auction,ka Livestock Auction Garden, Art, Antique & Greenoor Show, Shipshewana Antiqueery1-12 Town Garage Sales, Topeka5-26 South Milford Community

ue Community garage sale, Southord8 Memorial Day Extended Fleaket, Shipshewana Flea Market.

e

Wolcottville Appreciation Days,cottville

8-10 8th annual WakarusaBluegrass Festival, Wakarusa.

8 Shipshewana Yard Sale16 Cooks Calf Day Celebration,

Cooks Bison Ranch, 5645 E. C.R. 600S,Wolcottville.

16 13th annual Pumpkinvine BikeRide, Goshen and Shipshewana.

18-22 Honeyville 38th AnnualTopeka Quilt Show & Sale, Eden

Worship Center, Topeka20-23 Shipshewana Quilt Festival,

Shipshewana

July

4 July 4th Extended Flea Market,Shipshewana Flea Market

4 Wolcottville Fourth of JulyCelebration

4 Topeka Fourth of July parade4 Tri State Horse Pull, Topeka

Livestock Auction

7 South Milford CommunityLeague Train Ride, South Milford.

7-14 LaGrange County 4-H Fair,LaGrange County Fairgrounds

13 Shipshewana Yard Sale,Shipshewana Antique Gallery

23 National Day of the AmericanCowboy, David Rogers Memorial Park,2655W 550S, LaGrange

27-28 Old Fashion Farming Days,Merv Yoder Farm, 6450 W. C.R. 275 NShipshewana.

August

3 17th annual LaGrange CountyHabitat for Humanity AuctionShipshewana Auction Barn

3-5 Amishland and Lakes Bicycle

Tour, Howe School, Howe.4 Shipshewana Antique Market,

Shipshewana Antique Gallery9-12 31st Annual Steam & Gas

Show, LaGrange County Fairgrounds25-26 David Rogers Day, David

Rogers Memorial Park

September

3-5 Labor Day Extended FleaMarket, Shipshewana Flea Market

14 Shipshewana Antique Market,

Shipshewana Antique Gallery18 Airsoft Sportsman Sim, Pine

Knob Park, Howe22 Standardbred Horse Sale,

Shipshewana Auction

October

2-6 LaGrange County CornSchool, LaGrange

4-6 Shipshewana Fall Crafters Faidowntown Shipshewana

12 Driving Horse Auction,

Shipshewana Auction17 Toy Auction, Shipshewana

Antique Auction30 2 Fall Draft Horse and Carriage

Sale, Topeka Livestock Auction31 Last Day of Flea Market,

Shipshewana Flea Market

November

3 Antique and Collectable Show,Shipshewana Antique Auction

7 Specialty Auction, Shipshewana

Antique Auction9 Evening at the Gallery,

Shipshewana Antique Gallery23 Day after Thanksgiving Horse

Auction, Shipshewana Livestock AuctioBuilding

December

7-8 Grand Piano ChristmasExtravaganza, Blue Gate Theater

7 Christmas Open House atLambright Woodworking

7 Draft Horse Auction,Shipshewana Auction

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RICAN RED CROSShe American Red Cross is aanitarian organization led bynteers and guided by its congres-al charter that provides relief toms of disaster and helps prevent,are for and respond to emergencies.d services are provided throughntary donations to meet require-

s for whole blood and itsponents wherever the need exists.program functions through aork of fixed centers and mobilection sites. It also providesational programs related to healthsafety and disaster assistance. Fore information, contact Jo Schrader,dinator of the LaGrange branch of

American Red Cross, at 463-3552.

RANGE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OFARDED CITIZENS

OPPORTUNITIES)aGrange County ARC, a nonprofitnization based at 0235 W. C.R.

N, Howe, serves all developmentallybled clients residing in LaGrangenty at no cost. It provides all

transportation to and from the program.The 69 clients served includehomebounders, preschoolers and adultswho range in age from teenagersthrough 70 years of age and above. Itoffers employment for those withdisabilities such as sheltered workshopsand community-based sheltered employ-ment. For more information, contact

Deb Seman, chief executive officer, at463-2653.

CLOTHES AND FOOD BASKET OFLAGRANGE COUNTY

Clothes and Food Basket ofLaGrange County, housed at 202 N.Detroit St., LaGrange, is a nonprofitorganization that offers emergencyassistance of food and clothing toeligible residents of LaGrange County. Itis run entirely by volunteers and isoperated and maintained by donations.Food and clothing are available onreferral by the township trustee, anyother social service agency and/or achurch pastor in the county. Hours ofoperation are Mondays and Thursdays, 9a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information,

contact the office at 463-7974.

COMMUNITY ACTION OFNORTHEAST INDIANA

CANI is a private, nonprofit organi-zation dedicated to removing the causesand conditions of poverty in LaGrange,Noble, Steuben, Whitley, DeKalb andAllen counties. CANI uses state, federal

local and private resources to improvethe quality of life for low-incomecitizens. CANI offers assistance withchildcare costs, education, familydevelopment, food, housing and utilitiesat no cost to the client. For moreinformation, contact the CANI office463-5276 or 888-437-5010, Monday7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday 7:30to 11:30 a.m.

COMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTERCompassion Pregnancy Center at 830

N. Detroit St., LaGrange, provides freeand confidential services to LaGrangeand Steuben counties. It providespregnancy tests with consultations,abstinence support, prenatal classes andcourses, adoption referrals and

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munity referrals and resources. Theer is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

more information, call the office at7377. For immediate assistance, callational hot line at 800-395-4357.

T STEPSrst Steps is a family-centered,

dinated system that serves childrenbirth to age 3 who have disabilitiesor who are developmentally vulner-It supports families by connectingwith a variety of services and

essionals. For more information,act the First Steps of Northeastana Central Office at 866-725-2398.ce hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.30 p.m.

RANGE COUNTYLTH DEPARTM ENThe LaGrange County Health Depart-was formed to protect, promote,

tain and improve the health andty of life for LaGrange County

ens and visitors through a respon-well-managed and organized

munity effort.board of directors oversees the

activities of the department, based at304 N. Townline Road, LaGrange. Theboard meets four times a year at 7 p.m.at the LaGrange County Health Depart-ment. The board chairperson is Dr.Rhonda Sharp. Board members areTrudy Manderfeld, Katie Caldwell,Madonna Price, Dr. Joe Greenlee,Charles Ashcraft, Dr. Rob Bolinger and

Dr. Jeffrey Bassett. LaGrange CountyHealth Officer Dr. Tony Pechin, M.D.,can be reached at 768-4141.

The LaGrange County Health Depart-ment employees offer a wide range ofpublic health services through partner-ships with the county, state and federalagencies.

The departments programs andservices include health surveillance,health protection programs, preventiveservices and public records. The office isopen Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.and staffed by Dr. Alfredo Garcia,Ph.D., administrator and environmentalhealth specialist; Craig Chivers, foodinspector; Linda Bergman, officemanager and vital records registrar;Audrey Howe, public health nurse; DebGrossman, assistant nurse and WICcoordinator; Linda Sabelhaus, assistant

nurse; and LouAnn Sherck, data entryand clinic coordinator. For moreinformation, call the office at 499-4182.

LAGRANGE COUNTY EMERGENCYMEDICAL SERVICE

LaGrange County EmergencyMedical Service (EMS) is provided in apartnership between LaGrange County

and Parkview LaGrange Hospital. Thecentral EMS office is north of thehospital at 0982 N. Townline Road,LaGrange.

With two vehicles stationed inLaGrange, two in Shipshewana and onein Topeka, EMS provides emergencymedical response throughout LaGrangeCounty and is available 24 hours a day,seven days a week.

The EMS director is Bruce Coney.EMS employs 11 full-time paramedics,one full-time basic paramedic, one full-time advance emergency medical tech,with 18 part-time employees, and has atotal of 30 employees. The EMS directocan be reached at Parkview LaGrangeEMS at 463-9493. In a medicalemergency, call 9-1-1.

LAGRANGE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGINGThe LaGrange County Council on

Aging is a nonprofit organization basedat 125 Fenn St., Suite 4, LaGrange.Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday. It providesservices and resources to improve thequality of life for the senior citizens ofLaGrange County. The agency providesa number of services designed to assistin keeping individuals independent. It isthe home of LaGrange County publictransportation. For more information,contact Cheri Perkins, director, at 463-4161.

VISTULA HEAD START AND LAGRANGE

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603 N. Townline Road, LaGrange, is afree and voluntary program that servesfamilies in LaGrange County of all agesand economic class, regardless of raceor religion. It provides outreach toengage families, parenting skills,emotional support, crisis interventionand effective discipline techniques,among others. For more information,contact Jennifer Motz, program director

at 463-2363, ext. 2.

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awing its inspiration from the fall season, this building isme to a quilt known as Autumn Splendor. There are many

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PATRICK REDMOND

SCHOOLSeland

tudents from LaGrange, Howe,

cottville and the surrounding areas

d Lakeland School Corp. The corpora-

has five schools in its district.

land also operates the LaGrange

demy, an alternative high school.

oard members are Bob Bond,

dent; Steve Bowen, vice president;

y Fuller, secretary; and members

d Larimer, Carey McKibben and Chad

ger.

DMINISTRATION:akeland School Corp., central office

00 S. Cherry St., LaGrange, 499-2400

isa Herber, superintendent

AKELAND HIGH SCHOOL805 E. C.R. 75N, LaGrange, 499-2470

va Merkel, principal

andy Miller, assistant principal

AKELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL055 E. C.R. 75N, LaGrange, 499-2480

aren Lake, principal

teve Wilson, assistant principal

PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1 LeMaster Circle, LaGrange,

499-2430

Galen Mast, principal

Susan Mueller, assistant principal

WOLCOTT MILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLP.O. Box 308, Wolcottville, 499-2450

Brad Targgart, principal

LIMA-BRIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLP.O. Box 158, Howe, 499-2440

Marty Burns, principal

LAKELAND ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLLAKELAND HIGH SCHOOLAmy Garl, supervisor, 463-2470

Prairie Heights

Prairie Heights Community School

Corp. serves the students of Hudson,

Stroh, Flint, Mongo, Orland, Helmer,

Salem Center, South Milford and ruralLaGrange. It also serves Milgrove,

Jackson and Salem townships of Steuben

County. Four schools serve these students

of Steuben and LaGrange counties.

Board members are Mike Howe,

president; Bob Ledgerwood, vice

president; Janet Grabill, secretary-

treasurer; and members Mark Thrasher

and Todd Perkins.

ADMINISTRATION:Prairie Heights Community Schools

305 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange,

351-3214Alan Middleton, superintendent

PRAIRIE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOO455 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange,

351-3214

Brenda Rummel, principal

PRAIRIE HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL395 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange,

351-3214

Jeff Reed, principal

Amy Bertram, assistant principal

PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL245 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange,

351-3214

Donell Housel, principal

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gela Spaulding wins an animal after a successful attempt at a game at the LaGrange County 4-H Fair in July. With her arerents John and Olivea Spaulding.

-H fair

JAMES FISHER

stview

Westview School Corporation serves

ents in western LaGrange County.

corporation operates five schools for

ents in Topeka, Shipshewana and

unding areas. Board members are

ld Lee, president; David Mehas, vice

dent; Carrie Schrock, secretary; andbers Jim Miller and Keith Lambright.

DMINISTRATION:

Westview School Corporation

545 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka, 768-4404

r. Randy Zimmerly, superintendent

ob Evans, director of finance

EADOWVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL950 W. C.R. 50S, Shipshewana,

68-7702

oni Whitney, principal

HIPSHEWANA-SCOTTLEMENTARY SCHOOL25 W. Middlebury St.,

hipshewana-Scott, 768-4158

n Zuercher, principal

OPEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

38 School St., Topeka, 593-2897

Becky Siegel, principal

WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1715 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka, 768-7717

Juli Leeper, principal

WESTVIEW JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH

SCHOOL

1635 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka, 768-4146

Paul Johnston, junior high principal,

retiring end of the 2012 school yearRich Cory, high school principal

Private Schools

THE HOWE SCHOOL

The Howe School in Howe has been in

operation since 1884. The school is affili-

ated with the U. S. Armys 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

School.

ADMINISTRATION:

The Howe School

5575 N. S.R. 9, Howe, 562-2131

Col. George Douglass, superintendent

Al Heminger, director of admission

Preschools/Day Cares

AGAPE DAY CARE, Stroh Church

of Christ

Lisa Howe, director, 351-4626LAGRANGE FIRST UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH WEEKDAY NURSERY

Sarah VanDerbeck, director, 463-2859

ST. JOSEPHS CATHOLIC

CHURCH PRESCHOOL

Rachel Stroop, director, 463-3472

RAINBOW YEARS LEARNING

MINISTRY, SHIPSHEWANA

Lori Riley, director, 768-7153

SHIPSHEWANA UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL

Mechele Schlabach, director,

768-4696

VISTULA HEADSTART PRESCHOOL

Susan Swager, director,

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ADVANCED CARE

at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.

Its good to know that advanced medical and surgical care is available at Parkview

LaGrange Hospital. We offer a full range of services to meet your familys needs

from 24/7 emergency care to the latest laser surgical technologies.

Convenient outpatient surgery in a comprehensive hospital setting for addedpeace of mind

Latest laser surgery techniques in state-of-the-art surgical suites Orthopaedic surgery, including joint replacement Colonoscopy and endoscopy services Full-service 24/7 ER with board-certified ER physicians Family Birthing Center with all-private rooms Diagnostic imaging MRI, CT, nuclear, mammography, ultrasound, etc.

Electronic ICU (eICU

) provides a higher level of care to critically ill patients Rehabilitation and occupational health services

Parkview LaGrange Hospital. Giving you so many reasons to feel good about your

community hospital.

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