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

About one-third of the county’s 37,128 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 is also ranked 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 (towns with a stoplight or two). Some cluster around the county’s unincorporated communities (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. 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

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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 $71,675.32 — $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 courthousewas 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 department that maintains six parks, a nature center and several public beaches.

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

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HOWEThe historic town of Howe, on the

northern edge of LaGrange County, is about three miles south of the Michigan state line. It is the first southbound stop off the Indiana I-80/90 Toll Road, a major east-west highway that is one of the main arteries bringing business to the county. S.R. 9 runs directly south from the toll road and intersects with S.R. 120 at Howe.

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

HISTORY: Howe, settled in 1834, was the first white settlement in LaGrange County. The town was then called Mongoquinong, because the area was called the Mongoquinong Prairie by the Potawatomi Indians, who were native to the region.

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

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

POPULATION: 807 in the 2010 Census.SERVICES: Volunteer Fire Department.EDUCATION: Elementary students

attend Lima-Brighton School (kinder-garten through fifth grade), then go to Lakeland Middle School and Lakeland High School in LaGrange. The Howe School cadets attend grades 5-12.

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 one barber-shop, a management/tax service, a convenience store, two gas stations, a novelty store, ice cream parlor and an art gallery.

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. Pam Wainwright is the postmaster.

LAGRANGE LaGrange, the largest town in

LaGrange County and the county seat,

centers around the LaGrange County Courthouse, surrounded by old brick streets.

The town sits at the crossroads of S.R. 9 and U.S. 20 and is the scene of the annual LaGrange County Corn School, an October street fair. Other celebrations in LaGrange include the county 4-H Fair; a major steam and gas engine show; and new in 2013, a Civil War encampment near the Courthouse in August.


GOVERNMENT: LaGrange’s five-member town council meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. at the 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

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EDUCATION: Lakeland School Corp. has its administrative offices at 200 S. Cherry St., LaGrange. 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 can 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, sits about four miles east and one mile south of town.

HEALTH: Parkview LaGrange Hospital serves the area’s medical needs and provides air ambulance services to Michigan and Fort Wayne hospitals. LaGrange County’s Emergency Medical Service is based on Townline Road, north of the hospital, and provides service to the LaGrange and surrounding communities. 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 can be reached at 463-3139. for emergencies, call 9-1-1.

TOWN CLERK: LaGrange Town Hall, 1201 N. Townline Road, LaGrange. Laurie Miller is the town clerk. He can 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. The phone number is 463-2844.

SHIPSHEWANA The influence from people of the Mennonite and Amish faiths contributes to Shipshewana’s unique, small-town atmosphere. Most businesses are closed in the evenings and on Sundays, reflecting the Mennonite-Amish tradition of strong family values and close ties within the community. Shipshewana hosts one of the nation’slargest flea markets and some 150 retail shops, attracting over half a million

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

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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 Fire Department and Shipshewana Police Department provide fire and police

protection. Parkview LaGrange Hospital has two LaGrange County EMS based units 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-Se-nior High School in Emma.

RECREATION: Wolfe Park in the downtown area has a playground and basketball 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, to name a few.

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.

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POLICE: Tom Fitch is the town marshal. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. For nonemergencies, 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.

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.


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, 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 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.

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HEALTH: Topeka has one doctor’s office with two physicians, one dentist, three chiropractors, an optometrist, two veterinarians 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 may be reached at 593-2199.

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.

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communitiesdouble-log building made of tamarack poles called the Tamarack House. Later, a dam and sawmill were built near Tamarack House; a store and a gristmill opened; and the first village in the area was settled. A stone from the old gristmill is still located along Main Street.

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

POPULATION: 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 Elementary School (kindergarten through grade five) 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 restau-rants.

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 Wolcot-tville 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 can be reached at the Wolcottville Town Hall, 104 W. Race St., Wolcottville, or by phone at 854-3151.

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

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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.

EMMA Even though Emma is a small

community, it is very busy, since it is the location of Westview Elementary School, Westview Junior-Senior High School and the Westview Community Schools’ administrative office. Located about six miles west of LaGrange and two miles south of U.S. 20 in Clay Township, Emma is also popular for a historic grocery, Emma Country Store. The store originated in the 1800s and was rebuilt in 1931, after a fire. 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 Department.

HONEYVILLEHoneyville is the home of Eden

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unincorporated communitiesfishermen, 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. It also 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, 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

attraction of Ontario, as well as its proximity to the Pigeon River. Near the park is the Ontario Congregational

Church. It is also home to two beauty salons and a small apartment building. The Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area starts just to the east of town. The Ontario Dam is on the northern edge of town. Ontario is south of S.R. 120 on C.R. 400N and C.R. 200E in Lima Township. Ontario receives police protection from the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.

STROHStroh 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 manufac-turing 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 protection form the LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department.

SOUTH MILFORDSouth Milford, situated on S.R. 3

about eight miles southeast of LaGrange and seven miles south of U.S. 20, 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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agriculture and natural resourcesLaGrange 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 population, much of the land is in hay or pasture. Corn, soybeans and wheat are the major crops.

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

LaGrange County also has approxi-mately 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 memberFARM CREDIT SERVICES400 Union St., LaGrange, 463-3233888-823-2718USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT788 W. Connexion Way, Suite E,

Columbia City 46725 244-6266, Ext. 4LAGRANGE COUNTY PURDUEEXTENSION SERVICESCounty Office Building, Suite 10114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange,

499-6334John Emerson, director and 4-H

Youth Development educatorSteve Engleking, agriculture educatorAnn Fremion, health and human

sciences services educatorDebby Pontecorvo, family nutrition

programSara 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 351-2380USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICES910 S. Detroit St., LaGrange,

463-3471Kevin Shide, district conservationistSOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION

DISTRICT910 S. Detroit St., LaGrange,

463-5200Martin Franke, district managerJulie Diehm, program assistantMarsha Bogado, office coordinatorSupervisors:Bob Cart, chairmanGary Myers, vice-chairmanScott Beecher, board memberMonroe Raber, board memberR.D. Wolheter, board memberINDIANA CONSERVATION OFFICERSAndy Runyon, Jacob Carlile, Kyle

Buchanan 244-3720PIGEON RIVER STATE FISH AND

WILDLIFE AREANate Levitte, managerLance Tresenriter, assistant managerMongo HeadquartersP.O. Box 71, Mongo367-2164FAWN RIVER STATE FISH HATCHERYOrland, 829-6241CURTIS CREEK TROUT REARING

STATIONFish hatchery, Howe, 562-3855INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL

RESOURCESDivision of Fish and WildlifeJason Wade, District 3 wildlife

biologist, 468-2515DNR customer service, 317-232-4200

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lakes councilThe 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 representatives 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

• 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 Lake

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,

fishingDAVID ROGERS MEMORIAL PARK2355 W. C.R. 550S, WolcottvilleMost notable for its authentic pioneer

log homes relocated to the park, It also is the gravesite and memorial to 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 areaDELT 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

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parks and recreationsouth 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, wetlandsPINE KNOB PARK2825 E. S.R. 120, HoweThe 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, wetlandsDUFF 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.

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 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

Town ParksLAGRANGELaGrange Town Park is on Factory

Street on the northwest side of LaGrange.The Courthouse Gazebo was erected

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

(Alcoholic beverages prohibited.)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.

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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, 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 Shipshe-wana.

WOLCOTTVILLEDallas Lake Park offers a public

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

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.

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. 700 S. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday prayer 7 p.m.

CORNERSTONE BAPTIST: Shipshewana. Rev. Joseph Sheely. 768-4304. S.R. 120 and C.R. 1000 W. 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 250

W, 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 1150 N, 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: 300 N. Sycamore St., LaGrange. Rev. Wade Sturdivant.

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

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

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 Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Kids’ Club 6:15 p.m. fall through spring.

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ST. JOSEPH’S: 100 E. U.S. 20, LaGrange, Father J. Steele, CSC. 463-3472. Mass Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday and Friday at 5:15 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday Mass in Spanish at 11:30 a.m. Sacrament of Penance Saturday 4 p.m. or Sunday at 12:30 p.m. or by appointment.

ST. MARY OF THE ANGELS: Big Long Lake. Masses 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday.Christian Church

BROADWAY CHRISTIAN CHAPEL: South of S.R. 8 on C.R. 900 W. 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.

LIGONIER CHURCH OF CHRIST: C.R. 900 N and 860 W. Minister Mel Harrell. Sunday Bible school 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible study and youth 6 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.

STROH CHURCH OF CHRIST: Preaching Minister Mike Hamm. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 8:30, 10:45 a.m. Sunday evening groups 6:30 p.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 a.m. Family Night 6:30 p.m. Kids Club 6:30 p.m.

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

STROH CHURCH OF GOD: Pastors Jeff & 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 youth service 7 p.m.

CongregationalONTARIO CONGREGATIONAL: Sunday

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

EpiscopalST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL PARISH, ST.

JAMES CHAPEL: Howe Military School. Father David Yaw. Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Evangelical LutheranMESSIAH LUTHERAN: (Missouri Synod)

S.R. 9 at C.R. 700 S, north of Wolcot-tville. 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.

MT. ZION LUTHERAN: 797 N. Detroit St., LaGrange. Rev. Sandra Hutchens, Rev. Thomas McShannock. 463-3624. Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Study 9 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. Bible study 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion 2nd and 4th Sundays.

MennoniteEMMA MENNONITE: 1900 S 600 W,

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

FORKS MENNONITE: 11435 W 25 S, Middlebury. Pastor Eldon Stoltzfus, 574-825-9333. Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

HEBRON FELLOWSHIP MENNONITE: C.R. 600 W, Shipshewana. Pastor Virgil Hershberger. 768-4450. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 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 450 W, Shipshewana. 562-3261. Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:40 a.m.

SHORE MENNONITE: 7235 C.R. 100 N, 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 School 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m.

MissionaryLIFEGATE CHURCH: 2555 N 900

W, 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 Clothes Closet open 2nd and 4th Wednesday 5-6:30 p.m.

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

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LAGRANGE 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. Singspi-ration 1st Wednesday; Missionary, 3rd; Bible Study, 2nd and 4th.

SHIPSHEWANA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: 2695 N 900 W. Rev. Andy Dayton. 768-4455 or 768-4291. Worship 9 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

PresbyterianLIMA PRESBYTERIAN: Fourth and

Williams streets, Howe. 562-2296. Sunday worship: 9:30 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 050 W, LaGrange. Pastor Emerald Joe Miller. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

LIMA UNITED METHODIST: 6900 N 450 W, 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. at Scott UMC. 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. Contemporary 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. Pastor Paul Hoffmaster.

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PRETTY PRAIRIE UNITED METHODIST: C.R. 750 N, Howe. 562-2260. Rev. Dewey Miller. Sunday worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

SCOTT UNITED METHODIST: 7020 N 675 W, Shipshewana. Pastor Tammy Lugar. 768-7257. Sunday worship 9 a.m. Bible study Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

SHIPSHEWANA UNITED METHODIST: Shipshewana. Rev. Scott Carmer. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m.

SOUTH MILFORD UNITED METHODIST: Pastor Barbara K. Cross. 351-3381. Sunday worship 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study 7 p.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, Wolcott-ville. Pastor Jack K. Thomas. 854-2920. Sunday worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m.

WOODRUFF GROVE UNITED METHODIST: 4860 S. C.R. 450 E. Rev. Frederick Cain. 854-2067 or 854-2801. Sunday Church 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Non-denominationalBRIMFIELD REVIVAL CENTER: U.S. 6,

Brimfield. Pastor Brett Frick. Saturday services 7 p.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.

CHURCH 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 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer 7 p.m. Pastors Mike and Abi Stanley. 854-2738.

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

EDEN WORSHIP CENTER: Old Honeyville School, 4095 S. C.R. 900W, Topeka. Pastor Matt Gingerich. 593-2979. Sunday: Coffee and Fellow-ship 8:45 a.m. Worship service 9:30

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churchesa.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.

PLATO CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: 5005 E. U.S. 20, LaGrange. Pastor Jerry Stutzman. (574) 825-1223 or (574) 202-4430. Church, 463-2530. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.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: Kathy L. Dunafin, 351-9103Newbury: 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, 499-6314John “Jac” Price, president 437-5009Larry Miller, vice president, 499-6314CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE: J. Scott

VanDerbeck, 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, 499-6316APPOINTED 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 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 can be reached at 463-4949.

• 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 county commissioners. It meets on the first Monday of the month.

• LaGrange County Purdue Extension


county governmentService. 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 sciences educator. Debbie Pontecorvo serves as the Family Nutrition Program assitant. They may be reached at 499-6334.

• LaGrange County Highway Depart-ment. Jeff Brill, the county’s highway superintendent, 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 Shipshe-wana 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 depart-ment can be reached at Dallas Lake Park, 854-2225.

• The LaGrange County Plan Commission includes nine members who serve on the board because of appoint-ment or because of other offices held within the county. The Plan Commission has jurisdiction with the unincorpo-rated area of the county for surveying, preparation of maps and administration

of zoning ordinances. The planning and zoning administrator is Bob Shanahan. He can be 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 Commis-sion 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 Department 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

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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, and Ron Eash is the town manager. They can be reached at the town hall at 593-2300.

WOLCOTTVILLEThe three-member Wolcottville

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LaGrangeFIRE 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: 593-2883POLICE CHIEF: Carl StoltzPOLICE EMERGENCY: 911POLICE BUSINESS LINE: 593-2822

WolcottvilleJOHNSON TOWNSHIP FIRE CHIEF: Mike

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 215 Larry Schlabach, post commander 100 Industrial Parkway, LaGrange 463-4172AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY POST 215 Shirley Helmuth, president, 463-4172AMERICAN LEGION SONS OF POST 215 Steve Foster, commander, 463-4172

BAR ASSOCIATION OF LAGRANGE COUNTY Lisa Bowen-Slaven, president, 499-4444BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS Rachel Haggenjos, 456-1600CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL OF LAGRANGE COUNTY Dan Pruitt, chairman, 593-2371

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION LaGrange de LaFayette Chapter [email protected] CENTRAL COMMITTEE Mark Eagleson, chairman, 463-2852, cell 336-3182; Mary Mynhier, vice chairman, 463-4104FAMILIES FOR FREEDOM Sara Fisher, contact, 347-4075GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHERN INDIANA MICHIANA Boo Birk, 800-283-4812, ext. 135KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Roger Olds, chancellor, 269-651-7582LAGRANGE COUNTY A.A.R.P. CHAPTER Joan Marsh, president, 336-5974LAGRANGE COUNTY CHAPTER OF PHEASANTS FOREVER David Arrington, president, 463-8890LAGRANGE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Beth Sherman, executive director Ashley Skinner, administrative assistant 901 S. Detroit St., LaGrange 463-2443 Rob Myers, president, Sandy Sturtz Ringler, vice president, Cathy Hefty, treasurer, Lori White, secretary, Board: John Mory, Joanna King, Erica Cook, Pam Farber, Mike Brill, Dave Nelson, Freeman P. MillerLAGRANGE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Indiana State PoliceFORT WAYNE POST: 800-552-0976

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LaGrange County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) is provided in a partner-ship between LaGrange County and

Parkview LaGrange Hospital. The central EMS office is north of the hospital at 0982 N. Townline Road, LaGrange.

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The EMS director is Bruce Coney.EMS employs 31 people in full- and

part-time positions. The EMS director can be reached at Parkview LaGrange

EMS at 463-9493. In a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

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TOPEKA AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Harold Gingerich, president, 593-2689; www.topekahistoricalsociety.comUNITED FUND OF LAGRANGE COUNTY Angie Kresse, director, 463-8040LIONS CLUBSHOWE Tom Van Almen, president, 269-625-1125MONGO Russ Howe, president, 367-2700SHIPSHEWANA 768-4402SOUTH MILFORD R. D. Wolheter, 351-3581STROH 351-3014

TOPEKA DeWayne Bontrager, contact, 593-2263WOLCOTTVILLE Robert Lewis, 215-1356LAGRANGE COUNTY PURDUE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Contact LaGrange County Extension Office, County Office Building, 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, 499-6334 John Emerson, executive director, 4-H/Youth Development educator Steve Engleking, Agriculture/Natural Resources educator Ann Fremion, Extension educator/ Health & Human Sciences4-H FAIR ASSOCIATION Beth Sherman, president Ryan Young, vice president Diane Mackey, secretary Marilynn Grossman, assistant secretary Yvonne Eash, treasurer Andi Howe, assistant treasurer4-H CLUBS Contact LaGrange County Extension Office County Office Building 114 W. Michigan St., LaGrange 499-6334LAGRANGE COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS(Same as above)Monday-Friday, 8 a.m to 4 p.m.COUNTY OFFICERS Laura Lemings, past president Barbara Maskow, president Mary Beth Lemings, vice presidentLOCAL EXTENSION CLUBSGREENFIELD MILLS Mary Beth Lemings, president,NEWBURY Alverna Carpenter, presidentPATCHWORK PATTERNS Nancy Cain, presidentPLATO Betty VanWagner, presidentPURDUE EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER Lisa Stockwell, presidentSORORITIESDELTA THETA TAU: Amanda Taylor, contact, 463-4371PSI IOTA XI: Jane Fuller, president, 854-4451.

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31 2013 Quilt Gardens Tour, Farmstead Inn, Shipshewana

June15 Wolcottville Appreciation Days14 Paddle for Parkview, Trading Post

Canoe Kayak and Campground, Mongo14-15 Michiana Driving Horse Sale,

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5 Calf Days Celebration, Cook’s Bison Ranch, Wolcottville

15 14th Annual Pumpkin Vine Bike Ride, Shipshewana

22 Howe Lion’s Club Ice Cream Social, Howe Town Square

24 39th Annual Topeka/Honeyville Quilt Show and Sale, Honeyville

26-29 Shipshewana Quilt Festival, Shipshewana

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healthcare and human servicesAmerican Red Cross The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its congres-sional charter to provide relief to victims of disaster and help prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. 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 branch of the American Red Cross at 463-3552.

Ark Paws and Claws Ark Paws and Claws Used Bookstore, on the square across from the ice cream shop in Howe, raises money for the Ark Animal Sanctuary, formerly 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.

Clothes and Food Basket of LaGrange County Clothes and Food Basket of LaGrange County, housed at 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 organi-zation 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-in-come citizens. CANI offers assistance with childcare costs, education, family development, food, housing and utilities at no cost to the client. 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 at 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 consul-tations, 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 Steps First Steps is a family-centered, coordinated system that serves children from birth to age 3 who have disabilities and/or who are developmentally vulner-able. It supports families by connecting them with a variety of services and professionals. For more information, contact the First Steps of Northeast Indiana Central Office at 866-725-2398. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity The mission of LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity, based at 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 mainte-nance for existing homes. Families who wish to qualify must fulfill three require-ments: show housing need, meet income guidelines, be willing to participate by providing sweat-equity hours with the organization. More information is available by calling 463-8519 or logging in to lagrangehabitat.org/FamilySelec-tion.htm.

LaGrange County Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC Opportunities) LaGrange County ARC, a nonprofit organization based at 0235 W. C.R. 300N, Howe, serves all develop-mentally disabled clients residing in LaGrange County at no cost. It provides all transportation to and from the program. The 70 clients served include

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healthcare and human serviceshomebounders, preschoolers and adults who range in age from teenagers through 70 years of age and above. It offers employment for those with disabili-ties such as sheltered workshops and community-based sheltered employ-ment. 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 transporta-tion. 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 protec-tive services, foster homes and daycare licensing. For more information, contact Wendy Petty, director, at 463-3451.

LaGrange County Emergency Medical Service LaGrange County Emergency Medical Service (EMS) is provided in a partnership between LaGrange County and Parkview LaGrange Hospital. The central EMS office is north of the hospital at 0982 N. Townline Road, LaGrange. With three vehicles stationed in LaGrange and two in Shipshewana, EMS provides emergency medical response throughout LaGrange County and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The EMS director is Bruce Coney.EMS employs 31 people in full- and part-time positions. The EMS director can be reached at Parkview LaGrange EMS at 463-9493. In a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

LaGrange County Health Department The LaGrange County Health Depart-ment was formed to protect, promote, maintain and improve the health and quality of life for LaGrange County citizens and visitors through a respon-sive, well-managed and organized community effort. A board of directors oversees the activities of the department, based at 304 N. Townline Road, LaGrange.LaGrange County Health Officer Dr. Tony Pechin, M.D., can be reached at 768-4182. The LaGrange County Health Depart-ment employees offer a wide range of public health services through partner-ships 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

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LaGrange Vistula Head Start A federally funded program for preschoolers, it serves LaGrange families through the Fremont Community Schools division. The program director is Susan Swagger, 463-2363.

LaGrange CountyHealthy 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.

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healthcare and human servicesLaGrange 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 Health-wise insurance. Assistance with employ-ment services also is available. It is located at 826 N. Detroit St., LaGrange. For more information, call the office at 499-4618.

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 protec-tive services, foster homes and daycare licensing. For more information, contact Wendy Petty, director, at 463-3451.

League for the Blind and Disabled The League for the Blind and Disabled is sponsored by the League for the Blind of Fort Wayne. The LaGrange County support group 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 Center Life Care Center of LaGrange provides a number of assisted living, skilled care services for its clients, the citizens of LaGrange County. The facility is on old S.R. 9, across from Lakeland High School. For more information, call 463-7445.

Miller’s Merry Manor Miller’s Merry Manor at 787 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, provides 24-hour assisted living, skilled care for citizens of LaGrange County. It provides a number

of inpatient and outpatient care options. For more information, call the office, 463-2172.

Northeastern Center The Northeastern Center at 2155 N. S.R. 9, north of LaGrange, is a private, nonprofit mental health office that serves all residents of LaGrange County and other surrounding counties. Its mission is to promote good health by providing education, consultation and participatory planning for the betterment of the community. It offers a number of programs in counseling for both inpatients and outpatients by psychia-trists, 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, LaGrange, is a critical access care, community-based hospital providing acute care services to the people of LaGrange County and surrounding areas. The hospital has been in operation since 1950 and offers wide range of general medical and surgical services. Occupational health and rehabilitative care and a sleep lab are available. A number of clinics are housed at the facility, as well as community programs and support groups. The hospital is an affiliate of Parkview Healthand accepts both Medicare and Medicaid patients. For more information, call the hospital at 463-9000.

Prenatal Education Prenatal education will help support a person with the physical, emotional and social aspects of birth. Classes at Parkview LaGrange Hospital, 207 N. Townline Road, LaGrange. Classes are designed to provide prenatal informa-tion, group activites to promote learning and skills useful during labor and birth. Classes are free, but class sizes are limited. Call 463-9300 for more informa-tion.

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healthcare and human servicesserved basis, Monday-Friday 5:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call the office at 463-2468.

Elijah Haven Crisis Intervention Center Inc. Elijah Haven is a nonprofit organi-zation dedicated to providing services for all people who have been affected by domestic violence and to advocate violence-free living. It offers a 24-hour crisis line, emergency safe shelter, crisis counseling, emergency transportation and domestic violence education. For information, call the office at 463-8700. Safe Haven’s emergency crisis line in LaGrange County is 463-3400.

Stroke Support Group The 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 County through education, prevention and cessation. The agency works in partnership with officials in LaGrange, Noble, DeKalb

and Steuben counties. Cessation classes and support groups are offered. For more information, contact Greg Johnson, director, at 350-9166 or email [email protected].

Women, Infants andChildren (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. Office hours are Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 499-4182.

schoolsLakeland

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

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

Lakeland School Corp., central office200 S. Cherry St., LaGrange,

499-2400Risa Herber, superintendent

LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL0805 E. C.R. 75N, LaGrange,

499-2470Eva Merkel, principalChris Wilkins, assistant principal

LAKELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL1055 E. C.R. 75N, LaGrange,

499-2480Karen Lake, principalSteve Wilson, assistant principal

PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1 LeMaster Circle, LaGrange,

499-2430Susan Mueller, interm principalPaul Johnston, interm assistant

principal

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

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

Marty Burns, principal LAKELAND ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL

Amy Garl, supervisor, 463-2470

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schoolsPrairie Heights Prairie Heights Community School Corp. serves the students of Hudson, Stroh, Flint, Mongo, Orland, Helmer, Salem Center, South Milford and rural LaGrange. It also serves Milgrove, Jackson and Salem townships of Steuben County. Four schools serve these students of Steuben and LaGrange counties. Board members are Bob Ledgerwood, president; Todd Perkins, vice president; Janet Grabill, secretary-treasurer; and members Jim Courtright and Mike Howe. ADMINISTRATION:

Prairie Heights Community Schools305 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange,

351-3214Alan Middleton, superintendent

PRAIRIE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL455 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange,

351-3214Brenda Rummel, principal

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

351-3214Jeff Reed, principal

Damon Witherspoon, assistant principal PRAIRIE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL

245 S. C.R. 1150E, LaGrange, 351-3214

Donell Housel, principalJeremy Swander, assistant principal

Westview Westview School Corporation serves students in western LaGrange County. The corporation operates five schools for students in Topeka, Shipshewana and surrounding areas. Board members are Gerald Lee, president; David Mehas, vice president; Carrie Schrock, secretary; and members Jim Miller and Keith Lambright. ADMINISTRATION:

Westview School Corporation1545 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka,

768-4404Dr. Randy Zimmerly, superintendentBrian Christner, director of finance

MEADOWVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL7950 W. C.R. 50S, Shipshewana,

768-7702

Toni Whitney, principal SHIPSHEWANA-SCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

325 W. Middlebury St.,Shipshewana-Scott, 768-4158Ian Zuercher, principal

TOPEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL138 School St., Topeka, 593-2897Becky Siegel, principal

WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1715 S. C.R. 600W, Topeka,

768-7717Juli Leeper, principal

WESTVIEW JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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

Randy Miller, junior high principal,Rich Cory, high school principal

Private Schools The Howe School The Howe School 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 School. ADMINISTRATION:

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

Nursery Schools AGAPE DAY CARE, Stroh Church of Christ Lisa Howe, director, 351-4626 LAGRANGE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEEKDAY NURSERY Sarah VanDerbeck, director, 463-2859 ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC CHURCH PRESCHOOL Rachel Stroop, director, 463-3472 RAINBOW YEARS LEARNING MINISTRY, SHIPSHEWANA Lori Riley, director, 768-7153 SHIPSHEWANA COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL Mechele Schlabach, director, 768-4696 FCS/HEADSTART PRESCHOOL Susan Swager, director, (800) 551-9819800-292-9098 • www.NCDisposal.com

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ADVANCED CARE at Parkview LaGrange Hospital.

It’s 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 family’s needs –

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

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· Latest laser surgery techniques in state-of-the-art surgical suites

· Orthopaedic surgery, including joint replacement

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· Full-service 24/7 ER with board-certified ER physicians

· Family Birthing Center with all-private rooms

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Documents

LaGrange County Community Guide - 2013