The Hometown Treasure February 2013 | Page 7

Westview Elementary 2013 Spelling Bee Champion Westview Elementary School began its Spelling Bee competition in November, as fifth and sixth graders participated in a preliminary round written test. Thirty-four students qualified to advance to the Spelling Bee. The Spelling Bee took place on Monday, January 14 in the Westview Jr-Sr High School Wilson Auditorium. Lindsay Stoltzfus, daughter of Rich and Heidi Stoltzfus of Shipshewana, was declared champion. Lindsay is a fifth grader in Mrs. Suzie Sheets’s classroom. Lindsay’s winning words were “consistency” and “efficient.” Lindsay will advance to the LaGrange County Spelling Bee to be held Wednesday, January 30 at 4:15 pm in the Westview Jr. Sr High School Auditorium. Kendra Hochstetler, daughter of Myron and Tressie Hochstetler of Shipshewana, was the spelling bee runner-up. Kendra is a sixth grader in Mr. Travis Davis’s classroom. Kendra bowed out of competition on the word “deodorant.” Kendra Hochstetler (left) with Lindsay Stoltzfus. Photo Submitted Specializing in Dovetail Drawer Boxes Strong Drawers with Tight Joints & an Inset Bottom! • Custom Sizes Available • Roll Out Trays • Wastebasket Drawers • Inset Bottom • Ready to Finish • Glued Joints Popular Choices in ½" or 5/8" • Oaks • Cherry • Soft Brown Maple • Soft White Maple • Poplar 5545 S 1125 W Millersburg, IN 46543 • Phone 574-642-4555 • Fax 574-642-4554 The Hometown Treasure · February ‘13 · pg 5