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United Way cooks burgers United Way of Noble County volunteer Chad Arnold and United Way of Noble County campaign chairman Seth Tipton grill free hamburgers for the public on Kendallville’s Main Street Thursday. They gave away 300 hamburgers. The food was donated. United Way volunteers will be grilling free hamburgers in Ligonier in front of the police station on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Police Blotter • Man uninjured in rollover KENDALLVILLE — A Churubusco man was unhurt when his sport-utility vehicle rolled over Monday, the Noble County Sheriff’s Department said. Larry Hall, 26, was northbound on Angling Road north of C.R. 800N at about 11:20 p.m. when his 1995 Chevy Blazer went left of center and off the road. He overcorrected and the vehicle rolled onto its top. Damage was estimated at $5,001-$10,000.
Wawaka man arrested by police LIGONIER — A Wawaka man was arrested Wednesday after an alteraction at a Ligonier residence. According to the Ligonier Police Department, officers were called to the 400 block of Cadillac Street at about 5:40 p.m. First reports were that someone had been stabbed, but police said that was incorrect. Police were told that a fight occured and that one of the men involved had left the scene, riding a bicycle. They located the man and took him into custody. Billy Joe Moore Sr., 51, of Wawaka was charged with domestic battery and public intoxication. He was apprehended a few blocks from the Cadillac address. Moore allegedly had a blood-alcohol level of .24, which is three times the legal limit to be considered intoxicated. Moore was taken to the Noble County Jail.
ENHS student allegedly involved in dealing pot KENDALLVILLE — A 15-year-old East Noble High School student was allegedly involved in dealing and delivery of marijuana on school property. At about 9 a.m. Wednesday school officials and resource officer Sgt. John Dixon of the Kendallville Police Department investigated a report of a student possibly involved in illegal activities at the high school, according to police department news release. As a result of the investigation, the female juvenile from Kendallville was found in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Further investigation determined the student was involved with dealing and delivery of marijuana. The student was removed from school, taken to the police department and later released to a parent. Her case was forwarded to the Noble County prosecutor. The student faces disciplinary action by the school district.
EN student cited for tobacco possession KENDALLVILLE — A 15-year-old East Noble Alternative Learning Center student was charged with possession of tobacco on school property. At about 10 a.m. Wednesday school officials and resource officer Sgt.
John Dixon investigated a report of a student having tobacco at the learning center at the corner of Park Avenue and Dowling Street. The male juvenile was charged and cited into Noble County Superior Court 2. He faces disciplinary action by the school district.
EGE — The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ege is hosting its annual chicken and ham dinner Sept. 8. Dinner is served from noon to 5 p.m. The menu includes fried chicken, homemade noodles, mashed potatoes and gravy, salads, cole slaw and homemade pie. The event also will feature bingo, a country store, games and dunk tank. Drawings for a raffle and quilt will take place at 5 p.m. The church is on C.R. 400S, four miles west of LaOtto.
Corunna church hosting revival CORUNNA — The First Freedom Baptist Church, 3263 S.R. 327, will host a revival tonight and Saturday. The Rev. Paul Tyree of Green Spring, Ohio, will be preaching at 6 p.m. both nights. Pastor Ron Bell invites everyone to the church. A dinner will follow Saturday’s service. For more information, call 318-1591.
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New benches Three benches and bicycle racks made by Kammerer Inc. were installed along the East Dowling Street pathway in Kendallville thanks to the support from Activate Noble County, the city of Kendallville and the Redevelopment Commission. Activate Noble County donated the benches and bike racks. The RDC paid for cement bases, and city workers did the installation. Shown from left, front row: Casey Weimer, Cole Center Family
YMCA executive director and and Activate Noble County internal coach; Cathy Byrd, Parkview Noble Hospital and Activate Noble County external coach; back row, Jim Pankop, Kendallville Park and Recreation Department director; Mayor Suzanne Handshoe; Ray Scott, RDC chairman; and Steve Donovan, Kendallville Park and Recreation Department maintenance. The group encourages the public to walk and ride bikes along the pathway.
Two vehicle break-ins reported
East Noble board fills school district vacancies
LIGONIER — Two reports of vehicle break-ins and related thefts were made to the Noble County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday. • Someone broke out the window of a vehicle in the 3000 block of North C.R. 500W and stole a wallet, credit cards, checkbook and $2,000 cash. This theft was reported at 11:24 a.m. • Someone broke out the window of a vehicle in the 8000 block of North C.R. 450W and stole a purse containing checks, credit cards, a Social Security card and a birth certificate. This theft was reported at 11:33 a.m.
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Four booked into Noble County Jail ALBION — Four people were booked into the Noble County Jail Tuesday and Wednesday, the county sheriff’s department said. • Angela Darlene Brickey, 23, of Fort Wayne was charged with misdemeanor driving while suspended. • Adam K. Zeltner, 27, of Fort Wayne was charged with misdemeanor driving while suspended. • Adam Jacob Hart, 33, of Kendallville was booked on a warrant for a probation violation on an original charge of theft of auto and/ or auto parts. • Jonathan Lynn Kelley, 34, of Kendallville was booked on a warrant for failure to perform the duties of a driver colliding with an unattended vehicle.
Juvenile cited for theft of jewelry WAWAKA — A juvenile was cited for allegedly stealing a wedding ring and diamond pendant from a residence in the 9500 block of North Steinbarger Lake Drive, Wawaka, the Noble County Sheriff’s Department said. The case was forwarded to juvenile probation. The theft was reported Wednesday at 7:40 p.m.
Torch, tanks taken from truck WOLF LAKE — Someone stole a welding torch and tanks from a truck in the 3000 block of West Wolf Lake Road, the Noble County Sheriff’s Department said. The theft was reported Tuesday at 12:23 p.m.
KENDALLVILLE — The East Noble school board Wednesday night approved several contracts for new staff filling vacant positions. These new hires were approved pending completion of the required expanded criminal background check: Kelly Ignasiak, high school Spanish; Arthur Kline, high school science, one-year temporary; Allison Joy, seventh-grade Social Studies; Caroline Garner, fourth grade at North Side Elementary; Carrie Demske, mild disabilities teacher at North Side Elementary; Lorren Bordine, fourth/ fifth grade at North Side Elementary; Amanda Juillerat, sixth grade at South Side Elementary; Kristina DeLong, school corporation social worker; Christina Woodward, part-time dishwasher at South Side Elementary; Katy O’Neil, reading intervention instructional assistant at Wayne Center Elementary; Elaine Taulbee, instructional assistant at East Noble High School; Stacey Poage and Rhonda Schermerhorn, instructional assistants at Wayne Center Elementary; Nancy Bruce, instructional assistant at Avilla
Elementary; and Jennifer Pulver, instructional assistant at South Side Elementary. Appointments approved for vacant extracurricular activities positions were: Belinda Justice, assistant high school boys’ tennis coach; Trey Forbes and Spencer Manger, assistant middle school football coaches; Allison Joy, Cassie Stine and Abby Schmiesing, middle school volleyball coaches; Ryan Ferguson, middle school cross country coach; Nancy Bodeker, Sarah Ackerman, Cliff Hannon, Angela Ratliff, Tony Blomeke and Nate Toles as middle school department head teachers; Kari Ruse as Rome City Elementary primary grade department head; Caroline Garner and Megan Opliger, North Side Elementary student council co-advisors; Trina Leffers, yearbook sponsor; Jonatha Smith, part-time technology site coordinator at Avilla Elementary; Beth Kerr, science fair coordinator; Shari Leffel, Avilla Elementary lead teacher; Colby Rigelman and Caitlin Hull, Wayne Center Elementary student council co-advisors; and Janelle Foster, Wayne Center Elmentary intermediate lead teacher.
State transitions away from GED program BY MIKE MARTURELLO mikem@kpcnews.net
ANGOLA — Adult education officials from across northeast Indiana are supposed to learn details of a new general education development test protocol for Indiana today after the new provider of testing services was announced Wednesday. So far, the reviews are positive because the new testing system will cost about what is being charged now, in the $50 range. Also, paper tests will still be available. Adult education providers in Indiana had been told that the price of the test was going to rise to about $120 next year. Also, testing would have been online only. Paper testing will continue to allow testing programs to be offered in jails, where online access is not necessarily available to detainees. “I’m happy that there’s going to be a paper version because we’ve had such success at the (Steuben County) jail,” said Breann Fink, executive director of the Steuben County Literacy Coalition. The jail program so far has a 100 percent success rate, 10 for 10 this year. Nine people received their GEDs in jail and the 10th
who received training in jail passed the test after leaving incarceration. On Wednesday Indiana Department of Workforce Development Commissioner Scott B. Sanders announced the state next year will begin using an exam called the Test Assessing Secondary Completion from CTB/McGraw-Hill, the same company that administers ISTEP testing to school children in Indiana. “Our instructors at IMPACT Institute have been anticipating the changes for quite some time,” said Stephanie Ross, adult education coordinator for IMPACT, a vocational cooperative based in Kendallville that serves northeast Indiana. “We’ve already been looking at strategies to make sure everything’s in place so we have positive outcomes.” In its announcement, DWD said the new assessment will ensure Indiana offers a high school equivalency test that matches employer demand and is both affordable and accessible. It had been anticipated for months that the cost of the GED test was going to increase to about $120 and would only be offered online. “The TASC test will be around $55 for the exam and
will retain the paper-based option so all our providers can still proctor, including correctional facilities,” said Joseph Frank, DWD communications director. Details about TASC will be laid out in a webinar being provided to agencies across the state. Ross said people who will be approved to administer TASC in northeast Indiana will be trained by an IMPACT instructor. TASC will be aligned to the College and Career Readiness Standards over the next few years and will gradually increase in rigor to better meet industry demand. Hoosier test takers will also pay considerably less for the TASC than the GED exam, which is scheduled to double in price beginning in January. “A quality workforce is essential to economic growth. It was crucial to select an exam that is on par with Indiana’s College and Career Readiness Standards while ensuring it is accessible to any Hoosier,” Sanders said. The new exam will continue to be offered in both paper and computer-based formats. It will also be available in English and Spanish, Braille, and audio versions for the visually impaired. As the state transitions
Items stolen KIMMELL — Two Stihl chainsaws and some sunglasses were stolen from a locked truck in the 4000 block of West C.R. 200N, Kimmell. The theft was reported at 1:37 p.m.
Trustees accepted these resignations: Doreene Biggins, sixth-grade teacher at South Side Elementary; Peg Sanders, Avilla Elementary instructional assistant; Rebecca Moore, North Side Elementary student council advisor; and Kevin Haydl, middle school assistant band director. The reassignment of Michael Campbell from instructional assistant to special education teacher at East Noble High School on a one-year temporary contract was approved. In other business, trustees: • heard a report from East Noble High School Principal Steve Peterson and senior Kyle Cooper on the Group Dekko Explore Summer Program, an eight-week internship for seven high school students. Cooper, a participant, explained the program allowed students to experience various aspects of manufacturing. Students designed, manufactured and sold a product called an E-Stand for computer tablets. East Noble Superintendent Ann Linson said Group Dekko is interested in continuing the partnership, and she welcomes other local industries into the partnership. • approved a list of field trips for the 2013-2014 school year.
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toward TASC, Ross said it would be wise for people currently training in the GED system to complete it if possible by December, when its use will end.
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Email your legal! legals @ kpcmedia.com Call Kelly at 877-791-7877x182 for details NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE NOBLE CIRCUIT COURT PROBATE DIVISION CAUSE NO. 57C01-1308-EU-45 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF ALLEN, SS: IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LUCILLE J. HOLSINGER, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that Donald A. Holsinger and Karen Sue Richmond, were on the 20th day of August, 2012, appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the estate of Lucille J. Holsinger, deceased, who died on the 24th day of July, 2013. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Albion, Indiana, this 20th day of August, 2013. Michelle Mawhorter Clerk, Noble Circuit Court Attorney for the Estate: Thomas M. Fink, Barrett & McNagny 215 East Berry Street, P.O. Box 2263 Fort Wayne, Indiana 46801 Supreme Court ID: 6833-02 NS,00351663,8/30,9/6,hspaxlp